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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1949
Page
17
A report from the Troy Record notes Dr. John R. Dunning urging scientists and engineers to unite to advance large projects like Columbia's cyclotron. The article covers calls for joint professorships and standardized courses, plus remarks on engineers engaging with customers to improve products and drive practical progress across fields.
Graduation exercises were held at Grafton Methodist Church for eighth grade pupils from the district school in the Town of Grafton. Supervisor Lea Wateen gave the address on A Step to Education. Diplomas were awarded by district superintendent Mildred Craid to Shirley Maxfield Ann Maxwell Janet Knowlson Marlene Smart Susan Mero Mary O'Dell Clara Gatley Constance Ellett John Simonian Joe Stowell David Coonradt Richard Elliot Agnes Murray Thomas G. Pask and James Van Buren.
The national head of the Italian American War Veterans urged scrapping peace treaty arms limits to allow Italy full participation under the Atlantic Pact. Philip J. Maffei of Bramford Conn, national commander, spoke at a state convention reception and warned of dangers to Rovier Italy from Soviet threats and internal enemies. Delegates, over 100, gathered for a three day conclave with talks on the Barden bill and education aid. The convention opens with business sessions and ends with the 12th annual banquet. Judge Charles Lambiane will be principal speaker.
In Bronx Supreme Court the jury and alternates were selected for the Lonely Hearts murder case of Mrs Janet Fay of Albany. Defendants Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck, both charged with first degree murder, allegedly beat Fay with a hammer and strangled her to fleece lonely women via a mail order romance.
La Salle Institute graduated 104 cadets at the 98th annual commencement held at Music Hall. Cadet Colonel Paul A Vielking led the procession as the band played. Diplomas were awarded by Bishop William F. Scully and Brother C. Faber. Principal address by John J. Givney and several academic honors were named, honoring excellence in various disciplines.
Weather Bureau reports today will bring considerable sunshine warm and humid with temperatures in the low 90s. Scattered afternoon and evening thunder showers likely and tomorrow night remains warm and humid. Yesterday’s temps ranged from 57 to 93 with 128 percent humidity. Four more Adirondacks forest fires were reported though small and under control bringing total fires to 90 since June 11. Cadet Maj. Adj. John Gregory Nolan and Cadet St Frank R. Finn noted for excellence in mathematics and sciences by the RPI Alumni Association. Troy area winners in a nationwide poster contest honored by Christian Brothers Schools of NY and New England: Cadet Sgt Maurice E. Foley and Cadet Sgt Raymond W. Conway. Freshman highest honors: Richard H. Abbott and James Cashin. Sophomore awards: Willam Powell and Allen Lindsay. Junior class honors: Paul Joseph Vinett and Maurice E. Foley. La Salle scholarships awarded to William T. Gardner, William A. Mahoney, James E. Duggan, John J. Milanese, Peter J. Dooley. diplomas to Franz J. Addeo, George D. Ahern, Robert M. Berry.
Funeral services for David H. Noonan a 66 year old retired deputy highway commissioner in charge of maintenance for New York state will be held at Bam today from the residence 174 Nelson Avenue Saratoga Springs and at 930 am from St Peters Church where a solemn requiem mass will be celebrated Interment will be in St Peters Cemetery Noonan died suddenly from coronary thrombosis about midnight Thursday at his home Earlier in the evening he had been visiting friends and seemed in good health He was a Saratoga Springs High School graduate 1902 and RPL 1908 Served as deputy commissioner of highway maintenance in Rensselaer and Saratoga Counties named deputy commissioner for the state in 1822 Retired from that post in 1944 He had national renown as a highway and traffic expert In 1946 the Chamber of Commerce of the City of Honolulu sought his advice on traffic arteries He was married to the late Nellie Fleming Noonan on January 4 1911 in Saratoga Springs They had two sons Joseph D Noonan and Wilbur J Noonan both of Washington DC Survived by second wife Margaret Gallagher of Albany married October 31 1933 Brother Joseph Noonan of Saratoga Springs and four nephews
Approximately 430 workers at the Diesel locomotive erecting shop in Schenectady will be laid off at week’s end due to shifts in production. Alco announced the plant will close from July 1 to July 18 for vacations, with vacationing and furloughed workers paid under the union-company contract that expired May 31.
Albany detectives reported two step sisters struck by a car on Third Avenue yesterday afternoon. Linda Tortorice, 5, is in Memorial Hospital in critical condition with a fractured skull and leg injuries. Carol Ann Witt Wyette, 7, suffered facial and head abrasions and later died. Driver Sol Boukhelm of Albany said the children darted from behind a parked car. he stopped and took them to the hospital.
Wild residents of Lansingburg prepare to receive the new dual system telephone service. The New York Telephone Co plans a Monday demonstration at Diamond Rock Heil at 7 PM. Prior to the demonstration the Diamond Rock Lodge will hold a prelude with the business meeting starting at 6 PM. Edwin SarjRPe, a noted figure, is to preside.
Firemen were summoned to a brick dwelling at 332 Sith Avenue but found no fire. They reported a reflection from a gas burner and noted the alarm came from Box S27 at 10:2? p.m. The Vermont place was mentioned and there was confusion about a jet incident.
The final order of the voluntary dissolution of the Rensselaer County Bank & Trust Co. was signed by Justice Donald & Taylor. Receipts and disbursements balanced at 4676,736.80. The bank’s assets were purchased by the National Commercial Bank & Trust Co. of Albany for $601,604.79. All claims against the dissolved banks were salved except one, and the liquidation was approved by state officials.
Five Glens Falls men were arrested on gambling charges. Samuel C. Snyder of 34 Hudson Avenue pleaded guilty and was fined 100. Detectives seized racing forms and 80.32 dollars. The others posted 100 bail and await court. Authorities detained suspects at Elm Street locations and seized punch boards and a numbers book.
A. Kendall Roberts, local attorney, was the principal speaker at the School 12 commencement held at the school last night. He told 42 graduates that commencement is the beginning and urged youth, the community and teachers in shaping an adult. Principal Arthur J. North distributed diplomas and awarded two essay contest winners, John Makar and Powers Bradley, $10 and $5 respectively for essays on What the Bit of Rights Means To Us As Americans. The contest was sponsored by the Patroon Club of the South End to promote better understanding of early American history.
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