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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1944
Page
2
Certificates will be awarded for satisfactory performance in emergency swim skills including jumping and landing, ladder climbing, carrying weights, and meeting standards across a wide range of physical fitness activities.
Dorothy Kivin of 198 South Adler Street Albany files a sled certificate with the County Clerk's office. The action appears to relate to her business name registration or trade pursuit.
Goldstein denied yesterday that Republican Senator Pliny Williamson of Westchester County was retained in a probe tied to reapportion mitigation. Williamson reportedly appeared in court as a Legislature member and received money from the Senate contingency fund, which was later returned to Senate Clerk Mam King.
Statements by Solicitor General Orin G. Judd and Wendell P. Brown deny outside counsel in a reapportionment matter. Senator Williamson is cited for a $4600 fee offer rejected. Williamson reportedly received $4663.13 as attorney in the case. Special Prosecutor Hiram Toads calls the transactions by products of the legislative inquiry.
The will of Joseph S. Kittell who died in the city May in Rensselaer County Surrogate's Court was admitted to probate. Letters testamentary granted to Manufacturers' National Bank. Estate valued at over 75 000 real and 5 000 personal. Trust funds to widow Else D. Kittell with remainder divided among brothers and children. Also probate granted for the will of Mary R. Goodermore of Stephentown. Estate under 5 000 with legacies to husband and relatives. Attorney for Goodermote estate is Ernest L. Boothby.
Raymertown brief mentions confinement of Miss Mamie Fitzgerald due to illness. Mr and Mrs Frank Brock hosted Sundays with Forest Brock family in Petersburg. Mrs MLC Snyder and Mrs Henrietta Holbritter visited sister Mrs P A Grogan in Troy. Dr and Mrs E A Mason died for weekend guests Rev and Mrs Ray Visscher Oswego, Mrs Anna Banford Rensselaer and Kris tina Mason Hoosick Falls. John Baker and family Snyder Lake bought Wing's Garage property and will take possession soon. Mrs Harry Wing and Walter Douglass to occupy downstairs rooms. Mr and Mrs Hari Cushman and son, former residents, visiting sister Mrs Harry Herrington Center Bruna wick.
A new diesel electric locomotive from American Locomotive Co enters shunting duty in Kenwood yards while the Delaware and Hudson waits for the North Creek to Lake Sanford line completion. No. 3000 is valued at 35600 dollars and features clear visibility, rapid start stop, and extended range between fueling. Crews train on its operation as the line to the mines remains unfinished.
South Cambridge resident Ivan Harrington left Sunday evening for Detroit to take a new job. Mr and Mrs Foster Goodrich returned to Fayetteville after traveling to attend the death of his grandmother. Part Virtue left for New York to be drafted into the Army after spending the weekend with Mr and Mrs E S Aiken. A surprise birthday party at the Van Orman home honored Miss Irene Bren epstuhl with Mrs Christopher Van Orman and daughter Francex hosting. Mrs Peter Mateovich and daughter Eleans of White Plains visited Mrs Kenneth Aiken and Mr Aiken this week. Miss Bieana stayed longer, with Mrs Mary Giccia and daughter Maureen joining Mrs Matcovich.
A letter arrived from Harold Bornt an Navy airplane mechanic from Crescent who has been a Japanese prisoner of war in Bataan for two years. The note saying Um well provided a tonic for his family as Harold’s status shifted from missing in action to prisoner. Harold attended Waterford High School and before enlisting in 1939 worked at American Oil Co Waterford. His brother Roland Sorat serves in the Army.
The Court of Appeals will hear arguments in the week of June 5 on the appeal from Supreme Court Justice Francis Bergan’s decision declaring Albany County’s jury system unconstitutional. The record has been filed with the clerk but briefs have not yet been received.
New York State Education Commissioner Dr George D Stoddard designated June 29 to 23 as physical fitness test week aligning with Regents exams. About 325000 boys and 325000 girls in state high schools will take tests to meet state standards, with awards of state certificates for those who qualify. Tests for boys cover six areas including obstacle course gymnastic activities track and field and water safety. The girls program details follow the same aims with an allround certificate to honor achievement.
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