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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1944
Page
12
A Catholic Charities worker guides distressed families through upheaval caused by war and illness. Mary Lou, Mary Len, and Billy receive psychiatric guidance, school reintegration, and steady support to rebuild trust and stability with their fathers and foster homes.
Allied Communities will launch a War Chest drive with a goal of 285000, 120.50 higher than last year, directed locally without outside help. J Westeyn Wood announced the minimum 235000 needed for 20 agencies and 221 national War Chest agencies, urging last year contributors to give 2 percent more. The drive opens next Wednesday and ends October 2. Local cities Troy Waterville Waterford Glensland and Rensselaer County are pledged to reach the goal.
A couple void of a child finds joy through fostering via Catholic Charities, boosting home warmth as a worker notes volunteers enjoy watching foster children grow into good citizens. In the past year the agency aided 399 adults and 687 children, part of Allied Communities War Chest support amid wartime hardship.
Odd Fellows events resume at Odd Fellows Hall this week with 9:30 pm socials led by Albert Snover and G in Pfeiffer. Albia Lodge meets tomorrow at 3 pm with Albert R. Fox presiding to plan fall and winter work. Women's Guild Mission group meets at 8 pm at 60 Desson Avenue hosted by Mrs. Clara Schutt and Mrs. George J. Sirohecker. Rebekah Lodge held a Tuesday meeting with social committee named for October. officers to be installed next meeting.
Four actions for damages totaling 520,150 filed in Rensselaer Supreme Court by residents of Valley Falls Eagle Bridge and Buskirk against Walter Lauéer. Car crash on Schaghn Coke Stillwater highway dated November 7 1943. Plaintiffs Evelyn Jarvis Fatimie Buckley Bernard Geren Fred M Young seek 10000 7500 1150 21500 respectively. Edward O Connor Oliver Scully Burns and Delaney represent plaintiffs while Joan J Scully defends.
Gamma Chapter officers elected with Phyllis Winkler as vice president and Sally Beck as corresponding secretary. Estelle Siegel named president and formed a tele phone squad including Beverly Stockser, Sally Beck, and Alberta Bravemah. Music party set for Sunday at 3 PM at the Jewish Community Center with Audrey Silverman and Rosalin Glazier arranging.
Albany men including Acting Mayor Frank Harris and city officials face a move to quash a conspiracy indictment linked to Cassidy’s transfer. Special prosecutor Monaghan will respond after defense claims of due process, grand jury excess, and speedy trial rights. Hearing before Justice Swift set. parties dispute proper venue and procedure.
Governor Dewey ordered a grand jury probe of legislative spending after three notable horse racing figures appeared in Albany, George D. Widener president of the Westchester Racing Association, John A. Esra treasurer of the Saratoga Race Association, and John C. Clinth president of the Miami Jockey Club, along with Mrs. Sol Ullman and W. Thompson. Letters of administration issued in Surrogate's Court assign Jesse Scriven's estate of 709 dollars to daughter Mary E. Hamilton with son Elwin P. Scriven also named. Chester G. Wager serves as attorney.
Selbert serves as recording secretary after the gathering. The meeting at the club rooms includes a supper. Under House committee direction led by Charles Schermerhorn, J McNamara is named president. Westminster Presbyterian officers elected include Brady as vice president and a rummage sale planned at Coon's Wire. Cavem and Mollin named secretary and treasurer respectively.
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