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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1950
Page
18
Knights Assembly Jubilee Mark Planned Celebration
Knights of Columbus will observe the fourth jubilee with a dinner on Sunday May 7 at 7 PM and a day-long program. A committee meeting outlined plans to attract around 36 knights plus candidates, with events at the Home on Third Street and other local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pegrss Knights
Columbus
Third Street
Stolen 1858 Sedan Recovered by Police
A sedan owned by Donald Richards of 1807 Seventh Avenue reported stolen from in front of that address was recovered that night on Fifteenth Street north of College Avenues by Patrolmen William J. Ryan and John Grimmick of the radio patrol. The car was returned to the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Richards
Seventh Avenue
Fifteenth Street
College Avenues
William J. Ryan
John Grimmick
Radio Patrol
Card of Thanks Weery and In Memoriam Notices
Card of Thanks for relatives neighbors and unions. bereavement notices for Berry Legenbauer Relten Hutick Hubicki Huddick and Dommer family members with memorial verses and funeral details. also lists birth notices from St Mary's Cohoes and other area hospitals and obituary-like items from Western New York papers. The item combines gratitude notes, memorial poems, and birth and death notices with dates from 1940s-1950s era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanuet J. Berry
John A. Manting Paper Co
John A Patton Fost
American Legion
International Brotherhood of Paper Makers
Berry
Legenbauer
Joseph Legenbauer
Veterans Reelect Chuckrow As Troy Veterans Chair
Benjamin Chuckrow was reelected to his fifth term as chairman of the Troy Central Veterans Committee at a session in the Chasan Building. Other officers named include Harvey Gardner as vice chair, Matthew S. Maguire secretary, John W. Raymond treasurer, Warren Springer sergeant-at-arms, and Sal Brafman along with Anthony P. Cioffi Joseph P. Dwyer and Thomas L. McGovern as executive committee members. The group urged the Common Council to rescind a building code change requiring a second exit and proposed erecting cemetery memorial flag poles. They reported the rodeo benefit for the Little Sisters of the Poor earned over $900, and voted to study establishing a blood bank. They urged Loyalty Day and Armed Forces Day observances and adjourned in memory of Dennis J. Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Chuckrow
Troy Central Veterans Committee
Chasan
Harvey& Gardner
Matthew S. Maguire
John W. Raymond
Warren Springer
Sergerant
Common Council
Troy
Little Sisters of the Poor
Little Sisters
Committee
Dewey
Dennis J. Ryan
Died Wollinger Florida City April 3 184
Funeral arrangements released for Wollinger of Florida City with services at Morons Funeral Home 2174 Fifth Avenue on Saturday at 2. Interment at Oakwood. Also notices for Weyur At Leomont Hops and several others with funeral plans and addresses across Troy and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wollinger
Florida City
Fin
Frederick A. McHale Hager
Third Street Temple Marked 68th Anniversary Service
The elest Jewish congregation in Troy observed the 68th anniversary of its founding with a memorial service attended by about 300. Rabbi Louis J. Newman of Congregation Rodeph Sholom in New York urged that contemporary life needs a Jewish approach to morality and community living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Street Temple
Troy
Louis J. Newman
Rodeph Sholom
New York City
Revival of classic Jewish values echoed by Rabbi Newman
Rabbi Newman urged a revival of classic Jewish values as a force to enrich culture and world ideals through the State of Israel. He spoke on discrimination against Jews and the 1930s era political scene, stressing community duty to foster peace and support the new era for Jewry. The commemorative service featured rabbis Shankman Green Gutman and Cantor Raamuson, with a reception to follow and a dinner planned at The Hendrick Hudson with Israel N Thurman as guest speaker and Harold M Faisenbaum as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
Sisterhood of the Temple
Julius J. Goodman
Hendrick Hudson
Israel N. Thurman
New York City
Apesker
Harold M. Faisenbaum
Samuel A. Mintz
Chhairman
Voter shifts loom in Troy and Albany county races
In Troy and Albany county, few vacancies have appeared but major contests loom. Key figures include State Senator Gilbert T. Seelge of Burnt Hills and Assemblyman Thomas H. Brown of Troy as reelection prospects, with County Welfare Commissioner Douglas Hudson seeking another term. Coronors Anthony Matera Charles Gore James Lohnes and George Duffy are three year elected officials with modest pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cate Ore Coenoma
Wenewemmane Mane Sanete
Troy
Iha
Frank G. Cummiskey Leat
State Workmen's Compensation Board
John J. Ahern
Assembly
Gilbert T. Seelge
Burnt Hills
Rensselaer
Saratoga
Thomas H. Brown
Brown
Douglas Hudaon
Castleton
Anthony E. Matera
Charles J. Gore
James T. Lohnes
Valley Falls
George Duffy
Nassau
Troy Police Biennial Dance at States Armory
Several thousand attended the Troy Police Benevolent and Protective Association biennial dance at the States Armory on Fifteenth Street. Proceeds benefit sick and death benefits. The hall glittered with red green and gold bunting as Bill Hannon led the orchestra in performances by Miss Jean Coffey and The Headliners. Evelyn Johnson Small accompanied on piano. Comedic duo Wager and Carroll also performed. Patrolman Howard H. Campbell chaired and thanked supporters. Patrolman Joseph F. Walsh expressed thanks as association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Police Benevolent and Protective Association
States Armory
Fifteenth Street
Armory
Bill Hannon
Jean Coffey
Troy
Winging
Troy Native Elevated To Bishop
Troy native Rev Henry H Shires DD of Berkeley California has been elected suffragan bishop in the California Diocese of the Episcopal Church He will assist Bishop Earl Morgan Block He will be consecrated in September He is dean of Berkeley Theological School since 1933 A Troy High School graduate he studied at Cornell and Linton Theological Seminary After ordination in Albany he pastored in Bernarda ville New Jersey and Phoenix Arizona before becoming rector of Christ's Episcopal Church Alameda California He remained there until 1935 Married to Mabel Millis of Portland he has one son Rev Henry M Shires now rector of Alameda church His living relative in this area is sister Mrs William D Piatt of Red 2 Lansingburg His father was a member of the Fourth Precinct Police and once operated a livery stable in Lansingburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Shires
Berkeley
Cal
Troy
California
Episcopal Church
Earl Morgan Block
Str
Holliman H. Shires
Lansingburg
Berkeley Theological School
Troy High School
Cornell University
Linton Theological Seminary
New York
Cathedral of All Saints
Albany
Bernardaville
N. J
Phoenix
Ariz
Shires
Christ's Episcopal Church
Alameda
Mabel Millis
Portland
Ore
Henry M. Shires
Alameda Church
Dr. Shires
William D. Piatt
Red 2
Fourth Precinct
Lanelngburg
Fragmented notices from a late era obituary column
A garbled OCR extract lists multiple obituaries and funeral details. Names include Katherine Nealon, Michael O'Conner, Mire, John Cary, Timothy F. O'Brien, Wiliam C Baskin, Frank, and Ryan. Funeral times reference April and an array of locations such as Troy Schenectady and St Mary's Cemetery with interments at various churches and cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooxnor
Katherine Nealon
Michael O'Conner
Charles F. Frank
Read Nealon
Schenectady
John
Cary
Troy
Mra Ober
Grithe
Mire
Timothy F. O'Brien
Wiliam C Baskin
New Briain
Coan
Jowshi
Frank
Tros
Fourteenth Street
Joann
Anta
Boland
Thomar RO Herinn
Miggins
John K Heron
Susy
Doba Boland
Arner
Imernitie
Pais
Mary
Rust Oshran
Fred c. Smith
Imellet
Marlen
Smith
Eleter
Frank Wend
Weick
Clyde
Lire
Orhirn Sonera
Mant Munetal Chapel
Serond
Ube
ConeTeee
Mildred
May Water
Harvey Wilvorth
Totowletug Et Neyeat
Catton Weiem
Junior Chamber of Commerce Dinner Held Wednesday
County and city officials and executives from the Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Merchants Bureau will attend the Junior Chamber of Commerce annual dinner at The Hendrick Hudson. Timothy F. O'Brien and City Judge Thomas J. O'Connor will lead public officials, James F. O'Crowley and W. McCochrane will head their organizations, Augustus Hennessy Jr. will serve as toastmaster as newly elected officers take office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants Bureau
Hendrick Hudson
Timothy F. O'Brien
Chatriet
Thomas J. O'Connor
James F. O'Crowley
W. McCochrane
Chamber
Alvin Gumble
Augustus Hennessy, Jr
Troy Community Chieat
Tractor Trailer Stranded In Soft Ground Near Troy
A tractor trailer carrying newsprint became bogged in soft ground on Troy De Freestville Road near Highland Acres, two miles south of Troy. No injuries reported. tow truck freed the vehicle around 10:30 pm. The unit, owned by F. J. George and Company, was en route to Chatham. State Police controlled traffic at the scene during the recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noura
Troy-Defreestville
Highland Acres
Troy
Chatham
Tne
F. 3. George and Company
Stotiville-Chatham
Larson Heads Memorial Day Committee in Troy
Walter Larson was elected chairman of the 1980 city-wide Veterans Memorial Day Committees at a session in the Rensselaer County Courthouse. Appointments were made for secretary purchases and supplies transportation music decoration and bugler. A discussion covered cemetery markers and flags and plans to secure veteran plots in Troy cemeteries. The next meeting is Friday at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter &. Larson
Franck A. Kelley
DAV
Rensselaer County Court House
Larson
J. Frank McGowan
Troy Post
American Legion
Max Schiamiak
David Chodixoff
Jewish War Veterans
Benjamin Chuckrow
David Chodikorr
Ralph W. Eyclesheimer
Toy Peat
Clarance Stotes
Trojan Pout
V.F.W
Decorationg
Bert Grace
M.D. Russell Camp
Anthony P. Cloffi
Veterans Burial Committee
Mr. Grace
Tal
105Th Infantry
Troy
Aiag
Court House
Church Becomes Big Top As Circus Comes To Town
The First Prantryan Church hosted a circus like event last night with a colorful big top. A ring master led about 100 children through a make believe world featuring sideshows clowns a blues band parade tumbling acts a rope walk and pup pet shows. Cast included Milas Elsmer Bailey as Cinderella Albert Sievers as ring master Mire George Montin directed the band and Mrs William Werner oversaw the pet show. The Key Club sponsored the circus with Twenty-Thirty Club members handling ride shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Make Believe World
Atelite
Jana
Gusto the Great
Milas Elsmer Bailey
Albert Sievers
Mire George Momtin
William Werner
Harry Smith
James Baldrey
Charles Siebert
Key Club
Church
Home Bureau Plans Week of Activities
Home Bureau members across Rensselaer County will observe National Home Demonstration Week with the theme Today's Home Builds Tomorrow's World. The main event is county achievement day Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church featuring Hazel McClain of Elizabeth Arden, a fashion show, and demonstrations. Local units will hold tea, exhibits, window displays, and open houses through the week, with programs in homes, churches, schools, and community halls. The schedule includes multiple counties units and a Friday open house, plus a regional meeting of public health and voluntary agencies with officers to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fensaelaer County Home Bureau
First Baptist
Hazel McClain
Elizabeth Arden
Home Bureau
Metbera
Alien Hayner
County Clothing
Apenaor
Diaplay
Michael Demyan
Fales Court
E. W. Rossel
Broadview
United Presbyterian Church
LC Am
Edward Webster
Larry Bock
Pleasant Valley
Cropneyville
East Greenbush
Tuichton
Ifire
North Hoosick
Nerth
Hookick
West Sand Lake
Floya Foster
Brunawick
Gilead Lutheran Church
Hife Remson
Pariora
Renean Saints
Isener County
Senaty Schodack
TWA Y
Ray Primer Baker
Meintere
Policien
Y M C A Plans Weekly Outdoor Indoor Sports Program
The Y M C A Boys Work Department will start a new weekly sports program for three age groups with supervised softball league play at Knickerbocker Playground. After games, participants return to the First Street building for swimming and crafts, lunch, and instructional periods. Awards go to first and second place teams after eight weeks. Notices were distributed in public schools by Jack McCumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Y's Men Club
Troy
Debiolay
Youngatera
Jack McCumber
Boys Work
Troy Library Lists New Books for Readers
The Troy Public Library announces arrivals of new titles across fiction and nonfiction. Titles include psychiatry and asceticism, cooking, travel, history, Pearl Harbor studies, the Mexican War, gardening, and adventure works by varied authors such as James Burnham W L Churchill and Ishbel Rost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Commun Lara
James Burnham
Ana Pantine
W. L. Churchill
Maine
T. Coffins
FLD
Duffey
Eliot
Dick Grace
BS. Henry
D. H. Jenkins
Camille Macaulay
Ishbel Rost
Pearl Harbor
Kaxun Sakamaki
Kees
Renu. Machoer
Invader
Rahart Burns
Mr. Marvin Castle
J. H. Glidden
BaradJrekinn
RB. L. Mason
J. HL Wellart
Two Children Hurt Playing As Police Respond
Two children were treated after injuries while at play. John Newton, five, suffered a scalp wound from a fall at 410 Eighth Street and was transported to Mary’s Hospital by Patrolmen Grim mick Ryan and others. Caroline Fife, three, of Burden Avenue, sustained a laceration to the left leg and was moved to the same hospital via radio ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At Mary's Hospital
John Newton
Eighth Street
Frendenselner
John Grimmick
Wiliam J. P Ryan
John Kane
W. Lu. Cunningham
Caroline Fife
Burden Ave
Inue
Sarce Hospital
Attempted Burglary Probe at Regal Hotel Supply
Police investigate an attempted burglary at Regal Hotel Supply On Inc on River Street. Entry forced through a candle in the side of the building. eight thieves gained access last night. No items reported stolen. Detective Bureau members Noonan and Hartman assisted. window secured by office manager Robert Havits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ar Hieves
Regal Hotel Supply On, Inc
Sha River Street
Puredais
Robert Havhts
Lansingburg Man Fined on Driving Charge
A Lansingburg man, Leo Merthant, 4%, of 112th Street, was fined after a late night driving incident. Frank B. Fitzgerald of the Ares Park Station Troop G noted the charge and Merthant pleaded entry when Kirkigned the Core Jwetira of the Place Thoma. Matimore, Town of Nera Green. hush, and was fined Sir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Merthant
Frank B. Fitzgeral
Ares
To Address Women H Alex McCabe at RPL Clubhouse
A meeting of the Poly Witex group will be led by Alex McCabe at the Union Clubhouse Lounge on Monday at 8 pm. The event aims to discuss women’s issues and community topics in a formal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex McCabe
Sterior
iToprak Montag
Poly Witex
RPL Union
Fire Call Responds To Rubbish Fire At Hoosia Street
Emergency responders were summoned to a rubbish fire in a rear yard behind 33 Hoosia Street last night. The alarm rang at 8 17 p.m and firemen entered from Box 28h at 8 18 p.m. Moderate damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosia Street
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