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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1949
Page
13
Canon Michael E. Coleman of the Diocese of British Columbia urged more than 100 attendees at Music Hall to consider the consequences of diverting from faith. He warned that modern society has strayed by taking gifts without acknowledging their divine source.
Firefighters from Central Fire Station respond to 2237 Sixth Avenue at 1:47 pm yesterday to an oil stove overflow on the second floor. No damage reported. The second floor resident is Frank Lewis, per the report.
The family expresses gratitude for kindness floral offerings and sympathy during bereavement. A series of memorials announce deaths births and family notices including Mahoney Tracey Alund Wheeler Adams Breen Gaunay Swift and related familial dedications with dates and relatives referenced.
A hospital death notice lists Beatrice Pedato and many relatives as residents or kin in Troy and nearby towns. The long notice names numerous family members including Eugene, Peter, Christina, Lawrence Bizzarro, and John Mance Ferramini, with burial and service details scattered through addresses and churches.
The Troy Area Council of Churches sponsored a Lenten service with over thirty churches. Canon Coleman warned that ethics without religion erodes democracy and humanity, citing Jung and Freud to argue free will is essential. Rev Harold W. Griffis gave the invocation and Dr. Eker A. Tidmarsh led music. Richard Cummings read Mark 72.
Multiple obituary notices and funeral arrangements for Gardiner and related families in Watervliet and nearby areas. Details include births, marriages, and survivors like Cisra Green and Esther Gardiner, with services held at local residences and funeral homes. Names appear densely, with ages, relationships, and dates in March 1849.
Fragmented obituary notices list many names and places including Missy Marzardt Norton Miss Elizabeth Troy and St. Marys Cemeter Troy OCONNOR In Tree 8 TM2 Earth OCaner and multiple doctors. Funeral services described with interment at St Marys Cemetery and numerous relatives named, with scattered dates and street addresses.
The Leland Theater at 43 South Pearl Street Albany, a city landmark, suffered heavy damage in a two hour three alarm fire yesterday morning. No injuries were reported as five men fought the blaze aided by light traffic on South Pearl Street. Fabian Corp owners noted repair plans uncertain as fire officials described substantial damage to the 125 year old building.
Two confessed lonely hearts slayers, including Albany widow Mrs Janet Fay, face extradition deciding which state will try Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck for murder. Michigan prosecutor McMahon backs life prison, opposes New York death penalty route, while Governor Williams weighs where the cases will be tried.
A black patent leather pouch bag containing $12.82 in cash a fountain pen and cosmetics reported missing by Mrs J Kenneth Geary Watervliet was recovered by Central Police Saturday night. Patrolmen Edmund Dalton and Peter Magnetto found the bag in the roadway at Congress and Seventh Avenue.
A conservation exhibit opened yesterday at the Schenectady Museum and runs through March 29. The display features maps, photos, slides, and samples of forests, wildlife, and environmental artifacts, highlighting conditions before and after conservation actions and stressing renewable resource management.
Obituary notes the death of Nao Spenard wife of the late John Spenard at Beleach Burke. The service and burial details are listed with names of relatives and mourners. Funeral arrangements include a Requiem Mass and burial at St Joseph's Cemetery Waterford.
George J. Hall grand exalted ruler of the Elks told about four hundred guests at The Hendrick Hudson that Communists aim to reach youths. He praised John J. Sweeney and urged Elks to defend democracy, ballot voting, and American heritage. Several officials attended, including Mayor John J. Ahern and Judge James T. Hallinan.
Firefighters responded after Ella Chickley, 3, was overcome by coal gas at a home behind 606 River Street. She was revived with an inhaler and taken to Troy Hospital where attendants reported her condition as “manly good.” Police aided in transport, and a firefighter sustained a minor hand injury from a broken sundown while assisting.
A truck collision on Revie 29 near Brainard injured three occupants riding in a vehicle that rear ended a paved truck. Passengers Maalter Pheige 42 Mari en 42 and John Waite 64 were hospitalized with fractures and scalp injuries. Driver Leon J. Shales was arrested and fined 2 dollars after arraignment. The incident involved a Timgets Bob Hanchett and M Ko Rembach. Fire crews responded to the scene.
A muddled OCR notice cites a recovered AIMT sedan linked to Anthony Leonhards at 324 Fourth Street and references stolen items from JeTetson Street returned today. The item list includes names Peter Magnitty and Rex pard Madwn associated with a radio patrol amid a corridor between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and Jefferson and Ida Streets.
The Veterans Welfare Bureau of Rensselaer County projects about 62 000 in home relief and hospitalization costs this year as cases climb from last year’s monthly average to 140 so far. Administrator John J. Dougherty notes most applicants are prior to postwar, including college students needing care, with World War I veterans predominating. The unit, once part of Troy Welfare, now serves under the county department with a joint welfare committee advising on veterans relief and family counseling amid ongoing hospital plans and shifts in funding.
Rev Henry Beck of Darlington NJ described the 1948 Italian elections as a Communist defeat in a lecture by the Catholic Women's Service League. He cited strong civic action and selective press coverage that allegedly shifted seven of ten votes to the Christian position, noting patriotic organization and church documents as influencing factors.
The Weather Bureau warned of continued cold conditions with a steady drop in temperatures. Overnight readings fell to around 21 degrees as the day opened, signaling a pattern of cold weather expected to persist for several days with no major change anticipated until midweek.
An incident sent Thomas Larkin, 65 Vanderwernin Avenue Novihrde Cohoes, to a hospital after a drive on a United Traction Company bus ended near Grand and Fourth Streets. Patrolman John Hourigan and William Murray reported the event after a sudden peril on the road.
Rev. Philip J. Kenney, adviser to the National Catholic Welfare Conference, spoke at the Rosary Society of St. Mary’s Church annual communion breakfast at The Hendrick Hudson yesterday. Miss Helen Casey chaired, with Miss Therese Mahoney assisting and joined by Miss Esther Bell.
Motorists denounce the state tax plan promising highway funds, arguing most motor fees fund nonhighway uses. The 1549 budget shows over 182 million dollars raised by motorists with about five fifths diverted from highways. Citizens urge petitions to senators and assembly members, urging protest against proposed tax increases.
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