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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1949
Page
14
The Polles Department adds three acting detectives funded in the 1080 budget but no civil service preference list exists for the job. Acting Commissioner Fredericks says the examination date is not set and the post pays $3,000 annually.
United Press survey shows 296 hunting deaths so far this season with most victims dying from gunshot wounds or heart attacks after exertion. Many deaths blamed on misadventure and misfires. several cases involved relatives killed by mistaken identity or accidental fire. States leading include Washington Michigan Minnesota New York with dozens of incidents amid warnings to test firearms and unload guns before handling closures.
President Truman told Congress that Greek guerrilla communists are substantially eliminated though vigilance is required to prevent a renewed Communist drive in the Mediterranean. He reported Greece Turkey quarantine communism efforts for April through June 1949 and noted Greek guerrilla strength has fallen from over 28 000 to under 18 000 with risk of revival if northern border interventions resume.
Scout Troop 48 held a Parents Night at St. Francia de Sales Church in the school hall with 42 Scouts. Scoutmaster James Powers and George Bohrer organized demonstrations of knot tying outdoor cooking first aid and bandaging supervised by Patrol leaders and Eagle Scouts. Guests included Howard Gorman and Uncle Sam Council representatives, with a post program buffet served by troop committee wives.
East Side Progressive Home Bureau meets at 10 a.m. at Mrs Lucien E Chleckner's home on Mountain View Avenue High Acres. Breakfast prepared by Mrs Stephen James, lunch served at noon. Afternoon session features Mrs Grace T Salisbury on the simple cotton dress project. Rebekah Lodge plans initiatory degree rehearsal at LOC C Hall Pawling Avenue led by Mrs Anna Hiser and Mrs Carolyn Gent. Davenport visitor John Marron and sisters Katheryn, Elizabeth Marron, and Agnes Marron noted. Trinity Methodist Church W S C 3 holds regular executive meeting at 745 p m to plan Christmas program on Dec 6 led by Miss Jans Williams. hostesses listed. Church choir, under Adam Decker, rehearses Thursday at 7:30 p.m. prior to Sunday concert at Valley Fairs Methodist Church. Venison dinner for choir members December 8 at 6 p.m. Christmas concert for Trinity Methodist Church set for Sunday December 11 at 7:30 p.m.
A Michigan Central passenger train crashed into the platform area injuring five and killing two women, Rose Nagy and Ruby Winters, as witnesses said the train roared by at high speed. Another passenger died in Mercy Hospital. Three others were seriously hurt amid wreckage and passengers awaiting the eastbound train.
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