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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1947

Page

3

Miss Dupree Engaged To Thomas Pillip Prombigg

Miss Dory Joan Dupree of Waterford is engaged to Thomas Pillip Prombigg son of Mr and Mrs Acd Trumbling Cohoes. Prominent locals note the couple met at Waterford High School and plans include wedding preparations. Prombigg is employed at Peabody Co. and served in the Navy for ten years. The couple will likely wed after spring events.

Mra Leo P. Dupree Med Cohoes High School Navy Veterans Tray Bdny Wive Co Wiaterford Nodale

Backache Relief Promises From Kidney Tonic Pills

A vintage ad claims backaches stem from tired kidneys and that Donn's Pills flush waste from the blood. It touts decades of use and urges readers to ask pharmacists for the stimulant that millions rely on.

Donn

Glib Has Guest Tie b Weekly Meeting At Home of Mrs Haghey

The Gay Nine Club held a last night meeting at 74 Wirat Avenue hosted by Mrs Charles Haghey. Guest Mrs Wilson LeBean from 1119th Street formerly Marseilles France attended. Dorothy Tanber pledged to Gamma Chapter of Dell Psi Sorority at the meeting. a death meeting was announced for March 2 at the Jewish Community Center.

Tie Gay Nine Club Charles Haghey Wirat Avenue Wilson LeBean 19Th Street Marseilles France Dorothy Tanber Gamma Dellw Psi Sorority

Birthday Honor Given Miss Gladys Sweener in Stephen Town Center

Miss Gladys Sweener of Stephen Town Center was guest of honor at a family birthday party hosted by her grandmother Mrs. Ada Sweinar. Dinner served to about 30 guests from Dalton West Pittsfield and Lenox Massachusetts. A program of singing and music was enjoyed as gifts were presented.

Feied Gladys Sweener Stephentown Center Ada Sweinar Dalton West Pittsfield Lenox Mass

Town Leave for South Mr and Mire

Mr and Mrs Thomas W Rourle depart Wellnessay Cor for a Miami vacation in Florida While in Fort Lauderdale they plan a few weeks stay Mrs Charlea H Mason Jr and her husband Mr Walter B Kelly have left for Fort Lauderdale Florida to spend a few weeks Beverly Farms Misses Eugen Warren and Mrs Hastings of Beverly Farms are visiting Mr and Mrs Hastings and will return home today The Brunswick Home Bureau Unit holds a meeting at Mrs William Goetz 116 Maple Avenue where Easter bun niles were discussed

John H. Spain JZ With Street Sheffield Birmingham Ala Hewitt Robertson Etta Marty Silver Springs Ocala Flo Pian South Mire Thomas W. Rourle Teft Wellnessay Cor Miami Florida Charlea H. Mason, Jr Walter B. Kelly Fort Laudertila A. Abbott Hastings B.D Brunawick Home Bureau William Goetz

Farner honored at Albany dinner as GE traffic chief

Green Island resident Arthur W. Farner was feted at the DeWitt Clinton Hotel in Albany for his appointment as General Electric Co. Schenectady plant general traffic manager. The guest list included traffic heads from major railroads, steamship lines, and other carriers. John F. MacNulty of Troy chaired. Henry Bessette of Cohoes cochaired. The article notes Farner’s parentage and local prominence.

Arthur W. Farner Vilage Schenegtady DeWitt Clinton Albany General Electric Co Schenectady Farmer San Juta Henry Parmer Steanie Vnex John F. MacNulty Troy Henry Bessette Cohoes Cochairman Comquittee L. A. Fraser James MM. O'Donnell Latham

On the Air Radio Programs From Local Stations

Local radio schedule lists programs and hosts across stations including WTRY Troy and WYRY with night and day blocks. Shows feature music segments, news, weather, interviews, and specialty programs hosted by names such as Parker, Winters, Godfrey, Parker, and various station personnel. The lineup includes morning farm almanac, noon news, and evening classics plus mystery theater and audience-request features.

Ties of March and other phrase origins explained

This column explains the Ides of March origin from Roman calendar and Shakespeare. It traces the harbinger term from military lodging providers and notes why traveling salesmen were called drummers. A pamphlet offer invites readers to request a guide to avoiding clichés.

Local buyers acquire Kem Fort Korner in North Pownal area

tgs and Mrs Henry Berivenaf Shoburns Falls Mass formerly of North Pownal have bought Kem fort Korner from M J Fleming who had owned but a few months The two family house had been occupied the last year and a half by Mrs Caroline Prezi and family and for ten years by Mr and Mrs Frank Bowman and family Oak Hill Parent Teacher Association met recently and received no report of the rummage sale which brought in 2244 and terr piquepoke which is still in cite evation and has to date brought in 1 77 At the request of Mrs Philp G Pratt who a quiet president automatically became the first officer upon the death of the former president Mrs Elsie Sprague a president for the remainder of the year was elected in her place Mrs Frederick Meyer was chosen for the office A special meeting will be held at her home March 6 at 8 p m Founders Day was observed Thursday evening with 4 Birthday cake and a special collection for the state association.

Tgs Henry Berivenaf Shoburns Falls Mass North Pownal Kemfort Korner M. J. Fleming Caroline Prezi Frank Bowman Oak Hill Associaton Philp G. Pratt Elsie Sprague Frederick Meyer

Motorists urged to oppose gasoline tax increase

Otto J. Swensson secretary of the Troy Automobile Club urged all motorists to protest any rise in the gasoline tax arguing it would add about twenty million dollars a year to drivers’ costs while supporting a soldiers bonus. He emphasized broad taxpayer burden and urged petitions to dealers and assembly members against the tax hike.

Otto J. Swensson Troy Automobile Club Swensson Auto Club

Home mixed cough relief promises big savings

A vintage advertisement touts a home made cough syrup using Pitex and sugar or corn syrup with honey as substitutes. It claims quick relief, loosens phlegm, soothes irritated membranes, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. It emphasizes easy preparation in the home kitchen and value for money.

Irenany Nyrup

Yule School Head Sees Hope for Alcoholics

Dr. Jollinek of the Yule School of Algo Jolin Brudies tells Cleveland reporters that about 88 percent of alcoholics can be treated and cured at a cost of 60 to 100 dollars per person. He argues taxpayers would fund public treatment to prevent family breakups and reduce accidents and lost productivity, with a voluntary initial withdrawal period.

Cleveland EH. A. Juliinek Jelinek

Bank presents souvenir from 1807 bank clash in Pittsburgh

A fragmentary account notes the Pittsburgh National Bank presenting a 1807 souvenir to President Kingsbury Nickerson. Robert D. Boodwell Jr obtained the item from his grandfather and turned it over as a keepsake.

Pittaheld Pitteburg National Bank Due Beenne Kingsbury Nickerson Robert D. Boodwell, Jr

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