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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1949
Page
19
Governor Dewey opened the 30th anniversary New York State Conference on Social Work in Buffalo, distinguishing the welfare state philosophy from the power of a free modern state. He cited the Lehman Dulles senatorial race and his own appointed role in addressing welfare policy.
The Holy Name Society at St Patrick's Church Cohoes inducted two new members amid a debate on welfare state philosophy. Rev Thomas A Curley read the pledge as candidates were instructed by Rev William F Tenaban. A reception followed and the gathering closed with benediction. Plans for a city toy drive were announced by the Cohoes Paid Firemen's Association meeting later today.
The New York Liquor Authority schedules a hearing Friday at 10 am to decide on renewing a license for Little Times Squares Tavern at Ontario and Buratoge Streets, Cohess. Joseph Kupiec, owner, has pursued the license for over four years with prior renewals denied. suit and appeals followed.
Silliman Club of Silliman Memorial Presbyterian Church Coboes outlines plans for a Pares Post Party on Wednesday November 30 at 6 pm with public attendance. Mrs William A R Krause president presided. Committee chaired by Mrs Charles Colgan will organize the event with an entertainment program and other features. the annual Christmas party will follow at 6:30 pm in the church house with three groups led by Mrs Henry Van Dusen Miss Maude Watson and Mrs Douglas Fletcher handling arrangements and refreshments.
The Manor Unit of the Albany County Home Bureau Cohoes holds its monthly meeting tomorrow at 8 pm at the YWCA on Mohawk Street. Mrs Gordon Tabner presides. plans include the annual Christmas party and stuffing stockings for hospitalized children. Mrs Roland Jones will speak on meat preparation.
South Dakota Penitentiary warden Norton Jameson bans comic books and magazines for inmates. He notes a large library and subscribes but argues readers seek variety, while about 3,200 volumes exist and many titles have been checked out in the past year.
A memorial meeting honoring deceased Imperial Chapter members of the Order of the Eastern Star was held at the Cohoes Masonic Temple. The altar was draped in memory of those who passed in the last six months. Initiation of a new class is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the Temple, with rehearsal on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 pm led by Norma B. Hardenburgh and Franklyn H. Ashby.
The Alumnae Club of the YWCA Cohoes plans a card party tonight at 8 with prizes for high scores and refreshments. Patricia Walsh chairs, with Alice Doody on refreshments, Mrs Hileen Corr Lynn on prizes, and Margaret Carlson on reservations. The Junior-Senior group hosts a faculty tea Tuesday 4 to 5:30 at the Y for Cohoes High School. A Teen-Age Glee Club rehearsal at 7:30 tomorrow prepares for a December concert series beginning Dec 6 and a Hanging of the Greens event on Dec 11 at the Y.
James Drummond 93 of 1 Main Avenue Cohoes died yesterday after a short illness. He was born in Calderbank Scotland and lived in Cohoes many years. He worked in the express business before retiring and belonged to Silliman Memorial Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a daughter Helen King of Cohoes and two sons Harry of Schenectady and Earl of Cohoes. Funeral services tomorrow at 2 p.m. from A D MacAffer 8 Mohawk Street with Rev Thomas Glenn Cannon officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
Jacksonville article notes snake products used for food medicine and leather. Estimates list canned meat, raw skins, venom-derived antivenom, and leather goods with prices from 1.75 to 45 dollars. Delicacy gaining popularity per Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission.
Waterford will host the November P T A meeting in the school auditorium at 8:00 pm with a men’s night program led by Chairman Dwight Lowther and a twenty-voice minstrel chorus directed by Frank Fitzpatrick. James Carr and Thomas Dalton will host with First Grade fathers assisting. Also scheduled are Presbyterian meetings at John’s Memorial with a 6:30 pm covered dish supper and votes on the 1950 church budget.
The fog crippled London transport with zero visibility in parts of the city and thousands delayed one to two hours. Buses trains ships and aircraft halted as run convicts guided by improvised torches. Thames shipping stopped by midnight.
Degrees conferred and short addresses concluded a meeting directed by Mrs. Jessie Bleackley. Oscar Gorham surprised dancing muse. A buffet supper served by Mrs. Helen Gilbert’s committee. Next meeting Nov 25 to initiate candidates. Rehearsal set for Nov 28 at 3 pm. Waterford High School hosts Turkey Toddle dance Dec 9 9 pm at the gym with Frank D'Amico’s orchestra. Nell Whitehurst named general chair. Mrs Leo P Dupree elected District Corps Council president at annual meeting in West Coxsackie. No December meeting. Athens gathering January 8 for council event.
Police hunt 66 year old Fred Stroble after the dismembering murder of Linda Joyce Glacoft six found buried behind a house in Hollywood. Detected evidence and forensic notes describe rape and strangulation. Lindas disappearance timeline tracks with Stroble, once bailed on child molestation charges, tied to a child under a neighbor roof.
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