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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1949

Page

17

Legion Post Names Building Fund Heads at Meeting

Frank B Kennedy and Anthony DeMeo were appointed cochairmen of the ways and means committee of the building fund at a recent Armed Forces Com memoration Post meeting of the American Legion Nicholas Srngavin was named ticket chairman A guest speaker William Silleey a member of Gerald O Neal Post and county Legion chairman for Empire Boys State discussed activities to increase legion membership

Frank B. Kennedy Anthony, DeMeo Ways and Means Building Fund Armed Forces Commemoration Post American Legion Nicholas Srngavin William Silleey Gerald O'Neal County Legion Empire Boys’ State Legion

Card of Thanks Connell and Others in Bereavement

A long list of thanks from families including Connell Hardenburgh Jordan Skau Massott LaMarche and others. They express gratitude to clergy nuns organist doctor relatives friends bearers and agencies for flowers mass cards and services during recent deaths.

Sirs Bridget Connell Hardenburgh Harry A. Hardenburgh Empire Terminal Warehouse H &A Hardenburgh Ca SKAG Hans S Skau

Arsenal Machinists Condemn System of Job Evaluations

Local 194 of the International Association of Machinists condemns the Watervliet Arsenal job evaluation system. Through President Osburn Thompson the union argues the method erodes seniority by reclassifying skilled machinists as operators, risking displacement if jobs are abolished and noting the Navy has not adopted the process. The letter to area congressmen seeks repeal of the evaluation practice.

International Association of Machinists Watervliet Arseenal Osburn Thompson Gunplant Thompson Tt Wen Navy

Three To Get Boys Club Awards

De. Lewis A Froman president of Russell Sage College will be principal speaker at the Area Council Boys' Clubs of America Award Dinner at 30 pm tomorrow at the Troy Club. Keystone recipients include Mrs. Katherine Schacht Mrs. Genevieve G. Shyne Philip B. Dorton Troy Boys' Club Tristram Coffin Michael J. Degran Neal M. Anderson and the late Benedict E. Guford Hudson Boys' Club and Charles D. Gross and William D. Dearstyne Albany Boys' Club. The presentation will be made by Thomas J. Craighead regional director of the Boys' Clubs of America. J Wesley Wood Jr of Troy council chairman will preside. Entertainment includes singing by the Lansingburg Boys' Club Glee Club. Other council members include Central Boys' Club of Albany Catskill Boys' Club and the Schenectady Boys' Club.

de. Lewis A Froman Russell Sage College Area Council Boys’ Clubs of America Troy Club Boys’ Club of America Keystone Katherine Schacht Genevieve G. Shyne Philip 8. Dorton Troy Boys’ Club Tristram Coffin Michael J. Degran Neal M. Anderson Benedict E. Guford Hudson Boys' Club Charles D. Gross William D. Dearstyne Albany Thomas J. Craighead J. Wesley Wood, Jr Troy Lansingburg Boys’ Crub Central Boys’ Club of Catskill Boys’ Club Schenectady

Heart Fund Drive total reaches $2937 in contributions

A county Heart Association drive reports $2237 collected as of last week with Behrmer Corp of Watervliet giving $800 and more large gifts expected. Organizers expect about $5000 with late contributions from local industries and stores. The drive, though largely concluded, will keep accepting donations.

Rensselaer County Heart Association Juleth Julien Dtive Behrmer Corp Watervliet Ant Miss Julien

Testimony Starts Today In Powell Trial

The murder trial of Walter Dunning Powell of Albany opens in Boston with a 14 member jury after a day of voir dire. Powell faces possible execution if found guilty of bludgeoning 82 year old Jacob E Kohn, an Back Bay antique dealer, on August 19 in Boston. Powell was arrested in San Francisco after a nationwide manhunt tied him to the crime by keys at his former Bowdoin and Albany apartments.

Walter Dunning Powell Albany Boston Powell Jacob E. Kohn Back Bay Kohn Wan Daniel O Brien Elbert W. Morse Fowell San Frantincisco Bowton

Pandean Pipes To Reorganize Monday Night

A reorganizational meeting of the Pandean Pipes FWCA chor al group will be held at FW Monday at 7 30 pm. Miss E Bernice Todd director of the young adult department announced. An effort will be made to increase membership to fill vacancies in the three parts of the chorus. The meeting will be under the direction of Mrs Exar Betts.

Pandean Pipes FW.C_A T.W.C_A E Bernice Todd Mra Betts

Obits and funeral notices from three towns

Death notices from Waterbury and Wolfford report March 7 dates for Leona Hos pital and Eliza beth Wolford with private funerals and interments listed. The notices request friends to attend services at residences and local churches with multiple bereaved families named.

Verdict Returned In County Court Over Auto Crash

A Rensselaer County Court jury returned verdicts in three actions from a collision at Third Avenue and 17th Street. John Lyndon and Edward J. Smith were in dispute over damages to Lyndon’s car. Lyndon sought 504 dollars and 65 cents plus costs while Mrs Annabelle Lyndon claimed $1,000 for injuries. The jury allocated 479.65 to car damages, 15 for medical expenses, and found no fault for the personal injury and counterclaim actions.

Rensselaer John Lyndon Sixth Avenue Man Edward J. Smith Troy Annabelle Lyndon Frank B. Ward Lyndon Earle J. Whaley Atttorney George B. Hurley Herbert D. Hamm Third Avenue 17Th Street Eugene Sweeney

Grotto Confidence Operators Talk on Grotto News

Chester Ponts of the Albany FBI regional office outlined federal pursuit of confidence games tied to Ivan Grotto MOV P.E.R during a Troy Masonic Temple gathering. Frederick H. Ibbott introduced the program as plans for an April 7 event at Trojan Post and May 28 spring ceremonial at Germania Hall were announced.

Chester Ponts Albany FBI Ivan Grotto MOV P.E.R Troy Masonic Temple PBI Frederick H. Ibbott Hae Wen Grotto Trojan Post V.F.W Glen Avenue Germania Hall Ray H. Prout Prout l Order New York Rochester Loox Beach Cal Charles Grosberg

Former State Trooper Here Sentenced

A former Troop G member from Troy and another ex trooper pleaded guilty to charges tied to a burglary attempt at Ithaca Country Club. Chanel Manning, ex Cornell proctor, received a suspended six month sentence. George Lawrenpon, 47, of Endicott, drew six months in county prison. First degree burglary charges were held in abeyance per Tompkins County DA Frederick B. Bryan.

Troy Myer Ithaca Chanel Manning Cornell University Proctor John A. Nobile Yall Manning George Lawrenpon Endicott Onondaga County Law- Tetpon Sydary Frederick B. Bryan Tompkins’ County

U S Seeks Engineers. forms at Trey Post Office

United States seeks applicants for engineer positions with federal duties. Application forms available at the Trey Post Office. Filing details indicate Wright Field, Ohio, as a location. no written examination required, but candidates must have suitable college study in engineering.

Trey

Connell Breaks With Party Over City Privileges

The investigation into city department privileges reveals that Larkin expanded radio and grooming breaks for operators from ten minutes to nearly an hour, sparking accusations of laxity and discrimination. Witnesses described favorable working conditions as aldermen tour the signal station and hear about two-person staffing and alarm systems.

Connel Larkin Ted Connell Plains Richard Ryan Philip Ryan William Btue Joseph Burns William L. Ney William Neal Dippold Allen Joseph F. Humes 10Th Ward Dippold-Allen Congress Street Fifth Avenue Nan Department of Public Works Cirillo Adviers Group Ierman Frank E. Pepp R.sth Want Orher Membre Connell and Humes Timothy J. Conner Edward M. Cahill D.vth Jeader Philp Crillo Aneistant Corporaton Larking

Saturday Nighters Plan Neptune Dance

Preparations are complete for a Father Neptune themed dance by the Saturday Nighters Club of the TiW.CA to be held Saturday at the LW. Decorations will fit the theme and entertainment will be provided. Dancing from 3 pm to 12 midnight with Ralph Michen's orchestra.

Father Neptune Tiw Ralph Michen Orchesta

Troy Chamber Of Commerce Names Six New Directors

The Troy Chamber of Commerce elected six new directors at its annual meeting held at The Hendrick Hudson. Ernest L Warnecke and Julian J Goodman will lead retail and wholesale. John O Ametut and George H Prout industrial and manufacturing. A R Trego r and A Kendall Roberts professional and general categories. President Edits H Robison’s term ends. others include Frank J L York, J Arthur Viger, Clyde W Heer, Beach Parker, and J Worsley Wood. James Gheen urged Troy to attract outside dollars, urging bold planning and local effort to boost prosperity.

Troy Chamber of Commerce Hendrick Hudson Ernest L. Warnecke Julian J. Goodman Chamber John O. Ametut George H. Prout Industrial Land Manufacturing A. R. Tregor A. Kendall Roberts Edits H. Robison Frank Jl.york J. Arthur Viger Clyde W. Heer 8 Beach Parker J. Worsley Wood James Gheen Troy Florida Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Michigan Gheen

Taylor Seeks Flood Control Funds for Hoosick River

Rep Dean P. Taylor urged an immediate federal grant to prevent a repeat of December's Hoosick Falls flood. He urged tying the Hoosick and Little Hoosick river project to emergency funding, citing past Missouri River relief and the need to protect homes, farms, and local industries in the Hoosac Valley.

Washinrton Dean P. Taylor House Appropriations Hoosick Falls Taylor Hoosick Little Hoosick Army Congress Missouri River Orst Nand Hoosick Valley Atlata Ad North Adame Mass Hoosick River Hooelek Falls Petersburg Schaghticoke Pittytown United States Hudson River Hoosac Valley

Trojan Post Of V F W Names Slate Of Officers

A slate of Trojan Post, VFW officers was nominated at the weekly meeting on Gien Avenue. Nominees include Max Schliam iak as commander Clarence Moree as senior vice commander Charles Davis as junior vice commander Jarvim Hoyt as chaplain Thomas W. McClean as quartermaster John J. Connally as judge advocate and trustees Thomas McGovern Dennis Bean William Jo Mel Cracken and Clarence Cramer. Delegates to District 3 Department of New York named include Dennis Ryas John J Connally Thomas McGovern Clarence Cramer John Delap Max Schlamak Leo Crandell Frank J. Mealy William J. McGrane Howard Webster William J. McCracken George W. MacCulloch Clarence Morse and Fred Subie. Port elections set for next meeting Tuesday March 15. Pring were made for the St Patrick s Day party Thursday March 17 with Wallace Herrick named chairman.

Trojan Post V. W Wallace Herrick Wan

Troy High Seniors Complete Show Cast

Troy High School senior show cast announced for a three act comedy about two miners who strike it rich. The script, to be staged March 23 and 28 at the school auditorium, was completed yesterday by the executive board.

Troy Myron Mooradian Mancel Mixx Inabel R. Mann Jerome Brownstein Edith Peterson Mira Susan

Cluett Peabody Leases Albia Bus Garage

Cluett Peabody Co. Inc reportedly has leased the Albia Bus Garage from United Traction Co. for a three year term. Purchase option at year end reportedly available. The building had been known to be for sale for some time. Company executives expected to wind up the deal through ACE Bowen. In related notes, packaging Carmvines time specials for tying and handkerchiefs and shirts were discussed.

United Traction Co Tt Fe A4 & Ace Bowen

Prisoner Granted Right To Appeal Sentence

County Judge Herbert D. Hacun signed an order directing the warden of the Citaton Prison at Dannetrore to set Kenneth R. Owen to the sheriff's office. Owen is to appear before Judge Hamm Friday to argue for sentence reduction. He pleaded guilty June 12 and was sentenced to serve an indeterminate term of up to ten years for grand larceny, second degree.

Herbert D. Hacun Dannetrore Kenneth R. Owen Ofice Owen Hamm

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