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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1949
Page
22
Flames struck a large barn on the Albany Shaker Road at Louin Bagley’s farm shortly after 6 yesterday. The Shaker Road fire department saved a large section of the structure and rescued three cattle and several pigs. Firemen suspected the blaze started in the barn loft where baled hay was stored. Loss unknown.
The New York State Publishers Association mourns the death of David B Plum on August 1 1948 while installing new printing presses at the Record Newspapers plant in Troy. Plum rose from 1837 collector to 1915 president, valued as a quiet but strong leader who built a capable Record Family and supported civic projects. His tributes highlight steadfast standards and tireless training of staff. the association adopts a unanimous resolution at its Twenty eighth Annual Convention in Syracuse.
A collection of obituary and death notices for Maude Burdick and Nicholas Pascucci, with birth and death dates, followed by birth announcements for Peter Corcoran and David Bruce Lucier. The page lists Boxesteel and Brewer family notices, plus various interment and funeral details across Troy and Albany areas.
LaSalle Institute Alumni Association plans a Monday banquet at The Hendrick Hudson to honor fifty year members and 1924 graduates celebrating a 25th anniversary. Officers and committees named for reservations tickets speakers hotel and reception. Reports on reactivation and upcoming general meeting set for next Wednesday at the school.
Mr Fink discusses his life focusing on his career as student politician soldier and his interests in education agriculture and the Erie Canal. He notes his unsuccessful governor bids but says the peak of his career was election to Congress in 1821 and his decisive 1824 presidential vote casting in the New York delegation. The talk covers Stephen Van Rensselaer and the Erie Canal Commission with references to Amos Eaton and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dr. McMurry presided as Miss Howe read reports in the treasurer's absence.
A member of the Leo H. Blume Auxiliary VWFAW presented an American flag to the newly organized Troop 5 Girl Scouts of St Paul the Apostle Church. Mrs Amy G. MacPhee and Mrs Vinie Moore attended. Mrs Van Rensselaer Sickies oversees. The flag is to be formally presented at a Feb 12 meeting at 10 30 am at the church with Rev Francis Hicks delivering remarks.
The annual Congregational meeting of the Christian and Missionary arange Church elected Willard Scott as secretary Mildred Gunther as treasurer Daniel Gunther as financial secretary and Sunday School superintendent. Rev John G Brown led devotionals with reports from the pastor Sunday School superintendent and others.
The Rensselaer County Historical Society held its annual meeting at the Troy Public Library electing Ogden J. Ross and others to the board. New members include Mrs. Donald L. McMurry and Ralph Semerad among several. A death resolution for Albert J. Cluett was read and accepted noting his gift of his home to the society and the need to raise 100000 for its maintenance.
A reactivated Troop G Civic Association faced criticism from State Police officials and Troop G members over its political stance and ties to the S P B A. The association aims to provide sickness and death benefits while a trustee election for the late publisher David B. Plum was postponed.
Neil P. Benway of Waterford is appointed freight and passenger agent at Ignews Falls by Charles H. House sr superintendent of the Saratoga Champlain Division of the D and H Railroad. Benway succeeds the late William A. Litte and has 25 years service with the railroad. He began as a telegraph operator and later served as agent in Fror Waterford and Cohoes. He will also share authority over railroad operations in Hudson Falls and will reside in Glens Falls.
Er nest G. Martindale of Whitehall was fined $60, given a 30 day suspended sentence, probation for one year, and revoked peat cease after a recent DUI conviction following an January 23 collision on the Glens Falls Hudson Falls highway. He must pay all expenses incurred by Richard Maile and abstain from alcohol during probation.
The Rensealrer County Committee of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet Saturday at 4 pm at the Fort Crailo Pestrou in Rensselaer. Mrs Ethel Van Buren will preside. members and guests from Hoosick Falls Albany and nearby areas will attend.
The Rensselaer County Heart Association was formed with Dr. John J. Quinlan elected president. Rep. Dean P. Taylor named Honorary Chairman. About 100 invited representatives from government, medical groups, and business bodies prepare for a county drive aligned with National Heart Week through Feb 28.
City Central Veterans Committee calls for discarded radios to repair and send to veterans at Mr McGingar Hospital. Chair Benjamin Churkrow notes only one crystal set exists for the hospital. Ten Troy veterans are at the hospital. Troy Veterans Vocational School offers facilities for recycling. radios can be brought to a Broad Way and Seventh Avenue office.
Assemblyman Orio M. Brees, Endicott Republican, introduced a bill to ban New Yorkers collecting state unemployment benefits while vacationing in Florida. He cites a State Division report showing 1,670 claimants drawing about 22,000 weekly in Florida, claiming readiness to work and job search. The measure would require weekly in state reporting unless justified by the labor commissioner.
George E. Holiday, director of the New York State Veterans Vocational School, announced 135 new students began training in seven courses this week. Courses include auto body and fender repair, automobile mechanics I, diesel engine maintenance, carpentry, woodworking I, radio and communications I, refrigeration and air conditioning I, and machine tool operation T. Vacancies remain in auto body and fender repair, diesel engine maintenance, and machine tool operator.
The Renassinc County and Troy Selective Service Boards keep registrant tabulation and 18 year olds registering continue. Chairman Johny Dousherty notes suspensions of classifications though registration proceeds with about 12 percent reporting and daily registrations Monday to Friday at board offices.
A social event to benefit the Jacob Sales tent of the Daughters of Veterans is set for tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. Margaret Kant. The gathering aims to raise funds for the organization.
The Rensselaer County Bar Association unanimously opposed a state bill to cut Troy city court judges from two to one at a crowded court-house session. Members debated the measure, supported two judges, and discussed a possible one-full-time-judge alternative with an $8 000 salary, while planning public outreach.
A humorous local note from Troy quotes a groundhog declaring six more weeks of winter after seeing a shadow. Weather Bureau forecasts colder temperatures with cloudy skies, and a low near five above, about 13 degrees cooler than yesterday’s.
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