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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1949
Page
13
Harvard scientists report the white whale or porpoise in Quebec’s Baguenay River makes high pitched whistles and clucking sounds like an underwater orchestra. The creatures weigh up to 2000 pounds and reach 28 feet, earning the sea canary nickname.
Dr Raymond Gilmore of the National Museum refutes a Harvard report suggesting whale vocalization. He explains the sounds likely arose from nostril air pops and jaw clicks, noting whales and porpoises lack vocal cords and cannot trill like a Disney whale. The study notes deep-water observation and distant whale sightings near resort areas.
At Stillwater High School Alumn Association meeting Thursday Merrill Baker class of 1944 was elected president. Other officers include Thomas Fyan class of 1944 secretary Miss Jean Britt class of 1842 and Clarence Baker class of 1948 treasurer. Mrs Kenneth House named banquet and dance committee chair assisted by Stephen Ropitzky Miss Nancy Doughty and Miss Ilah Kellogg. A follow up meeting is set for 7 30 p m today in the school. Personal items note Eugene Smith Jr returned home from Leonard Hoe toa and Mr and Mrs Harold Campbell with son Timms spend the weekend in Plattsburg.
Louis de San, Belgium charge d affaires for Siam Indochina and Malaya, pilots a small plane to cover his wide post. An 80 year old veteran, he has RAF transport hours, glider champion past, and Asian glider height records. His wife Kiki helps navigate during Bangkok hops from Teheran.
The Averill Park Home Bureau met at the fire house with Mrs. Lean Smith presiding in Mrs. Donald Peck sham’s absence. Leon Smith was elected chairman and Ray Ken as vice chairman, with Ar thur Schafer secretary and Dasfrid White treasurer. New project leaders include Alu main tray, Larry Backer caning, William Blair beginners sewing, John Netbhuc lamp shades and other civic and Christmas activities.
Mrs Maude Strade returns home to recuperate after an operation. Mr and Mrs Fred Horton vacate the Banhart farm and move to Chatham. The W S C S of the Methodist Church visited Eagle Mills W S C S Thursday evening. Mrs Leslie G Bradwell returns to her West Grafton home after winter in St Petersburg and Miami Florida.
Wynantskill and nearby areas held multiple meetings. Mrs. Charles Bonestee led a Friendly Circle session with a treasurer’s report. a lawn party supper was planned for July 9. The Townsend Flan group met at Nellie Windover’s home for luncheon and business. a Syracuse conference is planned for June. Home Bureau members attended an Eagle Mills open house, and the next Wynantskill West Sand Lake group meeting is scheduled for June at Anna De Graaf’s. The Missionary Society met at the Reformed Church with Devo tions, readings on slavery and Arabia, and a covered dish supper planned for June 23 at 7:30 pm.
Mrs. Lawrence P. McKean presided at the All Saints Episcopal Church Women’s Auxiliary meeting held Wednesday at Mrs. D H Blanchard’s home. Reports were presented and a social hour followed with refreshments served by the hostess.
Prague based Rude Pravo reports Czechoslovakia will extend overseas telephone connections. The announcement highlights new facilities and broader links with the Americas.
Polish President Boleslaw Bierut backs Wladyslaw Gomulka as vice-chairman in a reshaped Communist leadership after earlier expulsion for deviation from party principles. Gomulka, 43, had led the Workers Party and later helped form the Polish United Workers Party during mergers.
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