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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1959
Page
5
A silver Mercury car stolen from Nee with's Motor Sites on Brunswick Road crashed into a pole and injured two youths east of Uretird Avenue yesterday. The 1950s era vehicle, taken between Wednesday night and yesterday morning, belonged to Matthew Muemhy of 2 Hur Sb and was towed after the crash.
Police said the driver reported the passenger missing after the wreck. Patrolmen Joli Thomas and Hovld McClure investigated the accident, with Merkerey and Vincent Gaminghan assigned to the ongoing inquiry.
The Small World balloon crew reports long voyage delays after launching from California to the West Indies on December 12. Recovery hopes fade as no contact or position data have been received, with experts fearing possible misfortune over the Atlantic. The vessel and crew, including Captain Arnold Eillowh, are listed with limited details amid growing concern and unclear rescue prospects.
Authorities report a counterfeit check scheme targeting Troy merchants. A man described as well dressed and soft spoken used apparently authentic identification to buy goods with postdated or fake checks, totaling hundreds of dollars, linking similar operations in Albany and Schenectady.
Mr and Mrs Fred J Shear Jr of HO Varineverkon Ave Waterford won the oral prize in the Northside Christmas Decoration Contest and received $50. Second prize went to Joseph Carey 183 Davis Ave George Kontaing 89 Saratoga Ave and Robert Sceaney 70 Saratoga Ave for a $24 hand display. Ten dollars were awarded to Kenneth Stantey Bernard de youx and Cheylor NormandLn for their Christina display. A long list of others received five dollars apiece for various displays. Judges included William Steele and Louis dure among others. Waterford residents celebrated with greetings to Gov Rockefeller and his party as they arrived for the inauguration. The Waterford Classic Bow Toy League details and local measurements were noted in the event coverage.
Soviet News Agency Tara reports on a 24 hour series involving Reds Sao Batista and Macrigan Slouge. The outlet claims a plan by reactionary forces to target the United States and military leaders, aiming to keep the regime intact while suppressing insurgents.
An OCR filled with names places and events compiles a long weekend social roundup. Individuals from Albany Schenectady Troy and surrounding towns are noted attending church gatherings family visits and holiday celebrations. The fragmentary text names dozens of people and households without clear narrative or dates.
The January term of the Supreme Court in Hensselaer County opens Monday with Justice Facore Bunkstein presiding. A panel of 125 prospective jurors reports at 9 am and 9 grand jurors at 10 am, followed by the civil cases at 2 pm. The seven annual terms are set through December. court will be in recess for the holiday weekend. The next term begins Wednesday, Feb 2, with Judge Pitt presiding.
A garbled report notes Los Angeles discoveries and related counts, comparing current totals with five years earlier. It mentions hundreds of items and a lower figure, but the details are unclear due to damaged text.
The page lists a string of social notices with guests and hosts across the area. Names such as Marion Sitser, Clifford Brundage, Rob rt Beale, Midshipman John Meany, Gartela Ceriola, and John Mortus appear, with couples and families hosting or visiting at homes in Ayton, Wilminton, Renascala, Defreestville, and Albany hospital contexts.
The report lists numerous guests and year end visits including Mr and Mrs William Wasa of Navis, Miss Hilyabelly Groves at Auddlebury College, Mrs Hae Steele and Miss Hath Steele, and activities at Castleteny Tight school. Other visitors include visitors to Phelps Memorial Hospital Verrytown Christ e bay and social arrivals from East Schodack Greenport Malatia and Sehiton Delaware.
The text critiques an unnamed group’s January stance on public works taxes and spending. It notes opposition to vast public works but support for easing credit and defense contracts. It highlights reliance on supply and demand, unemployment insurance, and highway programs, claiming recovery proves wisdom.
Fragmentary text appears to compare ear density per 1000 residents, naming France and Luxembourg as higher, with countries like Germany, Holland, and Malaysia appearing in corrupted form. Mentions Belem and Wil as possibly names or places amid OCR errors.
Glass Vilur once neglected in New York shows potential. The material, known for generations, has been used industrially since the 1930s. It cannot be put or turned, but can be made stronger than steel and lighter than wool, with anti-silaling properties.
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