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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1976
Page
2
The Harry Zweig family lives in the Henry Tunis Smith Farm Historic District on Route 203 Nassau. The 160 acre estate, dating to the 1700s, remains largely unchanged though not open to public tours. Middlebrook Farm history includes 1926 renovations and later dairy use, now housing horses.
Stockade Theatre Productions of Troy will stage the light comedy Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. as part of Round Lake Historical Society efforts to revitalize the Round Lake Auditorium. The column also notes ongoing community notices and reader questions about state license plates and a fraudulent banking book scam.
Consumer advocate cites a book promising $100 000 on deposits of $20 a week over 25 years at 10 percent interest. The Consumer Protection Board also warns about Neighborhood Readers Service of Syracuse for telemarketing magazine subscriptions. A taped verbal agreement cannot bind if the contract exceeds a year, advise reading contracts in writing before agreeing.
Advice notes that honey bees prefer large cavities while yellowjackets are wasps. To avoid stings, apply insecticide after dark when insects are inactive, opening the box slightly to spray the nest. one or two applications should eliminate the occupants without harming the dishes.
A fact-finder's report by Egon Player of Albany was rejected by the Civil Service Employees Association in a closed Rensselaer City School District session Tuesday night. The CSEA has twice rejected agreements reached by negotiating teams, prompting plans to notify parties and schedule new talks.
The Rensselaer Youth Bureau Advisory Council sponsors a flea market and bazaar on East Street opposite the baby pool this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations accepted at City Hall Youth Bureau office today through Friday. For pickup call 462-5438.
Al Wesley of North Greenbush promotes square dancing as a winter leisure activity. He and his wife Rose are Sleepy Hollow Squares members from Castleton, who host two September get acquainted nights for prospective couples to visit and join.
Roadrunner of Washington Avenue reports Crystal Lake Beach temperatures with 84 degrees at the peak last year and 73 this August as club activities unfold. K of C members admire new grass at the clubhouse while noting the council golf tourney won by Bill Flanigan, co chairmen named, and top pairs listed. Girls' Club seeks funds from Albany Chest. Walk-a-thon nets over $1,650 and a penny carnival is planned Friday. fall rummage sale set for Sept 18.
Amtrak says the first turbotrain from Rensselaer to Buffalo will not occur this weekend. The inaugural date remains undetermined with tests ongoing since July 22. Seven turbotrains are planned for the New York Albany Buffalo route.
Rensselaer Junior-Senior High School students slated for fall athletic team practice must report to the gym at 8 30 a m Wednesday August 25 for physical examinations at the Rensselaer school.
A Saturday disturbance at the American Legion Post on Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush drew officers from Schodack North Greenbush and Rensselaer counties, plus state troopers, to disperse a near riot. Three people were charged including Richard Harris for disorderly conduct and Gerald Joyce Ryan and Joyce Ryan for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Rensselaer School District announces book distribution for non public school students. Eligible students from Sept 1 to 3 at Rensselaer Junior-Senior High School 1 to 3:30 pm and 7 to 8 pm on Sept 3. Transportation passes available at the Junior High or at 905 Third St. Offices. St Joseph's and St John's students collect at their schools.
Isaac Stern performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC in Saratoga Springs. A passing airplane over the lawn drew laughs and whispers as the soloist urged the Poeme by Chausson to a peak. The concert closed with a benediction chord and a lasting round of applause.
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