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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1949

Page

3

Nickel Beer War Hits Schenectady At Fretto's

An amid five cent beer dispute reaches Schenectady at Frettos on Fourth Avenue. Elio Matarazzo of the Tavern Owners Association says breweries may halt five cent beer. Frettos claims support for the public and notes strong weekend business. Mrs Josephine Lape, co proprietor of Frettos, defends the price while noting prewar earnings. An emergency meeting of the association shows unanimity against a price war and says local brewers oppose the move. An Albany attorney weighs legality of cutting beer supply. Sam's Tavern in NYC previously cut prices setting a precedent. Frettos previously advertised the five cent beer as here to stay.

New York City Schenectady St Fretts Fretto Josephine Lape Lape Grees Mitter Busines Wese iMra Lape Fassina Assolation Buac&led Yen Terdas Matarazzo Burintse Fretto's Brenera’ Association Albany i Fretton Sam'a Tavern Newyork Samata Frettos

Construction Co To Sue State For Extra Expenses

Fitzgerald Bros Construction Co of Troy and the Carlanan Road Improvement Co of Delmar filed with the Court of Claims claiming 12238 extra costs on 757 miles of the Albany Schenectady road reconstruction due to chemical damage to replaced curbing from salt use. They also seek 72331 balance on the contract begun in 166 and concluded last September. Abnaial RD 1 Eagle Bridge Washington County seeks 20000 for flood damage after a new bridge lowered water cleared land. Koert D Burnham of Essex files for damages after a December 28 collision with a state police car near Latham barracks Route 8, alleging no warning lights and blocked lanes.

A& Joint Sait Albany-Schenecktady Fitzgerald Bros Construction Co Troy Carlanan Road Improvement Co Delmar Abna Ial RD 1 Eagle Bridge Washington County Hoosick River Route 67 Nue Koert D Burnham Essex Latham Barracks Route 8

Accused Of Striking Policeman With Car

LeRoy Watts of 21 Railroad Street Mechanicville pleaded not guilty on a reckless driving charge after arraignment before City Judge Howard J Reilly. The case adjourned until Friday at 10am. Watts remained free on a $310 bond. Patrolman Linwood Gouldon suffering bruises while directing traffic near Park Avenue and North Central Avenue as a group of women moved from V F W Headquarters to Cassidy Funeral Home for services of Pvt Fred H Beck.

LeRoy Watts Railroad Street Mechanicville Jon Howard J Reilly Watts Linwood Gouldon Park Avenue North Central Avenue Mechanicsville Gouldon A& Sisting & Group of V F. W Cassidy Funeral Home Fred H Beck

Williams Named Temporary Secretary at Troy YMCA

In a publication error Mrs Ralph Williams of Round Lake was announced as personal secretary to Frank B Ward general secretary of the Troy YMCA. Ward stated last night the post is temporary pending permanent appointment and Mrs Williams has served in a temporary capacity on the staff.

Ralph BE Willams Round Lake Frank B. Ward Troy

Funeral Held For Chester Nash of Sand Lake

The funeral of Chester Nash, longtime poet and figure in Sand Lake, was held yesterday afternoon. Prayers were said at the hall at 1 pm with services from Winn Presbyterian Church of Sand Lake at 32 pm. Rex Joan C. Havenstein officiated, assisted by Nash’s brother-in-law Rev. Jake W. Crippen. The service occurred at Band Lake Cemetery with post office employees in attendance.

Chester Nash A. Nash Sand Lake Winn Presbyterian Church Rex Joan C. Havenstein Nash Jake W. Crippen de Ranseslaer Baptist Church Chell Eang Band Lake Cemetery

Local Church News and Social Notes Highlight Day

Mrs Earl Shortsierver and Mrs Ian Puffer have returned from New York after several days away. Daval Gaston, son of Rev. and Mrs W E Gaston, is convalescing at the Parsonage and plans to return home soon. His mother is also recovering at home. At the Reformed Church, religious instruction begins at 2:30 PM, the junior and senior choirs are to rehearse at 7 PM and 8 PM. New members were welcomed at the Sunday service.

Earl Shortsierver Ian Puffer Hase New York Daval Gaston Gaston Reformed Church The

Unclear OCR capture of local notices and names

Fragmentary report lists multiple individuals and events at Leonard Hospital and local homes. Mentions ere on Sunday visitations, a broken hip, and a returned traveler, with several names including Lena Yates and Winifred Yates.

Flan Rummage Sale Postponed at Danwood Church

A church rummage sale held by Danwood Avenue Presbyterian Church is postponed from Sunday to a future date. The event, organized by chair Dae in the Gilneas area, was slated for 8 am at 1 Ferre ret osetunda but was canceled due to undisclosed reasons.

Danwood Pecor Gilneas Mins Jane Wiewamy

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