Mechanicville City Council weighs 1950s debt payments
The Mechanicville City Council meets in the Municipal Building to decide how to fund debts incurred by the Department of Public Works last year. Commissioner of Accounts Grace Barnet refused to pay about 4800 dollars without budget provisions. Legislation to borrow was vetoed by Gov. Dewey. Also on the agenda are the Housing Authority report, a police two way radio request, and a fourty hour week for city employees. Local events include Elks minstrel success and DeMolay and IOOF meetings and various church and civic notices. Proceeds from poppy drives are approved for May 16 and 20 to aid disabled veterans.
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Corea
Department of Public Work
Grace -Barnlet
Thomas B. Dewey
Housing Authority
Police Department
Wea
Taat
James Kenny
Catherine Callanan
Dent
Helen Lemraw
Elks’ Club
Tuaday
Betty Jane Kowansky
Rose Esposito
Edward D. Hogan
John Shields
Don Santegato
Arthur Casey
Leo Riley
John Vateunis
Anthony di Nata
Arthur’ Garland
DeMolay
Rites Conducted for Jacob Kramer
A military funeral was held yesterday for Jacob Kramer of 2328 Fifteenth Street a World War II veteran and former city employee. Interment followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery Argyle with a firing squad and bugler from the 103rd Infantry.
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Jacob Kramer
Fifteenth Street
Kramer
Veterans’ Administration
Nehill
Hoosick Street
Harold W. Griffis
Fifth Avenue State Street
John Prindle
Pasquale Derenzio
Charles McCreedy
Karl Carnibucci
Vincent J.comella
Joseph Smith
Ive
Thomas R. Lumley
Wiliam Bassidy
103Rh Infantry
Bert Grace
Prospect Hill
Argyle
Grand Union Opens New Store in Sycaway
The Grand Union Co opened a new 8000 square foot supermarket at Hoosick Street and Manchester Avenue in Sycaway. Mayor John J Ahern opened the store and received the key from Garland Milburn. The market includes 5900 square feet of sales space and 109-car parking. It features a Grand Union Food O Mat gravity facility for immediate replacements and is managed by Roy Lucius in groceries and Arthur Tourzin in meats.
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Grand Union Co
Hoosick Street
Manchester Avenue
Sycaway
John J. Ahern
Garland Milburn
Troy
Grand Union Food Omat
Roy Lucius
Arthur Tourzin
Local Social Notes From Plattsburg and Nearby Towns
Buskirk and Conway move to Plattsburg. Gerald Buckley of Troy visits Buckley family. Albergine of Hoosick Falls spends Sunday with Sherman. Laurson of Hoosick Falls visits Sprague family. McAwire family of Hoosick Falls with Mulligans Sunday. Townsend family of North Petersburg visits Burch. Campbell of Mechanicville and Barker of Arlington attend funeral of Elizabeth Durfee and return home.
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Martin Conway
Plattsburg
Gerald Buckley
Troy
Fred Buckley
Raymond Albergine
Hoosick Falls
Jay Sherman
George Laurson
George. Sprague
Colbert McAwire
Sons
William Mulli
Dewey Seen as Potential Third-Term Candidate in New York
Washington dispatch notes growing talk that Governor Dewey of New York may seek a third term. Republican state chair Pfeiffer refuses to disclose his own plans, citing May 4 fund dinner as a deadline while noting many county leaders favor Dewey.
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Jamza
Munk
Washington
Waeningstom
Dewey
New York
Empire State
William L. Pfeiffer
Buffalo
Congress
New York City
Pfeiffer
Davey
Dewsy
Pfeiffers
Johairman
Hill Street Boy Injured in Truck Crash
John Kennedy seven of 125 Hill Street was admitted to St. Marys Hospital after being hit by a truck owned by the New York Telephone Co. He suffered multiple abrasions and possible left leg fracture. Dr James V Barrett attended him as Patrolmen Gusty and Hourigan investigated the mishap.
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John Kennedy
Hill Street
St. Mary's Hospital
New York Telephone Co
Kennedy Bay
James V. Barrett
Herman J. Gusty
John F. Hourigan
Kennedy Boy Struck By Truck In Albany Incident
A Kennedy boy was struck by a truck driven by Ronald F. Kemmy of Russell Road Albany. Kemmy said the boy ran from behind a parked car into the path of his truck as he was driving south in front of 109 Hill Street.
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Kennedy
Ronald F. Kemmy
Russell Road
Albany
Kemmy
Hill Street
Edward IV Height Claim From York Era Debated
A historical note questions the reported height of Edward IV of the House of York claiming he stood three feet six inches or taller, reflecting uncertainty in Tudor era measurements and chronicler bias.
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Edward IV
House of York
Group Hears Talk On Surgery For Cancer Of Mouth
Albany resident Dey Thomas Walsh spoke at a Troy Church group meeting about surgical removal of mouth cancer. He credited penicillin and postwar blood transfusions with enabling safe removal of tumors and affected lymph nodes, noting earlier operations could miss cancer spread. Dr William H. Horan Jr introduced the speaker.
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Dey
Thomas Walsh
Albany
Boon
New York
Troy Dental Mtuay
Troy
de Walsh
William H. Horan Jr
Troy Housewives Acclaim Extra Savings
Standard Furniture Co and other Troy merchants promote S H Green Stamp saving plan. Customers receive stamps with each purchase and can redeem books at the S H Green Stamp Merchandise Display on the Standard Furniture Co Store Main Floor. Local stores and service stations in the area adopt the program, encouraging shoppers to ask for stamps.
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Standard Furniture Co
S&h
Standard Furnitures Company
Troy
Vicine Lity
B&h
Standard Furniture Company
Andy
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St. Paul's Cemetery
Fred H. Clark
Order of DeMolay
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Odd Fellows
Carl Hoyt
Women's Society of Christan
First Methodist Church
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Chatre
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Robert ©. Barron
Department of Commerce
State of New York
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Balva
Hareld
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Mectins
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Howe
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Dar
St Luke's
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Steven
Daye
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Zetton
Chituary
Fifth Ave
Fulmere
Setengies Church
Patrick J. Ma
Ondawa Lodge
FLAAM
Masonic Temple
George J Hatlee
Thomas EB. Ryan
Mechanicville Post
V.F.W
V.F.W. Aux- Nlary
Fred H Clark
The
American Legion
Jacob
Averill Park
Sand Lake
Poestenkill
Christensen & Nielsen
Schenectady
Harrison & Mero
Averill Park Central School
West Sand Lake
Cambridge
Mary McClellan Hospital
Ckill
Sto
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National Council of Pres
Byterian
Robert Wella
Jack M. Wella
LeRoy Clark
RPI
Presbytery of
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Embury Methodist
White Creek Methodist
White Creek
Melem Curtis
Darlene
Herm Scauty Salon
Third Street
Buskirk
Hamilton Watch Agency
E. S. Haldeman & Sons Jewelers
Cer. Fulton Sr
Trey
Tony
Ture
Otherfiend
Madea
U.S
Rensselaer County Historical Society
Harvey Chalmers
Amsterdam
D. L. McMurry
Fannie L. Howe
Equipt
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Romano Equipt. CO
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