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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1944
Page
11
Fragmentary OCR shows partial time entries and names for Troy Record page. Chronology unclear with scattered times such as Sept 1 and Sept 8. Lacking coherent events, as readable text provides only disjointed schedule fragments and identifiers.
Classified death notices births and card of thanks from the column formerly carried here. This page now collects obituaries memorials and related family notices for reader reference and archival record.
Whitehall resident Staff Sergeant Griffin who served since 1920 was killed when his bomber exploded over Romania during a mission. The chaplain confirmed all crew members were unlikely to have survived. Griffin, a Whitehall High School graduate, was honored by his unit for service and conduct. Other casualty notices include Air Cadet Bergin missing over Germany and several service members injured or hospitalized in the Pacific and Europe.
Whipple Jacobs president Belden Manufacturing Chicago spoke at the opening of the three day plant management conference of the eastern section National Metal Trades Association at Bolton Landing. He argued production of peacetime goods by industry plants can absorb excess purchasing power and urged fixing excess stocks through normal channels to ease civilian shortages without threatening national security. He said job opportunities come from an adjusted, functioning economy.
The Lansingburg Boys Club staged a corns roast at Victory Gardens to honor a thriving two year effort. Samuel Dorrence praised the gardeners for turning neglected ground into a productive area while Oscar Engquist received the plaque from Emil Waldo.
As schools reopen the Troy Council of Parents and Teachers units begin a year of activity with membership drives and monthly meetings. Mrs. Frank W. Dunn notes mothers find programs engaging and social hours help parents meet chums and teachers, while officers share ideas and plan joint projects under NYS and National PTA oversight.
The Troy Council Knights of Columbus held a large gathering at Carrolls Grove on Hoosick Road with about 300 members and guests. Edward J. Farrell chaired the event, which began after noon with chowder and refreshments and included games, staging, and dancing into the evening. James Daley served as grand knight and Franz Hienofer as secretary.
Waterford Charles J. Brady Post of the American Legion will meet at 7 30 pm in the town hall after which members will proceed to the home of James A. O'Connor who died Saturday to perform the American flag ritual under Commander Arthur R. Cooper.
Five persons were injured in a head-on collision on the Albany-Seratorea Road near Crescent bridge about 9:15 pm. Hector Martin and the Ostrander party were taken to hospitals with multiple injuries. Trooper Crommie investigated and reported both drivers were traveling opposite directions when the crash occurred.
Troy Lodge of Elks resumes sessions after summer recess and will discuss mailing Christmas packages for service members with a restricted period noted. Exalted Ruler Ed mund Burke will report on the Grand Lodge War Conference. Renovation of the Third Street lodge rooms begins Friday with first floor work and new bowling league plans are announced. Four members to be remembered at the lodge of sorrow.
Five additions to the Siena College faculty and three transfers to new posts were announced yesterday by Rev. Mark Kennedy OFM president. Siena College at Londonville will register students Wednesday through Friday and begin classes next Monday. New appointees include Revs. Albert Angelo Peter Hayburne Paul Oligny Leonard Kelly Ligeurt Muller and Rev. Rudolph Harvey named retreat master in Brookline Mass. Rev. Adalbert Callahan named public relations representative of the American Franciscans. Rev. Raymond Govern assigned to Navy Chaplains Corps. Father Oligny returns after study in Montreal. Siena shifts from three-term accelerated program back to two semesters this fall.
Pierce, a La Salle Institute graduate class of 1934, served aboard the Marblehead as the first Allied warship to fire in the Allied invasion of Southern France. He sent a letter home from the ship detailing naval bombardment to breach beach defenses on June 3.
Herbert E. Mitchell and Fred Cornes win Victory Garden prizes in Cohoes for outstanding home plots. Mitchell’s family stores a large tomato supply and 250 quarts canned, while Cornes reports extensive plots, 1300 plants, and 330 quarts canned with winter storage plans.
Delegations from Troy Cohoes and Rensselaer met at the Lieut Joseph P English Garrison to organize the Order of Skeletons the first fun society in the Army and Navy Union Second Area spanning from Poughkeepsie to Utica Wake Graveyard No 4 was chosen as the society name Officers elected include Walter Posner Albert Reed William Knight James Dunden Earl Forant Joseph Levie Myer Cramer and others Installation is planned for October 75 and the next Wake Graveyard meeting is set for Sunday September 24
The Troy Public Library displays a collection of new titles for one week including Road to Teheran by F R Dukes Ismar Efho gen Century of Jewish Life by Ismar Efghogen This Little Pig I Stayed Home by Mrs William Snow Ethridge Adventure to Vermont by W M Pratt and more titles by E J Wyne Walter Ravienstrauch Patrick Hamilton Virginia Woolf Eva Zister and others.
John Sunnisian of 3, so rlocsick Street was taken to Leonard Hospital last night with a cut on the left arm after a knife he was handling slipped. Patrolman Edward Kirkpatrick of the Fourth Precinct reported the injury occurred during the incident.
Memorial services for Private Ralph Garner of Grafton were held at the Grafton honor roll site under the Grafton Defense Council. Harvey Garner placed a wreath. Rev Caley Vaughan delivered the invocation. Dr Alson J. Muir spoke of World War I and Garner’s role, while Dr Hall praised friendship amid battle before presenting a flag to Mrs Garner.
A single engined monoplane made an emergency landing on a farm owned by H. Chatfant on the road between Center Brunswick and Mill Hill. The pilot, identity unknown, escaped injury and the aircraft nose was damaged after the flight from Troi Airport. State Police investigated the forced landing.
Laura Tice of Cohoes ranked second among 12 in the senior typist qualifying list at the Albany Motor Vehicle Bureau office. The top mark was 36.22 by Margaret Beckroe of Albany, with several others including Hattie Harvington Ella Westwood Trox Helen Mder Wes Sand Lake and Rowan Watertown among qualifiers for senior typist. Additional names appear for stenographer and head account clerk positions in related state departments.
The Troy Times thanks contributors to the Fresh Air Fund including Mrs. Frank V. Sutland G Reynolds Co Jr. 1 independent donors and the Troy Typographical Union No 42. Officials John P L McManus president and John H Nolan secretary treasurer in memory of James Emwer m Hislop.
School 18 PTA Executive Committee will meet Wednesday at 2:28 p.m. to plan yearly program. President Mrs. John J. Heenan will preside with Principal Edward Lei O'Brien and many officers and members listed. Also announces Ladies Auxiliary Division 2 AOH will meet tonight at the Spanish War Hall. president Mrs. Ann Lebentritt to preside.
Edmond Pascucci announces his two month old son swallowed a peanut Friday morning at home. Doctors removed part of the nut from the mouth and another half from the lung using a bronchoscope. The child is reported in good condition at home after hospital care.
A barge captain named Curt Muller, address Seaman's Institute Box 983 New York, drowned near Crescent Lake Dr. when he fell from the dock into the canal. The body was recovered about two hours later in 32 feet of water. Coroner W Johnson of Mechanicville ordered a post mortem. results pending. Relatives were being notified as authorities investigated the accident.
The Office of Price Administration extends the validity of Period 4 and Period 5 fuel oil coupons. Centers must notify customers by mail between September 39 and October 19 of the updated redemption values. Eligible exchanges will be limited to October, with adjustments affecting coupon value and distribution.
The home of James Cowan at 2822 Seventh Avenue was ransacked last night while he was away. An entry was gained with a front door key. nothing valuable found during a preliminary check. Detective Bureau officers Michset J Kane and others investigated.
Albert J. Hoge, 39, of 282 River Street, died at a steel plant after a workplace incident. The report notes he worked at the Abvezhony Lidius facility in Sprisz Stren and references coworkers and ensuing details about the accident.
Conservation Commissioner Jonas Waite announced a halving of the pheasant open season to protect breeding stock. From Oct 16 at 2 am to Oct 28, bag limit drops from six to four. The move follows field surveys and public hearings in Albany and Rochester, with uniform but shortened season amid mixed reactions.
Lawrence J. Collins received extensive praise at a testimonial honoring his more than twenty years in public service. Speakers included Mayor John J. Akers and James J. Madden with the Polish-American Club hosting at their First Street rooms. Collins has held roles from city overseer of the poor to president of the Common Council and county clerk, now in his 12th year as county clerk.
A 52 year old man, Fred MS Thomas, was removed from 243 Ninth Street to Trey Hospital after a fall down stairs during a scuffle. Police say he sustained a fractured right ankle and facial lacerations. Patrol officers Maguire Peadt and DeCella assisted, taking him from Central Police Station to the hospital.
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