Saratoga County Bankers Elect Officers at Schuylerville Meeting
At a Saturday night gathering in the Hotel Schuyler, Saratoga County Bankers elected J. H. Fake of Schuylerville as president for the coming year with Weil Hodsoll of Ballston Spa as vice president and Leland Ives of Corinth as secretary. W. E. Benton, chairman of the Third War Loan drive, attended to discuss drive plans with bankers. Birth notices follow: Gulowaty girl born Sept 9, 1943 in Leonard Hospital. Parker girl born Sept 11, 1943 to Lt. (jg) and Mrs Jay B Parker. Schhell baby William Robert born Sept 12, 1943 to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Behrell.
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Saratoga County Bankers’ Association
Schhuyler
Schuylerville
J. H. Fake
Weil Hodsoll
Ballston Spa
Leland Ives
Corinth
W. E. Benton
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga County Third War Loan Appeal
Pankera
Died in this city September 1 1943 Jacob E B Alexander
Death notices list many relatives and funeral details for residents including Jacob E B Alexander and George Orton among others. Services from Clark Blake Memorial Chapel and Oakwood Cemetery interments or calls from 7 to 9 pm precede morning or afternoon gatherings.
Troy Man Burned To Death In River Street Fire
George Orton, 58, died from suffocation and severe burns after a fire in a vacant three story brick building at 766 River Street. He apparently slept on a living room divan, woke, ran to a bathroom, and collapsed in a tub. Fire caused no major structural damage. Orton was pronounced dead by Dr. Stolz. Funeral arrangements set for 11 am tomorrow at Clark and Blake Memorial Chapel.
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George Orton
River Street
St. Patrick's Parish
Orton
Thomas J. Duffy
Bernard Stolz
Duffy
Troy
James M. Hartley
Samaritan Hospital
Lord Avenue
Syeanay
Clark and Blake
River Streat
Easton
Celia Vandercar
Benjamin Orton
Mary Jameson
Lillian Costello
Corp
George M. Orton
United States Army
William Orton
Wynantskill
Charles Hackett
Cynthia Jones
Truck Jumps Curb Injuring Two Outside St Francis Church
A truck jumped the sidewalk outside St Francis Church on Exchange Street in West Albany injuring two pedestrians. The vehicle owned by James J. Dennis 17 of West Albany had inadequate brakes. Dennis pled guilty and paid a $10 fine. Both victims were treated at Memorial Hospital Albany.
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St. Francis Church
Exchange Street
West Albany
James J. Dennis
A. J. Peineau
E. V. Foster
Newtonville
Dennis
Justice of the Peace
William B. Stairs
Colonie
Frank Faragon
Sand Creek Road
Anthony Rendino
Richmond Street
Memorial Hospital
Albany
Langdon Captured in Bataan Report Safe in Prison Camp
Capt Charles H Langdon Jr was captured with American forces when Bataan fell in April 1942. A postcard sent from a Philippine prison camp reached his parents Mr and Mrs Charles H Langdon of Hudson Falls, marking the first word since his capture. Plans for two new wings of the Tenth Ward honor roll will be discussed at a meeting tonight at the Bussey Steamer House.
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Charles H. Langdon, Jr
Bataan
Charles H. Langdon
Oak Street
Hudson Falls
Langdon
Tenth Ward
Hoosick Street
Oakwood Avenue
Bussey Steamer House
Martin F. Manning
Ward
Died At Wynantskill and Cohoes in September 1843
Notices report the deaths of Charles Pytko Sr of Hoosick Falls and Robert Wickes of Cohoes with funeral details. Also listed are multiple recent services at Oakwood Cemetery and Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel for Anna F Kuntz Edward Richards Bertha Higer Aaron U S Cochrane Marie Colwell Charlotte Bramley Charles Sterling Mary Du Bois Frank Haskell.
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Pytko
Wynantskill
X.Y
Charles Pytko
Fiame
Hoosick Fails
Joseph Pytko
Bira
Anthony Ralinowsky
Stanley Stuka
Clemens
Charles Pytka
Hoos Falls
Martin
Hoosick” Falls
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Geek
Marty Hovsak
Louden Road
Cohoes
Robert 0. Wickes
Emma Durr
Wilton Wickes
Exbert A
Robert R. Wickes
Gardner Earl
Oakwood Cemetery
Anna M. F. Kuntz
Edward Richards
Bertha Higier Aaron U.S. Cochrane
Marie Colwell
Charlotte T. Bramley Charles
Sterling
Mary J. DU Bois
Frank Haskell
Blind Woman Dies After Kitchen Fire at Green Island Home
Marie Modot, 82, living alone at 85 West Street, Green Island, was severely burned while cooking yesterday. Neighbors, led by Birdell Putnam, smothered the flames and she was taken to Cohoes Hospital where she died early today. No other injuries or property damage were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie P. Modot
West Street
Green Island
Miss Modot
Birdell Putnam
Putnam
Cohoes Hospital
Ferdinand Haverly
Woman Dies In Plunge From DeWitt Clinton Hotel
Mrs. Elizabeth O. Hall, 45, wife of GE engineer William R. Hall of Coral Gables, Florida, died after a fall or jump from the DeWitt Clinton Hotel in Albany. She had checked in at 2:45 am from Saratoga Springs where she vacationed with her husband. Her body was found on Howard Street near the hotel. a handbag with personal effects and Florida car registration were recovered nearby. Coroner Harry Wands said the cause was being investigated and a decision would be released pending further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth O. Hall
Willian R. Hall
General Electric Co
Coral Gables
Fla
Albany
DeWitt Clinton
Harry Wands
Hall
Saratoga Springs
Liih
Lynch Funeral Home
Howard Street
Elizabeth O. Tillinghast
Obispo Avenue
Coral Gabies
Wands
Democrats Name Officers Steady in Ford Edward County
The Washington County Democratic Committee fled with a certificate of election of officers and committee appointments from Ford Edward. Officers named: Robert Dempsey, Hudson Fails as chairman, Marion D. Kelleher as vice chairman, Guy Johnson as secretary treasurer, Edgar Watkins as sergeant at arms. Districts list replacements due to nonenrollment: Edward Lundberg Ernest Thompson in District 1 Easton. Walter LaRowe in District 3 Kingsbury. Guy Johnson in District 3 Salem. William Winters in District 1 Whitehall. Charles Winters and Edward Winters in District 3 Whitehall.
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Washington County
Democratic Committee
Board of Elections
Ford Edward
Democratic County Committee
Robert Dempsey
Hudson
Marion D. Kelleher
Fort Edward
Guy Johnson
Salem
Edgar Watkins
Jackson
Easton
Edward Lundberg
Ernest Thompson
Kingsbury
Walter LaRowe
Joseph McLaren
Lenore Walsh
Whitehall
William Winters
Clarence Therman
Charles Winters
Edward Winters
Green Island Man To Retire From Hudson Vesley Plant
Charles Patrick of Green Island will retire on pension this week after 17 years at the Hudson Vesley Fuel Corp. plant in the South End. A farewell reception was held yesterday with train crews and fellow workers attending. This afternoon he will be guest of honor at a 4:30 p.m. clamsteam at Ukranian grove on the Defreestville road, with Ward Grant, the general foreman, in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Vesley Fuel Corp
South End
Charles Patrick
Green Island
Patrick
Ukranian Grove
Defreestville Road
Bedward Grant
Sage College Talk by OPA Coordinator Sears
Mrs Almeda C Sears price panel coordinator of the district OPA office will address Russell Sage College students tomorrow at 1130 in the college chapel on Organization and Functions of OPA. The event is arranged by Miss Margaret Wood community service member of Rensselaer and Troy War Price and Rationing Board and a Russell Sage faculty member. Maj Anthony James Falcons of 338 Vliet Street Cohoes has been promoted from captain per a War Department announcement.
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Almeda C. Sears
Price
OPA
Russell Sage College
College Chapel
Margaret Wood
Rensselaer County
Troy City
Anthony James Ralcons
Vliet Street
Cohoes
War Department
Two Honor Rolls Dedicated in North Greenbush Area
Two honor roll dedications honored local servicemen yesterday in Wynantskill and Defreestville. Each roll lists about 280 residents with three gold stars for the fallen Raymond Geerholt J Harding Lisle and William Dillon. Speakers Senator Clifford Hastings and Supervisor John Finch praised sacrifice and pledge to secure results for returning troops.
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North Greenbush
Wynantskill
Defreestville
Clifford C. Hastings
Sand Lake
Wynantskil
John S. Finch
Schodack
Raymond Geerholt
J Harding Lisle
William Dillon
William Dissoway
Bernard Dooley
Evelyn Wortz
iSanford Osterhout
Charles
Herbert D. Hamm
Siso
Reformed Church
Nelson van Realte
Joseph P. Varden
Sacred Heart Church
Troy
Harry Morehouse
Derfreest
Ville
Sisto
John J. Collins
St. Joseph’s Church
Rensselaer
Roberta Jordan
Hileen G. Harrington
Odd Fellows Units to Meet This Week in Various Halls
Several Odd Fellows gatherings are planned citywide this week. Diamond Rock Lodge will meet tonight with Noble Grand Earl Carrier presiding and Past Grand Fred Hunziker reporting. Hudson Valley Lodge meets tomorrow with Charles Christiansen Jr. presiding. Albia Lodge gathers Thursday under acting Noble Grand Albert R. Fox. Bethlehem Rebekah Lodge also Thursday at Diamond Rock Hall with Mrs. Jennie Barnum presiding. officers to be nominated and elected and the 92nd anniversary of the Rebekah degree celebrated.
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Odd Fellows
Diamond Rock Lodge
Diamond Rock Halls
Charles Gimbrone Reelected State Columbian Leader in Buffalo
Charles J. Gimbrone of Buffalo was reelected president of the Columbian Republican League at the state convention in The Hendrick Hudson. Syracuse was chosen as next year’s convention site, with Mrs. Louise Gunella elected to head the women’s division replacing Mrs. Esther Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gimbrone
Buffalo
State Columbian
Republican League
Charles J. Gimbrone
Columbian Republican League
Hendrick Hudson
Syracuse
Lou ‘Ise Gunella
Esther Perry
Utica
Oscar del Guidice
Nassau County
Anthony Massano
Suffolk County
Observers Honored For Long Service At Melrose
Chief Observer Justus Wetsel of Spiegletown received a special merit pin for 4,000 hours at a post meeting held last night at the Odd Fellows Temple in Melrose. Ninety five observers earned pins for 50 plus hours, and Myron Wetsel was noted for 500 hours. Robert L. Rickerson presented the awards, assisted by Corporals Higgeson and Buzzard.
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Justus Wetsel
Spiegletown
Odd Fellows Temple Melrose
Myron Wetsel
Robert L. Rickerson
Higgeson
Buzzard
Cohoes Soldier Listed Missing In Action In Europe
Sergt Paul J Gailipeo of Cohoes listed by War Department as missing in action in the European theater of operations. He is the son of John Gailipeo of 6 Edward Street Cohoes.
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Tech
Paul J. Gailipeo
Cohoes
War Department
John Gailipeo
Edward Street
Center Opens Gym For Service Men As Center Schedules Teams
Manny Elfenbein of the Jewish Community Center announced gym facilities will be available to service men during all operating hours. The center will field varsity, junior varsity and midget basketball teams this season. Fall and winter schedules include a bots class for ages seven and up on Mondays and Wednesdays 3 45 to 4 30 pm with additional junior and senior programs throughout the week and weekend.
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Manny Elfenbein
Jewish Community Center
Elfenbein
Sis
Sto
War Labor Board Denies Five Cent Pay Increase
The War Labor Board refused the Dunbarton Mill of the Linen Thread Co and the Independent Union of Linen Thread Workers appeal for a five cent hourly raise in Greenwich. It ruled no increase could be granted if workers had more than a 15 percent raise since Jan 1, 1941 and that no wages were below 50 cents per hour. The appeal was filed last May after talks between company officials and Independent Union representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Labor Board
Dunbarton
Linen Thread Co
Independent Union of Linen Thread Workers
Greenwich
Auto and Carriage Crash Injures Green Island Youths
Three youths from Green Island were injured when a rented horse and carriage was struck by an automobile driven by Charles Matthews of Cohoes on Route 82 between Watervliet and Cohoes. Henry Kehn, 16, was taken to Cohoes Hospital with possible fractures. Leonard Geises, 16, suffered a hand laceration. John Connelly, 16, had finger lacerations. The horse sustained leg injuries. owner John Machmeck and driver Thomas Brady were present. Police from the Newtonville post investigated the rear collision in which the carriage was hit while traveling in the same direction as the car.
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Charles Matthews
Saratoga Street
Cohoes
Colonie
Watervliet
Henry Kehn
Hudson Avenue
Green Island
Leonard Geises
West Street
John Connelly
Albany Avenue
Kehn
Cohoes Hospital
Cariane
John Machmeck
Joneseet
Geisen
Thomas Brady
Geses, Connelly
Jo W. Minniecki
J J. Stewart
Newtonville
State Police
Everett Jones Named Vice President at Modern Hospital Publishing
Everett W. Jones former general operating superintendent of John A. Manning Paper Co. Troy has been named vice president of Modern Hospital Publishing Co. Chicago. He will join November 1 and direct publications including Modern Hospital and Hospital Year Bank while remaining a consultant to the War Production Board. Jones is administrator-on-leave from Albany Hospital and has a long record in hospital administration, engineering work, and public service.
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Everett W. Jones
theJohn A. Manning Paper Co
Troy
the Modern Hospital Publishing Co
Chicago
Jones
Hospital
War Production Board
Modern Hospital
Natioa
Hospital Year Bank
Albany Hospital
Board of Governors
WPB
John A. Manning Paper Co
Behr-Manning Corp
John A. Manning
American College of Hospital
Sociated Hos
T 3 Plan
Hospital Council of
Albany
Northeasternew York Hospital Association
Miss Conklin Dies Suddenly
Miss Naomi Conklin of the Northside Union district died suddenly of a heart condition. She was pronounced on arrival at the Leonerd hospital around 9 pm yesterday after treatment by Dr. F or Scott of Wford. coroner Charles J Cote was notified.
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Naomi Conalin
Leonerd
Charles J Cote
Miss Conklin
F.or. Scott
Hewitt resigns from Was ngton County Board post
Clifford Hewitt mayor of Glanville resigns as deputy rationing commissioner on the Was ngton County Rationing Board effective Saturday to comply with rules barring dual service. He remains a town official and a successor will be chosen within days, according to reports.
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Clifford Hewitt
Glanville
Wasngton County Rationing Board
Saturda
Aanville
State Orders Crossing Safeguards In New York
The Public Service Commission reaffirmed findings that existing protections at railroad crossings are adequate while ordering 44 railroads operating in New York to install additional safeguards. Automatic flashing lights at crossings without gates, bells, gates on approach, barriers on gate areas, and warning signs to be placed on grade crossings not in operation. Railroads affected include Boston and Maine, Boston and Albany, Greenwich and Johnsonville, New York Central, Rutland, and Tiny Union.
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Railroad Cross
Othe Public Service Commission
Agen O
Rairoads
New York State
Wilcoul
Boston and Maine
Boston and Albany Railroad Co
Greenwich and Johnson ,Vide Co
New York Central Railroad Co
Rutland Railroad Co
Union Railroad Co
Sluss
One World Most Popular at Troy Public Library
The Troy Public Library and its branches saw circulation fall from 13 359 in August 1942 to 1718 last month. Miss Fanney C Howe attributes the drop to wartime employment and many young readers joining the armed forces. Willkie’s One World remains the top title followed by Valley of Decision and Guadalcanal Diary.
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Troy
Ment
Children’s Department
Boy, 5, Injured By Auto In Front Of Home
Bernard Novitz five from 443 Taylor Court was struck by a 1941 sedan driven east on Taylor Court yesterday morning. The boy suffered a fractured jaw and other injuries, was taken to Samaritan Hospital, and listed in fair condition. Driver John Sheehy, 18 Budd Avenue, transported the child to the hospital after the collision.
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Bernard Novitz
Taylor 5 Court
Izan the
Laundry Staff Plans Steam Event at Clamsteam Yard
Employees of Carhart Laundry Trove gather for a clamsteam event at the yard near a door with a hot dog toast. The steam will be served at a prep session in the afternoon as part of a charity or company gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carhart Laundy
Noor
Ernoon Uoanida
Auiooe
Trow Post 27th Division to Celebrate Hindenburg Line Anniversary
Members of the Trow Post 27th Division Association plan a Septem ber 9 observance at Germania Hall for the Hindenburg Line anniversary. Commander Robert I. Rickerson says arrangements are complete. The Washington County Supreme Court term opens today at 1:30 pm in Satem Court House with Justice Byron Brewster presiding. civil actions start at 9:30 am tomorrow.
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Trow
Imc
Hindenbuk
Germania Hall
Robert I. Rickerson
Supreme Court
Washington County
Satem Court House
Byron Brewster
Elizabethtown
Parish Honors Chaplain Rev Joseph Verden Farewell
A farewell reception honors Rev Joseph T. Verden of Sacred Heart Church two years as assistant pastor now bound for Navy chaplaincy. Guests include parish leaders, with gifts from Women’s Club Young Ladies Sodality Holy Name Society and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Verden
Sacred Heart Church
Navy
Sacred Heart
Father Vaden
Troy
Joseph T. Stant
St. Patrick's Caurch
William &. Assiztant
Our Lady of Thnk Workers Peace Turner
Wilcarisne
Cit
Sweeney
Warden
Beiag
Rosella McGrath
Varden
Father Varden
Betty Horton
Young Ladies Sodalty
Idna Watson
Junior Sodality
Holy Name Society
Rent Control Bill Promised by Assembly Leader
Irwin Stemgut Democratic minority leader vows a bill in the next Legislature to roll New York State rents back to the March 1 1942 level. He will introduce it after the Senate and Assembly convene January 3. He cites tenant complaints of excessive increases and accuses some property owners of exploiting wartime conditions. The State War Council chaired by Governor Dewey signals opposition to any rent control suspension.
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Irwin Stemgut
Assembly
New York State
Stemgut
Senate
Kings County
State War Council
Dewey
Abbott Lou Moffat
New Yo
And
Meana Tn Qoe
OPA
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Troy Record
Troy, N. Y
Mudnigou
Saratoga County Bankers
Golowaty
the Leonard Hospital
George and
Beatrice Gulowaty
Alexander
This City
Jacob EB. Alexander
Frederick H. Chapman
Sout River
N. J
Nella M. Ryan
Mary M
Joseph Vv
Berk
S. Army
John ¥. Berkery
Sir S. Nay
Marjorie Ann Berkery
James Hayes
Anda F
Helen T
John F
William P
Joseph G. Berkery
Hill Street
Clifford
Moss Bridget Clifford
Michael
Margaret
Johanna
Eizabeth Clifford
Fueral
Division Street
St. Agnes’ Church
St. Agnes’ Cemetery
Cohoer
Ursula
Lillian Donnelly
Corp. William
Pst
James
Frank
Edward
George
John
Charles Donnelly
Mia
Warren Conklin
Long Island
Clift Street
St. Michael's Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Hartley
Gertrude Malone
James BE
Fochard Hartley
Edward S. Malone
Robert
Joseph
Gerard Malone
Parker Bros
Broadway
Our Lady of Victory Church
Lecomte
George C. Land
Adelyn Houle
Grace F
Margaret Menand
Lillian
Herman Lecomte
Lae
Oakwond Avenue
St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Cement
McLoughlin
Seventh Avenue
North
Joseph H. McLoughlin
Loretta V. Farnum
Thomas P. McLoughlin
M John Kennedy
Michael M
Matthew McGuire
Thomas F
Charles McLoughlin
St. Augustine's Church
St John's
Rockville Center
Margaret Powers Madigan
James P. Madigan
John P. Madigan
Sheba
John Madigan
St. Mary's Cemetery
Waterford
Martratt
Eddy J. Martratt
Harriet B Titcomb
Frederick G
George B. Martratt
Bryce Funeral Home
Fifth Avenue
Laielian Costello
George M._Orton
U. S. Army
Chariss Hackett
Clark & Blake Memorial
Rivers Street
Owocki
California
Stanley S. Owocki
Martha Owark
Watervlie
Langdon Jap
Laud Dewey
Thomas E. Dewey
Thomas W. Wallace
Joe R. Hanley
Republican Party
Hanley
Wallace
WLB
Everett Jones
New York State Hospital Association
New York
American Hospital Association
witin-American Committee
House of Delegates
Hewitt
Boy
Judge Sweenes
Edward T. Reilly
Arnold J. English
James Hart
Father Reilly
M. J. Sullivan
Frances Kavanaugh
Harry Shook
John Nolan, Jr
Mary Lavine
Harry Tilley
Mid-Town
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