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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1950
Page
9
Delegations from Troy attend the Bind annual American Legion event as local delegates join the three hour parade train and evening sessions. The morning parade is set to begin with the convention closing tomorrow after official sessions and observances.
Eight youths aged 12 to 18 are charged after a spree of fires in Troy over four weeks. Police say the Berk-Ray factory blaze caused about 50000 in damage. A 12 year old is described as the ringleader. three suspects were arraigned at Central Police Station, with five more youths and two girls implicated. Individuals named include residents and local business addresses as investigators plan psychiatric evaluation.
In a disorderly incident near Waller Street a 10 year old boy was hurt as a blaze started amid noisy activity. Walter Stalger and Coline Lumber Co were among those named in connections with the alarm. Detectives Sullivan and Connery led the investigation while families from Warwick Neck and Algany faced questions about the youths involved.
Orthodox congregations on Third Street and Division Street host Sabbath and daily services. Rabbis Gutmann and Sshen lead readings, with morning and evening prayers at both synagogues. Nonchalant notices show bid activity nearby and varied times for Friday and Saturday offerings.
Residents from Defreesteine Schenectady and Beane area spent weekends with local families in East Schodack and nearby towns. Volunteer Fire Company holds annual event on August 13 at Lily Grove. East Schodack Women Bowling League plans a clam steam at Harris Inn and will meet at Ruth Serebs home for the coming season.
A partial OCR note shows bids for 200 feet of 12 inch pipe at 88 per load and 32 inch, 18 game corrugated copper pipe offered at another meeting. The North Bay Street area of Glens Falls is mentioned along with a council discussion about opening more work. The Mole Manbeck and Smehbecy names appear in the discussion, with plans for a meeting next Wednesday.
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