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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1946
Page
5
The YWCA camp schedule released shows facilities at a new site with 196 acres for recreation and programs. It features electricity, modern sanitation, swim, boats, canoes, fields for baseball and golf practice, and a wide range of activities for families and children. Reservations begin June 30 with periods through August, including late July and early August slots.
A quirky character known as the Subway Smeller roams New York streets and subways, walking eight to ten miles daily in search of water leaks and underground faults. He relies on listening devices and telephones to detect vapor and moisture, sometimes illustrating dubious plumbing finds and narrowly avoiding dangers amid a tense security environment.
Springfield residents pursue model railroading through the Capital City Model Railroder group founded in 1940 by twenty business and professional men. They exhibit at fairs, plan expansion, and showcase tin plate and scale layouts with diverse specialties from tin plate trains to track work and design.
A young child was scalded by boiling coffee at home on Grind Street in Albany. The child was admitted to Memoria Hospital with second degree burns on Als body. Hospital officials said the incident is serious but under treatment.
Three motorists were arrested on speeding charges in a local accident. Wilki A. Norris, 8, of Crescent Als, faces driving forky nules four. Alvin G. Pohl, 37, of Salttown Avenue Albany, 38 union and dour, and Joseph DuPont, 2h, of Crabant Avenue Cohoes, were cited for speeds around 43 miles an hour.
An obituary note reports the death of Mother M Bertrand OP at the Dominigin Convent in Albany. The text records her entering the order and service at Pani faceted prt, with sparse dated references and spelling errors in the historical note.
A formal meeting of Tray Corn knights of Calumbus in SC is set to confer a Drath degree on an individual named f Luad, with details about the second degree for AML pron Jmiglorod onion and references to Jimmie. The document notes SHIVELY TORY and John Smgent, plus overseas service with the Wires Cab Division at Tokyay Ele das Dyon and TRO service in December.
Skilmore College will confer 150 bachelor degrees at commencement in College Hall. Carter Davison, recently inducted president of Union College, will be the speaker. President Henry J. Moore will give an informal talk Friday night in Skidvine Hall. A reception for trustees and seniors follows Saturday, with a senior ball at Saratoga. The annual senior art exhibition runs over the weekend in the studio gallery.
Eleven Girl Scouts are listed as inductees for an investiture service at Seventh Avenue ACM. Mrs J W Findrey and Ma Sama Glayborne led the ceremony with Miss Arieny Babe Leak among the speakers. Victors include Mrs Bully Hurd, leader of Brownie Troop, with congregations from Zion Church Liberty Street Presbyterian and Bethel Church noted.
Enis Basieraining Cavet and John Clermont, both from 207 Second Street, completed their year in basic training at the Merchant Marine Cadet Corps School in San Mateo California this week. They will be assigned to a merchant vessel for further training before entering the Merchant Marine Academy at King's Point for commissioning in naval service.
Robert Van Anden resigns as chief of the Wire Department in Hartford, Washington County. His successor, Mr. Von Axpden, will act as interim chief until正式 appointment. Edgay Dailey and others face police investigations after a theft at a local address, where a pipe culver and shovels were stolen.
A man’s body was recovered from the Hudson River near the Port of Albany. Police reported no identification papers. The victim, about 50 years old, weighed around 180 pounds, stood ten and a half inches, with a partly bald head, wearing a blue jacket, gray trousers, and brown shoes.
Steiner of Troy, president of the Society of Safety Engineers, reported on the recent traffic safety conference in Washington. The gathering was addressed by President Truman at a meeting of the American... The conference sessions were conducted with participation from safety engineers and company officials, outlining city traffic safety plans and recommendations.
A reorganized Troy group plans a follow up meeting at Trinity Parish House in Lansingburg. The draft notice mentions Harry Levinstone Nas and Mrs. Milubrod Mor Ginnse in leadership roles as publicity director and organizer.
A. Ah Howse president of Sabhwailen Wilh WIR to be principal speaker at the Albany Chapter of the National Association of Coal Accountants meeting tomorrow. The program includes reports on property investments and will feature Mr Hooswek, Worcester Polytech, ASME member, and NY licensed engineer, noted for earlier work with the German reparations and European asset disposition commissions.
State sheriffs to back a school bus safety law with strict enforcement of movements near school buses. The State Sheriff’s Association voted last night to push complete compliance and stop just before vehicles approach a bus. Louia R. Winrida cited arrests in the campaign against violations of the law.
The Salvation Army Temple hosted a ceremony inducting new Junior Guards and Sunbeams into the Young People’s Legion. Mrs. Riley presided before about fifty attendees, with Maj. Arthur Wealig leading the parade and ATI. West supervising the girls groups. Major Riley spoke as guest in the event at the Tray Temple.
J Frank Kilfoile veteran of Clover Baseball towns and longtime secretary of St Francis de Sales Church died yesterday afternoon after a long illness. He lived at 114th Street and was connected with Troy Union. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday at St Francis de Sales Church with burial at St May's Cemetery.
The C D A held a reception for candidates with guests including Rev Wiktred ot Bouehey and members of the Knights of Columbus Avengonnelte. Local dignitaries and visiting grand regents joined in congratulating new members on induction into the organization.
The Ould Fellows groups announce meetings tonight at Piomend Rack Hall led by Noble Grand with a dinner at $2.30 per person and a Wednesday social. encampment and entertainments planned. A session at Fourth Street with Francis, in charge, follows. An Ancient Mystic Order of Samarit tala meeting is set for Saturday at Giamond Rock Hall with Floyd D. Manson presiding and a Fayoum Sanotocien delegation expected.
State health officials and Dr. Alexander Zoissin advocate a dog control program to curb rabies spread. The plan calls for vaccination, confinement by owners, and spay and neuter measures to prevent outbreaks and protect the public.
In a garbled wartime notice several individuals are described as completing training and being assigned ranks or positions. Cadet Midshimost Robert horns Gritty of 882 Revert Acoue hat is noted as completing phasic zeal and being assigned as third assistant engineer onboard the Wavel Raserve, with commission as ensign. Paimine Giordano of 128 Perry Street is referenced in relation to injuries and a hospital admission. The report mentions a Treasurer Donald Manly of 4th Seventh Avenue and various political or organizational-sounding titles, all amid unclear locations and dates.
A fragmented report describes a woman-run worm farming venture with mention of partnerships and a neighborly network. The piece references names, locales, and various peculiarities surrounding early worm cultivation and related activities.
The College of St Rose will graduate 13 students in a June ceremony at Green Island. Names include Carolyn Ranhik Jane Baylis Matheyn Lolly Nedtrice Foley and others. The program lists the trenday June 1 a Friday June 7 and June 9 pageant events with academic honors and patronage activities surrounding the ceremony.
Albany dispatch reports Deer Dechires Albany autos face lowest sales in years as consumer demand falls. C D Hendon named president of New York State automobile firm amid industry downturn. officials warn market remains weak with days of reduced production and shipments.
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