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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1958
Page
7
The obituary column records deaths in Troy and Cohoes including Mrs Mary Mrouleete of Cohoes, Gustavus W Thompson of 400 Bad St, and Nellie Burdett of Tay Joy Apartments. It notes survivors, birthplaces, residences, and funeral details at James Calkins & Son, Fonda Funeral Home, and St Marys Church with Requiem Masses and interments in Waterford Rural Cemetery and St Marys.
Abhey Black, 52, of Fort Covington, missing eight months, was found near the Long Aslan end of Big Tupper Lake. Authorities will perform an autopsy. He is survived by his wife and six other children. His son Gerald, then 4, and brother Waller helped in the search. Black’s body was recovered by family members earlier. The event stemmed from a lake drowning reportedly involving Black and another person.
In Lansingburg area the Troy family tends a backyard hive amid confusion from a housewife. Local resident John Sigleins notes readiness to hang up items while neighbors discuss the growing bee colony near the Elalestines. A box and cautious advice are mentioned as the household questions what to do next.
The Alpha and Bravo finished their London to New York crossing with high speed records before a crash near Ragland claimed 45 lives, including six newsmen. The Titano and other planes returned safely, while authorities note miscommunications and delayed casualty reporting amid Memorial services at Westover.
State Commission of Correction inspector reported Warren County’s jail in Lake George failing to meet sanitary and security standards during an April 17 visit. Recommendations include a new jail, improved window security, reduced excess library books, and stricter supervision of detainees, including minors.
A two story frame home at Millee roads Clifton Park occupied by Mr and Mrs Rey Tourtelot suffered extensive damage from a fire of undetermined origin at 8 30 a m Saturday. Mrs Jalktolint fled the house and saw the flames bursting through the roof. Neighbors and the Volunteer Fire Company aided by nearby departments fought the blaze.
Fragmented dispatch describes disrupted communications at Guantanamo Bay with missing Marines and sailors, rebel activity blamed for kidnappings and vehicle ambushes. Embassies, officials, and families near Guan tanimo report ongoing tensions as authorities seek safe releases.
Officers of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Jeet Reserve Assn Unit 13 of Roy were installed at Sab andyh’s Restaurant in Albany. Sealed were Mrs Isabelle Kineston as president, Ei wa Sullivan as vice president, Mex Rene Wang as secretary, and Mrs Francis Chase Monre as chaplain with Mrs Anne C Fheve as sergeant at arms. Distinguished guests included Mrs Ethel Shintua regional VP northeast region of Camden and Mrs Uncle Robertson Jn past regional VP Unit 35 Brooklyn. Committees formed with Garvyn Poole, Marjorie Haag, and others handling Americanism welfare hospital and public relations duties.
George Wile, a maintenance man at the Ford Motor Company who lived at 719 Sid Ave, died yesterday after several weeks illness. Born in Eagle Mills, he resided most of his life in Lansingburg and was a communicant of St Augustine’s Church. Survivors include his wife Florence Taylor, a stepson Clyde Niles, and brothers Alfred and David File. Funeral services will be from Mason Funeral Home on 109th St and Sty Ave Wednesday at 9:30 am and at St Augustine’s Church for a Requiem Mass.
Norman Heke, 40, was beaten in his 1st Lt apartment around 7 pm while his wife and two children were away. Police reconstruct the assault after neighbors alerted Samaritan Hospital staff. Baker sustained multiple scalp lacerations and contusions but remains in satisfactory condition under observation. A dark haired man in a white shirt entered the room without explanation and struck Baker repeatedly. Detective William Donovan could not obtain a detailed suspect description or motive. Patrolman John Thomas identified Richard Gaithen in the vicinity.
A Peiping radio broadcast denounces Western intervention in Lebanon and the Arab world, accusing the United States and allied powers of using the United Nations to justify aggression. The report warns against foreign meddling and asserts solidarity with peace-loving peoples worldwide. It also notes air travel incidents near Soviet borders and US military personnel involved in recent landings and exchanges with Soviet forces.
A boy believed to have fallen into the Madson River while playing yesterday afternoon was recovered by Albany Police after two eight year old witnesses reported seeing a head bobbing in the water. A river jumper tried to reach the youth but failed. Two other boys fled the scene in fright, investigators said.
State Motor Vehicle Commission enforces a rule banning dangling objects in or on vehicles to avoid obstructing the driver's view. Offenders face up to $80 fines or more for the offense, with potential court consequences.
U S nuclear detonation shocks in the Pacific were reported stronger than any prior in Japan by the Japanese Weather Bureau. The quake was felt across Japan after the blast, estimated at over 20 megatons, with the epicenter hundreds of miles southeast.
A fatal bridge crash occurred near Lain New York when a vehicle veered off the road striking the bridge. The driver, listed as 46 year old Hoye Th, was killed in the incident which happened Saturday. Local authorities reported the wreck happened about 20 miles east of Livingston County and prompted an ongoing investigation.
An incident at a street mall near Hill area left a 72 year old man named Totia Th Arge son injured. He was transported to Samaritanewy He hospital in stable condition. Authorities described the event as a blast or explosion and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the head injury and ensuing medical care.
Cambodia alleges Vietnamese forces invaded its border territory earlier this month. Phnom Penh cites dynamite explosions and clashes near a contested area as evidence of incursions. Cambodian authorities reported the incident through official channels and called for adherence to regional borders.
Der nington Vic based HeoMunl Paper Inc announced the elimination of one division and the creation of another. The laminating extrusion division will move to the Chevaland Ohio and Berkeley California plants under Debeekmm and Dow Chemical following a 1987 merger. The new division targets a retail packaged goods process to support market expansion and future jobs, with a period of readjustments at the area plant.
Poor members of the Senior Youth Fellowship at Memorial Methodist Church received special recognition yesterday for honors earned at Troy High School commencement. Kennedy K. Roberts, Leah Conley, Bruce Ducal, and Sarah Lee Derrick were praised for scholarships, leadership, and service.
Vice President Nixon said no comparison exists between the Adams Goldfine matter and Truman era scandals. He disputed gifts and favors in the Adams-Goldfine episode and noted ethics reform measures in Congress. Senators Keating and Javits announce a bipartisan bill to create a 13 member ethics commission enforcing a permanent code and stiff penalties for violators.
Fire yesterday destroyed the Walden machine shop in Canonic Valley County, damaging four connecting buildings. No injuries were reported. The plant employed workers for Cohoes company. owner Valiey Sherwondy estimated damage around 500,000 dollars.
A Saturday night fire at the home of Francis Wilson on Miller Road East Greenbush caused over 500 in damage to a bedroom and furnishings. Fire Chief Wilson, daughter Bernadette 15, discovered the blaze, and firefighters battled the flames for about an hour aided by limited water supply from a distant lake. Nearby county brush fires and dump fire also required attention as crews worked to prevent spread.
New York AP report quotes Democratic State Chairman Michael J. Prendergast saying a Wagner candidacy for the U.S. Senate remains possible despite Mayor Wagner’s denials. He notes a draft movement could succeed and county leadership would not oppose it. Wagner has insisted he is not a candidate and has refused both candidacy and a draft.
Kiwanis International began its fourday convention with a cornerstone laying for a new headquarters costing 1,250,000 dollars. The last surviving founder, Harry Youn of Detroit, placed a lime capsule containing original charter documents. HL Park Arnold of Glendale, California, signed the capsule as Kiwanis president, alongside the 252,000-member service group. The capsule also held copies of 18 U.S. and Canadian newspapers.
Firefighters responded to a shed blaze at 856 Ally St owned by Mitheel Mereng at 1:08 PM and a garage shed fire at Muliding Heights. Sparklers sparked a blaze at LaSalle Cleaneys display window at 22 4th Street. The second fire was extinguished by Pumper 3 Station. Occupant Mrs Angeline Rigginne resides in the second floor unit.
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