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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1943
Page
5
Mrs George Themister saluted a telegram that her daughter Mrs Jean Oppen held by the Japanese since December 1941 was exchanged for an Allied prisoner and was returning home aboard the Swedish liner Gripsholm. The message arrived during Canadian Thanksgiving, and the family expressed thanks for the reunion.
Selective Service Board 362 drafted men departed yesterday for final physicals at Albany. Leader was Kermit J. Smith of Stillwater with Benjamin V Hicks as assistant. Local roster includes Rocco DeSorbo William F Johnson Joseph F Santagato Louis Ponzillo Peter J Lefeo Robert E Blowers Edmund F Wallace Eugene T Kennard Frank J Genevick Frederick Devoe Stephen Hatalsky Theodore C Luciana Kenneth D Patenaude James G Inzoga Clarence Scott. Masonic Club Dance drew 100 plus youths at the Masonic Temple with DI Silverman and Rhythm Makers. another dance planned for Saturday. Engagement announced Miss Carlyn Rusho to Cadet S J Hammersley of Mechanicville. no wedding date set. Rotary address set Herman J Rosenthal, Troy piano instructor, speaks on Music in the War Effort at 12:15 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. brief piano recital prior. Shower honors Miss Adalene J Luther at aunt Mrs George Haney’s home Ensign Avenue. guests listed.
The Columbias of the City Bowling League lead the pennant race by two games over the American Suns. Top averages include Izzo 198 Gargano 192 Costanzo 191 DeStefano 188 DeCelle 187 DePaul 187 and more, with many players listed. Personal notes report returns from Atlantic City Albany Binghamton and Minnesota bound banners. Coast Guard Arthur Manso promoted to second class petty officer. Merchant Marine enlistment. Eastern Star officers attend Grand Chapter in New York. Church notes announce no Weekly Schools of Religion due to holiday and a Halloween party at Memorial Baptist School. First Presbyterian men's class opens with a program. Dr. George Gilbert to speak at St. Luke's and First Presbyterian.
Senior Hadassah will hold a War Bond and Stamp rally at the Jewish Community Center on October 31. Admission requires at least $1 in War Savings Stamps. The event welcomes men and women with games and refreshments. Chairs are Mrs. Irving Rubinstein and Mrs. Charles D. Engle.
Beman Park reports the Church Council of the Church of Christ Disciples meets this evening at Mrs. Samuel Cox’s home. The Builder's Class holds its first fall meeting at Mrs. Earl Ives’s home. John Bryce returns from New York City vacationing. Joseph Alexander, former Community Market owner, is on furlough. Evelyn Dish of Bennington visits Miss Kay Hussey at 228 Hoo sick Street. A Novena begins at 7:30 PM at St Paul’s Apostle with Benediction. Mr and Mrs. Samuel McKenney and daughter Joan visit Mrs. McKenney’s mother in Poughkeepsie. Mrs. William Horsfall of Bolivar Avenue also mentioned.
The Men’s Club sponsors an event on October 24 at 7 30 pm. The Ladies Magazine Circle plans an afternoon gathering with Mrs Dalton Neubauer at Pruyn’s Bill. Advice urges slowing before intersections to extend tire life.
A large group of servicemen on furlough and Navy students attended a Jewish Welfare Board USO Council cabaret at the Jewish Community Center. Malcolm Hormats, ace Army Air Forces pilot, was en route home as his parents received word. The event featured a floor show, dance routines, boxing exhibit, solo performances, and an extensive arrangements committee.
East Side A Family Night is planned for tomorrow at Second Baptist Church with Clarence J. Ryan as general chairman and Mrs. William Stephens leading the supper at 6 p.m. A program of entertainment is also planned. Women To Meet regular monthly W S C S meeting at Pawling Avenue Methodist Church today at 7 with Mrs. Arthur J Gummer presiding and Mrs. Gunhild Meyer in charge of devotion.
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