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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1950
Page
13
Local Merchants Association launches a twelve hour Dollar Day offering greatly reduced prices to attract shoppers. Stores be open and owners present to meet residents, with all eligible businesses cutting prices to minimum except insurers, as housewives are urged to participate.
Watervliet merchants plan a Dollar Day after a month of organizing at Watervliet High School. The event aims to draw residents citywide with deep discounts as part of the school renovation push. The program, supported by Gregory Kenosian and others, seeks strong community turnout and publicity.
Dr. Carter Davidson president of Union College told Water Vilet Rotarians and guests that America is becoming the religious center of the world anticipating a new era where the United States leads Catholic and Jewish influence, with New York City as a key hub. He discussed changes in literature and reading material shaping youth and concluded with a humorous song.
An inspection of Troop 40, Boy Scouts of America, from St. Patrick's Church, was held tonight in the school hall by neighborhood commissioner Robert Evers. Report shows scouts earning second class and merit badges in building, hiking, cooking, blade use, tracking and observation with members passing and advancing.
The School 1 Parent-Teacher Association discussed spring activities and two addresses on Human Growth. It voted to donate 10 to the Cub Pack, planned two delegates to the district spring festival on May 20, and arranged a Mar 16 card party and Fame Woods event. John Thomas named general chairman. Fourth graders earned a banner for most parents present. Florence Pisdus, Wateryhet High biology teacher, introduced the film with Dr. Welham A. Stewart. A noctal period followed with refreshments as William Phelps presided over the meeting.
Waterville Merchants Association warns residents of an imposter posing as a buyer. A man about six feet tall with glasses drives a 1930s Nash and falsely claims to purchase radios for his sick mother. He offers little money, asks for credit, then vanishes and repeats the ruse at a gas station. Police urged vigilance.
Samuel Berry a 30 year Waterview resident died at Samaritan Hospital Trev after a long illness. He lived at 1416 Third Avenue and worked 33 years at Jon A Manning Paper Co Green Island. A World War II veteran, he belonged to Ut John A Patten Post American Legion and the International Brotherhood of Papermakers. Survivors include his widow Mary and siblings in Ireland and Rochester. Funeral from Cummings Third Avenue Funeral Home at 2 p.m. tomorrow with Rev Jack Cooper of Fires Presbyterian Church Seating.
Police investigate a license plate theft from the vehicle of Withiam Beebls at 1614 Third Avenue. Beebls says the plate was taken from his car while it was parked in front of his home on Monday night.
The readable text describes a chaotic scene involving a family home with a bedroom and winder. A collision or disturbance is implied with mentions of starches loaded and damage to the area. No clear individuals or locations are identifiable from the fragment.
Maplewood Post American Legion will honor the bowls and basketball team at a dinner tonight at Splak's Restaurant on Archibald Street. Thomas Couch and Andrew Tarry cochairmen. The team finished 30 wins and 9 losses, including a 19 game home winning streak. David Rentz announces 4:30 pm softball tryouts for Watervliet City Softball League at the community diamond behind the school. First City League game set for May 8.
At Third Avenue Methodist Church Watervliet the Women’s Society of Christian Service held Men’s Night with about 75 attendees. Cochairs Raymond Parker and Harry Bettie led the supper committee. Red and white decor featured centerpieces of firs and roses while a program of music followed. Rev. Jack Cooper of the First Presbyterian Church spoke on Building A Kingdom In Our Mind.
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