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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1950
Page
14
A two car collision in icy conditions near Hematreet of Schaghtl injured four people yesterday afternoon. An ambulance carrying two victims slid into a tree on the way to Leonard Hospital. Hospital officials report one man lost a right hand above the wrist in the incident.
Card of thanks from the Myers family expresses gratitude to Union Local 122 and Ludlow Valve Manufacturing for kindness during bereavement. The notices then list multiple obituaries and birth announcements from Columbus Ohio and nearby communities, naming numerous families and hospitals.
Turbulent weekend weather ends as temperatures drop. The Weather Bureau expects upper thirtys high today with a sharp plunge to near zero tonight. Skies will be mostly cloudy and precipitation from the weekend totals about eight tenths of an inch above normal.
St Paul the Apostle's Church Holy Name Society members gathered for their annual communion breakfast after a 4 15 am mass. J Edward Conway urged spreading Fatima to counter secularism and atheism, citing Mindszenty and Stepinac. Church leaders and local officials attended while James Baker provided songs.
A Hoosick Falls resident, Ewald Wagner, 58, was treated for a possible concussion after his car, driven by William Wagner, collided with Bradley Jacobs vehicle at Eagle and Sixteenth Streets. No one else was seriously hurt. Police investigated by Patrolmen Cunningham and Turner.
Schenectady based blind organist J Charles Brand gave a Troy debut at Trinity Methodist Church. Rev Orrin Ireson Jr introduced the guest and led the intermission prayer. Brand, student of Dr E Tidmarsh, opened with Bach Dorjian Toccata then Bach My Heart Is Filled with Longing, Caesar Francis Cantabile, Borowski First Movement, and Vierne Lied DuBois Choeur ty DuBois pieces.
Members of the Troy Branch of the National Catholic Women's Union heard a briefing on postwar Europe at their annual tea at St. Lawrence's parish hall. Mrs. Mary Filser Lohr of New York described Germany's suffering and praised American aid including one million clothing items. She announced a $9,000 drive for church treasures to outfit 300 chapels replacing destroyed churches, and was named American chairman by the Pope. Other speakers covered membership and the group’s charity work.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Westminster Presbyterian Church will host a barn dance and entertainment on Monday January 30 at the church. Families of church members are invited and a group of musicians from APT will provide the music.
The Troy Burns Club held its 181st Burns birthday dinner with about 28 attendees. Rev. James F. Martin of St. John's spoke on Burns as a modern Scots spokesman, noting his poetry's enduring influence on five million Scots. The evening included a haggis ceremony, bagpipes, songs by Eleanor Bailey, and performances by Frank Wills, Hadley Rasmussen, and Jack Lindsay.
Troy detectives investigate a burglary at Elite Tavern 2384 Sixth Avenue with $92.25 in cash and property stolen. Items include $36 cash four cigarette lighters liquor $15 and a flashlight $1.25. Additional thefts at nearby locations cited by multiple residents and witnesses.
New officers were seated at the First Presbyterian Church of Lans ingburg during morning services. Bruce T. McDonald Jr was ordained and installed as elder. Jack P. Bradt was ordained for his first term as deacon. Three altar men Milton Fasoldi John Vedder and David Barry were installed. New ax trainers Thaymond Zink Elliott Coir Lawrence Krawennecker Raymond Mason and Samuel Clemison were received. Seth N. Genung preached on The Meaning of a Man's Religion outlining three main points love friendship and walk with God.
John D. King a former agriculture agent in Rensrelane County for about 15 years died yesterday at Leonard Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Andes Delaware County and educated there then Cornell University. He served as an assistant agent in Middleton New York Morgantown West Virginia and Middlebourne West Virginia and most recently with New York State as an agronomy pathologist. He was a member of the Troy Rotary Club Knights of Pythian Wall River Grange and Apollo Lodge F and M. Survived by his widow Agnes Morrison of Brooklyn a daughter Mrs. Schuyler W. Bacon of Annapolis a granddaughter Barbara King Bacon a brother James W. King of Newburg two sisters Mrs. Georgia Glendening Walton and Mrs. Charles MacLean Shaver Town and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted in Andes Friday with a prayer service Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the residence on the Troy Averill Park Road.
Tributa paid to Matthew A. Heeran 89 former chairman of the Rensselaer County Republican organization at a dinner Saturday night at the Ring Fire House in Rensselaer. Heeran honored in absentia due to illness. Ring Fire Company sent a letter of commendation for his long service. Heeran joined the company in 1879. City Judge Lawrence G. Lewis presided as toastmaster. He entered politics in 1894 as Third Ward trustee, joined County Board of Supervisors in 1890s, helped petition for the City of Rensselaer incorporation, served as U S census supervisor in 1888, sheriff for three years, worked in the state attorney general's office from 1905 to 1932, chaired the County GOP from 1934 to 1938, and long represented the party in city leadership before retiring in 1988.
A public hearing is scheduled for Friday at City Hall to consider a $2.00 raise for Judge Thomas J. O Connor, after the Common Council approved the move Thursday night. Mayor John S. Ahern noted the hearing follows home rule procedures and could face opposition if enough supporters appear. If council opposition grows, the mayor could veto the raise from $5 to $7, or more.
Fire at the Presbyterian church in Glens Fadle Jowt damaged offices and vital records dating back nearly a century. Chief Frank Preeton attributed the blaze to spontaneous combustion while Pastor Rev. Willem L. Montgomery noted older records from the 1840s were at risk.
John J. Gleason former Democratic alderman of Troy Twelfth Ward died at St Marys Hospital after a sudden illness at his residence 471 Second Street He served two terms as alderman and was active in the county party He conducted a coal and ice business with brothers survived by his widow two brothers two sisters and two nieces Funeral services set for Wednesday at his residence and St Josephs Church with burial in St Josephs Cemetery
Ten past grand Knights of Troy Council Knights of Columbus will be honored tomorrow night in the council room. The past grand knights will occupy the officers chairs during the first degree conferring on a class of 18 candidates with James J. Fox introducing the degree team. A brief business session will follow with John J. Alaskey presiding. A buffet supper will be served under George W. Kenneally’s direction.
Albert R. Fox longtime Troy funeral director and parishioner of Second Baptist Church died yesterday at his home on Thirteenth Street after a brief illness. He founded Albert R. Fox & Son with his son Albert M. Fox and partner. survivors include widow Ethel S. Pierson, sons Rodmond P. and Albert M. Fox, and four grandchildren. Private funeral Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Joseph Armstrong officiating. Interment Elmwood Hill Cemetery.
Church reports from iMa department presented at the annual meeting. Membership rose by 13. Interior renovation completed and a nursery established by Young Adults era. New furnace in the Manse installed. Three new trustees named Madeline Jones Mea Vivian Kwened Emanuel Ned. Katherine Munch appointed church organist. Mrs Johnnia Lre choir director. Several officers reappointed including George B Kelley as board chair and Wins tur Marshall as church treasurer. Mother's Club president Mrs Ethel Harrel and Women Missionary Society leader Julia Collins named. The delegation adopted the TEN motto: One For All And All For God.
Two men were taken to hospital after a morning incident near the station. William Herrington, 25, of 21 Haversnans Avenue, and another man were conveyed to Lennard Hospital. A third person, Marvin Avenue resident, was treated at St Maris’s Hospital for head injury. Four gashes required closure. Patrolmen Ward Sheeran and WL Cunginetham assisted.
The Troy YWCA electors meet today at p m to hear annual officer reports. New board members will be elected and a nominating committee named for next year's board. Mrs A Kendall Roberts will preside and deliver the annual report. Reports will be given by Mrs Norman Clarke executive secretary Mrs Edgar H Betts Jr secretary and Miss Helen Bull treasurer.
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