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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1943

Page

11

Har vard graduate Francis Murray joins Bridgeport aircraft business

Francis E B Murray son of Mrs Dorothy Murray and the late Edward J Murray of 56 Ninth Street has completed studies at Harvard University. He graduated from Colgate with high honors and after a vacation will enter the aircraft business at Bridgeport Connecticut. The May 12 1943 Troy Record notes his transition from academia to industry amid wartime mobility and career shift for a young engineer.

Harvard Francis EB. Murray Dorothy Murray Edward J. Murray Ninth Street Harvard University Colgate Bridgeport. Conn

Albany Man Sentenced for Fight at Work

Ezethel Bowens a 24 year old Albany resident pleaded guilty to third degree assault and received a six month suspended jail term before Justice N J Shambrook. The incident at the Allegheny Ludlum Steel plant in Colonie involved foreman Theodore Engwer who was struck with a crowbar. Engwer suffered a shoulder bruise while Bowens had a minor head cut and received plant first aid. State Police and troopers investigated and Bowens was taken into custody by a Newtonville post trooper A J Peineau. Sergt John J McNemee of the B C I also investigated.

Ezethel Bowens North Swan Street Albany Justice of the Peace N. J. Shambrook Colonie Bowens Allegheny-Ludilum Steel Company Theodore Engwer Wynantskill Engwer A. J. Peineau Newtonville John J. McNemee Engner

School 14 P T A Installs Nason as president

Mrs Nason was seated as president of the School 14 Parent Teachers Association at ceremonies yesterday afternoon. Officers installed include Mrs Nicholas Zaccaro first vice president Mrs Bertha Bahme second vice president Mrs George Bohrer third vice president Miss Helen Stockham fourth vice president Miss Catherine Cummings secretary and Mrs Michael Faziola treasurer. Gustave Helmbold Troy Council P T A president gave greetings and presented a corsage of sweet peas to Mrs Nason.

Hobart Nason Parent- Teachers Association of School 14 Nicholas Zaccaro Bertha Bahme George Bohrer Helen Stockham Catherine Cummings Michael Faziola Gustave Helmbold Troy Council Parent- Teachers Organization Nason Muriel Holden Warren Gibson Elwood McCabe Troy Schenectady

Anna Winston Dies at Home in South End

Anna M. Winston of 605 Fourth Street died last night at her residence. Born in Ireland as Anna M. McGrath, she came to the United States as a young girl and lived in this city. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and active in its ladies societies. Survived by two sons William H. Winston and Maria F. Winston, a daughter Margaret M. Winston, and grandchildren Theresa M. Winston and Pvt Joseph E. Winston of Fort Jackson. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

HKMZ Johanna Lang Kunz Henry G. Kimmerie Dean Street Schenectady NW OY Lester B. Johnson Salt Lake City Utah Kavlin and Campbell Funeral Home Union Street Lafleur Willham Albany Clifford Guile Thomas O'Donnell Sagle Bridge Quandt Funeral Broad St Waterford Beclock St. Augustine's Church Pavulak Glock’s Feneral Chapel Jay Street Troy Saxex Hoags Corners Joan Marie Saxby Harry Saxby Ter Grare James Thomas Saxby Willis Larkin Averill Park Asmith Samaritan Hospital Albert E. Smith Elizabeth Siver Albert Thelma Smith William T. Smith Fort Ferry Road Colonie Swan Sheldon C Swan Amelia Raymer Lawrence Lant Bessie Bragg Jacob Street New Mount Ida Swartout Lester Swartout Joseph George Swartout William H. O'Brien Mechanicville Raymond Trembley Schen Ninth Avenue Winston Fourth Street Anna M. McGrath Patrick J. Winston William H. Martin F Margaret M. Winston Anthony Waitekue Theresa M. Winston Pvt Fort Jackson Pence Anna M. Winston South End Mrs. Winston Ireland St. Joseph's Church William H Maria F. Winston Anthony Waitekus Joseph E. Winston

Doherty Family Hears Brother Is Safe In German POW Camp

Bernard Doherty, missing in action in North Africa, is reported safe and receiving Red Cross help in a Bavarian prison camp. His family in Waterford, including brothers in service, receives glad calls after a shortwave broadcast listing prisoners. The War Department had earlier reported him as a POW of Italy, with confirmation sought from the International Red Cross.

Esther M. Doherty Second Avenue Germany Pvt Bernard 3 Vatican City International Red Cross Mead Doherty Red Cross E.W.T Buffalo New York Hudson Frank William Doherty Fort Benning Thomas J Doherty Camp McCain, Miss Thomas E. Doherty Camp Wheeler Dohertya Martin A. Komertz Eighth Avenue Elizabeth Bernard Waterford America

Foremen at Arsenal Host Ladies Night in Watervliet

The Watervliet Arsenal Foremen's Association marked its first year with a brief meeting and Ladies' Night in the Broadway building assembly room. Raymond Mealey was elected president, with L A Macuila, Frederick Prins, Edward Webster, and Edward King filling other officers roles. Entertainment was led by James D. McNary as Brig. Gen. Gillespie spoke on employment and production.

Watervliet Arsenal Foremen’s Association Arsenal Broadway Raymond Mealey E. F. Young L. A. Macuila Frederick H. Prins Edward S. Webster Edward P. King James D. McNary Frank A. Mooney Alexander G. Gillespie Arsenal Mr. Young

Frank C. Walker Visits Saratoga

Postmaster and U S general Frank C. Walker vacations at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Springs with Martin Sweeney of New York City and Saratoga Springs. The two, close friends, came for the cure and a few days stay.

Frank C. Walker United States Gideon Putnam Saratoga Springs Martin Sweeney New York City

Progress in brain tumor surgery praised by Lahey surgeon

Dr. Gilbert H. Horrax of Lahey Clinic Boston told the Rensselaer County Medical Society in The Hendrick Hudson that electrosurgery and air injections have reduced brain tumor deaths to a minimum. He cited 224 cases with 187 living and 160 back to work, noting 71.4 percent returned to occupations. He listed four common tumors and described symptoms. Resolutions were adopted on deaths of three doctors. local physicians from surrounding counties attended.

Rensselaer County Medical Society Gilbert H. Horrax Lahey Clinic Boston John J. Rainey A. J. Hull Society Mass Hendrick , Hudson Horrax James H. Donnelly Raymond Godmans John J. Randall

Donald Dame Delights Civic Chorus in Watervliet Concert

The Watervliet Civic Chorus with guest artist Donald Dame thrilled 100 plus at St Patrick’s School auditorium. Dame opened with Handel’s Largo and sang Brahms and Puccini arias while seated with the chorus. The program included Romberg and Herbert pieces, Sylvia, and a new Star Spangled Banner arrangement.

Watervliet Donald Dame St. Patrick's School Victor Herbert Brahms Handel Dame Moore Mr. Dame Puccini Romberg Tin Oleg Spears Sylvia Jared S Horton Civic Chorus Dorothy Horton Vaenens Edward J. Smith Glenmont Merrill Co. Botinson Jared S Hatton Emile Catricula Watervliet High School

One Arrested In Raid on Crap Game

Sidney Smith, 56, living at 159 Ferry Street, was arrested on a common gambler charge after a raid on a crap game at 16 King Street led by County Detective Timothy L. Col ling and Deputy Sheriff Harold Harriman. The game had run for days per Dist. Atty. Earle J. Wiley. Smith posted $250 bail for Police Court. About 15 men were present. $4500 was on the table. Evidence included a crap table a croupier stick and five dice.

Sidney Smith Ferry Street Timothy L. Colling Harold Harriman King Street Dist Atty Earle J. Wiley Smith

Rensselaer Students Called for Army Duty This June

About 300 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute reservists will be called to active duty at the end of the current term in June. They will report to Army camps for three months of basic training before continuing studies at designated colleges for Army training, with some selected for specialist paths. The Navy reserve plan involves a two-semester school year and no initial three month camp.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Army Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute U. S. Army Reserve William ©. Hotchkiss Hotchkiss Navy College Navy Reserve Navy

Sixth Avenue Baptist Church Adopts 3600 Budget for Year

The Sixth Avenue Baptist Church approved a 3600 budget at the annual corporate meeting. Wilford P. Fowler served as moderator with Miss Phoebe Sturges as clerk. Trustees were reelected and new trustees named. Officers and committees were appointed including deacons and deaconesses. The church pledged 360 for missionary work and supported a Protestant chaplain project. A one month vacation for the pastor was approved.

Sixth Avenue Baptist Church Wilford P. Fowler Phoebe Sturges Edward L. Hamilton Horace Shoemaker Frank Kirby Willard Lawrence Thomas Nicholson Clarence Thompson Arthur Nitz Frank Snyder Lucia Jones E. J. Ponder Hollis W. Briggs Thomas Sturges Louella Harris Sturges Walter Snyder Walter Snyder. Miss Sturges Nicholson R. P

Recognition Quiz Troy’s All American Athlete Honored

A renowned Troy figure, named all time all American and later coaching at the oldest U S university, led civic drives with Kiwanis and Red Cross. He served as city assessor and Boys Club director, now pictured as Red Cross benefit chair at a horse show on Averil Pars Road in 1918.

Troy Path Kiwanis Troy Boys’ Club Council of Social Agencies Troy Area Council Boy Scouts of America Community Chest Red Cross

Plowing Delayed Farm Prospects Poorest In Years

Elton K. Hanks of the Rensselaer County Farm Bureau warns farming prospects are the poorest in years. Poor weather and labor shortages delay plowing and soil fitting by over two weeks, forcing farmers to plan larger plantings once conditions improve.

Hanks Rensselaer County Elton K. Hanks Farm Bureau

Potato Shortage Persists as New Stocks Reach Town

Troy faces a continuing potato shortage though fresh stock is arriving from the north and east. A shipment of 45,000 pounds arrived for Henry J. Powell and sold out in four hours. Some stores saw brief rushes as small displays emptied quickly.

Troy Henry J. Powell

Farming Outlook in Rensselaer County Amid Labor Shortage

The county faces a severe labor shortage hindering farm work with much of the land unused. Oats require early planting to avoid losses, potatoes and corn may still be planted, but the oat crop is at risk. Gasoline shortages loom but are not yet crippling. relief is expected when fair weather returns. Peaches are unlikely as buds fail in Rensselaer County.

Mr. Hanks Hanks Rensselaer County

Woman Dies In Doctor's Office Waiting Room

Mrs. Delphine Lemieux LaFleur, about 65, died in the chair of Dr. J. D. Carroll's office waiting room from a heart condition. Coroner said death followed examination by Dr. Leo Freydberg. Survivors include husband two daughters two sons and a sister. Funeral plans not complete.

John Henry LaFieur Third Street J. D. Carroll Thomas J. Duffy Leo D. Freydberg LaFleur Edward T. O'Malley St. Mary's Church Charles J. Cota Second Street Delphine Lemieux Frank McGuinness Jeanne Lemieux Leo Armand Lemieux Troy Virginie la Course Hardenville Mass

Winter Cold Affects Orchard Prospects and Strawberries

The season’s severe cold has winter killed some trees and reduced grape yields while apples and pears look fair. Late spring avoided late frost damage, boosting prospects. Strawberry beds are in good condition where protected, showing strong development. The wet spring may yield a strong hay crop and favorable overall conditions for starting a good harvest.

Hanks

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