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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1943
Page
11
Albany Office of Price Administration reports coffin prices fixed on a cost plus basis with some exceptions. Information officer Charlie H. McTigue explains the policy.
The family of John E. Link expresses gratitude to relatives friends and members of the Poestenkill Fire Company ladies elementary for flowers and kindness shown during the recent bereavement.
An obituary note marks one year since the death of Theresa Uler, with a quiet verse and thoughts from her sons and daughter. The fragmentary notice preserves a memorial sentiment and family reflection on loss.
A garbled list of birth and death notices from Troy area, including births at West Suburban Hospital Oak Park and Troy Hospital in 1942 1943 and 1945, plus numerous funeral notices for Clifton Baker Edwards Edwards Etol Goyer Hanna Hudson Koehler Ramroth and Rogers among others with scattered dates and locations. Most entries are partial names and relations with fragmented place names and times.
Reverend William J. Clark of First Presbyterian Watervliet leaves for Marine Corps base in Jacksonville Florida for September as Presbyterian service camp pastor. Lawrence Weil to preside in Waterview pulpit September 26 with other Troy ministers covering earlier services. Morgan Post set to deliver sermon September 12 and Gideons camp to lead September 19 service.
New York State led a federal brief with Attorney General Nathaniel Goldstein stating Southern governors seek to influence the North-South freight rate case before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The brief cites a magazine article and warns of political interference while arguing that true North-South rate equality requires consideration of raw material costs and manufactured goods.
Eugene F. Gorse Schoharie County public welfare chief will head personnel work at the Department of Agriculture and Mathers. Chester Du Mond agriculture chief names Byron Hipple as assistant. Hipple, ex Federal Housing Authority statistics official, was appointed by Social Welfare Commissioner Robert T. Tansdale.
Commissioner Ahern argues a new high school is essential, citing that postwar demand and wartime employment shifts reduce enrollments but heighten future need. He proposes using the Fifth Avenue Troy High School building as City Hall and reconfiguring the Seventh Avenue site for a central grammar and vocational school. He criticizes past incinerator delays and urges a modern garbage plan with safe, centralized disposal to curb nuisances and rat problems.
James H Clifton a native of Troy died Monday at the Army Base Hospital in Boston from heart trouble. He was with the 282 Port Company, 507 Port Battalion and formerly worked for Hudson Valley Fuel Corp. Survived by wife Veronica, brother Joseph B, sister Mrs William Meehan, all of Troy. Funeral at 2 pm two days hence from N L Fonda’s Son Funeral Home, interment Elmwood Cemetery.
Firefighters, police, and Humane Society authorities spent over an hour last night freeing a two year old dog trapped between two houses at 430 and 432 Second Street in the South End. The dog chased a cat between the buildings and became wedged about 25 feet from the rear. The cat remained unharmed and left the scene as the dog was pulled free and taken to the Humane Society kennels for examination.
The Rensselaer County Board of Elections will stay open until midnight tomorrow to receive declinations from nominees on independent town tickets filed Tuesday. Officials expect declinations from candidates named in the so called Victory Party across five towns. Declinations must be filed at the County Court House third floor office before midnight.
City officials stress use of Troy harbor and Barge Canal access to boost manufacturing and jobs. They citeFront Street Railroad as wasted space and urge cooperation among city,state and railroad interests to clear obstacles and extend the dock front for industrial sites.
Albany tax hearings on property assessment methods in Albany were recessed until after Labor Day to allow the state tax commissioners to inspect books. City Assessor Richard J. Kinnan, questioned by Ernest B. Morris, defended values of the Kenmore and Washington Hotel Buildings, admitting no interior inspections were made. Governor Dewey has likened Albany’s assessment efforts to a poll tax amid a state-wide inquiry into tax rolls.
Earl Harry Carr a 33 year old resident of 2318 Twelfth Avenue Watervliet was arrested by Albany FLB agents on a draft evasion charge. He pleaded guilty before U S Commissioner Lester T Hubbard and was jailed in default of 1500 bond. Carr a truck driver born in Little Falls reportedly failed to report for a May 20 1942 physical when ordered by an Indianapolis draft board.
Eastland Park and nearby communities will receive upgraded water service after officials from Rensselaer Water Co and city counsel James E Miller announced progress. A booster pump will be constructed with materials secured and delivery imminent, with installation to follow to relieve inadequate supply.
Inspector Ernest Maynard acting captain of Troops at Sidney notified Acting Superintendent John Gaffney that Serai O S Brown a veteran trooper of 32 years and member of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation was dropped in connection with the escape of Wilks Lower who was in the custody of Brown and D M McGlanagan. Brown faced larceny cases in Chenango and Delaware counties.
Assemblyman D. Mallory Stephens of Putnam County gains a spot on New York's Postwar Planning Commission replacing Abbot Low Moffat who resigned. Speaker Oswald D. Heck made the appointment as Stephens succeeds Moffat as chairman of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee.
The Flatiron Building at River and Fourth Streets changed hands to Franklin Square Properties. The four story brick structure, a historic business landmark, sits on a site once home to the Lane fans and Tron. The sale, valued around 93 3500, was reported with plans for possible renovations after war conditions permit.
Three persons injured in a Pine woods Avenue crash near Troy County Club entrance. Driver Joann Mackey, 22, of Congress Street, pleaded guilty to driving without an operator license and paid a $10 fine after a collision that sent Mrs Mary Martin, 66, to Samaritan Hospital with fractures. Others hurt were Mrs Charles Doyle, 42, and Charles Doyle, both of 161 Ferry Street. Lorraine Doyle, 12, also aboard but not listed as injured. The car, owned by Ralph Taylor, struck a tree while turning into Christian's store driveway.
The Washington County Fair at Cambridge extends to tomorrow due to rain yesterday washing out three harness races. The fair was to close today, and the Jerome BR Rice Seed Co in Cambridge will close this afternoon. Races postponed yesterday will be run today.
The William B. Tibbits Auxiliary Sons of Union Veterans met last night at War Hall to plan a social for September 15. Mrs Emma R and Mrs Mary Nessie named co chairs. Members reported on a surprise party for Miss Mamie Davis and presented gifts to Alice Davis on River Street. A luncheon followed the program.
Shepherds of Bethlehem Lodge 65 of Troy inducted five new members at St Fourth Street ceremonies. Initiates were Mrs. Catherine Vandenherz Mrs Harriet LaPart Mrs. Gladys Capp Mrs. Ruth Ruffa and Robert Wials. Ceremony conducted by Mrs. Isabella Anderson lodge commander. A supper followed the meeting.
An application filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board by Vermont Transit Co proposes a nine line helicopter system in northern New England serving Troy Bennington and feeds to major air routes. The plan envisions operations between Albany and Portland Maine with Bennington as one local feeder.
Mr. Jay Story of Argyle informs that his son Pfc Harold Story, serving in the American forces, has sent word he is safe and recovering from wounds received in action several weeks ago. He is in a hospital in the South Pacific where his condition is improving.
A Troy officer is reported among five killed in a crash. The article records his 1930s career as a campus leader and athlete at New Paltz Nore mal School, later teaching and working as a personnel manager before joining the Air Corps. Surviving relatives include his mother five sisters and a brother. Funeral arrangements are noted with services at J. W. Burns Sons chapel and St Paul the Apostle Church, with burial in Gloversville.
Miss Mary I Weaver was named national musician at the national convention of the Auxiliary of the Army and Navy Union at Cleveland. Hattie Harrison earned honorable mention as national aid. Mrs Mae Hicks presided in Weavers absence at Youngs Hall. Dorothy Terrylan introduced as a new member candidate. four membership applications were received for action September 1 at Youngs Hall.
Troy's youngest Marine Sergeant Jacqueline Small Rudolph with two neighbors started a two week drive to collect paper and magazines to buy cigarettes for servicemen in the Aleutians. Yesterday noon the trio netted 857 pounds of material in their efforts at 53 Seventh Avenue.
A campaign to move United Traction Co workers from the Amalga mated Association of Street Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees Local 2321 to the Transport Workers Union was announced. Norbert Manville and local leaders organized the drive in Albany and the city, aiming to secure a new vote through the War Labor Board and State Labor Board with signatures in support.
A War Bond rally for Stanton Brewery employees at Germania Hall kicked off a drive to boost bond purchases. The event included a dinner after an entertainment program, with W. L. Quiliman introducing master of ceremonies H. K. Downing and Edward Dillon as soloist.
Abraham Etoll a Syrian born fruit store proprietor on Third Street for years died suddenly at his home 39 Third Street He came to Troy 35 years ago and retired a decade ago He helped organize St Anns Church and belonged to the Syrian American Club Survived by three daughters Margaret Jeanette Grace a sister Freda Enell and a brother Michael Eto Funeral services from the residence at 9 39 am Saturday and at Saint Anns Church at 9 am.
State Troopers recovered a stolen car Sunday morning taken from Mec patty. The vehicle, owned by Fred Beck and Wilson Glen of Chaceville, was found undamaged in Waterford. Mr Beck was notified in the afternoon.
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