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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1950
Page
1
Rensselaer County Tavern Owners Association plans a countywide effort to oppose Local 583 Hotel and Restaurant Employees Union drive. The group met at Coveney's Tavern to discuss tactics to keep small taverns out of the unionization push led by organizer Jack Kelliher of Albany.
James H. O Bry an county president led a discussion on whether employees at smaller establishments want to join the union. About 36 members attended and supported current wages. Plans for a county meeting continue with delegates from Albany and Schenectady to attend. Picketing procedures and contracts offered by the union were reviewed, with officials warning such alignments could drive small businesses out. The piece ends noting Ulysses S. Grant senior was a tanner and a boy who would become president started as an apprentice at a family tannery.
The Railroad Y M C A on Broadway supports a fund drive for modernization of its facilities. Dave Howard, executive secretary, notes the 550 member roster with about half city residents and half rail workers on long or overnight stays. The effort aims to upgrade roofs ventilation and sanitation across the branch and its sister centers. Gustav Metzman of New York Central lauds the program as a key factor in employee relations and community goodwill. Supreme Court Justice Frances Bergan of Albany was elected to Albany Hospital’s board of governors.
Rev Joseph E Keyrouse recently ordained to the priesthood will celebrate a solemn high mass at St Anthony’s Church at noon Tuesday. The religious program in honor of St Anthony includes novenas through Monday and daily services at 7:30 pm with devotions blessing lilies, bread, and infants.
Tuesday's solemn high mass will feature Rev Ubaldus DiPrik OFM pastor as deacon and Rev Edmund Ansaloni OFM assistant pastor as deacon. Rev Julian Marches OFM assistant pastor will serve as master of ceremonies.
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