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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1943
Page
7
The Troy Record for November 15 1943 reports hourly temperature readings. Weather data includes time stamps and observed degrees, aiding local daily planning and historical climate reference.
Books as a Bridge Between Two Worlds will be the Emma Willard School talk topic on Friday at 8pm. Princess Paul Sapieha American born novelist and wife of a Polish nobleman will discuss her career and travels alongside her autobiographical and fiction works.
A collection of new juvenile books will be shown in the Troy Public Library children’s room during book week, running today through Saturday. The display features early 19th century child classics, newer titles for younger readers, stories for elementary grades, works for older youths, and select non fiction titles including aviation and music histories.
Clarence C G Hutchinson aged 46 former Rensselaer city engineer who retired in 1936 after eight years service died yesterday at House of Mercy Hospital Pittsfield Massachusetts He was a member of Pumper 4 of the Rensselaer Fire Department Survived by two brothers John and Frank of Rensselaer and one sister Mrs Philip Wilkinson of Pittsfield The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 pm from L F Mann Funeral Home Rensselaer with interment at Albany Rural Cemetery
Miss Susan Gardner aged 68 a resident patient at Child's Hospital Albany collapsed at the main entrance of All Saints Cathedral and died shortly afterward before services commemorating the Albany Diocese founding anniversary. Coroner J Gregory Nealon and Dr William Hughes were among those present and attributed the death to a heart attack.
Carolyn Carnweil seven of 5 Prospect Avenue was taken to Samari tan Hospital by Patrolmen Edward Houlihan and Frank Dippo after a fore head laceration near her home while playing with companions. She received treatment and was returned home.
Nathan Sidman was appointed prosecuting attorney to handle price violation cases for the Trade Union's sub committee on enforcing price ceilings in Rensselaer County. The panel seeks volunteers, aims to educate on voluntary compliance, and plans to push a city ordinance against overcharging.
Traces of the season’s first snow appeared on hills east of Troy after a violent Saturday afternoon squall. Lansingburg saw brief cold rain, while the city had snow and rain mix for about 15 minutes. Cold west winds persisted, with temperatures around 27 to 29 degrees overnight and a forecast low near 25 degrees.
Federal approval from the Civil Aeronautics Authority clears Milton Airport in Saratoga County to operate under the Town of Milton. A seven hour guard shifts to prevent trespass and protect the lighting system was established, with available hangar space allocated. The airport can handle wartime type planes and has already hosted five emergency landings including two Army planes, two cadet planes, and a private aircraft.
A meeting of Dismona Rock Lodge I O O F will be conducted tonight in Diamond Rock Hall with Charles Hansen presiding as acting noble guard. Hudson Valey Lodge members will meet tomorrow night at the N12th Street temple and Bethlehem Rebekah Lodge meet Thursday night at Tizmond Rock Hall for a meeting and a Thanksgiving social.
Volunteers in the Allied Communities War Chest second annual campaign will present their first progress report at 12:15 p.m. during a luncheon at The Hendrick Hudson. Irving Salert, director of the NY State Area of the National CIO War Relief Committee, will speak on labor cooperation in chest campaigns nationwide. Ernest L. Warneke, general chairman, will receive the reports. Rabbi Alan S. Green will offer the invocation.
Gerald Dayton 4, a Poestenkill resident, died suddenly while cutting brush near Seven Up Bottling. Coroner says natural causes. He was active in the Poestenkill Fire Department PTA and local affairs. survived by wife Florence Dunton, three children, siblings, and other relatives. Body at sister Mrs McLoughlin’s Waterford home. funeral plans incomplete.
The Troy Burns Club Auxiliary celebrated its seventh anniversary with a Saturday night event at the M C A. Retiring president Mrs Gavin Lawson reported more than 600 dollars raised for war relief in two years and aided other efforts. New officers installed include Mrs Neil Laird president Mrs New Danskin vice president Mrs James Bowman secretary Mrs John R Phillips treasurer Mrs Anderson chaplain Mrs James B Lloyd pianist. John T Campbell thanked Lawson with a silver bowl while the auxiliary received a hostess set. Speeches were given by local and Albany guests. entertainment featured Doris Laird and Mrs George A Chapman. Refreshments and games ended the program. Members will join the Lady Macfarlane Lodge in Albany on November 22.
Apollo Court Order of Amaranth members will meet Thursday at 7 pm in the rooms 81 Fourth Street with Eva Vanderzee associate matron and John T. Hail gate royal patron presiding. The session will be followed by a miscellaneous sale of food and merchandise and a social hour. The committee for the sale includes Mary Holshiver Bertha Gardner Clara Davidson Pauline Greenwood and Della Miner.
Firemen summoned by an alarm from Box 188 shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday to a two car metal garage used as a tool house at the Immaculate Conception Monastery in Woodside. Police said the blaze was caused by burning leaves. The structure is owned by the Franciscan Fathers. Damage was slight.
Frank J. Niskey longtime Troy engineer and father of eight daughters and two sons died suddenly at his home 2379 Sixth Avenue after Saturday illness. Born in Lorain Ohio he recently lived in Troy fifteen years and worked for Koppers Construction Co. Funeral from his residence Wednesday at 9 am to St Peter's Church for a requiem mass at 9 30 am with interment in St Mary's Cemetery.
Petty Officer Rita LaValley of the WAVES visited the USO Club in Troy during furlough, touring the facilities and praising the lounge as soldiers and sailors enjoyed a buffet supper. The Saturday program featured Miss Olive Bonelli with a dancing team and violinist Emme Borden, under master of ceremonies John J. Tower, with Odd Fellows hosts coordinating duties.
The Albia Men's Club held its first annual dinner in the Odd Fellows Temple with wives and area residents as guests. Dr. John J. Quinlan praised the club's civic work on the ward honor roll. Thomas M. Maguire announced funds for landscaping and a concrete walk, with future upkeep to be considered. Chester L. Ashley served as toastmaster as entertainment featured songs and stories by local residents.
Troy Public Library announces a one week exhibition of new titles including Going Fishing by Negley Farson Pass port to Treason by Alan Hynd Origin of the American Revolution by J C Miller and Torpedo 8 by Ira Wolfert among others.
Mrs Mary F Quinn Southwick died at her home 219 Eighth Street. A lifelong resident of the city, she was daughter of the late Edward Quinn and Delia Coyne and widow of the late Warren K Southwick. Funeral services will be held from her residence at a time to be announced.
Raymond Sanders of 20 Fourth Street reported his 1941 coupe recovered Saturday afternoon by State Police Trooper J G Flubacher in Brunswick. The car valued at 1050 dollars. Second Lieut Carl William Johnston of 11 Corlisa Avenue Cohoes has been promoted to first Lieutenant.
Governor Dewey designated an extraordinary term from December 13 to investigate and prosecute election law violations. Supreme Court Justice Parton Swift will chair. J Edward Lumbard directs the state election fraud bureau. The so called war over Albany county politics widens with grand jury action and bail debates for defendants, including William Shea and Archie Putnam, tied to alleged illegal registrations and vote buying.
Alfred and Helen Moylans appealed to the Appellate Division after Supreme Court Justice Murray set aside a no cause verdict in Quell v Moylan. Quell seeks damages for August 14 injuries when he fell from a scaffold while carpentering the Moylans home.
A Friday morning fire in Jonesville damaged two homes. One house owned by George Head was destroyed while a second two story frame dwelling owned by Martin Plant of Clifton Park suffered heavy fire. The blaze spread to J. C. Burk's home, where extensive damage occurred but most furniture was saved.
Coroner Thomas J. Duffy and Dist. Atty. Earle Wiley plan to question two more witnesses in the fatal Troy accidents. George Watson Jr. and George Connolly died in separate incidents within a short span, with Watton struck by an automobile and Connolly killed in a train automobile crash at Middeburg Street crossing. An inquest is planned for Connolly and the Watson boy case.
Ten people were injured early Saturday night when a truck driven by Orville Moose of West Crazy ran out of control and tipped over a half mile north of Chestertown. Mrs. Margaret Moose died en route to Glens Falls Hospital. the other relatives suffered facial and head injuries.
Mountain View Home Bureau conducted two lesson meetings last week. The first discussed slip covers at 6 Magill Avenue hosted by Mrs. William Brady. The second focused on room arrangements at 2 Packer Avenue hosted by Mrs. Michael Carey. Lindus Thrasher spoke on color use for cheerful surroundings. Burnap presided at both sessions. Next meeting will be at 21 Packer Avenue hosted by Mrs. Morris Goodwin.
Mrs Milla L Newland widow of the late geologist Dr David J Newland dies Oct 18 in Menands and the will admitted by Surrogate Edward Rogan allocates seven tenths of the estate worth over 5000 to her while the remaining three tenths are divided between Charles W L Newland Menands and two daughters Miss Mila E Newland Burlington VT and Miss Lydia Newland Sweet Briar VA
A two story frame house owned and occupied by Andrew Semonek near Greenfield Center burned at about 5 30 am Friday. Semonek reported the blaze likely started from a defective chimney and said the home was insured.
Lewis S. Greenleaf Jr. will become chief deputy director and acting regional director of War Production Board Region Two, covering New York State and northern New Jersey. He succeeds Phillips Turnbull and returns from Yale Sheffield Scientific School to government service after a long career with Behr-Manning Corp. and local civic roles.
The Second Baptist Church dedicated a flag salute during morning services led by Pvt Donald M Roeck of Brunswick Road The flag bears 17 blue stars and one gold star honoring Pvt Alpha Thayer of Highland Avenue who died in service on January 21 A guest book from his parents was presented The church received a world map showing all service members from the church Miss Betty Wilbur donated the map Rev Earl B Robinson preached Who Will Win the War asserting victory lies with nations on God s side and peace after the war with the United Nations winning if they heed the Gospel of Christ
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