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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1964
Page
33
A Troy area forecast shows temperatures near normal for the period with light rainfall possible and scattered showers. The Vivinity region expects similar conditions with brief rain chances and mild temperatures across the five day outlook.
The Lansingburg Board of Education set tax rates for the new fiscal year in three district areas and fixed Sept 1 to open the books for payment by property owners. Rates are lower than anticipated due to higher taxable values, but higher than last year because of bond debt and faculty increases. The board approved the tax roll totaling 360,363, issued warrants, and outlined late payment penalties.
Taylor M. Taylor of Schenectady has been named southern district manager of silicone sales for General Electric’s Silicone Products Department in Waterford. He succeeds George I. Shepherd and will oversee silicone sales in 14 southern states. A New York City native, he joined GE in 1957 and progressed from salesman to specialist before launching the consumer products line. He holds a Colgate degree and an MBA from Cornell, with Union College chemistry study as well.
Yesterday saw early rain clearing and mild temperatures. Sunrise 6 14 a m daylight hours 13 24. Last quarter moon on September 5 with new mood on September 14 and first quarter on September 21, full moon thereafter.
Two Watervliet teens Dupuree and Doroski were approached by six youths as they walked on Federal Street. They were punched and relieved of a dollar and three dollars respectively using a nut pick and wallet theft. Police questioned local youths. mug shots were viewed but suspects not identified. The investigation continued overnight.
Born Beaudoin at St Marys Aug 23 1964 a son John Heaward. Carroll at St Marys Aug 24 1964 a son Gregg Patrick. Hunziker at Samaritan Aug 1964 a son William Freder. Marchese at St Marys Aug 24 1964 a daughter Janice. OBrien at St Marys Aug 25 1964 a daughter Kellie Anne. Mrs Beaudoin Carroll Hunziker Marchese OBrien linked to former surnames Edson Halpin Crow FitzGerald.
The families of Bertha Mi Arnold and of their daughter and wife express gratitude to Rev Franks Reid J Malph Davie pr Plampiaio relatives neighbors friends and donors of cars for Mass cards sympathy cards final tributes and acts of kindness during their bereavement. They also thank hearers relatives neighbors friends Agway Tries Feed Division Trade Department office employees General Electric Co Johnson City Capitol District Traffic Association Tau Alpha Sigma Chapter a7 of PNA Transportation Fraternity and the Truck Co of the Telly Area organizations and Rev Tisell F Pater for kindness and sympathy.
In saving memory of my mothers Mary Dehiddin who fled sixteen years ago today AK 27 1918 Sadie missed by her daughter Mrs Frances Martin Esposito In saving memory of my fathers Joseph Esposito who passed away four years ago a day in his eternal peace Daughter Mary Colvin
A 21 year old Albany man Alan R Crummey was killed when a mulling machine at Albany Casting Co foundry in Voorheesville was turned on accidentally. State Police from Selkirk said Crummey died instantly at 6 25 p m yesterday. Dr Clifford Casey of Voorheesville and Albany County Coroner De Forest Dietz were involved, with the body moved to Albany Medical Center Hospital.
Mrs. Joseph J. DeLucia of 926 Fifth Ave died yesterday at St Marys Hospital after a brief illness. She was mother of Dr Francis A DeLucia of Troy and aunt of Dr Carl S DeLucia. Surviving are two brothers Frank and James Stopielo, two sisters Mrs Helen Berhen and Miss Josephine Stopielo, three grandchildren Joseph Francis and Rosemary DeLuca and several nieces and nephews. Born in Italy she was a communicant of St Anthony Church. Funeral at 45 a.m. Saturday with Solemn High Mass at St Anthony's at 9:30 a.m. Interment in St Marys Cemetery.
Rep Carlton King of the 30th District will address the Republican Club of Sand Lake at Brookside Park on Saturday afternoon. The program starts at 2 pm with dinner at 5 pm, reservations through Raymond Miller or Richard Souffert. Also attending are Assemblyman Douglas Hurison, Allan Dixon, Albert Berkowity, Marlin B. Stack, Dorothy Linton, James M. Brahan, and county officials including Joseph Fitegerald, Richard Scuffett, Sidney Gallant, Robert L. Middleton, Albert Flaxmyer, Charles F. Hack, James Bonesteel, Earl D. Stiles, Joseph Warren, Frank Buhis, and George Breigle.
Miss D Agnes Hurley 73 former bookkeeper at Putnam Memorial Hospital Bennington and later at North Adams Hospital died yesterday at Putnam Hospital after a short illness. She resided at 343 Elm St Bennington born in Bennington educated at St Francis de Sales Academy and Bennington High School. She worked for E J Sibley Company and the two hospitals and was past grand regent of Court St Andrew Catholic Daughters of America and a former officer of the Vermont State Council of Catholic Women. Survivors include a brother in law Leo Donahue of Troy a niece Barbara Donahue Bennington a nephew John Hurley New York City and several cousins. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 8:30 am from Mahar and Son Funeral Home and at 9 am from St Francisco Sales Church with interment in Park Lawn Cemetery Bennington.
A 10 year old Lansinghore boy was struck on the head by a rock yesterday afternoon while playing near the Hudson River at 105th Street and suffered a head laceration. David Bressard, 476th Ave., treated for a deep cut on the back of his head at Leonard Hospital. Patrolmen Kilgallen and Graber investigated the scene and summoned the Ambulance Service Corp to transport him.
Republican Sen. Kenneth B. Keating said the carpetbagger issue will not be a major campaign factor against Attorney General Robert Kennedy. He noted Democrats of stature resent Kennedy, but the issue may arise as a question for voters to decide whether a native of the state should hold the seat. Keating listed six counties visited during a daylong tour and described varied voter reactions while avoiding commitment on a presidential vote.
John J. Lawrenson 75 of 180 Hillt died at St Marys Hospital after a sudden illness at home. native of Troy he was a retired Watervliet Arsenal foreman. Coroner ruled natural causes. Survived by sister Mrs Morrissey and brothers Thomas and George.
Forecasts predict a sunny pleasant day today with moderating afternoon temperatures, high around 75. Tonight shows fair cooler conditions with lows in the 30s. Tomorrow brings increasing cloudiness and likely showers by night, high near 80. Earlier rainfall in the Troy Area measured 0.2 inches.
The Troy Housing Authority will open bids at 2 p.m. today at its headquarters for an estimated 62 700 project to rehabilitate Corliss Park Apartment area including landscaping fencing and paving improvements. Justin Driscoll, executive secretary, notes bids will be opened at the Taylor Apartments Ridge 2 location after bidding study.
Notices report multiple deaths with funeral details from Schenectady Troy and Cohoes. Awrenoson John Lawrenson and family listed. Jom Farlane Duncan Sr. funeral in Schenectady. Echols and Nichols families noted with services in Troy and Rotterdam. Gney Daniel A. survived by son and five grandchildren. services at various local funeral homes and churches with interments planned.
Obituary notices for Marguerite Smith of Mechanicville, Louise Moore of Valley Falls, Frank Welsh of Watervliet, Dennis P White of Greenwich, and related private funerals. Details include dates August 1964 and funeral homes John P Noonan, Hack, Purcell, Mantel YD Purcell, and churches First Methodist, St Jude’s, with interments at Dunning Street, Oakwood, and St Joseph’s Cemetery.
A Troy panel urged the city to reconsider closing the Troy Municipal Airport and to pursue expansion. Industrial Airpark Development members, FAA data, and local contractors argued that retaining and enlarging the facility is essential for small and medium industry, defense needs, repair parts, and rapid air transport for executives and personnel.
Dr Edward Saibel, professor of mechanics and chair at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has joined the National Panel of the American Arbitration Association. The national group with headquarters in New York City maintains regional offices and works to swiftly settle disputes through private, voluntary action across industries and professions.
Members of the Albany lodge will present their annual program for patients at Albany Veterans Hospital. Ola H. Madsen, lecturing knight and chairman, announced the event. Games will be played from 3 to 9 p.m. Theodore DeBonis, lodge chaplain, is cochairman.
Police pursued a third suspect after the fatal beating that killed Bert Taber, 89, and a similar street assault on William Gillette, 40, in Albany. Theodore Starke, 18, and William F. Goodrich, 20, both of Albany, were arrested after Burke fled to Washington and was captured in New York City. Both suspects faced arraignment on murder charges and were jailed without bond while a third suspect was sought.
Willam Light Ernest La Plante and John Eifle joined the Marines and depart for boot camp on the same day. Light, son of Mrs. Weta Light, is bound for aviation training after boat school. La Plante, of Averill Park, enlisted for four years general service with his parents named. Kiffe, residing with grandmother Mrs. Finmarice Morin, also enlisted for four years general service. Troy recruiter S/Set. Donald Phillips notes the policy allowing up to five friends to enlist together under the buddy system.
Troy firefighters extinguished a bed fire yesterday afternoon at 274 Bad Street. The alarm sounded at 1:29 PM from Box 282. The flames were confined to a bed in the second floor apartment occupied by Betty Klascy.
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