Explosive Find At Troy Police Desk Prompt Army Response
Troy Police Sgt Arthur Quinlan at Central Station received a live hand grenade from Barbara Mastan of 240 8th St She handed it over and police called the 146th Army Ordnance Detachment in Scotia The grenade was detonated later by the demolition team Witnesses included Dispatchers Tillotson and McClure Police investigate the grenade source and motive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Arthur Quinlan
Central Station
Barbara Mastan
8Th St
146Th Army Ordnance Detachment
Scotia
Army
Quinlan
Charles Tillotson
David McClure
Judge McCall Set In LaBelle Murder Trial
Albany County Surrogate John J. McCall to preside at the murder trial of Richard M. La Belle in Rensselaer County Court after Justice Hunt advised the vacancy. Trial status unclear as jury selection readiness is reported by District Attorney Con G. Cholakis and Public Defender Thomas J. O Connor. LaBelle and his brother Edward were linked to the Rosemary Sway rape slaying of 15 in 1963 with Edward later sentenced to death, commuted, and Richard receiving a life term. Richard has been jailed since November 6, 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Russel G. Hunt
Albany County
John J. McCall
Richard M. LaBelle
Rensselaer
Justice Hunt
Third Judicial District
McCall
John F. Mirch
Mirch
Atty
Con G. Cholakis
Thomas J. O’connor
LaBelle
Edward
Rosemary Sway
Edward First
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Richard LaBelle
Rensselaer County
Hourly Weather Temperatures and Sunrise Sunset
The report notes hourly temperatures and states today’s sunrise at 6 46 a m and sunset at 4 32 p m EST.
Geracito Geraci tano observes first anniversary Mass
A first anniversary Mass for Dominick Geraci tano will be sung Monday November 17 at 8 a.m. in St Anthony's Church. The service honors the memory of the son with attendance by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominick Geracitano
St. Anthony’s Church
In Memoriam Roulier and Ruotolo Family Notices
In memory of Napoleon A. Roulier on the 14th anniversary of his death. Also memorial verses for Joseph Ruotolo and family members noting anniversaries on November 15. The notices express love, remembrance, and ongoing grief from Betty Bud Barba Ruotolo family and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon A. Roulier
Betty, Bud
Barb Ruotolo
In loving memory notices for multiple relatives
Memorial verses honor John W Bagley Homer Bentley Elizabeth Campbell William A Dupont Joseph Mango Charles J Pollay Jr and families. Dates announce November 1951 1955 1962 1968 with sentiments of remembrance and love from children siblings wives and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bagley
Iece
Linda
Emma Bentley
Homer Bentley
Mary Campbell
Elizabeth Campbell
Ann
Tiny
Bozo
Carol
Terry
Beth
Kenny
Eddie
Tracey
Brian
Kerry Dupont
Joseph Mango
Toppers To Meet For First Season Session
The Toppers Twirling Corps hold their season kickoff at 8:30 a.m. on Monday at the Emma Rose Flynn dance studio. Plans for the coming year will be discussed and committees elected. Parents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toppers Twirling Corps
Emma Rose Flynn
Local obituaries list Bendon Carpenter Cipperly DeWitt Diehl
Obituary notices from Leonard Hospital and local funeral homes report the deaths of Thomas G Bendon Ansel D Carpenter Bessie P Cipperly Yvonne Goyette De Witt Robert T Diehl all dated Nov 13 1969. Services set at Riverview Funeral Home Oakwood Cemetery First Presbyterian Church and Bryce Funeral Home with mass and interment plans in Cohoes Troy and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bendon
the Leonard Hospital
Thomas G. Bendon
Grace White
Richard G
Thomas E
Gerald T
Peter R
Matthew T. Bendon
James
Jean) Liney
Charles
Patricia) Wiley
Daniel R
Marcia) McGraw
Richard F
Michael Coyne
Margaret. Bendon
Riverview Funeral
2Nd Ave
St. Patrick’s Church
Carpenter
Ansel D. Carpenter
Stratford Court
Cohoes
Ruth Richardson
Ansel D. Carpenter Jr
U.S. Army
Elijah T. Sproles
Edward Goyette
Anna Goyette
Troy
Bryce Funeral Home
Pawling Ave
Diehl
Samaritan Hospital
Robert T
Union Aide Says GE Won't Bend
Union Local 301 business agent Joseph Mangino criticized General Electric for a take it or leave it offer in wage talks. FMCS mediation set for Monday in New York as workers warn of possible future strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Company
Schenectady
Local 301
Joseph Mangino
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
New York
FMCS
Walter A. Maggiolo
Joe Kirkham
John M. Wilson
Newark
N. J
Mangino
State Court of Appeals
National Labor Relations Act
Woman reports purple paint sprayed on car parked home
Julia Gromack of 502 2nd St. told police Friday her car was sprayed with purple paint while parked in front of 57 2nd St. The incident occurred in a residential block and police noted the report for record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Gromack
2Nd St
Dzubak Ot Rest and Funeral Notices
Obituaries list multiple Troy and Watervliet residents including Louis Dzubak Agnes Gillie Edward Grenier William Jackson Byzar Kilidjian Harold McCabe with funeral details and interment at Elmwood Hill Cemetery St Marys Cemetery St Brigid's Memorial Hospital Samaritan Hospital listed with service times and calling hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Mancini and Sons Funeral Home
4Th St
St. Lawrence’s Church
Elmwood Hill Cemetery
Gillie
Samaritan Hospital
Agnes Birney
Maplehurst Dr
John W
Grenier
Watervliet
N.Y
Edward J. Grenier
Broadway
Wanda C. Sadowski
Edmund J. Grenier
John Carentier
William Brennan
Henry Brousseau
Henry Grenier
Connecticut
Cummings Funeral Home
3Rd Ave
St. Brigid’s Church
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Jackson
Leonard Hospital
William M. Jackson
Ninth St
Troy
Margaretta
Fifth Ave
Benjamin M. Sturges
Kilidjian
Byzar Jazajian Kilidjian
Oskrian Ki
St. Peter’s
Armenian Apostolic Church
McCabe
Memorial Hospital
Harold R. McCabe
Genevieve South McCabe
Florence Keeler
Schenectady
Catherine Little
Latham
James
Lois) Coghill
Charles McCabe
Edna Dupree
Leila E. McCabe
Barthel
Purtell Ave
AlbanyNAACP fete backs Albany student black unity call
At Mario's Theater Restaurant the Troy NAACP chapter marked its 60th anniversary with about 200 members. Donald R. Lee urged black unity and economic power amid Albany disturbances while John A. Sampson pledged support for Albany students. Francis Fitch and Troy leaders affirmed regional backing and Black history instruction in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Troy
NAACP
Association
Mario’s Theater
Lee
John A. Sampson
Albany High
Condi
Francis S. Fitch
Troy High
National Organization
Mario's Theater
Donald R. Lee
New York State
Adrian C. Gonyea
George P. Hill
Albany High Schools Set To Reopen Monday After Walkout
Albany public schools will reopen Monday after a three day closure following a black student outburst. Superintendent James Hepinstall met with a black student delegation and outlined possible policy changes, including expanded Afro American studies programs and diverse lunch options. He emphasized ongoing meetings to decide which demands fit policy and noted the community must work together for lasting improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
James Hepinstall
Hepinstall
Auto Theft Ring to Face Hearing in Mt Vernon Area
Seven men charged in a multi state auto theft ring operat ing across three states were set for a hearing on November 21. State Police said the raid on a Mt Vernon wrecking business and an auto parts yard in New Lebanon led to arrests and the recovery of some stolen property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia County
Mt. Vernon
New Lebanon
Memorial obituaries from Cohoes and area dated November 1969
Names and details of multiple local obituaries including Fred R. Roberts of Waterford Frank P Sawyer Cambria Cambridge and Hazel Williams of West Stephentown. Funeral arrangements listed with dates times and participating churches and homes. Additional survivors and kin across Cohoes Waterford Troy Rexford Cambridge and Albany areas. Graveside services noted for Josephine Wright at Elmwood Hill Cemetery Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
Cohoes Memorial Hospital
Ida Gravelle
Wilfred Seguin
Frank Girard
Donald Smith
Richard DeFruscio
Norman Fraim
Francis Yando
Troy
Harold Yando
Rexford
Clifton
Winston
John Sawyer
Benjamin Douglas
Ausable Forks
Desmond Lawrence
Wilmington
N.Y
Ernest L. Dufresne
Remsen St
St. Joseph’s Church
Scaglione
Cambridge
St. Patrick’s Church
Williams
West Stephentown
Hazel
Charles Williams
Edward
Hall and Higgins Funeral
Stephentown
Reilly and Son Funeral Home
Central Ave
Albany-Schenectady Road
Carter B. Andriance
Wood
Sophie Zelenick Wood
Venus Drive
Loudonville
Mildred McCarthy
Walter Zelenick
Pennsylvania
Vera Kelenski
Katherine Farrell
Mary McMahon
Campion and Sons Funeral Home
Northern Blvd
Shaker Rd
Albany
St. Pius Church
Wright
Josephine
Nee) Bode Wright
William Wright
Mildred Rennie
Emma Wright
William Wright Jr
Miriam Bach
Elmwood Hill Cemetery
Welfare Marchers Seek City Welfare Offices and Bi monthly Checks
Representatives from the National Welfare Rights Organization in Troy and Rensselaer marching on the Department of Social Services presented two proposals to Commissioner Beaudoin. They call for bi monthly public assistance checks and fully staffed intake offices in both cities with possible implementation upon approval by the Social Service committee. The march included 18 adults and three Office of Economic Opportunity staffers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fof Troy
Rensselaer
Dept. of Social Services
John R. Beaudoin
Route 4
Department Administration
Office of Economic Opportunity
Vera Michelson
Duncan Barrett
Docus Bond
Social Service Committee
Board of Supervisors
Wanda McCarthy
Frances Wolfershein
Troy
Court House
Beaudoin
Department Consid
Troy and Rensselaer
Social Services
Two Youths Charged In Theft Of Fifth Avenue Bus Tokens
Troy police arrested two youths Friday evening after they grabbed two money bags with about $12 and bus tokens from a Fifth Avenue bus. Rick E. Fillion 18 was charged with criminal possession of stolen property and held on $500 bail. A 15 year old juvenile will face Family Court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Fifth Avenue
Rick E. Fillion
RD 2
Wescott Road
Speigletown
Central Station
Henry Miller
RD ‘1
Miller
5Th Ave
Wet Mens Garden Shaker Road Notice October 1969
A historical public notice from Shaker Road Colonie Albany area dated October 1969 lists numerous individuals including Walter J. Minkler Marion H. Palmer Frank W. Pollard Florence M. Barnard and others. The fragment provides names tied to a local matter with no clear action described and appears as a period civic notice.
U S Flag Decals Adtorn Police Cars
American flag decals were added to Troy police patrol cars after a Troy Police Benevolent Association resolution. Det Bernard F Madsen received the decals donated by W T Grant Co at the Troy Plaza, following Patrolman ONeil Valenti's suggestion. The plan awaits Public Safety Commissioner Albert F Prezio approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Troy Police Benevolent Association
Bernard F. Madsen
W. T. Grant Co
City Court Grants $900 For Injuries
Troy City Court Judge Matthew M. Dunne approved settlements for two local teens injured in separate accidents. James Jubic, 19, of Griswold Heights, received an infant settlement of 550 for May 8 1968 head injuries in a car crash on Second Street near Monroe Street. Carol Fletcher, 19, of 3027 7th Ave., was awarded 350 for a July 21 fall downstairs at home against Andrus and Barbara LaValley owners of the Seventh Avenue dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Mattthew M. Dunne
Dunne
James Jubic
Griswold Heights
Jubic
Michael Newell
William T. Barnes
Second Street
Monroe Street
Young Jubic
F. A. DeLucia
St. Mary’s Hospital
George M. Jubic
William B. Jubic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Troy Police Dept
Geracitano
Reynolds Army Hospital
Ft. Sill
Okla
J. Paul Baker
Mark Edward
Harold Bulson
Michele Ann
Paul
Bulson
Patricia Miller
Averill Park
HOLT
U. S. Naval Hospital, Submarine Base
New London
Conn
James M. Holt
Jessica Mary
W. Robert Jenks
Michael Shannon
Melanie Marie
James J. Klar Sr
Michelle Fran
Pamela Ann
James J. Jr
Klar
Waterford
Pommer
Lawrence J. Pommer Jr
Tracey Helen
Charles F. Raymond
Carolyn Ann
Barbara
Debbie
Raymond
Janet Page
Stephen Sluti
Tira Lynn
Sluti
Patricia Pitcherd
Mechanicville
Roullier
Joseph Ruotolo
Mary Ann
Rosemary Thurber
Ruotolo
Richard Ruotolo
Wade
Josephine Ee
Memoriam
Bagley
William A. DupOnt
Harry
Mango
Dzubak
Louis T
Juliet Jubak
Juliet Dzubak
Neph
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Albany High Schools
Albany Board of Education
Fitch
Frank Fitch
W.E.B. DuBois
National Negro Committee
Irving D. Goldsberry
John A. Sampeson
Adrian C. Gan
Allen A. Stanley
Bethel Baptist Church
George F. O’brien
V.F
Catholic Charities
By Carl Beck
Robert McCafferty
6Th Ave
James Johnson
Robert Hayden
Robert J. Talarico
Chester Crell
Rensselaer County Auxiliary Police
118Th Street
Wweison Gunn
Harold S. Herrington Jr
Harold M. Barnes
Joan MelIntyre Cornelia Dean Lydgate
Alice L. Spink
Lisa Kelts
U.S
Saratoga County
Dunn’s Liquor & Wine Store
the Florist, Inc
Columbia ST. Cohoes, N. Y
Marine Midland National Bank of Troy
Cellent Opportunity
Personnel Department, Marine Midland Na
Tional Bank of Troy
Fourth and Grand Streets
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