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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1946
Page
16
A fragmented note expresses gratitude from friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown after a difficult time. The message acknowledges supportive actions and shared memories, thanking those who offered aid and comfort.
Fragmented OCR text yields an in memoriam style piece with numerous garbled names and phrases. The readable portions suggest a memorial note or obituary cadence, mentioning references to people, places, and a reflective tribute without a clear coherent narrative.
A large pool of prospective jurors was drawn for the Clarke trial with 12 jurors selected after questioning. Judge Herbert D. Timm directed officials to assemble an additional panel to complete the jury for a case connected to the death of Ralph Slhly, with multiple local residents and professionals named among those summoned or excused.
A festive St Josephs program titled Dream of Erin featured a varied show with songs dances and solos. Notable performances included John Welch nine year old star soloist and a chorus by students led by director Wiss John Willch with Sarah Myrtle and others. The evening blended musical numbers with square dancing and concluded with dancing to Pat Birtn and his orchestra.
Fire razed a garage on Rail Street owned by Wig Rose Donoved A Venti. The blaze started soon after a motor engine failure and broke through to the first floor of the adjacent dwelling. Firemen reported the building damaged and the cause undetermined at press time. No injuries noted.
Misspelled names and garbled text describe a will naming son SMied C Newatnn of Yttsteld Wisk Sennd as executor and distributing an estate to grandchildren Alfred G S Newfiawn Rath AE Newnan Shiites, and others. The intact portion shows devisees including Rath AE Newnan of Pittsfield and Colin G Newman of Albany with remainder to a William Wa s.
A threatened 250 worker walkout at Schenectady Rail Way Co is called off after six hour mediation. Union and company reach a pension and insurance plan while preserving wage gains and health coverage for production staff at the Schenectady plants. Workers begin returning to production roles as talks conclude with agreements to avoid a city rail disruption.
lawmakers debated the Pay Bill affecting Troy teachers amid hopes for higher salaries and central school district funding. The committee discussed impacts on state offices and commissions, with bids for university research and various public works tied to broader budget measures.
Rain expected to bring cooler conditions as spring arrival looms. Forecasts show cloud cover and mid temperature readings around 19 degrees with yesterday’s high near 30. Weather bureau cautions for unsettled winds while precipitation chances persist into today and tomorrow.
A sequence of grass fires reported across multiple streets with responders and equipment at Leake Street Fifteenth Street and Saisse Avenue. Multiple units were dispatched through the afternoon and into the evening with smoke and heat cited in the urban area.
The Albany area DeMolay elects Milian IV as president with other officers to be announced at the upcoming meeting. Reports praise DeMolay activities and incoming programs while honoring retiring president Millhouse. A testimonial dinner for Grand Master and a district event are planned with regional support from New York chapters and sponsors.
WTRY in Troy asks the FCC for authorization to boost its AM signal from 1000 to up to 50 000 watts, aiming for a larger daytime reach of 45 to 50 miles per direction. Station director Carter cites better national clarity and reduced interference with Quebec and Washington outlets on the same 980 kHz frequency.
A youth from Valley Falls admitted guilt in an auto theft case following police involvement after a stolen car incident. The court set bond at $1000 and ordered a hearing with the county jail to follow. Police recovered multiple vehicles during the alleged theft spree spanning roughly one week.
A seven year old boy sustained a cut over the left eye when struck by a car yesterday on a street. He was taken to Yam joint hospital by patrol and later returned home after treatment. Local authorities reported the incident and are investigating the scene.
Major Ruddy, a long time Army officer dating from 1911, died in an Army hospital. The obituary notes his career from Second Infantry to Quartermaster Corps and Continental Staff, with later duties in Washington DC and Jefferson City. Survived by wife Katherine, son Lt Daniel A Ruddy, daughter Mrs Sterling Wade, and siblings. Funeral planned Thursday.
The County Clerk Laviente J Collins reports total income of 369,622,268 last year, up from 991,0773. The increase stems from higher mortgage taxes and auto permits. Revenue from deeds, searches, and other documents contribute, with fees for licenses and recording services on the rise.
Veterans groups discussed plans to approve a national cemetery site in Upper New York State. Rep Dean Taylor of Troy outlined the bill’s path, with committees to consider site selection and joint action by veteran organizations at a Washington gathering hosted by national officers. The Troy group’s Troy site was supported by state departments and matched by leaders including Abraham C Goldstein.
The nurses aides, part of the Renschict Counts Chapter of the Red Cross, contributed 20,700 hours to local hospitals last year. Since 1912 the corps has trained many volunteers, totaling about 8,000 hours of free time during hospital shortages. Gillett noted the effort relieves the burden on nurses and aides, with training courses in seven facets led by qualified graduate nurses.
Former 41 Engineers Corps lieutenant Simon is discharged and resumes legal practice with the firm of Mphy Aldnel Guy, Riederick & Sinton. He previously served overseas with the Lingineus Carpe and now joins the firm in Neen Tinnaribly.
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