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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1970
Page
15
The Public Service Commission ordered state telephone companies to pay larger refunds to subscribers harmed by service outages. The ruling targets refunds for loss of service and follows complaints from customers and filings by consumer groups.
The PSC establishes bill credits for outages with specific daily rates. If the outage is company fault the first full 24 hours credit is one thirtieth of the monthly bill, rising to two thirtieths for each additional day. Outages outside the company’s control yield one thirtieth per day. Customers must report the loss of service. measurements begin at the outage start for company faults. March 1, 1971 is the effective date.
At St Marys Hospital December 21 1970 Dominick Dean Burke weighing seven pounds one ounce four drams to Mr and Mrs Michael Burke brother to Anne Marie Kathleen Mary Michael Jr and the late Kevin. Mrs Burke is the former Jean Marie Grillo of Watervliet. At Leonard Hospital December 23 1970 Bryan Thomas De La Mater eight pounds nine ounces two drams to Mr and Mrs Thomas De La Mater brother to Darcy Lee. Kennedy At Leonard Hospital December 20 1970 Kevin Alan Kennedy six pounds one ounce fifteen drams brother to Darren John and Dawn Marie Mrs Kennedy is the former Sharon Otonosky of South Troy. At St Marys Hospital December 19 1970 Dennis Brian Jr seven pounds nine ounces to Mr and Mrs Dennis B Laphan brother to Jeffrey Kile and Stacey Lynn Mrs Laphan is the former Nancy Ashe of Troy. McNamee At St Marys Hospital December 22 1970 Heather six years eight ounces sister to Noelle Mrs McNamee is the former Linda Banker of Averill Park. Murphy At St Peters Hospital December 17 1970 Sarah Rhea eight pounds ten ounces sister to Megan Catherine Jude Elizabeth Christopher Carrett Christabell Mary Timothy Arthur Andrew Thomas Penelope Ann Evan William Bridget Rose Kieran Philip Deirdre Kathleen Neil John and Geoffrey Charles Mrs Murphy is the former Catherine Cahill of Troy. At Samaritan Hospital December 22 1970 Kevin Micha Tague seven pounds two ounces son of Robert L Tague brother to Robert Anthony Denise Ann and Christine Mrs Tague is the former Margaret Helinski of Troy.
A long Christmas remembrance page honors Elmer Ackner and many relatives. Messages from siblings, children, nieces, and nephews express enduring love and prayers, with references to Christmas blessings and eternal rest.
The Troy area saw less than predicted snow with about an inch accumulating as a mix of precipitation. Officials warned drivers to be cautious as rain and freezing conditions caused scattered minor accidents in areas including Malta and Troy while temperatures linger in the low 20s.
Fire apparatus responded to 480 1st St at 2 50 p m Wednesday after alarm from Box 916. Investigators found heavy black smoke came from a wood fire in the furnace, not a blaze.
In loving memory of sister Helen Seymour who passed away December 24 1967. Remembrance keeps her near and fond memories linger daily. Also memorial for husband Samuel Vetoich and relatives including Ann L Lewis and Fanny Berry on Christmas Day from Gladys Vetoich.
Assemblyman Neil W Kelleher pledges action to preserve bus service in southern Rensselaer and northern Columbia Counties after Albany Nassau Bus Corp announced it would end operations by December 31. He works with the Capital District Transportation Authority and other lawmakers to prevent disruption for 700 to 1,000 daily riders including state workers, business staff, and students.
Deaths recorded December 21 to 23 1970 include Martha Hochkamp Karl Hochkamp’s widow and mother of three, Michael J Kelly Pleasantville N Y Francis A Nelson Mechanicville Grace Vaughan Rinn Constantine Senick Viola Shaver Joseph Siciliano and others Funeral arrangements list homes in Watervliet Mechanicville Pleasantville and Johnsonville with interment at St Peters St Marys St Basil s and Oakwood Cemetery and dates and times for services.
The Troy Boys Club hosted holiday contests with multiple events. Foul shooting winners were John Foster Nick Kolidansky and Rory Smith. Swim A Mile victors were Lenny Riley and Charles Fosmire. Other winners included Riley in underwater and buoyant events, and various game room champions. Matthew Dwyer supervised the events.
Richard E. Nelson, assistant to the vice president and business manager at RPI, has received a one year appointment to the Committee on Equalization of Educational Opportunity from the Troy Board of Education. The committee advises the board on minority programs and educational expansion into non white culture.
Notices for Ethel D Stinney Joseph R Thibodeau and Mary C Vumbacco list survivors and service details. Stinney services at Bethel Baptist Church Friday 8 pm calling hours 7 9 pm with Saturday 1 pm service. Thibodeau memorial at Community Christian Chapel December 27 1970 at 4 pm with contributions to Cherry Plains Cemetery Fund. Vumbacco funeral from Anthony Matera 4th Street Thursday 8:15 am and Sacred Heart Church 9 am with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Five persons were injured in two Colonie auto accidents. In the Marriner Avenue and Pinewood Road crash, Joseph P. Navarro 28 Albany. Joseph J. Markowski 62 Albany. and Markowski's wife Lillian 59 were treated for leg and knee injuries. Navarro sustained a left shoulder injury. Patrolman Raymond Krolak investigated. A second crash on Watervliet Shaker Road near Delatour Road injured Michael P. Connelly 33 Albany with a split lip and knocked out teeth after his car struck a tree. he was taken to Albany Memorial Hospital. Connelly said he was blinded by oncoming lights. Patrolman Michael McDade investigated. Joseph H. Edwards 50 Colonie suffered a nose injury and cheek abrasion when struck on Exchange Street by Louis B. Cardella 22 Altamont, who was not held. Edwards was pushed into his parked car. Patrolman Richard M. Taylor investigated.
Arthur J. Barbeau died Wednesday at his home in the Lyons District after a short illness. He was a longtime janitor at Bennington Graded School, born in Winooski, Vermont, and an Elk and Eagle member. He was married twice, survived by two daughters, two sons, stepchildren, and three grandchildren. Funeral services set for Saturday at Mahar and Son Funeral Home with burial in Park Lawn Cemetery Chapel.
Obituary notices for Joseph F Wahrlich husband of Gertrude M and father of Karl J in Albany area. Grace Webster of Troy mother of Edith Campbell Emilie Dahl and others. Services at Howard B Tate Son Funeral Home with flowers omitted and donations to Albany Association of the Blind requested.
Two Rensselaer families fled a two-alarm blaze at 534 Broadway Wednesday night. Firefighters saved Christmas presents and fought the fire from outside and inside, with significant damage to both first and second floor apartments. The cause remains under investigation and Red Cross aid was arranged for the residents.
Three vehicles were damaged in separate crashes on Third Avenue and 115th Street and on Hoosick Street at 15th Street Wednesday afternoon. Thomas W. Miller 21 of 175 Fifth Ave and Timothy C. Lenahan 20 of 215 North Third Street Mechanicville collided on Third Avenue while Kenneth E. Ross 40 of Berkshire Drive Westmoreland lost control on ice at 15th Street hitting a utility pole. Police officers Foy Maloney Brassard Brearton Jr. investigated each scene.
Two cars driven by Johnsonville residents collided at Oakwood and Frear Avenues Wednesday afternoon injuring a passenger. Susan Purcell 21 of RD 1 Johnsonville was treated and released at St Marys Hospital. Police identified Janice L. McLaughlin and Francis C Hadley as drivers. officers Maloney and Foy investigated.
Police towed cars parked in violation from the business district including State and Third Streets Broadway and Second Street and the driveway to the Marine Midland National Bank at Fourth and Grand Streets to keep traffic flowing.
A small fire in an ash tray at the Rice Building located at Broad Way and Second Street was put out by firefighters who arrived after an alarm at 1 35 p m from Box 229.
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