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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1949
Page
24
Alfred Drayton a renowned English stage comedian aged eight died in his sleep yesterday shortly after performing at the Garrick Theatre London. The death follows a successful career on stage and is mourned by peers and fans across the country.
A meeting between Navy Reserve Organized Surface Division 398 representatives and Martin B Stack led to underprivileged Troy children receiving access to the United States Navy Band concert at Music Hall. Stack said the Rensselaer County Republican committee would secure seats for the children for the afternoon event, with another Navy Band program planned for the evening.
Alfred Larive 24 of Johnston Avenue was arraigned in Troy Police Court on grand larceny charges for stealing two cameras from a parked car on December 29 1948. Albert Hamel Jr 23 and George Spizowski 24 of Saratoga Street and Main Street were questioned and held in Cohoes on charges of receiving stolen property. All three were arrested by Troy police Monday and later turned over to Cohoes authorities.
The Greek government said nationalist troops launched a fresh offensive against guerrilla forces in the Grammes Mountains near the Albania border. Communists infiltrated from Albania three weeks ago, and ground forces backed by planes and artillery were driving the guerrillas off strategic peaks in 6000 foot ranges around Pyroiyani, near the Kamenic pass six miles from the border. Military censorship limited details.
Joseph F Carroll of 235 Fourth Street, a veteran of both world wars and longtime City of Troy Public Works employee, died at St Marys Hospital after a brief illness. He was a St Josephs Church parishioner and member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Catholic War Veterans. Survivors include his wife Lois A Philips and two sisters. Funeral from his residence to St Josephs Church with Mass then interment in St Josephs Cemetery.
Former president Herbert Hoover advised Congress to delay increases in domestic expenditures until the cold war eases. He warned that expanding social security and related proposals would substantially raise the tax burden and strain the economy, urging slow, prudent steps. He wrote to House Ways and Means chairman Joe Doughton outlining concerns about funding reforms.
Mrs William Myers widow of Troy police officer William Myers died yesterday at 371 Eighth Street after a long illness. Born Bemis Heights she lived in the city over fifty years. A St Peters Church communicant she led the Rosary Society and PTA of the parish school. Survived by son William Kakgers three brothers four grandchildren and four more relatives. Funeral from the residence Friday at 1 am and 8 39 am at St Peters Church with requiem mass. Interment at St Peters Cemetery.
Bertha Scully of 1667 Second Street Newsselaer sought 206 for medical expenses and 40000 for damages after a fall at the State College for Teachers Albany on September 2. The judge allowed the case to proceed noting the college had been notified by letter and the state would not be prejudiced. The obituary notes theater manager Joseph Jarvis of Delmar died yesterday at age and was a former Menands pharmacist and World War I veteran.
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