Weather Summary For Troy Area February 2 1955
Yesterday's weather showed cold and partly cloudy conditions with light snow early. Sunrise was 7 09 a m and sunset 5 09 p m as reported in The Troy Record from Troy New York.
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1955
Page
16
Yesterday's weather showed cold and partly cloudy conditions with light snow early. Sunrise was 7 09 a m and sunset 5 09 p m as reported in The Troy Record from Troy New York.
Two occupants escaped unhurt when a truck owned by Saras Sosa Dry Beverages left Route 67 about a half mile north of Mechanicville at 11:30 a.m. The vehicle carried water cases and overturned after skidding to avoid a car stopped by a plow. Truck towed to Kearney's Garage. Ralph Nesta and C Fred were passengers. driver not named.
A brief card of thanks expresses gratitude for kind wishes and support received after the birth of a baby named Catric Tapelich Lewis. The family acknowledges heartfelt messages and blessings from relatives and friends.
Fragmentary obituary note honoring Bee and Estella with memories of good deeds and affection. The text reflects mournful lines, noting farewell and lasting impact on those who knew them. Specific names appear as Bee and Estella amid blurred surrounding words and dates.
Troy reports a low juvenile delinquency rate for a city of its size in New York State based on the Police Juvenile Bureau. Formed in May, the unit handles youths under 16 with cases reaching Rensselaer County Children's Court. Records show ages 5 to 16 involved, with several repeaters, and actions depend on parental and complainant cooperation.
A nominating committee will be named at a general meeting of the Pa troon Dog Training Club on February at the YWCA to prepare a slate of candidates for election in March. Plans for the meeting were outlined at a board of directors session Monday night.
The Roses and Flax Society of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church held its 34th anniversary dinner at Callahan's Restaurant. Miss Minnie Gimbel, retiring after 25 years as sunshine chairman, was honored by Rev. Benton F. Rudisill. The program featured a playlet for Miss Gimbel and the reveal of secret sisters. Mrs. Raymond Seidell named new sunshine chair. Mrs. Burnett W. Niles led as general chair.
The County of Rensselaer yesterday completed annual payments on a 300000 refunding bond issued in 1935. Payments were 10000 yearly 1936 to 1946 and 20000 yearly starting 1947, at 3.1 percent interest. The final 20008 check was paid by County Treasurer James M Brahan to National City Bank of Troy.
Obituary notice for Cimmians and Margat Walt with funeral arrangements. Services begin January 2019 at 9 oclock, Catholic Church Mass and interment at St Marys Cemetery.
Charles R. Hine of Petersburg was appointed acting chairman of the mechanical technology department at Hudson Valley Technical Institute. The board of trustees made the appointment after meeting at the school. Hine is a graduate of Albany public schools and RPI with electrical engineering and an MA in education from Columbia Teachers College. He was previously a self employed designer and consulting engineer and earlier chief engineer at Albany Designing Inc. His career includes ten years as assistant professor of mechanical engineering at RPI and work with Fairchild Aviation Corp Newark College of Engineering and East Side Technical High School in Newark.
Albany State Superintendent of Public Works John W Johnson signed a 117348 contract with Trudson River Construction Co Inc of Albany to widen and reconstruct obsolete culverts between Nimbleville and Malone in Franklin County. The Albany firm had the lowest bid of nine received December 23 and the award followed budget review under Gov Harriman's capital construction fund directive.
Mrs Andrew Smith will speak at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Society meeting at 2 20 pm tomorrow in the church. Mrs Nicholas Hartung and Mrs Ernest Reniger will be hostesses for the event.
The Record Newspaper reports 2000 plus replies to the Bonanzagram puzzle with entrants vying for a 50 prize. Judges await final results tomorrow as postcards and regular envelopes influence prize bonuses and entry handling. A second bonanzagram is slated for Saturday with more entry blanks available.
Judge James T. Foley ruled in Albany that the tug Ellen Bowehard caused a Hudson River crash in September 1953, which killed one crewman and sank two barges. He granted Frank A. Lowery of Athens an interlocutory degree in his $65,000 damage suit and dismissed two companion actions.
A council meeting in Win de Sain Cotined district outlined Boy Scout Week activities in April. Highlights include a window display contest with live and still exhibits and certificates of performance for participating troops packs and explorer units. A Scout Chain program at the Troy Armory April 16 will showcase the general program with about 19 900 visitors expected over two days.
Philip Cassidy, 17, testified before the State Liquor Authority that he was served more than five glasses of beer on September 5, 1954 at Maple Grove Hotel Burden Lake. A 16 year old confessed to using a 19 year old identity to purchase alcohol. A 11 year old witness said he was brought to the hotel but did not drink beer. The hearing examined licensee Anthony Stackrow amid questions of alcohol sales to minors. The SLA will forward the testimony to New York for ruling.
Public Service Commission granted Niagara Mohawk Power Corp authority to extend gas service to about 14 900 space heating customers in upstate New York and to add 14 000 allocations across system areas. The company expects demand for roughly 28 000 gas installations.
A new patch of light snow 1 to 4 inches is forecast for today with a clearing trend tonight. Temperatures are expected to dip to near zero this morning and stay frigid through the day. Westerda snow previously blanketed the area with 1.5 to 4 inches, causing minor traffic incidents in Troy and nearby cities as vehicles skidded. Temperature swung from the 20s yesterday to single digits by midnight.
The Prey Hotel Authority petitions Troy City Court for eviction of tenants owing 2407.05 in back and retroactive rent. Judge Mulholland set forthcoming hearings to determine why tenants should not be evicted. Several tenants have begun paying or agreed to pay, with Griswold Heights and Ahern Apartments cited among delinquents. Public housing notes show retroactive rent and costs vary, with authority seeking court order.
The Rensselaer County Heart Association begins its ammit fund drive with distributing quastic hesut honey containers and letters to annual contributors. Volunteer house to house collection will occur Sunday February 20, with no donor asked to give twice.
Local and county officials report elevated student absences across several districts from respiratory illnesses and measles. Berlin Central School closes Kindergarten through sixth grade for the week. Greenbush district shows 16 percent out, about 18 percent in high school. Lansingburg reports normal absenteeism. Warrensburg and Schenectady areas see varying impact. County health officials urge gamma globulin shots after exposure and caution that measles may rise in coming weeks.
The Office of Naval Research extends the contract with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to June 30, 1958 for a research program directed by Dr. George H. Lee. Dr. M. A. Sadow and F. W. Schuiedeshoff contribute from Rensselaer Department of Mechanics. Studies cover transient stress buckling plastic deformation and residual stress from plane thermal shock.
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