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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1947
Page
10
The Cauplieul family expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for support shown during a recent bereavement. They especially thank Helena Wars, Selena, and Velitgen for their thoughtful gestures and messages. Clayfon U. Couper, Sr. and family convey appreciation.
A damaged memorial notice honors a deceased relative with repeated phrases of affection and remembrance. The fragmentary text mentions a daughter and son, a Phoenix reference, and a tribute to memory, but specific names and dates are unclear.
A highly garbled OCR record lists births and obituaries from hospitals in Alabama including names such as Macy, Wells, and Wells. mentions of doctors, patients and ages. references to stores and colleges. scattered dates and places like Apprey Alabama, Walker Spring and college affiliations. the legible bits show a stream of personal notices with no clear narrative or cohesive event.
Obituary notices recount multiple deaths and memorials. Names such as Mary Sandy, Mrs Henry Aywathra, and Paula Albanity appear alongside addresses, church notices, and burial details. Public funeral times, cemeteries, and private family services are listed for various deceased individuals.
The Tray Public Library announces raises effective today for staff, tied to a budget increase from 21,000 to 80,000 by the Common Council. Librarians seek improved accreditation and higher salaries, with five year college and library training requirements discussed. The library board to meet Tuesday to elect officers and discuss year plans.
Farm prices are expected to ease next year with a continued high level of farm product prices, a weaker export outlook, and easing farm labor costs. Analyst Padgham notes caution for farmers, but prospects for milk and staple crops remain favorable in the first half of the year amid easing price pressures and steady supply inventories.
Defiant joy and prayers mark Troy's welcome to the new year with revelry and crowds celebrating into dawn. An annual New Year's Eve dance at the Wikaluk hall drew eighty one couples with dinner at midnight, entertainment, and a ham and egg breakfast. Officers and organizers from local councils oversaw arrangements, gifts, and postmidnight ceremonies.
Dewey has taken a private oath of office in Albany amid family attendance and will be sworn in publicly at noon in the Assembly chamber. The day includes a New Year inaugural ball, a formal guard procession, and an official reception following the ceremony.
Mrs. William Moral of 1 Haver son Avenue reported to police that groceries valued at 12.30 were stolen from her husband's car parked on Sixth Avenue between Verry and Congress Streets. The theft occurred between 3:75 and Ala pum.
Rae Bove, 16, and another juvenile were arrested Saturday afternoon on multiple larceny charges in Troy. Investigators recount a sequence of robberies including wallet theft, an open safe, and a lady’s coat theft near the State Armory, with recovered items and money traced to the pair.
Reports describe three individuals injured in separate falls. A 48 year old woman at 46 Eagle Street suffered a right hand abrasion, taken to a doctor and returned home. Barbara Sheffield, 10, at 6 Harrison Plate sustained a cut above the right eye after a fall on Harviven Place and was transported to Samaritan Hospital before going home. An unnamed boy reportedly fell from a railroad retaining wall near Stanton Teewery area. responders used ropes to reach him, but the dog appeared to have vanished and the boy remained missing.
Kiwanian commity will select the civic leader who has done most for the community during the term. The outgoing president Irving J. Caplan will be succeeded by Rev. Summer J. Brown of Holy Cross Episcopal Church as president. Four officers and nine directors to be installed by Ray 1 Abbott of Schenectady.
City housing officials shift focus to an off site clearance program tied to a welfare home project. The plan foresees razing several blocks around Cypress Street and Congress Street to create graded, ready sites for future development while preserving certain landmarks and hotel properties.
Former Rensselaer County surrogate Kavanagh will address the Jewish Orthodox Brotherhood installation at Beth Israel Synagogue on Wednesday January 8. The installation committee chaired by Benjamin Aprile and Ramone Berg arranged the event with Jaci Wuinstein as master of ceremonies and Rath dacoh Cohen delivering invocations. New officers include Cohen president Edward Berg vice president Albert Stanger recording secretary and Harry Adjber treasurer.
King Solomon's Primitive Lodge will install officers tomorrow night at the Troy Masonic Temple in Arthur. New master Robert Husband Jr. will preside as installation ceremonies begin at 7 80 p m with the formal seating at 8 p m. Appoinitive officers say the year will be announced at the meeting.
In 1946 Troy faced weather shortages and volatile elections as jail escapes dominated headlines. Youthful inmates fled the county lockup in a widening escape sequence ending briefly with a taxi ride to freedom before police recaptured them. A second escape attempt ended in pursuit and swift arrests, with several offenders receiving prison terms.
In the Troy Area housewives find relief as soap flakes and cup brands become abundant while nationwide shortages persist. Officials offer no explanation. wholesalers cite price-driven boosts. Local shelves display national brands plentiful, easing consumer strain amid broader supply issues.
Justice Pierce H. Russell granted permission for Grorke McHeury of Clinton Park to vote on a $5,033 claim filed by Edward Wesley and Janaix Poisy after a Feb 1905 Clinton Heights accident. The truck, owned by Wesley and driven by Foray Tajurlew, struck the boy near Rawley, causing a femur fracture and heel injury. The plaintiff’s attorney was Anthony Ty Pitkitwles of Allan. Also filed was a discontinuance in the Catherine Ayers matter against Marian Alber and Richward T. BfeNamara.
Letters granted on the Pafundi estate list Helen M. Patani, widow, and children Lorraine and Nicholas as beneficiaries. The administrator is Clark Cipperdy. estate valued around $1,800 with assets to be distributed to the heirs. Location mentioned as Bonesalace County with address 255 Pawling Avenue.
Watervliet man Richard Caney aged 4 died shortly after being brought to Samaritan Hospital following a fall at Germany Hill. Fire responders and medical staff attended, with initial reports noting injuries and transfer to the hospital for treatment.
Random calls last night gathered wishes for 1947 centering on good health for self and family, followed by prosperity. Respondents named individuals including Nelson Austin, J Howard Claydon, Anna Grattan, Safie Koninski, and others, with vows to health, abstinence, study, or world peace.
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