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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1959
Page
8
Police report a fleeing burglar driving a car lost control on a city street and crashed, killing him. Investigators say Anthony J. David, 23, of Oriskany Falls had been fingered by a patrolman in tire and wheel thefts from cars.
A blasting cap found near their home exploded while connected to a battery circuit. Paul Ruddy, 21, was struck by cap fragments in the right arm, left thigh, and hip, with Scott Ruddy, seven, suffering arm and leg wounds. Both were treated at Samaritan Hospital emergency room and by Dr. Ken Freyberg. The incident occurred Monday morning as the brothers attempted to ignite the cap, found last year at a construction site.
Marine Midhiond Viret Quarter Rarnings Greater reports earnings for the period, noting 4,0N4,667 of 45 cents a share versus 42 cents last year. dividends declared for the first quarter and tax provisions are listed, with references to the Manufacturers National Bank of Tony as a Marne Min and bank.
Sgt Joseph Latthouse announced Air Force seeks registered nurses who are graduates and hold bachelor degrees. Most candidates will receive commissions as second or first lieutenants, with a two year tour of duty. For details visit 350 Broadway and 8:00 a.m. briefing.
The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection held a voters meeting and approved building a new church on Shaker Road near Route 9 in Latham. Plans relocate the Exlé foot wing to the side and add a front glass area with double exit doors. Completion cost is about $70,000 with 188 seats on the main floor and a basement for Sunday School and a social hall.
Miadeth Shields is named chairman of the yanval Tin Med School Latin club for May. Florence Virotsky Avnet Abehony Dorks Volvis Barbara Burke Barbara O'Brien and Mewar Mily head various committees. The dinner is sponsored by Tag a Latin society at the high school. A program of pater laioment will follow the dinner.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev was reported by Tass News Agency to be vacationing in the Crimea at Yalta. The dispatch said he received the head of an Afghanistan delegation at Yalta yesterday.
Brookwood Park Extension Unit names officers at a recent meeting led by speaker John W. Tanner who discussed the importance of making a wall. Officers elected include Mrs. Th Bartlelelowe president and vice chairman Frank Marone. secretary I Leu Collins treasurer Melvin Rudnick historian M Lai Conkling. Meeting hosted by Mrs. Audick with hostess Mrs. Daniel OMalley.
Charm Queen registration continues in Colonie as ten entrants from Colonie Central High School and Colonie Central graduate Maureen Quinn compete for the title “Queen of Colonie.” Contestants will be judged by a panel on charm personality and leadership, with the winner and court to appear in local festivities and the Albany parade.
The Ports Fecy Parenebeucher Assn hosts Dr. Kitidiv from Alby Child Guidance Center to discuss normal behavior patterns and dangers of a child becoming a problem case. Officers for the PTA will be elected, with nominating committee led by Mrs. Curtis Stewart presenting a slate for president secretary treasurer two vice presidents and three coowners. A White Elephant sale precedes the business meeting, and the new president will attend the Leadership Training Institute at Core well University April 13 16.
The Shenandoah Archers held their first tournament of the season drawing 300 spectators with archers from Hud gson Miydie Prk Amsterdan Johnstawn and the southern Catskill area. Winners spanned women and men divisions with high scores listed and junior boy Joseph Koclowski posting 104. The club plans a meeting on April 13 at Heidi's Restaurant Route 9 with archery films shown after the business session.
Mayor Clarence A. McNally condemns a proposed school district realignment affecting Schools 1 2 and 3. He vows inspections by the Fire and Building departments and to challenge the board’s space claims at Van Rensselaer School. District opposition cites risks to students and local disruption amid a contentious meeting.
Lansinoig Board of Bilvration to offer a driver education lottery style course for the remainder of the school year. Charles Fake, director, said registration is open and a special course will be conducted at Knickerbocker Junior High at 7 p.m.
Zone officials will be guests of the Lions Club at Olfo's Restaurant today at 7 pm. Latham Lions chair Luo Slackman will host with club representatives from Albany, Delmar, Nassau, Troy, Latham, Colonie, and Waterford clubs present.
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