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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1949
Page
5
James W. O'Crowley, new Troy Chamber of Commerce president, names a five-member planning group to study city needs and potential projects. The committee will review industrial expansion housing waterfront facilities and parking while meeting regularly to propose measurable goals for the community.
Students from Averill Park Central School will stage an athletic demonstration during the PTA meeting at 8 p.m. today under the direction of Miss Iona Cole and Albert DeShaw. High school buses will show sports techniques, junior high girls perform rope climbing and tumbling, high school girls construct human pyramids, and sixth graders present round and square dance exhibitions.
Miles A McGrane of 21 Hawthorne Avenue receives permanent appointment as veterans councilor at the Veterans Service Agency effective May 16 following a state examination. Salary 4242 with a cost of living allowance. The agency offices are at State and First Streets Albany. McGrane is a World War II veteran and previously held provisional status since the earlier appointment.
Mrs M Carbinn confined to Samaritan Hospital. Meetings to be held in district schools tomorrow at 6 pm. Miss Carolyn Carner to marry Friday. Mothers Club classes opened for prospective mothers in Renwyck housing area, taught by Instructive District Nursing Association, three classes 7 to 9 pm. Topics include prenatal care feeding and family diet. Black widow spiders in United States cited from Britannica.
Health Division of Troy Council of Social Agencies studies eye glass services for children 4 to 17 years old over a three year period. The report notes adequate current city dispensing, recommends coordinated clinic scheduling, stronger follow up, better staff familiarity with resources, and wider distribution of survey copies to schools service clubs and state education officials.
A Rensselaer County study shows most referrals come from children's institutions with little use by the general public. About 1,000 children with vision defects are treated annually. 8 percent of school testers reveal defects and 70 percent receive treatment. The Health Division accepted the findings as preliminary for further study.
A fashion show at St Josephs Hall complements a card and game party to benefit St Josephs School renovation. Cochairs Mrs Joseph L Ryan and Mrs John J Powers lead the committee with volunteers handling tickets, door, tables, prizes, ushers, publicity, refreshments, and special awards. Models include Mrs Noah Vandenburg and Virginia Kelly with commentator Mrs William Kennedy and music by Miss Julia L Walsh. Proceeds support school improvements.
Q and A format on car maintenance covers ignition timing vacuum advances and distributor issues. The piece explains fuel pump checks, tire pressure, engine cooling, misfires, and steering alignment with practical diagnostics and expert tips.
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