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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
23
A Troy Records summary of the R P L Forum discusses how colleges face rising enrollments and funding gaps. Speakers urge industry and society to support quality education with scholarships, gifts, and practical help, stressing education benefits the nation and employers.
J. Bar Kelly of Delmar and Phil Nip BE Hagerty of Fest Greenbush were named to the posts of director of classification and compensation and director of personnel research by the State Civil Service Commission. The appointments take effect July 1 with salaries set by the salary standardization board.
A cluttered obituary column records memorials and notices across families in Watervliet and nearby towns. Entries mention Edward J. O Toole family thanks, Carl Smith homage, June memorials for Lous Tate and others, and numerous birth and death notices with names such as Cancilla Danahy Maguire Curran and many relatives, from St Marys and local hospitals.
Raymond Frey of Ballston Spa was arrested by Saratoga police on charges of culpable negligence in the death of Charles Tyler, 34, of Saratoga Springs, killed in an auto bicycle crash Tuesday. An inquest by coroner Dr Frederick G. Eaton led to a July 14 adjournment with consent of ADA Carketon J. King. Frey pleaded innocent and was released on a $100 bond posted by his wife.
A new regulation to amend the State tax law requires taxpayers to notify the State Tax Commission within ninety days of any change. The rule, cited by Lawrence Burn of IMG FIA tax authority, outlines duties for filers and inspectors and notes penalties for late reporting.
The Rensselaer County Eight and Forty will host Mrs. James Humphrey at the Forty and Eight rooms in Grafton on June 3. American Legion members and Auxiliary delegates will attend the state head’s reception with Troy committee members Kathryn Poole and Dora Messick aiding. Registrations should be secured by Saturday, June 25.
A man named Ronald Araemmait was struck by a falling stone in a fire incident at Leonard Hospital yesterday. Police reported injuries to the head and noted no further damage. two individuals, Patreleen Awrust Rokjer and Wieemen, were detained for interrogation after the event.
The Troy Federation of Labor condemned the proposed Barden federal aid to education bill as bigoted and an attack on parochial and private schools. President Walter C. Flanigan urged members to write to Rep Dean May and Rep William T. Byrne to oppose the measure, which would withhold tax funds from religious schools. The federation’s action reflects strong opposition at the August convention in Syracuse.
Dr Charles F Stokes urged Troy Conservatory of Music graduates to reject complacency and pursue ongoing improvement. Speaking at the 44th annual commencement at St Pauls Episcopal Church Guild House he praised radio for widening access but warned against relying solely on broadcasts. Diplomas and certificates were awarded across piano, clarinet, dramatic art, and violin programs, with veterans honors noted for several students.
St Paul the Apostle Church announces its annual summer festival to be held July 12 and 13 on the church grounds. Thomas J Delaney jr chairs festival activities with Boy Scouts led by Joseph Carr Ted Piche Lawrence Kerwin Samuel O Conn or and John Kennedy staffing the special award booth.
Judge William E Noonan of Waterliet) will be principal speaker at the annual communion breakfast of the Catholic Central High School Alumni Association Sunday. Reservations close tonight and tomorrow night finalizes seating. Tickets are led by Chartres as ticket chairman and John J Kennedy as general chairman. Graduates will attend Mass at St Mars Church before the breakfast at the Annex.
A Granville woman named Emma Laing Stevens Hoeping was injured when a car failed to negotiate a turn on the South Granville to Hebron road. She sustained arm and hip injuries and was reported in temporary condition at the hospital last night.
A mobile chest X ray unit visited Lansingburg, total 2 459 procedures over twelve days. The trailer will be moved to Lansingburg Veterans Inc Second Avenue above 115th Street Monday with testing hours 2 00 to 3 00 and 3 30 to 6 30. Community members were urged not to miss the service and to renew fasts if they miss the trailer.
R B Kremers assistant national secretary of the National Association of Letter Carriers will be principal speaker at the state convention in Troy. Frank J Nuttall announced the choice at a report meeting. John Schmidt national director of the mutual benefit association will be among the guests headed by Joseph J Lawler third assistant postmaster general. More than 700 delegates expected to attend the four day conclave with area officials and postal authorities planning to attend.
Ray H Prout of Troy was elected grand standard bearer of the Supreme Council of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets at the national convention in Long Beach California. He has held multiple national and state Grotto offices and previously served as grand steward and monarch of Ivan Grotto.
The long delayed Hemstreet Park Bridge over the Hudson River will begin in about two weeks. Contractor Antolick won the bid of 410072.75 and work starts with clearance and offices under construction. About twenty men start, rising to 38 at peak. steel due in November. deck concrete poured in spring. bridge opens in spring or early summer. spans 240 feet with 40 and 10 percent cost shares for counties and Medhban neville city.
A Troy City Court jury awarded Mrs. Eliza beth Holland 471 dollars for damages to her car from a collision at Fifth Avenue and 108th Street. The initial verdict of 1000 dollars was cut down by Judge Elmer M. Rasmussen, then reinstated to cover car damage. Weatherwax Strang represented the plaintiff. Tracy of Albany defended the defendant.
Dwight Marvin editor of The Recem Newspapers will speak at the Lake George Hill School commencement Monday. Edward Malcolm president of the Reward of Echocs Hon announces John Ruef will give the valedictory and Nancy Jewenson the calutators prize and diplomas will be awarded by Donald B. Ray principal. The invocation and benediction will be by Rev. James Curley. The high school band and choir sextet will perform.
The estate of Mary C. Whalen received letters of administration. Surrogate Edward J. Dotobre issued the order yesterday. Named heirs include Bernard A. Roarke of 1 Brockview Avenue and Margaret R. Darby, with maintains on file in the Sixteenth District Court.
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