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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1946
Page
16
In Sehengetady John Caspar leads a contingent of women voters at a Warren County rally. The event centers on urging energy reform and voter participation as local supporters back the reform effort.
A federal program opens on the job training for veterans, with firms like Noble & Wood Machinery and Chritt & Sons listing positions in manufacturing, sales, and installation. The plan provides stipends and wage aid while veterans learn trades such as plumbing, wiring, and machine operation under the Veterans Administration authority.
A local auction raises funds for the council with a variety of items including nylons and Chinese fashion pieces. Bidders competed for the lots as a drum roll and a gavel marked the start of the sale. Merchants and donors participated, with proceeds supporting the yearround council activities.
A fragmented notice describes the Shepherds of Bethlehem hosting a St Patrick's party. Attendees include Irene Unyden, Gruhn Gihwon, Lawrence Banter, Mary Leary, and Hubert Walsh among others. Mrs Merritt Water organized the event with a soda service noted.
A school afternoon program featured pupils from grades four to six performing a scene titled Why Reon Old Is. Ann Coxenholte won the prize for the best costume. Julie Low, founder of Gil Seana Tone, led a recital while Hedy Amonva and Miss Helen Costallo supervised.
John C. Swan, agricultural agent, weighs woodchuck behavior and the risk to crops. Farmers are urged to plan control measures by May or June as woodchucks emerge from hibernation. Despite pest concerns, woodchucks provide fur, meat, and prey for predators, influencing policy debates on management.
A weather update notes cloudy skies and cool temperatures today after a record high for the month was reached yesterday. The forecast expects partly cloudy conditions with cooler air, and a return to more normal readings overnight into this morning.
A federal agency bids $39,000 for timberland in Hadley and surrounding towns, with 1000 acres in Hadley and Scratlin County and 2400 acres in Wartens County. The auction, held in Glens Falls and South Glens Falls, was overseen by Alfred B. Chidh, appointed attorney, regarding foreclosure against Wie McClellan Lamber Co. of Maine Inc. The timberland is described as suitable for pulpwood and related uses.
Journalist Joshua A Varriek recalls a bygone era on the Hudson River when professional net men hauled large sturgeon for sport and trade. He notes boats, nets, and licenses, mentions the Green Island area and Ford Motor Company workers, and contrasts past abundance with a decline due to modern industry and river changes.
The 1945 income tax deadline prompted a steady stream of taxpayers to seek advice at the Troy unit of the Internal Revenue Bureau. Agent in charge Raymond reported only a few stragglers used the extended service, with staff implementation to remain, as delays incur monthly charges up to 25 percent. The Troy office faced a spike in volume, prompting expansion plans and higher nationwide costs.
Averill Park Auxiliary announces a supper at the Annex on April 4 to benefit a post baking land project. Mrs Rethy Burdett will attend a reception for the president and a committee directed by Mrs Klan Cumainge and Mrs Cathe Brod. Refreshments will be offered as part of the gathering with games supervised by Mrs Walter Ia.
A seven year old boy named Stowell was injured in a car mishap on Fifth Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets. He was treated by Dr. Cunley after the incident reported to police that he tried to avoid a southbound vehicle and struck a machine parked on a property on Fifth Avenue.
A fragmented report describes a patrol pursuit or stop near Broadway and Monet Streets involving a suspect spotted with a briefcase and hooks. Names and precise actions are partially garbled, but the scene appears to involve a vehicle and a street-level incident along the pike.
Fragmentary text shows a meeting to discuss housing issues involving NOAA PL, likely connected to Colorad Deaple and the YW GC. Mentions of a Sunday gathering, membership, and a focus on housing, but specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A sailor involved in a street fight with six Troy police officers faces a felony count. The incident occurred on a busy city block near Thad and BuUrLE Streets after noon local time. Readout notes indicate police and witnesses describe a chaotic brawl leading to injuries and officers securing the suspect for arraignment.
The Box and Candle and Draw Association staged Ibsen drama The government official roles featured Ruth Hoffman and Thomas Sluckuimoan among a cast including Isabella Flack Judith Stevens and Peter Stockmann. Dorothy Samay directed the production at the college theater with a full cast and a future performance planned.
A dinner honoring retiring GE official Safety Engineer Saiad of the Geneva Whetii Co is planned for April 2 at Siehenccady. The event, hosted by Safety Engineers, will include honors for long service and acknowledgments from industry figures including Charley and others affiliated with safety councils and accident prevention campaigns.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a parish youth league plan tied to a communion event. Mentions names such as Maneunt Ponmast and groups like the Catholic Youth, with scattered references to committees, governance, and duties ahead of a ceremony.
Fragmentary text mentions planning a social event or meeting at a place named Troy with references to people such as Jones and Dottny. The garbled lines show scheduled actions, possibly a community gathering, with hints of organizers and timing, but specifics remain unclear.
Workers at ALCO and related plants faced a prolonged walkout as the United Steel Workers Union negotiates with General Electric and the Albany area employers. A settlement announced in Schenectady would restore wage gains and set a return date for 8500 union members after eight weeks on strike, with ratification by the USW.
Wilfred Gossutine, a Whitehall resident, was wounded by a single shot while in a marsh. He was found by Ledlay and LeMay and rushed to Falls Hospital with a gunshot wound to the right arm. He is described as a discharged veteran and employed as a truck driver.
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