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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1944
Page
7
The article discusses the financial strain of rearing quadruplets, noting high costs and mixed public support. It quotes parents from New York and Galveston, highlighting expenses, gifts, and the challenge of sustaining a larger family.
Bethlehem Stars to initiate a class of candidates at the Bethlehem Star Chapter meeting. The event will be at the Troy Masonic Temple with officers in white. A Halloween social follows, hosted by Mrs. Sarah Stewart and Mrs. Helen Tones. Eden Willetts and Mrs. Anderson will preside.
Parents and observers discuss the prospects of quadruplets as a source of income and hardship. Mrs. Pishe M Kers of Onle- Resta City claims some families aim to profit, while others like the Lashleys of Leitchfield emphasize uncertainty and responsibility. Comments touch on costs, child labor, and societal views of large families.
DeMolay officers for Troy Chapter were installed at a Troy Masonic Temple meeting. Chester Millhouse oversaw as installing officer. Inducted were Eugene Rogers master Hugh Brows senior councilor Robert Welch junior councilor Hugh Whies senior deacon Wendell Bryce junior deacon Kenneth Levan senior steward Willem Gites senior steward Tons Sayer marshal Bart Forman chaplain William Fills standard bearer Walter Bachteler sentinel Lee Dan almoner Walter Bachtelter W Law William Cornes Wi…son Dawson Robert Adey Robert Osborne Willem Tococca Gus Hilburn preceptors William Chaorberin treasurer.
George F. Reilly retained the title at the Troys MLC elimination tournament as he defeated all rivals, aiming toward a winning score around 5,008. Runners up included James W. Ames 2,760 with 12 bullseyes and Jake MacDonald 3,250 with four bullseyes, all throwing from 3 feet on a regulation board.
The price panel of the local rating board prepares its restaurant survey for the district office and urges all restaurants to file the forty items in the original or revised form immediately. If not corrected before Friday, owners face removal from the violator list and later enforcement.
San Jose reports quote censored wires saying rebels gained important gains at San Mados in Ocotepeque. Residents say officers and soldiers from Tiburcio Carías forces joined rebels in the San Marcos area after the weekend, signaling growing insurrection in Honduras.
Paris society peers through wartime scarcities to witness Padin’s collection. Plush coats and dresses endure coal and power outages with parachute sleeves and defined waists. Velvet corduroy and subtle embroidery frame afternoon wear while black dominates with selective fur trims. African influenced hats add pastel velvet accents as evening gowns appear in tobacco brown and pearl dotted black velvet.
Lansingburg High School Parent-Teacher Association votes to host a canteen dance for fathers and sons with Mrs John Comesky appointed chairman. Frederick C Paterson reports on the 48th Congress of PTAs. musical selections by Mrs J Aird and Mrs Chester Casey precede remarks by Rev Ernest L Tripp. a FALSE FIRE ALARM interrupts. The next meeting is set for November with Mrs Eugene Wiseman coordinating.
Diamond Rock Lodge of Odd Fellows rehearsed for a meeting led by Earl Wilsey degree master and Fred W Whitehouse drill master. Fonda, a past district deputy, acted as noble grand in charge. Plans discuss a Monday celebration for Jay Snyder anniversary with Diamond Rock social club under Charter Wend and Warres Strape.
Frank DeRossi of Saratoga Springs, son of Mr and Mrs Alphonse DeRossi, long reported missing in action, has been officially reported killed August 8 in France according to War Department notices. He leaves five brothers Mario Steff Sergt Felix Alphonse Jr Patrick and James and four sisters Mrs Peter J Chiperne Elizabeth Angeline and Josephine DeRossi.
The State Agricultural Statistical Service reported a current year's honey crop is expected to be 9,305,000 pounds, down from 12,935,000 last year. Estimates rely on beekeepers reports through September 15 and may vary with honey flow. The decline is blamed on wet cold spring and continued June rains.
Mrs Charles E McCarthy called a meeting of committee women to plan a Democratic reception for local candidates on Tuesday October 31 at The Hotel Troy. The War Veterans for Roosevelt Committee chair James F Cox scheduled a planning meeting for tomorrow at 8 pm at The Hotel Troy for a later group gathering.
At a meeting of Rensselaer Garrison Auxiliary Army and Navy Union at St Fourth Street Mrs Mee W Hicks presided. Mrs Edith Colby reported on the card party. A letter acknowledging gifts sent to Halloran General Hospital Long Island was read from Mrs Catherine O Brien.
The article argues public sympathy fades for privileged women who rely on money from family. it recalls wartime women and mothers showing resilience, saying training for one life cannot excuse failure when circumstances change. It notes scandals of a bishop's daughter and broad social expectations.
The Troy YMCA will inaugurate co ed nights for men and women aged twenty to forty next month. Robert W. Antes, executive secretary, says committees are forming to offer social recreation for war workers and locals with odd hours. Programs will run one or two nights weekly, using the Navy room as a center. Invitations go to those in industry or business.
The Rensselaer County Home Bureau reports a membership drive total of 1003 exceeding last year’s by 107 with some units not yet reporting. A three day woolen skirt making training starts today at 2 to 4 pm at Home Bureau HQ led by Miss Shirley Jane Smith. The program targets leaders who will share guidance with their units and notes about 90 percent of those enrolled in home economics attend public educational institutions.
A confidential investigation into the Pearl Harbor attack was submitted to Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. The Navy and Army released statements noting parts of their boards’ reports were classified as secret or top secret. Forrestal and King were told the material would remain unpublished for security reasons.
A damaged OCR fragment cites testimony from the last three months, with references to pages and notes tied to a Sand County record. It hints at a legal or administrative proceeding but lacks complete names, dates, or clear actions.
The Sonar to Meet Social Workers Executive Seminols plan a fall meeting tomorrow from 22 35 pm in the USSL CL AL. The event will continue its series on public relations value with Aloe T. Stites city editor of the Troy Review speaking.
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