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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1945
Page
1
Rev James Ossey former pastor of Bt Merys Church and current pestox of the Carret of the Visitation Schuylerville named the speaker for Catholic Central High School commencement. Announcement by Rev J G Millaures principal notes the ceremony at Music Hat on June 2.
A plaque honoring Ninth Presbyterian Church service men will be dedicated during a Sunday vesper service led by Rev. Harold J. Quigley. The program features The Lord's Prayer, selections by Ernest W. Rossell and the senior choir under William Lapp, with instrumental solos by Wilfred Lawrence and Mrs. Wheeler directing the Chanel Choir.
The Housing Committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at 8 pm tonight at the Chamber offices on Fulton Street. The new committee members are Fred T. Green Dominick Fazioli Paul V. Martine John H. F. Coughlin Carl G. Grimm Albert F. Snyder and Elmer C. Schacht.
The Red Cross reports dozens of families receive good news as local servicemen in Germany prison camps are liberated. Messages explain that liberation comes via Red Cross channels and families should wait for official homecoming information.
The Chester Cathward Post 1938 and Ladies Auxiliary met in Community Hall Valley Falls. Mrs ann Sweeney presided The joint post auxiliary meeting is set for June 18 New auxiliary members Irene Relandis and Mary Siocum joined The food committee next month is led by Florence Street with several assistants The entertainment committee includes Davena and Catherine Rennie.
The Grace Methodist Church Women’s Society held a mother daughter banquet Monday at the church hall. Mrs Lavery delivered the invocation and Mrs Cronk gave a toast answered by Mrs Ryder. Guest speaker was Mrs Bennett of Green Island. a social hour followed.
Mrs Cuctis LL Broadbent was installed as president of the Powers School PTA at the final meeting of the year. Other officers named by Mrs Youn B Lloyd included Mrs Russell Sheer first vice president, Mrs James L Thompson second vice president, Miss Thelma Keeler recording secretary, Mrs Robert Ashton corresponding secretary, Miss Joe MacMillen treasurer. Delegates were named to the spring Saratoga Springs conference, room prizes awarded to fifth and fourth grades, and a social tour with sixth grade mothers followed. The executive board plans programs at 3:36 pm tomorrow at the school.
Michael Delesso a former resident of 103 Hill Street Tres and now 263 Second Street Albany filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the Utica district court. He owes 1237 with assets of 190 exempt from debts. Creditors include Henry Delessio 200 Oscar J Ciermont 123 Joseph Centofanti 741 Edward Swassey 150. Harold Bowenstein a Corinth machinist filed a petition with 32% assets. Evelyn R Winchell receptionist of 1725 Central Avenue Town of Colonie, employed in Schenectady, filed with assets of 3125.
The Hair Cross College Club of Eastern New York hosts its annual dinner at the Ten Erck Hotel in Albany on Tuesday May 29 at 6 PM. Joseph P. Keenan presides. Rev. Joseph R. Maxwell will be guest speaker with Justice Jona T. Loughran and other college officials and alumni leaders in attendance.
Mayor Proclaims next Sunday Congressional Medal Awards Day in Troy to honor two posthumous Medal of Honor recipients Col. William J. O'Brien and Sgt. Thomas A. Baker of the 105th Infantry. The mayor asks business houses and citizens to display national colors and observes these awards as symbolic of all service members.
Norman Rockwell of Arlington Virginia sketches a return home scene for the Saturday Evening Post cover. The picture captures a red headed serviceman arriving with family neighbors and the beloved girl as many local men abroad look forward to seeing the issue.
George Leckoney, 39, of 389 Congress Street, was fined $10 by Judge James F. Byron in Troy Police Court after trial for passing a red light. Patrolmen Branes and Pendt testified, with Branes noting Leckonby claimed the light was green. The incident occurred at Hoosick and High Streets at 10:15 pm. The article also notes June 15, 1836, signing of Arkansas admission to the Union.
Troop 8 Boy Scouts affiliated with St Augustine's Church celebrated Parents Night in the parish hall. John Dee received three merit badges and Life Scout. Warren Pembrick Charles Simmons Joseph Kirtin James Manning Servio Caratis and Vincent Soidini earned Second Class honors. Ned Connor gained First Class with Edward Curtis as star scout. Arthur Connors promoted to junior assistant scoutmaster. Jack Connor named first assistant scoutmaster. Five men earned ten year service badges. memorial service held for Gil bert White William Dugan and William Liberty.
Norman F. Coons of Behr Manning Corp and former president of the Industrial Club of Troy was chosen vice president of the National Council for Foremen at the New York conference. He also sits on the executive committee of the organization.
The Truck Section of the Second Regiment State Guard announced at the Armory that five new combat type four wheel drive trucks arrived to replace older commercial vehicles. The trucks, designed to carry personnel and equipment, will appear in the Memorial Day parade. Interviews for prospective recruits will be held at the Armory Monday night.
The OPA sets new price charts showing egg prices rising through Oct 25 to 54 cents per dozen for Grade A small and 74 cents per dozen for Grade AA extra large, then easing slightly through Dec 13. Current Grade A eggs range from 43 to 50 cents per dozen with size-based differences.
A fragment notes a weekly piece on price movement with a tiny creased entry. It mentions a decline described as a cent per unit and references a peak price reached in October. The garbled text provides no clear names dates or organizations.
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