Republicans Designate Party Choices in Rens County
By unanimous decision the Rens pelaer County Republican Committee laid groundwork for this year’s campaign by naming candidates for sheriff, county judge, and city court in Troy. A revival of a “good old fashioned Republican clambake and field day” was announced for Aug 1 by Congressman Dean F. Taylor. A committee list included Nellie Fennis and Harry E. Clinton among others. deaths of William Millard and Joseph Russell were mourned. Proposals to amend caucus rules in Stephen town and North Greenbush were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renspelaer County Republican Committee
Hedrick Hudson
Bia” County
Troy
Thomas J. O’cunbor
Renew
U. Navy
E. Blewart Jones
Dean F. Taylor
Pany
Taylor
Nellie Fennis
Nevlie Kraus
Stella Jordan
Elta Mochon
Ann Bernard
Minnie Armitage
Carolyn Snyder
Harry E. Clinton
John J. Ahern
Herbart D.hamm
Lawrence J. Collins
Election Law changes prompt rapid petition design in Rensselaer
Representatives from townships urged immediate petition circulation for city wards while outside districts will use town caucuses. New committee members Homer Robins Catherine He Tur tner and Joseph F Burns replace Walter Des singer Clarence Wilson and William Gray. D C Gutbrodt named to succeed Millard in Brunswick First District as plans for polling on July 31 move forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Robins
Catherine He-Turtner
Joseph F. Burns
Walter C. Dessinger
Clarence Wilson
William Gray
Rensselaer
Rensselaer County
Sting
Jane
D.C Gutbrodt
Mr. Millard
Brunswick
Grand Jury Will Consider Cases Of Army Thefts
Five men charged with stealing government property from the Army Service Depot at Schenectady were held for the federal grand jury by Schenectady G 3 S. Commissioner Charles Palomer. They allegedly took 2.50 dollars worth of material from their employer. Defendants Edward J. Greete Convey Andrew H. Warren Watervliet Richard J. Monroe Rotterdam Melvin Borst Schenectady and John H Cate Schenectady had bail bonds set 500 to 31000 continued pending grand jury action. A sixth man Alson J Linscott Albany will appear before Albany Commissioner John W Manning on similar charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Serviceorces
Schenectady
Federal Grand Jury
Charles Zl Palomer
Edward J. Greete
Convey
Andrew H. Warren
Watervliet
Richard J. Monroe
Rotterdam
Melvin Borst
John H Cate
Schenetkhady
Alson J. Linscott
Albany
John W. Manning
Rooster Banished for Pecking Pedestrians
Police in Schenectady order Alfred Suksdorf to exile his rooster after it pecked pedestrians near Seward Street. Neighbors say the birds wandered into the street prompting nips and the owner will place the bird on a farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
Alfred Suksdorf
Seward
Democratic aldermen clash over postwar projects in Troy
The Democratic majority faces resistance from Republican critics over submitting a postwar improvement plan to the New York State Postwar Planning Commission. A resolution urged summoning a special council session to push approval, arguing past delays cost Troy federal aid and delayed essential services.
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New York
Hendrick Hedsop
Mar
Ecutmnens
Troy
Frotten Trial To Start Today In Manchester Vermont
Harold Frotten 26 of Worcester Massachusetts faces a first degree murder charge in the slaying of Robert Stratton Sr a woodsman and carnival worker. Georgianna Stratton the victim’s daughter testified she witnessed the crime and reportedly threw a lamp at the attacker. The case follows a dispute over Frotten�s alleged attentions to Stratton�s daughter and a pickup in Worcester before he was taken to Tampa Florida for processing.
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Harold Frotten
Worcester
Mass
Manchester
Robert Strattos
J Astem
Waterburr Hospital
Georgianna
Frottes
Stratton
Maas
Callrod
Tampa
Fla
School 18 Group Card Party Promotes Social Season
The Parent-Teacher Association of School 18 held a card party in the school auditorium Friday to mark the close of the group’s season. Mrs. Edward Pfeifer chaired, assisted by Ales, John J. Leary, and several others. Plans for social events of the new season were discussed. The article also discusses Troy city politics, Mayor John J. Ahern, and Democratic opposition to education funding and civic leadership in a context of local governance debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teaeher Association of School 18
Edward Pfeifer
Ales
John J. Leary
Raymeond Seidel
Frlalie Heiron
Eugene Brady
J. X. Brawneon
William Thelen
Paul Hook
Troy
Roze
Ahern
Cummiskey Picked to Fill Election Commissioner Post
Frank G. Cummiskey of Troy, longtime Republican aide, was recommended to the Board of Supervisors for appointment as an election commissioner. Congressman Dean Taylor stated the choice rests on his qualifications, loyalty, and service to GOP campaigns in Rensselaer County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank. G. Cummiskes
Troy
Benseelaer County
Republican Committee
Board of Supervisors
GOP
Board of Elections
Dean PB. Taylor
Harry C Werger
Cusumiskey
Lawrence J. Colas
School of
Cummiskey
Lingnove College
Villanova
Hot Stove League Plans June 20 City Honor Roll Meeting
The Hot Stove League sponsors the citywide honor roll to be held at the old City Sail site. They will meet June 20 at the Elks Club to discuss making the honor roll a permanent fixture. A committee will confer with Mayor Abera and Common Council members on assembling names of Trojang who have entered service. Additional league matters will be discussed as all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Stove League
Old City
Elks’ Club
Abera
Joseph Hepp Baskets Big Carp in Basin
Joseph Hepp of 235 Ninth Street Troy hooks a large carp in the Postos Basin on Third Street. The catch nearly drags him ashore as two lines break and a lengthy struggle ends with the fish landed and tokens saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hepp
the Postos
Third Street
Water
Ninth Street
Troy
George B
Ead
Jack Watin
Ninth
Waitress Arrested for Refusing Service on Racial Grounds
Miss Mary Woloewinski a Schenectady tavern waitress was arrested Friday for allegedly refusing to serve a Negro soldier Pvt Clifton Marshall and his com mission. The offense is a misdemeanor under Section 514 Penal Code guaranteeing service regardless of color race or creed. Punishment ranges from 50 to 500 dollars fine. Bail set at 100 dollars pending hearing in Police Court Saturday adjourned for one week. Police said it was the first arrest of its kind in Schenectady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Woloewinski
Schenectady
Pvt
Clifton Marshall
Polce Court
OPA Says Meat Supply Is Reasonable Despite Shortages
OPA official Leater W Herzog reports a survey in Troy Albany and Schenectady found very little poultry and meat shortages. He notes some stores face long lines and “No Meat” signs while regional office investigators found no immediate danger of price gouging but confirm tight supplies and weekend limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Leater W. Herzog
Sischet Offee
OPA
AL Bart
Albany
Schenectady
Herzog
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Lawrence J. Coline
M For Victory Gardeners
Philete F. Crayer
Thomas J. O'Connor
E. Stewart Jones
Rex
Cuavery
Wabbit
Westinghouse
Westing
Brown
Evans A. Kellogg
Gordon L.hayes
Troy Area
Troy, Watervliet
Green Island
Cohoes
Waterford, Mechanicville
Hoosick Falls
Rooster
Lipservice
Ciy
Albert C. van Dervoort
Seid
Common Council
Luscious
Bari
Woo
Frank G. Cummuskey
Limerick
River Street
American Theater
Roy
Happy Homes
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Mutual Savings and Loan Association
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