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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1949
Page
1
Daniel Denkels died at 54 after a rapid onset meningitis while awaiting inauguration as Ithaca mayor-elect. The Democrat, elected to replace Bert T. Baker, operated a local pharmacy for 48 years and was to assume office January 1.
Skin irritation with red blotches is eased by Peterson’s Ointment sold at druggists. Apply a thin balm to stop itching and soothe smarting, improving appearance and feel. Money back if not delighted.
New York columnist Ezie Pings predicts American music will challenge European grand opera. He points to new songs by Irving Berlin Cole Porter and Richard Rodgers as signs of evolving form and popularity in the U.S. scene.
Hong Kong reports a new anti Chiang Li May leads a proposed Nationalist split with Gen. Pai Chung-hai and others forming a rival government. Li, in a Hong Kong hospital, may seek U.S. aid as Chiang and Pat discuss Chungking talks.
New York Mayor O'Dwyer spent Sunday away from Miss Sloan Simpson, dining at the Waldorf Astoria and attending mass with his niece Joan O'Dwyer. A press stir over his weekend visits included a Gideon Putnam Hotel interruption and a later escape to a skylight, described as a sad experience by police.
The Averill Park and Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Co plans a game party fund raiser. The event is Friday December 2 at Burden Lake Casino with proceeds for new equipment. William Rendert chairs the arrangements.
Atlanta reporter Harold Helfer surveys U S cities for the American Legion magazine. He claims Atlanta has one pretty girl for every two men, Dallas one in three, El Paso one in eight, New Orleans one in twelve, asserting the South has more pretty girls than other regions. Overall, Helfer cites a general rate of one in three.
Dr. Harry E. Hansen a Ballston Spa veterinarian received a ride request from a farmer who claimed a sick cow needed care. After driving the distance the farmer admitted no cow was ill and noted Hansen charged 3 dollars for a visit while a taxi would have cost 15 prompting a humorous redirection on value and travel.
An old advertisement touts Doan's Pills as a decades long remedy for backache swelling and urinary symptoms. It claims the diuretic clears toxins from the blood and promises gentle relief and renewed energy. The copy urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.
In Portland Maine a 16 year old high school girl Katherine B Furbish was fatally wounded in her bedroom during a struggle with her boyfriend Franklin Wade 16 over a revolver Investigators say the shooting appears accidental with both teens holding the gun Wade was not charged and the case was ruled an accidental shooting by County Attorney Dantel Mes Donald
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