Eels Stage Fright at NY Edison Institute Showing
A trio of eels frightened during the annual meeting of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. Dr. Christopher Coates of the New York Aquarium noted electric eels could electrocute a person while one eel wriggled free and made tracks down the aisle. Fellow engineers watched as the creatures resisted expected electricity generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Institute of Electorial Engineers
Christopher Coates
New York Aquarium
Dr. Coates
Ons Bappossa
Glens Falls Woman Receives Mint Appointment
Mrs Katheryn Fitzgerald of Albany is appointed to the Assay Commission of the United States Mint. The appointment affects the move to metal tabs and single license plates and is to be described in a letter before a Philadelphia meeting next week. Fitzgerald is a Democratic state committeewoman from Warren County and a director of Democratic women's activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katheryn Fitzgerald
Albany
Glene Balle
Truman
United States Mint
Commission
Philadelphia
Fitzgerald
War-ren County
Single License Plate Rule Proposed for 1900
A bill introduced with the bureau's blessing would require a single number plate in 1900. Sen Hey mour Halpern says the switch will save stress aid money and about $200,000, freeing steel for construction. Officials say the 1048 plates now in use are to be battered and will be legible in 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heymour Halpern
Queens
Stess
Motor Vehicle Bureau
Local Notes of Fort Bliss and Area Homes
Fort Bliss sees Pvt Jack I Decker return from furlough to Fort Bliss Texas. Colgate student John Robert Ivimey visits with parents Harold and Mrs Ivimey. Troy native Carol Rebhun returns home after months with relatives. Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ elects officers with Mrs Bliter hosting. New meeting planned for Wednesday March 2 at Mrs Alfred Shaver’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack I. Decker
Fort Bliss
Tex
Harriett. Decker
John Robert Ivimey
Colgate University
Harold Ivimey
Carol Rebhun
Jacob Rebhun
Troy
Charles Rebhun
Forrest H. Patrie
Church of Christ
Eliza Bliter
Arnold W. Sliter
Frank W. Ferguson
Audna Coonrad
Alfred Shaver
Community Notes From Town And Nearby
Local residents report guests visiting relatives in town including the Geren and Betts families. A Melrnie Home Bureau food sale is set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Bill Ryan's market with Miss Mary Teresa Meehan as general chair. Members of the Valley Contract Bridge Club meet at Mrs. William L. Ryan’s home. awards go to Miss Anna Walsh and others. The Woman's Club plans a winter picnic at Schaghticoke American Legion rooms with a large refreshment committee and Dorothy Russell in charge of music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Betts
Adelia
Orlando
Fla
Jobo Geren
Ballston Spa
James Harrington
New York
Melrnie Home Bureau
Bill Ryan
Mary Teresa Meehan
Virginia
Flynn
Tupper Lake
Veterans’ Hospital
Loretta Flynn
William L. Ryan
Valley Contract Bridge Club
Anna Walsh
H. H. Sharpe
Theresa Gan
Woman's Club of
Valley Fairyland Vicinity
American Legion Rooms
Schaghticoke
Helen Irverson
Marion Whyland
Bertha Connolly
Gertrude Frisbie
Bernya. Leap
Loreux’ Ryan
Susie van Luren
Georgiz Brockert
Gertrude Lucey
Harriett Becker
Dorothy Russell
Fire at Clemons sanitarium kills priest at Saint Joseph’s
Rev. Thomas Barry of Wickliffe Ohio died from apparent suffocation after a fire swept the Saint Joseph’s sanitarium near Cleveland. Nuns and 26 patients fled to safety before hospital staff gained control about half an hour later. Nurse Margaret Boot aided in rescue efforts and confirmed no other deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teuaph
Salé
Thomas
Wickliffe
Oyegaburd
Cleveland
Barry
Margaret’ Boot
Couple Loses Life Savings In Movie House Incident
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a couple losing their life savings at a movie theater. Other readable bits reference Australia Aboriginals and South American envy, but no clear dates, names, or factual details are present to confirm full context.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward A. Fitzgerald
General Agent
Continental Casualty Company
Continental Assurance Company
Empire State Mutual Life Insurance CO
Congress ST
Pearl ST
Julia. P. Fitzgerald
Rensselaer County Historical Society
Troy Public Library
William B. Fink
State Teachers College
Fannie C. Howe
Donald L. McMurray
Glens Falla
Charlaine
Grar
Skipper
Kelly
Eagle Mills
Valley Falls
Angell
Chase & Sanborn
Selecciones
Clemons
Joseph's Sanitatium
Moneyeabigen
Portland
Carpinsbee
Mneghanie
Britanspeestor
Guinea
Niles
Ieee
Story & Clark
George Steck
Musette Sterling
Cluett
Vibeusry Sch
Namico
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