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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1949
Page
1
A 19 page pocket booklet on New York vacation areas is issued under State Travel Bureau supervision by Joseph J. Horan of Troy. The publication includes information and photographs detailing vacation spots across the state.
The booklet, issued with the cooperation of managers, chambers of commerce and resort associations, includes a chapter on each of the 18 vacation areas in the state. It also provides complete data on state parks, 530 resort communities, historical sites, minimum rates and travel accommodations.
Berlin Central School principal Copping resigns effective July 1 to assume Rhinebeck Central School principalship in Rhinebeck New York. He arrived in Berlin in 1933 as principal of Berlin Union Free School and later led the Berlin Central District after area centralization in 1988. He served as Navy lieutenant from 1948 to 1950, commanding naval armed guard units in the Atlantic and Mediterranean and later commanding officer of the Navy V-12 unit at the University of Kansas. The Coppings plan to relocate to Rhinebeck in July.
Averill Park residents and guests are listed visiting and moving events including Harold Gundrum family at Bixby Lake and Mrs Wagstaff returning from Florida. Movements include Rev Jasper Steele to Granville to pastor, Elmer Stahlman family moving to Valade upper flat, and PTA and Rebekah Lodge meetings with refreshments. Legion and auxiliary meet with officer elections planned and Mother's Day gatherings noted.
Jean McCarthy died October 4, 1948 leaving a gross estate of 126,725.40 with deductions 3,145.20 and net 123,580.20. After a 35,000 exemption the taxable estate stands at 118,580.20 with state tax of 11,185.80. Tax data also filed for Nora Higgins who died March 12, 1949 and Tibbits T. Sweet who died November 6, 1948.
Washington marks twenty five years since J Edgar Hoover took charge of the FBI a small agency grown into a national force. The FBI expanded from 657 to 9500 employees and the fingerprint file rose to 111 million. Hoover’s role broadened into anti crime, communism, and national security while he remained a public figure rarely criticized. The piece notes estate details, family mentions, and local notices.
A brief church notice notes a benefit or collection related to Holy Name Society and Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. It mentions Geers in connection with the event and possibly a purchase or donation activity involving hats.
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