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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1949
Page
13
Corning reports a fatal auto accident injuring four year old Haredd W Priesila who died after his vehicle skidded into a pole. Authorities listed no further details as the scene was cleared and the investigation began.
A New York Parents Association condemns state Regents exams taken by about 700000 high school seniors as a waste of time and taxpayers money. They call for abolishing the tests and criticize math questions as stupid. A Manhattan school official cites an example in solid geometry as lacking common sense.
Equad Co and Pumper 1 of the Troy Fire Dept answered a blaze at 173 Williams Street about noon yesterday. Neighbors summoned crews after smoke from a stove fire in the kitchen filled the house owned by Franca Villa who occupies the first floor.
Francia Turner reports 12 packs registered for the first council-wide Cub Scout event at Camp Rotary. More than 200 Cubs expected, with games swimming and a picnic. Adults must accompany each child. ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. and run to 5 p.m. with flagpole activities and campus tours led by Launcelot Dearborn.
Representatives from twenty state police organizations met at The Hendrick Hudson to finalize resolutions for uniform work and pension standards. They press for a mandatory forty hour week, a 25 year retirement plan, and a yearly vacation of twenty days. About sixty municipalities already adopted the 25 year pension. The conference includes 178 police associations with 40,000 members.
A Schenectady boy, Donald McGow, 2, suffered abrasions and a head bump when a rope was dragged along the ground after a car backed into a backyard, pulling the rope and dragging him several feet. He was treated at Zils Hospital and sent home.
Karl Quirback a 58 year old Montreal man testifying at a Workmen's Compensation Board hearing in the State Office Building Albany collapsed while detailing a heart condition he said arose on the job He was pronounced dead and coroner ruled the death natural causes Quirback had testified about an injury on December 13 at a Veterans Administration hospital site.
A total of 1,754 delegates registered for the American Society for Engineering Education conference at P L. yesterday, president Freend announced. He called it an all-time record for attendance in the society’s 57 years. The event honors the organization’s 128th anniversary this fall.
Jack McCumber former boys physical director at the Troy YMCA will return to assume duties replacing Hugh Rolenhberg. A native Trojan and former Hi Y member he has long served in various YMCA roles including camp counselor and departmental desks. Washington report notes 12 to 14 million baby chicks hatched annually in the state.
The Diocese announced list of 19 newly ordained priests assigned to churches across Albany area. Notable moves include Rev. Donald L. Starke to St Francis de Sales Albany and Rev. John L. Glancy to St Patrick's Albany. Also listed are assignments for Rev. John J. G. Nolan Mechanicville and others to Immaculate Conception Sche nectady St Luke's Schenectady and local parishes.
The ad hoc list records numerous clergy reassignment and financial contributions across Albany area parishes. Names include Rev. Brophes Approssimately, Rev. JOAN DeCaprin, Rev. John A Keafe, Rev. Alfred A LaManna, Rev. Peter J Proctor, and Rev. Joneph A Gondeh. Institutions named include St Patrick’s, St Casimir’s Albany, St Mary’s Glens Falls, Cathedral parish Albany, and Church of the Blessed Sacrament Hagus. Money spent covers church repairs and personal offerings, with several transfers to church offices and state-associated parishes.
Paul M. Ayers of Lockport was named grand worthy president of the New York State Aerle of the Fraternet Order of Eagles at the three day convention opening session in Albany. New officers include Donald Manrer Utica vice president Joseph Warner Rochealer conductor Charles Dolzen Schenectady secretary Michael T. Gaffney Au jut organizer William C. Con row Endicott treasurer Charles F. Boyle Buffalo chaplain Louis Asiifan Watertown Inside guard Harold Crawford Brooklyn outside guard. New trustees named Al Lane Yonkers Glenn Reilx Olean Keene Brown Ithaca and Frank Lewis Middletown.
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