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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1944

Page

14

Parking Lot To Be Converted into College Recreation Center

Russell Sage College plans to transform an old armory site at Ferry and River Streets into a recreation center with tennis courts and a skating rink for students and staff. Public access may be allowed through a future agreement with the Troy Recreation Department, with the city assuming some liability.

Aer Ferry and River Streets Russell Sage Collége Public Works Department Russell Sage College Palis Troy Recreation Department Chester J. Atkinson

Nuisances Abated Reported by Local Group

The East Side nuisance removal drew praise for cleaning two issues. Speeding on Pawling Avenue is curbed by constant motorcycle police patrols and garbage dumping on Spring Avenue by out of town residents has ceased. The Best Side Association, presided by Carh G Grimm, discussed engaging local men to join Box Scouts and form a new Unite group.

Best Side Association G. Grimm Pawling Avenue Spring Avenue

Women Voters Plan Bulletin On Candidates

Mrs. Malcolm E. Cummings finance chair of the New York League of Women Voters will guest at a Rensselaer County League meeting hosted by Mire W. Spafford. The bulletin will include candidate biographies and positions on issues for the forthcoming election.

Mra Malcolm E. Cummings New York League of Women Voters Rensselaer Mire W. Spafford Conway Court Izaruss Heinz HA. van Ve

Corinth Corporal Burns In Portable Kitchen Explosion

Corporal Lincoln Scott suffered first and second degree burns in an explosion reported in a portable kitchen. He is hospitalized at Amy’s hospital in the Admiralty lands after a transfer from New Guinea where his unit has been stationed since last March. His wife Bers Scott remains in Corinth.

Corp Lincoln Scott Admiralty Lands Bers Corinth New Guinea Seater Re Jane Southwest Pacific War Theater

Return to Navy service after home leave for petty officer third class

Edward Colison, grandson of Mr and Mrs James S Campbell of 309 Third Street, left Troy for the Norfolk Naval Base after a ten day home leave. A Troy resident since enlistment in September 1943, he earned silver wings as an air crewman on graduation from La Salle Institute and completed training in radio, radar and naval gunnery. He is expected to report for active duty aboard a torpedo bomber unit at Norfolk.

Edward &. Colison Airs James S. Campbell Third Street Navali Norfolk Troy la Salle Institute

Veterans Urge Probe of 27th Division Saipan Actions

Veterans from Tear Post 2nd Division Vetetak Association meet at the State Armory to demand a full inquiry into Marine charges about the 27th Division’s Saipan conduct. The gathering aims to shape plans for a September memorial and parade events honoring the 27th Division and its World War I exploits.

Saipan State Armory York State Guard Kearney Bris Karch Wi Kearneys Hine Genburg Fureling Lopiphe RP Ent Tror Oorth Monument Square Jane J. Ahern Banié France Alabamas Cmdr Ebbe Nielsen

Italian Center Plans Bowling Season

A four-team bowling league led by Angelo M. Patetta will start the Italian Community Center fall and winter program on Tuesday October 3 at Mayfair recreational alleys. Twenty players form the teams with captains A Pusatere Anthony DeLeva Gene Cantanucci and others. officers include Clarence Milanese treasurer and Frank Mancini secretary.

Angelo M. Patetta Mayfair A- Pusatere Anthony DeLeva Gene Cantanucci Pajette Anthony Pajetta Clarence Milanese Frank A. Mancini Paletta Anthony Patricelli Nick BeLeva Patellna Tialine Community Center Dominico Testo

Welfare Workers Attend Conference

Three members of the Troy Welfare Department will attend the two day State Department of Social Welfare conference at Glens Falls opening today. Albany official C Randolf Wilson will preside. Local representatives include Maj WL Freak Laversee commissioner Tom Rankin Jr deputy commissioner and George P O Connor case supervisor. Public assistance deputy commissioner Lee C Dowling of the State Department will also attend. The agenda covers child welfare and public assistance aims.

Troy

Saratoga Instructor Wins Yale Linguistics Degree

Mrs Helen B Brower of Saratoga Springs earned a Master of Arts degree in linguistics from Yale University. She studied phonetics and linguistics and conducted extensive work on map data and the basic structure of appearances. Her husband, a staff sergeant, serves in the historical section of ETOUSA in London.

Helen B Brower Skidmore College Saratoga, Springs American Council of Learned ‘ Societies Yale University Brower

W C T U Reelects Mrs H L Doyle At Renstelser Rally

The Women's Christian Temperance Union of Renstelser County reelected Mrs H L Doyle as president after yesterday's county convention. Other officers kept include Lavina Doyle as vice president, Marthe Kormetesi as second vice president, William Simatons as corresponding secretary, Helen Ward as recording secretary, Elizabeth Maxwell as treasurer, and Rev Fiesk J Reid as pastor. The meeting urged modern diet to curb alcohol use and noted the state convention at First Methodist Church Albany on October 8 with speakers Vincent Norman Peate and D Leigh Colvin. A memorial service for deceased Brewiers Way was held and entertainment featured violin solos by Mrs John Aird.

Herriet J. Doyle Women's Christ An ‘Temperance Union Renstelser Nonve Troys Lavina L. Doyle Ares Vics Marthe Kormetesi William Simatons Helen Ward Elizabeth Maxwell Fiesk J. Reid Methodist Ted Tie Getiride L. Palmer Albany County Albany Speaskers Y. Vincent Norman Peate New York D. Leigh Colvin Wilford B. Fowler Sixth Avenue Baptist Church James A. Perry Burlington John Aird Cora Lend M. M. Kieley Willam Macker

Veterans Aid Ration Board Effort With Local Volunteers

Twenty seventh Division veterans from the Troy Post and members of the Kiwanis Club joined the Rensselaer County Troy War Price and Rationing Board to process Supplementary gasoline applications and related forms. The group, now in its sixth straight week of service, also included executives and local leaders from Bah and Giles Inc and the United Mine Workers Union. Rev David J Livingstone stated the club would continue to volunteer as long as the emergency lasts. Commander Nielsen urged veterans in the area to help, noting the job of finishing 1918 remains unfinished.

Hindenburg Line Troy Post Veterans Association Kiwanis Ciut Rensselaer Coun Troy City War Price and Rationing Board Kiwanis Club David J. Livingstone Memorial Methodist Church Anmong George Barrett Manufacturer's National Bank Ernest Wy. Robillard Bah and Giles, Inc George Robillard Westburn Cole United Mine: Workers Union Quo Krause Trevi Post American Legion Dewey Caswell Frank Neely Sith Intelligence Gniz Treasury Department Ebbie Nielsen Shirley Robillard Eugene Coaifield Internal Revenue Troy Stanley Zellner Optomtétris Alvin S. Ford Nielsen 2Tth Mr. Ford

Flight Officer Receives New Assignment at George Field

Harold Consaul, Flight Officer, is spending time at home in Selma, Alabama from his Craig Field post. Upon returning to duty he will report to George Field, accompanied by his wife Helen Wagner Consaul. He is slated to become a crew member or pilot of a -47 transport aircraft.

Myre Harold Consaul Craig Fisid Selma Ala George Field Helen Wagner Arther Wagner Consasnl Harald N. Consasi Paentozn Mar

Liberal Party To Discuss Platform in Troy Meetings

The Liberal Party, formed months ago by ex right wing Labor factions, plans two public meetings at Union Hall today at 2 PM. Speakers include John Stinehan, ILGWU representative Edward Spriner, and Edward White, with Joseph Mussel as unit chairman providing remarks.

Troy American Labor Party Union Hall Ringseteeh John Stinehan Edward Spriner International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union Edward’ . White Joseph. J. Mussel

Welfare Department Maintains Budget Amid Hospital Costs

The Troy Welfare Department reports a hospital budget underspend of 323,217.62 to date and notes August treated many patients due to extreme heat. Deputy Commissioner Rankin cites old age assistance and asthma aggravation from heat as key factors along with modest hospitalization costs and ongoing property clearances.

Troy Welfare Department John J. Ahern iMajor W. Frank Letverser Tom Rankin

Appeal Filed To Retain $40,000 Award

Miss Cornelia Stever seeks to keep the $40,000 jury award in a Rome auto collision case against Associated Transport Inc and Charles Schiefer. Justice Francia Bergen reduced the award to $22,500, calling it excessive, prompting an appeal to the Appellate Division Third Department.

Supreme Court Francia Bergen Cornelia Stever Rensselaer Associated Transport, Inc Buffalo Charles Schiefer East Aurore The Transport Corporation aAtterness Stever Fied Third Department Third Department, After Justice Bergan

Women’s Auxiliary Of Kelley Chapter Elects Officers

Mrs Ada Burkhardt was elected commander of Fer Francis A Kelley Chapter D A R at the annual meeting last night in the rooms on Third Street. She succeeds Mrs Ann W Alberts who presided. Also elected were Mrs Corrine Allen senior vice commander Mrs Thelma Warqe commander Mrs Harriet Deirchap SSR i alternates punitivewoman Mrs Augusta Brafman adjutant. The date for installation of officers will be set at the next meeting. Appointive officers will be named later. General plans for fall activities were discussed.

Ada Burkhardt Woman's Auxiliary of Fer Francis A. Kelley D. A Third Street Ann W. Alberts Corrine Allen Thelma War Harriet Deirchap Augusta Brafman

Albino Sparrow Seen in Ballston Cemetery

A snowy white sparrow appeared in Ballston Cemetery attracting local notice. Frank Billings reported the bird, later identified as an albino rare in nature, occurring about once in ten thousand.

Ballston Cemetery Ion Spa Dieta& Latk Frank Billings Ballston Spe

Jury Finds No Cause Against Ray in Damages Suit

A Rensselaer County Court jury found no cause for action in the $3,000 damages case brought by Mrs. Helen Domine against John Ray and Son of Isis City. An agreement settled Frank Cardazzi v Coca Cola Co and Siraton Fenekas over naming issue. The Domine trial related to a two truck collision on Oakwood Avenue, with Edward J. Poland for the plaintiff and Ainsworth Sullivan for the defense. The court adjourned to Sunday at 10:15 am.

Rensselaer Frank Cardazzi Coco-Cola Co Siraton Fen ‘Ekas Congress Street Coca- Cola Co Coca- Cola Bottling Co Oakwood Avenue Domine Edward J. Poland Ainsworth & Sullivan Albany Frank Caznezeo Plaintif Poland Malcolm. Bibby

Tri- Groups Plan Splash Party

TV representatives from Tan zingburg Troy and Heatly High Schools plan a fall program at their first meeting of Seaton last night in Troy OC. Regular meetings set for Tuesday and Thursday with a 2 member committee for a membership rally on October 4. A splash party is planned with Misses Satimeskey Campbell Puchel Holland named for roles.

Tanzingburg Troy Heatly Seaton Sat & Ymeskey Jame Campbell Pauline Puchel Margaret Holland

Stolen 1928 Truck Recovered in Menands

A 1928 truck reported stolen Sunday night from Fourth Street south of Congress Street was recovered in Menands yesterday by village police. The vehicle valued at $100 was identified as stolen from Cropsérville and returned to authorities.

Rov EL Thames Cropsérville Fourth Street Congress Street Menands

Car Fire Damages Vehicle Beyond City Line

A car caught fire on Hossick Road just beyond the city line, prompting a 2:08 p.m. response from firefighters. The machine, owned by Mrs. Patter, was in use near Troy when the blaze started as reported by firemen.

Hossick Road Yeasterday Mra Patter OL Troy

Trailer Pumps To Bolster Fire Defenses

The city borrowed eight trailer pumps under the direction of Commissioner Frank St Ames to boost fire protection. They can move 500 gallons per minute to 150 feet and include hoses, ladders, extinguishers, ropes, and first aid kits. The Office of Civilian Defense supplied the equipment, with recall rights retained.

Frank St Ames Carl AL Smith Office of Civilian Defense Yasterday OCD Toothannock Grafton Moneta District 2 Brunswick Lake Avenue Clete Peaboty & Co., Inc Hudson Valor Fuel Corp OCC Department Fies West Sand Lake Chez Senith Frear Park

Advisers Sought For Younger Girls Group at W W C A

The Younger Girls Department of the YWCA, led by Mrs. Andrex C. Sradi, plans today’s meeting to organize a season of activities for Girl Reserves and Tri-Club groups. Miss Elvira Jeborg, newly appointed secretary, says women with time and interest are urged to join as advisors.

aAndrex C. Sradi P.m Elvira Jeborg Braci Ed~son Reginald Rae Harold Feltenbaum John Marks Warerd Fincher Margaret Wolin

Mounted Patrol To Hold Benefit Horse Show

Mounted Patrol to hold a benefit horse show with at least fifty entries from Massachusetts New York and Connecticut. The event will feature classes champion western saddle horse and champion jumper. Committee headed by Mrs Joseph Doccey and Mrs Ed Kitrick. Registered with the American Horse Show Association.

Massachusetts New York Connecticut Womens Austen Mounted Patrol Coloner Green Island Joseph Doccey Ed Kitrick American Horse Show Association

Divorce Made Final for Joseph Admire and Beriha Admire

Interiscutory decree issued to Joseph Admire of Troy and Beriha Admire of Albany in September 1943 is now final. Supreme Court Justice Francis Berzan grants sole custody to Joseph Admire Jr, the couple’s only child, with attorney Benjamin Starshane.

Joseph Admire Troy Beriha Admire Albany Supreme, Court Francis Berzan Admire Benjamin Starshane Joseph Admire, Jr

Packard Estate Tax Report Filed

An inheritance tax report for the estate of Jaonie D Packard, who died March 2, 2854, was filed in Surrogate's Court by Edward J. Poland, estate tax attorney. The gross estate totaled $7,597.59 with debts and expenses reducing to a net estate of $6,570.99. Provisions distribute $14.06 to Marian Maine and half the residue to Evelyn Anthony, with other legacies to trustees, churches, and family members.

Satsngz Jaonie D Packard Edward J. Poland Crantfer Mertwages Vaseek SRS Fu Heral Marian I. Marie Rochester Evelyn J. Anthony Livarie Dee Vegen Evelyn Anthony Bequesta-Toche Presbyterian Home Association of Troy Bethesda Lausiszbury Stu Berkshire Penn Canaan Assovizt Thenigsie Merian Maine Lvelye Atthony Sheldon B Smith Allan T. Fir Lena Mayer Alb Tege Lees Methodist Episcopal Church of Frank L. Maxon Petersburg Maxon Audon Ide M. Hewitt Loran F. Maxon al Zon Lulu A. Hewit Sophie Madsen Marie Bacon Detroit Mich Anna M_ Madsen Elmer Rasmussen Esate

Three Troy Men Named To Synod

The Troy Presbytery named three delegates to the Synod at Broa XS. Chosen were Rev. Bugese Cun Engram of the Giver Pree byterian Church Rev. James a fiver D D Cambridge Rev. Pant 3om and Rev. Liman a L Walter. The report covers Presbytery plans for World Wide Communion Sunday and two new churches, with installations and a merger of Welch and Englich into the Presbyterian Church of Granville.

Troy Cambridge Westen Broa XS Bugese Cun Engram Preebyterian Crurch James A Fiver D. D. Campridge Pant Liman A L ‘Walter Ané Sidera J. Fo Powe J. Fo Powe Lansiegburg Campeige Crogen T&e

County Legion Committee to Meet in Troy

The Rose Selaer County American Legion Committee holds its monthly meeting today at 7 pm in the Hal Rand Building rooms of Troy Post. Joseph L. Fitzgerald, recently elected county commander, will preside at his first meeting.

Rose Selaer County - American _Lerion Committee Troy Post American Legion Hal Rand Joseph L. Fitzgerald

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N.X Szidnigta Women Voters Plan Saratoga Yale W.C.T.U H.L. Doyle Ration Liberal Party Abe Wollns Hudson Valley Lodge Odd Fellows District Seer Temple Elmer Rasmussen Grand Lodge Dart Harold M. Turner Dimcter George Miller Tite Dispatch Women’s Auxiliary of Kelley Chapter Ray Advisers Packard Estate Harry Jenkins Brooklyn Lake George Warrensburg Warstensburg James L. Harris Glenn Fale. Peemding Mark Kelly Presbyterian Hoosick Fells Welch Engiich Middle Granville Presbyterian Church of Granville John MM. Stewert Third Presbyterian Church Bedger Mr. Harris Glens Falls Committee of National Missions Liberty Church Johnsonville Schaghticoxe East Hebron Fair Haven A. A. Cecil Peries Jamey Morgan Phelps Noyes D.D Montclair County Legion Committee the Manufacturers National Bank of Troy Franklin Square Third St Second Ave N.Y Menez Federal Deposit Iasu Oakwood Cemetery
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