Fireman Hurt in Fall During Blazing Apartment Fire
A Troy firefighter is hospitalized with non serious injuries after a fall while tackling a blaze at 2 Centre Street owned by Jobs Smotowski. The two story frame building suffered $2 damage. Teddy's Tavern occupied the adjacent door. Fire crews fought the flames for hours using three hoses and booster lines as smoke filled partitions and upper floors. The cause remains undetermined with multiple smaller incidents reported nearby including a Keller Baking Company fire and an Annex restaurant spill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Freman
Samaritan Hospital
Centre Stree
Jobs Smotowski
Teddy's Tavern
Theodore Bienick
Charles M. Nooring
Pumper
Whee
Samaritan
Sre
WKSG
S Pa
William Cunningham
Edward Howard
Third Street
Keller Baking Company
Ingalls Avenue
Central Fire Station
Yesteray
Card of Thanks from Rash Family to Local Clubs and Relatives
The family of Charles Rash extend sincere thanks to the Siama Seis Club the Syrian Lebanese American Club the First Ward Honor Board and others for the support shown by relatives and friends after their recent loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tos
Katy Charles Rashwir Ty
Siama Seis
Syrien- Labanese
In Memoriam Delehanty and Seleansky Notices
In memory of Mary E Dele and Mary Seleansky one year after their passing. Messages from mother father and sisters speak of love and memory. Also tributes from Mrs Simmons and J Hannigan note loss in war and a son’s memory in Southern France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delehanty
Mary E
Mary
Sroaee
Delemantey
Mary J Seleansky
Betty
Bannigan
J. Hannigan
SORN Duford Births at Two Hospitals
At Trey Hospital on September 11 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Harver Duford Mrs Duford formerly Em sya Chilla Hennedy. At Simaritan Hospital on September 14 a daughter to Mr and Mrs James B cer x Barbara Anfie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorn Duford
Trey Hospital
Harver Duford
Hennedy
AL Simaritan Hospital
AGG
Ws Stati Sx
James B. Cer
Barbara Anfie
Neds 2 Coltes
Obituary notices from New York area deaths
Several death notices and funeral details for James Ot chambers Elizabeth Ross Coulter Sarah Diamond Patrick Hamilton Norman H O Melia Tiffany J Pryn and others. services set at residences and churches with interment pending in Albany Troy Watervliet and Schenectady areas.
Gerald Goard Heads 4-H Contestants for State Judging Team
Gerald Goard of the H Rangers Brunswick led the field with 300 points in the 4-H judging grading and identification contest at Alps during the 4-H Cup. George Broadwell 275 and Freeman Robbins 227 rounded the top trio. A second team includes Donald Cottrell 205 Fred Wurtemberger 150 and Fred Wiltser 144. John Lansing named alternate. Training under William Tempel begins immediately. A October inter-team contest will determine retention and possible Cincinnati national team entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Goard
Donald Cottrell
Tros +3ers
Fred Wurtemburger
H Rangers
Fred Wiltser
Troy 4-Heers
John Lansing
Troy 4Hers
William Tempel
Victory Garden
Thyia
Country 44 Club
Cincinnati
Samper B
Dorrance
Rensselaer
Troy Burns Club Dines Officers at President Campbell Home
Group president John T Campbell hosted the Troy Burns Club officers at his Worth Greenrush residence Saturday night. After America entered the war the officers will serve during the duration. an election is soon to be held. Miss Mary M Campbell organized the supper and David C Lithgow planned a colored scroll honoring Sir Bernard L Montgomery for honorary membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Burns
John T. Campbell
Worth Greenrush
America
Campbell
Mary M. Campbell
David C. Lithgow
Mar
Bernard L Montgomery
Ciut
Ecrof
George A. Oldham
Episcopal Diocese of
Albany
Davie Lithgow
Obituary Notices for Sitwell and Others in Troy
William VI XN Sitwell of 51 Pointhane Drive died September 18 1945 at home. Funeral Tuesday at Bryce Funeral Home 1800 Fifth Avenue with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Also listed are memorial services at Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel for Budgenie W Germond and Clare H Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stowele
Pointhane
William VI
Sitwell
Asa
North
Charles B
Mire
Charlies H. Carroll
Charles H. Stowell
Troy
Bryce
Fifth 1
Avenue
Gakewood Cemetery
Gardner Earl
Oakwood Cemetery
Budgenie W. Germond
Clare H. Foster
Stawell
Old Trajns
Wheelman Cub
Society of the War of 1812
Sons of Union Veterans
Rensselaer County Soldiers and Sailors Monument Association
Troy Citizens’ Corps
Uactor
Old Second Regiment
Thompson’s Point
Lake Champlain
Eate
CV. Kiing
Trinity Episcope Church
King Solomon's Primitive Lodge
At & P
Apolis
Comantety
Eight Drivers Nabbed on Traffic Counts
Eight motorists were arrested by Troy police for speeding during the weekend. Frank Muscatto, 34, Mechassicville, 25 mph on Second Avenue. George A. Pearce, 24, Bestoke, 40 mph on F ing Avenue. Frank LeFlemee, 47, Raine Street, Green Island, 40 mph on Second Avenue. Alexander F. Gorsky, 3, Fifteenth Street, 50 mph on Second Avenue. Frank A. Curley, 29, Bourteeath Street, Watervliet, 42 mph after running a red light. Officer Healey also charged Milton Kaine, 16, Albany, 37 mph. Manoog Deratzian, 30, Twenty-third Street, Watervliet, 39 mph. William S. Murphy, 26, R. D.,4, Troy, 45 mph on Pawling Avenue. Bail was set at $10 for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnoroccyele
Troy
Frank Muscatto
Mechasicville
Second Avenue
George A. Pearce
Bestoke
Fing Avenue
Frank LeFlemeé
Raine Street
Green Islane
Forties
Alexander F. Gorsky
Fiteenth Street
Frank A. Curley
Convent Auxiliary Plans Festival Meeting Tonight
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Convent of the Good Shepherd meets this evening to finalize plans for the annual supper festival to be held Thursday, Sept 27. Mrs Otto J Stalmer, president, chairs the event as a pure wool blanket crafted by the Magdalen Sisters is highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convent of the Good Shepherd
Otto J. Stalmer
Magdalen Sisters
Magdalens
William H. Frear Co
Bronze Star Granted to Homer T. VanDerwerker in World War II
Homer T. VanDerwerker, son of Mrs William R. VanDerwerker of Schuylerville, receives the Bronze Star Medal aboard a battleship near Okinawa. The award cites meritorious conduct and assistance in planning and communications during the 25 October 1944 action under Vice Admiral Kinkaid and Allied Forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer T. VanDerwerker
United States
T. €. Kinkaid
Seventh Fleet
Trojan's Son Fought Behind Jap Lines in China
Navy officer Commander Johnson led demolition and sabotage missions with Chinese guerrillas and troops across southern and eastern China. He destroyed airfields and roads, blew up bridges, mined routes, and guided attacks against Japanese forces, aiding resistance from the Indian Ocean to Canton and Kewalein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnson
W. Johnson
Berle Avenue
Bob Considine
Navy
China
Johnson
Roosevelt Raceway
New York
Indian Ocean
Office of Strategic Services
Wrs
Chine
Canton
Sampan
West River
Chennault
Fourteenth Air Force
Star
Kewalein
Camp Fire Official To Visit Troy
Camp Fire Girls national associate secretary Miss Frances Chapman will visit Trox today to meet local leaders of Camp Fire, Blue Bird, and Horizon clubs. She will participate in leadership training, address the board, and urge more adults to support Camp Fire programs for girls aged 7 to 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Chapman
Camp Fire Girls
Trox
Avedar
Camp Fire
Blue Bird
Horizon Club
Hargid
Britton
Camp Fire Council
Horizon Clubs
National Camp Fire Organization
Jean Tanquery
Darby Horse
Russell Sexes College
Adu J Tan
Missapa
Troz
Chapman
University of Toledo
Camp Fire National
Wom
Trinidad State
Trinidad
Colo
Austin Junior i
TLWA
Ohio
Two Whitehall Men Injured In Auto-Truck Crash
Two Whitehall men Richard Gerrand age 32 and Frederick Abiett age 48 were injured in a head on collision between their car and a truck driven by Elmer D Vans Buren of Troy. Gerrand suffered a fractured right knee and facial lacerations while Abiett had facial and head lacerations and possible internal injuries. Both were treated at Glens Falls Hospital by Dr. Leslie A White. Police report Felix Ashline of Whitehall said he observed the Whitehall car approach from the south in the wrong lane and collide with the northbound truck. he halted but could not avoid the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehell
Richard Gerrand
Frederick Abiett
Glens Falls Hospital
White Hall
Elmer D. Vans Buren
Troy
Gerrend
Ablett
Leslie A. White
The
Glens
Fain Hospital
van Boren Tela
Felix Ashiine
Whitehall
Fort Edward GE Plant Put on Market by RFC
The General Electric Co plant at Fort Edward covering about 19 acres is being offered for sale or lease by the Reconstruction Finance Co. The main factory is a one story masonry building with 30,000 square feet of office area. The office building adds 13,000 square feet. Equipment includes machine tools production gear and laboratory apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Co
Fort Edward
Re- Lonection Finance Co
Anniversary of Kelley Chapter Formally Marked
The tenth anniversary of the Kelley Chapter DAV Auxiliary was celebrated in Troy with speakers including John J. Doherty and Timothy L. Collins. Attendees included Charles Burkhardt and Marie Bretga with Frank F. Howe and Thelsia FR. Warren as leaders. Martin 3. B. McDonagh served as toastmaster. Helen Bateman and Warren chaired arrangements. Corrine Allen handled the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Star
Auxieuests
Hatter
John J. Doherty
Veterans Relief
Troy
Timothy L. Collins
National Department
Charles Burkhardt
Marie Bret Ga
New York
Department Auxilary
Frank F. Howe
Thelsia FR
Cropseyville Couple Hurt By Hit Run Car
A hit and run near Cropseyville left Mrs. Dorothy Coonrad injured and her husband Alfred shaken. They were walked along a highway when struck by a passing car that fled east. The couple received help from a Massachusetts soldier and were taken to Troy Hospital where Mrs. Coonrad’s condition improved slightly. Police launched an intensive search for the fleeing vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srikatg
Uisinic
Yesteriay
Dorothy Cuonracr
Troy
Alfred
Coonrad
Massachusetts
F. W. Russell
Donald Lang
Averill Parsk
Third Church Pastor Remains After Strong Congregational Vote
Rev John M Stuart pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church for four years faced resignation but an overwhelming majority at a Lavapol meeting voted to refuse the move. Charles Stiller served as clerk and presided. Elders Barnuat Windover and Mrs Parker were chosen to inform Troy Presbytery and seek ratification. The Presbytery meets tomorrow at Cambridge and Stuart will accept the congregation’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Stuart
Third Presbyterian Church
Charles Stiller
Clarence Barnuat
Kermeta Windover
Sanford Pitcher
Troy
More Area Men Given Discharges At Fort Dix N J
Several Troy and area men received honorable discharges from the army at the Separation Center in Fort Dix New Jersey. The Troy list includes Fas sell W Levanway Henry W Kump Charles J Trigg George H Commes Raymond Ring Wilam Lake Walter Majer William J O Hearn Gordon J Sewell John B Allendorph John T Breen and Howard M Wittsey. The Troy area group features Ashton E Woodward Kenneth T Doran John Fayior Douglas We Green Stanier H Bwazneski Robert MacGrez Arthur M Shufert Herbert Charbonneau and Donald K De Lude. Also listed are Willem S Barrett jr James J Calamarias and Frederick J Lindy of Canose Springs Anson W Lavtrence of Stillwater John B Mosher John W Sullivan Howara Josiyn Phillip FR DeLong and Richard W Edwards of Glens Falls William Sey and John AJ F Seth of Watertown Same etyard Damerose of Bersey Iowa Fort Eawa Cyase of North Be Hudson Falls Ch Al Albrech of Avell Park and Earl St Betts of Ticonderoga
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Army
Fort Dix
Hez
Fassell W.levanway
Henry W. Kump
Charles J. Trigg
George H. Commes
Raymond Ring
Wilam
Lake
Walter ¢. Majer
Wiliam
O'Hearn
Gordon J. Sewell
John B. Allendorph
John T. Breen
Howard M. Wittsey
Atez
Ashton E. Woodward
Graenmwich
Kenneth T. Doran
John ¥. Fayior
Douglas We. Green
Stanier H. Bwazneski
Robert MacGrez
Arthur M. Shufert
Herbert Charbonneau
Donald K. de Lude
Willem 5. Barrett, Jr
James Jf. Calamarias
Frederick J. Linyd
Zatoga Springs
Anson W. Lavtrence
Sillwater
John B. Mosher
Corinth
John W. Sullivan
Howara
Josiyn
Phillip FR. DeLong
Richard W. Edwards
Ail
Glezs Falls
William ©. Sey
John AJ F
Seth
Wetertree
Damerose
Bersey
Lowas
Fort Eawa Cyase
Hudson Falls
AL Albrech
Avé
Traction Workers To Get Back Pay
Bus drivers for United Traction Co will begin receiving retroactive back pay checks starting tomorrow. Nites Persons, the general manager, said the first checks will be distributed daily after tomorrow. The total retroactive amount estimated for all lines is about $90,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tray
United Traction Co
Nites Persons
Cosystem
Prominent Troy Mason Dies
Prominent Troy Mason Sowell dies after a long service to Freemasonry and civic groups. He led Troy Masonic bodies, aided temple restoration, and served in many local organizations. Funeral services are planned at Bryce Funeral Home with Masonic rites to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sowell
Fcar
Stare
Toca
Ater
Magen
York State Shrine
Temperature Forecast Clashes With Seasonal Hope
Weather Bureau reports chilly spell with highs near 70 and lows around 40 degrees. Canadian wind from the plains drives cooler air as a high pressure system moves in, signaling an end to the out of season warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Canadian Plains
Ste.tor
Red Cross Conference Scheduled Today
Red Cross chapter leaders from Renswelaer County and the Troy Club join a full day conference and luncheon. Howard Seaman opens at 10 am with speaker William D. Valentine discussing postwar Red Cross services and future activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renswelaer
American Red Cross
Red Cross Corps
Troy Club
Howard
Seaman
Wile
William D. Valentine
North Atlantic
Red Crage
Two Children And Girl Hurt In Accidents
Police report two separate motor vehicle incidents injuring a boy and a girl in Troy. Patrick J Burns owned the first car involved in a 3:40 pm crash on Tenth Street. Edward Wallace 4 of 371 Tenth Street sustained abrasions and was treated at Troy Hospital. Therese Wentzel 17 of 567 Fleet Street suffered multiple injuries when two autos collided on Spring Avenue near Walker Avenue. She was taken to hospital and later returned home. James Morin owned one vehicle and James O'Brien drove the other. O'Brien, 40, faces reckless driving charges. Both crashes were referred to Troy Motor Sales Co. garage for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hese Tal
4 Accidant
Patrick J. Burns
Par Avenue
Edward Wallace
Tenth Street
Harry Perry
Sixth Avenue
Hensselaer Street
Troy Hospits
Joseph Pidalino
Central Sta Tion
Donzd Degen
Michael Saio
Therese Wentzel
James Morin
Troy
James O'Brien
Ida Street
Wentzel
Henry Zaykowski
Second Street
Frederick H. Ibbott
John F Noonan
Detective Bureau
Night Squad
O'Brien
Joseph Cofer
Frank Maselli
Radio Patrol
Troy Motor Sales Co
Rensselaer Man Killed Crossing Broadway
Peter J. Piacco a 32 year old Rensselaer resident died after being struck by a car on Broadway between John Street and Harrison Avenue. Driver Edward Hofelich of Rensselaer cooperated with police and was released. Coroner Charles J. Cote and Dr Thomas Phelan attended the scene. Fiacco’s body was taken to John S. O'Brien Funeral Home. He is survived by his father and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Piacco
Broadway
Rensselaer
John Street
Harrison Avenue
Rensseleer
Edward. Hofelich
First Street
Rénssellaer
Fiacco
Thomas Phelan
Renegelaer
Charles J. Cote
John S. O'Brien
Rensseslaer
Sanio Fiestco
McGovern Named Chief of Staff for New York VFW
Thomas L. McGovern of Troy, a World War I veteran and county commander, was appointed chief of staff of the New York Department Veterans of Foreign Wars by state commander Merrit W. Baldwin. McGovern has served as Hudson Mohawk County council quartermaster and Trojan Post commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. McGovernm
Troy
Department of New York
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Merrit W. Baldwin
New York
McGovern
Tih Figien
Hiudson-Mohawk County
Trojan Posy
Military Order of the Ccoties
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Harene Sy
Eer Albert
Memoriam
Simmonsng
France
Chambers
Watham
James Ot. Chambers
Bessie G Dorrell
Janis_ E
Harold F
Anna M
Edward B
U.S. Army
Engand
Mabel Chambers
Amsterdam
Old London Road
Latham
Coulter
Trey
N.Y
Elizabeth Ross
Willian Coulter
James Coulter
Haytillse Tweedy
Plo
William ‘F. Coulter
Camp Webick
Frederick
Mae
Myre
Douglas Fit
Fourth ‘Ave North
Éléck
Albany Rural
Diamond
la Watermid
Sarah Diamond
Edward Diamond
Charlies M. Moissaont
John PF
Watervilet
Fred J. Figna
Tree
Beabath A. “Parent
Joseph
Watervliet
Earl W,aefrer
Sarah PL
Lilian
Hugh Tratlond
Mary T. Siamond
James
John McNamara
Brooklyn
James J. Clinton
Wcleck
Mary's
Hoosick
alis_ ee es Gresa fund
Saultz
New York City
St. Joseph's
Green Island
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Waterhet
Omelia
Waterriet
Norman H. O' Melia
J Catherine Murph
Norman J
Frank Tawoethe AL
Anne
Joseph O'Meia
Timothy “Mahaney
Frank Connelly
Leonard “Bash
Charles Connelly
Pourth Avénue
Bonday
Patrick's Church
Pryns
Schengctady
Wiffany J. Prin
Edith Graviine
Fonda
River Street
O‘clock
Dines
Troy Burns Club
Towaska
Willetts
Sandrs Sedgwick
Dolores Kircher
Bbera Carboni
Sue Pisate
Alain -Et Group
Ts Paige
Gayle Bet
Tawanha
Chesean
Convent Auxiliary
Trojan
R.F.C
Kelley
Cropseyville
Third Church
N. J
Troy Mason
van Ness
WUCR
St Street
Stowell
King Solomons Primitive Lodge
Oriental ‘People
Troy Masonic Veterans Association
Bureau
Red Cross
Willean
N. Stowrle
Auto
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