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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1943
Page
7
Stephen Black, 59, of the Lynch House, was taken to Troy Hospital Saturday afternoon by patrolmen after falling ill at the State Theater. He was held for further observation.
The families thank friends neighbors and all others who assisted during the recent bereavement. Veronica and Joseph B Clifton and Etoll family express gratitude to Msgr Stephen Carkemaz for kindness sympathy and floral offerings during the bereavement.
Mr and Mrs Louis Miller of 73 Pinewood Avenue Albany announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son Richard Morton on Saturday September 1 1843 and invite friends to Paefereth Isreal 44 Partridge Street and to their home Sunday from 2 to 6.
Obituaries list multiple residents and relatives by last name Bellerose Hode Carlton Cary Cobden Fletcher Herrick Hoffman Host Kongsted Palmer Scott Sutherland Whitcomb. Notifications detail deaths in early September 1943, funeral arrangements, family connections, service times, call hours, and burial locations across Albany area churches and cemeteries.
Mrs Alice A Herzog christens the destroyer escort Herzog at Federal Shipbuilding Newark naming the ship for Lieut William R Herzog. The ceremony honors the Troy hero who died saving a seaman on Oct 29 1942 in the North Atlantic. Also launched was the McAnn named for Donald R McAnn with his widow sponsoring.
A $400,000 war housing project of 77 apartments will rise on the former Ward home site near Watervliet, Colonie. Schuyler Heights will comprise four two story garden style buildings with 1 and 2 bedroom units renting $45 to $65 monthly, using local union labor and central hot water heat, planned for completion in four months under FHA insurance.
More than 200 delegates from seven states gathered for the 19th annual convention of eastern lodges of Danish Brotherhoods of America at the Hotel Van Curler Schenectady. Carl Langermann of Godthaab Lodge Troy and Chris Jensen attended with Schenectady Mayor Mills Ten Eyck sidelined by illness. Peter A Sorensen presided urging stronger war effort support as officers to be elected and the 1944 site chosen.
An auto accident Friday about 2:45 p.m. in Washington Street between First and Second Streets injured 14 year old Anthony Franco of 175 First Street. Driver Joseph Hourigan told police Franco rode his bicycle into the car front. Franco was taken to Troy Hospital with a left leg injury and discharged.
The Albany County Home Bureau Home Life Unit will resume meetings Wednesday afternoon at 1718 Highland Avenue, Mrs. Irving Abell hosting. A winter season program is to be arranged.
The Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing at St. Pauls Episcopal Church heard Rev. John Gass D D urge graduates to transform enthusiasm into lasting ideals. He emphasized faith in God guiding medicine and the need for staying power as graduates prepare for graduation Friday evening at Second Presbyterian Church. The school announced 41 freshmen joining to replace graduates and noted Cadet Nurse Corps eligibility for all enrollees and graduates.
Normand Evelith ten fled from a man with a rifle after seeing him on Jacob Street near Fifth Avenue. The terrified 10 year old arrived at Troy Hospital then home, aided by Patrolmen Hayner and Anslow and his mother. Detectives Sheehan and Hahn led the probe.
Mrs. Mary Dugan Carlton, 70, of Albany, died suddenly while visiting her sister in Troy. Cause was coronary thrombosis per Coroner Duffy. Survived by brother James Dugan of Troy, sister Frances Waugh, and a niece. Funeral from J. W. Burns Sons Chapel and St. Peter's Church with a solemn Requiem.
Margaret Rivers, 25, of Sixth Avenue, was arrested yesterday morning on intoxication and disorderly conduct charges. She will be arraigned in Police Court this morning. While being escorted from Central Police to the jail by Patrolmen Fred Ibbott and John Lyman she became abusive and was charged with disorderly conduct.
Travel sections report heavy Labor Day weekend movement across Troy and state roads. Union Station foresees a surge of travelers and packed buses and trains with additional cars added to most services. USO hostesses cite unusually heavy servicemen traffic, including British and Canadian personnel.
Verne C. Braddon of the Binghamton Y M C A served as council advisor at the New York State Community Service Council session in Albany with over 200 attendees. Acting Governor Hanley urged honest conviction and universal representation, warning against voting blocs and the dangers of class politics as he spoke at the Hotel Ten Eyck.
Beginning tomorrow the Troy Public Library reverts to winter hours from 9 am to 9 pm on weekdays. All branches closed for Labor Day today. East Side School 16 branch opens Tuesdays and Fridays 3 pm to 6 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm. Syeaway School 18 branch open Mondays and Fridays same hours. Lansingburg branch at 114th Street and Fourth Avenue open Mondays and Thursdays 2:30 pm to 6 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm.
James D. Dineen of 36 Columbia Street Rensselaer led a group of 12 in a State Civil Service exam for an account clerk in the Unemployment Insurance Department with 93.1 percent. Ruth J. Forster of 617 Congress Street Troy ranked third with 63 percent. Ottilia Tavender of Utica led the upstate area stenographer exam with 90.7 percent, Frances Kusky of 314 Third Street Troy placed fifth with 84.5 percent.
William H. Lapp, former East Side resident and ex Westminster Presbyterian organist, began duties as organist at the Church of the Ascension yesterday replacing Col. Lester C. Higbee who resigned due to military and other duties. The choir will resume next Sunday and regular services including Sunday school will continue.
Workers at Watervliet Arsenal will enjoy a varied Labor Day program starting at 4 45 pm after the day shift. Events include a 100 yard dash 880 yard relay a 60 yard heavy men race and a 50 yard three legged race with a parade to the Administration Building at 7 20 pm and a band concert directed by John M Coleton. A stations WACD Radio Revue and choral dramatic society performances close the evening with a series of marches dances and comedic acts.
Investigation into the explosion and fire that damaged a three story brick building at 70 Division Street continues today. Dist At.v. Earle J. Wiley will question several Lane witnesses including a woman who was to visit his office Saturday. Capt. Joseph P. Shields and Det. Joseph P. Driscoll assist the district attorney's office.
Towns end Club No 3 held its regular meeting at Diamond Rock Hall with president Mrs Anna Duffy presiding. Mrs Bertha Simpkins gave the secretary and treasurer reports in the absence of Mrs Charles Wend. Edward Simpkins read from Dr Townsend new book New Horizons and Cora Travis of Club No 2 reported from two Washington Flashes. Thomas McGinis, president of Club No 2, spoke on Townsend plans.
Captain Mark E Bowman at Grafton ceremony lauds American policy of non aggression and the conduct of servicemen as ambassadors of goodwill. Fifty nine names on a V shaped donor roll by John Ring flank a program featuring Rev Vern Van Der Linden Lena Barnhart and East Schadack Band.
Rev Francis A Kelly Auxiliary D A V presented a large American Flag to St Josephs Infant Home yesterday to be hung outside the building. Present were Mrs Fannie Murray patriotic instructor Gold Star mother and Troy leaders Mrs Alice E Peterson state commander Mrs Betty Riley auxiliary commander Mrs Mary Stevens state treasurer and adjutant and Mrs Corinne Allen chaplain.
Three Odd Fellow Lodges will meet this week with one gathering slated for next week. Troy Encampment resumes after summer. senior warden Fred Nunzinger to call to order Wednesday night at Diamond Rock Hall as past chief patriarches join in nominating a Grand Encampment officer.
The United Spanish War Veterans group led by president Gladys Gapp will inspect Capt. F. Palmer Auxiliary in Albany tomorrow evening. They will depart Fulton Street at 7 30 pm and all members are urged to attend.
Schaghticoke Fair opens for a four day display of farm exhibits and daily entertainment. 4-H judging began with Fayette Binck as judge and a large turnout of cattle pigs and poultry. harness races fill the schedule with the 2 12 pace headlining today.
Lieutenant Edward A. Nowik of Hoosick Falls died after an automobile crash near Camp Ellis Lewiston Illinois. Survived by his parents sister and two brothers including Navy petty officer Walter Nowik, funeral plans pending body arrival.
Funeral services for Arm thur B. Cobden prominent Troy banker who died Friday will be held at 2 30 pm today from Trinity Episcopal Church. Honorary bearers include Frank B. Twining Irving Rowe Wellington B. Bishop Chauncey W. Cook Marshall Hoyt James T. Young George Birtwell Hugh C. Morrissey Dr Eugene F. Connally John J. Mackrell William Feathers and Milton F. Bolton. Active bearers are Alden M. Crandell Alonzo P. Adams James Boyd Douglas C. May Joseph Fettig and John Sarkis.
Central Fire Station responders were called at 1:07 p.m. yesterday to a rubbish fire in a cellar behind 363 River Street. The four story brick structure is owned by the Mohican Company. All units returned to the station at 1:25 p.m.
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