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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1967
Page
8
Troy police reported an odd weekend pattern where drivers were halted for expired stickers not on the rear plate yet produced the valid sticker kept in wallets or purses. Officers reiterated that the sticker must be affixed to the rear plate lower right corner and warned stricter enforcement may occur.
An Albany man, Peter J. Radio, 50, was arrested in Watervliet after a coast to coast pursuit through Defreestville, Rensselaer, Albany, Menands and Watervliet reaching speeds near 100 mph. He struck a parked car on Broadway and was charged with possession of burglar's tools and held for counsel. A second suspect fled. police continue search.
Bethlehem Star Chapter OES will host an official visit tomorrow night at Troy Masonic Temple. Mrs Ruth Backus deputy grand matron and Hinscill P Stephenson district lecturer will attend, presiding with Mrs Rose Coe and Richard Pulenskey. A reception, refreshments, and a dinner follow with Mrs Marjorie Francis presiding.
A 73 year old Pittsfield Massachusetts man, Joseph Dymek, died as firefighters arrived after a blaze started in his second floor apartment. His 72 year old wife Valerie was treated and released for burns and smoke inhalation. Officials blamed careless smoking. Fire damage was confined to the second floor bedroom.
A plane crash near Binghamton killed pilot Arnold Wierorek and four S J Groves Construction executives from North Syracuse plus an engineer Thomas Burns of North Creek. Deputies said the group had planned to fly from North Syracuse but chose to drive instead.
Cub Scout Pack 28 held its monthly meeting at Poestenkill Elementary School. John Lewis and Richard Brennan awarded Bobcat, Bear, and Wolf badges to numerous scouts. a West Point trip is planned for May 27 funded by the winter candy sale. Den 4 presented a cross country hiking skit and Den 3 performed Mountain of Our Country.
Today registration will be held for children entering public school Kindergarten this fall. Parents should bring required documents for enrollment at Birchwood Craig Glencliff Hillside and Rosendale schools.
The 22nd annual Institute on Judaism for the Troy Area Clergy Fellowship was held at Temple Berith Sholom with Rabbi Richard G. Hirsch delivering Religion and the Social Revolution. A luncheon and business meeting followed as leaders urged democratic faith leadership and active societal engagement.
Vincent J. Tofany of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles addressed the Northeastern New York Police Conference at its 14th annual Communion breakfast in Watervliet. More than 350 law enforcement officers attended the 8 a.m. Mass at St Patrick's Church and a breakfast at the Watervliet Elks Lodge. Noted guests included Troy Manager Sidney C. Smith, Public Safety Commissioner John J. Sanvidge, Watervliet Police Chief Charles E. McAndrews, Sheriff William F. Rice, with Melic Vartigan serving as event chairman.
A 20 year old Troy man Robert J King of 135 10th Street pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in Rensselaer County Court for an assault on an RPI student. King received six months in jail but the sentence was suspended by County Judge John T Casey. He was free on $1500 bail with Public Defender Thomas OConnor representing him. The case stemmed from an earlier indictment for third degree assault against Peter S Kapp of 2324 15th Street, who lost a tooth in the January 2 incident on Eaton Road, per Assistant District Attorney William J Doyle Jr.
The Troy Teachers Association Social Committee hosts a luncheon for Troy’s retired teachers at the Troy Club on Saturday May 13 at 12 30 p m Over 80 invitations have been sent chaired by Catherine Delaney with co chairwoman Mrs Caroline Thal mann and invitations overseen by Mrs Eleanor Sweeney Designations are handled by Miss Mildred Baker Transportation is provided and active Troy teachers are invited Reservations go through Miss Delaney at 1404 Park Boulevard.
Blood Donor Day is set for tomorrow from 10 30 a m to 4 15 p m at Grace Lutheran Church 1930 Hillside Ave in Niskayuna. Chairwoman Mrs Robert Gilbert will lead volunteers including nurses and doctors in the drive.
Johnsonville Woman's Society of Christian Service at Christ Methodist Church elected officers for 1987 during a Wednesday meeting at a home hosted by Mrs. Alvin Hoag Sr. Mrs. Ralph Button was named president with Leslie Gifford as vice president and Waldo Becker as secretary and Willett Hunt as treasurer. New committee roles and social hour followed before installation by Rev. Gordon M. Clark.
The Board of Education grants use of Shenendehowa School playground to the Recreation Commission of Clifton Park for a youth program. Activities include basketball softball tennis soccer arts and crafts horseshoes volleyball and swimming trips at Saratoga Spa State Park. Eugene Stefanacci named director with two assistants. a week-long door-to-door fund drive runs from town hall.
A digest on King Arthur myths and legends, noting historians doubt historical certainty. It traces Arthur from 8th century Welsh sources to later medieval writers, mentions Camelot locations, and highlights legends of monsters, magic, and kingship. Includes trivial puzzles and a prize notice from the paper.
The Supreme Court, in a 7 to 2 ruling, overturned obscenity convictions against distributors of spicy books and magazines, declaring the material protected by the First Amendment. Justices varied in views on obscenity, with Justices Harlan and Clark dissenting over the court’s handling of knowledge of material.
Today's winner is Irena Rojcewicz, 11, Worcester, Massachusetts. The notice invites readers to send riddles and jokes to the Riddles Jokes Tell Me Why column and asks for the zip code.
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