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Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1949

Page

2

City budget shows state aid and utility taxes rising

The 1950 budget estimates total 1,896,967 in revenues with state education aid of 567,201 and utility taxes adding 100,000. Water bureau items rise to 204,266 operating and 275,000 surplus, while license revenues total 13,925 from seven license types. Parking meters expect 31,000, pool receipts 7,000, and delinquent taxes add 2,110 to 17,301. Mortgage taxes stand at 326,000 and mayoral office at 100.

Department of Education City of Troy New York State Bureau of Water Ansl Bureau Water Bureau Prospect Park IMS

Blacksmith On Wheels Campbell Hill

Roy Schnaare, an ex GI, adapts to the horse and truck era by shoeing horses on farms. He travels in a panel truck fitted with forge, anvil, tools, and stock of horseshoes to reach rural customers.

Campbell Hill I. Gpi Roy Schnaare Schnaare

Girl's Backyard Circus Delights Seventh Birthday

Gail Garland returned home to a surprise in her Downey yard a full backyard circus with life size lion cutouts trained riders and a ringmaster crafted by her father Jack Garland after three months of planning. The event featured clowns recordings and concessions as Gail enjoyed the festive spectacle with neighbors and family.

Downey Cal Gail Garland Jack Garland Gail Daddy Mommy Garland

Thanksgiving visitors and community events in New Hyde Park area

The text notes multiple Thanksgiving guests including Mr and Mrs Walter Eckel and Robert Peck with Richard, Mrs Alice Baker and John Baker in New Hyde Park. It mentions election of Farm Bureau officers at North Chatham, a Men's Club Family Night, and various local visitors including Mrs Jerry Rundel of Hudson and Mr and Mrs Chester Funk. Additional guests include Mr and Mrs William Anson and family in Nevis, and Mrs Richard Wetzel of Scarsdale.

Stushan Walter Eckel Robert Peck Richard Alice Baker New Hyde Park John Baker Marilyn Wager Skidmore Fred J Phyllis Sutherland Simmons Eckel Albany Chester Funk Farm Bureau North Chatham Jerry “Rundel Hudson William Anson Russel Anson and Sons Nevis Richard Wetzel Scarsdale William Hansen Norine Hagar Home Bureau Training School Muitzeskill

Farmer Believes Water Jugs May Be Fire Bugs

Percy Ti AP reports that a farmer in Ti Bow County argues many haystack fires start from sun heated water jugs left near jacked haystacks. He tested by moving his hand near a jug, the sun acting like a magnifying glass and burning his hand.

Percy Key Mayorbow

Local Notes From Averill Park Area

Ill Averill Park resident Kidney Gallant has returned to work in Albany. Berlin deer hunter Richard Buttig bagged a 180 pound buck last week. Charles Raver is building a new house on West 12nd Lake Road. Mrs Nash of Bath Pa visiting Beraster. Mr and Mrs Bernard Baniak recently guests in Troy. Arthur Hayner and parents hosted guests with Mr and Mrs Abraham Herman of Taborion. Alfred Hall spent days with Worcester relatives. Averill Park and Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Co holds a gathering.

Kidney Gallant Bia Albany Richard Buttig Berlin Charles Raver Lake Fred Nash Bath Beraster Chester Nash Bernard Baniak Troy Arthur Hayner Mra Hayners Abraham Herman Taborion Alfred Hall Worcester Maas Averill Park and Sand Lake

Industrial Aid Exemption Spurs Tax Break Talks

A fragment describes a political push for industrial tax exemptions to lure plant investments, mentioning Burden Lake Casino, Alaska and twelve states, and panels in Chicago and other locations. The text alludes to personal property taxes and preferential treatment plans across multiple states.

Burden Lake Alaska Chicago INS Personel

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