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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1944
Page
11
Watervliet airman Robert A. Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Dudley D Saxith of Third Avenue, received the Air Medal for service in the Southwest Pacific. A graduate of Watervliet High School in 18xx, he previously worked as a keeper in Rensselaer before joining the forces.
A cryptic note from Thomas Halpin of Watervliet in the Marines reports from the Palau Islands where he helped drive back enemy forces. He mentions eleven months in service, three months overseas, and that this Palau Special is his first word since August.
Miss Joseph H. Mu of the Women's Division announces captains for the Watervliet War Chest drive. Miss Lot, Miss Maraverite DeSolo and Mrs Thomas J Costelio head teams of four to six workers. The division has a goal of 1702 this year, 186 more than last year’s 2526 target, and officials expect to surpass it as the drive closes Friday.
Local notice describes a damaged flagpole at Broadway and Sixteenth Street Watervliet where a World War I veteran Samuel G. Wise has hoisted a Rag daily since the war. A new chain must be run through the block at the top of the pole.
Raise 134 dollars to fund the Allied Communities War Chest aims. house to house canvass in Watervisew reaches 95 percent of the quota. Mrs Joseph Murphy reports 435 dollars raised to date by teams led by Mrs William G Sauter Mrs Frank Knight Mrs James Dorgan Miss Irene Connell and Miss Margaret Fogativ.
Crowds formed outside the Watervliet postoffice last night as parcels flood in for overseas gifts. Postmaster cites heavier workload than prior years, noting more parcels and weighed bags than any wartime Christmas to date.
The piece notes Watervliet delegates Andrew Barns Willem Barrow Joby Beopee and Joseph Heiko at the Federation of Russian Orthodox Cings conference in Syracuse. Natalie Kiry Ink represented Cohoes. John Leoper elected governor and Migs Hiry treasurer. 1945 convention met with 208s in October. plans for a 1935 Herkimer carnival.
Police investigate a two part burglary at Palmer Brothers confectionery 1491 Broad Watervliet entry gained by breaking front door glass and unlatching from inside loot included money from a tin and a box of goods found as if ready for removal witnesses say burglars appeared frightened by passing people leading to hurried departure Also Phi Delta Society meeting notes and a false alarm report noted at Pershing Square.
The Watervliet Elks formed a committee to aid veterans returning to civilian life. George Halpin will chair with Eugene Kennedy John Farrell Daniel J. Peterson and James Wilson on the group to secure jobs hospital care and medical support. They plan gifts for servicemen and set November 4 for the district deputy installation.
Watervliet public school students raised over 3.50 in War Stamps and Bonds last week per Superintendent William Richmond. The report notes substantial waste paper collection with several schools listing stamp and bond totals, including School 5 and School 8, and mentions School 7 collecting 800 pounds of paper.
The Watervliet chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will hold Past Matrons Night at the Masonic Temple to observe the WHiletta Chapter 36th birthday. Mrs. Jane Lee Bilgies will be in charge and report on the Astor Hotel convention. refreshments to follow.
The Finncee Committee of Coane of Tepy city announces a hearing at 2 o clock in the Board of Supervisors rooms Troy XL F on October 49. The action concerns issuing Certificates of Indebtedness for 420000 and 36000 to fund annexation and old age assistance costs. Individuals affected may present objections and be heard.
The obituary notices report the deaths of LeRoy G Irving, Louis Surprenant, Harvon Graves, John Wenz, Fred Gagne Agnes Fosmire Gagne, Mrs George M Long, Mrs Maria Speciale, and Ella Hiland. Services were held at churches and homes in Rensselaer Co Albany Cohoes Schaghticoke and Watervliet with various pastors and funeral rites including Gregorian masses and solemn Requiems. Survivors include spouses children and siblings, with interments in St Josephs Waterford Albany Rural Schaghticoke and St Patrick Cambridge.
The People of New York seek probate of the will of Kate M. Jeger of Valley Falls NY. The petition names numerous heirs executors and claimants including Frank J Joyner and various Irish and Montclair addresses. The Surrogate Court of Rensselaer County is to hear cause at Troy City Court House on the 13th of September at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Mrs. Jennie H. Pollock a long time Emma Willard School alumna died at her daughter's Round Lake home just shy of her 99th birthday. A West Troy native she recalled Civil War era Troy and Emma Willard memories, and attended Emma Willard in Troy until her graduation in 1866. She leaves a daughter two grandsons and four nieces. funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Tebbutt Memorial Chapel Albans with Oakwood Cemetery interment.
Capt John J Power Albany diocese priest serves with Army paratroopers in the Pacific area and is noted for always jumping first from the lead plane. He completed 34 parachute jumps without injury and has two years of prior paratrooper service in New Zealand campaigns. Previously he was stationed at St Helena’s Church Schenectady before joining the service.
John FL Behan and Thomas J Eagle lead War Veterans for Roosevelt committees to join ward committees at The Hotel Troy ladey at 3 pm. Veterans and service men are invited to attend as committees assign stations for the last two days of registration Friday and Saturday.
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