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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1945
Page
1
Readable bits mention a trainer using a blow torch to supposedly soothe elephants in Tyler Texas. The text is garbled with missing phrases but implies a method claimed to remove hair and deliver a soothing effect to elephants.
A local committee led by Jus TB Mahoney has organized a variety show featuring music, comedy acts, magic, dancing, and instrumental numbers. Costumes are arranged to suit the sun final, with Seley and Nex guiding ushers and the group performing an A Capella choir piece as part of the program.
Spencer B. Cassidy, supervisor, says he will oppose a State Assembly bill allowing Mechanicville to annex part of Halfmoon. The plan would take Pryyn Hill from Halfmoon, including significant railroad yards, reducing Halfmoon assessed value by about a million dollars. The petition originated with 75 percent of residents and was reviewed by Stechanievile City Council. Mechanicville cites improved police and fire protection as benefits.
Schenectady officials explained the grader in Albany was en route to a repair shop for International Harvester Co. service station work. A policeman asked the driver to scrape Albany streets but he refused saying he would not work for the city. He then reported the incident back to Schenectady.
A discussion outlines a boundary change to add taxable real estate to the city improving taxpayer revenue. It notes constitutional allowance for annexation by referendum and proposes a special June vote in the Pruyne Terrace area to approve or reject the plan.
Four distinguished speakers present at the Troy Town Hall forum titled One Works One Peace. Russell Sage College sponsors the event with The Rensselaer County League of Women Voters.
Local radio listings show WIRY Troy scheduling 980 AM programs with a focus on music and talks. Details include times and hosts for a lineup likely to appeal to regional listeners seeking local airtime and program variety.
Green Island holds Sunday services at St Mark s Episcopal Church with Holy Eucharist at 10 am celebrated by Rev R J Guienann and morning prayer. a Primary School meeting and group gathering are noted. Village snow clearing continues on Prairie Road as Odd Fellows Lodge inducts new officers and plans degree work. A forthcoming wedding for Mr and Mrs Louis T Shepard is announced.
The Weather Bureau explains the vapor trails over Troy on Wednesday as caused by high humidity and low temperatures aloft. Three 8-23 bombers flew at high altitude, with later crossovers by smaller singly flying planes. Similar trails have appeared in Europe as well and are monitored by Luftwaffe defenders.
The engagement announced for Doris Mary Chabot Shepard to Pfc James Joseph Smith of 61 Central Avenue Cohoes. The couple plans a wedding tomorrow at 2 pm at St. Joseph's Church Green Island.
Private Joseph L. Dunn of the 2nd Division South Airborne Troops was seriously wounded in Belgium on January 3. His mother, Mrs. Mary Dunn, says he has served in Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. His brothers also serve in the armed forces, with one already inducted and others awaiting call.
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