Truman plans tax shift on corporations profits
President Truman proposes to lower rates for all corporations on the first 25 000 of profits and tax a higher rate above that threshold, aiming to lift corporate tax yield by about 700 million dollars annually. Data from the Internal Revenue Bureau shows roughly 60 000 firms fall into the 25 000 to 119 000 profit range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Internal Revenue Bureau
House Committee
Treasury
Congress
House Ways and Means Committee
U.S
José Twoney
Révenue Bureau
Funeral for Navy Veteran William Fountaine Held with Honors
Seaman William P. Fountaine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fountaine of Halfmoon, killed at action on New Guinea September 12, 1943, had a military honors funeral from A. G. Boivin's Sons Funeral Home in Cohoes and a requiem Mass at St. Mary's Crescent. Rev. Hogan officiated with organist Mrs. James O'Brien. burial followed at St. Joseph's Cemetery Waterford. In observance, Feast of St. Agnes services were announced with church activities canceled for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
William P. Fountaine
Thomas Fountains
Halfmoon
New Guinea
A. G. Boivin
Cofigreas Street
Cohoes
St. Mary's Church
Crescent
D. D. Hogan
Ballston Lake
Edward Hinkel
James O'Brien
Beavers
Clifton Park Post
American Legion
Charles Brent
Jesse T. DeVoe
Kenneth DeVoe
Stanley DeVoe
Elwood Martrat
Sermon Topics At Cohoes First Baptist Church
Multiple Cohoes congregations present Sunday services led by Rev. George F. McElvein Rev. Victor J. Biekkink D.D and others with sermons titled Reexamining Ourselves The Cloud of Witnesses and When Money Talk What Does It Sell Two Sunday Schools and various prayer and fellowship services listed for the day across churches in the area including Reformed Johns Episcopal Presbyter ian and Salvation services with youth and morning prayers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. McElvein
Qureelves
Church Council Reformed Church
Victor J. Biekkink
D.D
Clarence L. Hoch
Methmast
Louth Fellowship
All Church
Two Youths Drown While Icefishing in Chenango County
Two teenaged youths, Caz Smith and Albert Scholierman, drowned while icefishing on a pond near their rural homes in Chenango County. The bodies were recovered from Smith's Pond, where they had been fishing, about 190 feet from shore after breaking through a hole in the ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton
ST. Gpr
Chenango County
Caz
Mrs Bessette Named President Of Auxiliary Unit
Mrs Milasbeth Bessette has been elected president of the newly organized Women's Auxiliary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima Post Catholic War Veterans Cohoes. Other officers chosen at a unit meeting at St Joseph's Hall include Theresa Roherty first vice president Theresa Bessette second vice president Rose Grignon third vice president Irene Quimet treasurer Delina Badgley adjutant Mary Elizabeth Johnston welfare officer Mae Archambeault historian Eva Connors officer of the day Blanche Campbell Aline Peat and Susanna Hogan trustees installation ceremonies will be conducted soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milasbeth Bessette
Women's Auxiliary of
Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima
Catholic War Veterans
Cohoes
St. Joseph's Hall
Theresa Roherty
Theresa Bessette
Sacond
Rose Grignon
Irene Quimet
Schools To Conclude Polio Drive In Cohoes
Parochial and public schools of Cohoes will end their March of Dimes drive on the anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt's birth Monday. Miss Grace A. Reavy announces an approximate $500 city total will grow via the school committee. full donation figures will be released Monday night after a report from Mrs. Charles W. Carter. In related news, 87 dollars were raised at a Thursday testimonial dinner for Warren J. Smith, with the committee adding 13 dollars to reach 100 dollars. additional gifts came from the Cohoes Envelope Co Manor Unit of the Albany County Home Bureau contributing 16 dollars, and the Loyal Daughters of the First Methodist Church contributing 0 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Grace A. Reavy
Warren J. Smith
Democratic City Committee
George C. Reed
Cohoes Envelope Co. Manor Unit
Albany County Home Bureau
Loyal Daughters of the First Methodist Church
Ott
Cohoes Elks Plan Honor To Scully
About 200 area representatives are expected at tomorrow’s convocation of the Cohoes Lodge of Elks in honor of Ambrose A. Seully of Cohoes deputy of the northeast district. Seully will attend a 3 p.m. dinner then entertainment with district officials and delegates from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
Leo W. Reehan
Saratoga
John J. Sweeney
Troy
State Association
T. Emmett Ryan
Albany
Grand Lodge
Alfred J. Burns
Sander Kelman
Homer A. Tessier
Willian F. Finn
Rudolph Rother
Open House marks Cohoes School PTA event
The Parent-Teacher Association of School 9 held an open house gathering in the schoolhouse with about 75 attendees. William Shahen of Cohoes High School spoke on home management, accompanied by films Families First and Child Diplomacy. Efforts to raise funds for the National Foundation faced slow progress despite contributions from local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association of School
Cohoes
Willam Shahen
Cohoes High School
Shihen
Reavy
Vcohoes
National Foundation
Tocry
Ethel M. Brown
Lorraine
Flavin
Jean Bourret
Loisi Perry
Joan Gaston
Therese Freije
Joan Meleaky
Philomena Matina
Carol Fink
Janet Ferguson
Donna Pratt
Lina Donk
Kevleng Memorial Academy
Ontario Street
Rudolph Roulier
Council
Polish National Alliance
Cohoes Hospital
Nureea Alumnae Association
jCohoes Rotary Club
Sons of Poland
Loral Order of Moose
Gleanon Bowling League
Founder's Day Banquet Plans At VanSchaick Island Club
Brief business session outlines Founder's Day banquet for Thursday Feb 16 at VanSchaick Island Country Club. Mrs Donald Hancock named general chairman with reservations closing Feb 8. Miss Madelon Hickey principal of Cohoes High School to speak. Christ mas party report by Mrs Mary Trombiey. Meeting refreshments supervised by Mrs Gerald Tansey. Next meeting Feb 23 features Health Machines talk by Mrs Hugh McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouling
Secon
VanSchaick Island Country Club
Donald Hancock
Stanley Taylor
Jeremiah Renault
Mordis Barnet
Brehm
Madelon Hickey
Cohoes High School
Mary Trombiey
F. Herrick Conners
Cohoes
Gerald Tansey
Hugh McKee
Cohoes Moose Women Welcome New Member at Meeting
Cohoes Chapter Of Moose Women welcomed a new member during a Thursday night gathering at Moose Hall presided by senior regent Mrs. Ethel Barnett. Plans were finalized to serve breakfast at the bail Sunday morning February 4 in connection with the statewide Moose convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoest
Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
Ethel Barnett
Mass Schedule At Cohoes
Mass times listed for multiple churches in Cohoes with priests names including Rev Joseph A Franklin Rev Arthur J Reilly Rev Adrien J Bechard Rev William F Lenahas Rev Valentine Gierlach Rev Rayneed J Robert Rev Michael Mariner Rev Wiles P Brinton Rev Joerpe K Pabetier. Low masses range early morning with high masses at various late morning times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Frankin
Arthur J. Reilly
Adrien J. Bechard
Ant Hm
Patrick's
William F. Lenahas
Valentine Gierlack
Mare
Stew
Sacred Reart
Rayneed J. Robert
Ad Press
Michael Mariner
Sam Highmen
Obituary James Anker of Cohoes native resident dies
James Anker of 5S Western Avenue Cohoes died late Thursday after a lengthy illness. A communicant of St. Agnes Church he had worked at Cohoes Rolling Mill until his retirement in 1923. Survived by wife Margaret Lussy and brother John Anker of Schenectady. Funeral Monday at 2 a.m. from A G Boivin funeral home Erna Th Congress Street and 8:30 a.m. from St. Agnes Church for a requiem mass. Interment in St. Agnes Cemetery.
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James Anker
Western Avenue
Ifelong
Cohoes Ant
SL. Agnes’ ‘Church
Cohoes Rolling Mi
Margaret Lussy
John Anker
Schenectady
A. G. Boivin
Erna
Congress Street
St. Agnes” Church
Et’ Agnes Cemetery
Youth Center Plans First Girls Organization Meeting
The Cohoes Youth Center forms its first girls group for ages 13 to 19 led by Mrs Evelyn Coppag. An initial meeting is set at Remsen and Cayuga Streets at 7 p.m. with officers to be elected and plans for arts crafts trips and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
Evelyn Coppag
Remsen
Cayuga
Norman E. van Guiden
van Guiden
Alder
vanGuiden
Gerald Maney
Frank Himes
Card Party by St. Agnes Unit in Cohoes
The Mothers' Clan of St. Agnes Church held a card party in Lowery Hall with cochairmen Mrs Alcide J. Bernardin and Mrs Edward W. Grennon. Fourteen prizes were awarded to winners named, raising funds for charity and school equipment. a pre Lenten card party and fashion show is planned for February 1 with models from Cohoes Manufacturing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Agnes
Cohoes
Lowery Hall
Alcide J. Bernardin
Edward W. Grennon
Cochairmin
Alfred van Steet
Edward Konyk
Margaret Smith
Howard van Buskirk
William Connors
Hazel Donohue
Michael S Murphy
Fred Allison
Nellie Walsh
John Hogan
Edward Fitzpatrick
William Perrraull
Daniel Kennedy
Grennon
At & P.m. Lin Lowery Hall
Stanley K. .Burg
William Powera
Lavere
Cochairmean
Tthe Cohoes Manufacturing Co
Orphan Baby Arrives By Plane In New York
A sympathy filled report from New York City notes an orphan infant reached John Sarsfield and his wife at LaGuardia after a flight from Ireland. The couple, of Irish descent, awaited over an hour at the airport and plan to adopt the child, with prior inquiries to several Irish orphanages. Both claim to be unemployed and discuss the legal steps ahead in adopting the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City International
Colonie
John Sarsfield
Elhaven Avenue
Armise
Sarsfield
Phushard
Ireland
Tom
Kevin Wratter
Gon North Main Strret
Raton
Sarefield
Keen Paul Sarefield
Bennington Nursing Teaching Session Held Wednesday
North Bennington and Bennington students attended a home nursing course conducted by FREDERICK Green FON and Cahschon. The event, part of a broader program, featured a tour by the officers of the Mure Guils and was presented on Wednesday evening, March 3 at a large venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Bred Croce
Bennington
Fredenck Green
Siresay
Mure Guils
Sister-Parent Unit At Keveny Plans Card Party
Final plans for a card party and social Monday night February 6 were outlined by the Sister-Parent Association of Keveny Memorial Academy in Cohoes. Mrs William H. Carney was chosen as chairman of the social committee with Mee Raymond Quinn heading the cards committee. The group reported the prior square dance was highly successful and a social gathering for members and interested mothers will be held in the school hall Thursday night with entertainment and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keveny Memorial
Van Schaick Upsets School 4 Leaders
Van Schaick defeated the league leading School 4 quintet 35-30 in a tight game at Keveny Memorial Academy. Captain Vic Perugini led the Islanders with 21 points as Roy Grafton added 14 for School 4, which started strong but another late surge carried Van Schaick to the win.
Cities Should Get More Aid Says Taylor in Buffalo
Rep Dean P Taylor argues cities need state and federal aid for education welfare costs and public improvements. Speaking to the First Assembly District Republican Club in Buffalo he warns tax income cannot come only from real estate or sales taxes and calls for grants or subsidies from government sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean P. Taylor
First Assembly District
Republican Club
Buffalo
Taylor
Cites
Three Busses Damaged In Garage Blaze At Schenectady
Fire heavily damaged three buses and two new ones at the Wade Schenectady Valley Bus Lines garage near Schenectady yesterday morning. An explosion blew part of the rear wall. authorities could not determine the cause. Living quarters for staff were also damaged. several residents were uninjured but shaken. Local officials and company manager Aranid Waar are cooperating as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dachiding
Gatheedan
Schenertady
Hoosick Falls Grange opposes U S world government entry
Hoosick Falls Grange members denounced the United States joining a world government at a Wednesday meeting in All Saints parish hall. They voted to ask local legislators to oppose a New York State ratification amendment and planned a spring minstrel show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hoosick Grange
All Saints
Hoosick
New York State
Decistion
Harold Prebble
Betty Cipperly
Artden Olson, Jr
Charles i W. Filkins
Dorothy Filkins
National Grange
Organization of the Sunt
Tese
Case i Cottrell
Nathan Cottrel
Jay C. Cottrell
Mia
David A. Baker
Wesley Herrrington
Flora
Charles C. Hunt
Clarence Moseley
Ernest F. Rudd
Archer Rudd
Archie L. Rudd
Florence Barker
Georgian Cox
Irving ‘O. Cross
Minerva Joslin
Sylvia Joslin
Clarence Joslin
Grange
Clyde Rt. Baker
Sanford Hewitt
Robert Engquist
Waterford Legion and Independents split doubleheader wins
Waterford The Waterford American Legion and the Waterford Independents won both games of a double header at Waterford High School Gym. The Independents beat Arsenal City Bombers 45 31 with Ed Kennedy 12 and Harold Kline 11 leading scores. The Legion defeated Mechanicville Collegians 58 42 with Jack Kline 20 and Don Baker 18 top scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterford American Legion
Waterford Independents
Waterford High School
Independents
Arsenal City Bombers
Watervilet
Ed Kennedy
Harold Kline
Legionnaires
Mechanicville Collegians
Jack Kline
Don Baker
Legion
Troy High
Troy All- Stars
All Stars
Beaunil Boys Club
Cohoes
Ike Campbell
Averlil Park
American Legion
Police Justice Pay Boost in Troy City Hall Meeting
City of Troy raised police justice salary from 63.00 to 7.00 after a public hearing led by Mayor John J. Aner. A separate item noted a woman electrocuted in East Hartford, Connecticut, as medics reported a fatal incident during a hearing. The retroactive pay change applies to prior affected periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Troy
John J. Aner
Common Council
Renkselarr
Hartfort
Conn
Mre County Bar Association
Recom
New York Central Reports 1949 Net Income Declines
The New York Central Railroad posted 1949 net income of 9.727 million dollars or 1.51 a share, down from 14.727 million dollars or 2.28 a share. Total operating revenues were 807.3 million, down 10.6 percent from 1948, with operating expenses at 507.0 million, down 10.0 percent. Freight revenues fell 10.8 percent to 500.0 million and passenger revenues slid 10.1 percent to 1.453 million in 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central Railroad
Central
Thia
Violence Flares at Tannery Strike in Johnstown
A police officer was injured yesterday during a clash between police and striking workers at F. Rutison & Sons tannery in Johnstown. Captain Donald W. Patterson was knocked down and bruised as violence erupted in the wake of a regional labor dispute that had closed 38 tanneries last July. Seventeen tanneries have since reopened, while others remain under dispute and picketing continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleketa
F. Rutison & Sons
Johnstown
Donald W. Patterson
Gloversville
Rulison
Tne
Mackay Leather Co
Community events posted for Brunswick area clubs and churches
Center Brunswick volunteers sponsor a roast ham supper February 15 at Methodist Church Hall. Brunswick Grange hosts a game party with Flora Bonesteel as chair. Riding Ten Band at Great Lutheran Church hosts Men’s Night February 24 with supper and program. Friendly Circle class meets February 7 at Mrs. Clara Rogers home with Mrs. James Gemmnte and Mrs. Lynn Smith. Pancake and sausage supper February 7 at Methodist Church hall by Women’s Society of Christian Service, chair Mrs. Merrill Lee. Parcel post sale under Calhoun. Brunswick Community Home Bureau meets Wednesday at Methodist Church Hall with chair Mrs. George Tarbox. Choral calling at 10 am. bring lunch. Coffee served. Afternoon Family Life lesson by Mrs. Robert Hyde and Civic lesson by Mrs. Irvin Derrick. Mrs. Frank Kreiger presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Brunswick
Methodist Church
Brunswick Grange
Grange Hall
Flora Bonesteel
Riding Ten
Great Lutheran Church
Friendly Circle
Clara Rogers
James Gemmnte
Lynn Smith
Women's Society of Christian Service
Merrill Lee
Calhoun
Brunswick Community ‘Home Bureau
Chale Caning
George Tarbox
Robert, Hyde
Irvin Derrick
Frank Kreiger
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St. John's Epiecoper
Schuyler
Jenkins
Yount Peoples Fellowship
Thomas Glenn Cennen
Way
James Methodiel
Bao
Glenn Chainan
Dobh Rowan
Charles Gero, Jr
Bog
Manthe RO Sunter
Sasam
Sanda
Arthur Manhall
Holness
Sunter Erhooi
Salvation Serry
Moose Women
Berard
Wiles PF
Brinton
Joerpe K. Pabetier
Bacon Garrison and Auxiliary
Army and Navy Union
Hendrick Hudson
Harriet LeBeau
Auxiliary
Gertrude Gentes
Frank J. Mealy
David Miller
Joseph Gentes
St. Agnes’ Church
North Bennington
Keveny
van Schaick
Ian Armtiengs
Promdent
Hens Teepener
Mire
Marjorie L. Portes
Sapere
Mmene
North Benneton Huah School
Tare
Laane Friencahip
J Ronnie Barrett
Esther Lever
Ecretare
den Elmer
Helen Hewson
Porter
Hoosick Falls
Joseph F. X. Walsh
Motor Vehicle Bureau
H. Bradford -Cole
Flo Gning
Mechanic Street
Ue Légion Auxi
Samuel Shaw
Earl Hynick
Harry Squire
United Church of Christ
John Grazine
Maria Bromirgk
Larry Keser
Dand Kessler
Dunkirk
Tonela
Bronke
Kelly
Officera
Mre
Whyima Casey
Erne B. Rehbereger
Honesek Court of Amaranth
Stae
Briges Shas
Supreme Rinyal
Prince Edward Teles Tosa
School of Instruction
Waterford
Dinen
Charles J. Brady
I Duncan's Inn
Shaker Road
Clarence Parker
Daniel McNamara
Calfornia
McNamara
jElizabeth McGarry
L Arrangements
John Morrow
Waterford-Mechanicville Road
Quandt
Broad Street
Alfred Dence
Corinth Baptist Church
Robert A. Fitzgerald
Millly Memorial Baptist Church
Charles McBride
William McBride
Spencer Cassidy
James Mittchison
Kenneth Fakel
Walter Patrie
Oakwood Cemetery
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
John House Memorial
Boy Scouts
St. Mary's Hall
Wedncesday
Thomas Higgins
Howard Condon
Richard Hurst
Robert McGarry
James Michon
Frank Fanucci
Robert B. Beauvel
Michael Carter
Claus
Symphony Orchestra
Angela DeMino
Falor
Theult
iEach
St Mary’s
Wesleyan Methodist
Northside
Young Peoples
Grace Episcopal
P.m
Holy Communion
Cominaumon
Francie L. McCauley
Berton Lope
Nancy Parkin
Marion Smith
Fred Harder
James L. Gorhat
Myra Fieet
Mie
Norman Hartnett
Chases Pollee
Kati Exsenmengcer
New York Central Co
State Office
Jas
Cohoes City Hall
Alcony-Coleses
Jon
Pals
Billy Proctor
Mickey White
Jeannette White
Joe's Tavern
Division St
Coleen
Phelco
Clayton E. Flint
Seeas Strett
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