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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1945
Page
24
The Troy Junior Red Cross at Troy High School directed by Miss Afelita B Hills aided the war effort through school activities. Members organized hospital supplies, canteen items, clothing, games, and comfort items for veterans and hospitals while supporting war drives and community service. Letters from across the world praised the chapter’s efforts.
Signora Rachela Mussolini widow of the Duce and two of his children were taken into Allied custody in northern Italy. They were moved to Monte Catini near Florence. An unconfirmed report said Vittorio Mussolini, a son, was seized near the Swiss border. no confirmation yet from Army or partisan sources. Benito Mussolini had recently tried to enter Switzerland with a younger son.
Helen MacDowell 23 seeks her first husband Harold W. Goad, once reported dead after a 1943 bomber loss over Burma. Goad survived captivity and was liberated. MacDowell married Ensign MacDowell last December. She says she would have waited if she’d known he was alive. Also noted, Lo Duke Kiefer named track coach at University of Detroit.
Past presidents of Co. C t. Mac Arthur Circle and Ladies of the GAR were honored guests at a Clermont Restaurant dinner marking the anniversary. About thirty attended with Mrs Pride Cheney and Miss Loretta Mahoney among those recognized. A business meeting followed at Spanish War Hall, then dancing with Sam Afebexmatl providing music.
Troy Council Knights of Columbus names regular nominating committee led by Grand Knight James Daley with past grand knights John Bond George Cundiff Bertram Kav anagh Charles Mertram and Charles Cassidy. An opposition committee from the floor includes Leo Boland David Cushing Charlie Walsh Thomas Dougherty and Edward Farrett. Committees report May 22 and election set for June 5.
The Women's Bowling League of the Marvin Neitzel Corp. held an annual banquet in Troy to honor two birthdays and the firm’s 100th year in business. Cinb R P Weitdel accepted the cake on behalf of the company, league president Eunice Van Patten received roses and a cake for her birthday, and master of ceremonies J Wesley Wood led a gathering of league members and guests including the Neitzels and several family members.
A parish social at St Anthony's Church honored Anthony Wisk son of Mr and Mrs James Vis of 12 Diberty Street as he leaves for the armed services. About fifty parishioners attended with refreshments, dancing and music. Rev Anselm Sandiola OFM Rev Sylvester DiNunzio OFM and Rev Rosario Pelican OFM spoke. Alfred Metala Jr served as toastmaster.
British towns near coast will host victory furloughs for all U S troops in the United Kingdom during May and April officers said. Furlough length not specified. accommodations already secured in several seaside resort areas. Also notes Bethlehem Star Chapter meeting with Triangle Girls Club at Troy Masonc Temple, 8 pm.
A disjointed account notes that German soldiers supplied Allied forces with information via careless talk. It mentions Field Marshal von Rundstedt and other officers sharing details, which American commanders judged potentially dangerous if repeated, even as operations had largely concluded.
Officers of the Philatheas and Bereea classes were installed during a joint banquet at Grace Methodist Church. New Philathea officers include Jessie Pender president and Horace Shoemaker vice president. Bereea officers list Frank Snyder president and Kenneth Miller treasurer. Phoebe Sturges presided as installing officer for Philathea. Rev. Wilford P. Fowler sang a solo.
Troy Hospital Alumnae held a dinner at the Troy Club to appoint committees for the annual rummage sale and War Bond sales. Ann Murphy and Eleanor Guiltinan were named co chairmen of the War Bond group, with full rummage sale committees announced and Florence Fields speaking on Charm.
The War Production Board authorized the aviation industry to resume making transport planes for commercial airlines. Civilian production may proceed only if it does not interfere with military schedules, meaning firms that can meet military commitments and also produce transport planes may proceed.
Leo HL Blame Post members accepted three new members, including Chester Ciak who joined VFW abroad, Ernest J. Gethin a Pacific veteran, and Wa Vigo Mylington a World War I veteran. Wiam Houser announced poppy day sale date after meeting with Mayor Jona J. Ahern. Adelbert Kendrick spoke on V E Day sobering joy and led prayers for Pacific and European soldiers.
Mrs. M F Brown heads the slate of officers nominated by the Executive Board of the Haskell School at the meeting this week. Officers named include Mrs Raeburn Myers 1st vice president Mrs John Ocker 2nd vice president Mrs James B Lloyd 3rd vice president Mrs Thomas Fitg...
Government spending in World War II exceeded 275 billion dollars, with the Treasury noting difficulty in separating costs between European, Pacific, and overall war efforts. The prewar federal outlay through 1940 stood at about 174.6 billion dollars.
Washington reports eased censorship as the war in Europe ends. Basic military information remains controlled by authorities. Censorship chief Byres Price announces that the voluntary code governing publication is modified to allow greater freedom with safeguards.
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