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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1959
Page
4
A public service notice from Troy File Works at 208 River St promotes arthritis and rheumatism information. The unsigned ad warns readers about myths and dangers of unverified remedies and emphasizes careful reading of medical guidance and avoiding harmful practices.
In Lansing ure the Diamond Rock Lodge and Athenian Lodge held a joint installation of officers led by District Deputy Grand Master Clarence De Frevat and staff. Officers for Diamond Rock Lodge included Noble Grand Earl Hohn and Secretary Irvin J. Wheeler. Athenian Lodge named Noble Grand William Verkins and Vice Grand John Omertos, with other posts filled by Henry BK Joe, Alexander Sehator and Volney Wheeringinn among others.
An irregularly worded report lists lodge officers and attendees in New York state including Alexander C. Schaefer of Troy, G Whitehouse, Eat mett Perry, and William N. Perkins. It notes a presentation of jewelry to a past noble grand and mentions refreshments served at the close of the session.
Postmaster General Summerfield suspended the five cent postage due charge pending congressional action to abolish it by legislation. The department had briefly announced a separate collection on delivery for underpaid mail but extended the temporary suspension until a final decision. The five cent short pay charge remains distinct from standard postage due rules.
The estate of Jntire Filkin of Garden 1 Pilling died July 27 with a gross value of 53 065 and an attorney for the widow, Mrs Pilking, handling the will. Details mention executors Edwards Malone and a list of heirs including Anita G Valchouer and others, with real property and personal effects described. A separate note notes no taxable estate for Anne Holiness who died August 22, 1950.
A former New York fire official urged the state education commissioner to take full responsibility for fire safety in all schools. Townsend Townsend, secretary and general manager of the International Association of Wire Chiefs, spoke at Defreestville’s annual Fire Chiefs dinner, praising Rensselaer County for its Fire Radio Mutual Aid System and calling for nationwide adoption. He noted Chicago’s recent school fire as a warning and urged safer building practices and early inspections across districts.
Aven Mothers Club hosts a panel discussion at the home of Mrs Hiehal Spence in Orchard Janno West Suri Like. Participants include Mrs George Cooke a working mother and Mrs Tilph Bove with local officials from the Chitehh Commission on Redan Tilia Marvin Stratton. Refreshments will be served.
Albany Assemblyman Wik Hand Reid of Washington County introduces a bill for annual examinations for bus drivers with a year of training required. The measure requires that no person transport pupils without passing a prescribed exam, to be established by the commissioner of education who will set the yearly requirements.
Janey 2 Lambo resigned from the Argyle School Board yesterday, with his term ending June 10. Waldo Williams, chosen to fill the unexpired term, is a Guilford County, North Carolina resident and a member of the Gullford Canoe club, tied to local industry through the Imperial Calorage Chemical Mayer Company in Texas.
President Eisenhower receives greetings from Argentina's Frondzi during his arrival in the United States for a visit. Frondzial radio message and Ike’s wireless reply highlight cordial exchanges as Frondiz travels from Buenos Aires to Charleston and Washington for meetings.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles will receive the New York State Bar Association 1959 Gold Medal for distinguished service in the law. The presentation will be at the association's annual dinner in New York on January 31, per President Hazard Gillespie Jr.
When you receive your annual withholding statement, tax the gross and divide it by the government reported price index for the current month.
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