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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1950
Page
20
Fragmented OCR shows temperature readings and time stamps for a June day. Entries include multiple times such as 7 pm 70 degrees, 9 pm 65, midnight 61, and noon 68 with notes on periods of sun and signals of a cooling trend.
Fragmented obituary and birth notices from a 1950 era newspaper column. Includes hospital transfers for Tomas Casey and several birth announcements with names of families, hospitals, and dates, plus incomplete funeral notices and acknowledgments.
Final approval of the sale of The Hotel Troy to Harry Sperry for $165,000 was delayed as a Community Hotels Corp meeting was postponed to next Tuesday afternoon at The Hendrick Hudson. Stockholders must approve the possible sale of The Hendrick Hudson. announcement was May 29 by the board.
Three estates ranging from 2,300 to more than 10,000 will be shared by relatives of Rensselaer County residents who died recently. The Dwyer estate shows net residuary 15,519 divided equally among Edith Johnson, Alice Morrill, and Edward J. Dwyer. Charles B. Franklin’s estate exceeds 10,000 with Rena Joy as sister beneficiary. Margaret F. Briody’s estate, under 2,500, leaves sole beneficiary Mary H. Rescott.
A Polish displaced family honored at Sand Lake Baptist Church received help and gifts after a five year DP camp ordeal. Michal Miadzielecz and his wife Aleksandra, both Polish natives, spoke through an interpreter about wartime hardships and life under Soviet rule in Poland. Parishioners donated food, items, and a doll for the 4 year old, marking their arrival to the United States aboard a hopeful new life. The event concluded an 18 month effort by the church and Rev. Ernest J. Vincent to resettle the family.
The Troy Library Board postponed action on a county library plan until October. The new law offers a $10 000 grant to county systems and annual state aid of $5 000 per library serving the county, plus partial reimbursements for books and centralized purchasing costs. The board will study the plan further.
Superintendent Edward Fredricks suffered burns to his left hand and wrist when a short circuit caused a fire in a sedan on Seventh Avenue between Congress and Ferry Streets. He was treated at St Marys Hospital and released. Firemen extinguished the blaze before removal. Authorities say he was alone in the car during the incident.
The Hudson River Regulating Board opposed New York Citys dam on the lower Hudson River saying it would hurt flood control benefits and raise the upper river level by about three feet. Troy Common Council adopted a resolution in support of the board after testimony. Opposition also came from the Troy Chamber of Commerce waterways committee Albany Fort Commission and the cities of Rensselaer and Albany.
A Troy contractor L. S. Martin was notified that his bid for a Federal flood control project in Schuster County was low. The contract covers building and channel excavation along Catherine Creek near Watkins Glen, with a bid of 27 thousand dollars. Martin, previously a supervisor at Prizgerain Bree Construction Co., now works adjacent to the dead control property.
The board approved shorter July and August hours for county offices with open times from 9 am to 4 pm weekdays and 9 am to noon on Saturdays. Quitclaim deeds were approved for several property purchases in Schaghticoke Nassau Hoosick Falls Nassau Schodack and Cohoes. The board inspected Pawling Sanitarium before adjourning. Supervisor Stock recommended sending a thank-you note from the County Board of Health and sanitarium officials.
The Catholic Junior Service League's retiring officers will be honored at a 12:30 p.m. Saturday luncheon at the Troy Club. Rev. Paul Flynn will speak. feted include Miss Alberta Bush Miss Marilyn Mangione Miss Patricia Haggerty Mrs Charles McCarthy and other executive members with an arrangements committee of several Misses.
Thomas Bonesteel of The Record Newspapers advertising department died yesterday afternoon at St. Mary's Hospital after a long illness. He lived at 1903 Seventh Avenue and was a native of Troy. He worked 24 years for the Troy Union Railroad before joining The Record in 1988 and later served as a city special officer. Survivors include his widow Catherine Dewan, a son Thomas F. Bonesteel, two daughters Judyth M. and Ruth A. Bonesteel, a brother Harry, and a sister Elizabeth W Bonesteal. The funeral is set for Friday at 9 am from the home and 9:30 am at St. Mary's Church with a requiem high mass. interment at St. Mary's Cemetery.
William F. Luby was nominated for president of the Troy Exchange Club at a luncheon. He has served as vice president and will be unopposed in the election next Tuesday. Other nominees include Eugene Mozier for second vice president and Dr John Squadrito for first vice president. Board of control candidates are Dr Schuyler Martin, Ralph Cazzilo, and Living Finkle. The meeting named the slate led by John Chesney. Rev Vaughn Anderson led prayers. A “Boy of the Month” award was announced with Luby as committee chairman and a panel to select winners monthly.
The Y M C A committee will tour Camp Van Schoonhoven at Burtien Lake today. Members and families meet at the camp site and dine at the camp dining hall after the tour. George H Pent, committee chairman, leads the event. the YMCA board meeting at Camp Van Schoonhoven is postponed indefinitely.
The last three of 17 girls escaped from a Hudson state area then were rounded up near Albany. Assistant Superintendent Harriet Gnildman led the late night search at the grounds. Four candidates were accessed as the girls fled Monday during a meeting of the Women’s Chapter. The group, at Moonesi, broke fences and grounds were guarded after the break. Margaret Martini, Mrs. Frances Van Brvolots, and Mrs. Margaret Limesth were cited, with Mrs. Gravee Rotime presiding in her final appearance as head. Mae Jonesy will lead the next meeting on Tuesday July 11.
A fragment notes a strawberry festival event held at Redeemer Lutheran Church by Sohal on a Saturday in an unspecified month. The snippet references a church venue and timing but lacks clear date, year, or full details.
Veterans to elect the annual set of the Rene Elner Central Veterans Committee to be enacted. Meeting Monday at the home of Francis A. Kelly Chapter D.A.V. at River Street. Joseph Adelska will preside.
Mise Frances Dalton, superintendent of Lennard Hospital, was honored at the annual dinner of the hospital alumni association held at Otto's Restaurant in Latham. Thirty-six members attended to recognize her 25 years on the hospital staff. she is a graduate of St Marys Hospital Nurses Training School. Mrs Ale Tracey oversaw arrangements and was assisted by Mideadi Knught and Ann Bes?
Troop 1 will introduce Robert T Franklin as the new Scoutmaster of Troop 3 at an outdoor meeting tonight. About 40 members are expected to attend after gathering at the hall and proceeding to the meeting place near the city. Franklin succeeds Bernard Ja cobe who was recently noted for theft. Mr Jacke remains on the troop committee.
A major fire at an Army Depot warehouse in Voorheesville Saturday caused damage estimated at over 2.5 million dollars. Col. James J. Kenales commanding officer said investigators are evaluating the blaze’s cause. The blaze disrupted equipment and building infrastructure as Army officials conduct inquiries.
The Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors approved 168 000 dollars for reconstructing county roads across 14 towns exceeding the prior year by 363 000. Each town receives 12 000 for county roads with two projects per town. Road work will be done by county crews with a target completion by November 15.
Robert Richard Smith, 40, of 1801 Sixth Street, Rensselaer, collapsed at the head table during his first meeting as Fort Crallo Post American Legion commander and was pronounced dead. A post mortem ruled natural causes. funeral plans to be announced. Survived by widow Dorothy Rounds, a brother Selvad Smith, and sister Milfred Schmeltz.
The weatherman announced summer begins at 7 37 P M Daylight Saving Time with clouds chills and rain likely tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures may reach the seventies this afternoon but fall to the fifties or lower by night. Readings note gusty morning cloudiness and afternoon showers.
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