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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1944
Page
1
William Watson, 42, arrested by Troy police on charges of burglary in a morning pursuit. He allegedly fled from a break‑in at a restaurant on Second Street and was later identified in the vicinity. Investigators continued processing the scene and reviewing evidence.
Police pursued Watson from Madison Street to Third Street and back to Madison and Second Streets where he was captured. The incident followed a house disturbance reported by the Mooney family. Watson faces charges in County Court and parole issues are noted in court records.
Three persons were injured when a sedan left a curve on a northbound road toward Arlington and struck two trees. The Jor dan couple of Bennington Vermont and William Parker of Bennington were taken to Putnam Memorial Hospital. Mrs Jordan suffered a compound fracture of the right leg and cuts. Mr Parker had a compound fracture of the right leg a possible right arm fracture and a deep forehead gash. Mr Jordan was treated and discharged.
The Van Schaick women golfers season began Saturday at Istana Country Club in Cohoes with a blind bogey tournament. Lorena Jaquote won first prize while Helen Grogs and Harriet Firestone tied for second and fourth. Helen McDonald and Gladys Altheim also participated. A luncheon preceded the event and honored guest Mrs. Lionel Belander, formerly a member and now living in Indiana.
The assessment roll will be open for inspection by taxpayers during a ten day period ending May 23 with May 22 and 23 set for city council reviews from 2 to 8 pm. Various community items include a St Paulis Troop baseball team led by captain Frank Rodda, a blaze extinguished on Pittsburg Avenue, honor roll dedication at Memorial Baptist Church on May 25, and a Masons degree event at Ottawa Lodge on May 93. Additional notes cover Salvation Army clothing drives, Victory Gardens around Mechanicville and public mission services at St Pauls Parish lasting two weeks with daily masses and Holy Hour. Personal notes mention Rev Freemont reception, and residents Lita Farrell Elizabeth Hack Vernon Woolsey Joan Ryan Con Green and others returning from visits.
East Side notices announce PT A installation today at 3 pm in schoolrooms with Frank W. Dunne as installing officer and refreshments by Mrs. Fred Scott. Also a junior play Elizabeth's Yours Man by the Senior Lutheran League next Monday at 5 15 pm in Third Presbyterian Church Hall sponsored by Community Couples. Choir rehearsals and church meetings listed through tomorrow with Rev. A H Landmesser inviting teachers and officers to attend.
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The Mothers Club of St Augustine's School will host a card party tomorrow evening at Bradler's. Refreshments will be served. Hostesses include Mrs Witham Romp and Mrs Joseph Rivage.
The New York Jewelers' Association held its annual convention in Schenectady with delegates noting jewelry sales now at a historic high. American National Retail Jewelers' Society president Charles J. Michaels of Hastford Conn. warned that tough years could return and outlined strategies from the 1888 prosperous era.
Samuel W. McCochrane, president of the Chamber of Commerce, told the Troy Advertising Club at the YMCA that civil pride and a strong city reputation sustain employers and happiness. He urged residents to value progress over nostalgic myths, noting Troy shifted from horseshoe and collar industries to gas stations, shirt making, and new needle operations.
Floyd Titt opening remarks frame the Chamber of Commerce stance as it lauds growing local industries including coke gas plants and abrasives facilities. He notes substantial regional investments and asks whether education and infrastructure receive due attention while urging broader support from business communities.
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