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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1949
Page
6
Rome residents cope as utilities falter with power outages two days weekly. Signor Rossi loses work hours, cafes heat less, and transport slows. He and Signora Rossi must monitor meters and cut usage to meet aggressive consumption limits or face penalties.
A Methodist conference addresses pastorates in Guilderland and Rene wylaer with regard to Odd Fellows activity in Troy. The conference recognizes Russian influence over Eastern Europe and stresses political realism, noting freedom there remains limited. It also reports progress on the reserve pension fund campaign with $303.38 raised toward $440,000, and $120,000 still to raise.
Obituaries report Mary Quel of Sand Lake dies at St. Peter’s Albany and services set from Queral Funeral Home in West Lake and St. John’s Rensselaer. Survivors include two daughters Ida Witt and Florence Hughes, son Joseph Henry Quel Jr., and four grandchildren. Also noted are obituaries for William West of Sand Lake, Delia Cassidy Hevers of Troy, Eliz abeth Taylor, Emma Harder, Carrie Hull, Arthur Sansoucy, and other local figures with funeral details, interments, and survivors across Kingston, Troy, Rensselaer, Waterford, and Petersburg communities.
First Lieutenant Arthur Macarthur, son of Mr. C. A. Macarthur of Spring Avenue Road, graduated Friday from the Air Tactical School at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fila. He was among 10 Air Force personnel to complete the course and returns home for further training.
Ruffain Police Captain Edward C Barrett was shot and later died. Detective James F. Ryan, 46, was charged with first degree murder after an early morning incident around 5 30 am described as a name calling dispute. Detective Chief William T Fitzgibbons led the investigation.
Senate figures including Byrd and George raise concerns over arming allies under the Atlantic Pact. They warn of potential deficit spending and tax rises if brakes are not applied, and fear implied commitments could pressure U S support for anti Communist partners. Byrd notes the pact itself makes no U S arms commitment, but warns diplomatic interpretations may create moral obligations.
United Nations opens discussion in the Aviation General Assembly on a Chilean complaint accusing Russia of violating human rights by blocking Russian citizens from leaving with foreign husbands and by barring family members of the former Chilean ambassador from departure.
The North Greenbush Ambulance Association will sponsor a carnival at Anthony Park in Troy from May 8 to May 14 to raise funds for operating expenses. The ambulance service is free to North Greenbush residents, with limited use by nonresidents, and a $3,000 goal is set to build a garage. Mrs. John Cushing chairs the carnival committee.
Green Island Rebekah Lodge meets at 8 pm at 101 Hudson Avenue with Mrs. Selma Aromatein Albany District No 1 district deputy president and her star making a semiannual visit followed by a social. Village board trustees convene at 8:15 pm in the Electric Light Building. Mothers Club of St Joseph school also meets at 8:15 pm to plan communion breakfast for May 1. Green Island Council second degree planned with Eugene Connor district deputy in charge at Troy Council Chambers tomorrow at 3:15 pm.
The RPI Players announce a program of three one act plays slated for Tuesday evening May 10 in the 15th Street Lounge. Prof Gould, faculty adviser, released the director lineup with Margaret Spencer directing Trick of Heart by Jim Miller, Heepmary Butler supervising Overtones, a play by Alice Gerstenberg, and Apt student George Meer directing Mooney's Kid, Don t Cry by Ten Heeste Williams.
Governor Dewey vetoed five measures that would have widened eligibility for appointment as referees, and increased salaries and expense allowances for referees in certain cases.
News dispatch describes Red forces reaching Kunshan, halting westward rail traffic, and claiming Taiyuan fell after a five hour battle. Reports place Chiang Kai-shek leaving Shanghai for Amoy aboard a warship while Li Tsung-jen moves toward Canton as defense lines fray around major city.
The FBI could not confirm that a Belgian made automatic pistol was the murder weapon in the death of Metropolitan Opera singer John Garris. The gun found in Grover Pulley’s possession failed to match microscopic markings on the 3 caliber slug recovered from Garris.
The Waterford Lions Club launches a drive aiming for 12000 with early pledges from Bank of Waterford and local groups. Community events include a vaudeville show at Waterford High School and collection boxes placed in village stores. Meetings and socials are scheduled for related organizations as plans progress.
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