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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1944

Page

18

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude

We express sincere appreciation to our friends for support and kindness. Special thanks to MISS ABET JOHN W. BOWZX for thoughtful deeds during our time of need.

John W. Bowzx

In Memoriam Pribola Pasquale Priscia

In memoriam for Pasquale Priscia and George F. Willetts listing their death anniversaries and family notes. Includes wartime notices of soldiers missing or held as prisoners of war with related biographical details and local clerk notices from Troy area.

Pribola Pasquale Priscia Hinorram Welletta Usband George FL Willetts Sears

Obituary notices messily dated highlights

A dense 1940s Troy memorial column lists multiple obituaries and funeral details. Entries include Balnaitis Hedwig family services at St Augustine's. Clara Bowen at Samaritan Hospital with burial at Northside. Ciccerelli sergeant honored with high mass at St Mary's. Denenay family notices. Finnegan and Foley family services. Graham burial at Albany Rural Cemetery. Heifeld and other service honors for soldiers. Levy and Loren obituaries with funeral at Sharah Tepilah and St Patrick's.

Balnaitis 120Th Street North Troy Hedwig Balnaitis George Anthony Stephen St. Augustine's Church Xre Ulem Kéndr St. John's Cemetery Bowen Samaritan Hospital Clara FE. Bowen Sistes Frederice F. Bowen Robert Sergt Carapea Ciccerelli Cridnus Benenny—Kijked St Patrick Friends Art Nolphin Paterson N. J Joseph H. Dolphis Marcellan Dolphin Mary Sheridan Finnegan Albany Aue Helen Finsiexgan William H. Finnegan Cohoes Bernard M. Finnegan U. 3 Btrs Richard Murray Thomas Melvin Cohhoes Finn Fo Eral Honte Washington Avenue Waterford Oilock St. Bernard's Church St Peter's Church St. Peter's Grahaw Watervliet William S. Graham Nellie Beily Ten Broeck Hioward A Russell Graham Ethel M. Anteigh Alberta Potter Mise Wellis Potter Second Sagurdat Albany Rural Cemetery Hetfield Chicago Medel F Itate Anthony F. Tomo Paine Su Green Island Sergi Nicholas 2 Torro Esc Aeph F. Yorzo E. F England France Joan Mazisano Paterature Harold O .Watson Waterviet Jozeph HL Daniels St. Joseph's Church Gteen Island Ityicémen Marshland Cour Zelik Levy David Jack Ke Patio Irving Sadl Levy Sharah Tepilah Synagogue St Loren Thig Civz James L. Loren Fourteenth St Margaret Riles Mira John Ryan Troy le Roy J Cambridge S. Y Wiliam H. Jora U.S. A John Loren Thomas Loren Fanara Ror J St. Patrick Cambride Ange Peck On Cambrides North Adams Hospital North Adams Mass Saugse Avena Ficher Rinthia Guy 5 Partow Welock Caelary Scruldt Eer Ag Gaughtere Nee Henry J. Burmester Oneida Street Schralds Henry J. Burmester Harry Ringetéh Lew Patz Bryce Funeral Home Myer Ae

Flying Fortresses Rescue War Prisoners From Romania Evacuation

U S 11th Air Force bases in Italy report mass evacuation of 1 126 Allied airmen captured in Romania during the year. Bombers faced heavy anti aircraft fire and fighter opposition as they rescued and returned prisoners, many in fair condition, amid grim losses in the Pitesti Ploesti air battles.

U. S 11Th Air Force Italy Romania Bucharest Hitler Ploestic Pitesti Hakover Ploesti

Temple Beth El School To Open Wednesday

The Hebrew School under the Temple Beth El Board of Education will open Wednesday at 3 35 p m for children of temple members Registration is now being held Sunday School opens Sept 17 and registration for non members opens Sept 10 from 9 am to noon Families invited to enroll their children in the Sunday School.

Hebrew School Board of Education Temple Beth el Temple

Staff Clamsteam Event for Welfarea Workers in Stephentown

About 45 employees from all branches of the Rensselaer County Welfarea Department joined a kilt team whice at the Stephentown Rod and Gun Club. Eugene J. Bernard chaired the event with Samuel Hamilton as cochairman. First Lieutenant Anthony T. Moore of the Marine Corps, husband of Mrs Anthony T. Moore of 137 Bridge Avenue Cohoes, was reported killed in action in a Navy casualty list released yesterday. His mother Mrs Bey I Moore lives in Stanford.

Rensselaer County Welfarea Stephentown Rod and Gun Club Afair Eugene J. Bernard Samuel Hamilton Anthony T. Moore Marine Corps Bridge Avenue Cohoes Navy Bey. I.moore Stainford

Death notices and funeral rites at St Marys Church

Louise Young wife of Beare Young mother of Geraldine and Albert Young sister of Michael Wordowski Alice Eugene and William Warner. Funeral fuel will be held at St Marys Church Nanticoke Pa with arrangements and viewing Saturday evening.

Troy Hospital Louise Young Beare Young Geraldine Albert Young Michael Wordow'ski An- Alice Eugene Gatements William Warner St. Mary's Church Nanticoke Res Waterview

Appointments For Duration Approved By Troy Civil Service

The Troy Civil Service Commission approved wartime amendments allowing temporary appointments and substitutes for war duration. Veterans may take civil service exams after return. positions may be created in other agencies for war time but end six months after the war. Permanent staff on leave keep rights. approvals require eligible lists or departmental nomination and qualification. Representatives of veterans groups supported the changes with no opposition. Mayor John J. Aharn and Corporation Counsel Stew art Jones attended.

Troy Civil Service Commission Central Police Stat ‘Ton Ap Puistee Veterans John J. Aharn EL Stewart Jones

Two Boys, 12, Held for Stealing Ten Autos in Troy

Detective Joseph P. Shields announced the arrest of two 11 year olds who admitted stealing ten automobiles for pleasure riding in Troy and surrounding areas over several months. Recovered items include a steel fishing rod, a folding saw, a rowboat and oars, a life preserver, a bicycle, and a deep sea rod dropped into the Hudson. The youths were placed in the Humane Society shelter on juvenile delinquency charges ahead of a court arraignment in Rensselaer County Children's Court.

Troy Joseph P. Shields Shisids Sislen Iosth Street John Goetz 108Th Street Second Avenue Shields Lansingburg Eugene F. Connally Sara Bicvele Geetz’ Yacht Hudson River Humane Society Rensselaer County Children’s Court

Troy Families Report Good Luck Fishing

Mr and Mrs John F Lafferty Mr and Mrs Richard Lemke and family and members from Troy including August Lemke Mussel Whittaker and Mrs Clara AtcCul ley Campbell Hall returned home from a Laf ferty summer home at Cossagina Lake after a vacation. Me l Whittaker caught a forty inch pike weighing 16 pounds three ounces Mr Lafferty caught a 36 inch pike weighing 74 pounds and August Lemke caught two bess weighing tve pounds two ounces. Thirty four other good sized bess were taken.

John F. Lafferty Richard Lemke August Lemke Troy Mussel Whittaker Clara AtcCulley Campbell Hall Lafferty Cossagina Lake Mel Whittaker Mr. Lafferty

Lyons Will Probated in Easton Estate Record

The will of John Lyons late of Easton was probated by Surrogate John H. Devel of Greenwich and recorded in Washington County. He left his entire estate to his nephew Leonard Joyce, except $50 to Nellie Kegan wife of William Kagan of Schaghticoke. Joyce named as executor.

Lyons John Lyons Easton John H. Devel Greenwich Washington County Hudson Falls Leonard Joyce Nellie Kegan William Kagan Schaghticoke

Fatal Fall From Window in Glens Falls

Mrs Angela Cesar 57 died after a fall from a second story window in Glens Falls yesterday. Dr Floyd Palmer Warren County coroner ruled the death accidental.

Angela Cesar Glens Falls Floyd Palmer Warren County

Trojan Sees No Quick Jap Defeat

Navy sailor Farina reflects on the Pacific war, recalling Guadalcanal to Saipan and the Marianas campaign. He lists battles from Guadalcanal to Saipan, Tarawa, and the Bonins, noting carrier air power and joint operations with Marines. Farina, son of Mr. and Mrs. Avihocy Farina, recounts family service across overseas posts and his brothers in France and the seas.

Nostradamus Treadyiee James Pureima Gttemer Tase U.S Pacife Rui Asauht Guadalcanal Tokyo Bonis Istends Farina Anthony Parina Fourth Street Oul Sears Sem Germany Amarta Jub Abend Iuto Consport Pacific Navy Pacifc Farsims Sant Cruz Task Force 58 Sarina Munda Ravaul Japan Tarawa Marshall Islands Ponepe Palau Saipan 105Th Infantry Jinian Guam Rota Bonin Islands Troy Sailor Neval Aemeri Can Ayers Fortue Marianas Ferina Sergi Salvatore MS Farina 105Th Mariana Troy Avihocy Farina Armed Forces Salvatore Pic Dominic A. Farina American Liberation Forces France James Farina S.N A. Jy Faring Fousih Street

Immunization Drive At Troy Health Center

Dr James C Bo Tang health commissioner oversaw an immunization at Troy Health Center yesterday. He vaccinated 134 children against smallpox and gave 234 diphtheria shots. Ages ranged from several months to twelve years with most around five and preparing for school.

Troy Health Center James C. Bo Tang

Teachers for First District Appointed

Teaching assignments for the 3934445 school firm Supervisory District of Rensselaer County were announced by Enon J. Hekes, superintendent. Brunswick Brunswick District names Ruth Prefontaine Grencie Hater Stein Nina West Dunham Fred B. Sherman and others. Hoosick District lists Etsia M Width Lery Herrington and several others. Schaghticoke District 2 assigns Helen Grady Cecilia P Descend Agnes Pahl and Theresa Ralston among others.

Ies Rensselaer County Enon J. Hekes Prey Brunswick Distric Ruth Prefontaine Grencie Hater Stein Nina West Dunham Ilfred B. Sherman Gladys WW Martha C. Rose C. Brows Mathell Evelyn Senecal Ruth Smith Mary Sherman Margaret Ferrera Ethel P. Haswell Madelyn Murphy Lenora EL Pratt Fiorence EL. Barnling Phyllis C. Pittstown Ruthjie Andrews Adelaide Gil Wooster Adai van, Wicker Teal Anna Hamilton Rita Halbritter Belle L. Prebble Davena M. Johnston Alice C. Culnane Sarah Lajeunesse Schaghticoke Aces C. Sweeney Helen Ta Grady Cecetia P. Descend Agnes SL Pahl Coringze M. Tamm Theresa G. Ralston Ursula M. Herlihy

Fourth Street Boy Injured in Fall From Bus

Robert Kasper of 520 Fourth Street was treated at Troy Hospital for a slight concussion after falling from a United Traction Co bus on Second Street south of Monroe Street yesterday afternoon. He was driven to Dr. J. H. F. Coughlin by Victor Loudon and later transported to the hospital by officers Carey and Hogan from Central Police Station.

Robert Kasper Fourth Street Troy Hospital United Traction Co Second Street Monroe Street J. H. F. Coughlin Victor Loudon Second Avenue Thomas “Carey Raymond Hogan Central Police Station

Women of the Moose Approve New Member at Meeting

The Women of the Moose at Youngs Hall approved the membership application of Miss Mary Mitchel and Miss Virginia Bertrand, regent, presiding over a fall and winter meeting schedule return. Sunshine bags were exchanged and plans for a social at Mrs Ella Primer’s home on Broadway were outlined. A special meeting of committee chairmen and officers was set for Monday Sept 15 at Miss Bertrand’s Troy home to review yearly instructions.

Women of the Moose Hotingall Young's Hall Mary ‘Mitchel Virginia Bertrand Ella Broadway Watervliet Miss Bertrand J Sevaentah Avenue Troy

Blood Bank Surpasses Labor Day Donation Goal in Troy

The Troy Blood Bank reports reaching its Labor Day donation target as residents respond to campaign. Local donors, including members of the Second Regiment State Guard and families of Saipan veterans, contributed for the Pacific war effort. The drive at First Baptist Church aims to set a holiday giving record with continued pledges.

Bud Cross Mobile Troy Mery Red Cross 205Th Pacific State Guard 105Th Saipan Od Bank Fia Cied Sivog” Bask. Ag Labor Slooé Bank Committee

College Units Stage Outing At Yonochas

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute student activities begin this weekend with a Camp Yowochas outing at Grafton for fifty students from the Student Fellowship and the Christian Association of Russell Sage College. Dr. Samuel Rezneck to lead postwar discussion. worship service led by Jack Foster. events directed by Dorothy Ross, Shirley Van Waggoner, Marjorie Smith, William Ensign, Leonard Mackey, and Foster. Next Saturday a group from R P I joins Russell Sage students for a dinner and discussion in Albany with School of Nursing. A four week series on major world religions starts September 13 for AR PL students. A Freshman Council organized with William Smith as president and John Perry as vice president aims to direct religious and recreational activities.

Rensselaes Polytechnic Institute Russell Sopze College Seymour A. Sarith Student Fellowship of R. PL Christian Association of Russell Sage College Grafton Dents Samuel Rezneck A. P. LE Tmorrow Jack Foster Webster Dorothy Ross Shirley van Waggoner Marjorie Smith Wiliam Ensign Leonard Mackey Aed Foster RPLL Albany Russell Sage College School of Nursing Hatter James Robinson New York Sidder Tuthill Smith Willam Smith John Perry Washington, D.C

Jobless Benefit Payments Decline in State

Edward Corsi state industrial commissioner reported a drop in unemployment benefit payments for July. Total payments were about 12,000 claims versus 16,000 in June, with the decline linked to improved employment in the apparel industry.

Juy Edward Corsi Corsi

Two Upstate Servicemen Wounded and Missing in Action

Two Upstate servicemen were wounded and one listed as missing in action. Private James D Hover, overseas since March 13, was wounded July 31 per the Navy Department. Private William Quellhorst, from Schenectady, missing on the French front since August, had earlier left New York for overseas duty.

McCrea H. Cobb Mary Kilmer Butler S& Circular Street Saratoga Springs Cobb France William Quellhorst Schaynerville Navy Department Earl Hastings

Forty Item Filing Failures Plague Local Eating Establishments

About forty eating and drinking places across the county failed to file their required Forty Items with the local rationing board. Mrs. Gertrudes M. Burns, senior clerk, urged immediate compliance, noting even small soda shops and drugstores must submit prices. She warned all eateries from hot dog stands to full restaurants to file items and prices promptly.

Trey Iare OPA Gertruds M. Burns Jenior Burns Bel

Labor Day Travel Rush Begins Across the Nation

The article notes a nationwide Labor Day travel surge with crowded train stations in New York and busy rail lines. Officials urge limited travel while railroads and airlines report full schedules and Greyhound warns no extra holiday runs due to tire and parts shortages.

ODT New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Oni Greyhound Bus Lines Tae

Liberal Party Ballot Case Argued in Albany

Arguments focused on banning the names of Roosevelt and Truman from Liberal Party ballots. Justice Francis Bergen reserved decision as lawyers debated whether nominees must be designated by convention or by independent party petition, with Truman and Roosevelt contention hinging on constitutional and party rules.

Ronsevelt Barry ”. Teteman Francis Bergen Albany Weller J. Flannigan Brooklyn Herman Greene Albank Greene Truman New York Matthew Levy Liberal Party John Braun Levy Roosebeekt Justice Bergan Kroossit Sipre

Grumman Employee Wins 9 Dollars in WC Court

David N. Gamidy of Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp secured a $9 award in the Workman’s Compensation Court at Balkiston. Referee George I. Edward presided in the case heard last week.

David N. Gamidy Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp Balkiston S32 Power. S George i Eward

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