Harold Sheldon Named Garden Contest Judge in Troy
Harold A. Sheldon a two year gardener and local real estate agent and alderman of the Fifteenth Ward has been named a judge for the Troy Victory Garden contest. Preliminary judging runs July 11–18 with final judging and prize awards Aug 27–29. Fifteen prizes include War Bonds and stamps across five communities and targeted backyard and community garden awards. Residents of Troy and nearby areas may enter by submitting their garden information and location.
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Harold A. Sheldon
City of
Troy
Mr. Shelton
Sheldon
Darkyard Garden
Barden
Cohoes
Watervliet
Green Island
Waterford
Record
Troy Record
Bremen False Alarm Causes Brief School Run
A false alarm from Auxiliary Fox 915 at 8:21 p.m. yesterday prompted a brief Bremen run to School 12 at Harrison and First Streets. The alert proved unfounded and no danger was reported.
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Fox 915
Bremen
Harrison
First Streets
CARD OF THANKS from families of bereaved in town
The families of Michael Puchest and Matthew G. Sutin express sincere thanks to students, faculty, friends, neighbors, and local workers for sympathy and support after their losses. Gratitude is extended to departments, crews, and associations including WatersMer Arena, Hudson Navigation Co., and railroad workers for expressions of kindness.
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Wffitt
Matthew G
Sutin
FS. S
Rocky
WatersMer Arena
Hudson Navigation Ca
Deborah Mofeite
In Memoriam iHROGH Remembrance for William Krogh
In loving memory of William Krogh who died May 1993. The family recalls the late spouse and parent with lines of grief and enduring affection. Also remembers Mrs. Gridget Welvom and Sutter who passed two years ago, with memories shared by those who loved them.
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William Krogh
Menerr
Sutter
Birth notices from Samaritan Gardner General and St Josephs Hospitals
Multiple birth announcements list new arrivals in Chicago area hospitals with dates in May 1955. Names include Gale Altice daughter of Mr and Mrs F Thoums Archarbeault formerly Altice E Hogan. Blaisdell son James Willem. Kreugler daughter Joyce Paulatt. Stowell son Leonard Alan. Former surnames noted for several parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ircham
the Samaritan Hospital
F. Thoums Archarbeault
Gale Altice
Ascharbeasht Owas
Altice
E. Hogan
Slaisdell
Gardner General
Chicago
Blaisdell
Janes Willem
Lois Lennon
Watervliet
Samarkan Hospital
Joseph PL Kreugler
Joyce Paulatt
First Kroegler
Margaret Demuse
Water Stowell
St Josephus Maternity
Arthur G. Stowell
Leonard Alan
Steel
Harriet Cush- B
Died Notices From Troy Area May 1945 May 1955
Died notices list multiple individuals with residences in Troy and nearby areas. Entries mention names such as Anthony Brimmer Comtois Cornell Darling Doen Goyer Hallock Ianni Celar Keefe Larkin and others, with details on relatives, burial churches, and funeral times or locations. Several obituaries reference military service, family relationships, and locations like Albany Schenectady Watervliet and Catskill.
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Anthony
Hoosick Street
Philp
Esther B DeChire
Airs
Felicia Anthony
Martin Ruggiero
Louis
John
Nicholas
Mario ‘Ciccsiti
Tesidence
Sixth Avenue
Troy
Jnner
Brimmer
Esthis’ City
Irving Brimmer
Mary Wagari
Mire
Harold Wagar
Grafton
Earl
Herman
Elmer Brimmer
Emma Dunjam
Rufus Burdick
Archie Brimmér
Center Brunswick
Comtois
Albany Hospital
Agnes Roberts
Cormitois
ISFR
New St
Conors
Charlotte Comteis
Schenectady
John Rymiler
Edward Cormiois
Cohogs
Cpl Francis
Comtain
U. 5
Germany
Sergt Roland
Tox
U.S. Army
Rarmond Comicis
Amy
Southwest Pacific
England
Pic
Bess L
Flora
Har Hone
Menand Road
Menands
Catskill
Darling
Spesterm Avene
Albany
Sally Om
Hans Green
Eqvari den
Robean
Mason Chapel
SS Second Avs
Elmwood
Schaghncoke
Goyer
Arthur Alon
Fea
Tha Pacific
Leon H. Goyer
Nel- Tye Dreyer
Ferry i
Norman N_. Gorever
Fred
Feneral
St Francis de Salis
Hos
Athens
Mary
Agnes
Tester
Archer Edward
Smith Jannicelar
Tarzon
Sergi
Edward J. Ianniank
S. Paul the Apostle
Friends
Keefe
Pawling Sanitary
William Reefle
Fourth St. Troy
Daniel D. Purcell & Son
Pawling Ave
Sacred Heart Church
Senda
Rome
Larkin
Elica J. Callkhanx
Xe James
J. Larkin
Matthew
Charles A. Thoms
A. Larkin
Frank Z. Bojan
Mise Francs
Tighan
Finneral
Frird Avenue
St Augustine's Church
McGOVERN and Willson Obituaries From Troy Area
Multiple death notices list names including Mary F Mann and Florence Leoit, with funeral arrangements from residences to St Peter's Church and St Francis de Sales. Additional notices include Yates and Willson families with services at local churches, private and public interment at area cemeteries. Interment details and church rites indicate May 1855 era in Troy area records.
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Tror
Fannie C. Musselman
Long Island
Milton J
Guen
Edward L
Hannsh Kaze
Watertown
Puneral
Francis Sales
Esi
Willson
Mj. Carroll
Congress Su
James FR. Willson
David DeFracat
Wiliam J. Carrell
Richard J. Willson
Troy
Johnn Monteverds
James A. Wilson
Robert
Eterwood
Troy Group To Finance Camp Trip For Kids
The Catholic Charities Office of Troy hosts a fundraising card party led by Court Margaret and Catholic Daughters of America to sponsor twenty underprivileged children for a summer at Snyder Lake. Funds cover all camp expenses and a future building fund aims to construct the Cort Margaret Building on the camp grounds. Rev. Elmer J. Dognetty praised the program. attendance overflowed the hotel ballroom with tables set in corridors.
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Troy
Acip
Snyders Lake
Abbeny
Catholic
Charkies Oftce
Court Margaret
Daughters of America
Ipurt
Cort Margaret
Elmer J. Dognetty
Troy Catholic Charities Office
Mary Monahan
Catherine ‘Sullivan
Mary Qui
Theresa O’connor
Catrine O'Hare
Theresa Fay
M. T. Ryan
Emily M. O'Conne
Isabell Hayes
Mary Schnapp
Ages Tarpey
Catherine Cooper
McNulty Heads Knickerbocker Junior High PTA Installations
Mrs. William C. McNulty led the slate of officers installed Tuesday night by the Knickerbocker Junior High School PTA. Officers include first vice president Mrs Vernon Culver and second vice president Mrs Robert Turner. Retiring president Mrs John Church received a handbag and life membership.
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William C. MicNulty
Knickerbocker
James Lloyd
Lansingburg
Parent-Teacher Council
Vernon Culver
Pres Dent
Leon F. Lonsdale
Robert Turner
Hari R. Janak
Thomas G. Treharne
J. Leland Hodgkins
Marjorie Ferrey
Mildred O’connor
John Church
Lonsdale
Turner
Church
Alten Hawkins
McNulty
W. Joseph Shatley
J. ¢. Thompson
Thomas B. Sweeney
Hiram Patton
Lloyd Bingham
Hilda B- Scott
Driverless Auto Crashes Wall on Congress Street
A 1840 coupe left its parking place in front of 181 Congress Street and rolled down the street striking the retaining wall at Congress Street and Seventh Avenue. The car and wall were damaged. Owner Elaine Hannay of 1816 Nott Street Schenectady reported the vehicle. it was towed to Troy Meteor Sales Inc. garage at the owner's request. Public Works employees set barricade and lanterns at the wall.
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Congress Street
Seventh Avenue
Karl Pendt
Frank Brearton
Radio Paise
Elaine Hannay
Nott Street
Schenectady
Troy Meteor Sales Inc
Public Works Department
Emma Willard Prepares for Graduation
Emma Willard School readies for commencement events as seniors finish exams. The alumnae Association board tea, Fashion performances, Cum Laude exercises with William Avicott, and various campus activities unfold across Saturday and Sunday with receptions, tours, and a closing program led by Dr. Wilbur Jordan.
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Emma Willard School
Adents
Alumnae Association
Kelles Hall
Anne Wellington
Memewell
Slocum
Heart
Maxwell E. McDowell
Scarsdale
Hellas Hall
William €. Avicott
New York Herald Tribune
War Council
Work Council
Prioc
Board of Trustees
Slocum Hall
Wilbur KL Jordan
Radcliffe College
Traffic Safety Campaigns Resumed in Troy
Troy votes to resume traffic safety efforts after wartime halt. The city committee led by Barnet Steiner plans school outreach, pedestrian safety emphasis, posters, films, radio, and crosswalk markings to curb risky walking and boost public cooperation. Assistants include Deputy Sheriff Louis Griffee and John W. Harsen as county supervisor of Highways.
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Cnn
Iszy
Barnet Steiner
Osher Memiers
George H. Krug
Senopia
Frank M. Salzman
Raymond H. Metxsell
J. Ailes Varn
Charlies Burkhardt
Frank McGinnis
Steiner
Rensselaer County
Cifford Fletcher
State Motor Vehicle Bureau
Louis Griffi
John W. Harsen
Girl Reserves Stage Social At Y W C A
Watervliet youth group closed month with a dance and social at the Y W C A led by Miss Charlotte Coles. The program featured games and refreshments, with plans announced for a June mother and daughter banquet. Peggy And Helly serve as president and Ruth Poote as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Coles
Cactus Club
Peggy
Helly
Ruth Poote
Pauline de Crinzo
Hearts High
Green Island
Weenie Yeast
FLW
C. AL
Mrs Heffron Heads Group At School 18 PTA Meeting
Mrs Eulalie Heffron was elected president of the School 13 PTA with Mrs John Kellott as first vice president and Mrs Leonard Lang as second vice president. Other officers named include Mrs Joan Hansen treasurer and Mrs Raymond Seidel recording secretary. Miss Bailey faculty member announced a card party for June 8 at 8 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. The group approved lunch hour supervision for next year and selected delegates to Troy Council of Parents and Teachers. A note of appreciation was read for former president Mrs Keenan who resigned. The orchestra and Camp Fire Girls presented numbers, with refreshments by Mrs Eugene Brady.
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Irs
Eulalie Heffron
Parent
John Kellett
Frst
Leonard Lang
Joan G Hansen
Raymond. Seidel
Edward Ffeffer
Miss
John J. Leary
Daniel W. Carhart
Theatros Council of Parents and Teachers
Imag
Bat
Troy
Samuel) Stezneck
Edward Pick
Harvey Provost
Achievement Day Planned by Brunswick Home Bureau
The Brunswick Home Bureau schedules Achievement Day for June 35 at the Fifth Avenue State Street Methodist Church with Dr. F E Coughlin delivering an illustrated talk on Safety in the Home. A luncheon will be served at noon. reservations are due by June 14 and calls to several listed members will confirm attendance.
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Brunswick Home Bureau
Presbyterian Church
Fifth Avenue State Street Methodist Church
F.E. Coughlin
J. Harold Hirst
Hist
James Tuffy
Arthur Vandervoort
Harry Claydon
John Keating
Clifford Wagar
Harry. Vincent
Herbert August
USO
Former Troy Priest Tells Of Missions
Former Troy priest Rev Thomas DeLuca OFM led a missionary film show at Immaculate Conception Monastery and organized committees for a June outdoor bazaar to support Franciscan missions in Honduras. A July plan includes a First Communion class for 25 children and ongoing mission work by friars on horseback in the difficult region.
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Honduras
Thomas DeLuca
OFM
St. Anthony’s Church
Franciscan Islary
Father Deli
Mduras
Opher DeFiore
OFAL
St Raney
Mission Activi
San Esteban
Pristion
Father DeLuca
Virgil Lineci
Immaculate Conception
Arden Avenue
Miembbers
Michael FE. Fabioli
Fred del- Monico
Salvador Viola
Joseph Mahory
Nicholas Marijano
Felicia Pignone
Nicholas Lombardi
3Iicuael
Caruso
Michalina Suriano
Ted Canianucci
Pat Valenti
Susie Mai
Edward Karalowski
Brunswick Fire Siren to Be Placed On Higher Tower
Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company No 1 will raise its steel alarm tower at Mark Nicholas service station Hoosick and Warne Streets to improve alert reach. President Paul Graham urges member help with the project funded by last year’s equipment costs totaling over 2000 dollars. A square dance at Grange Hall Center Brunswick will raise funds with Ernest Faceau chairing and a committee including William Preston and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company No. 1
Mark Nicholas
Hoosick and
Warne Streets
Paul Graham
Mepmtbers
William Preston
Grane Hall
Center Brunswick
Ernest T. Faceeau
Jena J. Leary, Jr
Jackade
Preston
A. Fra Bentler
Daniel. King
Joseph Newell
Charles Williams
Wal Rasmond Carey
Stewart Barradale
James Mecauler
Nei Hezan
Record Low May Temperatures Likely Across Tror Area
Weather service forecasts a near record low for May with temperatures dropping to the mid thirties. Cool, cloudy conditions from yesterday persist today with continued mild weather and lower-than-average highs across the region.
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Tror
Servicemen Benefit Dance Sponsored by Matera-Mele Post Auxiliary
The Junior Unison of the Matera-Mele Post Auxiliary will sponsor a servicemen’s benefit dance Sunday at the Polish American bath. Sol Arrigo and his orchestra will provide music for dancing from 9 to midnight. All servicemen admitted free. Committee members include Mrs Pam Demski, Edith Mele, and Carlotta Cirilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matera-Mele Post Auxiliary
Sol Arrigo
Labor backs building projects in Troy meeting
Delegates of the Troy Central Federation of Labor endorsed plans for a high school overhaul, warehouse construction, and street improvements. A public hearing is set for June 3 as organizers seek approval for the programs while announcing a reform agenda and summer meeting schedule.
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Tae
Troy Talon
Talrsdar
Plese
Federation
Thos
Troy
Mac
Syracuse
Walter Flanigan
Pampaleis Ha Prescrat Ma
Gs Ad
Labor Temple Reelects M. F. Breen President
Michael F. Breen was reelected president of the Troy Labor Temple Association for his fifth consecutive term at the annual meeting. Officers named include Wilton Kline as vice president and Charles E McCarter as treasurer. Trustees elected were Will Connors Edward Corley Arthur Kennedy Patrick J Ryan Jefferson Ty Murphy Walter Finiges Franklin E. Van Nordes W J Lynch and John Ken. Seymour Scott, secretary treasurer for thirty years, declined renomination and was succeeded by Mr McCarthy. The first officer was Cant Stephen McGrath of the State Police. Annual reports were received and the financial status noted as excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael F. Breen
Troy Labor Temple Association
Wilton Kline
Charles E McCarter
Will Connors
Edward Corley
Arthur Kennedy
Patrick 3. Ryan
Jeffera Ty. Murphy
Walter Finiiges
Franktin E. van Nordes
W J. Lynch
John Kennet
Seymour Scott
McCarthy
Stephen McGrath
State Police
Séoir
Central Federation of Isalga
Gafon
Schaghticoke Estate Judicial Settlement Filed
Surrogate's Court records show Effie Clarkson executrix of Caroline Donenstate of Schaghticoke filed a judicial settlement. The inventory totals 5297.15 after administration, with expenses and legacies totaling 4576.35, leaving 8380.23 to be distributed among heirs per the will. Specific legacies and residue shares go to Eff Carlton Edward and others, with Josephine C. Smith involved as executor or attorney.
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Effie Clarkson
Caroline JL Donenstate
Schaghticoke
Vn Bealance
Eff Carlton
Edward
Eleavide Hemiaway
Nor Smih
Harmon Clapp
Tole
Josephine C. Smith
Re. Water
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Michael Puchest Wah
Pabaite Smatitute
Arsenal
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Joseph PL. Waters
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Troy Group
Troy High
Broadway
Third Streets
Troy High Bond
John Snyder
Edward Gillie
Gwenn Taylor
Helen Califano
Emma Willard
Dorothy J. Arakelian
Beth P. Benson
W. Gail Bosweil
Patricia K. Callahan
Shirley Clapp
Mary Louise Curtis
Frances EB Duffy
Susan &. Francis
Ruin
Harvie
Co Hachey
Kathryn G
Ide
Rhoda
Kemp
H. Comstance Krauss
M. Laskey
Mary Lou
Janet EK
Rourke
Jeanne Dus Schwarz
Anne L. Shears
R. Anne Summers
Mery Wo Belcher
Fat Hills
Mary LL Beresford
Bloomfild Hills
Mich
Priscilla A. Burgess
Phoenicia
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Cherre
Scheneewe
Louise Copp
Bridgeville
Margaret O. Craig
North
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Mass
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Rutha A. Derby
Sare
Foge
Greensboro
Janice A. Ford
White Plains
Marion A Frater
Petersham
Maney RL Frederick
Paxton, Ti
Elizeneth B. Fuller
Haia- Smezno
Margaret JH Gilpin
Waterview
Meiaipi
Activi
Frey Iman
Y. W.C.A
West Chester
Elizabeth G. Gleason
Clinton
Mary Heisler
Jane McC. Houston
Fayetteville
Shelby M. Johnson
Westport
Conn
Marion el Kesler
Grand Rapids
Eleanor C. Koenitz
Yonkers
Virginia
M. Koos
Westfield
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Ponca City
Oxia
Margaret E. McDowell
Tsey SS. Moore
Mary &. Mullins
Salem
Ohio
E. Jeanne Nagte
Eric
Alice G. Neil Winchester
Margaret Newton
Sonth Windham
Shirley T. Nicodemus
Danville
Anne Z. Noble
Judith O’conmel
Dalton
Deborah M. Ogden
Utica
June FL Overjock
River Forest
Alice
Patterson
New Britain
New York City
Elizabeth M. Smith
Bridgeport
Home Bureau
Brunswick
Troy Central
Labor Temple
M. F. Breen
Schaghticoke Estate Judicial Settlement Filed
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