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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1945
Page
8
Seniors at Watervliet High perform a stage production with a diverse cast and students from multiple classes. The article lists participants including students, faculty, and highlights the event as a school showcase with local community involvement.
Plans completed for a community bazaar at St Broil Chuzen Hall Maplewood on Sep 4 with 7 pm start. Organized by Maplewood May Fire Department with refreshments, activities including pigs and vehicles, led by Hetty P Haeis president of the Volunteer Fire Department. A volunteer gathering is urged to attend the start with a mile pipe ceremony planned.
Two Watervliet brothers, Robert and Murphy, served as mates aboard a vessel bound for Europe. Robert, a 13 year Navy veteran, participated in early port activities and later served in the Pacific with the Third and Fifth Fleet, while Harold died in action during World War II.
A car reported stolen from Twenty fifth Street and Second Avenue was located near East Greenbush after a pursuit. Troopers recovered the vehicle near Watervliet and detained a youth at Greenbush Police Post before sending him to a hospital for evaluation. Nearby, a separate community testimonial honored foreman John Hurd and railroad workers’ association events with John Bilder presiding.
A lengthy notice describes funeral arrangements and interment details for local figures including Mr Kennedy and Mr Bergland. It mentions speeches by dignitaries, a fund event for Mt Phos and Van Vrinkin, and a military connection with Edward Hoonmen. Also listed are attendees, church involvement, and a memorial program with a parade of community names.
Mayor James F Danton announced Watervliet will issue a sinking fund of 870.008 tied to postwar projects funded by end of 1916 through budgeted allocations. A total of 315,009 was set aside for War Bonds, with 470,000 included for 1916 and a 1948 budget noted at 370 neo. The first postwar project is a swimming pool on Second Avenue between Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets, slated for early February, plus relocation of a recreation center and drainage improvements on Second Avenue. Municipal aid for returning veterans appears in 1916 budget with 1,400 set for veterans, compared to 700 for this year.
Salem Mire George Rapphaw returned from Athane after spending four days with pelutine Mrs Kathaine Coulter and James Coulter. Albany visitors Eleanor Jones and misadean Stockhem of Troy joined several locals including Mr and Mrs Wiliam Collins of Troy. Various townspeople were noted visiting relatives and spending winter time away, with several trips to New London Conn and Springfield Mass mentioned.
Church wall supper meeting held today in the church dining hall at 6:30 pm with tentative plans for the Tall and Winkel program outlined. Mount Ida Memorial Presbyterian Ghuvely manse 2 Batson Avenue hosted by CG Wiley Dgan presiding. Board of Trustees met and officers discussed church business while Batson Avenue activity continued. Blister removal instruction for paint prep noted as safety tip.
A string of deaths and funeral services are reported, including Earl VanDenburg of Liberty and Burt VanDenburg relatives, Horace Fasaher Hoare, John L Buckley, Mrs Mann Daniels, Mrs Burns, Frederick Shires, Mrs Dulla Gainor, Patrick Guvie, Agnes C Sheeran, Edward Doubleday, Patrick Guvie, and Theresa Hennessy among others. Survivors span family members in Crown Point, Cambridge, Watervliet, Greenwich, Troy, and nearby towns, with services at St Peters, St Marys, and local churches. Interments follow at St Marys Cemetery, Oakwood Cemetery, and local plots.
A scrambled report describes a buying spree involving ships and armor, with mentions of US battleships and destroyers moving toward Capetown. The piece cites high diamond prices and multiple dealers, then veers into obituaries and funeral notices for local residents with details on families and services.
A 1943 price level for restaurants is under review by authorities. The OPA plans to set new pricing rules effective June 1 1944, affecting menus and sale prices. The ruling revises current Sunday price allowances and may raise typical charges by up to sixteen percent compared with earlier rates.
Burton EB Feldman of 172 seat Blient recently commissioned as second lieutenant in the Army at Fort Sill Oklahoma after graduating from the Field Artillery Replacement Tasking Center. He is a Syracuse University student and Roy High School alumnus. Two brothers, Pvt Fred Feldman and Cpl Albert Feldman, also serve in the Army.
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