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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1945
Page
1
A note announces a Wednesday regular meeting of the Fire District. The brief item notes the meeting time and location, with officials expected to discuss routine district business and local fire safety matters.
The Catholic Daughters of America Diocesan convention will be held in Saratoga Springs with Rev. F Meginn and Miss Marie Curry among speakers.
Clerks in Rensselaer County issue jury service notices to city and county residents with theft community ties. Exemptions are to be claimed at the County Clerk's office by Oct. 15, with locations and times set across Troy and surrounding towns for women to sign and submit excuses.
A concise item notes a local event at a fire station in Or announcing a ball or fundraiser. Readable fragments mention Munte and HBO in connection with the address 30030, suggesting community gathering details and potential sponsors or organizers.
Major Lindsniey McChesney of McChesney & Henney, Troy, returned to private practice after receiving an honorable discharge from the Air Transport Command. He served since Aug 6, 1942, in intelligence, contracts, and termination duties, stationed in the U S, England, and Germany, including Hanau Field near Frankfurt. He attended Officers' Training College in Washington and the Judge Advocate School at the University of Michigan.
Fire Chief Charles E Brunell of the Wrymaentskill Fire Department urged residents to avoid burning brush or grass this fall. He warned tall grass creates high fire risk and could cause serious damage. Each grass fire alarm strains fire apparatus and risks injuries to responders.
Wynantskill Social Club sponsors a Friday night dance with music by Swen Files and his orchestra. About 20 attendees heard Democratic candidates for town office introduced to Isaac Film Jr, committeeman, with plans for a notarized event next Wednesday evening October 24 at the firehouse.
Lt John B Groom son of Mr and Mrs William Groom of 15 Kinloch Avenue husband of Mrs Marjorie MacManus Groom of 10 Park View Court has received the Purple Heart for wounds in action on Okinawa He was promoted to first lieutenant and rejoined his division at Mindoro after an Army Hospital stay Overseas since 1943 he is a veteran of Munda Saipan and Okinawa.
Mayor John J. Ahern urged the Third Naval District to send several vessels to Troy for Navy Day festivities October 27. Albany plans a regional celebration with eight Navy combat ships visiting from October 22 to 30, and the mayor offered cooperation with Troy Schenectady area events. He discussed entertainment for personnel with Troy Chamber of Commerce president Samuel W. MacCochrane and wrote the request to the district office, telephoning from Albany and then mailing the letter Saturday morning.
Chief of Police John T. McGovern reports a seven car crash near Schenectady after a high school football game. Six carts from Schenectady high school students were involved. two injured, one arrested. McGovern warns parents about how young drivers handle the family car.
Michael Cuseno and George Mare, both Schoenectady students, along with others including Philip Lashier of Saugerties, were involved in a vehicle incident. Mare, 19, was charged with driving without a licensed driver. Two students were injured.
Eugene B. Terwilliger of Tribes Hun for MiGre Tar I years, a member of Troop G, has resigned to pursue other work in the community. He has served at the Fonda outpost for the last three years. Joseph Swift was the first graduate of West Boict.
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