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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1946
Page
2
In Watertown a Syracuse man identified as Stanley Pole Jock, 24, was killed when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle about a mile west of here. Police say the rider did not survive the crash and an investigation is underway.
An army court case reveals a theft ring involving a $1.9 million haul of crown jewels. Cal Jack W. Tuvanti and his wife Capl Kuthioon Bi were apprehended after a ransom call led police to a locker nearby. Durent and his wife faced charges for dealing in captured property as authorities recovered gemstones including diamonds rubies and sapphires with several pieces unaccounted for.
James A. Ball president announces committees for the coming year at the Real Estate Board. Clyde W. Heer chairs the appraisal committee with Edward Nicoll Jr and Joan Monwham as members. Other committee heads include James Dunn Jr on membership and James F. Johnson on auditing with Duane and Lewis Moore.
Two motorists were arrested by motorcycle police on speeding charges. William Duby of Broadway Water viset is accused of driving forty miles an hour and Samuel A Gam bing of Andrewsville Coucl Water viset 42 miles an hour. Both rests were made in Second Avenue.
Schaghticoke the missionary division of the Women's United Society of the First Presbyterian Church will meet at the manse Friday June 1 at 2 30 p m Mrs Alice Little hosted the Lincoln Chuir at her home Friday Luncheon was served at 1 30 p m followed by three tables of bridge Prizes were awarded Twelve members were present St John's Day will be observed at the first Presbyterian Church Sunday June 28 Members of Victor Lodge FF AA 3 will reprise Rev Charles T Schaeffer pastor will deliver the sermon An opening conference of The Restoration Fund will be held tomorrow in the parlors of the First Presbyterian Church Rev F W Evans of Troy lecturer will speak and present the motion picture War Restoration Charles Tang renea is chairman and Mrs Charnes J Connolly cochairman Fourteen members of Victorian Union GES and nine of Victor Lodge AG attended the official visit of J W Pleannr A Van Rieeck district group matron and homecoming of R Wyn arthin C Aerrick district grand lecturer to Stir of Liberty Chapter No 879 at the Masonic Temple Mechanicville Friday evening
FE TO M Hudson Valley Lodge will meet tonight at pan for nomination of officers for the coming year. Speaker for the occasion will be Elmer M Rastmasen grand master of the State of New York. Following the business meeting refreshments will be served.
Ullion College Schenectady has been allotted 48 family dwelling units by the Federal Public Housing Authority for veterans returning to state educational institutions. John A. Kervick, regional director, said the grant adds 4076 family dwellings and 7259 dormitory units nationwide, with work starting immediately and to be finished by the fall semester opening.
Britain's new ambassador to the United States Lord Inverchapel predicts allies will resolve their differences and move toward world peace with Russia's full cooperation. He spoke to the National Press Club after presenting credentials to President Truman. He notes that U S Britain and Russia need patience and good faith to reach understanding.
Vischer Ferry Mongws Valley Home Bureau plans annual plentie meeting on the lawn of Miss Cath erine Holohan Thursday at 9 am. Ditton Park Fish and Game Club meets at Grange Hall Thursday at 7 pm with Chuster Griffith as speaker. Mischer Perry 4-H Club met last week with President Edward Rovell and plans a square dance June 29. Frank Erwin spoke on garden crops and pest control. Wilbur PTA met Thursday evening with Mrs Gordon Getty. next meeting June 20 at the school. Lilies Aid Society of Amity Ketone Church met at Mrs Oscar Wager’s home. three summer suppers planned to benefit church fund. Mrs Delbert Merrill presiding. desserts, coffee served. Ghuenve Kline chairs suppers. annual picnic August 7 at Riley’s Camp. Next meeting Sept. at President Mrs Melvert Mecrill’s home.
A 68 year old man, Rorfila A-Edward We Baes Holm, was killed yesterday when struck by a truck. Police report a fatal crash occurred at the scene with no immediate suspects identified.
The will of the late Mrs. Sarah D Owens of Granville is admitted to probate in Washington County with her children Robert J Dayla Owen D Davis Mrs Margaret Weing and Mrs Jennie Duel inheriting household furniture and belongings, remainder split among four children, Owen C Tavis named executor. witnesses Jules A Jaleway and Clarence Parker. The will of Thomas E B Clough of Greenwich is also admitted to probate, bequeathing to his wife one third of cash on deposit and on farm livestock, with two daughters and several grandchildren receiving specific sums and a remainder to Nina Bain Alta Clough and Mrs Bain as executors. executed February 20 with witnesses Elizabeth P Wilson and Bill Snell.
Wilkud Abbott Jr a native of Tolly who recently moved to Graffspurt now Lockport was killed Saturday night in a traffic accident while returning home. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Willard Abbott and survived by his grandmother Mrs Maud Abbott Keller and an aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Paul Abbott of Bidadylew.
General MacArthur issues yesterday orders to prepare enlisted men for return to the United States. These soldiers have completed 24 Tanals of service in the Pacific theater and are designated for discharge or reassignment as duty requires.
A Chicago hotel blaze claimed 61 lives. Reported victims include a wife aged 40 and a child aged 1. Fire officials say electrical failures and defective wiring may have caused the deadly fire, with rescuers continuing efforts as the building sustained severe damage.
St Peter's music department presented a piano recital today featuring a long list of students including John Guaty Rose Mary De Lucia Joan McKenna Mary Low Buffnling Gregory Sansin Lawrence Coleman Madeline Gilhooley Patricia and Rogeunry Weat Jeanne Flannery Mary P Lyone Ruth OConnor Barbara Gurley Cornelius Corina Marian R Glade Teresa Tully Joan Waugh Barbara Joslin Linne Specie Bilzubely Rand Rita Watson Beverly A. Le Sen Alsa Dom Marion Matthews Robert Modlitire Santi Casalu Anne Neville Warren Wickware Marty Vinott Malln Owens Audrey Neumann Joan Marie McKirnna James Heearton Jeanne Snyder Roberta Nailor Carolyn Emillar Constance Sullivan Geraldine Mooney Margree Feeney Alice Owens Doris Mack Henriette Keougian Mary Plinagan Doris Walters Rita Walsh Vivian Clarke Judith Gon vale Joanne Myers Maria J Dulpe Joan Flynn Jon Hamilton Mabelle Kendrick and others.
President Truman urges the country to join the clean up paint up fix up effort. He calls for national support for a civic campaign emphasizing cleanliness and improvement of communities.
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