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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1943
Page
9
The R. P. L senior class will sponsor a formal dance at the Institute gymnasium on November 20. Chairman Foster Bentley announced the event and the committee is attempting to contract a name band for the occasion.
Card of thanks from the Leahy family for mass cards and flowers after a bereavement. Also memorial notice for Kay Leahy who died two years ago on October 13, 1941. Birth announcements: Carol Marie Kennedy October 9 1943 to Robert M Kennedy and Jeanne Agnes LeMay. Jacquelyn Doris Macomber October 8 1943. Robert McCarthy born October 1 1943. Robert Vitadimur Rench born October 21 1943.
A batch of obituaries and funeral notices from Troy and nearby areas lists deaths and memorial services across October 1943 to 1953. Names include Myrtle Gottschalk Ackner, Alfred J. Benoit, Harlock Chalou, William R. Conroy, James C. Cowee, Margaret Davies, Richard H. Dusenbury, Joseph A. Glynn, Bertha Hasso, William B. Mangione, Catherine A. McCarthy, Amelia McGarry, and Harold J. Murphy with details of survivors, funeral homes, calling hours, and church services in Wynantskill Troy Green Island and Canajoharie.
Knights of Columbus officers for Troy and Lansingburg Councils were installed in a joint ceremony in Troy. New grand knights James J. Daley and James J. McDonnell were inducted for fourth and seventh terms respectively, with Edward A. Heffern presiding. Columbus Day observance followed with remarks by Rev. Edmund J. Burns and a brief address by State Auditor James H. McKiernan.
Six Troy area firms join thirty seven others in a 19 county zone under War Manpower Commission rules. Employees cannot switch jobs without commission approval with penalties up to 1000 dollars and one year in jail. Employers must follow all policies and ensure 48 hour weeks with minimum pay of 50 cents an hour. Special and luxury services are suspended.
An all day sub district meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service will be held tomorrow at St Mark's Methodist Church. Mrs Clarence Marcley of Schenectady will preside and Mrs Pearl Mason, former China missionary, will be principal speaker. Morning departmental conferences begin at 10 with leaders Mrs Leon Adkins Mrs Harold W Griffis and Mrs Sidney Smith. Afternoon session at 2 pm open to all local women features Mason's address and a dramatic sketch Peace In Our Time. Cast includes Mrs Marion Wempie Mrs Martha Bump Miss Edna Donahue Mrs James Rising Miss Marion Blakely Mrs Eugene Hatfield Mrs Martian Donohue Miss John Ann Aird Miss Paul Derrick Mrs Frank J Reid and Mrs John Aird.
Gamma Chapter of Delta Psi sorority met at the Jewish Community Center for a November inter sorority social at 3. President Gloria Vigadi said packages for Troy men t overseas have already been sent and gift collection for service members in the United States will begin soon.
Obituary notices list Joseph Silverman of Troy with surviving relatives and a synagogue funeral in Troy. Clarence Spencer of Cropseyville with service at Purcell Funeral Home and requiem high mass at Sacred Heart Church. Frank B. Springer of this city with burial in Greenwich and surviving relatives.
Supreme Court Justice Francis Bergan at a special term in Albany ordered Charles Birney of Troy reinstated as a state public works cook with back wages from May 23 1941. Birney had been dismissed after a wrist fracture time absent. the court said he should have faced charges as an exempt fireman and been tried before removal. The state plans an appeal.
The 75th anniversary observance of St. Lawrence's Church concluded with a civic night attended by city leaders and former parishioners. Speakers included Rev. Anthony J. Kruegler County Judge Harry E. Clinton and Joseph B. Mulholland. Mayor Frank J. Hogan and Alderman Frederick C. Casey gave remarks. The program featured a joint Troy Maennerchor and Dammen Verein recital and a closing prayer by Rev. Francis J. Buechler. A luncheon followed.
Washington County Home Managers named Mrs. L. R. Oatman of Greenwich president at a board meeting in Greenwich. Officers include Mrs. H. A Bartholomew Whitehall first vice president Mrs. W. S. Bennett Granville second vice president Mrs. Fred Downs Hampton recording secretary Mrs. Marcus Allen Hudson Falls treasurer and A. R. Goodman Greenwich secretary. Directors named are E. Gordon Dillon Salem chairman Jay S. Vaughan Fort Edward D. Brownell Cambridge and Hendrick Van Ness Greenwich. Town managers and directors for each of the county’s 16 towns were also named.
Aviation Cadet Charles A. Bascue of the Army, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Bascue of Whitehall, injured his right knee after a 16 foot fall from a scaffold at his Del Monte station. He says the injury may require an operation.
Brig. Gen. Geo. Gilbert H. Stewart, former Watervliet Arsenal commandant, is awarded the Medal of Merit by the War Department for outstanding service as commanding officer of Springfield Arsenal Springfield Massachusetts from July 1 1939 to June 30 1942. He retired June 30 1943 as a colonel and had led the Arsenal expansion and production.
Rensselaer Garrison Auxiliary Army and Navy Union of the U.S. A. advances a war project to crochet helmet pads for men in service. Members learned pad construction, will distribute yarn, and plan to ship finished pads after a dozen are ready. A rummage sale is set for Friday and Saturday in Congress Street quarters with Mae Hicks overseeing.
The Troy Evening School forms a chemistry class to help nurses training by letting prospective nursing students qualify for Regents credits. Directed by Joseph T Sproule, the course runs at Troy High School three nights weekly from 7 pm until June, with a $2 registration fee for Troy district residents and free tuition for others.
A business meeting of Palestine Chapter, O. E. S., will be conducted tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Lansingburg Masonic Temple. Mrs. Alice Turner and Mrs. Martha Filkins will serve as acting worthy matron and acting associate matron. William E. Groesbeck will be worthy patron. Miss Emma LeMay and Miss Elsie Christensen are in New York attending the grand chapter annual session.
Pvt. Walter Parker of the Army, sought by authorities for being absent since Sept. 28, was captured yesterday at his home 196 West Street Whitehall by Police Chief Edgar C Whalen. Military police from Albany returned him to the city.
A Spanish Fiesta fundraiser at Russell Sage College Little Theater drew a standing room only crowd. Proceeds benefit War Bonds and a future Byronasium project, featuring a thirteenth century tale playlet, Latin dance numbers, and performances by students and guest artist Mrs. Florencia Cardenas.
A satire on rationing was presented at Trinity Episcopal Church parish house Monday in honor of Camp Fire Girl sponsors by the Guardian's Association. More than fifty attended with square dancing, group singing and games. Cast included Mrs Harold S Carr, Miss Ariene Depew, Miss Rita Puitell, and Miss Molly Elgeiser. Refreshments were served by a committee headed by Mrs Carr. The next associate meeting, a covered dish supper, will be November 1 at Mrs Earl H Brust's home, 455 Seventh Avenue North.
Sous Davignon of Victory Mills was found dead in bed at his home yesterday due to a heart attack. He lived 53 years in Victory Mills where he worked as a barber for several years and belonged to Schuylerville Council Knights of Columbus and Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Charles Fowler of Schuylerville and Mrs. Marguerite Ruff of Victory Mills and a son William Davignon of Victory Mills.
The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors voted 12 to seven to adopt a county medical plan in Ballston Spa for one year starting Nov 1, 1943. The plan creates a medical advisory committee of four doctors plus a consultant, assigns welfare duties, and aims to cut hospital costs while expanding public health nursing from three to six. A medical clerk will aid the welfare office and town officers will run home relief under advisory input. Saratoga Springs remains outside the plan.
The State Conservation Department announced that Friday is the last day of woodcock hunting in the northern zone. The southern zone opens for woodcock, grouse and partridge. Northern zone boundaries follow major railroad lines. Hunting hours are from half an hour before sunrise to sunset. no federal duck stamp required but a license is needed.
The Feast of Tabernacles service will be held at Temple B'Rithsholom on Thard Street today at 7 30 pm. After brief devotions the convocation will adjourn to the Sukkoth in the vestry room decorated by children under Mrs Leonard Lang.Morning services tomorrow at 11 am with children reading. Willam Conto, 31, was arrested yesterday afternoon on charges of public intoxication and vagrancy by Central Police Station patrolmen. he will be arraigned this morning.
The R T Players will host an informal dance at the campus clubhouse soon after registration for the new term. November 2. The Black Jackets campus orchestra will provide music.
J C Cowee 80 vice president of Craver Cowee and Baxter Troy coal dealers died suddenly in Westport Connecticut after a heat attack. He had lived in Troy most of his life and moved to New Haven after his daughter married Howard G McCausland. He rose from David Judson Coal Co to lead Craver Cowee and Baxter and spent winters in Florida. He is survived by his daughter, two sons, and was to be buried at Oakwood Cemetery after private services Friday.
A forest fire about two miles from Petersburg burned roughly thirty acres and spread to the Thomas Reynolds farm. About fifty men fought the blaze with fire wardens and volunteers, after it began Sunday night and reignited Monday. Deputy conservation chief John A. Halpin said 29 fires plagued the state, with large blazes near Gallatin and in Sullivan County. Power and water shortages hindered efforts to recruit extra fighters.
Alfred J. Benoit a former justice of the peace village trustee and electric light commissioner of Green Island died at his home 175 George Street after a long illness. Born in Troy he lived in Green Island 47 years and was once superintendent of William E Martin and Co. Building contractors of Troy. He served as fire adjuster and building appraiser in later years and belonged to McGowan Hose Company Green Island Knights of Columbus Jana St Jean de aptiste Court Troy. His widow Anna Marceau and several nieces and nephews survive. Funeral from the residence at 2 time to be announced later.
Greenwich man leads county war fund drive opening soon in Washington County assisted by town chairman planning fundraising to support court relief agencies. Chairs named include John H Dowell Greenwich Easton HM Be Hatchcock Campbell Cam ridge Jackson White Creek C U Kellogg Hudson Falls Hartford Fort Ann W J Norton Granville Hampton and Join Beattie Salem and Hebro.
Troy firefighters answered several grass fire calls with no damage reported. An alarm from Box 189 sent units at 2 31 p.m. to Stow and Morrison Avenues. Additional dispatches included Pumper 12 at 119th Street and Seventh Avenue and Pumper 11 at 107th Street and Thud Avenue on Kinney and Billings Avenues.
Rev Walter K Hauser under the Board of American Missions of the United Lutheran Church in America becomes resident pastor of Central Lutheran Church in Troy He arrives from West Virginia Ordnance Plant area Point Pleasant South Point Ravenna Ohio and earlier served Daytona Beach Clifton Park New Jersey and New Haven West Virginia plus Nova Scotia parish from 1915 to 1920.
At a Public Service Commission hearing in Albany on the Niagara Hudson consolidation, William F. Hine urged adjustments to write offs for Niagara Falls Power Co. property. Niagara Hudson pledged a 25 million set aside from a 351 million surplus to cover potential plant account adjustments. Evidence covered original cost items totaling about 21.2 million, with further testimony anticipated.
Joseph Silverman 83 former clerk of Rensselaer County Court died last night at the Jewish Home for the Aged Albany. He lived at 110 First Street before moving to the city. Born in Russia he came fifty years ago and was a member of the Congregation Staiah Tephilah with Rav Isaac Teicrer officiating. He leaves six sons Moe and Josepa Assany Herman East Greenwich K I Harry Sol New York David four daughters Mrs Lottie Schwartz Mrs Harry Hyman Miss Minne Sulverman Mrs Ben Salomon East Greenwich New York. Interment will be in Mt. Ida Cemetery this city.
Residents of the Fourth Ward are asked to meet at the Fransolene Club at 418 Federal St on Thursday evening October 14 at 8 o'clock to discuss important matters regarding the honor watt tune Siened The Committees.
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