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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
7
The Agriculture Department announced a pork buying program to stabilize hog prices and support producers. Government purchases will target bacon, smoked hams, and smoked picnic shoulders, potentially lifting consumer pork costs and influencing meat prices broadly.
A discussion on Brannan plan and farm relief features dominates local notices. Officials mention price supports for hogs and pork, government purchases, and potential effects on retail prices. Community groups like Latham Girl Scouts, Brownies, and the Just-A-Mere Bridge Club hold meetings and events.
Tax collections for the first half of January totalled 750 573 91 dollars, up 60 177 44 from 1949 as increased valuations and a lower tax rate boosted receipts. Eleven days remain for first half payments before penalty-free period ends, with discounts offered if second half taxes are paid now. City Treasurer Thomas F McDonald notes vacant lots lack owner addresses delaying bills. owners must respond to avoid eviction from tax obligations. Cambridge social items follow.
North Bennington notes Mrs A S Payne spends a few days in Prospect Nursing Home. Mrs Louise B Powers of Cambridge visits with Mrs Harold Marsh. Mrs Frederick H Burkhardt has shown improvement after weeks in Putnam Memorial Hospital. Tracey Kenyon Jr. returns home after illness. Mrs Evelyn Reich improves after jt at the Payne home.
At a McCullough Free Library meeting trustees honored long service by Mrs KE Wel ling, Harry White, and the late George B Welling who served since incorporation in 1930. Clarence White noted the investment committee report and the plan to double the book budget.
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