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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1945
Page
24
Weather conditions halted a Kasumelaer County Grand Jury session yesterday with 14 of 19 members present. Fourteen members failed to reach quorum, prompting a one day adjournment as absent jurors cited hazardous highway conditions and rural travel issues.
Lansingburg High leads the bond pledge contest with 55 500 dollars and 71 percent of quota. La Salle Institute is second with 67 225 dollars and 61 percent. Catholic Central High stands third with 148 150 dollars and 42 percent while Troy High is fourth with 81 500 dollars and 38 percent. Joan Delaney of Catholic Central tops pledges with 22 675, Allan Moscow of La Salle 22 350, and Wallace Curley of Catholic Central holds third with 7 850.
A Western news digest reports how superstition and fortune telling drain households, with estimates of millions spent on charms and magazines. It notes farmers and firms affected, cites astrological outlets, and references student contests and bond campaigns in local schools encouraging civic participation.
A 1937 coupe owned by Patsy Rubino at 211 Fourth Street was damaged by an undetermined origin fire at Adams and Front Streets near Fifteenth Street. Pumper 3 responded to the blaze, with Rath Brothers’ repair shop cited for the incident value of about $100.
Letters of administration granted in Hoosick Falls and Nassau cases. Daniel Beever's death in an auto accident June 25 1943 prompts action by father Lester Brewer of 140 Church Street Hoosick Falls. Jennie Davereaux probate in Nassau Sept 11 1945. Estates list $2100 personal, distributions to nieces Ames Kells and Gertrude Minfield, sister Nellie Waterbury, brother George Merrifield, with residue to sibling pair. Attorneys Ungerman Lynn Albany. Additional administrations set for William Snyder Boyntonville and Orlo Talhy Troy policeman. Ilsa Ice daughter, Clare Wilber sister, Georgia Stanley bequest, attorney Robert Murray.
Andrew J. Culick assistant U S attorney Wednesday asked the Federal Court convened at Utica to order a physical examination in the case of Irene Williams of 231 Congress Street. The Troy woman failed to appear yesterday in answer to narcotics charges. Culick said she was unable to appear for arraignment. She was given a hearing May 8 before U S Commissioner Clack Cipperly on unlawful sale of narcotics and was originally scheduled to answer the indictment June 12 when the Federal Court convened at Binghamton.
Weekend services were announced for Third Street Temple and Temple Beth El. Regular Friday night service at Third Street Temple at 8 40 pm with Rabbi Gutmann delivering sermon on the life of Jane M Wise founder of American Liberal Judaism. Confirmation class, Hebrew language classes, sisterhood sale, and desert bridge event listed. Beth El attendees to a meeting at Jake s Episcopal Church to hear Rev O Brien on Palestine. Hebrew School classes held Monday and Thursday evenings and Friday mornings.
Benjamin A. Fountain died yesterday at his Troy residence 298 Second Avenue after a heart attack. Fire units aided by Captain Edgar Ko Keene and Fireman N F Flannery assisted with an inhalator. He was 17 years a resident of Troy, survived by his widow Carrie Hildreth, two daughters Olive and Mrs Bauer, two sons Benjamin J Fountain and another, and several grandchildren. Funeral Monday at St John’s Episcopal Church with Rev H Bradford Burnham officiating.
Dr George D Stoddard state education commissioner and University of Illinois leader outlined UNESCO aims at a Foreign Policy Association talk in Albany. He said the agency would promote peace by cultural acquaintance and reduce friction from ignorance of others customs and aspirations. He noted UNESCO will foster language teaching, information flow to degraded areas, and arts development once twenty nations join.
The Rev. Francis A. Kelley Auxiliary met at 494 River Street led by Comdr. Thelma Warren. One new member, Mrs. Helen Bennett, was welcomed and the group voted a $10 donation to the Knights of Columbus Christmas fund. Commander Warren to represent at two installations and plans were laid for the annual Christmas visit to local veterans in hospitals. Next meeting set for Tuesday, January 8.
Fall term docket items from Washington County surrogate court include estates of Newcontb S Pratt and Catherine Carn Easton with letters testamentary issued to Leo Catt and Gerald Carn. Other matters: Wendleston estate to Julia Bend and Jahwina Blanchfield's estate, Margaret Hines as administratrix, John Pigier Relehan, Carroll B Jenkins in Greenwich, Edwards Wyman in Fort Ann, Alexander J McNeil in Kingsbury with will citation returnable Dec 12 in Hudson Falls, tax exemptions and administrative orders across multiple towns.
Albert J. Watson of the traffic bureau faces arraignment in Troy Police Court tomorrow morning on a third degree assault charge. Judge Byron will oversee the case after approving the warrant upon the complaint filed.
James Carnavalo, 44, bartender of 08 Fourth street, was served a warrant Wednesday following an early Monday incident on Mortis Lane. He was held in court where he claimed Watson had beaten him. charges filed include three counts related to the altercation.
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