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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1944
Page
6
Green Island Chief William HL Free warns youths about vandalism and illegal behavior during Halloween. violators will be punished under village ordinances. He urges youths to stay within lawful bounds while noting ghostly costumes may appear on the street Tuesday night.
The Local Crafs Board No. KS of Greenwich reports 1 699 men entered the armed forces from its district in four years. Of these 1 099 were discharged for varied reasons, with 62 percent of registrants under 38 serving. Total 18 to 45 registrations reach 3 905. Board founding members were EV HH Gill, John S Henry, and Francis L Brown. Changes included Brown resigning in March 1957 to join the Navy, Charles Cronin new member, Frank P Lyden replacing him, Rose L Orton named chief clerk, with Irehe Werings, Marjorie Liddell, Marjorie Cromie, Edith B Mosher as assistant clerks, and Raymond Lauder current assistant clerk.
The Eagle Mills Mra Bertram Jones operation was performed at Samaritan Hospital. A turkey supper at the Methodist Church raised about 200 dollars after expenses. The Eagle Mills Volunteer Fire Company plans a Halloween party at White Lily Hall Cropserville from 9 p.m. to 12:26 a.m. for members and friends with dancing and refreshments. Proceeds from a Garfield School Association event exceeded 338. War Stamps awards were given for high scores at card tables. Eagles girls sold homemade judges to aid the association. The harvest banquet committee was led by Mrs. Emil Riegert. An Eagles meeting at Miss Judy Robb’s home prepared harvest decorations for the county clubs’ event at Syeaway Community House in November. Florence Thayer advised on decoration projects led by Mrs. Donald A. Waterfield with help from the group.
The West Sand Lake notices list the Women s Society of Christian Service meeting at the church on Tuesday evening and the Henry Barton Brotherhood father and son banquet in the church parlors Friday March 10. The Church School will meet at the Methodist Church tomorrow at 10 am under Superintendent Melvin D Lavender. Pastor Rev Joan A Lavender will preach after the 12 pm service in a series on the Lord s Prayer. The choir will provide a special musical program.
Shushen Harry Peck remains confined at home due to illness. Parry Que and Victor Bygard of Camden Valley are among those who harvested a deer. Mrs. William Getty returns from a two week visit to daughter in Boston. Girl Scouts plan a Halloween party for Hoy Scouts and families in Grange. Mr and Mrs Roeland Roberson and daughters Dianne and Patricia dined with Mrs Donald Preseler in Albany.
Jane Lombardo O Brien, wife of missing submarine crewman James H O Brien of Green Island, receives a Distinguished Service citation and silver badge for actions aboard the USS Rodale on its third patrol. The submarine went missing on its patrol. no word since August 5. O Brien, a Marine City Central High and St Joseph’s School alumnus, previously worked for Beds Manning Corp. and has a large family in Green Island.
Local churches list evening meetings Sunday services choir rehearsals and Sunday schools across Green witch area including Greenl zich Reformed Botskil Hey Baptist United Presbyterian Centenary Methodist and Christian Science Society with plans for meetings sermons and charity sewing drives by Red Cross unit at White Swan Hotel and Willard's Mountain Chapter gathering.
Mrs Albert Sabin is recovering from a brief illness. Henry Church spent days with his brother Walter in Petersburg. Mrs Henry Church returned from a visit with granddaughter Mrs William Danish in Rensselaer. Mr and Mrs Forrest Agen and Mrs Elia Hartigan of Johnsonville were guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Sabin. Mr and Mrs Alden Crandell and daughter Carel of Troy joined relatives Mr and Mrs Rasmus Madsen. Group Three of the Guild of the Holy Name to sponsor a Halloween social at the parish hall Monday evening featuring games, dancing, and refreshments.
Nation’s oldest insurance salesman George A. Foster of Lawrence makes daily calls for Monarch Life Insurance Co. He lives by a routine of ten hours rest, ten minutes of exercise daily, and plenty of walking as a career formula for long life.
Former Rensselaer Fire Department chief Fred Bulent has been honorably discharged from the United States Navy after two years of service as a chartist mate. His naval duties included work at the Navy Yard and overseas postings. Authorities note his return follows a leave of absence from the Arc department and church-related duties.
The Rev Witten faces debate over leadership as Gyasn pastor and police calls spark resignations. Parishioners lament changes while a driver at Ring firehouse contemplates benefits and a planned departure before 1942 when he joined the armed forces.
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