Ration violators hear appeals in Albany hearings
OPA hearings in Albany County Court House will hear four Troy area businessmen and 28 other alleged violators for counterfeit gas coupons and food ration abuses. Notable cases include Pioneer Food Market owner John Simonian and Frennselaer merchant Meyer Meisterman facing overdraft charges, with Troy City Garage and Defreestville resident Adam Bonacker also listed for related offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Aree
OPA
Albany
Albany County Court House
Allen
da. Carruthers, Jr
New York City
John Simonian
Pioneer Food Market
Conegress Street
Adam Bonacker
Defreestville
Legion Auxiliary To Install Castleton Staff
Officers of the Castleton American Legion Auxiliary will be installed Wednesday Oct 4 at the village hall with a covered dish supper to follow. The slate includes President Mrs Rika Van Nedergnen Vice Presidents Mrs Am dred Leonard and Mr Hazel Corgan Secretary Mrs Marion E Biller Treasurer Mrs Minnie Stemmel Chaplain Mrs Elizabeth Van De Wal Sergeant at arms Mrs Jennie Van Altena Rehabilitation chairman Mrs Peirl Johnson Child welfare Mrs Ruth Reezeboom Americanism and national defense Mrs Cora B Edwards. The Auxiliary of Castleton Post American Legion will jointly sponsor a party social in the village hall Friday night proceeds go to fund gifts for service members Hilton Johnson and Mrs Van Nedergnen are co chairmen. The committee includes Mrs Mildred Leonard Charles Johnson Mrs Marion Miller Mrs Hazel Corson Mrs Lena Boel Mrs Iva Leonard Mrs Rooreboomn Mrs Stammer and Mrs Peirl Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castleton American Legion Auxiliary
Rika van Nedergnen
Mes. Am
Dred Leonard
Hazel Corgan
Marion E. Biller
Minnie Stemmel
Elizabeth van de Wal
Jennie van Altena
Arma
Pezrl Johnson
Ruth Reezeboom
Julia Hoss
National Defense
Cora B. Edwards
Empire State News
Castleton Post
American Legion
Hilton Johnson
van Nedergnen
Mildred Leonard
Charles Johnson
Marion ©. Miller
Hazel Corson
Lena’ Boel
Iva Leonard
Rooreboomn
Stammer
Peerl Johnson
Bench Warmers Club Holds Annual Outing at Carrolls Grove
The Bench Warmers Club hosted its annual outing at Carrolls Grove on Hoosick Road drawing about 300 members and guests. A mixed-gender softball game highlighted the program, with Thomas Wagner the solo entertainer and Bernie Caroli as host. Committee members included Michael Mackey, George Weber, Bill Hoffians, Bill Curley, and Nate Bronson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll's Grove
Hoosick Road
Thomas Wagner
Cohoes
Bernie Caroli
Michael, Mackey
George Weber
Bill Hoffians
Bill Curley
Nate Bronson
Lake Placid Co Head Dies in Car Gas Poisoning
Lemuel H. Packer 55 president of the Lake Placid Co died Saturday night in his automobile in a garage. Dr G A Geis Essex County coroner said monoxide was the cause but issued no further decision. Packer a native of Burlington N J had been manager of the club since 1935 and remained in that role when the Army redistributed it as a ground force center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Placid
Lemuel H. Packer
Lake Placid Co
Lake, Placid Club
G. A. Geis
Essex
Cagutr
Pei
Jhut
Burlington
Packer
Clad
Castleton Chapter card party set for Thursday at 3 pm
Castleton Chapter O E S will hold a card party at 3 pm in rooms on Hoe Brain Street Castleton. Cochairmen are Mrs Helen Cooper and Mrs Cora B Edwards. Assisting committee includes several named members such as Mrs Virginia Lasher Ruth Howe and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castleton
O.E. S
Tharedey
Hoe Brain Street
Helen Cooper
Cora B. Edwards
Cochairmen
Virginia" Lasher
Ruth Howe
Alice Finkie
Lois Hartnagie
Elois Hanieeder
Winifred Harter
Ruth Hudson
Roozshoorm
Unidentified Body Hauled From River
An unidentified man about 65 was found in the Hindson River at Harrison Street yesterday afternoon. He wore a blue suit, striped shirt, brown shoes, and carried no ID. Coroner Duty cited asphyxiation and drowning as the cause. authorities noted a missing person report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindson
Harrison’ Street
Thomas J. Duty
Anthony Hubic
Broderics
Michard Magar
First Street
Stellow
Witla J. Ryan
Albert Presto
Public Works Department
Madison Street
A 3
Matera Funeral Home
Fourth Street
Wiliam
Kirk
Duffy
Catholic Scouts Plan Meeting in Troy Area
Catholic sponsored Boy Scout troops and Cub packs in the Troy area plan a meeting at Hendrick Hudson High School with Kenneth E. Cook directing Catholic field service. Leaders and anyone seeking a troop or pack are invited to discuss the Scout Family from cubs to senior scouts and hear talks on Cubbing and the Church tie in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Area
Hendrick Hudson
Kenneth E. Cook
Service of the
National Council
Cook
John H. Clyne
Catholic Committee On
Edward W. O'Brien
Gregory Connolly
Harold Hinds
J.B. Nile
Pleasantdale
North Troy
Waterford
Valley Falls
BP. Vieth
St. Paul Evangelical
Thayer Montgomery
Knickatbocker Playground
Marshall W. Wheeler
Bert Follett
Fred P. Whiting
James Fellows
Raymond B. Sherman
P. Joseph Travers
Marlon Wemple
Arthur Livingston
JB. Niles
Leon Lonsdale
T.C. Treharne
Stanley
Betines
Former Treasurer Confirms Move to Change Party Leadership
Former city treasurer Shannon confirms reports of a bid to shift Democratic leadership in Rensselaer County. He says pledges of support and consultations with party committee members have begun, with leadership hopes backed by key figures and long-time allies. The county committee’s fate ahead of elections remains under consideration amid ongoing campaign activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Pew
Rensselaer
John
Shancoe
Bhames
Joan P. Judge
Carnelius A. Casey
Commmiteemen
Istervale
Farley
James A. Parley
State Committee
Roosevelt
Edward J. Flynn
Roosevelt Board of Strategy
Petersburg Church Notes Centennial
The Petersburg Methodist Church celebrated the Sunday school centennial with a rally day led by Rev. Howard M. Hills. Officers and teachers were installed and three successive nights of observances were planned by church groups formed from Sunday school activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg ‘Methodist Church
Howard M. Hills
Marion Church
Mrra Church
Myrtle Howard
Ruth Jones
Credie Roil
Dorcas Dunn
Norma Adams
Leora Hill
Lola Snyder
Clara Sentley
Mery Cipperly
Hill
Women's Society of Christian Service
Mabel Woodruff
London
China
Youth Fellowship
William A. Perry
Waterford
Young Peoples Activities
Troy Methodist Conference
Elaine Hansen
Troy
Board of
Jay Activities
Eugene Chatfield
Associated
Jay
Tin Can Collections Start Today Citywide curb pickup begins
Tin can salvage collection starts today and runs through Friday to cover the entire city. William F. Luby, public works commissioner, urged residents to prepare cans and place them at the curb by 9 a.m. The weekly routes include Hoosick Street, Ferry Street, River Street, Spring Avenue, Main Avenue, Oakwood Avenue, Frear Park, Seaway, and surrounding streets east of Pawling Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Luby
Public Works
Totax
Heosick Street
North City
Fiver Street
Brunswick Road
Beman Park
Fifteenth Street
Congress Street
Pawling Avenue
Knickerbacker Junior High Hosts PTA Reception
A reception for the seventh grade parents will be held tomorrow at 8 p.m. as part of Knickerbacker Junior High School PTA's first regular monthly meeting. Executive council members will serve as hosts. Mrs. Joan Laustrup is in charge of refreshments. Mrs. John W Church presides. Mr. Robert Turner outlines next year’s programs. Teachers will be introduced by Mrs. Marjorie Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knickerbacker
Knickerbacker Junior High School
Sffait
Joan Laustrup
John, W. Church
Robert Turner
Association
Marjorie Leonard
Knickerbocker T High School
Veterans and Scouts Honor Fallen Members and Bond Sales
The service unfurled for fallen Vander Heyden Hall scouts on world battlefronts. Certificates were given to Harsid Ordway, Sylvester DeWitt, Raymond Cottrell and Orval Pollard for selling 505 dollars in war bonds, and Robert Othout for 2000 dollars. A Crooked Lake camping trip at Methodist Farm hosted 18 scouts under scoutmaster William Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Vander- Heyden Hall
Harsid Ordway
Sylvester DeWitt
Raymond Cottrell
Orval Pollard
Robert Othout
Crooked Lake
Methodist Farm
William Wade
Schools May Get Federal Funds For Lunches
Federal funds may help finance school lunches this year via War Food Administration programs. The State Education Department will notify about 2,800 schools, with maximum reimbursements tied to last year’s standards. Payments depend on meal type and milk inclusion, with free meals for children unable to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Food Administration
Edwin R. van Kleeck
State Education Department
New York City
Decter van Kibeck
Peetor van Rreeck
Frost Brings Troy Area to Record Chill
Yesterday morning the Troy area faced a new frost record as temperatures dropped to about 33 degrees. A second cold spell is forecast, with near freezing readings and heavy frost expected across the region, while warmer, cloudy weather is anticipated later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Sey
Aulther
Petiva
Edsha
Churches Aid Drive For Clothing In Albany Diocese
Churches across Albany diocese including Troy Methodist and Catholic parishes opened a drive for used clothing for Europeans liberated by Allied forces. The United Relief and Rehabilitation Administration backs a 15 000 pound Methodist collection. donations welcome through two weeks at First Baptist and nearby churches with pickup options and church office hours. Over two tons were collected last May, per Bishop Edmund F. Gibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
United Relief and Rehabilitati ‘Tion
France
Italy
Holland
Belgium
First Baptist Church
Young People’s Society
Edward Ripley
Troy 76
Albany
Edmund F. Gibbons
Grange League to Elect Two Committeemen
Grange League Federation will elect two committeemen at the annual meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Syeways Community Halls. Harry A. Hardenburgh will preside. Clarence S Wendell and Clayton Wager to be filled by ballot. Allen Harner will speak. O W Sheldon will discuss agriculture and business outlook. Reports to be received and music by a small orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange League Federation
Syeaway
Harry A. Hardenburgh
Clarence S. Wendell
North Greenbush
Cleyton IV
Wager
Brunswick Empire
Yacern
Eles
Allen Harner
Bald Mountain
O. W. Sheldon
Millbrook
Lepiece
Trojans and New York man arrested after hit and run report
Two Trax-men and a New Tera City resident were arrested Saturday on charges linked to a hit and run after a car allegedly struck two machines on Fifteen Sage Avenue. Eugene France 61 and Paul Pisecelo 33 were arraigned with bail set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trojans
New York
Trax
New
Tera City
Trey
Jake Sorrento
Pith Ave
Marges
Eugene France
Rtate
Caureh Street
Paul Pisecel
British Plan of Education Explained to Troy Club
Miss Sheila MacKay explained Britain's approach to adult education via residential colleges and extension courses, emphasizing liberal training to create better citizens. Miss Caroline Gray introduced the speaker, who has consulted with Albany officials on adapting the British adult program to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelia MacKay
Troy
WL Oa
Marda
Caroline Gray
International Affairs Committee
MacKay
Albany
Cohoes Drum Corps Triumph in Gloversville Contest
The Cohoes Drum Corps finished fourth in a six team event held in Gloversville under Gloversville unit of the Cooties and VFW. Bay Ranger Conoes won with 98.45 points, Capital City Lancers Albany took second, and fellow corpses ranged from 95 to 93.60 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobble-Callehan Squadron
Sons
American Legion
Gloversville
Gloversv iHe
Cooties
VIF
Cohoes
The
Bay Ranger
Conoes
Capital City
Lancers
Albany
American Legion Auxilary Aie
Johnstown
Noble-Callahan Squadron
Fort Johnson
AIS Girls’ Corps
Rev James N Lund Elected by Conference
Rev James N Lund pastor of Immanuel Danish Lutheran Church of Troy was elected Secretary of the Conference of the Eastern District of Danish Lutheran Churches yesterday at a Brigport Conn session. Rev A C Hildegaard of the Bronx was named president and Marion Anderson of Brooklyn treasurer. Hildegaard succeeds Rev John Pedersen of Portland who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Lund
Immanuel Danish Lutheran Church
Troy
Briggeport
Conn
A. C. Hildegaard
Bronx
Marion Anderson
Brooklyn
Hildegaard
John Pedersen
Portviand. Fe
OPA Announces Rent Ceiling Changes Across Several Counties
Robert T. Christie, OPA rent executive, announces liberalized provisions for rent increases in the Renssa laer, Saratoga, Albany, Scherec tady and Montgomery Counties area. Increases may be allowed if services or furnishings rose substantially by the maximum rental date or if the lease set at that date included such increases. Previously increases required a large claim of fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renssalaer
Saratoga
Albany
Scherectady
Montgomery Counties
Robert T. Christie
OPA
Size of New Telephone Books Cut in Paper Length
The size of new telephone directories is reduced to one third of the previous view to save paper. About 123,500 copies will be distributed across Troy Watervliet Cohoes and surrounding rural exchanges. Albany and Schenectady sections are omitted to conserve paper, with numbers now in separate Information Telephone booklets. Schenectady editions arrive around November 21 and Albany around December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Waterviler
Cverford
Green
Cohoes
Waterthe
Rural Exchangea
Albany
Schenectady
H. Frank Phelps
Manges
Troy Firemen Halt Two Rubbish Fires
Firemen from Central Station responded to two rubbish fires yesterday. The squad wagon was called at 5 59 pm to a blaze on Union Street north of Congress Street with no damage reported. A pumper was summoned to a second rubbish fire behind 308th Street near Third Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Fire Station
Union Street
Congress
Third Avenue
308Th Street
Kidnaper Paroled and Rearrested in 1933 Case
Manning Streel, 41, paroled Saturday from Clinton Prison after a one year term for the Albany 1933 kidnapping of John I O Connel Jr., was seized on a federal warrant totaling 22 years. He will face transfer to Leavenworth, Kans. Streel’s parole came from good behavior credits. His 1931 Albany County conviction for kidnapping, carrying a fifty year term, was overturned. three years later Greene County sentenced him to five years for blackmail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Manning
Manny} Strewl
Clinton
John I O'Connel, Jr
Albany
Kipnaning
Will
Streel
Leavenworth
Kens
Saratoga Seaman Lost in Hurricane
A Saratoga sailor, Williem 33 Jones, Seaman Second Class, was lost when the destroyer Warrington of 1,050 tons sank in the recent hurricane, a Navy report states. Before service, he belonged to Eagle Matt Lee Fire Co. No. 1 of Baliston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Williem
Jones
Warrington
Navy. Department
Tmhade
Hief New
Seaman Jones
Eagle Matt Lee Fire Co. No. 1
Baliston
Retired Contractor Dies in Arkansas City
Witla G Patterson a longtime local contractor who ran a plumbing firm for forty years died suddenly yesterday at his home 198 Fifteenth Street Ark. Bed essgs native of the city son of the late Maria Preston aged Henry Patterson he was a member of King Solomons Primitive Lodge 81 Fland A Mt and the Second Presbyterian Church a former member of the Sits Seterate Company HL Gardner and Dr T Petterson of Se Sele trom tume i¢ Rean-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witla G. Patterson
Troy Bulldigg
Strees
Bedessgs
Ceptrectigg Fusitegs
Maria Preston
Henry Patterson
King Solomons
Fland
Second Presbyterian Cavres
Sits Seterate
St Johns Installs New Rector in Troy Diocese
Rev. Burnham accepted the rectorship of St. Johns Church at a service presided by Bishop Oldham. The ceremony included ritual, commission of rector, and presentation of church keys. An afternoon reception followed with hundreds of parishioners and clergy in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bra
A. Burcham
Dotie
Churen
G Ashton Oldhem
Albany
Mor Burnham
Troy
Beverly Perris
Leland Thomason
Lessor Garden
Chester FP
Millhouse
Mr. Burnham
Bishop Oldham
Thompson
Oldham
Burnham
St John's Church
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Legion Auxiliary
Motor Fames
Catholic Scouts Plan Meeting
Terian
Watervliet
White Fox Patrol
Jack Connors
Ervin Powell
Cobra Patrol
David Meyers
Bill Stark
Signs Patrol
Robert Luce
Jeader
Larter Kemp
Fred Eirett
Jon Welsh
Donald Hemp
Gordon Pathan
Meme
Powell
John Welsh
Raymond B.sicherman
Stanley Zellner
First Presbyterian ‘Church of
Lansingburg
Raymond Meyers
John Goddfrey
St. Francis de ‘Sales Church
E. District
Vanderheydem Hall
Sohn F. Shannon
Petersburg Church Notes
By Galbraith
Wes
Grange League
Serge
Jayces Cassin
Trafic Bureau
Frooper A. Hi. Clough
Cambridge
Troy-Hoosick Falls
Stein
Heastz
Plantello
Borrente Ag&É
Franco
Petesdiger
Casa of
Sorrento
Seaman
St. John’s
POST
Sider
Manufacturers National Bank of Troy
Franklin Louare
Broadway
Third
Corinth
N.Y
Fetera
Bepest Tran
Parition
Troy Legion Post
Hell Rend Bldg
Third Sts
Febe Nielsen
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