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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1945
Page
20
Amid rain and safety worries Troy observed a restrained V E Day, with church bells ringing and prayers in churches across the city. Lights returned in the Dusiees district as stores, theaters, and hotels glowed while crowds gathered and parades formed before the weather dampened enthusiasm.
The community marked V E Day with prayers and assemblies at Troy schools and church services across the area. Memorial services honored fallen Marines from Iwo Jima and students joined in patriotic observances led by church and school leaders. Volunteers from Red Cross addressed the crowd as officials urged continued support until Japan’s defeat.
The Troy Times notes Fresh Air Fund support with gratitude for a contribution from Miss Florence Aszerol. The brief item recognizes community involvement and philanthropic effort in aiding the program.
Unanimously adopted by The Union National Bank of Troy Board of Directors on May 1645 in sorrow for Herbert M. Dibert who died April 7 1906 after nineteen years of service. Dibert, a native of Pennsylvania, educated at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Union College, led sales at a German firm and traveled widely. He contributed to city social and philanthropic causes, was respected and loved by many, and served on the bank board with a conservative, prudent approach. The directors express sincere sympathy to his family and publish the resolution in The Record Newspapers.
Obituaries and memorials listing deaths from May 1884 to May 1955 and family remembrances. Women and men named Bor, Spain, Weaver, Basle, May, Symanski, and Gifford Samuels appear with dates and survivors in short tributes.
Multiple May 6 death notices dated in the city list names like Joseph Bourchey and Anna White, with survivors and funeral details. Services mention St Meares Church, St Jean's Cemetery, and local funeral homes with times and dates.
Milea A McGrane Jr. of Troy will speak to members of the Fetal Credit Association at the Troy Club for the monthly dinner at 6 30 p m. The discussion will cover judgments and garnishments with a follow up question period.
In a Workmen's Compensation Court session Referee Lyman A. Isburn ordered multiple awards for injuries sustained on the job. Recipients included General Electric Co. and American Locomotive Co. workers with losses ranging from 10 to 60 percent use of digits and facial disfigurement. Authorizations totaled hundreds of dollars per case.
Dozen new members to be initiated at the May 21 meeting for the English Auxiliary and the Lt. Joseph P. English Garrison Army and Navy Union. Mrs Anna Dundeen presided as plans covered a dinner and reception for March 29 to honor past presidents and post commanders. Mrs Anna Lebentritt named chairman for the Flag Day observance. Lebentritt presented a gift to School 15 in the auxiliary’s name, and an invitation to a dinner and reception was received from the garrison. Sylvester A Hurley will attend as guest of honor Tuesday evening.
Firemen freed a dog wedged between two buildings on Ferry Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. Chief Carl A. Sputh directed crews who used a rope and plank to pull the dog to safety at 4 15 P M. The dog escaped unharmed while an unidentified eight year old boy urged workers to help.
Arthur H. Crowl special agent in charge of the FBI at Albany spoke at the Trojan Post V F W forum at Glen Avenue rooms. He reviewed wartime FBI activities and German espionage attempts and thanked veterans for aiding the FBI. About 100 people attended including post members and guests. four new members were approved at a business meeting led by Thomas L. McGovern.
Maj John Z Curtis of Lowell General Hospital Fort Devers Mass spoke at the Rensselaer County Medical Society dinner at the Troy Club remarks on multibolar fractures and oral surgery. The group approved a resolution adopting the Blue Point medical insurance plan for its organization.
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About one hundred members and friends of the Troy YWCA attended the Spring membership dinner. Miss Geneva Sayre chaired the arrangements with Mrs. Dorothy Clarke outlining the little conferences series tied to the national convention and war era activities including USO work and postwar goals such as UN peace, employment, child protection, education, and minority integration.
The enlarged Price Panel of the Ration Board, reorganized a month ago, will hold its first general meeting yesterday with Charles C. Freihofer presiding. Meetings are set for 8 pm every Tuesday as the panel discusses activities and problems. The group seeks volunteers to provide at least a half day weekly and asks interested persons to contact any price division member.
The state reported 4 953 stock corporations formed in the first four months, up from 3 362 a year earlier, with Washington County leading capitalization at 3356 000. April saw 3 037 new charters, 371 of which had par value, totaling 10 935 200, up 920 300 from April 1944.
WMC chief says wartime production and manpower remain steady after V E Day. He notes Pacific theater shifts and continued need for textiles and munitions in Troy area. Textile plants move from civilian to war work and discharged veterans may aid manpower once reentry plans unfold.
Fire State Conservation Department offers 447 pheasant eggs to Rensselaer County 4H clubs for May 15 to June 20 distribution. Each member may request eggs for up to two settings and will earn one dollar for each five week old pheasant released.
Final decree of judicial settlement filed in Surrogate's Court by Mary Fane and Harry F Whiten executors of Anna E Leonard late of Brunswick Town. Total receipts listed as 703268002 with expenses and specific legacies amounting to 53753, leaving 1615.37 to be distributed among five heirs. Della Fisher Effa Laing Esther Webster Miriam Corting and Dorothy Hiller receive specific sums. Harry F Whiten acts as attorney for the estate.
Representatives from Troy Cohoes Watervliet and Albany meet in Troy to discuss increasing public participation in social welfare programs. Sponsored by the National CIO War Relief Committee, Klein of the national staff will be principal speaker at the meeting at the Troy MOC. The Moor Will center hosts the session on CIO community chest campaigns. Also noted is a rubbish fire on Sixteenth Street reported at 9:45 p.m. last night.
Mrs Bernard G Smids was elected president of the School 14 Parent-Teacher Association yesterday afternoon. Officers include George J Bohrer vice president Miss Anna Nugent second vice president Mrs Theresa Iré fourth vice president Mrs Joseph Chastoers secretary and Nicholas Zaccaro treasurer with several others named. The group planned the Adirondack Distance Spring Conference for May 22 and sent delegates including Mrs S Hobart Nason. Twelve representatives were rehosen to attend the Troy Council meeting on May 8. The meeting featured a V E Day prayer and a student musical program. a $25 donation to the Stace Stuenr Loan Fund was approved. Three interested members will meet May 28 at 2 pm.
Members of the Francis A Kel sey Auxiliary DAW nominated delegates and alternates to the state convention to be held in June. Meeting at Hermosy Hall Mrs Ada Burkhardt presided with hostesses Mrs Eben Haskins and Mrs Patricia Morris. Delegates named include Mrs Thelma Waren Mrs Harriet Daly and Mrs Dien Haskins with alternates Mrs Angusta Graftdan Mrs Helen Bateman and abs Catherine Quinan. Commander Burkhardt and department commander Bits Alice Peterson will accompany the delegates. The chapter endorsed Commander Burkhardt for state junior vice chairman and Mrs Harriet Daly for state chaplain.
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