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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1949
Page
4
D Parry, a Troy contractor, is awarded a subcontract for envation work in Broadway Menands where a new two-at project proceeds.
Raymond T. Hook, 68, ends a 35 year rail career as car inspector at Troy Union Station. He recalls crawling under trains to test air brakes and wheels, with a spotless safety record and no accidents on cars he inspected. He received a farewell from coworkers and the station master.
Officials estimate a fire at Red Bank Airport in Shrawbury Township destroyed or badly damaged 3 private planes and caused over 190000 dollars in damage. The blaze began in the parachute loft and spread to the hangar as 50 to 60 explosions from gas tanks rocked the area, with flames visible for miles.
Johnsonville visits, picnic attendance, obituaries, teaching courses, and family notes fill a crowded Troy segment. Details include Mrs. Elon Sweet of Syracuse visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Friahie, ninety attending a Methodist picnic at Hedges Lake, Mrs. Leroy Seaman mourning her father Arthur Gage, Miss Mary Emmett studying at Teachers College Albany, and Patty Spain of Mechanicville coupled with railroading anecdotes. Also mentions Mr. Hook, a longtime railroad worker, his retirement, and plans to watch trains near home at 203 Ferry Street. Other items cover parish delegates, coastal visits, and various short travels plus swimming lessons at Fine Lake Beach and youth delegates to the Green Mountain Institute. The closing line defines the Portuguese man of war as a jellyfish-like colony.
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