Police Hold Couple in Bad Check Plot at Troy Store
State Police questioned a man and a blond woman from North Adams Mass in Troy after a failed attempt to cash a bad check at a downtown store. The pair, tied to an August 17 Endwell burglary and a crime spree with stolen checks and a check-writing machine, were detained as authorities traced multiple fake checks across the state. The woman claimed to be shopping when confronted. both denied knowledge of a license photo tied to the case. The investigation links them to other incidents as alerts extend through Albany and beyond.
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Troy
Troy Ipolice
Centea
Troy Plaic
Acthue
New York State
John Dwyer
Franklin Square
Troy’ Patien
Albany
Endwell
Browne County
Thay
Pallee
Noth Adams
Mass
Ito Buffalo
Carl
Joseph Muscatello
Lane
Tondonal
Lawrence Magentello
London
Elty Theen
Hill St
Leonard Hospital
Europe
Paris
Geneva
Rome
Venice
Florence
Austria
Cohoes
rideTberg
Munich
Get
Weather report notes clear hot and humid yesterday
Yesterday was clear with very hot and humid conditions. Sunrise time listed as 607 and sunset at 7 49 p m EDT, indicating long daylight and heat through the day.
Adventists Open Small Grade School in Troy
Nearly 25 pupils report for opening exercises September 8 at a petite church sponsored day school in Troy, jointly operated by Seventh Day Adventist churches of Troy and Albany. At 47 Menand Ray Mecands the school offers state curriculum with Bible and nature study through Pathfinder. graduates may move to public or Adventist colleges. Principal Karl Krueger, a Atlantic Union Univ graduate from Poesten Hill, will teach grades 5 to 9 with Norman Hancock assisting in grades 3 to 4.
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Troy Area
Seventh Day Advenisst
Troy
Albany
Menand Ray
Pathfinder Organization
Shurch
Karl Krueger
Poesten Hill
Atlantic Union University
South Lancaster
Mass
Dirs
Norman Hancock
Bryce Funeral Tomorrow In Troy For J T Bryce
The funeral for John T. Bryce of Troy, who died suddenly while visiting at the Syracuse Veterans Hospital, will be held tomorrow at 1 pm from Bryce Funeral Home. Rev George Horshwick of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery.
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J. T. Bryce
John T. Bryce
Troy
Syracust Veterans
Bryce
Sth Ave
George Horshwick
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Inter- Piet
Oakwood Cemery
Wasp Stings Traffic Officer on City Streets
Traffic Officer James J. Flynn was on duty at Falton and River streets yesterday when a wasp stung his left leg. He received treatment at a nearby drugstore and returned to duty.
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James J. Flynn
Falton
River Streets
Daty
Scully appoints two pastors for Albany diocese Parishes in Troy and New Lebanon to get new leaders
Most Rev William A Scully D D announces two pastor appointments in the Albany Diocese. Very Rev Msgr William M Slavin will lead Our Lady of Victory Troy after Rev William P Casey retires Aug 28. Rev Joseph Connolly replaces Rev Francis B Sehus tein at New Lebanon parish after the death of Sehastein this month. Slavin previously served as Catholic chaplain at RPI and on Cashous Contest High School faculty. Connolly has led St James Albany and St Joseph Little Falls in prior years. Casey retires after 43 years in active priesthood.
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Our Lady of Victory
Troy
Immaculate Conception
New Lebanton
William A. Scully
Alban Catholic
Willian M. Slavin
Syeanay Church
William P. Casey
Joseph Connolly
Francis B. Sehastein
New Lebanon
Magr. Slavin
RPI
Cashous Contest
Father Congolly
St. James’ Parish
Albany
St. Joseph's Parish
Little Falls
Fom
Wavishy Innit
Father Casey
Pastor George L Goopfert Returns To Bethany Church
Pastor George L Goopfert of Bethany Lutheran Church at 15th and Eagle streets returns from a two week stay at Camp Drint and resumes pulpit duties Sunday morning. Teo Gross, a lay reader and elder, led services during his absence.
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Rut
George L. Goopfert
Bethany Lutheran Church 15Th and
Eagle Streets
Camp Drint
Mr. Goepfert
Teo Gross
Obituary notices and funeral details from a late 1950s paper
Fragmented obituary notices list multiple individuals with funeral plans and family relations. Details include names such as Mrs James M Hartley and John F McRedmond, services at St Francis de Sales Church, and burial and visiting arrangements. Other entries mention Addie Stillwater, George J, Veronica, and John with references to churches, cemeteries, and hospital deaths.
Brunswick Board Awards School Bus Contract
The Brunswick Board awarded a $7,500 contract for transportation of 200 pupils in School District 1 to Tray-Firth Avenue Bus Co the sole bidder. Chair Stewart A Clements presided at the bid opening at Jay Street law offices. Services cover transport for children from Brunswick district schools and Sacred Heart School, Troy High, and Catholic Central High School.
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Transpartilion
Town of Brunswick
Tray-Firth Avenue [Bus Co
Stewart A. Clements
Jay Street
Donald J. Pitcher
Brunswick
Sacred Heart School
Troy High
Catholic Central High School
Obituaries From New York Area Notices and Funeral Details
Jowd At Tray Aug 19 1939 at the Creal View Nursing Home Lilian V Dowd daughter of the late Michael Dowd and Hanora Rullivan aunt of Mrs H B Gil Jon Mrs Grace Fynclich and Syl Vester Cogley funeral Saturday at 9 from Stenton Funeral Home 326 Columbia St Cohors to St Agnes Cemetery relatives and friends may call the funeral name Friday afternoon and evening News MacOile Aug 19 1939 His wife of Jumea Gold amin Hills of Newtonessie mother of Mrs Wm S Smith of Troy Donald F Hills of Miami Fla and Mrs Harry W Cermon of Watertown NY survived by HAVEN grandchildren funeral service Saturday afternoon 2 oclock at Bryce Funeral Home in Fitin Ave interment Albany Rural Cemetery contributions to Newtonville Methodist Church Building Fund will bring caregivers in the park to visitors in the parks more at Union Street Ostrander At McCarthy Nursing Home Aux Aug 1959 Ruth Ostrander sister of Arthur and Frank Ostrander funeral from Benda Funeral Home 837 River St Friday morning at 11 oclock Aoe At St Peters Hospital Albany Aug 20 1958 Penner Taon 92 from Tarvytown nets Narald B Page of Troy Martin Gavlild Jr of Harrin Nowa Page of Troy also survived by Lonarandchildren Borviene Ford et al Funeral Home 2174 Fifth Ave Monday morning at 11 oclock interment in Oakwood Cemetery Frieda are invited and may call at the funeral home Sunday afternoon afternoon
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Tray
Creal View
Lilian V. Diun
Michael Dowd
Hanora Rullivan
H. B. Gil Jon
Grace Fynclich
Sy'l Vester Cogley
Stenton
Columbia St
Cohors
SL. “Agnar
St Agnes
Mac Oile
His
Jumea Gold
Amin Hills
Newtonessie
Wam S. Smith
Troy
Donald F. Hills
Miami
Fia
Harry W. Cermon
Watertown
Burn
Dy Haven
Oelock
Bryce Fu- Home
Fitin Ave
Rlands
Albany Rural
Cemeda
Towers
Newtonville
Union Streoh
Istrander
McCarthy Nura- Ing Hane
Aux
Ruth Ostrander
Wreter
Arthur
Frank R. Ostrander
Benda Funeral Home
River St
Day Moraini
Stelock
AOE
Peter'n Hoenttal
al- Dany
Penner Yi Taon
Greenbush Wits
Emit Farmeriy
Moltor
Alered If
Tarvytown
Nets Narald B
Page
Troyra
Mactin Gavilid Jr
Harrin- Nowa Pa
John J. Flor
Manc
Werrmine K. Paka
Haat
Haat Greenbushy
Lonarandchildren
Borviene
al Fhedette & Siehding
Hota
Fifth Aves
Oakwind Cemetery
Frieda
Sorority Chapter Plans in Troy and Cahoes
Mrs L C Bliss of Kansas City announced plans to establish a local Bet Sigma Phi sorority chapter in Troy and Cahoes with a 6 pm luncheon today at Hendrick Hudson. Deta Sigma Phi members from Albany and Schenectady will discuss recruitment and organization with Bliss. Beta Sigma Phi, founded 1931, has 165000 members in 4900 chapters worldwide. high school and college graduates are eligible. Attendees include Mrs George Johnson Albany president, Mrs Kenneth Miner social sponsor, and others from Albany and Schenectady.
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Troy
Cahoes
Bets Sigma Phi
Hound
Hendrick Hudson
L. C. Bliss
Kansas City
Deta Sigma Phi
Schenectady
Ale
Bany
Bliss
Beta Sigma Phi
Abilene
Keo
Albany
Mis
George Johnson
Beta Sigma Phi Atheny
Counell
Kenneth Miner
Arthur Oliveit
Gotunie
Oi Ardich Bryson
Scheneck
Obscure Obituaries From Waterford and Beyond
Multiple obituary notices from Waterford area detailing deaths of Marvin D. Smith and others, with service plans, callers invited, and church affiliations. Includes scattered birth and family details, locations in Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Gleamont, and Troy, plus burial sites and funeral home references.
Pony Races Set Debut at Schaghticoke Fair
Schaghticoke Fair will feature pony races as a new attraction for residents of Rensselaer and neighboring counties. The event, part of a multi day program, includes two pony racing cards, ages 12 to 14 and 12 to 16 for drivers, with medals and premium awards. Open exhibit halls will display more than 8 000 items, plus Volunteer Firemen's Day, Veterans Day and Children's Day activities.
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Schaghticoke Fair
Rensselaer
Naval
Barron
Lindon Ave
Corhner
Anthony
Matera
David A, Barron
Fair
New
Richerd
J. McRedmond
Ed Tngland
Herward D. McRedmond
Ag Aim
Emmy St Francis Do
Sceree GB
Sales Chuceh
Burlay
Mary's
Iff
Mrs Page Succumbs to Albany
Mrs Eleanor P Page wife of Emil H Page longtime custodian of HEUS UT Gymnasium and well known local figure died yesterday at St Peters Hospital Albany after brief illness She was born in Troy and lived here until moving to East Greenbush Funeral services Monday at 1 am Morris Stebbins Funeral Home 2174 5th Ave Rev Edward Bronval will officiate Oakwood Cemetery burial
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Emil H. Page
Heus UT
Roy
Gt. Peter's Hospital
Albany
Eleanor 1
Troy
East Greenbush
Christ and St. Barnabas Felscopal Church
Alsfred E. Page
Tarrytown
Harald H. Page
Martin Gavilti Jr
Norristown
John J. Hoffman
Lerraine E. Page
East Genie
Morris & Stebbins
Sth Ave
Edward Bronval
Christ and St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Oakwood
Bertrand Named To Hudson Falls School Post
Dana M. Kina, superintendent of Hudson Falls schools, announces the appointment of Frank Bertrand as principal at Dia Avenue Elementary School in Hudson Falls. Bertrand succeeds James Howarth who resigned, bringing years of experience as elementary supervisor for Fort Ann and Argyle Central schools and prior roles in Putnam Central and Hudson Falls. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Union College and master’s degrees from Plattsburgh Teachers College. He resides with his wife and six children at 9 School St, Hudson Falls, and the family recently purchased a lime at idol?
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Dana M. Kina
Hudson Falls
Frank Bertrand
Dia Avenue
Hudson Walls
Bertrand
James Howarth
Berlrand
Fort Ann
Post Graduates Honored At Lawn Party
Prot and Mr Lewis B Combs host a town party at 44 Maple Ave to honor graduates of the civil engineering program of the U S Navy at RPI Cocktails start at 2 p m and post graduate certificates are presented at 4 p m Dr Ys b i Pargogian presides Twenty married Naval officers and three bachelor officers will receive certificates
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Lewis B. Combs
Maple Ave
U.S. Navy
RPI
Ys Bi Pargogian
RPI Achoo
Skin Diving Gear Fails, Man Drowns Off Long Beach
An Albany man, John T. Russo, 33, drowned off Long Beach when his skin diving gear failed. He had vacationed at Gay Head, Massachusetts, since last Saturday with his wife and children. a strong undertow swept him as his equipment broke during the dive.
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Albany
Jaune
Long Beach
John T. Russo
Gay Head
Mags
Sine
Pallee
Troyarama pageant casting marks progress for Sept 14
The Troyarama production moves forward with most leading roles assigned for the September 14 show at the RPI Field House. Principal cast includes Hendrick Madson, Cornelius May, Jacob Vansdar Heysen, Flores Bancker, John Willard, Uncle Sam Wilson, Jane Varder Heyden, Emma Willard, Hanna Monane, and nurse for John Willard. About 400 of 610 roles cast. more male roles prioritized. Props sought include an open horse drawn carriage, Victorian carriage, and era automobiles. Rehearsals under B Louis Gregory at the Masonic Temple. auditions for narrators set for ADE 30 in the Proctor Building.
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B. Louis Gregory
Yehsarsels
RPI
Robert Keaxbey
Pr. Nitssachsen
Hendrick Madson
George Message
Cornelius May
Victor Nous
Jacob Vans Dar Heysen
Ralph Spetsas
Flores Bancker
Burnham Harris
John Willard
George Fitvenhill
Legislator
Edward Washter
Sam Wilson
Jay la Palma
Edward Pattison
Killan van Rensselaer
Morris Meyerson
Hasbraugh
Elbert Hoffman
Jane Varder Heyden
Ginda Cole
Emma Willard
Clayton Coopers
Hanna Monane
Maureen Connore
Jolin Willard
Keasbey
Mownyt Suribach
Iwo Dina
Welome
Seversl
Colin
Troyarenie
Hendrick Hudson
Ashley
Vander
Heyden
Our Fathers
Masonic Temple
Gas Leak In 4th St Repaired By Fire and Power Crews
Firemen from Niagara Mohawk Power Corp aided by Central Fire Station Battalion Chief Edwin Butt and Squad Co. 1 responded to a gas leak on Laiturn Avenue near 4th Street last night. Neighbors reported a strong odor as crews from the utility and police radio patrol worked from 3:00 PM until 8:38 AM, with youngsters lighting junk igniting in an excavation for a sidewalk line.
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Pollas
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
Wees
Laiturn Avenue
4Th Abrect
Hart
Power Company
Bandit Robs Schenectady Loan Firm
An unidentified bandit entered the Protec Wey Siren Device Lown Company office on IMI State St at 1 20 p m asked for a loan and returned at 2 40 p m demanding money. He obtained between 500 and 900 dollars from Mrs Lorraina Baker then fled west along Slate Street. Police set roadblocks but found no suspect. The man wore a brown tweed jacket, crew cut brown hair, white shirt, and blue gray trousers.
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Lown Company
Imi State St
Scheneetads
Brunswick
Felice
Lorraina Baker
Lincoln St
Schenectady
Mfr
Baker
Sle
Wood Jawn
Slate Street
Jie
Joan Company
Two Whitehall auto crashes injure three people
In Whitehall two crashes left three people injured. Lloyd Rogers, 24, of 148 Sanders Street, suffered facial and head injuries when his car went off Scola road after hitting a stone. Passengers Mitford Pond and George Cybo were uninjured. A second crash near Hampton involved Leonard Burke, 21, and Townie Lasante, 20, who were treated at Rutland Hospital for bruises and head and body injuries. driver Robert Murphy, 48 Prospect Street, Fair Haven, VT, was uninjured.
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Lloyd Rogers
Sanders Sun
Leonard Burke
Lasante
Fine
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Burke
Whitebell
Hampton
Elale ‘Rooper Kennel A. Hench
Rutland Hospital
Robert Murphy
Prospect St
Fairhaven
Brunswick firehouse to test new siren system
The Center Brunswick Fire Go board held a special meeting last night to test a new siren detecting method and suspend a purchase of a replacement siren until the regular monthly meeting Monday at 8. Edward Potts presided as president with Fire Chief Cerbury and others present.
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Pew
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Center Brunswick Fire Go
Firdhall
A. Edward Potts
Tard
Cer
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Emmet Gover
William Bode
Mickey Making Monkeys Of His Would-Be Captors
Mickey the elusive Mullar ney Monkey roams countryside, outwitting many pursuing him. The small white faced monkey has been seen in multiple avenues around town, reportedly spending time with a child and teasing adults. Owner Mrs. Whitlam Muller says he spent yesterday with a girl at Whitman Court while taking bananas from adults. The animal, once tethered on a farm, now displays a desire to roam and return to the yard.
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Mullarney
Ring
Pinewoods Avenue
Belle Avenue
Pawling Avenue
Spring Avenue
Troy Record
Whitman Court
Ike the Heys
Sean Paree
East Side
Muggy Forecast For Troy May Continue
Weather outlook from the U S Weather Bureau in Albany predicts continued high humidity for Troy area residents. Scattered thundershowers may develop, with highs in the mid 60s to 70s and overnight lows in the 70s. Tomorrow’s temperatures expected in the low 90s.
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Troy Area
U. S
Aluany
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