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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1943
Page
2
Swing shift workers can join the Y M C A in midnish hours for the daily dozen and gym games at Tray Central Y M C A. Programs run midnight to 1 30 am on select days with growing industrial worker participation and staff planning to expand midnight physical activities.
Several groups meet weekly at the Y on varied topics from Skill Quest courses in navigation and Spanish to a drama rehearsal and charity work. Weekly gatherings include chess, bowling, and workshop sessions, plus a bustling lobby where patrons play games and use reading facilities. The railroad branch offers a wide program benefiting hundreds monthly.
An ad touts a “Labskin” four purpose cream that cleanses, tightens, lightens, and moisturizes. It claims to remove blemishes and dirt from pores, with bold promises of fresher, younger looking skin and a new born glow.
Dr. Caswell M. Miles, supervisor of physical education for the State Department of Education, spoke to the Sand Lake Poestenkill PTA at West Sand Lake School about state fitness efforts. He showed films Fit to Fight on Any Front and We Can Take It, promoting pre induction training and wartime health, urging communities to start local programs.
The Sycaway The Sycamore 4-H Club held its regular meeting at Memorial Church house led by Mrs. Helen Campbell and Mrs. Dorothy McCabe. One new member, Anne Robertson, was welcomed. Reports covered the ghost party hosted by Miss Marilyn Moxing on Mellon Avenue, with committee members including Ruth Smith and Barbara.
Marine Fighter Squadron the Swashbucklers credited with 83 total Jap planes, ten in a single air raid near Bougainville and Guadalcanal. Commanded by Maj. John R. Burnett, the unit includes aces Second Lieut. Alvin Jensen and First Lieuts. Hartwell Scarborough and Stanley Synar with multiple confirmed kills. Also notes a daring dusk attack on Kahili airbase and ground victories, plus rostered pilots with واحد planes.
Rev Eugene Cunningham named chairman of the Seventeenth Ward honor roll committee as plans unfold for a permanent stone memorial in city park at W23rd Street and Second Avenue. A house to house canvass and fundraising drive were outlined with deputies and leaders named to committees for stone design, publicity, and outreach to every ward family. The plan aims to honor boys and girls in service with a durable memorial and input from residents on memorial type and dating.
Nearly 100 Troy area students aged 17 to 21, recent graduates or to graduate by March 1, 1944, sat the second qualifying test for the Army specialized training and Navy V-12 programs across seven high schools. Candidates could choose Army or Navy on the form. Scores and participation varied by school, with Catholic Central 17, Troy 21, Lansingburg 14, Waterbury 22, Cohoes 8, Tu Lake Institute 7, and Waterford 5. The exam gauged aptitude and general knowledge for college training supported by the services, potentially leading to officer commissions after further training.
A few thousand miners in western and central Pennsylvania held out yesterday against returning to work under a new contract. About 4,000 men remained on strike in 16 mines, with total still at 6,500. Pittsburg Coal Co had 2,300 idle in five pits, U.S. Steel Corp two mines with 350 idle, and Verner mine of McDonald Mining Co in Washington County idle. In central Pennsylvania some 2,600 in 11 mines did not work, with Redlands No 11 at Hellwood Indiana County the only mine closed today at 300 men.
Oriental Temple fall ceremonial set for Music Hall Tuesday with dinner at The Hendrick Hudson. Candidates report 4 pm to Masonic Temple. dinner 5 to 7 pm. program 7 to 10:15 pm includes band concert, business session, organ recital by Arthur E. Xander, and ceremonial sections. Mor ley El MavHeng of Toronto to visit December 15.
Clifford L. Mille of Claverack, a longtime Democrat and close friend of Franklin D. Roosevelt, died in Hudson City Hospital after a period of illness. He owned two fruit farms in Claverack and operated an apple packing and storage business.
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