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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1977
Page
1
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The Times Record announces a weekly COINWORD contest open to all except employees and relatives. Entries may be submitted on the printed blank or a hand drawn replica, with name and address, by 5 pm Tuesday after publication. Prize is 25 dollars. ties divide, no correct entry means next week's prize. Only one prize per family.
Two local farms topped the Tri County Holstein Show held at Schaghticoke Fair grounds. Sherman Herrington of Sher-Mar Farm won Senior and Grand Champion for Traskdale A. L. Boots Jewel, with John Hoag of Hoacre Farm claiming Reserved Senior and Grand Champion for Hoacre Standout Lucy. Junior Champion went to Edwood Arnold for Arnold Haven Reflection Milly. Reserved Junior Champion to Susan Herrington for Sher-Mar Lise-O-Riley Snowball. Grand Champion Bull earned by Glen Townsend for Glen-Home Lucky Seven Tempo. Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibition went to John and Terry Hoag of Hoacre Farm. Thrift Shop hours announced for St. Mark's Church in Hoosick Falls.
A motorcycle crash on Route 29 in Greenwich claimed two South Glens Falls residents. Gary A. Washburn, 24, died on arrival at Mary McClellan Hospital, and passenger Diane Rogge, 22, died shortly after 8 p.m. Officials said Washburn lost control entering a right hand turn, the bike struck a utility pole, then crashed through a wooden fence.
In Weathersfield Vermont a car left a rural road late Sunday night hitting a large tree. Clayton Kohinke 19 of Salem died at the scene while the driver Andrew Hopkin 17 of Claremont New Hampshire was listed in critical condition at Mary Hitchcock Hospital Hanover.
Hoosick Falls marks its 150th incorporation anniversary with a four day festival including VIP reception, boxing tournament, a gala ball, a carnival, costumes contests, and a large parade. Notables like Phil Sherman and local groups headline events drawing hundreds to Hoosick Falls.
Hoosick Falls native star Bob Eberly thrilled a packed crowd at St Mary’s Academy gym. The 1934 alum sang nostalgic hits with Berkshire Big Band backing and joked between numbers. His SPAC Aug 15 appearance with Helen O’Connell was teased as a likely boost to the 150th anniversary celebration.
The Boston and Maine railroad seeks a 26 million federal loan for repairs along its 152 mile line from Ayer to Mechanicville to boost freight competitiveness with Conrail. Funds would mainly fix the century old Hoosac Tunnel near North Adams, an engineering landmark since 1875. Transportation officials have inspected the line as President Dustin notes competition with Conrail.
An early Sunday blaze on Turnpike Road Eagle Bridge destroyed a barn on Ellis Sweet’s property. Two racing ponies were killed along with two snow mobiles, tools and hay. a pickup survived. Firemen saved a mobile home and another adjacent building. Cause listed as overheated wiring from Friday’s storm. Nearby Sunshine Senior Citizens meet at 7:30 p.m. in Petersburg.
North Hoosick Fire Department asked the Hoosick Town Board for 2000 more dollars to cover higher fuel lighting telephone and maintenance costs. The contract for the department would rise from 7000 to 9000 after a fall public hearing. Town Supervisor Raymond Calhoun said the move is necessary for protection. The board also sent a congratulatory letter to Hoosick Falls on its Jong anniversary celebration.
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