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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1944
Page
16
In loving memory of Hugs Lag who died May 23. Thoughts of him linger as dawns another year arrives. Wife and stepson speak of sorrow and memory. Also noted is David Fistner with May 20 3 0 and a family message from daughters and siblings.
A jumble of birth announcements lists infants born at Troy and Leonard/Samaritan hospitals in May and 1944. Names include Barrett, Deerfield, Nussbaum, Sorrel, Stackrow, and others, with mothers’ former names and parental details, though several details are garbled.
Multiple death notices list names such as Alexander Adams and Juleane M Cleary with addresses and death dates May 21 1944. Funeral arrangements include Baxter's Parlors 2 pm Wednesday and services at St Francis de Sales St Josephs Church St Agnes Cemetery with interment at local sites.
In Hudson Falls yesterday Justice John Alexander denied three habeas corpus petitions from inmates of Great Meadow Prison. Cai Rosario Viano claimed being labeled a second offender. Pasquale Varriale sought copies of extradition papers. George A. Greenwood faced parole violation charges. The state argued jurisdiction lies with federal channels, not state court. The court calendar showed 15 trials ready, 10 settled, 8 continued. 13 residents naturalized after examination by Examiner Contiguglia. The jury was excused until 5:30 a.m. tomorrow. Vernie Johnson of Whitehall stood trial for violation of conservation law and fish theft penalties.
A three year old child drank iodine from a bottle found on a dresser after climbing on a bed in the home at 283 Third Avenue. The grandfather gave an antidote and the child was taken to Leon Hospital in good condition by police in a Fourth Precinct patrol call.
The Sixth Ward roll will be updated for Memorial Day. D James A. Smith chair man of the Aoner roll committee urged families to submit names by Thursday. He thanked local storekeepers for collecting 33 names so far.
May 1964 in Cohoes shows Frances Zalucki wife of Anthony and mother of several relatives. Funeral service at 9 am from 62 Oak Street to Holy Trinity Church for a solemn high mass. Friends and members of the religious order are asked to attend.
East Side Victory gardeners report 19 plots at Vanderheyden Hall and backyard gardens across the area are being worked. Leader Muckla notes enthusiasm. Grimm highlights large community plots and well begun work.
The hearing on the financial affairs of Knowlsons Inc. was adjourned to June. Frank Barny, referee in bankruptcy, presided at 350 Broadway. John T. Kennedy, chosen by creditors, acts as trustee succeeding Ruth Goss Barmes, the receiver, in this city.
The Rensselaer County Red Cross Chapter held its annual meeting at Music Hall electing James C. Ryan to a second term as chapter board chairman. Officers and directors from multiple communities were named, with Miss Mary Milks Hatch recounting Libyan Desert Red Cross work and presenting service awards to volunteers and Gold Star Mothers.
The Troy Record invites residents of Troy Cohoes Watervliet Green Island and Waterford to enter the Victory Garden Contest. Gardens must be at least 300 square feet and prizes include War Bonds and War Stamps with a face value totaling 245.
Miss Eileen Coffey was elected president of the Sage College Alumnae Association at a meeting in the Alumnae House. Re-elected were Helen Welch, Ma. Fitzpatrick, Sanchen Liss, Carolyn Keller, and Walter German as recording secretary. Reports and plans for fund gifts, a fall card party, rummage sale, and a shower for Alumnae House were discussed.
Local War Price and Rationing Board requires proprietors of apparel alterations auto repair cleaning electrical appliance repairs farm equipment repairs laundry and shoe repairs and tailoring to keep one price list copy on file at the business and a second on premises for customers or inspectors. Those who have not received report blanks should apply immediately at the local board.
A nostalgic tour through Troy and nearby sites recounts Salvation Army bands parading to baseball games, notable homes, brickyards, streetcar works, and riverfront action. It recalls old streets, residents like Nathan Walker and the Barker family, and civic moments from city elections to canal era industry.
Twenty five high school girls from Hyde Park on the Hudson to Potsdam Adirondacks traveled to Samaritan Hospital to take pre nursing psychometric tests for the Nurse Cadet Corps class opening July. Thirteen are enrolled to date with about forty more under consideration. Tests prepared by the National League of Nursing Education assess English and math skills reading speed and comprehension and social science. Miss Ida Sommer from Teachers College Columbia University conducted the government sponsored test. Admission will consider school records and personal data, with physical tests required. promising candidates commit to essential nursing for three years. Applications must be in by June.
Knickerbacker Junior High Dramatic Society presents Campus Quarantine a comedy set in a girls sorority house where a chicken pox case sparks complications. Cast includes Jane Campbell Renae Hasselbert George Quackendrush and others. Director Mrs OC Kroeder assisted by student directors Marion Jones and Lilian Willis.
Frear Park golf course will be free to all servicemen as announced by Edward A. Warbler superintendent of recreation. Golfing equipment rented to the public will also be offered at no charge to servicemen.
Camp Fire Girls honor mothers with events at Saint Augustine's Church and Waterford Methodist Church. The Odakes guardian Mrs. Richier will transfer charter to Miss Virginia Favrezu due to Mrs. Richter's resignation amid ill health. Tea and dinner times noted with committee members named. Outdoor council fire attendance planned for Berlin. East Greenbush groups hold an outdoor fair to raise guardian training funds.
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