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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1945
Page
17
A weather note from Troy area records shows unusually high temperatures for the period. Local observers report heat extending through the late spring, with forecasts calling for continued warm conditions across the region.
More than fifty gardens have been assigned in the Ward Street Hinickerbacker Victory Gardens Project with space still available. Ground will be plowed when dry enough and interested persons may contact the project committee. Cartes Whitney chairs the project with George Le Voie as co chair. committee members include Mrs. Paul E Weeckmutler Mrs. Daniel Cea way and Miss Mabel Alishan.
Frank Ames, commissioner of public safety, was seriously injured but reported much improved last night following treatment at Troy Hospital. The notice notes temporary ambulatory mass times for Saint Anthony's Church on Ascension Thursday and includes various obituaries and birth announcements from local families.
A compilation of funeral announcements and military deaths. Entries include Avakian, Bouchey, Carrol, Charette, Delamater, Dellio, and more, with service details, masses, and interment plans. Names span Army Navy Air Force and locations such as St. Marks, St. Josephs, St. Johns, and St. Augustines in local regions.
Sergeant Frank J. Taddeo of Troy was cited February 8 1945 for gallantry in action with a Field Artillery battalion in Luxembourg France. He protected his artillery piece during shelling by extinguishing a blaze near a powder pit and moved powder to prevent destruction and injury to his crew. His devotion to duty saved lives and hardware.
The Workmen's Compensation Court awarded John Spain 3792 for 30 percent loss of use of his right arm while employed by Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp. Others received sums for injuries including left leg loss, facial disfigurement, and loss of use of limbs at firms such as St Joseph's Infant Home, Ludlow Valve Mfg Co, Adirondack Foundries, Behr Manning Corp, and Ram sey Chain Co Inc.
Clinton EL Rose, Scout executive, spoke to the Lions in Hendrick Hudson about local Boy Scout activities and summer programs, showing pictures of Camp Rotary. Dr. Walter McKenner, Lions founder, was recalled to membership after a four year absence. Harold Stickle and Howard Branagan were guests.
Miss Virginia Bartrand senior regent calls a special meeting of Women of the Moose for tomorrow evening at 2121 Seventh Avenue. Members will ballot on fibre candidates for membership.
Berlin school board member and president Gutermuth resigns amid protest over a surprise Petersburg representation challenge at the annual meeting. Lawrence Bentley named president to fill the vacancy, Earl Wilcox added as board member, with Petersburg retaining a seat.
Patrick J. Firesimmons a 78 year old engineer at Central Fire Station sustained a fracture of the left forearm and possible left shoulder fracture after falling from an open doorway on the second floor of a garage behind his home at 8 Ida Street Fitzsimmons was placed in Troy Hospital by radio patrol officers Driver Frank J. Hatin Sgt Coleman J Lyons and Patrolman William J Ryan and attended by Dr P Lasko with hospital attendants listing his condition as fairly good today.
Hadassah Tro y Senior Chapter held a meeting at the Jewish Community Center where winners of the essay contest What Balestine Means to Me were announced. Devorah Boxer Charles Weisberg Sheldes Seniffman and Baruch Boxer received prizes presented by Rabbi Ira Sud of Albany with guest Rabbi Reuben Stonim. Officers and directors were named with Mrs Etkin S Dorn as president and Mrs Jules Buchman retiring president in charge of the meeting. A doughnut dinner is set for May 24 at The Hendrick Hudson with reservations to close this week. Nir Il dred Epstein of New York will speak as national president of the Senior Hadassah.
Rensselaer County tax returns show 95 percent of the levy collected with only 9.5 percent unpaid across 12 towns and the City of Rensselaer. City of Rensselaer records the lowest collection with 3.75 percent unpaid from a 3,193,810.49 levy. Taxpayers in Berlin, Brunswick, East Greenbush, and other towns report varying unpaid amounts, highlighting overall strong collection and efforts to recover delinquent parcels.
Camp Fire Girls of Troy prepare a program at the Troy Theater with about sixty members singing the National Anthem God Bless America and the Walking Song in observance of Music Appreciation Week. First aid class led by Mrs Hansen’s group moved to May 29 and June 5.
The OPA issues a dedicated chart listing ceiling prices for eggs from 42 to 51 cents by size medium large and extra large and effective April 19 through June 13. Sellers must display the chart prominently and those without it should apply for the chart.
New price charts effective immediately cap dressed broilers and fryers at 43 cents per pound. Drawn broilers and fryers priced 2.61? per pound, drawn roasters at 59 cents for Groups 1 and 2 and 33 cents for Groups 3a d stores.
Mrs Leora Hills Mrs Hazel Rid lon and Mrs Fairbanks led local groups in a Forget-Me-Not drive held last week. The war effort continues with paper and fats collection while the Wahanka Group led by Mrs Mildred Fish works on Red Cross Christmas project receiving one hundred trees ornaments and fifty cards and envelopes this week.
The church reports a 420 percent attendance rise in Sunday worship. Aldrich, W. F. Haase, and Miss W. Smyth elected center Trustees. W. J. Fiske, W. N. Bates, Howard RU, RC. SE BRLON, and Harry Larkin named to the Board of Reasons. Mrs. H. M. Bennett, Mrs. J. J. Halisted, Mrs. W. F. Haase, Mrs. Edward P. Ryan, and Mrs. Robert Turner chosen for the Board of Deaconesses. Edward Pyon named church clerk. Mrs. J. H. Brewster chair of church home board. Edward Court chairman of ushers. Board of Education includes Rev. Richart Cummings and Mrs. R. J. Hannon. Seven new groups formed in the year and a balanced treasury after expenses and retirements. A parsonage purchased at 40 Pinewoods Avenue. Benevolence budget exceeds figure with special items for Emergency World Relief Projects. Membership from 275 families, 191 in Sunday school. nineteen new members, 35 lost. Mailing list serves 52 names and one parishioner died in World War II. service men received 45 packages, fifty Christmas packages and more noted in parish records. The Young People’s Christian Union enrolled 273 work service members.
Commander Bratman of Rev. Soancs 2 Kelley Chapter appointed delegates and alternates to attend the national D A V convention in Elmira June 3 and 9 subject to Office of Defense Transportation approval. Delegates include William Long Peter Murphy Anthony Retano Thomas Mulcahy Charles Burknardt Timothy Collins Joseph Dever. alternates Raymond Warren Michael McDonough William Langsex Franciel Christopher James Cashell Jesse Haskins. The group promotes a simplified veterans law to aid claims and avoid misinterpretation benefiting all veterans.
A public meeting in Troy organized by National U.S. War Relief Committee and the Troy Council of Social Agencies discussed establishing a central planning group to map welfare facilities. Plans include tours for unions, counseling services, and broader education to boost support for welfare agencies.
Westminster Church auxiliary prepares a rummage sale this afternoon and Friday and Saturday at the Ola Coons Wire Store on River Street. The event follows a recent auxiliary meeting with Mrs Raymond Sherman in charge of arrangements and supper. Guest speaker Mrs Charles Messitzer, a Russian countess and Schenectady resident, sang several solos.
Five items including a dresser and clothing burned in a bedroom at 139 Hil Street in the Territory Trick Building. Nicholas Mele, who lives there, fought the flames. Battalion Chief Michael J. McEdligott arrived to assist, and investigators noted the loss was insured.
After curfew emerged, Troy bars grills and night spots east of the river kept late hours Tuesday night with strong crowds. Owners cited the wartime curfew easing and a belated V E Day mood as reasons for extended hours, while bowling alleys and production centers observed reduced activity. Some venues planned to close earlier if attendance dropped further, with operators noting curfew impact on closing times.
Greenwich and Argyle residents named for preinduction examinations and six men selected as draftees report today for induction. Listed are the Greenwich men Laurence Lefavour Lattgery Chase Burch and Wren plus others from Cambrige Salem Argyle and nearby towns with numerous spellings and initials in the record.
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