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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1944
Page
1
The defeat concession follows a contested election in the county with Justice F. Walter Bilee overseeing the proceedings. Campaign figures and local officials from Schoharie Greene and Bromphou weigh the implications as the Board of Supervisors prepares for next steps under existing election law.
A veteran of the present war, Edward Cope of Budge Street Schenectady, was fined 25 dollars for cruelty to a dog. Judge Homer Brown of Niskayuna gave the defendant a severe reprimand after findings of neglect and mal treatment without food or water while the dog waited.
The Disabled American Veterans chapter announced a three-part memorial for war veterans with services led by Rev. A Kelley. Sol M. Brafman presided at a Has ong Hall gathering. A memorial mass is set for 10 am tomorrow at St. Mary’s, followed by an Armistice program at 4 pm in the High School auditorium with Mayor John J. Ahern, Rabbi Reuben Sloim, and Attorney General L. Ryan among speakers.
A parish campaign brings together Troy area veterans organizations including American Legion posts and Jewish War Veterans to collect crutches and canes. William Langlais chairs the effort with drop sites at Fourth Police Precinct, Harmony Hall, and Burns Cigar Store.
Boston Relief Corps met Wednesday with Mable Baker presiding. Guests from Schenectady included Mrs. Etta Finch and Mrs. Mae Sisson. Arrangements were made for two food sales on November 19 and a card party on November 22 at the home of Mrs. Rosella Allen. A covered dish supper is planned for December 13 with Mrs. Charlotte Robinson as chairman.
The Challenger, a Southern Pacific main line express bound for San Francisco, derailed three miles west of Colfax. Nine bodies were recovered, including four railway personnel and five civilians. the dead include a soldier and two sailors. Injuries were reported but numbers vary. Rescue teams completed searches of the wreckage.
A Wednesday meeting of the Business and Industrial Committee of CA group followed a supper. The committee heard reports from the newly formed Suginess and Industrial group and discussed additional programs. Mrs. Rothers Wyat and Mrs. Ha participated in the session.
Synagogues announce Eve and Armistice Day services. Temple Beth El and Third Street Temple hold afternoon and evening rites with sermons by Rebbi Reuben Slonim and Rabbi Charles B. Lesser. Sisterhood groups plan gatherings and refreshments. Beth Israel Sharah Tephilah and the Jewish Orides Brotherhood sponsor observances.
The Hoosac School boys choir will sing at the Church of the Ascension Sunday 11 am service. Rev. Meredith Wood headmaster will celebrate the choral Eucharist and preach on The Liturgical Movement in the Episcopal Church. The delegation will meet at Troy Depot at 9:15 am and depart. Rehearsals for the choir are today at 4 pm for juniors and 7:23 pm for seniors.
Joseph Washington, 17, of Troy, pleaded guilty to second degree robbery and was sentenced by Judge James W. Liddle to an indeterminate term in the Elmira Reformatory. The case involved four Negroes linked to the Behenstrede property theft. a one year suspended sentence for one defendant, and restitution of $60 to the victim, William E. Clay.
A barge at Lock just above the guard gate in the Barge Canal was destroyed by fire. The Hankerdocker Steamer Co. called in ice companies of Waterford to help. Firemen fought six hours but could not control the blaze. The barge Franklin Anally sank at Tam and was said to carry coal.
Troy airman Staff Sergeant John J. Quinlan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joan J. Quinlan of 21 Panel Avenue, reports flying ten missions over Berlin and other targets. He credits Yankee grit and luck for survival, notes two presidential unit citations, the Air Medal, and three Oak Leaf clusters, and says he will return to Atlantic City for reassignment after furlough.
Two actions halted in the Rensselaer County Supreme Court as of yesterday per county clerk papers. The suits involved Eunice Sherman versus Charles C. McCumber and Clarence L. Bliss versus the American Lumberman's Mutual Casualty Co.
Final plans were made for the Sunday School Class of the First Presbyterian Church of Lepsingburg to hold a Christmas party at Mrs Genung's home on December 4. Mrs Henry O'Bryan hosted with assistants Mira Stanley Zeliner Mrs Harold Petersen and Mrs Genang aiding. Devotions were led by Miss Eagen.
Harold Forlett and Mr. Edgar Fisher were noted figures in a program presented by Mig. The brief item records their involvement and attendance, highlighting the event context and the participants.
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