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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1945
Page
7
New York Oct 20 wholesale market report shows steady flour and corn meal prices with various grades. Butter and cheese quoted higher for bulk deliveries while eggs, poultry, and dressed fowl offer mixed steadiness and regional price variations.
Fragmented OCR piece lists various market grades and poultry scores across regions from New England to Delaware. Mentions items like leghorn and reds with scores such as 27 and 36 and a grade noted as B 2520.5. Record lacks clear events or cohesive narrative.
Readers criticize veterans compensation as insufficient for civilians hurt in war and demand recognition. A Troy resident questions municipal repairs and street conditions, noting First Street in Prox has never been fixed. A CONSTANT READER asks how to contact Congressman John J. Tabor, with guidance to reach him in Washington.
Fragmentary report notes erratic trading and price movements in grains and stocks. Mentions International Paper, American Telephone, Rubber, and several other firms, with scattered references to wheat and cotta values and transfers.
In Troy the USO Lounge hosted wounded soldiers arriving daily from eastern posts. A California unit described Troy as a welcoming home, with the lounge packed, cots laid out, and volunteers providing cheer and meals. One discharged soldier wrote praising the care and friendship shown.
The city of Troy moved to enforce its anti smoke ordinance with John Frazer Schwartz engaged to conduct tests across the city to find violations. The measure fines offenders 50 to 150 dollars and up to thirty days in county jail. Officials said enforcement will be general and cooperative with the railroad to reduce emissions.
Soviet and American delegates clash over Germany oil needs and reparations while Britain and France push for destruction of chemical facilities. Moscow to discuss oil supply with Russia and Austria Hungary Romania, as Potsdam terms are debated. A Missouri move rumor follows a Treasury office joke about Duane and Houston.
A delegation of Master Masons from Schodack Union Lodge visited Transcotto, BM. CO. VP E.R. at the Masonic Temple Monday night. An open meeting featured vocal selections and guest artists. A full ceremonial is set for Germania Hall Nov. 29 with a dinner at 6 30 p.m. followed by degree work and a floor show.
A large estate of about fifty acres with thirty buildings is up for sale at $200,000. Cornell or Syracuse University could buy it for forestry experiments, or a private school might swing a deal. The Roosevelt estate, once under family ownership, now sits on the market with military and political implications surrounding the garrison and grave site, and questions about who will assume responsibility for security and preservation.
Pittsburg reporter notes Internal Revenue Collector Stanley Granger urges veterans to register automatic weapons brought home as war trophies to comply with the nations firearms act of WH.
Leon C. Faulkner, a noted sociologist and former superintendent of the Fairview Home in Watervliet, died Saturday at Binghamton City Hospital after months of illness. Born in Oswego, he fought in the Philippines during the Spanish American War and served as drillmaster at Berkshire Industrial Farm in 1904. His career included leadership roles at Maryland Training School for Boys, Children’s Village at Dobbs Ferry, and the George Junior Republic. he also held Rotary and civic positions. Survivors include his widow Viviah Ballou, daughter Vivienne Foy, and sister Mrs. Broderick Tozer.
In Wabash Indiana an intruder described as wild life invaded a basement during a quarrel over local wildlife numbers. Sundheimer attempted to defend his home with a rifle but failed to fire. Neighbor William Dena shot a red fox in the basement, earning a 32 bounty as damage totaled 43 jars of food and a broken lamp.
Elmer Stratton, 24, of Woodford Hallow, Vi, pleaded guilty to a jail break and was sentenced Monday to 1.5 to 3 years in the Windsor County House of Correction. He had been jailed on larceny charges and his escape Oct 17 led to recapture at home. Stratton cleared his wife of complicity. Harold Frotten awaits execution after being convicted of murdering his father.
Firemen responded to two slight fires yesterday at 1480 Fifth Avenue the rear porch and another incident at the Perry Street and Fifth Avenue corner. No injuries reported. Damage described as slight with quick extinguishment by Trey firemen on scene.
Two more local youths, Jane V Abbott of 583 Fours Avenue and Donald H Brady of 36 Simmons Avenue Cohoes, were sworn into the Regular Army at the Rensselaer County Court House annex. They enlist for eighteen months with branch and future status to be determined. Capt Donald Dickson announced open enrollments for eighteen months two years and three year terms and noted enlistment allowances and furlough provisions.
Eight delegates to the national convention of the Jewish War Veterans were named at the meeting of Dawid Chidikof Post in the Jewish Community Center Atlantic City dates November 23 24 25 Jacob W Coplan commander presiding Delegates include Coplan Max Schiumiak A C Goldstein Benjamin Chuckrow Sol Brafman Matt Usewitz Sou Chuckrow and Robert Weiss Two applications for membership were accepted New members are Robert Gordon and Jack Tambh Coplan reported attending the funeral in New York of Benjamin Levine a post member who died from injuries in an accident near Syracuse All members will participate in the citywide parade honoring servicemen and women Monday November 32
The Surrogate's Court of Rensselaer County is urged to probate the will of Fetes MM Fitzpatrick of Troy New York. Catherine Philiope filed the petition from 237 Third Street Troy NY claiming title to the estate and naming unknown heirs and executors. The notice cites numerous individuals including Mary Fitzpatrick and William Fitzpatrick of West Orange NJ and requests appearance by November 15 1864 at the Court House in Troy. Witness Edward J Benonst Surrogate of the County issued October 1955.
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