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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1945
Page
1
Congress weighs approval of a bridge project across the Hudson River linking two streets. The plan seeks to replace an older condemned span with construction delayed by funding and site decisions.
Miss Susan Hodgson, a long time Rensselaer educator, resigns effective November 1 after forty five years in the district. She served twenty years as principal of School 2 while remaining an eighth grade teacher. The resignation is announced by President James Center of the Board of Education.
Hospital volunteers gathered for a meeting with Mrs. George Herin presiding. A. Jones announced officers while Mrs. Howe spoke on duties and Mrs. Kinek was nominated for a post. Nurses Aides supported the event and discussed duties for the upcoming term.
Lea C. Warren 38 of Bennington, connected with Brush Co. of Trox, died at Putnam Memorial Hospital from a heart condition. Funeral today at 2 p.m. from a local church with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ticonderoga. Survived by wife Bertha Green, a son Lee, and a grandson Gary Brack Warner.
The Campus Club and Polytechnic plan a banquet to honor members and notable participants. Details remain to be announced as organizers confirm date and venue.
Colonel in charge of a Japanese POW camp refuses to allow inmates to be released. General Harold Stassen, former Minnesota governor, with the American prisoner liberation party, confronts the officer who orders him to sit down.
Police report a theft at an Albany jewelry shop where $1500 worth of gems including a watch and a small figure were taken from display cases. Investigators suggest a bent pin enabled access and believe the theft was a single by a single person.
A meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association discussed a membership tea at 2:20 p.m. Thursday in the school auditorium with Mrs. Frank Hines speaking on What Is Social Studies. Chairmen were named for hospitality and art, with plans for a kitchen presence and a geometric party at Mountain View Clubhouse.
Eastern zone meetings were trimmed to a single day due to travel restrictions amid wartime. A dinner was served after sessions including officer elections. Units in Albany County Saratoga Springs and Washington County planned upcoming meetings.
Rev Daniel L Leary CM will deliver the sermon at the Education Demonstration of Albany Catholic Diocese high schools. Most Rev Edmund F Gibbons will preside at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Sidney. A choir from religious orders and the College of St Rose plus a student chorus, directed by Rev John J Gaffizan, will perform under Rev James F P Hanrahan who heads the diocesan schools office.
Washington Fl The author of the nation s wartime yardstick for wages left the government yesterday. George W Taylor cleared his desk as chairman of the War Labor Board resigning as WLBA is liquidating on White House orders. It is due to fold smatly by year s end. Meanwhile other government agencies are to give birth to 2 plat ier measuring reconversion wages now being disputed in spreading strikes.
Coroner Loras F. Potts ruled the death accidental in the case of Beulah Beas, 5, who died after falling from the Pruett automobile and suffering a fire while a tree struck the vehicle. Marie Beckinta ay and Mrs. Pruett were hospitalized with injuries and burns.
A newborn infant, apparently seven to ten days old, was found dead in a suitcase at Schenectady Union Station. Coroner Dr. Thomas Adinols said autopsy found the child alive at birth and killed with a razor blade. head nearly severed. The body was wrapped in crown paper and placed in a suitcase left at the station.
Plans for a four member recruitment drive were made at a Shrine Association meeting in Troy. Past Potentate Joan P Weatherwax presided as charter members were appointed to lead the drive. Applications collected will be reviewed at a special meeting next month. Members accepted for the drive may attend the Thanksgiving party and meeting.
Horizon Clecé ia Catholic Central Highschool and Averi Park High held meetings to plan fall activities. Officers include Anaina Nichols Powers treasurer and Drene De Thomas. Bey Tachey chaired. The morlton clusters and Camp Fire Girls guidance discussed officers, PTA support, and program aims to develop well rounded high school girls through civic involvement and social contacts.
Sixteen Troy and area students are registered for the fall term at Syracuse University. Names include Patricia Connally of 435 Second Avenue and Lorraine Miles of Seventh Avenue, with others from Troy and Sand Lake among freshmen, juniors, and seniors.
Dr. Matthew A. Hunter from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Dr. M. L. Taintor of Winthrop Chemical Co will speak at the 232nd meeting of the Eastern New York Section of the American Chemical Society held today at 6 30 p m at the Queensbury Hotel Glens Falls The topic is Education and Industry Examine Present Problems in Science Hunter will present education oriented views while Taintor will advocate for industry The afternoon program includes a visit to Imperial Paper and Color Corp labs The section includes more than 370 chemists in Eastern New York
Mayor John J. Ahern plans to ready the municipal budget for the Common Council meeting in November. He aims to set the 1845 tax rate before election day to avoid voters facing a tax question at the polls. His team has mostly turned departmental papers into the mayor and completed budget preparation work continues. Palestine Chapter C E S met at Lansingburgh Masonic Temple for a card party with November date to be announced. Grace Jennings and Florence Marhot attend Grand Court in New York. Elsie Hennessy acted as worthy matron and Harry Luis as worthy patron. The next meeting is set for October 25 with candidates to be initiated.
Thomas Rainey of Troy Post American Legion was named to serve on the World War I Liaison Committee for the New York State American Legion. Adjutant Maurice Stemberg said Commander Miles D. Kennedy appointed Mr. Ratner town to the important committee as veterans’ numbers rise and post welfare needs grow. The liaison committee will bridge welfare agencies and posts aiding rehabilitation of returning servicemen.
Joan J. Givney former welfare commissioner and secretary to ex mayor Chester J. Atkinson visited Troy City Hall on Thursday after an honorable discharge from the Army. He served almost two years with overseas duty in the Rhineland and central Germany and met Mayor John J. Ahern and city staff.
The Industrial Club of Troy outlines its 3196 season at a YMCA meeting. Eugene Flaws of New York will speak on advertising and trade at the next WMCA gathering. The club announces programs for March 22 and April 18 with further details to come.
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