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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1946
Page
3
A temporary wooden gate was installed at the rear yard of Rongselaer County Jail to block a recent escape attempt by five prisoners. Deputies will monitor the site 24 hours daily once the new gate is complete, with officials noting iron-for-gate delays and potential further changes pending.
The article notes vacancies in the sheriff's office with many filled by provisional Troy policemen. Sheriff Craver has not commented, but sources say Republicans in town may fill remaining and future vacancies. He favors Troy Police Department members for jail posts, citing veterans preference.
The Upton Chapter GES held Stillwater Memorial Night at the Masonic Temple on Thursday. Mrs Myra Truland opened with a welcome and poem, altar memories honored the deceased, and music was rendered by Mrs Helen Doughty. Plans for Step-up Night on December 1 and initiation ceremonies were announced with rehearsal set for Sunday. Entertainment and general committees were named, followed by games and awards to several members. Refreshments were provided by hostesses. Personal notes mention Lewis Motl and his daughter attending Emil Widmer’s wedding in Detroit. Harry Bloomingdale hosted a bridge gathering with awards to several players. the club to meet December 4 at Mrs Ralph Walsh’s home.
Clifton Park notes report weekend visitors Anthony Makowski and Mrs Makowski hosted by William Inghiant in Fultonham. Andrew S Molnar and Fort Groat attended a New York State Volunteer Firemen's Association law session in Albany. Clifton Park Bowling League shows nine weeks in play with SFawthrops leading at 18 9 and Irms Dorings tied for second 15 12. Christophers Tingeleskis are tied for fifth with 12.
Halles sits last with 10 wins and 17 losses as Fanthrops beat Christophers in three straight on Tuesday night. Doringson defeats Pingolsits in three games while Travis tops Hitlers two to one.
A Ramford School program invites elite figures like Edhyued R. Stettlinus Jr and Joseph W. Frazer to live with students for two weeks to explore a Scientide Approach to education. The plan blends academic study with practical training, aiming to produce independent, well-versed citizens able to think, argue, and lead across fields. Twenty four of 74 selected students, aged 17 to 21, engage in this immersive curriculum.
A new large radar system costing about 140000 pounds will be installed to monitor ships along 14 miles of Mersey sea lanes. The project, led by the Harbor Board, aims to guide vessel movements from a tower on Liverpool’s riverfront. Captain Hart, the ships surveyor, notes the plan will enable ships to proceed in any weather, with a salvage vessel ready for foggy conditions and a diverse crew from ten states and five foreign countries. The faculty at the school involved is cosmopolitan, and experts liken the move to a major advance in secondary education.
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