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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1949
Page
21
Card of thanks from the family of the late Thomas Ivesworth extends gratitude to bearers, friends, neighbors, the K of C, and Marine Corps League for flowers, sympathy cards, and support during their recent bereavement. In loving memory of dred Iveson who died August 4, 1936.
Thousands of bargain hunters swarmed Troy yesterday for a Dollar Day sale in the business district. Merchants reported record sales and a traffic surge with visitors from surrounding areas, parking restrictions lifted, and volunteers guiding crowds as shoppers snapped up vast quantities of discounted goods.
A street parade led by the P N A All Girls Bugle and Drum Corps of Cohoes will open a field day Saturday August 13. The event at Inghalls Avenue and Ninth Street will feature a 2:30 p.m. parade from Middleburg and Ninth to the grounds, with an exhibition drill by the corps. A 4 p.m. talent show directed by William C. Bell and Anthony Rocco will follow, plus a Nielsen orchestra concert from 3 to 7 p.m. Activities include a guest soloist, Miss Margaret Frisch and Miss Jean Coffey, a magician act by the Marley brothers, and a comedy by James Harkey. Music by James Gilmore and Mrs Frank Waters. A festival meeting is set for next Thursday for committee members.
Obituary notices a death and funeral service held Friday at 11 in an episcopal church. Interment followed in a local cemetery. Mentioned are the bereaved family members and surviving relatives, with details of the service location and timing.
Anthony J. Sacco of Utica reserved ruling after a Troy hearing to decide if Ford Motor Co employees in Green Island qualify for unemployment benefits during the River Rouge strike. The state had ruled them ineligible, Local 930 contends the Green Island plant is a separate unit with no work available. About 500 workers affected. six Green Island employees testified, including Local 930 president Patrick Poletto.
Farmers report multi million dollar losses due to drought and heat damaging pasture and crops. County agents describe hay and grain shortfalls across multiple counties with oats and wheat outlooks worsened. Apple prospects remain normal to slightly above in several counties.
Mrs Alice Maud Fletcher was found dead yesterday afternoon on the bathroom door at 21 Elmarove Avenue Troy. Coroner Anthony E Matera attributed death to natural causes. she had been under a physician care. The discovery was made by her cousin Thomas Pulling. investigators included Detectives Michael J Kane Seth Coleman J Lyons and Bu Peau. Funeral services will be private tomorrow at 2 PM from the residence, with interment at Onkwond Cemetery.
William Moreant, 48, of OA Faet 2eeth Shert New Pore City, is reported dead after a sudden medical incident at Speighdown. Fire crews responded to an apartment fire scene, with responders including C. Walieet and Central Fire personnel.
The Defreestville Fire Department claimed a second cup by winning a booster fire fighting contest at Sherwood Park, clocking 17% seconds. They also won first prize in a fire saving contest at Ring Fire Department’s field day in Rensselaer, with plans for a bazaar and field day.
Rev William Hallay, recently named supply pastor, was welcomed at a church reception alongside a farewell for retiring pastor Rev Laigh Diefendorf of Troy. The event featured hymns, solos by Beverly Waterfield, slides by Joseph Duncan Jr, and a program led by Lauriston Windsor with prayers and thanks to the congregation.
Coroner states murder is definite in a death found in Silk Stocking garb. Investigators search Mill Street creek area near Troy for clues. Fingerprints from state and federal files are compared, while neighbors recall a car with a license plate and a Stetson hat linked to the case. The victim’s identity remains unidentified amid reports of a possible racketeer killing and links to past Troy crimes.
At a party meeting in Hotel Troy, Democrats named James Wisk general chairman for the annual clamsteam to be Sept 10 at Carrolls Grove on the Troy Hoosick Road. Fred C Casey will chair the time and place committee with Gertrude Moore and Joseph Riley assisting.
Reports were given on the re trent state encampment in Buffalo at a meeting of the LL to Jeeph F F English Auxiliary Army and Navy Union. Beatrice Maguire was elected state treasurer and Ann Lebentritt was appointed department color theater No 2. Delegates Frances O Grady Lebentrid Mary O Claur Mary A O Grady Joan Maguire and Patricia O Grady will attend the national encampment in Chicago August 19 to 16. The next auxiliary meeting is September 8 to plan fall activities.
Mrs J Hadley Sweet wife of the Republican committeeman in Colonie died yesterday morning at Samaritan hospital after brief illness. A Menands resident for 27 years she was born in Coeymans January 0 1884 daughter of the late Charles B and Emma Sickles Johnson. She attended Bethany Presbyterian Church Menands. Surviving besides her husband are a brother James Johnson Albany and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from 48 Glenwood Road Saturday at 2 pm with interment in Grove Cemetery Coeymans.
A new polio case raises Rensselaer County total to seven this summer, with the patient a 41 year old Petersburg father whose daughter had illness symptoms. Both he and the daughter are hospitalized in Albany. Five cases are also in Troy. Officials urge avoidance of crowds, early medical care for sore throat and fever, and note statewide cases to 631 with 38 deaths this year.
G E engineers are building a synchrotron X ray generator with a potential to advance cancer therapy. The device operates at high voltage and aims to expand therapeutic uses beyond conventional X rays. Dr Ernest Chariton leads the lab and the unit will be installed at UC medical school for treating deeply rooted malignant growths.
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