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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1945
Page
6
Fragmented OCR text discusses rising living costs nationwide with references to prices and expenses. No clear events or people are identifiable. the readable portions imply general economic strain and price increases across households.
A boxing event is broadcast on WTRY at 10 PM tied to Gillette Cavalcade of Sports. The telecast features a twenty one weight class champ and highlights sponsorship by Gillette products.
The text notes sharp price increases across commodities including cotton cloth up 66 percent and woolen goods 43 percent while shoes rise 32 percent. It attributes the inflation to manufacturers producing fewer cheap items and more expensive goods amid wartime demand, with rents up 3 percent as a notable hold in living costs.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Townsend Clbs of Rensselaer County announce a cafeteria supper to be served in the Chasan Building on Thursday December 13. President Mrs Cora Traver lists committees for supper and craft sale items including aprons fancy work and handmade quilts with proceeds likely aiding club activities. Mrs Edward Wells hosts November 5 at her home on Ninth Street.
Mrs. Andrew J. Neville of 1045 Sixth Avenue and her husband celebrated their golden wedding with a family turkey dinner at their daughter Majonn J. Leonard’s Albany home. They received gifts and cards from friends, with a private observance at St. Mary’s Church noted.
At a central New Lebanon school hearing about flood damage Col Clarence Henshaw and Allen Dantera presented estimates. The railroad spent 55000 restoring tracks and seven dollars per train reroute during the deluge. About 200 people attended as engineers pledged to compile further estimates likely by July before new flood control action.
A parade from the school grounds to the athletic field precedes a football event with introductions of teachers and team captain Louw Baltey. Hayride plans, a square dance, and Rosary Society dinner are noted, plus a Grand Chapter report and homecoming reception. An observation on malaria treatment with Atabrine is included.
Sergeant Mulcahy of the 192nd Finance Section stationed in Yokohama writes of a warm reception as his unit passed the Japanese Military Academy. He notes Japanese schoolchildren waved and made the “W” sign during the greeting. He is brother to Rev. John H. C. Mulcahy of Schenectady.
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