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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1945
Page
36
The Times Record notes clear skies and warmer night conditions in Roy, with the low around 41 degrees. Tuesday will be warmer with a high near 70 degrees as conditions remain dry and pleasant.
The page honors Joseph J Moore dead for centuries and records a Troy housing conference led by/with Lieut. Stickman and Albany officials, plus lengthy obituary notices for Corrigan Miller O'Brien and others. The record notes officials, dates, and locations including Troy City events and hospital births.
Mrs Willian Ward sr was reelected president of the Citizens Benevolent Association yesterday for a tenth term at a meeting at her home 17 Third Avenue. The group reported welfare work ongoing with employment found for several, help with food coats and clothing, and plans for a card party. A surprise birthday party honored Mrs Hull and Mrs Kellogg. Mert Thayer, Linden Avenue, was named to the freshmen committee for Campus Day at the New York State College for Teachers in Albany.
Died notices list multiple individuals including Alfred T. Ressler Theodore Koerner Emily Moon Robert Fallsworth Royrner John Ruddy Adda Van Derwerken and Grace Whipple with brief details of spouses children and funeral arrangements across several locations and dates. Names include Kennedy Ressler Koerner Moon Fallsworth Ruddy Van Derwerken Whipple and related relatives with service times and burial or church observances referenced.
Captain Lawrence A W Dedell former executive officer of the Third Battalion 106th Infantry 71st Division died in New York after a beating in his Hotel room. Brooklyn man Robert Gurganas 38 a discharged Navy enlisted man is held on homicide charges with hearing set Oct. 3. Dedell survived by wife and four sons and was a veteran of the 106th Infantry with service in Fort Dix and Alaska in recent years.
Tomorrow at 6 30 p m the Brotherhood of Temple Beth El holds its first monthly dinner meeting of the season. Rabbi Aaron M Wise of Schenectady Synagogue will discuss The Problems of the Returning Veteran and the Responsibility of the Community Toward Him. Rabbi Julius Gullmann and Rabbi Reuben Soni join as guests. dinner honors servicemen and veterans. Bernard Block chairs with Herman Chutkrow Samuel Cohen and others assisting. Benjamin Levine presides.
Amon L. George of Glens Fatts was awarded a sixty year Palm Leaf honor in the Masonic order at Warrensburg Lodge 425 Fl and A.M. The Grand Lodge of Mazons New York conferred the honor, presented by Neil I. Tripp of Lake George deputy grand master of the Saratoga Warren Masonic district. George joined Masonry on Sept. 1 1885.
Sailor Joseph Skeen of the U S S Alecto, docked in AP buny for Navy Day, tipped overboard and lost his wallet with a month's pay after leaning over the side. On leave at Norfolk, Skeen claimed his jacket and an arm were injured.
John Murphy longtime Albany political figure and chairman of the Albany County Democratic Committee died last night after months of illness. He faced indictment on grand larceny related to $45 000 in campaign funds, with trial repeatedly postponed due to venue issues and his health. Survived by his widow and three sisters.
Parents of Cub Scout Pack members are invited to a gathering at First Presbyterian Church of Lansingburg tomorrow at 7:43 PM. The purpose is to acquaint parents with the cubbing program and recruit women as den mothers and men for the pack committee, with Raymond Sherman Burton M Follet and Frank McKnight of the Troy Scout Council expected to speak.
At Troy Health Center Dr James C Boland warned five restaurant proprietors to improve sanitary conditions, especially dishwashing, with tests within ten days. He said continued high bacterial counts could lead to prosecution and that they were endangering patrons, requiring immediate action.
Ken dall Roberts leads the Allied Communities War Chest drive in Troy on its 61st day aiming to raise 265000 to fund 20 Chest agencies and relief for Allies. Volunteers fill the Hendrick Hyde ballroom as leaders urge participation and pride in Troy’s future.
Adirondack area residents from Troy Albany and Mohawk regions oppose two proposed reservoirs in the Moose River and Panther Mountain areas. Organizers including the Walon League of America and the Moose River Chapter cite flooding of 4 000 acres of forest preserve and destruction of deer yards and pristine stands of pine and spruce. Experts and hotel officials plan to discuss postwar conservation and hydroelectric plans with Gov Dewey and state officials.
Edward J Malvey 37 of Shelazi Gonn indicted on 24 counts of second degree murder in the death of Mrs Maid Diggs 34 of Albany. Diggs was struck while standing at a street corner as Malvey allegedly drove at a reckless speed under the influence. Police said the grand jury returned the indictment yesterday.
Senator Ball of Minnesota will speak at Siena College in Albany area. The event, sponsored by the Forum for Industrial and Labor Relations and Bishop Edmund Ginbers, aims to discuss the chaotic state of industry and labor and proposals to ease it. Ball, a Republican and former reporter, is a proponent of the Ball-Burton-Hatch Act amending the Wagner Act.
Michael Kennedy age 65 of 108 Second Street an employee of Jonna A Manning Paper Co of Green Island died at Samaritan Hospital after collapsing on the way to work. He was a native of Ireland a resident of the city forty years and a communicant of St Marys Church. Survived by a brother in Ireland two sisters in Trev and two nieces and two nephews. Death ruled from natural causes with heart condition noted by Coroner Charles J Cote.
Judge Hamm issued an unofficial opinion that Brunswick must not elect a new magistrate until 1945 since Carroll H. Herrington was appointed to succeed the late Justice Hiram G. Sheffer. The ballot lists the late justice as a candidate for reelection, redominated before his death, with service sailors already mailed ballots.
Governor Dewey announced a traffic census on New York State roads to study feasibility of a proposed 5202,606 mile thruway system. State police collect data at census points as motorists answer origin and destination questions to gauge traffic volume and routes.
Apollo Lodge No 13 discusses district convention to be held in Troy on October 26 with second day at Schenectady Masonic Temple. Worshipful Henry G Meechass to direct activities. Afton R Holmes presided. Fred Remaine conferred first degree. Visitors Henry Van Blarcom and Clarence E Lucha attended.
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