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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1949

Page

6

Work To Cost 18469 Reports Show Birteen Permit

The article lists building permits issued by Commissioner John J. Mitchell. Mary E Gallagher received permission for a one family dwelling at 1008 Second Avenue costing 7200. Garages at 149 Maple Avenue and 65 Col Link Avenue were each valued at 1000. The Third Presbyterian Church at 705 Pawling Avenue obtained a 2000 permit for a two story addition. Other permits include remodeling of multiple apartments at 181 Biathf Avenue costing 2000 and remodels at 2 Oakwood Avenue for 600. Two stores at 60 Congress Street valued 400 and a dry cleaning store remodel at 900 on 60 Congress Street. Remaining permits cover various repairs and interior alterations.

Birteen Det John J. Mitchell Mary E Gallagher Second Avenue Daniel Price Maple’ Avenue Eker Place Link Avenue Pawling Avenue Pelagia Lennek Biath F Avenue Congress Street Milner

House Design Emphasizes Comfort and Practical Living

The text stresses that a house should serve family needs through convenience, comfort, and adaptability. It advises planning the interior layout first to maximize living ease, housekeeping efficiency, and interior charm, with exterior design evolving from the practical plan to reflect inhabitants’ personalities.

Balder

All-On-One-Floor House Appeal For Small Families

A Home of the Week design showcases a single story dwelling praised for simplicity and economy. The 37220 square feet exterior footprint sits on a 50 foot lot, with a 16200 square foot full basement option. The plan features two bedrooms, a bath, octagonal dining room, potential fireplace with built in shelves, and a kitchen with a breakfast nook and bar option.

Peekskill Pian Hs

Double sash windows cut heat loss and save fuel

Heating studies show houses lose four times as much heat through windows as walls. Wisconsin tests indicate double sash windows reduce annual fuel costs from 84 to 100 dollars and cut direct heat transmission by about 41 percent. Sash designs including storm sash and three part assemblies improve insulation and pay for themselves in three heating seasons.

Aia Sone Wisconsin Tesahan

Women’s Society meeting at Methetay Church

Reand Lake reports the Women’s Society of Christian Service gathering at Methetay Church on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs H. Rescher Williams presiding. Mrs. George F. Zursinwax led hymn singing and Mrs. Andrews oversaw the denomination program with Miss Lida Lavers supervising. Evelon Sae Colleze and Semi Ind are spending vacation with their parents at Terrace Gardens. Albany context includes a death at a city home and notes of local figures.

Mra. Artings J. Steley Terrace Gardens Thomas Francis Venus St Atbany Caunte Historical Society Albany Stromer Albany Xedden Mra Woods

Subflooring and Polish Tips for Summer Homes

The note discusses using square deed boards for subflooring in summer homes that are self heated in winter. It advises spacing for expansion, keeping furniture polish warm, and dampening a cloth with water to aid cleaning and polishing. Mentions a former resident and family details with limited context.

Mirror over door with wooden moulding attachment

A fragment describes mounting a mirror directly over a door with wooden moulding around it and securing it to the door to fit the space. The note labels the door as an excellent place for such a mirror and mentions an attaching method.

Fire Insurance and the Co insurance Clause Explained

The article explains the risk of under insurance as replacement costs rise, noting homes are often insured to mortgage amounts only. It describes co insure requiring 80 percent coverage of value. insurers pay in full for losses if coverage meets that threshold, otherwise the owner bears a proportional share. It ends advising owners to insure to at least eighty percent of value for house and contents.

Real estate notes on resale value and home design

The article discusses how resale value drives home design choices and stresses that strong materials and modern amenities raise appeal. It notes future buyer demands for improvements like air conditioning insulation and automatic heating and hot water, and highlights copper's durability for gutters and flashing.

Proper Furnace Firing Produces More Fire

An old instruction explains efficient furnace firing and maintenance. It covers building a proper fire bed, leaving live coal for ignition, and balancing ashpit and check dampers to control heat. Clear steps emphasize keeping the fire clean, even, and ready to ignite fresh coal quickly.

Bos Scharff de Dotto Wren

North Greenbush Man Settles Son's Gaim Comirolling the provides draft

North Greenbush man settles a dispute over a fire incident that badly damaged a home in Schroon village. The settlement involves claims about air supply and safety devices, with witnesses describing smoke and heat that injured a boy who required hospital care.

North Greenbush William E. Gitenn North Greer Carol Gihenn Tor Mizner Effichen Hurme Leon

Faden Estate Valued At 40000 In Early Probate Notes

Charles A Faden retired Troy real estate operator died December 11 leaving an estimated estate of 10000 as indicated by letters of administration. Dorothy F LaCroix daughter and Charles A Faden Jr. named in filings with attorney T McGuerin listed for the estate. Harry B Stowe widow and Howd LeForestier represent her in the probate records showing an estate of 26.

Charles A Faden Troy Real Dorothy F. LaCroix Charles A. Faden, Jr T. McGuerin Oe “Iy Harry B. Stowe Stowe Howd & LeForestier

Latham Christmas Lights Contest Draws Wide Displays

The Hose Company display and Kiwanis Tower beacon highlight Latham’s festive displays. Awards honored Alan Van Wie and several residents while Myron Miller praised the season spirit and planned annual contests. Judges included William Schultz, Samuel Hinsdale, and Charter Snider.

Patrizio Mr. Ramroth Ed Manger Alan G.van Wie Lindberg Thomas Harrison, Jr Troy Schenectady Road Mes Robert Rtudistil Syeaway Myron Miller Latham Wiliam Schultz Samuel O. Hinsdale Charter S. Snider New York Power and Light Corp

Sherwood Park Forms Home Bureau Unit

Sherwood Park forms a new Home Bureau unit raising total in Rene Sevier County to two. Elected officers include chairman Mrs Weldom Tis0itts, vice chair Mrs Emerson Ostrander, secretary Treasurer Mrs Bert Cenakiel. Unit meets on second and fourth Tuesdays. first project focuses on meal planning led by Mrs James Wentward of Clinton Heights unit.

Sherwood | Pfark Home Bureau Renesevier County Weldom James Went Clinton Heights Charee

Funeral Rites for Jeremiah B. Yeater and Others

Funeral services were held at Marys Church for Jeremiah B. Yeater aged, with Rev Gerald Mulqueen and Rev Thomas Meehan officiating. Interment followed at Joseph's Cemetery. Numerous bearers included Edward Rush and John McGrath. Also noted were services for Miss Belle Bratton and Miss Carrie Van Vechten, with interments in Stamford and Elmwood Cemeteries. Additional obituaries reference George A. Laker of Berlin and Mrs. Charles Kershaw, with services conducted by local pastors and funeral homes.

Jeremiah B T. Mary's Chorch T. ‘Gerald Joseph V. Dillon John Dunn Mr. Dillon Mr. Dunn Edward and Willam Rush Fred. C.casey Ed‘ward McGovern Frank Smith John J. McGrath General Electric, Co Florida Henry ‘Robarge First ‘Methodist Church Pittsheld Mystic Lodge of Masons Barbers’ Union Winifred Rawson William Granville Crowe Geizer Matthew P Delbert’ J. Rittingers Richard I Gauway End Gordon LaPorte St. Jean's Cemetery Father Starks O'Brien Mita Belle Bratton Belle Bratton Arthur. Thompson Averill Park Arnold Thompson Bennington Walbridge Thomas Street Stamford North Adama Lowell Mass VemVechten Carrie van Vechten Dufcesne Funeral Columbia Street Mann Avenue Cohces Thomas Gienn’ Camnen Silliman Memorial Presbyterian Church That City Taterment Wat Elmweed George A. Laker George Alanno Laker Berlin Wea Bela Center Brunswick Loker W. J. Cowee Rosalie’ Bee #ette Cyrus Loker Kershaw Charles Kershaw Fonda Homie River Street Donald R., Lewis Grace Méthodist Church William and Robert Costena John Aird Louis ‘Turner

Austerlitz Street Crossing Incident Reported

A partial OCR note describes a street crossing in Chtham with a Northeastern Wolverine train enroute from Boston to Albany. The fragment mentions the train and route but lacks full details of the incident or outcome.

Austerlitz Albany

Christmas Tree Fire Damages School Building

Firefighters responded to a Christmas tree fire in a two story frame house on South Lake Avenue at 9:15 PM. The blaze started in a refrigerator and caused damage to the second floor. Owner John W. Beaway was notified. box 464 alerted at 9:26 PM.

Edward, Beaway John W Azalann

Skits and Choir Feature Annual Trojan Maid Party

The Trojan Maid Co Inc held its annual Christmas party with skits directed by Hugh Wilkes and Anne Addeo. Cast members included Frances Forcucci Janet Razzano Julia Fox Faith Comics Esther Toppai Maz Smith Rosie Kovats and others. a choir led by Elizabeth Addeo performed. Santa Abraham Jacobe distributed gifts and Frances Bauer supervised a grab bag. Turkey and fish dinners were served and dancing concluded the evening.

Trojan Maid Co. Inc Hugh Wilkes Anne Addeo Frances Forcucci Janet Razzano Julia Fox Faith Comics Esther Toppai Maz Smith Rossi Kovats William Unner Jim Parler Vernon Saliadin Ken ' Blake Rose Rarestick Mary Munhall Joan LaBarge Marge Lampman Rose Canfield Mary Joyce Ruth Bywater Jack Preston Elizabeth Addeo Abraham Jacobe Santa Claus Frances Bauer

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