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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1970
Page
9
A Troy developer won approval for four houses on Humiston Avenue after a long planning commission meeting at Troy Savings Bank. The resolution was passed with conditions following extensive discussion.
The Troy Record will publish a 14 day daily feature on new federal income tax procedures prepared by tax expert Ray De Crane. The series highlights deductions often unknown to taxpayers and includes a free information booklet with each article. Floyd Newcomb proposes four one family homes on Hamiston Avenue at about 20 000 each. City Planner Pritchard dissents on sidewalk and underground utilities details. the plan aims to build 100 similar homes in 1971 pending permits. The Washington Park Association seeks rezoning at Adams and Second Streets from business to residential. John Sarkis presides.
Sunny windy and cold conditions expected for the day. Sunrise was 7 25 a m and sun set at 4 30 p m eastern standard time with a cool breeze throughout.
At Samaritan Hospital on December 28 1970 a son Paul Matthew Adams born to Mr and Mrs Charles O Adams 6 lbs 4 oz with siblings Peter John Mary Joseph and Christopher. Mrs Adams formerly Rosalie Rocca RN from Albany.
The family of the late Margaret Zappone expresses appreciation for kindness sympathy and floral tributes from relatives friends neighbors and others who aided during the bereavement period.
A collection of memorial verses recalling loved ones who passed away on December 31 in various years. Messages honor Mrs. John Campbell and family members including Mary, Johhnie, Jack, Wally, Betty, Art, Mrs. Robert Gibson, Shirley, Jerry Cummings, Margaret Desler, Peter Cummings, Desler family, and Gran dpa Freddy with prayers and memories.
In loving memory of Joseph Vergura who died December 31 1966. A daughter son in law and granddaughter Joann Vergara honor his memory with words of remembrance and enduring love.
Merle Brophy of Petersburg died December 27 1970 wife of William Basham mother of Harry Anderson William Basham Jr Gerhard Gostischa and others. Darby Francine Clickner of Watervliet died December 30 1970 daughter of William H and Audrey Clickner. Hazel L Davis of Albany died December 30 1970 sister and aunt to local residents with church services planned January 1971. Harriet M Davry of Mechanicville died December 29 1970 widow of William B Davry. Catherine A McGrath Donnelly of Green Island and other relatives. Funeral details include dates from several area funeral homes and churches.
Police report four two car collisions in Troy on Wednesday injuring no one. Michael D. Novak 16 of 13 South River Street drove a car damaged at 3 08 p m on Williams Street behind 120 4th Street in a backing truck from Fritz Helmbold Inc. The truck driver not identified. Walter M. Gerwin of 29 Bellemeade Street Wynantskill collided with a parked car owned by W H Bumstead Inc at Congress and Fifth Avenue around 5 07 p m. Richard E. Rodriguez 22 of 27 Dodge Street and Charles A Teal 62 of 111 Washington Street collided at State and First Streets around 8 13 p m. Lawrence J. O Bryan 19 of 435 1st Street and Wallace L. Sheeran 27 of 163 Vliet Boulevard Cohoes collided at State and River Streets around 8 13 p m. Patrols Dalpe, Nelson and others investigated each mishap.
Rensselaer County Civil Defense Director Leo Levonian announced Edward F. Gosselin Jr. of Schaghticoke is appointed Civil Defense administrative officer effective Friday. The post pays 6965 dollars annually. Gosselin, a former Troy auto dealer, led Gosselin Motors Inc and Studebaker Sales and Service for over 35 years and is active in the Troy Elks, Friends of St. Patrick, and Schaghticoke Fire Co. He and wife Phyllis and daughter Marcia live on South Main Street in Schaghticoke.
The newly formed North End Democratic Club will hold its 8 p.m. Monday meeting at its headquarters at 120th Street and Second Avenue. Secretary Mrs. Irma L. Clean announced the event and that 50-50 Club activities and committee chair appointments by president Michael Nash will be on the agenda.
Obituaries from Elwell Goyer Lordell Markley McFeely Munton list funeral details and family ties. Services set at Bryce McDonald Sanvidge Mahar Hall and Higgins homes with private or public interments in Meadowlawn Oakwood Stillwater Ida cemeteries.
Troy firemen again rejected a proposed 500 pay raise after meetings with the Troy Uniformed Firemen’s Association. City Manager Ralph A. De Santis said the offer had been made previously and negotiations will continue into the new year. A factfinder had suggested a 650 raise, which the city did not accept.
Troy Police Benevolent and Protective Association elected new board members at Police Headquarters after voting from 2 to 7 pm. Elected were Sergeants Milton D Hems Willard Sheeran, Plainclothesman Charles King and Patrolmen Louis Cochi Thomas Bourke John C Stone Peter Magnetto. Two extra seats were added for this year, making six patrolmen eligible. Tellers were Assistant Chief John E Grimmick and Officers Robert Hayden and John McMahon.
Police report a two car collision Wednesday at Hill and Adam Streets. Martin J. Williams 29 of 20 St. Marys Ave and Forrest H. Stevens 18 of Averill Park RD 2 collided at about 6 31 p.m. Williams was treated at St Marys Hospital and released.
Noon an John J of Albany dies at 72 with funeral 8:30 AM from Hearley and Son and Mass at St. Ann's Church Dec 29 1970 Funeral home calling hours Friday 4 to 9 PM Purcell Edward J dies at Samaritan Hospital Dec 29 1970 husband of Bessie Simson father of William and Edward grand and great grand children Funeral from Edward J Quinn and Son Dec 9 1970 Liturgy at St Paul the Apostle Church Interment St Peter's Cemetery Calling hours Friday Wagner Esther Eliza Wagner dies at Samaritan Hospital 2220 5th Ave sister of Henry J Wagner Ruth Dobert Syl Riley Bearice Wagner Funeral Thursday 11 AM at Morris and Stebbins Funeral Home 312 Hoosick St
Rensselaer County Republican leaders announce an Open House Friday at the Holiday Inn of Troy from noon to 2 30 p m where Supreme Court Justice John T Casey will administer the oath to County Clerk Edward A Vielkind. Cholakis, Molloy and Farano will also take oaths with local officials and party leaders in attendance.
Salem United Methodist Church West Sand Lake plans farewell service at the 1881 edifice at 10 30 a m Sunday under Rev Emerson R Rugh. On Jan 10 a move to the new Shaver Road building will be held with James F Hargrave speaking as a layman and candles marking merger history. Music directed by Mrs John Morris and Mrs Robert Strong with Mrs William Lance leading the recessional.
The forecast shows temperatures failing to rise above the low 20s today after a frigid start near zero. Cloud increases bring no snow this morning but a cold night with lows of 5 to 15. Snow is forecast Friday with highs in the upper teens to around 20.
Warren Braley a Chatham dairy farmer was named one of four members to the advisory board on farm labor safety by State Industrial Commissioner M P Catherwood. The appointees will be paid sixty dollars a day for each meeting.
The Albany Nassau Bus Co appears to have postponed its demise as PSC and CDTA officials discuss continued operation of the route between southern Rensselaer County and Albany. A 30 day insurance payment stay was approved to seek a permanent solution while county officials push for service for about 800 daily riders.
Police towed cars found illegally parked in two locations late Wednesday night. Vehicles on Broadway and Second Street blocked traffic, and another car in front of Crandall Sales Inc. at 336 1st St blocked a garage door, with owners charged for towing.
Congressman Carleton J. King lists two Troy youths James A. Faraci and Michael J. Dunne among Annapolis alternates for the 30th District. The slate shows two vacancies for the class entering this September with first and second appointment candidates from Ballston Spa, Pottersville, Nassau, Glens Falls, Schuylerville, Mechanicville, South Glens Falls, Lake George, and Elnora. Selection rests on Civil Service exams, school records, a physical, and an entrance test.
A six inch water main cracked near the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and Fulton Street, creating a minor lake and icy hazard. Water leaked from two curb points and a fire hydrant base, flooding Fulton and briefly freezing as temps dropped. Public Utilities crews shut off the main around 9:50 pm. no ice control was planned.
Republican Assemblyman Glenn Harris introduces a bill in the 1971 session to relieve municipalities from liability for snowmobiles on roads and lands. Harris argues that without relief many localities would ban snowmobile use and cites a 1970 law allowing opening roads and public land to snowmobiles.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reports mercury levels in Lake George fish exceed FDA action level 0.5 ppm. Advises against eating lake trout rainbow trout and smallmouth bass from the lake while more testing is done. No fishing ban. sources of contamination and extent of pollution are under review.
The State Department of Transportation confirmed the old Dunn Memorial Bridge between Albany and Rensselaer must be demolished to proceed with the new bridge and Riverfront Route work. Demolition could begin in January to clear approaches for the Riverfront Route, South Mall Arterial interchange, and connections to downtown Albany.
Congressman Samuel Stratton announced that Army Material Command will maintain continuous 175 millimeter gun tube production at Watervliet Arsenal through June 1972 at a minimum rate of five tubes per month. He credited Gen. Miley for confirming the plan and said it preserves employment and utilizes Watervliet's capabilities, as Stratton assumes the six position on the new 92nd Congress.
Firefighters were dispatched to 20 Frear Ave at 11 47 p m Wednesday after reports of smoke. Officials said the odor originated from a nearby house where wood was burning in a fireplace rather than an active blaze.
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