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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1950
Page
16
John E Ryan president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce will speak at the Wholesalers Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce Monday evening at the Troy Club. B M Finnegan president will preside.
The Renapelacr County Red Cross unit announced 32 percent of its $81,000 goal raised to date about $25,883 with a week left. Campaign chairman Oliver F. Geng urged a big weekend push and appeals to residents to contribute what they can. The drive has 1,000 volunteers and 100 paid staff, with Troy divisions raising about $18,000 and branches nearly $8,000.
The Episcopal Church of the Ascension and St Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church plan a joint Anglican Orthodox service tomorrow at Church of the Ascension. Several area clergy will join the St Nicholas choir for the service with benediction vespers and a sermon by Rev. Andrew Ivanyshin, followed by a reception at the parish house.
The Home Bureau will discuss how American culture affects family life with Edward V. Pope of Cornell at 10 am at the YWCA on Wednesday and Thursday. Local meetings follow in Hoosick Falls and North Lane with unit business and reader groups.
The Safford-Coyle case reached closing arguments after six days and 38 witnesses. Plaintiffs claim the Coyle Trucking driver hit James L. G. as he ran from a stopped car in front of the Safford home. Medical experts debated permanent injuries and leg shortening, with defense contending limited impact.
An explosion and fire in a manhole on Cramond Street Colonie injures two youths and a Niagara Mohawk foreman. Martin Frawley 11 suffers facial burns and head contusions while William Hunter 50 receives a fractured hip and head injuries after being struck by a car. Police say the blast blew the manhole cover and a second blast in a nearby manhole caused no injuries. Trooper Tracy Purcell investigated the mishap.
Y.W.C.A. pool offers therapy treatment for polio victims as three young patients undergo frequent water exercises under supervision at the Troy YWCA. The local effort reflects faith and patient rehabilitation amid a broader union services plan by area churches.
Dolan Supply Co owner announces plan to receive deed for the Empire Brush Co property in Port Chester after Empire buys Alpha Brush and relocates. The quadri lateral 40,000 square foot main building plus 7,000 and 3,000 square foot structures sit on about 0.0 acres. The Tudor-era plant, purchased in January, will boost local jobs as Dolan plans a 50 percent staffing increase within a year.
A 400 strong turnout in Hoosick Falls failed to resolve industrial employment issues after the B M Shoe Co announced the plant would cease operations. Community investment of about 9404,000, mortgage holdings of 835,000, and outstanding contracts total 820,184. Stockholders backed seeking another industry if the shoes plant does not resume, with Albany Department of Commerce involvement. Cancellation of the shoe firm’s building case was refused.
Lowell Thomas, famed commentator, described his Himalayan journey to Tibet during a public lecture at Mual Hall drawing a capacity crowd. He spoke of Lhassa and the theocratic Tibetan state, noted the use of yaks and mules for travel, and discussed the political risk of Western influence.
Haymond H. Smith is installed as commander of John J. Phelat Garrison Army and Navy in a ceremony at the Chasan Building. James Dundon presided with Albert Reed assisting. several officers including Edward Pratt and Louis Colteux were installed and plans discussed for annual events and conventions. Freshments followed as the garrison auxiliary hosted. Next meeting set for Friday April 21.
Mr Thomas spoke in Troy under the Industrial Club of the M.C.A sponsorship. The event highlighted local industry support and marked a notable appearance in the community program.
Troy Public Library has received new non fiction and fiction titles to display for a week before adding them to circulation. Featured works include Trop Over the Wall Monica Baldwin Peter Harrison Five American Architect Carl Bridendaugh Fishing Its Fun and Haw 4 B with incomplete author names.
A list-like excerpt presents titles and authors across fiction and non fiction. Notable names include Christopher Isherwood M. Smith Claudia David Mrs Franken and Alexander Key among others. The text resembles a catalog of literary works with varied genres and contributors.
Salvatore F. Pennel, 45, listed as residing in College Ars, was arrested yesterday after an incident described as violating motor vehicle and traffic law. The officer recounted an argument at Federal and River Street before Pennel left a bond for appearance in Holics Court this morning.
Announced vacancies at the Port Tree office for positions in the District of Colombia. Openings include industrial specialist and contractor negotiator with salaries from 3400 to 5400 yearly, plus medical officers and related roles.
Trem Tamarac Row near Chars Corners unheated stove started a fire in a room damaging a wall and ceiling. Firemen from Eagle MH under Chief Dineen arrived at 2 15 a m with extinguishers and hoses. The dog’s barking aroused Mr and Mrs Whithleield, saving their home from further damage.
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