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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1944
Page
14
Members of Troy Lodge of Elks held a brief business meeting in the rooms with Ed ward Burse presiding. A rehearsed flag day observance was reconducted and details announced during the session.
The report notes every lodge member contributed to support the Else War Centers worldwide where American servicemen are stationed. Albert J. Smith chairs weekly Saturday dances to fund the drive, with Red Cross blood drives and ongoing activities to aid the cause. A detachment from the Army is involved in the initiative.
A brief notice recalls ceremonies to decorate graves involving Rensseleur and the Navy Union Casunandar Li. The event honors fallen service members with local participation and memorial rites at the cemetery.
Michael OConnell 34 a former New York Central Railroad engineer died suddenly at his Sedan home on Pawling Avenue. Coroner Charles J. Coxe attributed to natural causes. Survived by two daughters and a son, granddaughters and grandson. Funeral Monday at 9 am from the residence and 3 at Sacred Heart Church with requiem Mass. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery.
Court scheduled further proceedings after a hit and run involving Tomas Bart Ro. The case details remain unclear in the fragmented docket entry, with adjournment noted and no immediate disposition provided.
Allied forces break through toward Rome from the Anzio beachhead linking with the Fifth Army. German defenses withdraw to the Appian Way region as Kes selring's forces retreat north to form a new line, with continued air and ground assaults and thousands of prisoners taken.
Leland H. Ives, now manager of the Corinth branch of Manufacturers National Bank, was reelected secretary-treasurer of the Saratoga County Bankers Association at its Schuylerville annual meeting. Other officers named included Harry Faka president Nei Hodsel vice president. Ives has led roles in Corinth civic groups and church finance. his brother T. Iver is assistant cashier at Troy main office.
Harold Vird, 12, of Hudson Falls, narrowly escaped drowning after falling into Bush's Pond while stepping on a log. Mrs. James E. Mullen and Mrs. Olaf Pederson pulled him to shore with a rope from a passing car. He was submerged in mud but saved. water depth was shallow.
American and Canadian forces along with French units of the Fifth and Eighth Armies pierced the northern section of the Hitler Line near Terracina. San Felice and Pico fell as Anglo American columns moved toward Pontine Marshes and the Melfa River, while Italian terrain and mountain assaults secured Roccasetta and Priverno.
The Court of Appeals unanimously ruled the State Water Power and Control Commission could proceed with six water rates charged to Niagara Power Co for 15 100 cubic feet diverted from the Niagara River. Associate Judge Charles S Deamond wrote that the company showed evidence for an injunction to block setting rates before ruling on the 1943 act authorizing collection. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction to decide constitutionality and proper procedure was followed. The decision affirmed an Appellate Division reversal of Justice Pierce Resell's prior ruling.
Parishioners of St Lawrence church plan a memorial service at the grave of the late Rev Andrew Duplang DD for almost fifty years as pastor. The event at Jean Baptiste Cemetery is led by the incumbent pastor Ret Francis J Baechler with two memorial urns dedicated. Boy Scouts Troop 52 in full uniform will carry colors. Sunday marks Father Duplang's birthday anniversary, and the parish honors his long priestly service.
The War Price and Rationing Board warns gasoline service stations that lubricating shops must file service charge lists. Rita Fitzsimmons, price clerk, says buyers purchasing refrigerators, washers, stoves, vacuum cleaners, bed springs or typewriters from individuals face the same ceiling prices as dealers. A case before the board involves a $126.50 refrigerator overcharge. complaints require year, model, and make details.
The Woman's Guild Auxiliary of the Church of the Holy Cross hosts a community party with members gathering for fellowship and fundraising activities at the parish hall.
A card party at the Troy Masonic Temple aided by Mire Maude Goldsmith and Mrs B. Beker as co chairs featured a night of games and refreshments. Proceeds benefited the auxiliary general Jundy Awards.
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