Select Stocks Achieve New Gains
Stocks rise as investors push prices higher with gains across major sectors. Foster and Aden report upticks in market activity and closing prices reflecting renewed confidence in equities.
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1944
Page
17
Stocks rise as investors push prices higher with gains across major sectors. Foster and Aden report upticks in market activity and closing prices reflecting renewed confidence in equities.
The stock market showed a fairly steady tone with incremental gains as major groups including steels rubbers and utilities contributed to a fractional overall rise. Notable leaders near the close included Bethlehem Steel Goodyear Public Service of N J American Smelting Phelps Dodge Westinghouse Johns Manville and Pepsi Cola with bond issues up and cotton futures down in late trades.
New York market chatter on September 2 records flour trades. Details mention soft winter grade at 3.60 to 3.70, with a 3.35 figure and references to patent terms and potential futures.
Probate court in Regiseleer County admitted three wills. Peter Tulley of this city died in Albany July 23. Katherine McChim Prince Street named as executrix with estate under $100 rent and over $5,052 personal. The Mahony will left $250 to a grandson and granddaughter. remainder shared by spouse Albert Mahony and four sons. Jona G. Dobter died May 21. estate listed £509 real and £4,000 personal with modest allocations to daughters and remainder among four children. attorney Michael J. Deigns n. Clarence G. Simmons listed as attorney.
Gypsy Markoff, a 27 year old accordion player from New York, survived a 1949 plane crash into the Tanguy River in Portugal with severe injuries. After eight months in hospital she learned to sing, then toured Army and Navy hospitals to lift servicemen spirits using a new vocal act while plastic surgery continued on her face. She lost use of two fingers on her left hand, but performed for troops with a borrowed accordion and cane.
Gypsy, a guitarist, details recovering from injury and building a base strumming method. After two minutes of practice, she now plays for six minutes gracefully. She plans to perform for incapacitated servicemen in wards and hopes her music aids their recovery.
A rural American couple opens their farm near an army post to hundreds of khaki clad soldiers on Sundays. The farm family shares dinner and chores while welcoming men from diverse backgrounds who feel part of a larger wartime community. The host couple emphasize faith is irrelevant. uniforms unite them as one lodge.
Tracy elected president of the Charles J. Brady Post auxiliary in Waterford. The annual election named Mrs. Marghelie Cuomo first vice president and a long list of officers and committees including Mrs. Lavina Line second vice president and Mrs. Emce Esterby secretary. Retiring president Mary Roberts reported on the recent state convention in Buffalo. Obituary notes Mrs Amilia Caruso died at her residence with four sons surviving.
August figures show a sharp drop in foodstuffs shipped internationally with total deliveries amounting to 355,577,595 pounds, down from last year. The report names destinations including Russia Greece and North Africa and lists changes in distributions among allied and neutral routes. Local notices note church services school reconvening and community drives for milkweed pod collection with awards announced, while Lions Club work continues in Waterford and Saratoga County.
The article notes submarine and air operations against Japanese shipping as the Navy nears the Central Pacific. American forces plan to push from the Alaska area toward the Philippines and then Manila, with emphasis on manpower and strategic crossings.
Fragmented column notes political analogies and social quips from Los Angeles scene. Mentions Niolest anti Roosevelt chatter and Vivien as top speaker amid Rotary events. References Mark Clark receiving a cocker spaniel a gag gift and an Atlantic flight tied to a novel club initiation.
An article from the Child Study Association of America warns mothers against constant nagging and spanking. It argues repeated punishment breeds anger, shame, or fear, and does not teach better behavior though it may briefly clear the air.
The family of the late Albert J. Hupe thanks relatives friends and coworkers for support during their bereavement. A donation drive collected cans and offerings from many, with kind messages and condolences from those who shared in the loss.
Multiple death notices and funeral arrangements appear for Keveridge, Grogan, Frement, Hewett, and Sister Muriel at various local churches and cemeteries. Details include dates of death in Sept, funeral times, Mass intentions, and interment at local cemeteries with church services at Anthony's Church, Peter Nocaze, St. Peter's, and others.
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