College Building Permits Totaling $2.62 Million Issued in 1949
Commissioner John J. Mitchell reports 1 941 permits issued in 1949 for building and repair projects totaling about 2 622 million dollars. Building operations accounted for 638 permits totaling 2 0577 29 Reynolds, with 44 dwellings at 565 400 and 34 garages at 105 950. Electrical projects numbered 923 permits costing 384 557 46. combustible installations 370 permits at 180 650 50. A single permit for 225 000 funded the Russell Sage College activity building. Staff conducted 1 939 project inspections and fielded 116 complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Buildings
John J. Mitchell
Russell Sage College
Mitchell
Space For Servants In Small Homes
Planning a new home should include a maid's room when demand exists. The Federal Housing Administration assured mortgage system allows sufficient food and living space for comfortable maid quarters. Built in furniture and space-saving features like under bed drawers, desk and dropleaf table maximize small areas. Pastel decorations reflect light and create a spacious feel. Careful planning lets a small house include a usable attractive servant room without intruding on family space.
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Federal Housing Administration
Ground Plan for Cottage With Attached Garage
A Home of the Week plan presents the Danielson cottage with an attached garage on a 50 foot front lot. The two story layout features four bedrooms on a compact 26 by 29 foot house with an unfinished second floor option and strong exterior details including white walls green roof and brick chimney. First floor includes living room dining nook and kitchen with a central hall to the bedrooms and bath. insulation guidance given for roof or ceiling depending on finish timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bimal
Home of the Week Plan Service
He Danielson
Hoo
Danielson
Small Articles For Medicine Cabinets
Very small items like mani cure tools can be hung on lay hooks set in the back of the medicine cabinet. Frequent enameled surfaces inside the cabinet help keep it clean and shining.
Proper radiator covers improve heating efficiency when well designed
NEA service outlines radiator enclosure design to boost room heat. Correct gaps two to four inches top and three to five inches bottom aid airflow, with grills and reflective backing to return heat. Insulation lining and proper clearance prevent trapped air and overheat, while outside-wall radiators gain by a heat reflector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Scharff
NEA
Leaks Cause Major Building Damage and Repairs
Leaky gutters downspouts and corroded flashings cause wall and ceiling damage. Experienced workers can repair or install flashings around openings and roof intersections while cleaning gutters and downspouts to prevent rot. Deterioration of metals can be slowed by suitable paint and coatings.
Hoosick Falls Armory Will Have New Exits
Six bids were received in Albany on a contract to add exits at Hoosick Falls Armory. Nevins & Morrissees Inc. of Bennington Vermont submitted a bid of 8 945 30 for heating and electrical work. Three bids were rejected on four separate contracts for the state armory in Albany. Casper G Gander & Son of Albany submitted a bid of SADST for the main contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Armo’ Ral
Hoosik Falls
Nevins & Morrisees
Bennington
PNT
Denz Bali
State Armory
Casper G Gander & Sen
al ‘Hans
Local Merchant IL Guerin Dies Suddenly at 47
Leo J Guerin a member of Kennedy and Guerin hardware on 20 Second Avenue died yesterday after brief illness at St Marys Hospital. A WWI Army Air Corps veteran born in the city son of Theobald M and Anna Guerin. Survivors include four sisters and two brothers. Funeral from residence Monday to St Augustine s Church with solemn requiem mass. Interment St Johns Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo J. Guerin
Kennedy & Guerin
St. Mary's Hospital
Theobald M
Anna Guerin
Guerin
Army Air Corps
Hardware Company
Niagara Hudson Power & Light Corp
St Augustine’s Church
Holy Name Society
Troy Lodge of Elks
Lansingburg
Second Avenue
St. Augustine's Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Rome Receives Expanded Water Supply From Peschiera Aqueduct
Rome now has a modern aqueduct delivering water from the Peschiera River. The system spans 1.6 kilometers and provides a capacity of 34,580 tons daily. The earlier summer drought had left many households reliant on public fountains, with women often pictured in line for water.
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Rome
Peschiera
Otheir
iDecision Reserved On Bus Route And Fleet Changes
Hearing examiner William T Wilkinson during a Albany State Department of Public Service session reserved decisions on petitions affecting transportation facilities in the Troy area. One petition sought a route change for Castleton Albany Bus Lines to serve Brookview. about forty residents urged service. The Cohoes Albany Line requests sought certificates of indebtedness to buy two new buses, unclear if for State Office Building service or general improvement. The PS Commission will likely issue a ruling within a fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
William T. Wilkinson
State Department of Public Service
Troy
Castleton- Albany
Cohoes-Albany
Public Service Commission
Police and Firemen Paid Taxes in 1949 Totals
Troy police and firemen paid a combined amount in withholding taxes for 1949. Firemen paid 8232.352 and Police 520.508 in taxes, with the Department of Public Safety employees contributing a total of 545.695. The figures come from acting commissioner Mies F. Pearl Fredericks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Mies F. Pearl Fredericks
Delaney Home Burglarized in Meadow Lawn Avenue
Thieves ransacked Stephen Delaney's home at 38 Meadow Lawn Avenue yesterday taking jewelry valued over 2500 dollars. Entrance was gained by door window, items stolen from a second floor dresser include two wrist watches a diamond ring and other rings plus a box of watches and gold pieces. Investigated by Sgt Noon and Plainclothesman Barry with detectives and patrolmen from the radio squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Delaney
Meadowlawn Avenue
John J. Noonan
Leon Barry
Bureat Night Squad
John Branen
James Purcell
Radio Patrol
Appeals Court Denies Fernandez Atttorney Request
The New York Court of Appeals denied Raymond Fernandez’s bid to have Herbert E. Rosenberg, who defended both Fernandez and Martha Beck, assigned as his attorney due to conflict with Beck. The court also rejected his request to have Rosenberg’s brother Cyril as co counsel. Fernandez and Beck, convicted of slaying a Albany area woman, remain in Sing Sing awaiting their appeal outcome.
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Appeals Court
Fernandez
New York Court of Appeals
Lonely Hearts
Raymond Fernandez
Herbert E. Rosenberg
Martha Beck
Albany
Vailey Stream
Court of Appeals
Beck
Cyril
Baby Sitter Arrested In Death Of Infant
Torrington Connecticut police said a teen babysitter Florence Michalakin admitted placing a cloth over an infant’s face to silence crying. A charge of assault with intent to murder was filed. she was held for City Court appearance on January 20 and a coroner's inquest was ordered.
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Torrington
Conn
Rher
Hugh E. Meades
Florence Michalakig
City Court
Jonathaan Elle
Community Council Forum On Motion Picture Quality Scheduled
The Columbia Community Council hosts a forum titled How Can The Quality of Motion Pictures Be Improved at 8 pm Wednesday at the Narusa Methodist Church. Speakers include Chit Bradt Albany theater critic Malten Kraliz Albany theater manager Luck and Daniel Guishan branch manager 20th Century Fox A Ginnep will preside the program at 4 39 pm.
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Columbia Community Council
Narsaua Methodist Church
Chit Bradt
Albany Theater
Malten Kraliz
Mana- Luck
State Education Department
Daniel Guishan
2Th Century-Fox
Miss Hogan Elected President Of Troop 49 Senior Club
Patricia Hogan of Troop 49 was elected president of the Senior Club of the Troy Area Council of Girl Scouts at a recent meeting. Helen Gildea, Troop 44, was elected secretary, and Fay Jorgenson, Troop 49, was named as advisor. The group discussed future projects including a May broadcast with guidance from William Saunders of WEVA. They plan monthly meetings on the first Saturday.
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Patricia Hogan
Troy Area
Troy
Schenectady
Oleda Schrottky
Nott Terrace
Schrottky
Community Relations Bureau
Girl Scouts
P.m
Payne Dairy Herd Wins National Honor for Milk Production
Ira Gj Payne of Moodenier Hills East Schodack received the American Jersey Cattle Club Gold Star Herd Award for outstanding production of milk and butterfat over a four year period. Club statistics, checked by Cornell University, show his nineteen Jersey herd averaging 8 940 pounds of milk and 486 pounds of butterfat per cow annually, more than double the national average.
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East Schodack
American Jersey Cattle Club
Ira Gj ‘Payne
Moodenier Hills
United States
Cornell University
The
Cattle Club
Donald F Lang To Give Address At PTA Meeting
Sgt Donald F Lang of the Traf fic Division of Troop G State Police will speak on Safety At School at a Portenkil Parent Teacher Association gathering Monday at the school. Mrs Carl A Bly, president, announced the meeting will start at 2 pm instead of in the evening. A magic act by John Dandurand of Latham will be part of the program with Mrs Bly presiding at a brief business session.
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Donald F. Lang
Poestenkil Parent-Teacher Association
Carl A. Bly
John Dandurand
Latham
Bly
GE Company Shows 250.705 Stockholders in Record List
General Electric Co. lists 250.705 stockholders as of December 16, the record date for the January 25 dividend. W. W. Trench releases figures showing individuals, banks, and corporations hold under 2 percent of all stockholders while several educational and charitable institutions own more than 410,000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Co
W. W. Trench
Company Trench
Theif
Broklerg
Banke
Bumnens
Trench
Attempted Burglary Thwarted By Woman
A woman foiled a burglary at a home on Mas Fath Avenue near Mars Lead Street. Police say the suspect, described as a man, broke a window but fled when confronted by the resident. No injuries reported. investigation ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Dav
Atv
Negrimma
Merrett
East Side Church Sale With Refreshments Planned
Mrs. Merem White represents the store to attend the event on Tuesday February 14 at the church. A product display and refreshments are planned, with seating and directions near Breehert Paine Avenue. The area includes the Presbyterian, Stone Faith and Trinity Methodist churches.
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Wren
Ty Stanley
Merem White
Peine Avenue
Mehetet
Merv
Setone Faphet
Trinity Methodist
Norfolk sailor returns from Mediterranean voyage crewed destroyer Weeks
In Troy Police Court Charles A Hnight of 22 Madison Avenue Albany was charged December 13 with impairing the morale of a mine? The adjournment was taken at the request of the defendants roinesl. A Scamar in the United States Wave reporting Loomis of East Nee Sau on the destroyer CSR John EB Weeks adjourned to next court date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Loomis
East Nee Sau
United States
Avi
Norfolk
Lan
Lorance
Mediterranean
John EB Weeks
Weanek Faw
Troy
Charles
Madseon Avenue
Albany
Returning From Cruise In Mediterranean Coast Guard Crewman Informed
Walter J Crit hospital corpsman third class from 31 Sixth Avenue is due to return to Morehead City North Carolina on January 27. The record notes a cargo attack on ship VSS Aleol and mentions naval duty and maritime service details.
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Walter J. Crit. Hospital Corpeman
Sixth Avenue
Morehead City
N. C
Poultry Breeder Garrett M. Sierk Dies at Home
Garrett M. Sierk, a prominent poultry breeder and editor known in western districts, died at his home after a lengthy illness. He published and edited the Practical Poultry Bulletin and was a respected figure in the industry.
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Guiterd
Coan
Garrett M. Sierk
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