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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1949
Page
1
Industrial group presents two major sectors chemicals and textiles in Tennessee. The report highlights their products and contribution to regional industry.
Ditfard A. Lewis of Valley Falls has been transferred to Mouth Bend Indiana to head the newly formed office of national director of personnel for Wilson Brothers Co. He had previously managed personnel relations in Troy Cohoes and Manchester New Hampshire and was a long time resident of Peppies Avenue.
Sixty residents of Schodack petition the town board to enact rules for auto trailer parks. The move is not unanimous with opposition arguing nine month moves would strip tenants of voting rights and burden families, many veterans. A May attempt failed. next board meeting is September 15 with possible special session.
M/Sgt. Thomas A. Andrecheck of the Troy recruiting station said the Army and Air Force require a three year record check and three letters of character before acceptance. He noted that applicants with parole probation or suspended sentences are rejected and that enlistees must be clean of charges after thorough investigation.
The executive board discussed senior and social events for the coming year at St Joseph's School Association. Plans include the membership tea on Sunday September 25 with Mrs Everett Talbot in charge, a October apagnetti supper, and a November game party. Scout and Brownie activities will start after school opens. The main project is The General Improvement of the School, led by President Mrs Len Hart.
National Association of Letter Carriers holds a wall meeting at Danien Brotherhood Hall with the local branch scheduling a special session to hear reports. The convention committee chairs the gathering and announces tentative dates and delegates, with Mrs Anwy Waenres noted as a prudent attendee.
Patrolman John E. Carton, longtime president of the New York City Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, was elected president of the New York State Police Conference at its 24th annual convention closing in Hendrick Hudson. The site for the 1950 silver jubilee convention was chosen as New York City after a roll call vote. A finance committee for 1950 was named: Bernard Hewitt, Elmira. Frank Sherman, Port Washington. Ray E. Ball, Utica. The group praised the Troy Police Benevolent and Protective Association as host and thanked the public, merchants, press, and radio for support. Carton has 17 years on the force, 14 on a post, and has served as secretary or president in the past three years.
East Greenbush and nearby communities will receive new telephone numbers before year end as the New York Telephone Co unveils a new dial carview in Greenbush Avenue to handle increased traffic. The change follows a convention noting robust public relations and pension reform support, with 68 delegates attending and a new office led by Patrolman Carton.
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