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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1950
Page
3
A weekend shift proposal affects Monday holidays for Boston and wider Massachusetts observances. Lawmakers seek to align holiday dates, with discussions on the practical impact for workers and schedules across public and private sectors.
Demand for the Slimnastics course at FWCA leads health education to form a second unit. The Thursday session at 5 p.m. in the Y gymnasium will teach reducing exercises for 30 minutes and provide supervised badminton or swimming thereafter. Registration and medical exams can be arranged at the main desk before Thursday.
About 750 people attended St Patrick's Church Holy Name Society Smoker in the parish hall to meet a $500 fundraising goal for the St Patrick's School athletic department. The event featured a variety show with songs, dance, and comedy acts, led by emcee Johnny Cooney. Several committee members handled tickets, refreshments, publicity, and program duties as donations and raffles tallied toward the evening’s total.
Thomas P. Whalen was reelected president of the District Joint Board of Brewery Workers, engineers and Firemen. Harry Lauer Sr. won recording secretary, William C. Evers financial secretary and treasurer. Unopposed trustees named Frank W. Langan, John F. Ketzer and John F. Costello. Board covers Locals 13 and 274 in Troy, Local 15 in Albany, and Local 30 in Schenectady.
Rensselaer County Bar Association outlined plans for a testimonial dinner honoring six judges and local officials. The event is set for Saturday February 4 at The Hendrick Hudson and will recognize Justice Charles W Froessel and others from the Court of Appeals Appellate Division and Supreme Court along with district attorney Timothy F. O Brien and Travesty court judge Joseph R. Mulholland. Reports on the plans were presented by Weatherwax Cummiskey Goldstein Cioffi and Dixon at the meeting.
Assemblyman Sharon Mauhs proposed a bill to dissolve the State University Trustees and return their powers to the Board of Regents. He argued the trustees duplicate Regents work and weaken the state's educational position. The move follows past Dewey admin support and cites new medical schools as unnecessary expenditures.
Marine Midland Corp reports higher consolidated net operating income for the year, totaling 5,560,575.63 dollars or 99 cents per share, up from 5,364,145.31 dollars or 94 cents per share. The per-share value of public capital stock rose to 14.83 dollars as of December 34, 1999, from 14.23. Dividends paid and accrued were 25.81 dollars per share, versus 22.202 per share the prior year. The bank group operates 14 banks across 191 offices in New York State communities, with total assets and subsidiaries near 1.2 trillion.
Behe Er Yeomajian of 80 Fifth Avenue mailed a Christmas money gift found by Troy. He sent one dollar in dimes along with a note to support the March of Dimes drive. Robert hopes the coins will aid the fund and spread wealth and happiness. The about page references the National Foundation for Triantoe Taraissis as sponsor.
A 1950 outlook warns that increased power brings skid risks and demands for better handling. Advice covers brake adjustments, tire traction, differential noises, thermostat presence, radiator shielding, and cold-weather idle warmups. Tips urge calm driving at night, headlight use, and careful key management to avoid lockouts.
The Troy Credit Women meet at the YWCA to plan their district convention. Officers include Mrs Laverye Conwin president of the Empire Come of Credit Women, with detailed duties and committee assignments for the upcoming meeting and related events.
A local event titled Kivanians Will See Fire-Fighting Movies was announced for February 29 at the Crooked Lake Hotel. Details are limited due to fragmented text, but the notice hints at a community gathering with a focus on firefighting themes hosted by a local group.
A reader tips column offering car maintenance advice and practical hacks. Questions cover cleaning locks with alcohol and graphite lubrication, thawing icy locks with a lighter, and keeping water out with door covers. It also notes future auto tech, warns about over-polishing maroon paint, discusses overdrive adjustment, carbon buildup effects, clutch chatter devices, shock absorbers, and oil pressure issues.
Albert J. Catone is installed for his third term as president of Troy Barbers Local 1. In the ceremony at Temple Trey Later, past president Charles LaHalt presided with officers Floyd Preetett Chester Carbema John Peres cink Michaal Bussona and Patrick Campana serving as officers and committee chairs Eugene LaRochelle and Ben Vige giani named as finance chairs. LaHalt announced the local banquet will be held in April, instead of next month.
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