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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1949
Page
10
Detret Gillum, 34, diagnosed with cancer, asks for a job to support his wife as doctors say he has months to live. Unable to undergo surgery last December, he cannot perform physical labor and lacks clerical training. The couple has been living with his sister since funds ran out.
Albany reports indicate both major parties will hold their Third Judicial District conventions in Albany within a similar window between September 12 and 15. Seven county Republicans plan Aug 31 talks on nominees, while both parties may also nominate U.S. Senate candidates for the seats held by Dulles and Lehman.
Coroner approves removing the body of Chris Dove from a Troy cemetery after delays at a sister’s request. Radio and TV broadcasters brace for an FCC ban on giveaway programs, fearing loss of vast prize jackpots and ad revenue. Major networks weigh legal action and program changes as critics cite talent decline.
City law officials sent letters to railroad and trial firms urging measures to curb smoke and dust from locomotives and industrial sources. They will meet Republic Steel officials and ask Troy Slag to load trucks more carefully to reduce dust on sidewalks near the plant.
Donald B. Smith of 3 Sixth Street Waterford received a bachelor of arts degree cum laude from Boston University at the summer commencement. He belonged to the College of Liberal Arts and majored in chemistry while the class of 975 marked the largest summer session graduation.
Washington reports that Senator J Howard McGrath will resign his Senate seat tomorrow and be sworn in as attorney general the next day. Governor Pastore will appoint a successor to hold the seat until the next general election.
The Pawling Avenue Methodist Church Sunday School board met to plan a season of activities beginning September 17 with a covered dish supper and a film showing. The board set September 21 as opening day and September 28 for opening hours planning. A Saturday morning program series will be supervised by the Community Service Commission led by Leigh Townsley Jr.
Four trade name certificates were filed in the County Clerk's office last week. Edith Parella of 63 Hudson Street reports Edith's Grocery and Confectionery at SAS Hoosick Street. Steve Lektana of 23 Jay Street Albany declares Tip Top Launch as his business at 140 Fourth Street. Julix Roesch of Mountainview Avenue lists Alfreda Beauty Salon as successor in interest to Syl's Beauty Salon. Joan Schmigel of River Street Hoosick Falls and Alfons Schmigel of 9 School Street Hoosick Falls file to run Schmiges Brothers Feed & Farm Supply Co at First and Center Streets.
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