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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1960
Page
1
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AP reports New York business sentiment split between pessimism and optimism as markets show volatile trends. Short positions rise to 2,165,338 shares, the highest since last November, signaling expectations of further declines amid swift market recalibration.
A reader asks if extra part time work can occur while under the 1200 year total and still draw full Social Security. Answer: as long as earnings stay under 1200 in the calendar year, monthly amounts do not matter and benefits may continue. track earnings and notify the Social Security office if over.
Eighteen representatives from the Troy district agency of Prudential Insurance will attend the Leaders Training Conference in Hollywood by the Sea Florida from May 1 to 4. Led by district manager David E. Knight the group includes staff managers from Troy Mousick Falls and Bennington offices along with agents from Trey Hoosick Falls and Bennington.
Charles F. Miller becomes part of The R. H. Donnelly Corp advertising team as a New York Telephone Directory representative. He joined the firm in 1959 and now oversees street address and directory activities in the eastern division after a three week Albany training. Miller resides at Averitt Park with his wife Kathleen.
George E. Mullen president and treasurer of George B. Lee one was announced as the recipient of the second award in a statewide contest conducted by Genesee Brewing Co of Rochester. The competition concerned increases in sales during February and March.
The Quarter Century Club of State Bank of Albany marked its fifth anniversary with a reception and dinner at Shaker Ridge Country Club. It has 112 members with over 25 years of service totaling many banking years. Officers for 1990 61 include President Wilfred Bailey and Vice President Charles Neville.
Henry Ff. Gabriels named sales manager of Star Woolen Co Cohaes by vice president Allen Beckhard. Gabriels, married with two children, will assist in all textile fiber sales. He served 19 years with the firm and was a World War II Marine Air Corps captain and pilot.
A group of Troy area television service technicians formed the Elecropos Technicians Trade Assa to improve public service and price fairness. They meet weekly in a Troy area mart to pool knowledge and offer service tips, with Edward Brown and Anthony Califano named as chair and recording secretary. The next general meeting is on May B to choose a permanent officer slate.
William i. Frear & Co announces reopening of its remodeled main floor annex houseware and appliance department. Demonstrators and consultants from various firms will assist customers with appliance problems as the space showcases a range of equipment and general goods.
James J. Martini USN fire control technician apprentice and son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Martini of 14 Vermont Ave Sherwood Park Rensselaer recently left Boston aboard heavy cruiser USS Macon for a six week voyage along the Atlantic coast.
Pleasantdale residents report visits between Mary Plante and her grandmother in Cohoes and Easter family gatherings in Seymour. Schaghticoke District 5 school meeting set May 3 at Pleasantdale School to elect one trustee. A polio clinic will be held today at Pleasantdale School. Fire department auxiliary plans vanilla flavor sales for funds.
Three area school business officials were elected at the Capital Area Chapter meeting held at Beubscher Hall Albany. Grant J. King Schenectady public schools becomes president. Thelma J. Riggs Tranity school district becomes secretary and treasurer. Ralph J. Breakall Greenville Central School System becomes secretary and treasurer. Charles J. Templeton Mechanicville public Schools becomes board member. The meeting also noted Riggs prior service and nominating committee picks by Andrew Smith and Carl Eastman.
Mrs. Evelyn Borut hosts guests for the week while Mrs. Charles Bucleshymes reports visitors. Odd Fellows plan initiatory degree at 100F hall today. Fire department auxiliary meets Monday at 6 p.m. Grange dinner and dance Saturday at the Friendship Center. Golden Bay Rebekah Lodge outlines birthday dinner and sale plans for May 2. First aid lesson offered at Hoosick Falls High School Wednesday at 7 p.m. by Hoosick Rescue Squad members.
Washington plans tighter SEC rules require mutual funds to disclose in prospectuses the same information as in proxy statements. Johnston Mutual Fund reports its proxy statement cleared with the SEC, calling the new rules less onerous than feared. Lazard Fund notes confidence in economic soundness and a shift toward Canadian bonds, while Scudder Fund Canada sells International Petroleum for profit and increases Canadian holdings. Growth Capital Inc merges a plan to offer 300,000 shares at $20 to create a large new small business investment company with McDonald & Co and Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis.
Union Fern of Troy announces its twelfth home furnishing store will open June 1 at Styvesant Plaza Albany. Julius Goodman, president, says all arrangements are complete and a full furnishing line will be available with special display arrangements. The firm began in Troy in 1886 and, after several name changes, is now Union Fern with offices in Troy. A new 4.5 acre warehouse in Menands will serve stores from Poughkeepsie to Glens Falls, replacing the River and Jacob street facility.
The South Colonie Central School District trimmed $87,012 from the amount to be raised by taxation in its $3,923,580 budget for 1958 59, aided by an insurance settlement for Saddlewood School fire damage and increased state aid. Voters will decide May 4 on the revised plan totaling $1,510,288 to be raised.
Theodore Peckham of Philadelphia spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Peckham. Fred Eckel of Albany was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Walter Eckel last Sunday. The Youth Group of the First Reformed Church of Schodack held a roller skating party Monday. Mrs Dorrance Hanay of Lincoln Clovers 4 H Club gave a lesson on Pine For Luncheon at her home. Mr and Mrs Henry Decker and Lois Decker of Nassau and others were guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Coons Sunday. Mrs Albert Hoyt hosted the Muitzeskill Home Demonstration event and gave a Curtain and Drapes lesson. Mr and Mrs Chester Funk were dinner guests of Mrs Marian Herman of East Schollack Sunday. Mr and Mrs Albert Smith and family and others were guests of Mr and Mrs Warren Mann last week.
Recreation Commissioner Carley announced Frear Park public golf course will be open today after greens were prepared. The course is run by the Recreation Commission and ready for play.
An Elks Auxiliary in Rensselaer announces enrollment of LaSalle student J. Bloomfield and installation of Mrs. Frank Payneer as president. Mohawk Valley Technical Auxiliary in Utica hosts ceremonies with Lester R. Henry directing Lodge activities. Mrs. Charles F. Berglund, past Watervliet president, attends as part of the Watervliet unit.
A fragment notes community groups debating cloth making practices and boastful claims about mastery. Officials urge orderly conduct as discussions continue with limited readable details.
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