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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1959
Page
2
Attorney General Fayyaz Ali died of heart failure in Karachi yesterday. He was 62 and had served as attorney general since 1951, continuing in the post even after Gen Ayub Khan seized power in a military coup last October.
T F Crogan, retired Mohawk Division worker of New York Central Railroad, rites conducted from residence at 14th Avenue Troy and St Francis de Sales Church. Requiem High Mass celebrated by Rev Francis, with organist George Geiger and vocalist William St Smith. Processional Miserere and Christe featured in service for the soul of My Savior.
The Eagle Mills Methodist Church marked its 110th anniversary with a Sunday service led by Pastor Carver. The event highlighted church growth, increased membership and financial support, plus ongoing property and facility improvements including the Wesley House and a youth recreational center. The display chronicles ministers and church activities since 1849 with details on past fires and repairs.
A two year old boy named Paul Acw London Cony fell into a pond at Mitchel Woods Park while riding a tricycle. His mother Mis. do Sep Migavero walked ahead as the bell rang then ceased and the child disappeared beneath the water. The incident occurred Tuesday.
The church year anticipates finalizing mortgage payments on the property. Wesley Mouse oversaw kindergarten classes as a new wing at Chims Cramer under construction. An organ upgrade with a Hammond electric organ was added in 1946 during Rev. Solh Co Wilson’s pastorate and dedicated with 40 World War II veterans in service. Chimes were installed in 1924 for the centennial. Future plans include interior redecorating and repairs. Notable former members Rev. Frederick A. Shippey and Rev. Joe W. Shippey are mentioned, along with aging long-time members and a recent gift of a public address system from Mr. and Mrs. Joel Se (likely Joseph G. Lee).
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Division 48 held a funeral service at St Marys Cemetery and planned a full day of remembrances starting Aug 18. Members and officers from various lodges and branches attended, with Father Hanlon presiding and New York area unions contributing to ceremony and services.
The text notes nominations for officers to serve the ensuing year with a meeting next month. Chief Guy and Chief of the Fire Pollen Wallace Dickinson are named delegates to attend the Madison Mohawk convention. Six Corpth on July 18, future officers include a chief, assistant chief, captain, assistant, and two lieutenants.
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