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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1943
Page
9
Card of Thanks for Dr William J Henchey and In Memoriam notices for Arthur F Oathout plus multiple obituaries from a Troy area newspaper. Entries list names, residences, and funeral details including hospital and church services, private interments, and family relations across Troy Waterford Cohoes West Hoosick and nearby locales.
James Hunter, 68, of 77 Second Avenue, is in critical condition at Leonard Hospital after a collision on Second Avenue near West 2nd Street. Driver Clerrenne J Van Sleet, 39, of Mas ten Avenue, Cohoes, said he swerved to avoid Hunter who was crossing. Hunter suffered multiple injuries including leg, facial, and skull injuries. At Leonard Hospital, treatment continued with reported critical yet responsive status. In the Watervliet incident, Vera Stilka, 51, of 951 Broadway, was hurt in a head on collision on Troy-Grafton Road near Clums Corners, with injuries to knees and head. She was taken to Troy Hospital. Other occupants in Bulson’s car included a child and Irene Ives. their status was not learned. Police and troopers investigated both crashes.
Shortages of coal in Hoo sick Falls, Buskirk, North Hoosick, Johnsonville, and Rensselaer eased by shipments arranged by the area Office of Defense Transportation under district Manager A. C. Dunn. Similar shortages in Moors, Chatham, and North Creek persisted, though North Creek shipments arrived after depletion. An investigation into delays is underway. ODT urged rapid action by the Solid Fuels administrative committee to ensure fair, voluntary distribution and local dealer clearing houses to prevent further shortfalls.
The Third Order of St. Francis met at St. Anthony's Church and decided to afghan for the USO. Mrs. Michael Fazioli led the meeting with Rev. Roger Imperial describing Love Thy God and Thy Neighbors. Members were to assist at the Blind Sale on Third Street Saturday and gratitude was expressed to helpers.
David A Cairns son of the late Dennis J Cairns and Laura HK Cairns of this city died yesterday after a brief illness. He was born in Troy and lived here all his life. He is survived by his mother and three brothers Walter B Donald J and LeRoy G. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 am from the funeral home of George A McLoughlin & Sons 3258 Sixth Avenue thence to St Patrick's Church for a solemn requiem mass at 9:30 am.
In this city on Nov. 2, 1993 Cora b. Huested wife of the late Monroe C. Sylvester mother of Mrs. Richard Ostrander of Troy Mrs. Clif ford Paul of Los Angeles Cal and Mrs. Edward Gallico of Troy and Grester of Watervliet from the residence 216 Ninth St Tuesday morning at 10:30 Burial at Peters fying NY Friends may call at the Wienne Monday evening from 1 to bed During the past Week veryirs were held at the Gardner Karl Memorial Chapel and Crematorum at Oakwood Cemetery for the following DRE VIRGINIA NokMesT ARTHUR H HOWATT ARTHUR TkOBSEN
The Troy Young People's Christian Federation installed five officers led by Rev Frederick Evans at Second Presbyterian Church. New officers include Miss Mary Bass president, Miss Anita Kenyon vice president, Miss Marian Keeler recording secretary, Mrs Donald R Clark corresponding secretary, and Miss Dorothy Ward treasurer. The meeting discussed wartime housing strain in southern towns and federation plans to provide discussion leaders to area groups. Rev William J Clark of Watervliet spoke on the differing impacts of war worker influx in the South, citing Wilmington and Jacksonville growth and urging community preparation and support. The event featured a song fest led by Rev Ernest F Tripp and was attended by many area young people.
Retiring Supreme Court Justice John C. Crasper of Messena was guest of honor at a Queensbury Hotel dinner in Glens Falls attended by over 200 judges, attorneys and friends. He leaves the bench after 22 years on the Supreme Court with a Silver tea service presented by County Judge A. J. Hammer.
The Troy Public Library will exhibit newly acquired titles for one week. Works include Chiangs of China by E. Clark, Personality Unlimited by Veronica Dengel, Magic by J. B. Massey, Dynamite King by Hel Pauli, siege of Hongkong by B. A. Proulx, Harriet by Florence Ryerson, Music Lover's Handbook edited by Elsegmoeister, Flight From Terror by Otto Strasser, Men in Motion by H. J. Taylor, and fiction titles such as See What I Mean, The Turnbulls, Dunn brook, Fleet in the Forest, Ramrod, and more.
Detective Andrew P. Lovelock was removed to Troy Hospital from the Fifth Avenue Hotel after a sidewalk fall on River Street north of Grand Street. He suffered a injury to the right hip and was attended by Dr. Joseph Padaling before being held for further treatment.
Pvt. John Jackson of Greenwich has been killed in action in Sicily, per War Department telegram received by his parents. He left Greenwich with the February draft, served with Field Artillery at Fort Bragg, and earlier operated overseas in North Africa. Survived by wife Doris Winchell, parents, three brothers William George and Isaac Jackson, two sisters Dorothy and Joan, with other relatives.
William Peace of Akron Ohio and John Delaney of Brooklyn were named grand marshal and president of the Union at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute after a quiet election weekend. Peace defeated Richard Nickerson of Providence and Delaney defeated William Miller of Pittsburgh, with the results announced after the Senior Prom in the 1987 gym.
Three Troy youths, two 15 year olds and one 11, are to be arraigned in Rensselaer County Children’s Court on juvenile delinquency charges tied to a burglary at the rear garage of Frank Speciale at 2163 Sixth Avenue. A bicycle and groceries valued at 50 dollars were stolen.
Leonard Mokoyzick aged 14 son of Mr and Mrs Michael Mokoyzick of Galway died at Benedict Memorial Hospital Ralston Spa from a bullet wound after a .32 rifle discharged while he and a companion played with the weapon They did not know the rifle was loaded Coroner Frederick G Eaton and State Trooper E J Holohean investigated an inquest pending autopsy performed by Dr Eaton He is survived by his parents and two sisters Margaret and Helen Mokoyzick.
In Albany Judge Francis Bergan heard testimony on whether William J. Shea will be held for grand jury action over illegal registration charges. George A. Noonan, a Cohoes Republican committeeman, testified seeing Shea register as Joseph W. Shea at 127 Main Street. Multiple witnesses linked addresses 9 John Street 50 Mohawk Street 127 Main Street to Shea though he lived on Boght Road.
A lively USO week end at the Troy Masonic Temple drew Navy and Army personnel who described the scene as peachy and swell. A Georgia Navy pre flight student explained the term while others from New York joined the festivities. The Saturday program featured a dance and boxing acts by the Blair Brothers, with buffet supper by Seton Guild and Knights of Columbus members hosting the event.
Supreme Court Justice Pierce H. Russell signs a show cause order sought by Timothy J. Mahoney Republican challenger against the Board of Elections and district inspectors to count disputed ballots and recanvass the Third Ward vote. Lyons leads Mahoney 243 to 226 with servicemen overseas ballots pending. Voting machines were guarded from election night through the recount start.
Aldermen will review Troy’s new city budget based on the 1944 tax rate. A first hearing is planned for Wednesday night with a public hearing and final action set for Thursday, December 2. Mayor-elect John J. Ahern and Mayor Frank J. Hogan discussed the draft, with Ahern to return recommendations early next week. The Board of Estimate and Apportionment will receive the budget at its regular meeting prior to council consideration.
Members of the Ladies Council United Commercial Travelers entertained at 142nd Street Odd Fellows Hall. Edward W Morris Kingston spoke as past supreme counsellor. A January reception for A J Snyder was planned. Trey grand counsellor of the state organization named the arrangements team including S Dexter, W C Dunker, W R Martin, C Milanese, F Massaro, C A O Connor, W Irwin and A E Barth. John H Ryan of Troy was initiated as a new member.
Lawrence Art Museum at Williams College adds 168 pieces of rare early American furniture and portraits by British and American masters of the 15th century. Gifts come from Charles M. Davenport and another donor who recently died, per the museum’s annual report by director Karl Weston.
Arthur B. Porter of Granville was released on $4,000 bail after appearing before U S Commissioner David S. Fiske in Hudson Falls. The case involves alleged misappropriation of funds by the cashier of the defunct Poultney National Bank, Charles J. Holmes, and others, with the Rutland hearing pending.
Gratton leads the county in exceeding the Allied Communities War Chest quota by 25 percent as 16 more firms top their targets. The drive totals $169.00 with volunteers urged to press on house to house for final push. campaign chair Ernest L. Warncke notes many firms have yet to file reports and more contributions are gratefully accepted.
Conservation Commissioner John A White announces the opening of ice fishing with new law allowances for tip-ups. Protected waters are closed. many waters in Rensselaer Washington and Saratoga counties restrict tip-ups with dates for pike pickerel and pike perch. The season runs through April 30 1944 with up to five tip-ups per fisherman under strict attendance and local closures listed. A separate item reports Frank Driscoll 47 of 1811 Key Avenue hospitalized after a broken nose in a police incident near Central Pole Station with hospital transfer.
Mrs Ruth Simons 39, jailed in Columbia County on a first degree murder charge as an accomplice for allegedly inducing ex-employee Arthur Decker to kill Simons' mother in law on a farm near Ancram. Decker, also jailed, said to have testified two weeks plan existed. Proceedings adjourned for counsel.
Rev. John Lawrence Morrissey, 78, pastor of St. Joseph's Church in Fort Edward for over 27 years, died Saturday night after a long illness. A native of Tuttle Falls born in 1865, he studied at St. Mary's Provincial Seminary Troy and was ordained earlier years.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference opposition and annual election activity among uniformed firemen. Mentions include names like Hunt, Timothy M., Michael J., Beeson, Capt. Eduard, and Clinton. Context unclear, likely internal campaign or electoral logistics within a fire department union.
Fragmentary OCR notes a person or entity linked to linen trade with possible references to tw and coal stoll and a past cognate term. Readable items point to a historical commerce fragment without clear dates or full names.
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