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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1945
Page
15
The Troy Record presents hourly temperatures from the U S Weather Bureau for the day. Readings cover morning to evening in a concise sequence, outlining expected temperature fluctuations and regional forecasts for local readers.
Surrogate Court records filed yesterday by Joseph Poland show tax assessments on estates of Sarah Westwood Ellen Sheffer Joseph Queth and John Ly Man. Notable nets after deductions include Sarah Westwood's estate of 802208 and Sheffer's 79911 with bequests to church and heirs. The listing details heirs from Troy Wingdale Albany and Waterford and names executors and attorneys handling the estates with specific shares for spouses and children.
A garbled card of thanks expresses gratitude from families for sympathy after bereavements. Names and places are jumbled but reference to Timothy Atoyan, Arthur Myers of Troy, and Pratt A Patten death notices appear among scattered remarks. The text also mentions neighbors and employers offering kindness during funerals and mourning.
An investiture service was conducted last night at the Wray Masonic Temple with Victor as grand master of St Georges Lodge Schenectady and numerous lodge officers and guests in attendance. The event honored as ambassadors, and featured addresses by Bart Stowitts of We Misonie. A public" ceremony included a long list of lodge officers from Rensselaer Schenectady district, with a ceremonial beam and a banquet to follow.
The Troy Union Rebekahs announce a food sale and sale of fancy goods at the news-merlin event. Committee members listed include Mrs Minnie Newbold Mrs Cluca McCarhrane Mrs Kitlie Page Mrs Caroline Schafer and Mrs Sadie Macombet. Proceeds go to the noble society.
At exactly S pm yesterday the City of Troy levied a 1946 tax lien totaling 202,847,356 dollars on rent property within the city. The lien was approved by the board after the comptroller reported the mortgage rails completed and reviewed. The tax bill will be apportioned and raised to Traps for lien assignment.
The New York Power and Light Corp and Central New York Power Corp impose a rate cut for residential usage from 425 to four cents per kilowatt hour, effective Tuesday for Tos Public Service Commission area consumers. Savings reach about $70 per year, with a minimum monthly charge of 73 cents and energy allowances from 12 to 74 kilowatt hours, impacting Troy Albany Schenectady Glens Falls and nearby towns.
A weather bulletin predicts snow and rain for the weekend with strong winds. An offshore storm near the coast of Virginia and New Jersey is driving colder air while temperatures fall to near 37 degrees with local snow flurries observed this morning.
The Jewish Center wraps up a week of holiday programs to aid the paralysis fund. A blue and white basketball bingo event featured teams with families including dancers and chairty volunteers. Center director John Camhiwis oversaw the activities and prize drawings for children contests.
In Saratoga County Surrogate George O Turk rejected a codicil to the will of Sah and Whitney of Charlton. The codicil dated August 4 named bonds of the Delaware Valley Utilities Co to Ornn J Whitney but was unsigned by witnesses. The body of the will was admitted and the estate goes to husband Willan J Whitney with support from four children.
Herbert A. Calkins recalls a 1857 tragedy as four basketmakers died in a Taconic Trail cold snap on April 17. Local lore notes their harsh trek and enduring community memory of the accident site.
Four persons froze to death on a mountain summit near Peters burg after a cold, windy night of April 17 1857. A Porters burg woman reported the scene as a dog and a lone mongrel guarded the bodies. The event was recalled years later tied to local basketmakers and a Baptist cemetery burial.
The city court outlines changes to its staff led by longtime city marshal Albert FR Waithews who retires after about forty years. He is to be replaced by new appointees including Wolter as clerk and Blas Holeh Queat as court stenographer, with Miry Gullesma’s role also in question.
Waterford man Swatling travels 1200 miles from Bulow Mississippi to New York in a 1335 sedan bought from an air field lieutenant. He joins fellow airmen stranded by travel jam to return home for Christmas. The convoy, mostly New York State men, makes a tire change and detours with limited stops, reaching New York City area around midnight Christmas Eve.
A combined watch night service is planned at Olivet Presbyterian Church with participation from Redcenter Lutheran St Marks Methodist Memorial Methodist Church and other area congregations. Rev Doene Cunning, Rev inst Topp and Rev Peter Theginning lead preaching and choir. Readings and prayers proceed from the churches with refreshments following the service.
A fragmented report describes an event where auto workers organized a special class at a district meeting. The account mentions figures such as Gabriel Dekngelis and references to New York area streets and political entities. The text is garbled but indicates a formal assembly with local figures and shop discussions.
Fragmentary OCR lists names linked to a church school event at St Bint Lyrascopa and West China church. Mentions include Joseph Philip Devionth, Pike Hohn, Alice Buthour, Robert Powers, and Christas Kimes with references to a Christmas service and keeper.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy requests help from a housing office to accommodate 400 veterans and many more in a shared community. The college aims to offer affordable spaces for single and married couples, with rooms and coordinated living arrangements, after December 26.
Col Murray May would lead the Democratic party in Binsdelier County as a new leadership group forms. Veterans and younger activists discuss a plan to refresh the slate while retaining key figures, aiming to unite factions and prepare for upcoming elections.
Real Estate Board announces its annual dinner with guests from local firms and government. The event will feature talks on banking, urban planning, and community housing at a downtown venue, with attendees including city officials and industry leaders.
A fragmented report notes damage at a late Myalin Aan event involving a vehicle owned by T Takesaot Phiee Lb. Details vary by story and Frith Aventie, with unclear timeline and parties.
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