Storm Devastates Troy Area Causing Homelessness and Outages
A severe storm ripped through Troy and surrounding towns causing widespread damage. Power and phone lines were down, trees blocked roads, and homes were gutted by fallen limbs and broken glass. Fire started by downed wires added to the disruption as crews work through the night and into today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Glesen
Oreate
Venom Street
Jefferson Street
Fourth Street
Fifth Avenue
Church of the Ascension
Pawhing Avenue
Mertie Avenue
Huston
Eighth Streets
Second Street
Aed
Third Street
Peoples Avenue
Thirteenth
Pistown
Stephentown
Averi! Park
Poestenkill
Bertin
East
Weather Bureau
Mother of Nine Divorced in Watervliet Court
Mrs. Alice T. Dodge, 38 Water Street Watervliet mother of nine aged seven to nineteen was granted a divorce yesterday in Albany County Supreme Court by Justice Francis Bergan from her husband Harry H Dodge married November 28 1920. She charged infidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice T. Dodge
Water Street
Watervliet
Supreme Court
Wibany County
Francis) Bergan
Thanks for Kindness After Death
The family of the late Witited Michen extends grateful thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for condolences flowers and visits during his illness and after his passing. They especially acknowledge support from Alda Sachs Ward Sexing Co Watenetist Assepal and Cambridge Grange for meals and other acts of kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witited Michen
Alda Sachs
J Ward Sexing Co
Assepal
Magass
Rosh Michon
Kemas
Hulda
Vier Fries
Cambridge Grange
In Memoriam Melia and Family Remembrance
In loving memory of Anthony Melia lost in action May 9 190. Sisters Frances Mary and Rose AELEA. Our son Anthony died far away one year ago today. sleep on dear one and know we hold you close. Mother and Father Fletcher sisters and daughters share the grief and cherish his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melia
Pyle
Anthony Melia
Frances
Mary
Rose
Aelea
Anthony
Fletcher
David J. 3
Birth notices from multiple hospitals in 1930s 1980s listings
Birth announcements record infants born to several families across Troy Hos hospital and Coboes Hospital with names like Anthony Campana Floyd Hurst and Patricia Ann Moeller. The notices note parent names and hospital locations, dated May 1985 May 7 1985 and May 1933 in Washington DC.
Death notices from Green Island Cohoes and Albany area
Multiple obituaries list deaths in Green Island Cohoes and Albany area hospitals. Helena Messner, Agnes Comtois, Mary Conlon, Catherine Corcoran, Nisoli Dar ing, Arthur Gover, Ellen Larkin among the named relatives. Services set at St Pauls Reformed Church, St Josephs Church, and local funeral homes with interments in local cemeteries.
Obituary notices from Troy area deaths and services
Multiple Troy and area obituaries listed with names, residences, and funeral details. Entries include Mahoney, Mullen, Murphy, Pattison, Purcell, Shweffee, Spall, and Willson families with service times, church ceremonies, and interment locations across Troy and Watervliet.
Zoning Board Delays Action On Restaurant
The Zoning Board of Appeals postponed its decision on former Mayor Chester J Atkinson’s appeal to remodel the Vandenburg Avenue property for a high class restaurant and service bar. Residents who favored the appeal spoke at the hearing before Leo R Toomajian. opponent Charles Beil argued the plan would raise nearby property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester J Atkinson
Superintendent of Buildings
Troy Board of Zoning Appeals
Bell
Thomas F. Dougherty
Atkinson
Joseph B. Nial
Nial
Sixth Avenue
118Th
120Th Streets
City to Give Out Plants Friday At Welfare Office
Tomato and cabbage plants will be distributed Friday morning to city welfare clients at the welfare office. George P. O Connor leads the Garden project, with Sembrooks greenhouse supplying the plants. Clients must bring bags or containers as bags are unavailable this year. Gardeners may seek advice from John J Cavaten and inspections will begin once gardens begin to grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. O'Connor
Ietory Garten
Sembrook
Tom Rankin, Jr
Department of Welfare
Mr. O'Connor
John J. Cavaten
Calahan
Ciy
Gremlin-like car theft puzzled detectives near Rensselaer
Detectives investigated a puzzling car incident involving Edward Wilmot of Wy pantakiil who parked a 1936 two door sedan on Sage Avenue at 7:15 PM. The car disappeared and later reappeared facing north against a bank with damage to the front fender and missing dash items. A hubcap and two boxes of candy were missing from the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Wiloot
Navy
Rensselaer Polytechnic, Institute
Sege Avenue
West End
Ia Wilmot
Wilmot
Sage Avenue
Catholic Central High School
Witmot
Whiteview Road
Trojan Post Urges Veterans Aid for Troy National Cemetery
Trojan Post to enlist Veterans of Foreign Wars support for a National Cemetery in Troy New York seeks endorsements from local veterans groups. Committee chaired by Frank Mealy to meet Congressman Dean P Taylor and William T Brian, with plans announced at the Joint Veterans Memorial Day Committee. Poppy day sales set for Friday and Saturday to aid hospitalized veterans. Four overseas veterans inducted. 25th anniversary dinner planned for June at the Surf Room Annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer County Court House
National Cemetery
Troy
Frank Fr. Mealy
Chaisman
John J. Tower
Joseph R Douglas
John J. Dougherty
Post Mémders
Auxiliary
Elkan
Fulton Street
Veterans of Overseas Service
Thomas L. McGovern
Richard M. Phillips
Joan A. Clement
Joseph ¥. Martin
Charles W. Philips
The
Post
Oriental Temple Hosts Spring Ceremonial in Troy
More than 1200 Shrine members from Rutland Boston Syracuse and nearby areas joined Oriental Temple at the annual spring ceremonial in Troy. The event opened with initiation then a program at the Troy Masonic Temple. Sisert Bindeweld potentate presided and the Hendrick Federation served at dinner. An Oriental Temple Band concert and a special floor show completed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
St. Boston
Mass
Syracuse
New York City
Oriental Temple
Troy
Troy Masonic Temple
Sisert Bindeweld
Jocal Shrine
Hendrick Fedion
Oriental Temple Band
Abbi and Abst Form Abbis Express Co and Service Station
Certificate filed in the county shows Frederick W. Abbi and James F. Abst of 20s Fifteenth Street as partners in Abbis Express Co and Service Station at 333 Second Street. They are listed as holders of accessors to Frederick W. Abbi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Abbi
James F
Fifteenth Street
Abbis Express Co
Second Street
Organizes 4H Club in Grafton under Mrs Kathryn Wedd leadership
A new 4H Club is organized in Grafton led by Mrs Kathryn Wedd. At the weekly meeting the officers were elected: Eileen Loaner president, Eileen Bentley vice president, Sharon Gapp secretary, Marilyn Schultz treasurer, and Alice Vars song reader. The club is working on a child care project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Kathryn Wedd
Eileen Loaner
Eileen Bentley
Sharon Gapp
Marilyn Schultz
Alice Vars
Troy Welfare Assets Revealed in April Report
The Troy Public Welfare Department disclosed 20 730.57 dollars in assets held by responsible relatives and clients during April. Maj. W. Frank Leversee reported to Mayor Joan Abernathy detailing 44 cases with 11 209.20 in Old Age Assistance cash and 5 136.20 in hospital cases. The April figures show 904 Old Age Aid cases, 98 carried over, 14 new cases, and 12 closures. Home Relief carried 136 cases from March, with 32 opened and 25 closed in April. Revenue updates include 39 505.49 federal advances, 48 790.14 state reimbursements, and 7 032.80 Old Age Assistance refunds. Dispensary care reached 165 patients in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Public Welfare Department
Cli Jenes
W. Frank Leversee
Joan J. Aberm
Tom Rankin
Grath
Department
Mine Workers Local to Study WLB Wage Report
Trustees of District 50 United Mine Workers of America will confer with Albany regional office on wages vacations and other War Baker Board reports. Conference set for Monday at 81 Fourth Street with Magnus Rasmussen chairing and June 12 as the next member meeting date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
Albany
Fourth Street
Warbaker Board
Asion
Williem Halpin
Eugene Haines
Joseph Comes
Frank Holerhan
Magnus Rasmussen
Volunteers Aid Work at Ration Board in Troy
Thirty two volunteers joined the Troy Ration Board at the Troy Hotel to speed gas coupon and canning sugar applications. Led by real estate head P A Fazioli and Clyde W Heber, they handled a rising intake with Chief Clerk Alvin Ford noting the help eased processing of 1300 plus applications and mailed coupons. Coffee and doughnuts were provided by Charles C Freihofer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Real Estate Board
Troy
Troy Hotel
P. A. ‘Fazioli
Clyde W. Heber
Coutons
Alvin 3. Ford
Charles C. Freihofer
Air
Ford
Hig
Tax Report Filed On Estate of Margaret Miller
An inheritance tax report was filed in Surrogate's Court for Margaret M. Miller. The gross estate was 35421.58 with state tax of 4231. After 1200.67 in deductions, 33250.68 remains for distribution among three nieces Anna V. Baland Mary C. Frembiy and grandniece Mary C. Dunn, plus a nephew William Sheehan. William A. Dunne serves as attorney for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret M. Miller
Edward
Poland
Margate
C. Sheehan
William F. Sheehan
Soth
Troy
Anna V. Baland
New York
Mary C. Frembiy
Albany
Margaret Sheehan
Williiam Sheehan
Mary C. Dunn
Wiliam A. Dunne
Rosenthal Made Honorary Member of Mark Twain Society
Rosenthal, a Troy music teacher and lecturer aiding Army and Navy units in Bethlehem in musical therapy, was voted an honorary member of the International Mark Twain Society. Cyril Clemens, Mark Twain’s son, is president of the society, with Robert Frost, Henry A. Weilace, and Albert Einstein among other honorary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenthal
Mark Twain Society
Herman
Troy
Bethlehem
Cyril Clemens
Sacnvei
Clemens
Mark Twain
Robert Frost
Henry A. Weilace
Abher Einstein
Bombers Open Medal Rites at Armory Ceremony
The ceremony for Medal of Honor honors will be held Sunday at the Trey Armory with Circle W commander Heer announcing arrangements and a reception for the awardees to follow. Note the event faces possible rain and indoors cleaning measures. Colonel Lescer and New York units are set to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer Polstechnic Restitute
New York
Trey Post
Ton Association
Trey Armory
Circle W. Heer
Uncerses Ary
Will
Wsr
Col Lescer ‘ Fant
Second
Met
Whipple School PTA Installs Officers for New Year
Mrs L Paul De Long led the officer slate installed by the Whipple School Parent Teacher Association with Mrs William Cobb directing ceremonies. New officers include Mrs Percy Gibbs first vice president, Miss Elizabeth Harris second vice president, Mrs Howard Frost third vice president, Mrs Robert Swanick secretary, and Miss Elizabeth Schneck treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Paul de Long
Whipple School Parent Teacher Association
William Cobb
West Sand Lake
Parent-Teacher Assations
Percy Gibbs
Frst
Elizabeth Harris
Howard Frost
Robert Swanick
Elizabeth Schneck
de Long
Eleanor McCaviey
Therone Reynolds
Charlotte Pierce
Cochairman
James Bard
Edward. Geadron
Betty Ma
Pe. Gibbs
Martin Stravate
George Theroux
Mervill
Richmond
Fred Laffran
Childrens Theater
Enders
Elizabeth Her
Betty Mautinus
Thomas
Frost Vail
Toga Springs
Ellery Alumnae Banquet Honors May Queen Dorothy Plunken
The Troy Chapter of the Midred Er lien School Alumnae Association held its annual May Queen banquet at the Sart Room Annex. May Queen Dorothy Plunken received honors while Miss Kay Kate and Pfc. Dominick Patt performed piano selections. Committee members included Miss Be huniak Witko and Minko, with Miss Harriette Hayes in charge of Savers. Dorothy Martin presided over a brief business meeting.
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Troy
Midred Erlien School
Dorothy
Plunken
Annex
Kay Kate
Pfc
Dominick Patt
Julie Behuniak
Kerry Witko
Alarge Minko
Harriette Hayes
Dorothy Martin
Supervisor's Son Dies in Navy Service
Arthur E S Ny fy hones 2 ree ived from the Navy De partment like informed Ais tareiue 'Supervisor Leon H. Goyer of the Secend Ward and Mr. Goyer of The telegram gave me deails a2 to the Gate at the exact cause of pete sailor's death. The test lecter 'received by his parents was write t on March 29 and in raid his fs. 2 he ty2s for promotion to radioman she near future. Young Govereftlisted in the Navy Jan. 0, 142, and 2 three weeks' training at Newport, RL, he ship ped out. He at for aw year and a half in the Atlantic, and was then transferred to the Px Theater where he has been serving on a destroyer. he ss been home only twice since entering the serv e lantic, and then in April, 1914, for a 2hday leave. He graduated from School 14 and attended Troy High School for three years. While In school, he worked as messenger boy for the Western Union for four years. At the time of his enlistment, he was employed By Mr Nirenberg Sons, Inc. He was a communicant of St Francis de Sales Church Besides his parents, he is sur vived by two brothers, Norman J. and Stephen J. Goter, and a sis ter, Mrs. Fred . Kilmer, Jr. all of Troy. A funeral mass will be cele brated at St Francis de Sales' Church Saterday 2 2:3 am. by Rev. Patrick A. Crowe.
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Arthur ES
Navy Department
Ais Tareiue
Leon H. Goyer
Secend
Goyer
Pete Sailor
Navy
Newport
Atlantic
Troy High School
Western Union
Nirenberg Sons, Inc
St Francis de Sales Church
Norman J
Stephen J. Goter
Fred §. Kilmer, Jr
All of
Troy
St Francis de Sales
Patrick A. Crowe
Emma Willard Students End School Year With Arts Program
Emma Willard School pupils from Grades 1 to 6 presented a creative arts program for parents and siblings to mark the year’s end. Under teachers Patricia Gardner and Elizabeth Prince, the show featured dramatizations The Princess Who Wouldn’t Cry and The Juggler of Notre Dame, dances, original music, and a French folk song finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Willard School
Patricia Gardner
Elizabeth Prince
Arty Jones
Helles Bellgarden
Mise Garner
Pop Goes the Weasel
Pupis
Dairymen's League Plans Area Meeting
Dairymen's League schedules a subdistrict meeting at East on Thursday March 22. Officers for the ensuing term will be elected. Dinner will be served at noon by Women of the Methodist Area. The principal speaker will discuss milk marketing. Delegates from twenty locals in the district will participate in the general discussion.
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Dairymen’s League
East
Dam
Methodist
Principa
James
Candos
Pichata Vanderwood
Albstir Division
Ofae
Girector’s
Eid
New York
F Prat
Schisirier
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Coboes Hospital
Field EB. Hurst
Floyd Edward. Jr
Mes. Hurst
Margery’ Lo Meyer
Frog
Carl
Swan St. Green Island
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Hetherinsa Messner
Henry
Frank A. Upham
J. Fred Gemmill
Trev
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Paul W. Bistte
Green Island
Leo W. Messner
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St. Paul's Atcal
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Eliapood Air Cemetery
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Antiller
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U. S. Army
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Donald Comtois
Marine Corps
Quantico
Albert. Roberts
Cabess
St Joseph's Church
Coboex
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Waterford
Conlon
Mary Conlon
Michael
Anna Feely Conlor
Meson Chapel
Second Ave
Wadnerder Marning
Harry Greer
Bosman
Betsmera de Mason
Chapet
Ywartday -Marting
Tiiemient
Ekneced
Iegery
Schaghticeks
Gotes— Radin
Man
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Sclfic
Leon A. Gover
Xellie Dwyer
Bliss Frances Callahan
Third Avenue
I. Ancustine
Gemis Cemetery
Troy Hospital
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St Patrick's Church
Pat's
Melles
Mary J. Mullen
Parker Bros
Broadway
Welvck
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Friends Area
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St. Peters Church
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the ‘Samaritan Hospital
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W Ife
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Bayard Sperers
Oak Rides
Zenn
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Mra
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Russel More
Nonse
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Baward
St. Paul's Eniecopal Church
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Bowers
Turcell
Tros Hospital
James M. Purcell
Tate
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Joanna Williams
Purest Bros. Fonssal
Jackson
Sis
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Wiliam A. Sheer
Claveto
Cooper
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Agnes
Seeman
Amelia
Willers
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Artin
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Joseph J
Henrs W Cox
Faustat
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Taterment
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Setths Stowe Spall
Albert Marcou
Lorell Cook
Mra.c. Eimer
Raymond
Spall
Fifth Ave
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Long Island
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Ghert Diweld
Staten Island
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de Sates
Ware 2
Soley
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Trojan Post
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Mine Workers Local
WLB
Ration Board
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Hne
Peawee
Otust
WY Hitch
Oak
Third Streets
John Krueger
Comes
Whipple School Group
Ellery
Artrtr A Goyer
Emma Willard
Dairymen's League
Salesian Club
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