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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1949
Page
12
The Board of Trustees urged 17.4 million dollars in new appropriations for college construction this year and 67.46 million for the next five years. The plan includes 48.1 million for new units and 27.73 million for expansion, with the report to Legislature tonight.
Governor Dewey indicated he would appoint a state board to supervise the Cecile Camp unit in Cohoes as it installs newly elected officers at the home of Mrs Antoinette Connors 19 Carlton Avenue. The event drew about 100 attendees including past officers and dignitaries.
William J. Carney was presented a traveling bag by the Cohoes Lodge of Elks at a testimonial dinner held Saturday night in the clubrooms.
A Mothers Club card party at Gavin Hall Cohoes Thursday night, under Mrs Edward Grennon and Mrs Rhea Cassborne, raised funds for the school. Refreshments were served. High score awards went to a long list of named participants headed by Mrs John Lavallee and Mrs William Perreault.
In the Lyceum League at St. Agnes' alleys Mary Strauchon rolled a 464 triple and Irene Chard a 183 high single. Chard added 446 across three games. other top scores included Catherine Sherman 161 and Eleanor Steel 208. Teams led by Strauchon and Slee won two of three from Mus DeKeade and Senez, as the season’s first half closed and officers for the Polish American Association were installed at a community supper.
Joseph Kupiec was installed as president of St. Joseph's Society Polish National Alliance Cohoes before four hundred attendees on Mohawk Street. Rev. Valentine Gierlacki officiated. Edward J. Kloc introduced toastmaster Joseph Zerzycki and speakers included Michael Cebulski and leaders from local Polish organizations.
Francis Joseph Durocher, longtime Lanenaning automotive supplier and gas station operator, died at 64 in Cohoes after a long illness. The Sacred Heart parishioner will be buried from Sacred Heart Church with services at 9:30 a.m. Funeral arrangements are being coordinated by the League of the Sacred Heart with survivors including wife Mrs. Ida Durocher, daughter Mrs. Joseph Clair Heer, son Earl F. Durocher, and others.
Rev. Royal B. Fishbeck of St. Mark's Troy will speak at the First Methodist Church Cohoes banquet. The dinner starts 6 50 pm served by the Woman's Society, with Arthur Archdawn as toastmaster. Members of Troop 43 Boy Scouts meet tonight at 7 13 pm and other church groups prepare for upcoming events.
Waterford High School plans a Friday variety show with a large committee of chairs and volunteers led by Neil Whitehurst. A month of tax collections continues at the Bank of Waterford 9 am to 12 noon and 1 to 3 pm, except Thursday at Peck Hose House. dog licenses due by February 10. Local church and youth group schedules follow, including meetings at Grace Episcopal, Presbyterian programs, Woman’s Missionary Society events, Baptist choir rehearsals, and a Waterford Baptist vs Grace Methodist basketball game at Troy YMLC.
Cohoes firemen answered an in halator call at 8 20 a m yesterday on 28 Niver Street to revive Thomas Norton 74 who suffered a heart attack. Firemen under Deputy Chief Harold Brogan used the todalstor for over an hour before Norton was regained. Norton rested comfortably at home last night attended by Dr Leo Friedmann. Responding were John Coney George LaMarra and Fred Blair. A false alarm at 8 20 p m Saturday from Box 34 at Congress and White Streets called out Head s quarters Co firemen.
Mr and Mrs John Lesson were guests of Mr and Mrs George Leason at Stroon Lake. Mr and Mrs Wilson Sheldon dined with Mr and Mrs Fred R Ackart. Charlies Waldron Post American Legion to meet at the Legion Home Jan 20 with Commander Roger Phillips presiding. St Johns Church Altar and Rosary Society met at Municipal Hall, President Beatrice Fishback presiding. Rosary led by Mrs Marie Foster. Christmas party noted and a lapenicer hoped for next month. Movie benefit The Fugitive set for Feb 7 and 3 at the local theater. Next meeting Feb 1 with refreshment committee listed.
East Side The Marie Antoinette Whitman sect announces a second Baptist Church Missionary Society meeting tonight at 8 pm in the church parlors led by Miss Agnes Wakeham. Mrs. Joseph J. Armtrong presides over the business session. The Golden Band also gathers Tuesday at 8 pm in the church parlors with entertainment by multiple local couples and organizers.
Mr and Mrs George Barkley and daughters return to Glens Faith after a stay with Mr and Mrs Frank Sheffer George plans a three month stay in Gavelph Canada to attend school for the Borden Milk Co
Mrs. Laura E. Hickey had been a recent overnight guest of her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben De Long, Ballston Spa. Mrs. Norman R. Arthur hosted Wednesday evening for the Knit Witt Knitting Klub at Covel Avenue. The hostess will be served refreshments. Mrs. Robert Baxter will host next Wednesday.
The State Mayors Conference plans to press the Legislature for an extra 70 million dollars annually in direct state aid to cities and villages. Executive Secretary Morgan Strong said most officials support doubling the Moore Plan, with costs projected between 70 and 78 million. The program may push for a 1 percent state income tax, extending the Dewey nuisance tax to smaller communities, and placing 25 percent of income tax receipts into a fund to help cities meet higher costs.
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