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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1943
Page
11
Bolton Relief Corps will meet at the Danish Brotherhood Halls at 6:30 p.m. tonight where a national officer will inspect the corps. A covered dish supper will be served.
Memorials honor Mary Pendergast Kane who died November 10, 1940, and many 1943 birth announcements including Elizabeth Bucci Kathryn Linendoll and Daniel Nolan. The column lists deaths from November 7 to 9, 1943 with funeral details, relatives, and parish services in Albany area.
Dr Ludwig predicted a German defeat this winter in his address at the Jewish Community Center civic forum. He warned Germans would resist democracy, urged disarmament and an Allied occupation to supervise postwar Germany, and said ten years of supervision would be needed before self rule. He called for reeducation of youth and restoration of German culture to democracy.
Death notices and funeral details for Thomas Tague Eliza beth Dutton Wilmer Washrow Frank Wagstaff and Frank C Weagstaff with family ties to Schenectady Troy Watervliet Cambridge and Averill Park. Services include church masses burial at St Patrick's Cambridge St Henry's Averill Park and St Patrick's Cemetery. Funeral home arrangements and call hours noted.
An eight month analysis finds daylight and straight roads cause most accidents. Of 27027 state crashes, 16825 were in daylight and 23484 on straight roads. Weather, lane markings, road type, and driver age influence risk patterns.
Mrs Laura N Huntington of Menands, mother of late Capt George H Ketler Army Air Force flight surgeon, renounces the right to be sole beneficiary of his estate in Albany County Surrogate Court. Ketler died in action July 10 in Latin America, leaving a house at 2 Tillinghast Avenue Menands and personal property valued under 35000 to his mother. Letters of administration issued to his brother Ernest H Ketler, with another heir being Eldora K Stevens of East Orange New Jersey.
Johnsonville Group presents a three act farce A Girl from Childe in the Johnsonville Grange Hall on Friday and Saturday evenings November 26 and 27 at 8 30 pm The play is sponsored by the Young People's Society of the Johnsonville Presbyterian Church and directed by Rev James B Schofield The cast features Shirey Becker Mary Ruth Hale Rose Cox Lucy Marpe Sylvia Cox Dorothy Tate Heinz Marpe Donald Germain Lawrence Tate and Paul Marpe
The Cooksboro Home Bureau held its third annual community gathering last night at Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Douglas home on Stephentown Hoosick Falls Road. After supper, a program of games and singing followed with 26 attendees including Miss Mabel A Milhan and Miss Florence M Titcomb from the Rensselaer County Home Bureau. A bonfire on River Street near 22 was extinguished by Patrolmen Harry L Bills and William J Ryan with no damage reported.
The Women’s Sales Army of the second annual Al fed Communities War Chest holds a final instruction at 2 pm in the Troy Y M C A. About 125 volunteers will receive instructions before a Friday house to house canvass. Colonel Mrs. John J. Mackrell presides with speakers Ernest L. Waincke and James C. Turner outlining the campaign. The army is split into five divisions with a major and six captains each.
Leon A Chapin treasurer of the Dairymen League urged a non political non social and non class national food policy in a talk before Albany civic representatives. He warned farmers are throttled by regulations and that the U S lacks a comprehensive policy aligned with Army Navy lend lease needs and civilian populations. He called for government farm agency cooperation and recognition of farmers as essential producers. A food forum in Albany November 18 will present core issues to the public.
The Troy Chapter of the Mildred Elley School Alumnae will hold a Christmas party on December 16 at the Sunset Inn. Co chairmen are Miss Mary Marino and Miss Dorothy Martin o. A February card party is planned with Miss Anita Trombley as chairwoman and committee members Dorothy Martin Justine Gilbert Ethel Penrose Lucile Reed June Conklin Betty Lowry Marion Lesette Helen Inglis and Mrs Clarence B Celment.
Ambrose Denome, 63, of Schaghticoke, was sentenced to thirty days in the Rensselaer County Jail after pleading guilty to petty larceny for stealing chickens from a farm operated by Anthony Admir in Schaghticoke. State Police Corporal Wiliam A Nemsniel arrested him on a warrant. The theft occurred yesterday afternoon.
William Read of Fort Edward was named chairman of a three member group to canvass Washington County votes as the Board of Canvassers met in Hudson Falls. Supervisors Cruickshank and Dwyer joined the panel and the board adjourned to 1:39 pm December 16 to report the complete results.
A district Office of Price Administration report shows 23 foods with price cuts and 39 items rising in Troy grocers. Across 500+ items, reductions include 1 to 2 cents, mainly in cereals, peas, corn, and tomatoes, while many fruits and vegetables rose. Seventeen categories show multiple cents hikes, with flour products hardest hit. Officials warn hidden increases may linger in smaller canned items and ibetited goods.
The War Labor Board approved a 7 per cent wage increase for 411 blouse workers in Troy Glens Falls and Albany retroactive to last March. Checks have been distributed in several plants and others will receive them soon. The raise, negotiated by the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, adds about 7000 to Troy employees, affecting plants including Falcon Warsi Co New Eva Dress Co Troy Coat Co Heltzer A and the M and G Co Giens Fa and the Steimfeld Co in Albany.
Palestine Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will honor past patrons and charter members at a dinner tomorrow. The event, to be held at Vanderheiden Hall, features the Gils Chor and music, with Richard Lb Thon on accompanist and Miss Emma LeMas as emcee, followed by remarks from William roesneen aarthy pation.
Trojan Post Veterans of Foreign Wars will install two new trustees, Peter J Murphy and Patrick Kevans, at the post rooms on Glen Avenue jas high. Commander John Delap presided as William McChacken announced plans for the post commanders and past presiders dinner and dance scheduled Saturday at 3pm for members and the Auxiliary.
The Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Canvassers to resume the official vote canvass after a postponement. Chair Beck led the session with John Finch, Leroy Nidle, and Edward Nehill in various officer roles. Committees were named to handle amendments, state and local officers, county and town offices, and city wards, with overseas servicemen ballots to be included after December 13 possibly affecting close Third Ward supervisor contests.
Four people fined a total 235.50 for taking and possessing raccoon during the closed season. Denald Erwin of Gloversville fined 10 for operating a wire min now trap without name attached. Others include H ward R. Hyde 1 for 18 raccoon in Stony Creek, Nathaniel Chad 10 for three raccoon in Queensbury, Franklin Ware 15 for one raccoon in Thurman, Leon Wells 6240 for nine raccoons in Hague.
Members of Hudson Valley Lodge of Odd Fellows were announced to supervise arrangements at the USO Club in Masonme Temple this weekend. Grand Frank Hotton presided at the meeting on Fifth Street Temple. A quiz on lodge rules will be held at the temple Thursday night. Joan Johnson and Fred Dusan are cochairmen, Harry Macomber was received into membership. Several members attended a district deputies meeting at St Pauls Lodge on State Street in Schenectady.
Former oil users show little likelihood of returning to oil heat, citing fuel shortages and limited access to substitutes. Officials in upstate New York indicate only restricted permission plans and emphasize the need to manage energy alternatives amid ongoing constraints.
Pin ball machines and punchboards were seized at the 9 and 20 Diner at the junction of New York and Pittsfield Roads. Hauenotun, proprietor, was arrested about 3 pm yesterday by County Detective Collins and Harold Hattiman on a gambling devices possession charge. Arraigned before Justice George K lush, adjourned for counsel, case set for 10:30 am Tuesday. Released in $10 cash bond. Officers acted under Dist Atty Wiley, seizing two pinball machines and five punchboards.
Dr Edward J Callahan a 51 year old Saratoga County physician and civic figure died Monday evening after months of illness He served in World War I Medical Corps and practiced in Schuylerville He helped build the municipal bathing beach and was health officer for Schuylerville Victory Mills and Saratoga Springs He is survived by his widow a son Pvt Robert Callahan a daughter Ann Smith Callahan a brother and two sisters The funeral will be at 9 am from the residence and 9 30 am at the Church of the Visitation with a solemn Mass Burial in St Marys Cemetery Schuylerville
A subpoena was issued for John J O Connell Jr chairman of the Albany County Democratic Committee in a state law department inquiry into Albany political advertisements. Edward W Scully said he wants pre election ads signed by the county committee linking upstate Republican groups and some state police. Subpoenas were also issued for Mrs Margaret O Connell Michel Dohtis and George I Foy in the ad inquiry.
Nominating committees were appointed by President Carl E Larkin of the Uniformed Firemen Association. The regular committee lists Hoseman John Prendergast at Central Fire station as chairman along with Lieut Frank Hunt and Driver Arthur O'Brien. An opposition slate names Hoseman Getalé Guiffia as chairman with Hoseman Thomas Evets and Driver Dan Cana. The committees will report back before the notation Monday December 6.
R P S announces a dance at The Hendrick Hudson Saturday from 9 p m to 1 a m sponsored by the sophomore class. Thomas Van Arsdale, president of the S U A and committee chairman, said music will be provided by Fermie Caiins and the orchestra. Special features will be presented by the clans.
Three officers from this area were promoted from second to first lieutenant per a War Department report. Albert Evans Hems of 17 Eve Street, this city, Joseph Francis Bosley of 1228 Fourth Street, Rensselaer, and William Joge ny Cummings of 1st Ninth Avenue, Watervliet, receive the rank. Lieutenant Paul E. B., from this city, has been ordered to active duty.
Freezing temperatures expected this morning after a 36 hour rainstorm and snow flurries. unofficial readings near 40 and official 38 as Weather Bureau predicts a drop to at least 30. continued rain today with possible heavier rain and minor river cresting along Poesten Kill and Hudson.
Over thirty Home Bureau leaders nationwide attended a wartime meal demonstration at St Johns Church recency. Nutrition expert Wood of Cornell prepared a meal using food drippings and emphasized cereals and soybean products. The menu featured a lemon shredded carrot salad on apple rings over endive and soybean cookies for dessert.
Dr. Bennett a Union Theological Seminary faculty member will speak at a public mass religious meeting at First Baptist Church on Tuesday November 16 under the Rensselaer County Council of Religious Education. The Troy council meeting was held last night at the Troy M C A with Rev William A Perry presiding. Bennett will also speak in Albany that day for the State Council Churches in conjunction with the Federal Council of Churches nationwide program. The Troy meeting begins at 745 pm with Rev Richard Cummings guiding worship.
Members of the Taconic Valley American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs Helen ing of Be n to arrange Christmas gifts for a bereaved family and to support an advertisement in the auxiliary paper seeking blood plasma. Reports from the Kingston fall conference were read by Miss Nina Wian and Miss Ruth Simmonson. Mrs Cora Smith of Petersburg received a complimentary copy of the paper and was considered for honorary membership. her son was killed in the South Pacific. A covered dish supper at Mrs Martha Saxby’s home will precede the next meeting and a Christmas crash will follow.
Albany attorney Seth T. Cole received the DeMolay Legion of Honor Degree in a ceremony led by Frank H. Deal of Troy as grand junior counselor. Assistants included John W. Frazer and Legionaries Arno G. Schubert and Chester G. Millhouse.
The Blue Birds of Redeemer Lutheran Church will gather at 3 30 p.m. tomorrow under the new leader Miss Virginia Shaw at 7 Wath Street. Girls aged eight to ten who wish to join may call Miss Shaw or Miss Dorr Putts. Several variances arise from the promotion of older members to the Camp Fire Girls.
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