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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1950
Page
15
A quirky roundup notes new macaroni dishes, bold new flavors, and snack pairings. Merve introduces crisp potato chips alongside upgraded pasta ideas while Barve circulates chatter about a hearty load of macaroni and mixed toppings.
Edward A Wachter superintendent of recreation submits annual report to Mayor John J Ahern outlining plans to expand Frear Park golf from nine to 18 holes and to build a modern recreation center in Prospect Park. He notes 1949 golf income of 10788.10 as a record and high participation, and urges acquiring nearby land for the expansion.
The proposal calls for new park facilities including a recreation building chairs benches refreshment counters and gathering spaces. It also suggests replacing shelter houses tennis courts with hard surface courts enlarging Prospect Park and Frear Park baseball diamonds adding permanent bleachers dressing rooms restrooms and improved seating.
Richard Greene resigned yesterday as president of Wells College due to ill health. Greene, 52, led the 166 year old women’s college since 19. his departure follows months of financial strain and health concerns affecting leadership.
A third cousin of President Abraham Lincoln, J. Hanks, 45, died yesterday at Decatur. Born in Maron on Lincoln's birthday in 1864, he was a relative of the Lincolns. Portland, Ure reports a man blamed a cough for an arm injury and car crash caused by a coughing spell.
Local residents and officials clash at a zoning hearing over Salvi brothers plan to expand Salvi grounds into a dance hall and beach facilities in a restricted zone. Opponents cite traffic noise and risk to a nearby cemetery, while supporters argue the site is marshy wasteland ripe for redevelopment and would provide recreation for the poor.
The Prague based Prace union newspaper reports coal production in Czechoslovakia has fallen far below expectations due to widespread absenteeism among workers.
Farmer Le Roy Carlson says Patsy a year old callie from Monmouth is a marvelous mother already caring for a kitten and a 10 week old pig in addition to expected pups.
A historic recipe outlines a flaky crust baked custard pie with apples and filberts. Ingredients include sugar vanilla nutmeg milk eggs and brown sugar with a two stage bake 450F for ten minutes then 325F until set. Serve cold with beverages noted for ancient cooling methods.
Cook spaghetti in salted water until tender, drain. Melt butter with salt must ard parsley milk and cheese, mix well. Toss with spaghetti and spoon into a greased dish. Top with buttered crumbs and bake in a moderate oven about 90 minutes.
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