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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1944
Page
16
The Troy Times notes Fresh Air Fund donations and memorials including memory of Sergi and Preston K. Smith. Mrs G. Bop and others are listed among contributors in a brief acknowledgment segment.
The Rensselaer County Board of Elections reports cleanup of ballot applications after lengthy work. About 4500 war ballots have been mailed since September with sixty percent for APO and FPO addresses. The board expects continued but diminishing levels as October 18 deadline nears and daily receipts fall from a peak.
Edgar Tuttie, 59, of Colla, received 5000 from the Supreme Court for Washington County after a March 15 crash with a car driven by George A. Skeife. Tuttie sought 25000 for permanent injuries. Dr. Denver Vickers testified the injuries were not permanent and would heal with treatment. Tuttie was walking from Boobie Falls when struck, was thrown ten feet, and landed under the car.
Albert Van Nedergnen was installed as county veterans service officer and operates from the basement of the Court House on Monday Wednesday and Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 to 5 pm. The office, in cooperation with the Troy Veterans Bureau, provides veterans and families with information and aid on hospitalization government insurance employment civil service pensions and War Bonds.
Clayton I McCarthy sues the City of Saratoga Springs for 59000 damages claiming injuries last June 26 during an arrest by Patrolman Stanley West. McCarthy alleges the officer shot West’s direction and assaulted him, causing the loss of sight in his left eye. The city notice was served on the mayor soon after the accident.
Augustus LaPointe of Hudson Falls, husband of Ann Lanzo, previously reported wounded in France on June 9, has died of his injuries. The War Department released the death report six weeks after the initial injury note. He is survived by a son and siblings.
A union called a strike at the Senny Hill Iron and Brose Co. in Hudson Falls affecting about 100 to 200 workers over union recognition. The Hudson Falls local of the C. SO union led by president Gerdor Clark announced the action after a meeting at union headquarters. A later note said another meeting would occur, with Daniel Sheehane and David Hughes among speakers, despite initial reports of unauthorized action. Police reported no clashes at the gates. The plant employs about 493 workers and holds Navy production contracts.
Five troops of the Troy Area Council including City Boy iScouts will attend the Eyat District Camporee at Camp Rotary this weekend September 6 and 7. Scouts will earn points for outdoor events such as hikes, inspections, cooking contests and camp fire stunts under the supervision of Howard Gorham district chairman.
The Lansingburg Boys Club equipped a senior den with a pool table piano and parlor suite as gifts rise to attract older members. Dr Robert Plunkett said new drapes and further gifts are pledged while boys helped paint and prepare the new rooms for fall and winter activities.
Testimony from Jules Poceil, former Piping Rock manager, ties Frank Costello to a rear gambling casino. The Supreme Court order to show cause why Costello should be suspended as a witness in the Po dell night club license case was denied a stay. Deputy police commissioner Cornelius O Leary was subpoenaed in a move described as harassing, with Justice Ferdinand Peters issuing the order returnable today to Supreme Court.
Second Lieut Francis J Bergin aged 20, son of Michael Bergin of Greenwich, has been reported missing in action over Germany since August 26. He served as navigator on a B-24 bomber and had been overseas only a short time.
Taconic Hiking Club outlines six hikes for the fall program with a rally at the YWCA. John Rollins resumes as president after a brief absence. Miss Tithe Evtey acts as president, while Kenneth White and Robert Wyant present weather and geology slides. A large group of prospective members attends.
Mrs Leland Wadsworth was elected to a fifth term as president of the Women's Auxiliary of the Troy Railroad Y. M. C. A. for the past four years. Mrs John K. Keyes became treasurer and Mrs Stephen Piper secretary. Other officers include Mrs Fred Richardson first vice president and Mrs Arthur C. Coonley second vice president. Mrs Joseph Dunwoody named chairman of the house committee and Mrs Carl Richardson chairman of the entertain ment committee. An open house is planned for October 23 with tickets handled by auxiliary and railroad Y. M. C. A. members. Thirty tables for card playing will be featured as part of the recreational program. An afternoon tea followed the business meeting.
The Roosevelt and Truman names will appear on the November ballot under the American Labor Party label. The Appellate Division upheld the State Supreme Court, denying Walter Flanagan’s bid to certify the ALP nominees, ruling state committee nominations valid. The division did not issue a memorandum.
Partridge season in the state opens in October aligning with other game seasons. Open season on tainted grouse lasts 43 days with same daily bag limits as last year. Northeastern zone limits run from Oswego to the Massachusetts line with a three per day and nineteen per season bag limits. Shooting hours start 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset.
Merilyn Tromban, once of White Hal, serves with the Canadian Women’s Army Corps at the Allied Conference in Quebec. She is among twenty corps members selected to drive a can carrying delegates around Quebec during the event.
A Albany hotel panel of Army, Navy, and SmalIe War Plants Corp experts joined Troy area industrialists to address postwar contract terminations and securing interim government financing. Speakers from Rochester and Albany detailed procedures, office plans, and how to shift from war to peacetime production while addressing subcontractor settlements and wartime losses.
Health officials report 314 Troy children vaccinated for smallpox and 79 given diphtheria toxoid during weekly clinics from Aug 1. Dr James C Boland urges early immunization ahead of the Sept 5- opening and ongoing Friday sessions 2 to 4 pm to cover preschool ages.
Two Fort Edward soldiers suffered second injuries on separate European fronts and recover in overseas hospitals. Charles H Nims, 23, wounded July 32 in France, recovering at US General Hospital in England. Patrick Patone wounded July 8 in Italy, recovering and eager to rejoin his unit. Poestenkill tax roll notice follows.
Troy Evening School to open for registration Monday September 26 from 5 to per. Sponsored by the Board of Education as a war defense measure since 1930. Free trades and technical courses, citizenship and home nursing classes. Fees apply to outside-district students. Courses include machine shop electric sheet metal welding drafting shop math. Supper class popular in home economics. Separate gym classes for men and women. Registrations in High School Room 105. Classes open Tuesday September 26.
Dr Crit Pharris assistant medical director for United Aircraft Corp East Hartford Conn will speak on Dermatitis at the District Society of Safety Engineers dinner meeting Tuesday at 6 30 pm at Jack s Restaurant Albany The society with 101 members covers Troy Rensselaer Albany Watervliet Mechanicville and surrounding suburbs B B Morgan president urges members to bring dermatitis questions for discussion.
Mayor John Ahern urges Trojans to join Pest 27th Division Association in honoring World War I heroes who cracked the Hindenburg Line and the 71st Division crew in Panay actions. The Troy Post plans a Sept 29 memorial at Monument Square after a trout parade at 8:30 a.m.
The State Guard Medical Detachment signed up men at Backer Park, using an Amy ambulance marked with bright red crosses as the focal point of a four day recruiting drive. Officials report a slow but steady flow of volunteers aged 17 to 50, aiming to add three new members despite weather delays and heavy rain that reduced turnout. Major Stephen H. Curtis, Capt Ervin H. Wilson, and Lt Albert Gale oversaw the effort with noncommissioned officers Benedict Berner and others assisting at the stand.
The War Department released the names of six area men killed in action in the European and Pacific theaters. Private Lawrence M. Anderson is listed as the son of Mrs. Bridget A. Anderson of 7 Grant Street Cohoes. Sergeant Herman Barnhart, son of Mrs. Myriel Barnhart of Petersburgh. Corporal Anthony PF DeJutie, son of Alexander DeSulie of Rensselaer. Sergeant Harold F. Dorn, son of Mrs. Carrie Dorn of Castleton. Sergeant Reymond D. LeFebvre, son of Hector LeFebvre of 34 Garner Street, Cobleskill. and Technician Leo J. Rospo, son of Mrs. Lucy Rospo of Valley Falls, are named on the General Pacific casualties list.
A meeting of canvassers for the Thirteenth Ward honor roll will be held Wednesday at PM, 93 the headquarters at Sixth Avenue and Doaw Street. The proceeds of the social held Thursday night in the roonmis of the olan Post, 460 FL W, have been warned over to the convessing committee. The Diamond Rock Lodge I O. O. F. aided the party, with Mr. Gover as chairman of the chair.
Two motorists were arrested last night by Maco revelt Officer John Listimer for passing the dead stop sign at 112d Street and Sixth Avenue Lansingburg. Andrey C. Fleck, 46 Seventh Avenue, and Jesse J. Haskins, 3 Sth Street, each left a cash bond for their appearance in Police Court this morning.
Nevette Welburn was elected vice president and Mary Sree was elected president of the Pallomathian society in Troy. James A. Aten and Califano were elected treasurer and secretary. Several members were admitted to hospital after the event, including Mar Court and Helen, with mentions of illness and treatment.
Emergency telephone lines were opened to the storm area as crews from the Long Island area joined responders to handle the surge of messages. Repairs and dispatches followed the storm across Troy and surrounding towns, with power and rail adjustments noted and police reserves stood by before being stood down.
The article notes observances for the Jewish New Year 5705 with services across Orthodox and Conservative synagogues. It mentions Beth Israel Beth Ist FEazorces and Congregation El with sermons by Rebbet J. Teicher and Rabbi Charles B. Lesser, detailing dates, times, and planned attendance.
In Troy the Surrogate's Court valued the decedent's property at about 14,950.32 dollars with executrix Els Eckard reporting various assets. The estate included 261 Ninety-second Street holdings, cash on deposit at several banks, safe deposit vault items, and on hand cash totaling the listed amounts.
In Surrogates Court Edward J. Poe land, transfer tax attorney, filed inheritance tax reports for two estates. Frances Jannacite’s estate totals 10,081.50. to be shared by husband and nine children. Elizabeth F. Duffy’s estate grosses 5,534.73 to be divided among ten minor children. Net estates after reductions at 3 records show 5,346.50 distributed per will. Executors named include Anthony Patusdi and Katriina Stevens with multiple legacies and residue shares.
Used car dealers must file with the rationing board by September 1 showing stock as of that date. The OPA amends MPR HO requiring certificates of purchase to be filed by September 2. Dealers must attach a War Price and Rationing Board certificate with each sale and submit Form 65 753 within four days of purchase.
Raymond Baker, former Burma missionary, will address the Troy Ministerial Association on Monday at 10:20am. The talk, titled Postwar Burma, features a local religious gathering at the MOC.
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