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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1944
Page
4
Professor Harriet G Leng notes children enjoy gruesome tales as they evoke strong feelings and awaken imagination. She and Professor Long discuss shifts in children literature toward more enlightened stories and the value of growth oriented content for youngsters.
Elgin Illinois Miss Della Watson age 75 has just completed 52 years of service with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. Alisa Watson, cashier in the freight office, is the oldest woman employee by years of service on the Northwestern. Watson says there is too much work to quit and plans to stay on during the emergency.
The Hay Scout troops of the Northern Section will hold a fall camporee at the Thomas A and Helen T Knickarbacker Memorial Playground Inc. The event is set for September 8 9 and 10 with plans underway by the various troops for the annual program.
In a letter written two weeks before the Battle of France opened paratrooper Stephen Lakovics from Aston Pennsylvania spoke of his belief he would die, asking a friend to stand on knees and pray as he expected to visit the engels above on the big day.
Home economics students describe slipcover basics for chairs using soap flakes and water for cleaning, avoiding wet padding, and detailing pinning and sewing steps. The article notes fabric pre shrinkage and practical tips from Syracuse University and local editors.
Drycleaner advantage noted for slipcover cleaning while home methods allow washing in lukewarm suds or water. Rinse three times, wring, dry outdoors, with optional light starch for thin material. Brush chairs and divans to remove dust before reuse.
John C. Consroe 39, once an Albany attorney and Cortland County native, died Wednesday when the car he was driving veered into a creek near Cortland. Louis H. Folmer, former Cortland County district attorney, was injured as a passenger. Consroe had practiced with Hugh Reilly in Albany until 1939 before retiring to Cortland to practice law.
The champagne industry has suffered little from the war and looks to yield another good vintage. Reportedly, Germans encouraged the industry and saw producers at Reims and other centers deliver 60,000 bottles daily to the war effort, though one vintner notes not necessarily high quality.
Herbert X. Hamilton of Hoosick Falls, assistant treasurer of Noble and Wood Machine Co and secretary of the Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club, died at Samaritan Hospital after a heart attack. He joined Noble and Wood as a clerk years ago and rose to its treasurer post. survivors include his wife Mia Tone Johnston Hamilton, a daughter Helen, two sons Robert J. Hamilton, and his father William Hamilton.
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