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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1949
Page
8
Grean Island business hours posted for Thanksgiving week state today all windows open until 6 p.m. and the normal closing time at 8 p.m. Tomorrow all windows open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with changes noted for the holiday period.
Dead include Sante Orsini of Middle Falls at 61 after long illness. John D. Lohnes of Valley Falls dies suddenly. Funeral plans set for Monday from home and St Josephs Church with interment in St Josephs Cemetery. Knights of Columbus plan New Year party at Valley Falls clubhouse with multiple officers and decorations. Church services listed for St Marks Episcopal with 10:30 am Eucharist and other parish events.
The article mentions a member leaving a group supporting Hoover and outlines various church services and memorial notices from several local parishes including First Presbyterian St Joseph's and others. It also notes Christmas programs at Green Island headly School and death notices for Mrs Mary Healy and Daniel D May along with funeral details.
The Red and Gut Club opens Monday with two Conservation Department films Trout Streams and Making at a Shooter followed by a business meeting. Citizens Party meets Monday at 7 pm in Town Hall. Waterford Liena Club raises funds for the Walls family of Schaghti coke with donations via Allan Blahop at the Bank of Waterford.
Noble-Caliahban Post, American Legion, Cornell New Year Eve dinner and dance committees announced. Lincoln A. Meter, commander, led the selection of chairmen for tickets publicity finance entertainment decorations music reception room novelties and tables.
Fred Allen discussed social security at $100 monthly and lampooned taxes with jokes about England’s benefits. He told stories from his Portland Hoffa broadcast and quipped about Commissioner Long’s 30 day delay pledge.
Navy officer Crommelin departed for a West Coast assignment after receiving a formal reprimand from Admiral Tey Enerman. He was transferred from Navy headquarters to the San Francisco area as the new agent, following disciplinary action related to the interservice quarrel.
Vague text appears to reference a Salvation Army drive with unclear names and locations. The readable fragments mention supportive roles and charitable effort but lack concrete details for a fuller summary.
In Allans County surrogate court Judge Thurstax rules the $14,000 bequest tied to horses abandoned by Mrs. Janndane Lifetime. Stanford argued the funds should go to care for the animals, but the court decided the money becomes part of the residuary estate if the horses are not alive to require care.
A bi year old South Scranton woman and four children were found asphyxiated in their home at night. Police said coal gas caused the deaths. the mother and four youngsters, ages not fully listed, were discovered in their beds by the husband returning from work.
A New Jersey judge yesterday barred lawyers hired by the Civil Rights Congress to represent six defendants in a contempt case. The ruling came as the court faced friction over courtroom decorum and the conduct of counsel during proceedings in Mercer County.
Fragmented OCR text describes a meeting with a small group planning an event on a Tuesday at a specific time. Mentions attendees Blooded names and a local lodge context. The fragmentary nature limits clear facts about purpose or participants.
The Loyal Order of Moose Troy Lodge hosts a Christmas party for underprivileged children. Tomorrow afternoon at the lodge rooms 2944 Seventh Avenue Boy Scout Troop 2 members delivered gifts after lodge members repaired the rooms. Lawrence Dubiel chairs the event with the Women of the Moose assisting and residents to be served after games.
The Troy Ski Club met to plan a New Year trip to Mont Tremblant Canada. About thirty members will ride a chartered bus December 29th and return January 2, with Ajax Ishkanian presiding as president.
The East Side WSCS Christmas gathering at Pavling Avenue hall drew about 75 members. Maria Riefenbach played a drum soliloquy, Arlene Nash accompanied a vocal, and Anne Truman sang with her mother Mrs. Jey Tomas providing piano. An executive board meeting was announced for Tuesday at Mountain View Avenue.
This account traces Indonesia's path from Dutch colonization to Soekarno's leadership and proclaiming independence on August 17, 1945. It notes Japanese occupation, wartime collaboration, four years of struggle, UN steps, and the 1949 roundtable at The Hague leading to transfer of sovereignty.
United States Steel Corp faces possible hearings as representatives from Congress may summon executives to explain a 4 percent price hike. The company cites higher costs from new insurance and pension programs and a 12 day industry strike ending November 11.
Mr and Mrs Elliott Cole were elected presidents of the Mr and Mrs Club of the First Presbyterian Church at Lansingourg at the annual church meeting. Other officers include Mr and Mrs Russell Sheer vice presidents Mr and Mrs Forrest Green treasurers and Mr and Mrs Harold Brunt peerstories. A baked ham dinner preceded the meeting and the officers hosted a Gay Nineties party. The past president Irving Moore received the outgoing president jewel from Raymond Mazon.
The Troy Public Library announces new additions across non fiction and fiction shelves. Notable titles include Dark Trees to the Wind by C. L. Carrer and A Handbook of Export Traffic, plus works by J Moran Sean O’Carey and Mrs St Di Curran.
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania lauds its people as progressive and thriving. Gov. James H. Duff leads a weeklong Pennsylvania Special tour with Theodore Roosevelt III and others to celebrate state accomplishments and heritage.
Fire crews from Central Station were summoned at 7:37 p.m. to the Grimm Material and Sewer Pipe Co at 157 River Street. The sprinkler system rang due to low air pressure, with apparatus called by Battalion Chief Howard Camphail.
Edward Quinlan an 88 year old man from 2 Jefferson Street was taken to SS Mary's Hospital after a cut nose incident near Ferry and Flint Streets. He was assisted by patrol officers John Hourigan and Charles Burns who damaged his nose in an unknown manner. He was not held at the hospital.
Unclear fragment reports crowded reservations following a somyal party near Knightis in Columbue. Mentions onmingation tepid tate Thomas Hunts and a general airman, with a night Sstercatione and GMM fly close at Tyeeder on December 9.
Community records show Brelsford Farm changing hands in a regional sale. Details indicate a transfer to a new owner named in late night notices, with local officials alerting residents to the transaction and implications for surrounding parcels.
The text notes Dominik al Magieiin from Chestee Manteyio Gas Fuh Avenue reenlisted in the Army Engineers. He is home on furlough before serving at Fort Dim, then with the 189 Ete aztiom Battation under military orders.
Approximately 208 attendees gathered for the Trey Business College annual Christmas party and dance at the Annex Restaurant. The event featured music by Bill Gross and Nia orchestra, sponsored by the student council with Gerald O'Brien leading the arrangements and several council members helping.
The Council of Jewish Women opened a recreational center for persons 60 or over regardless of race or religion. The facility offers cards, checkers, crafts, whittling, and social sitting to help the aged feel they belong, with widows and widowers among the residents.
Italian weekly Opel quotes Sicilian gang leader Salvatori Giuliani claiming a new kidnapping plan. Jacopo Rizza reports Giuliani says the interior task force led by Maris Scelba makes him a target while police hunt him for months.
A Central station watchman spotted a stalled New York Central passenger train danger. He signalled the engineer to stop as a derailed undercarriage blocked the tender, averting a serious wreck on the De Witt Central line between Albany and Buffalo.
Cleveland firm Lincoln Medtric announced its 14th consecutive incentive payout totaling 2,000,200 dollars for 1,028 employees. The average bonus would bring yearly earnings to 2,078 dollars for the year, compared with 3,821,973 paid last year to 1,087 employees.
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