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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1944
Page
9
A mass meeting is planned with a noted state speaker and county official invited. The gathering will feature a state legislator addressing attendees as part of the fall election strategy. Plans include remarks from candidates for local and state offices and a discussion of primary day canvassing.
The city committee discussed active support for Governor Dewey's campaign. A Dewey-Bricker club headquarters was to be established on Broadway, with frequent ward and district leader meetings planned ahead of the election. The Republican city headquarters would open on Monday evenings to organize operations.
The Watervliet Knights of Cot inabes finalize plans for an installation of officers set for Tuesday in the council rooms The Watervliet Knights announced Joseph Doran deputy of the Rensselaer will act as installing officer under Louis Fonda of the Rensselaer Council Names to be installed were announced at the June meeting An open house series beginning this winter months was also discussed Frank Giichrest assisted by Anthony De and Tismothy Cassidy will run the open house
The Schuyler Home Bureau held a membership tea at Jermain Memorial gymnasium with officers and leaders present. County chairwoman Mrs. Henry T. Hughes spoke on budgeting and activities while Mrs. Flora Pulver directed fabric bag exhibits. Mrs. Josephine Fowler addressed foreign relations as guests attended.
Charles A. Warner of 10068 Twenty-fourth Street testified in Police Court that Joseph Michasin of Stop 33 Troy-Sehenectady Road struck him after a confrontation at a red light. Michasin pleaded not guilty to a second degree assault charge and requested an adjournment to next Tuesday morning. Warner, treated at Troy Hospital, had an X-ray showing a broken jaw. Michasin was arrested on a warrant by Patrolmen Monticus and Andrews Jr.
Hudson River Chapter 262 FL A M of Watervliet will confer the mark master Mason degree this evening at the Watervliet Masonic Temple under Alexander Graham with Herbert S. Loud presiding. A Past Master degree for the class is planned for October 3. Prizes were awarded at a Camp Anna event hosted by Mrs. Winifred Messite. next party set for Tuesday at Messite’s home. Memorial service notes were given by the Women’s Dnary Society of Jerm2zin Memorial Presbyterian Church with Rev. Graves presiding. Elizabeth Mabin memorial observed. Presbyterial meeting announced for Westminister Albany on Oct 3. Plans discussed to collect clothing for Europe and Good Will Tree gifts for the Fairview Home. Program directed by Mrs Carlton Chesbro of Glenmont.
Watervliet announces a revived shop course at Watervliet High School with sessions to begin soon. Classes, held last year, were popular and will be offered to men and women 16 years old or more. Applications may be made at Richmond before September 27. Public interest will guide enrollment.
The Knights of Columbus organization reported two slates for officers at a meeting in the Knights rooms last night. Joan Cusack led the regular nominees while Hart Lackin led the opposition. Robert Belanger presided as chief squire. Election is set for next Wednesday night.
Assistant Secretary Joan Sullivan lauded late Secretary Knox at the American Legion convention. Sullivan presented the Distinguished Service Medal to Knox’s widow and credited his leadership with boosting the Navy’s strength. Mrs. Charles B Gilbert Norich Cons was elected American Legion auxiliary president at the convention’s close.
Mayor John J. Ahern urged observance of a religious education week from Sunday to October 1. He said Americans must maintain spiritual reserves to win the war and achieve lasting peace, calling on citizens to worship at home and in churches and to teach others God’s way. More than 60,000 churches conducted programs last year.
The Weather Bureau warned of a tropical storm centered near 22 degrees latitude and 87 degrees longitude about 380 miles south of Pensecolg Florida. The storm moves west to northwest at 10 to 22 mph, with core winds near 73 mph and squalls up to 60 mph within 100 miles of the center. Vessels west northwest and northeast of the storm should exercise caution.
Titcomb Auxiliary of the Army and Navy Union plans a fall series of socials starting Thursday September 22. At Spanish War Hall meeting Mrs Mary Patrick presided with Mrs Helen Smallwood and Mrs Betty Cameron in charge. First event at Mrs Smallwood's 70 Albany Ave Green Island. Two new membership applications approved. Supper at Unique Cafeteria after the meeting.
Mrs. Joseph Forrest and Mrs. Thomas Jr join Mrs. John Meleski and Joan Adams as organizers for tonight's Beaucon Light Mission Chapel service. Rev. Frank E. Arthur of Caicaro delivers the second sermon at 7 30 pm.
Pleasant Valley lodge Rebekahs convene today at 3 pm for annual officer elections. The meeting will reveal the Peanut Pass of the year 2ish and Mrs Viela Frting serves as social chair.
Obituaries from Greenwich and nearby towns list Matteson and Washburn mourners with services at local churches, burial in Greenwich Cemetery, and survivors including spouses and children. Other notices include William Edmonds and Delahanty family funeral details, plus renaming and church service at St Joseph's and St Jean Baptiste.
The Senior Class of Troy High School elected John Snyder president last week and nominated candidates for vice president secretary and treasurer. Ballots counted yesterday, with results to be announced today. Nominations include Helen Calfana Marion Vansovich Gwenne Taylor Elsie Landau Margaret Smeland Jean Lovering for VP and William LaParl Bernard Adler Richard Selzer John Driscoll for secretary. Veerta Braveman Rose Marie Fletcher Hugh Brown Dorothy Davis Louis Bink considered for treasurer. Secretary Reeferns. Mrs. Everett M Lawless of Cropseyville, secretary to Sheriff Phitete F Craver, returned from Philadelphia where she visited her husband a chief petty officer at the Navy Yard. she was joined by Mrs. Lester Pl Morton of Fall River, Mass, whose husband is also a chief petty officer.
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