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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1950

Page

6

Mrs David Birney Expires Suddenly

Mrs David Birney a longtime Ida section resident and member of St Francis de Sales Rosary Society died suddenly aged 68. Born Adelaide Sullivan in Albay, she leaves husband David J Birney and children Mrs George F Collins Mrs Francis Lowe and Mrs John Gillie all of Troy and son David J Birney. Funeral from J W Burie Sons Fifth Avenue Funeral Chapel to St Francis de Sales Church for a solemn requiem mass then burial in St Marys Cemetery.

Davis A. Birney Auddentyr Manny Might Birney Albay FE Sullivan Andraw Christine Mecowan Sullivan Ida Him St. Francie de Bales Ins Fifth Avenue Feneral Chapel Francis de Sajee Churel

Will Direct ROTC Unit at Siena College

Lt. Col William Law of the Field Artillery United States Army has been designated by the Department of the Army as professor of military defense and tactics at Siena College. He will head the new Field Artillery ROTC unit to be activated September 1, with two other regular Army officers and a cadre of enlisted men.

Wiliam Law United States Department of Ane Amy Stete Mark Kennedy Law Siena U. S Amny Taw Princeton University University of Paris France Arei Ko Thailand Fort Sill Okla

Poughkeepsie Man Loses Election Battle

A Poughkeepsie man’s bid for Congress was blocked after the Supreme Court denied his petition for the Thirty Congressional District citing insufficient valid signatures. The Secretary of State certified James H. Bourna of Rhinebeck as the Democratic candidate as the district spans Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, and Sullivan counties.

Supreme Court Kenneth S. Mutter Joseph 5 Secretary of State James H. Bourna Rhinebeck Regi Diskrick Lakes

City Plans for Civilian Defense Formation Meeting

City officials gathered in City Hall to discuss forming a civilian defense organization. Army officials outlined procedures and a survey of available equipment was ordered for borning attack readiness. Chiefs Smith and Thirow will review equipment in their departments ahead of a future officials meeting.

Troy Martin Ti. Stack Joan 5 Auletn Kira Carl A. Smith Frederick H. Thirow

India and Pakistan form joint locust defense alliance

In a surprising shift, India and Pakistan announce cooperation against a locust invasion. The two nations, previously at odds, coordinate to deploy troops and resources from their borders to curb the swarms, seeking rapid joint response and shared control measures.

New Delhi Iran Nelda Pakistan Ant India

Novelty Act Opens Ferendial Club Program at Bates Grove

A novelty act featuring Frederic Besty and Edward McGrath will headline the Ferendial Club program at Bates Grove on Sunday August 20 at 1 36 pm The program includes baseball events shooting contests a ladies cornhole contest and a women's pole mid contest Prizes will be awarded and a special prize for sportsmanship will be presented Dancing follows in the evening concluding with community singing at 10 pm and a final salute to entertainers by James Sheeran as general chairman and co organizers arrange the day through Eugene McLoughlin and Sainet Di Nova

Frederic Besty Edward McGrath Yaudeville Clameteanty Bates’ Grove James Sheeran Chal Ran Htha Joan Bren

Land Sought For East Side School

City of Troy seeks a large tract on Chin Street for school expansion. Judge Herbert D. Hain appoints three appraisal commissioners to hear evidence, valuations, and report a fair price from owners Mary Anne and Anne Quigley. First hearing date to be announced.

Troy Herbert D. Hain Yesterty Chins Avenue Adjeesh Publicchao Thie Mary, Alice and Anne Quigley Hamm Toba 'C Desey Bnsen Chartes’ Rennett Nestallysiowers Philip —J.curilto

Patroon Club to entertain youth with Thursday programs

The Patroon Club will host a youth entertainment night at St Joseph's Camp Crooked Unke featuring games prizes and performances by John Cooney Hayal Comm John De McDermott and others. Club president Quigley announced plans after a recent meeting at St Joseph's Hall with William Maloney as general organizer.

SS Joseph's Camp William J. Maloney Gosteiin John Bowman St. Joseph's John JE Cooney Hayal John de McDermott Dames J Earlie

Death Waieh Costly For New York State

A garbled 1920s style notice reports New York State facing costly death duties and a high cost of health care. It mentions Janet Fay of Albany and a court action before the Supreme Court of the United States, with mixed fragments about wages, medical costs, and conviction details amid legal proceedings.

New York

Records May Be Dropped In Korea

Several copies of The Record Newspapers may be parachuted to a young Troy soldier in Mnrea. A letter from Pvt. Sorepte Biclaws 20, to Mr. and Mrs. Jnveph F. Bieinwa at 2210 Fourteenth Street, asks for news and ethical updates amid the rough conditions of Korea. The letter mentions a battle with Communist guerrillas and the challenges of sleep in foxholes.

To & Young Troy Mnrea Jnveph F. Bieinwa Fourteenth Street Sorepte Biclaws

Pawnee Indians Allegedly Sacrificed Victims, Morning Era Record

Fragmentary report cites an encyclopedia claiming Pawnee Indians performed human sacrifices at dawn. Text is unclear with many garbled names and phrases, but the allegation centers on ritual human offerings tied to a historic practice noted in the encyclopedia referenced by The Record Newspepars.

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