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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1950

Page

16

Area High Schools Gear Up For Basketball Day

Nineteen area high schools and junior high schools will join the annual girls basketball day at Knickerbacker Junior High School from 10 a.m. to 3 30 p m The event directed by Elizabeth MacAuley Lansingburg Public Schools supervisor of health and physical education features new basketball techniques and six referees from Russell Sage and Skidmore Colleges.

Gi Girla Athletic Association Lan- Elsingburg High School Knickerbacker Mises Elizabeth MacAuley Lansingbury Public Schools Eleanor Rebberg Knickerbacker Junior High

Atomic Commission Says Laboratory Site Purchased

A New York State owned facility near Glenville was bought by the Atomic Energy Commission from General Electric of Schenectady. The Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory at the site previously housed Commission experiments under GE. The purchase follows a prior lease with an option to buy.

Sincre Glenville Atomic Energy Commission Schenectady General Electric Co Commission C. G G. Suits Knolls

Births At Samaritan Hospital And Public Notices

Birth notices show multiple entries from February with names and parents. Bebernite Calhoun Gordon Calhoun Remillard Sedgwick Ward and others listed as newborns with hospital dates and parental names. Some spellings are garbled but indicate recent births at Samaritan and Cohers hospitals to various couples.

Calhuin Samantan Orpter Willam A. Calhoun Gordon Atiewattoir Calhwin Eleanor Jones Remillard Cohers Clarence Remil Jarda da Kathalern Tiemiard Raas An

Parade Marks Grotto Convention in Troy Street Parade

A two day Empire State Grotto Association convention in Troy features a city parade with twenty two bands and drills by colorfully-dressed patrols. The program includes training sessions, unit trophies and medals as well as a tribute to H Worth MacChesney of Troy.

Empire State Grotto Association Rensselaer County Ivan Grotto Troy Chap Association Ter Women's University Club Grafton Fpoestenkill Hills Tys Murati Archie W. Ostranel Chare P.m Jack Mountainview J. Troy Wilthe Worth MacChesney Troy Lam Servis Empire State Association Stween John Kelly Hoosick Falls Hoosick Parish House Edwin B. Allen Lela Capron Helen P. Smith X.w.ga Edward C. Pfeffer, Jr W.C.A Renaselaer County Youth Commission League of Women Voters, Junior League Cauter of Community Services

Died in Albany Rural Cemetery and local obsequies

Obituary notice for Mrs Crantha Gard merort Words Lod Henry Deser and family. Funeral held at US Clam Tativ ad Nit Oar me Cher Razin. Attends Michard Saehard and relatives. father Mochard. mourners listed include Keiote Ledursa and Mee Sanee Bepeorgins. Services at Albany Rural Cemetery with pallbearers and local officials.

Cregghad Arora LL. Fen Leve Circe Tae Ora Daser Edward Mest Voluem Dayan Amon Crantha Gardmerort Henry Fiecal Park Cher Razin Caharg Agena Lod Deeray Albany Michard Saehard Balgte Frank Tory Eph Imho

Eagle Mills Dairy Farmer Keeps Old Ways in Modern Era

73 year old George A. Dunham of Troy Eagle Mills Road runs a 75 acre dairy with 15 cows. He milks at 4 and 5 am daily with wife Josephine, rejects electricity, and distrudes milk via pasteurization plants and bottle delivery by truck. He recalls six cents a quart in early days and notes the shift from horse to truck has changed distribution though he still works the herd, while lacking help and considering leaving farming for city life. He and Mrs. Dunham raised 11 children on the farm bought in 1907. he cherishes a past romance with a local Irish customer wife.

George A. Dunham Troy-Eagle Aatire Road Josephine Dunham Dunham Mr. Dunham Poestenkill Troy-Eagle Mills Pretty Girl

Y W To Have Teen age Activities

Miss Anne Smith announced a series of teen age programs for next week at the YWCA. A joint session Monday at 8 p.m. will discuss teen participation and transition to the Young Adult Department with co chairs Mrs Andrey Bradt and Miss Doris Merrill. Tuesday features a Washington's Birthday party for the Troy Freshmen and Sophomore Teen, with Hi Y members from the YMCA, dancing, games and refreshments. Lansingburg Freshmen Club hosts a dating discussion, followed by a panel on Going Steady. Refreshments to follow. Lansingburg Junior Club plans basketball that evening.

Anne Smith Tw. C.A Y.w.ca Andrey Bradt Jand Doris Merrill Troy Washington YMCA LansingSurg Lansingburg

Conduct Card Party At First Presbyterian Church Land singburg

The Mr and Mrs Club of the First Presbyterian Church of Land singburg held their annual card party last night under chairmanship of Mr and Mrs Elwin W Thomas with Mr and Mrs Samuel Cleminson in charge of refreshments. Funeral notices list several local residents with services and interments scheduled in nearby cemeteries, reflecting a busy community obituary page.

First Presbyterian Church of Landsingburg Elwin W. Thomas Samuel Cleminson

Feed Prices Challenge Dairy Farmers in Rensselaer County

About one hundred dairy farmers attended the Feeding and Feed Production School in Cropseyville over two days to discuss lowering feed costs amid low milk prices. John C. Swann highlighted hay and pasture production as key. experts from Cornell University outlined cost-cutting feeding strategies and crop fertilization savings. The event closed with the selection of 1980 hay king Brocat Roberts of Troy from 22 entries, judged on color, odor, and texture.

Rensselaer County Cropseyville John C. Swann Raymond Albrechtsen Leverett Saltonstall, Jr Cornell University Donald Thompson Brocat Roberts Troy Roberts

Two Stricken At Home Taken To Hospital

Two people were removed to Samaritian Hospital by police ambulance from their homes. Abraham LaParl, 96, of 5 Central Avenue, was taken after a sudden illness with Dr Charles Regser in attendance. Michael Hetman, ten years old, of 1 First Street, was transported in a police car after falling ill. Officers Gausty and Cunningham aided.

Samatitan Abraham LaParl Central Avenue Frank J. Hahn Herman Gausty Vincent J. Cunningham Charices EO Regser Ae Critien Michael Hetman First Street Promerard Gosty Cunningham

High School Adds 80 Books To Library

Eighty new titles have been added to the Tris High School library. Librarian Mrs. Jacone H. Corey announced the assortment includes novels technical works biographies and periodicals.

I High School Tris Jacone H. Corey Lbrarian

Quebec Man Injured In Auto Collision

Roland Thibault, 36, of St Therese Avenue Quebec, suffered facial and head lacerations after a collision at Routes 20 4 and 49. He was taken to Memorial Hospital Albany by Bruen Rescue Squad. Clark, 34 of Murick Avenue, Halenke Mass, was treated after the crash. Trooper D.T. Kemmy investigated at Emmet Grernbush station.

Roland Thibawlt St Therese Avenue Quebec Canada

Former Troy Woman Joins Maiden Brifce Summer Theater

Mrs. Warren Fro, formerly Mary V. Calhoun of Troy, is among six newcomers at Maiden Brifce Summer Playhouse opening July 1 for ten weeks. She performs with her husband under director Mrs. Eunice Osborne. Walter Woot, producer, says the theater has been extensively renovated.

Warren Fro Mary V. Calhoun Troy Maiden Brifce Summer Playhouse Eunice Osborne Walter Woot

Watervliet Faces Loss Under New School Plan

Watervliet Public School System could lose between 50 000 and 660 000 yearly if the North Colonie Central School District is formed. At a city hall special meeting, Education Superintendent Edward Diamond cited outside districts sending students here and a 230 per pupil annual revenue, noting the high cost of the current facilities and the long payoff period. Board members warned centralization would raise local taxes and emphasized the financial stake, while acknowledging no legal path to block the plan. They presented data on declining enrollment and potential department reorganizations as possible savings, and planned a letter to Education Commissioner Spaulding.

Watervliet North Colonie Central Hight Eugene Kennedy Board of Education Snd Diamond Education Department High Schosl Commissioner of Education Francas Spaulding Watervlet

Youngsters Rodeo To Aid Little Sisters Fund

Troy youths plan a rodeo at the Armory next month to raise funds for the Little Sisters Poor Building Fund. City and county veterans groups join forces with Mayor John J. Ahern as general chairman to organize the event. Cochairs Allen and Nate Sealer lead arrangements. Benjamin Chuckrow and Frank Mealy head the veterans troupe. prizes include a “cowboyne” and pony for top youngsters at each show.

Troy Troy Armory Little Ste City County Central Veterans Committees John J. Ahern Court Home Allen Nate Sealer Cochairmen Benjamin Chuckrow Frank Mealy

Fellowship Supper Draws 175 Attendees

About 173 to 175 persons attended a Fellowship supper at Oakwood Presbyterian Church hall hosted by Church of Christ Disciples and Oakwood. Rev. Jack Comper of Fat Presbyterian Church of Walerelet spoke as the speaker. the program featured formal group singing, character impersonations, a poem, and selections by Webster Burset, Ralph Andrews, Miss Vols Ludenje, Walter Sayser, Therton Revn Side, and Floyd Mater.

Church of Christ, Disciples Loakwood Presbyterian Oakwood Presbyteran Church Jack Comper Fat Presbyterian Church of

Brewery Workers Demand Change In Beer Tax Pamphlet

A damaged OCR fragment notes brewery workers union groups distributing pamphlets calling for reduction or elimination of a national beer tax. It mentions inter regional unions and a campaign titled It’s Our Beer and Liquor Back to Beer We Can Afford to Pay. The text is garbled and unreadable in places.

International Union of United Brewery Beaty Cereal Sot Drink Dirwilery Workers of America CLO

First Baptist Church Auction Eases Budget Gap

William J. Gill reports on a church auction at Fellowship Hall where members donated items from attics and trunks to reduce an annual debt. The event drew hundreds, with bids ranging from a nearly new refrigerator to a century old dressing table. An anonymous donor funded the top envelope bid, and the endeavor may become a yearly church fundraiser.

William J. Gill First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Clarence Soot

RPI Researchers Patent New Electrical Insulation Breakthrough

RPI scientists led by Dr. Robert H. Luce developed a plastic insulation material after six years of work at Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute. The product promises enhanced performance against moisture and mold, with potential use by the Army Signal Corps and in household and industrial wiring.

Aclantiats Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute Robert H. Insulation Luce Polar Washingtan Corps Signal Corps Chines

Bennington Lawyers Challenge Vermont Jail For Debt Law

Two Bennington lawyers William G. Them yell and Reuben Levin vow to test Vermont's jail for debt statute in a case against Walter Hollie. They argue the measure breaches both Vermont and U S constitutions by denying trial by jury and replacing juries with judges in deciding willful neglect versus accident.

Bennington Vermont William G. Themyells Reuben Levin Walter Hollie Benjamin N. Hulburd Hoffle State Supreme Court Harely Hollis Bennington County Hollie Francia B. Dempsey North Adame Mass Dempsey Hulburd United States

Trojan Held After Assault On Wife

Morton Willoughby, 26, a painter living at 793 Pawling Avenue, was charged with second degree assault after he allegedly attacked his wife on Pawling Avenue and Winter Street. She, Patrick Willoughby, 26, sustained facial injuries and was taken to St Mary's Hospital. The alleged assault occurred after he entered a car she was driving, causing minor damage to two vehicles. Willoughby was to be arraigned in Troy Police Court.

Ford St Peter's Hospital Ampany John J Central Avenue Ratena Anna A. Sint Mary Jerome Sisters of Mercy Rose Kathryn John J. Ford, Jr Willam Ford Elizabeth Ford Albany Kathrin Ford New York City St Patrick's Church Ravena al Hut Name Society St. Patrick's Church Brotherhooden F. H. Palvns Lodge Chicureili Tome Gresteni Cohnes Romolo Grestini Inis Aloricali T. Marz Atten Mawks N. Y Lydia M Thompson Sier Arnut Troy Ralph W. Hawks Pers Fuarral Grand J Asvenus Sewburrh Fami Wull Waterss Willan A Hull Willard T John Wilf Walton James Menarts John Wasfierdet Tron Othe Parker Brethe Memenal St Tatricks Bedarat P Lynch Edward P. Lynch Failh Avenue Lovcleck Ant Rl Mats Dave Mack Tamania Feepital Mark Mire Willam Alban Mate Eelark Wilmingto Noy Mars Vaacher John W. Lyman Ann EB Gertie Margaret Fameral Readenes King Street Nethade Mersing Erick Ant Maris Watetters Ae al Geeree Wen Wadey Fourral Pawling Avenue Winter Street Morton Willoughby Wilburkby Patrick SS Mart's Hospital Milton Heins Francis Fox Willoughby A. Fintan Tyler Street Frederick H. Ibbott Lehief Michael B. Wmorine John J. Noonan Dective Bureau Alno

Michael Esposito Dies Suddenly At Troy Home

Michael Esposito of Sout 7 St Marys Avenue died at St Marys Hospital yesterday after being rushed from his home. Police and fire department responders attended the scene with emergency crews. The coroner noted natural causes as the likely factor in his death.

Michael Esposito Troy St. Mary's Avenue St Mary's Hospital Bre Harold Bernard Hove Eden Ruf Centis Fred W. Lowlnaet Frank J. Hahs Pattilinen Herman Guety Vincent J. Cunningham Aremen Hoxpotal Anthony E Matere Ani Mr. Expanitn Ailene

Home Bureau Discusses Family Position at Lansing Church

A Lansing home bureau meeting at Our Saviors Lutheran Church chaired by Mrs. Edward Collins discussed family roles. A subissue was assigned to Mrs. Daniel Parading and Mrs. Henry Miller. Mrs. Fred C. Smith, vice chair, noted 17 shades completed.

Lansinghore Frome Edward ¥. Collins Our Saviors Lutheran Church Daniel Parading Henry Miller Jamp Shade Ender Fred C. Smith

Fair Day Forecast For Trojans With Uncertain Weekend

Readable weather note predicts a warm, sunny day with mid thirtys temperatures after a colder start. Forecaster says the fair spell may break with a storm likely Sunday or Monday, hinting at possible darker conditions ahead for the weekend.

Cast To Rehearse For Friends Unlimited Show At Congdon's

Rehearsal for the Friends Unlimited minstrel show will be held at Congdon's Dance Studio on Sunday at 2 30 pm. James Foles, director and chairman of the show, asked all who wish to participate to be present.

Friends Unlimited Congdon James Foles

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