Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Troy Record in Troy, New York

We have 11,141,790 pages in New York

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1950

Page

5

Waldron Post Installs Officers

Waldron Post American Legion installs officers led by Jean E. Van Buren as 29 commander at the post home in Schaghticoke. Installing officer John Bowker of Rensselaer County Legion outlines Memorial Day observances with parades and ceremonies in Valley Falls Johnsonville and Schaghticoke. Murals donated by Schaghticoke residents to honor dead veterans will be dedicated at an open house.

Jean E. van Buren Charles Waldron American Legion Icnaght Hicoke John Bowker Rensarlaer County William Puretong Robert Ralaton Robert Edwards Wallace Foster Allen R. Herrick Clarence M. Ivernon Vernon Lebarge Gordon Foster John Lesson Tam Will Inn Chepler Craknard Pant Valley Falls Johnsonville Ierabera Clum Corhers Schaghticoke Hoosick Schaghtiecke

Veterans fill two posts in City Engineer Office

Joseph P. Reardon and John Buckley appointed as junior civil engineer and junior draftsman, replacing vacant positions. Reardon heads the field survey party. Buckley, a RPI graduate, assists with mapping modernization and city projects including Griswold Heights and Carroll's Hill surveys.

Ralph G. Champagne Joseph P. Reardon Twelfth Street John Buckley Locust Avenue Reardon Barnet Steiner Traffic Commission RPL Buckley R.P.I Griswold Heights Carroll's Hill

Diamond Jim Nave Suffering Stomach Ailments

The note questions Diamond Jim Nave or similar stomach pains and suggests Udea tablets as relief. It markets Udea with claimed ingredients and quick soothing effects, promising money back if relief is not found within hours. The ad references historical figures and urges purchase for indigestion and heartburn.

Diamond Jim Diamond Jim Brady

Woman's Body Found in Hudson River Near Albany Docks

The body of Mise Jane M. Rutledge, 74, of Albany was found floating in the Hudson River near the Red Oil Co docks. Coroner Anthony Matera said death resulted from drowning after a post mortem by Dr Louis Wirth. Police and witnesses located the body and identified it through her nephew William P Butler. The deceased had been in ill health and a funeral service followed at St Marys Church with LaSalle Institute students participating.

Mise Jane BE. Mutledge de Witt Brrest Albany Hadson River Rhed Oil Co Renatolaer Anthony HE Matera Jnet Hight Louis Wirth Renaselaer Ferry Street Mian Rutledge Parther W. Rutledge Albany County Delaware and Hudson Rensgelaer Charlies Roehr Rensselaer Polite Matera William J. Lyons William M. Slavin Ranaeeet Wi Ee Catholic FR. P. 1 Will Rive William P Fede Mohawk Street LaSalle Institute St John Baptist de LaSalle

Blast Death Toll Rises in Amboy Disaster

The South Amboy blast killed several and injured more than 390 as Rescue teams cleared munition debris on the waterfront. Coroner Frank Kurzawa listed 24 bodies recovered, with six missing or mangled, as Army units and state police controlled the area and police restricted access.

Frank Kurzawa Middlesex County Walter Simpson Aoffice South Amboy Huainese

Germans Say Russia Stirs Civil War Across Germany

West German Socialist Party accused Russia of inciting civil strife between East and West Germany. At their Hamburg convention the party adopted a resolution alleging Soviet officers train a "people's police" army to wage civil war, backing claims that Russia is rebuilding the old German army under Communist banners. estimates put the force at about 40,000 men.

Hamburg Germany West German Socialist Party Russia West Germany Zove “People's Police

YMCA Council Tables Plan To Admit Women

The National Council tabled for a year a proposal to admit women to its ranks. The vote was 67 to 78 on the proposition amid a largely orderly final session. The council elected Harper Sibey of Rochester as president to succeed Eugene McCarthy of St Louis and chose Cleveland for the 400th anniversary convention June 21 24, 1951.

Y.M.C.A. Council Buffalo National Council of the Young Men's Christian Association Thejand Carpenters and Glazers YALCA Vaalcaa Harper Sibbey Rochester Eugene RL McCarthy St Louis Cleveland Then

Senior Tibbits Cadets Will Meet Tonight

Senior Tibbits Cadets will meet at 8 p.m. today in the rooms of St Joseph English Post Army and Navy Union Chasan Building Steadway and Fourth Streets. Carnival and Easter hall committees report, a social follows. President J Donald Amyot presides.

Tibbits Cadets St Joseph English Post Army and Navy Union Chasan Building Steadway Fourth Streets Tro J. Donald Amyot

Insurance men set up claims office after waterfront blast

Insurance men in South Amboy plan to pay about 4,000,000 to policy holders as officials estimate total damage near 20,000,000. Coast Guard inquiry convened in New York City to determine blast cause. Survivor Austin Stotle, from South Amboy, testified, saying he did not know what happened. Munitions were loaded from a railroad train onto four barges for transfer to the Flying Clipper of Isbrandisen Co. in Lower New York Bay.

South Amboy Coast Guard Board of Inquiry New York City Austin Stotle Isbrandisen Co New York Bay

Railroad worker suffers hand injury at yard scene

George Toraty, 54, of Mechanicville, was hospitalized at Samaritan with a injury to his right hand suffered while working at the Delaware and Hudson Railroad yard. He was reported in fair condition.

George Toraty North Second Street Mechanicville Samaritan Jentment Delaware and Hudson Baroad Yard Mechanicvile Hiccondian Arard

Mechanicville Woman Dies Waiting for Train

Mrs Elizabeth Lauterhorn of 212 Sponge Street Mechanicville collapsed at the Albany Union Station platform while awaiting a train. Rushed to Memorial Hospital, Albany, she died at 4 25 p m. Coroner Frank O Connor ruled death due to hospital causes.

Mechanicville Union Station Albany Elizabeth Lauterhorn Sponge Street Mechanicy Mamorial Hosbital Albans

Democrat Leader Dies in Wisconsin Mystery

An obituary note reports the death of local Democratic figure Frank H. Spotty, age 73, found dead yesterday at his home in Ruland Wisconsin. Officials say the death appears natural with no foul play suspected. further details are scarce in the fragment.

Ruland Frank H. Spotty Demarcatie Las Wes

Obituaries and funeral notices from Troy and nearby towns

The page records numerous funeral services and notices. Tanerale Vereral of Mrs. Frits, Malachi Griffis, Mr. Grills, and Mr. Kearns are mourned with masses at St. Francis de Sales and St. Francis de Bales churches. Julia Congdon, Mrs. Burke, Mrs. Prescott, Mrs. Kellogg, and Mr. McDermott are also listed among the deceased. Details include dates, masses, church affiliations, bearers, interment sites, and officiants across Troy, Menands, Cohoes, and surrounding communities.

Rites Planned for Dr George H Steiner Former Trojan

Committal services will be held at Elmwood Hill Cemetery for Dr George H Steiner who died Saturday in Springfield Massachusetts. He was formerly of Troy and husband of Ida Kuhle. He held life memberships in several local fraternal orders and was a member of Springfold Commandery Knights Templar. Funeral notices for Miss Anna Murphy and Mrs O Sullivan follow with details of services and interment at local churches and cemeteries.

Elmwood Hill Cemetery George H. Steiner Troy Springield Mass Ida 8. Kuhle Steiner Hudson River Chanter RAM Evening Star Lodge Waterpebce Springfold Commandery Knights | Templar

Seven year old girl dies from burns in accident

Seven year old Natalie Kuhrt wandered near home on Saturday and was burned when her dress ignited. She died yesterday. Funeral details for William Kearns and Philip Ryan Sr. are listed, with services at Himes Funeral Home and Church of the Visitation, Schuylerville, interments at St. Peter's and St. Mary's Cemeteries. Survivors include multiple children and grandchildren.

Tenawanita Pearanld Natalie Kuhrt

Notable Names Listed for Evergreen Cemetery Interment

Walter Franklin Frank Apple Frank Wolfe and Milton F Joy are noted as interred or connected with Evergreen Cemetery Wynantskill. The record lists these individuals in relation to the cemetery or funeral notices, indicating burial arrangements or memorial references in the Wynantskill area.

Franklin Walter Apple Frank Wolfe Milton F. Joy Evergreen Cemetery Wynantskill

Harry L. Davis Dies Former Ohio Governor at 72

Harry L. Davis, 72, former governor of Ohio (1921 22), died at his home in suburban Shaker Heights after a long illness. He led Cleveland as mayor for four terms and later ran an insurance business. Davis withdrew from politics in 1930s after heading the Cuyahoga County Republican Party.

Cleveland Harry L. Davis Ohio Shaker Mee Este Davie Davis

Melpene Girl Named Dean's List at New York College

Suzanne Mane Bain, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Bain Metros, named to the Dean's List at New York College for Teachers. She is a freshman and from Melpene.

Fia Liet New York College Foe Mise Suzanne Mane Bain Donald Bain Metros The Bones

Theater groups back Independence Drive in Albany region

Theaters in Albany Schenectady and nearby areas join the Independence Drive campaign led by Bany as general chairman to promote bond sales without selling bonds themselves. Associate chairmen include Guy Graves and Charissa Smackwith. A July 4 Liberty Bell replica visit is planned with Navy escort trucks.

Trey Orth Movie Beusee Albany Ghasectady Uparate A. & Bayoad Dribany Ariva Guy Graves Ares New Apaparman Charissa A. Smackwith Troy Mr. Ullman

Four Hurt In Double Car Collision At Glens Falls

Four people were injured in a two car crash near Glens Falls. Dr. Busman and his wife escaped serious harm when his car collided with James Funicello’s auto. Busman was treated for facial and hand lacerations and released. State Troopers and county deputies investigated. no further injuries reported.

Glens Falls Hospital Busman James J. Funicello Prospect Street Glens Falls Funicello Barney Gagliardi Garfield Street H. J. Kane K. J. Benson Troy Warren County Martin Bell Bernard Alten

Police Assist Several Ill Injured Persons

William Meehan of 624 River Street was taken to St Mary's Hospital after a fall from a stoop at 2414 Sixth Avenue. He suffered hand and head lacerations and was treated by Dr. Ron Dodd. Patrolmen William J. Ryan and John Grimmick conveyed him to the hospital.

William Meehan River Street St Mary's Hospital Sixth Avenue Ron Dodd William J. Ryan John Grimmick

C C H S Alumni Plan Communion Meeting Named Leaders

Dr Harold Williams named chairman and Miss Mar Cole Stilton named cochairman for the Catholic Central High School Alumni Association Communion breakfast set for June 25. Paul Conway, president, announced appointments for a reception and new graduate event to be held at the Hotel Lincoln Spital. Also noted, Carol Ann Castle, 18 months, treated for a throat ailment after being taken to St Mary's Hospital and sent home.

Harold Williams Page Vonce Miss Mar Cole Stilton iorie-Minka Cochairman Mares Hospital Lincoln Spital Catholic Central High School Paul Conway Aelf John V. Dunn Earl Reizinf Francis Fox John Lane Carol Ann Castle Harrison Place St Mary's Hospital

Troy Shoe Repair Shop Owner Dies

Anthony Vazzana co owner of Vazzana Brothers Electric Shoe Repair Co in the south end died suddenly at his home at 365 Second Street aged 52. Fire Department inhalator failed to revive him. He was a long time partner with his brother Sylvester Vazzana. He was a communicant of St Josephs Church and a member of the Holy Name Society and Troy Lodge of Elks. Survived by wife Lucy Teresi, mother, son Anthony Jr, daughter Lenore, sister Mrs Frank A D Amico and brother Sylvester. Funeral from the residence Wednesday at 9 am and from St Josephs Church at 9:30 am with solemn requiem mass. Interment at St Josephs Cemetery.

Julia Congdon John Congdon Slahth Troy Mie Congdon James BE Mary Crannell Bhe William Ez, Congdon Trinity Methodial Church Women's Society of Chelatian Service Mwnister Walter B.gormly Clarence Parker Canyonville Ore Fred Beagle Edger Austin Sidney Albert William Colvin North Bennington Baldwin Everett ©. Gardiner First Baptisl Church of Hoosick Falls Grandview Cemetery Burke Sarah Fallon J Burke Hoosick Street Our Lady of Victory Church John D. Collina Joseph M. Heenan C. Edward Hickey Winifred DeLong William ©. Duncan Prescott Margaret F.prescott William A. Toohey Fu Edward L. and Sherrock Auneral 114Th Street Lee Kellogg Miss Lansingburg Frances L. Kellogg Menands Sacred Heart Mra Sacred Heart Mra. Kellogg Resided At 23 Brook Church, Cohoes St. Marpastor Raymond J. Robert Garet’s Episcopal Church Henry Lambert Franklin Charles B. Frank Wynante Yin John Bonfantel Thomas & Miller Krome West Sand Lake Henry J. Willem M.william E. Gaston Howard J. Prescott William Wynantskill Reformed Church F. Hansbury Earl C. McMahon Fcinting Robert Leonidas Steines State Omier Springfield Dental Society American Dental Society Holy Name Society Clune Charlotte Troy Council K. of C Steiner Willard Philip Ryan Brattleboro Church of the Visitation Schuylerville St. Mary’s Cemetery Mr. Ryan Victory Mills St Michael Anthony Vazzana Vazzana Brothers Electric Shoe Repair Co South End Second Street Raoul E. Vezina Italy Vazzana Sylvester Vazzana St. Joseph's Church Troy Lodge of Elks Lucy Teresi Michelina Vazzana Anthony Vazzana, Jr Lenore Vazzana Frank A. D

Hanley To Speak At Rotary Conference In Glens Falls

Acting Gov Jos R Hanley will address the 253rd district conference of Rotary International in Glens Falls along with other speakers at a luncheon to be held Friday noon at the Queens Hotel. Lois Tinney of South Glens Falls has been named a Saratoga County representative at Girls State this summer.

South Glens Falls Saratoga County Girls State Jos R. Hanley Lois Tinney Main Street Rotary International Glens Falls Saratoga Hantey Ro County American Legion Auxiliary Queens Kurv Aosel Germany Glene Falls Hanley Conrad Svendsen Oslo Norway Svendsen Queensboro Hotel Alonzo W. Morgan

Women's Club Communion Breakfast Highlights Anti Communism Message

The Women's Club held its annual Communion breakfast with about 100 members of the church attending at Burden Lake Casino. Father Brendan Lynch of St. Joseph College spoke on strengthening Catholic unity to halt communism. The event included vocal selections, prayers, and remarks by Mrs. James J. Dunne and Mrs. Arthur H. Stevens, with Mrs. George L. Nugent as general chairman.

Heart Church Burden Lake Raw Brendan Lynch OFM Jeone College America Father Lynch Mather Lynch Edmund F. Gibbons Edmund F. Gibbons, D.D Geneval Electric Co Schenectady United Electrical Workers Union NLRB James J. Dunne Mra Arthur H. Stevens Michael J. Sullivan Frank J. Tilley Ward Hickey Sacred Heart Church l George L. Nugent Jobe &Crable Cochairman

Troy Postal Clerk Named State Delegate to Convention

Richard M. Colling a Troy Postoffice clerk was elected as one of two state delegates to the National Federation of Postoffice Clerks convention to be held in August in Cleveland Ohio He will represent about 1000 state postal clerks at the biennial gathering in Schenectady with Troy locals Arthur Judge Donald Fisher and Daniel O Connell among the accompanying delegates Speakers included former Senator Mead Representative Kearney and Mayor Begeley of Schenectady

Richard M. Colling Troy Mr. Collins Arthur Judge Donald Fisher Daniel O'Connell TW. 6 James M. Mead Buffalo Bernard W. Kearney Cloversville Owen M. Begeley Schenectady

iTrojan Reelected IBy State Art Teachers

Raymond Henry of Troy was reelected treasurer of the New York State Art Teachers Association at the annual meeting held Saturday Byukalo. Other officers named include Joseph Page of Lawrence Illinois president Albert W Ryerson Elmira vice president Miss Louise Sanger Oceanside corresponding secretary Miss Many Moriex Watertown and Teterding arc relay.

Raymond Henry Troy New York State Art Teachers Association Byukalo Joseph Page Lawrence Albert W. Ryerson Elmira Louise Sanger Oceanside Miss Many Moriex Watlertown Teterding Arcrelay

Also Mentioned on This Page

Waldron Post Tappan Ranges Trojan Hardware Co Congress Ziain Talia SP. Ee Ee Sawce LaSalle Jmim Ween St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Harry S. Weyrich Tibbits E Obituary Tanerale Mother of Christ Danial M. Walsh Nicholas T. Weat Milford John A. Follett St. Mary's Cemetery Father Starks Mr. Grills Malachi Griffis Joseph C. Malone St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mr. Kearns Bessie Kellogg Bessie L. Austin Kellogg Albany Hospital Brookin Mich Edward A. Kellogg Tito Miss Murphy Anna V.murphy Sheeran Erzan Offeriory John Ark Edward A. Warnier Hiward L. Ryan Charles ‘Sand Jinkeph BR. Mythol- Nand St Mary's Clanetery Trige oMriming Mra O'Sullivan Mire Mary Sullivan Rao Am Faret Avenue John Gavin Bonita William Kearns Himes Fifth Avenue St. Peter's Church Bede A. Dauphinee O.F.M Siena College St. Peter's Bendict J. Beiso Fourth Street Willard Sheeran W. S. Cunningham Edward McHale Beiso I T McHale James O Mera C.C.H.S. Alumni Plan Communion Troy Shoe Repair Rotary iTrojan Iby Wen Richard Marshall Berk-Ray River and Middleburg Sts Pleasantdale Irviing Chase Town Attorney Peterson & Packer Coal CO Fulton and
Search Courier

Search the Troy Record Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Troy Record?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication