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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1961

Page

5

Weather Summary Yesterday and Sunrise Times

Yesterday’s weather was cloudy with showers and strong humidity lingering throughout the day, cooling somewhat at night. Sunrise today was at 5 34 a m and sunset at 8 28 pm EDT.

Albany Man Gets 15 898 State Post in Western Division

Charles F. Rose of Albany named director of the western division covering Binghamton Rochester Syracuse and Buffalo with a salary of 15898. M James McManus of Albany named director of the eastern division at 140. The two districts exclude New York City and Long Island, replacing a single administrative district. Announcement made by Alfred L. Green, executive director, in Albany.

Charles F. Rose Albany State Division of Binghamton Rochester Syracuse Buffalo Rose M. James McManus Alica New York City Long Island Alfred L. Green

Sees City Conspiracy Keeping Negro Ghetto

The Troy NAACP leader charged a city wide plan to confine Negroes to a ghetto in Troy. J Edward Conway of SCAD urged action and spoke on social equality, urban renewal, and housing discrimination at Bethel Baptist Church. He warned discrimination remains a major obstacle to justice and progress.

Troy National Asn For the Advancement of Colored People Janes H. Lockhart Action For Equality Bethel Baptist Church J. Edward Conway New York State Commission Against Discrimination SCAD Lockhart 9Th Federal Streets Harrison Place National Naacp New York City Conway South Arkansas NAACP

Weather Outlook for Troy With Humid Hot Days

Troy area residents face hot humid weather with partly cloudy skies today and tomorrow. Highs will reach the 80s and the low tonight around 60. scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers are expected both days. A brief intense storm yesterday afternoon downed tree limbs at three spots and flooded the Municipal Parking Lot with about eighteen inches of water. Police reported limbs down at Adams and 2nd streets, Adams and 3rd Streets, and Prospect Park. A sidewalk pipe project in front of the Central Fire Station on Slate Street was delayed and not finished until today, affecting work for tomorrow.

Troy Area Troy Adams and 2Nd Streets 3Rd Streets Prospect Park Slate Street Central Fire Station Niagara Mohawks Power Co

New $500000 Juvenile Camp Planned Near Albany

A juvenile delinquent rehabilitation camp costing 500000 is to be built 25 miles southwest of Albany in the Helderberg Mountains near Neusse laerville. Coy. Rockefeller to break ground July 27. Operated by the state's Youth Division, it will house 60 boys aged 15 to 18, with 25 staff and a 150000 annual payroll. Rehabilitation through forestry work, vocational training, and academics will be provided. Brief furloughs allowed before discharge under supervision.

Neusselaerville Albany Helderberg Mountains Rockefeller

Equivalency Diploma Tests Held at Troy High School

After 10 hours of testing at Troy High School two residents await results for high school equivalency diplomas. Anthony J. Murray said results will be announced in about two weeks and mailed from Albany. Pass rates are 60 to 70 percent. tests cover general educational development. Requirements are age 21 plus NYS residency and a $5 fee. The next testing window is October 8, 10 and 11.

Troy High School Anthony J. Murray State Bureau of Testing Albany New York State

Funeral notices from Cohoes and Schenectady area

Several obituaries and funeral notices dated July 17 1961 to 1981 list names such as Theo phile Moore Ruth Cicchinelli Dominick Cicchinelli Paul F Brown and Mary Millett. Services referenced include Solemn Requiem Mass at St Josephs Church St Marys Church and Immaculate Conception Church with interments at St Josephs Cemetery St Marys Cemetery St Agnes Cemetery and others. Local funeral homes mentioned include A G Bolvin s Sons Bond Funeral Home Leahy Leprogue Dufresne Looby and Flan Fegera l. The items indicate wakes viewing times and burial locations across Cohoes Waterford and Schenectady.

Dominick A Ruth George George Josephine Ann Marie Martha Rosemary Cicchineliiy Frances Squegila Thomas Cicchinelli Francis Pelfevin Carmine DeCrescente Verald Rosvine Modesta Anthony John Frank Cicchioeili Faberal Third St. Waterford St. Mary's Church St. Mary’s Cemetery Waterford Doty Glens Falls Anna M Arthur Daly Genessee St. Schenectady George Gwen George BE. Owen Bond Funeral Home Broadway and Guilderland Ave Schenectady Greenwich Renc Sophia St. Mary's_lossal Am' Frene Nicholas Frene Harry Dellenback Leahy Funeral Home St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church Ebrmn Brown Paul F Lancaster St Cohoes Cohoes Memorial Hospital Lea A. Lanouc Eugene F. Brown J. Usaf Washington, D.C Paul F. Leprun Jr Paris France Ernest Brown Cherryville Nc John Knights Kenmore N.Y Dufresne Columbia St. Cohoes St. Joseph's Church St. Joseph's Cemetery McAllister William J. McAlister Mary Cepters Tinda M Robert C Wiam J. McAllister Sr Cora M. Barron Looby Remsen and Howard Sts Whence St. Rita's Church St. Agnes Millett Campbell Ave Thomas P. Millett Marie Hennessey Thomas PF. Millett Rochester Mary P. Millett Schanectady William A. Millett Sehanectady Peter Long Pious Joseph Mittell Hoosick Falls Anna Thompson North Pownal Immaculate Conception St. John’s Cemetery

Died OConnell Palaski Talmadge Obituaries

Obituaries list multiple local residents with deaths July 1961 in Albany Troy Waterford Mechanicville and surrounding areas. Includes OConnell Brien Palaski Squartier Talmadge families. survivors noted with relatives and churches. funeral details from local homes and St Johns St Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox and St Marys Crescent. services and interment in St Agnes Menands St Nicholas Orthodox and Lillwater Union Cemetery.

O'Connell AL Watervite Stenhen J. Briel Ala Waterel Fruab Helen Harrgan William Joseph Iit J. A Cohoes Mra Brien Troy Mary O'Connell Arthur Im Patrick J. O'Connell Wateryilet Joseph O'Connell Pah Srandchildeen Cummings Funeral Home Third Ave Michael Palaski Anna Swartz Nicholas John W New York City Matthew M Richard Sylvester Frank Crispo Watervliet Paul VI William J East Greenbush Harry Kwarla Albany Thomas Palaski Leah Dufresne Columbia St St. Mary's Church Crescent St. Mary's Cemetery Waterford Talmadge Albany Hospital Hattie Talmadge Ay St. Mechanicville Leroy Talmadge Mechanicville Isidore A Andrandmother Daniel Denise Cyr Hubert Aillam Port Repubiie Elmo Dinsmore Warsaw Robert Berridge Baltimore Ma Eisle Lambo Wassany Norman Pence Hinton Vasant Ifrs Rlchata Maher Sinwater Crom Dunn Funeral Home Park Ave Frank Jay Meld Firsk Methodist Church Ing Buriat Lillwater Union Cemetery

Nursing unit work highlighted at Red Cross meeting

Directors of Troy area nursing schools heard about the Nursing Services unit of the Rensselaer County Chapter American Red Cross at its annual meeting in the chapter house. Miss Louise Sharow introduced herself as the new Red Cross nursing representative for the Troy Schenectady Albany area and outlined her liaison role with nursing leaders and associated groups. The meeting urged school heads to join upcoming Red Cross nursing courses, including a home nursing program August 21 to 25 at 3 Englewood Place Albany, and a refresher for graduate nurses August 30 at 1712 Sid Avenue Troy. The session covered cooperation among nurses in times of national disaster, with volunteers contributing at the VA Hospital in Albany and in local blood bank programs. About 20 women attended, with reps from the State Dept of Health, Visiting Nurses Assn., and county chapter committees. Mrs. Marie C. Spain welcomed attendees and Miss Sharow was introduced.

Louise Sharow Red Cross Troy- Schenectady Albany William H. Oliver Englewood Pl John J. Miller Visiting Nurses Assn Troy Sid Ave Austin Corbett Helen Pike Waterford State Dept. of Health

Firemen Answer Call Pumper 3 at 18 Linden Ave

Firemen answered a 4:18 p.m. alarm to 18 Linden Ave for a leaking bathroom pipe that sprayed water into a ceiling electric fixture in the dining room, causing a short circuit. They returned to quarters at 4:40 p.m., report says. The first floor housed Timothy Noonan and the second Henry Seekamp.

Linden Ave Timothy Noonan Henry Seekamp

Monday Deadline For Parking Tickets

Police Court Justice Abraham C. Goldstein renewed his appeal to motorists with overdue parking violation summonses to come in before the Monday settlement deadline. He said there has been a fairly good response but some tickets remain outstanding and warned action will be taken if not paid.

Troy Abraham C. Goldstein Goldstein

Claim Fixed Milk Prices Being Sought

A major northeastern dairy cooperative charged that several small cooperatives are fixing milk prices to dealers below standard levels. The Mutual Federation of Independent Cooperatives, at a Syracuse meeting, said emergency action may prompt investigations by the U.S. attorney general and state AGs. President Dr. Kenneth A. Shaul of Cobleskill warned the move could bankrupt farm co-ops and worsen dairy farming's dire northeast economy.

Mutual Federation of Independent Cooperatives Syracuse U.S Kenneth A. Shaul Cobleskill Mutual Shaul

Fitch Chosen Ward 4 Leader In X-ray Drive

Thomas R. Fitch of 2 tith St, a State Health employee, was selected as Ward 4 leader for the second in a series of best X-ray organization meetings held at Bethel Baptist Church. Attendance was large as the canvass committee informs residents in eight tuberculosis-critical wards of central Troy about the X-ray program set for Oct 2 13. All Ward 10 residents are urged to attend today at 7 30 p m in the Oakwood Presbyterian Church hall on Hoosick and 10th streets.

Thomas R. Fitch Tith St State Dept. of Health Bethel Baptist Church Paul J. Cronin Cochairman Central Troy Oakwood Avenue

Two Cars Damaged In Troy Collision

Four vehicles were involved in a Troy crash at Division and 3rd streets yesterday afternoon. No injuries were reported. Lester C. Whighee, Dominic Martucci, Fred Solomon, and Barbara Krasher were named as owners of damaged cars from Troy and Albany areas.

Division 3Rd Streets Michael Bruno Robert Kane Radio Patrol Lester C. Whighee R.D. 3 Troy 3Rd Street Division Street Dominic Martucci Broadway Whitehall Fred Solomon Feederdam Ra South Glens Falls 3Rd St Barbara Krasher Lancaster St Albany

Averill Park Board Elects Trathen and Beck

Roland H. Trathen was reelected president of the Averill Park School District Board of Education and Carl C. Beck was elected permanent vice president at Averill Park High School. Two new members were authorized by public vote at last year’s meeting. full terms to be decided by public vote at the September 7 meeting.

Roland H. Trathen Averill Park Carl C. Beck Averill Park High School Beck Russell H. Jones W. Rockwell White Gertrude Baniak Mildred Hall Frank Frank §. Davenport, Walter Mecler and John J. Reid Troy State Bank of Albany Herbert K. Liebich James Robison Exfeteria John DeFreitas Josanna Carlson

Rotary Sees Highlights of Sweden at Troy Club

Varberg teacher Hans Olson spoke at the Troy Rotary Club detailing Swedish culture and landmarks with slides. He compared Sweden to California and noted historic cathedrals, Uppsala University, Stockholm as the Venice of the north, the Lapp people and a large canal system linking lakes and waterway.

Varberg Sweden Troy Rotary Club Hendrick Iudion Hans Olson Mechaniceville Rotary Club Atlantic United Nations California United States Olson Uppsala Stockholm Venice Jens Qlesen Denmark Hans Oson James Filagibbons Troy Rotary

Joan Convalesces After Brief Illness at Home

Joan Convalescing at 2328 16th Street after a brief throat illness. Peter Menotti also mentioned, with no further details provided.

Joan Peter Menotti 16Th St

Ludlow Valve and Union Ink Three Year Pact

Ludlow Valve Manufacturing Co and Local 965 International Assn. of Machinists signed a three year contract affecting about 115 workers. It provides a ten cent per hour raise in year one and seven cent per hour raises in each of the next two years. The agreement retroactive to May 1 and runs until May 1, 1964 with retirement age lowered to 62 and benefits at 62 equal to those at 65. A strict seniority rule governs layoffs. The modernization plan aims to boost employment and output, with no new fringe benefits but possible future life insurance talks. Signed by Rokjer Chandor and Spector.

Ludlow Valve Manufacturing Co Ltc Local 965 International Assn. of Machinists Ion Joseph Rokjer Rokjer Sle H. A. Chandor Samuiel Spector Chandor

Albany Man May Tell Death Cause Inconscious in Car After Tavern Visit

Albany police await a recovery to determine Coffey death cause. James F. Coffey 35, a Ford cost account supervisor, and Robert Swasey 27, both of Albany, were found early yesterday in a tavern parking lot car. Swasey remained unconscious and was treated at Albany Hospital in fair condition. Coroner Elmer M. Parker withheld a ruling pending lab results, noting no foul play. Coffey, a Albany Business College and Syracuse University graduate, was found sprawled in the rear seat with Swasey in front, windows open and engine off.

Albany James F. Coffey Ford Motor Co Robert Swasey Swasey Elmer M. Parker Coffey States Department of Audit and Control jCoffey Parker Albany Business College Syracuse University

Man raises Nazi flag over city flagpole in Albany

Albany police arrested Edward Gallup for lowering the American flag in Richardson Square and raising a Nazi flag bearing a swastika. He attempted to raise a second Nazi flag when officers arrived. The first flag stayed furled for three hours due to calm wind before callers alerted police.

Albany Edward Gallup Richardson Square

Youth charged in two city burglaries and larceny

A 6 year old Troy youth was arrested by Det. John W. Hickey and Plainclothesman Marvin H. Wer for burglary at the Robert MacKerneher home on 215 Stow Ave about 1 30 p m Monday. Robert Rupp of 227 Stow Ave has been lodged in Rensselaer County Jail on burglary and larceny counts. Police said Rupp took 100 from the MacKercher burglary and fired a rifle with scope for 74, burning 20 and scattering ashes. The MacKercher home had earlier been burgled. About 24 stolen dollars were recovered. Investigation continues.

Troy John W. Hickey Marvin H. Wer Robert MacKerehner Stow Ave Robert Rupp Rensselaer ‘County Ing Rupp MacKercher John Det Hickey Her

Burg Rotary Committee Heads Named for 1961-62

Lansingburg Rotary Club officers and members gathered at Sunset Inn as Charles B Meeson, new president, announced the committee chairmen for the 1961 62 year. Named were Edwyn Shudt as club service director assisted by William Bradley and Joseph Gallo. Andrew Smith and Richard Danskin among other unit chairs including Raymond Verdile membership, Timothy J Fogarty programs, Edward Corina public relations, Howard Krege vocational services, Harry Feathers buyer seller relations, Owen Cartwright competitor relations, Harold Keegan employer employee relations, Edward Newland four way test, Tory Clemente occupational information, Donald Heath trade association, Robert Kelly hospitality, Frank Kennedy Boys and Girls Week, Ernie Bal Rossi community safety, John Sanvidge crippled children, Barnell Van Buren rural and urban work, Paul Troue scholarship awards, William Middlebrook student guests, Arthur Christenson youth, Michael Verdire international service, Reginald Carignan international contacts, Carl Isager international information, Kenneth Brockway and Dominick Carella international student projects, and Charles Mason Notary Foundation work.

Lansingburg Rotary Club Sunset Inn Charles B Meeson Edwyn Shudt Club Service William Bradley Joseph Gallo Andrew Smith Richard Danskin Eugene McLoughlin John Muir Raymond Verdile Harold Perkins Timothy J. Fogarty Edward Corina George Deed Rotary Information Howard Krege Vor Harry Feathers Owen Cartwright Harold Keegan Edward Newland Four Way Less Tory Clemente Donald Heath Robert Kelly Howard Vernon Frank Kennedy Roy Sterling Ernie Bal-Rossi John Sanvidge Barnell van Buren Paul [Troue William Middlebrook Arthur Christenson Robert Gullie Andrew ‘Thomson Arnold Ott Vand Kenneth Davis Thomas Patton Mario Cie Colls Clib Meals Michael Verdire Reginald Carignan Carl Isager Kenneth Brockway Dominick Carella Charles Mason Notary Foundation

Two Cars Collide Injuring Albanian Resident

Nathan W Hoffman, 70, of 89 Winthrop Ave Albany, was taken to Albany Medical Center with a possible chest injury after a two car crash at Shaker Road and Wolf Road in Colonie around 2:50 p.m. yesterday. William J D Wayden, 29, of East Berne, drove an auto cast on Shaker Road. Hoffman drove out of Wolf Road when the collision occurred. The Hoffman vehicle was towed from the scene.

Nathan W. Tloffiman Winthrop Ave Albany Albany Medical Center North Colonie Shaker Road Wolf Road Colonie John Rapp Colonie Police William JD. Wayden East Berne Hoffman

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