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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1949
Page
17
Police reported a wheelbarrow a shovel and a broom were taken from a lot at Hoosick and Eighth Streets. Value listed as 12 dollars. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon in Troy and is under police investigation.
The Rensselaer County Tuberculo sis and Public Health Association reported 5100 in first week Christmas Seal contributions, slightly higher than last year. A six member committee was named to spearhead fundraising with city and county officials and various organizations invited to join.
Obituary notices from November 27 with private services and interments. Emma Gray and Richard, Rogers, Snaggansett, Singletor, Spak, and others listed. Funeral details include private services, times, and cemetery interments at Albany Rural Cemetery, St Joseph's, St Marys, and local churches.
Testimony starts today in a Rensselaer County case where Anthony J. Lance sues General Baking Co and driver Joseph De Lello for 40000 in personal injuries and the death of his wife Elsa Howland Lance from a May 25 1647 accident one mile west of Cobleskill. De Lello sues for injuries. 12 jurors were seated after settlement talks failed. Attorneys: Carter & Cowboy for plaintiff Lyman D F Brandon for defendants.
A packed audience attended the Musicana benefit for Peter Whelan at St Patrick's Hall Watervliet. Patri cian Players performed, sponsored by Troy groups including Troop 58 Boy Scouts Patroon Club Basketball League St Michael's Men’s Club St Anthony's Auxiliary the PTA of School 12 and Bartenders and Waiters Union. Funds support hospital expenses for 14 year old Peter Whelan of 332 Stow Ave injured in a hunting accident last month. Production led by Rev Joseph W W Chmielewaki with Mary Pickett Tallman directing James Foley as assistant director and MC. The show featured three parts with love duets a cafe scene and a finale led by James Gethins. Cast and crews included Agnes Dundon Salty Miller Devan Edward Molloy Bernard Trembler and Edward Ruditis with John J. McDermott and Joseph J. Strang organizing.
Military funeral service for Milton L. Carlisle, 22, son of Harold Carlisle and Mrs. Harold Carlisle of Hudson Falls, will be held at St Mary's Church Hudson Falls with interment at Southside Cemetery South Glens Falls. He was killed at his post in Luxembourg. Survivors include a brother, a sister, and grandparents. The fallen veteran arrived yesterday for reburial.
Wynantskill church program features soprano Bre Sanford J. Ovterben, mezzo Mellvin Lavender, and the Aevthematicans led by Jean Celtier with accordion, plus the Children’s Quartet. The event is directed by Mrs. Harold Aber and promises a traditional choral presentation in the church setting.
The Troy Teachers Association honored British exchange teacher Miss Nits Warr at a Webret social during the 1940 00 season at Ames. Warr spoke on slum conditions in Liverpool and urged relocating children for extended periods to improve outcomes. Principal Zaven Mahdesian introduced her. W Kenneth Doyle discussed Troy merit pay, noting a 15 member advisory committee and Board of Education final decisions. Florence Gabauer chaired the event with Mary Nugent as cochairman.
The Washington County Board of Supervisors considered hiring an investigator to assess parents’ ability to pay for polio treatment. Judge Beacom proposed Elmer Lee for the post, noting a potential $20,000 cost next summer for another outbreak. The report also covers 189 Childrens Court cases and $4,365 in expenses in 1950, with other reports from the services and election officials.
Sem Mott 77 former Trojan and founder of the Vegetarian Society of New York died yesterday at Mount Fore Hospital Bronx after a lingering illness. He presided over Century Vending Co of New York and wrote books and articles on vegetarianism. Survived by relatives in Troy Albany and a brother Ike Mott of Waco Texas funeral plans listed for Midtown Memorial Chapel 171 West 35th Street.
Glens Falls man dies after being struck by car. Rev. Benjamin Kuhn OFM, professor of mathematics at Siena, taught there before his death at Glens Falls Hospital from injuries sustained last Monday night. Local officials provide preliminary statements as investigations continue.
An Englishman named Harry F Etheridge has spent two and a half years wandering the seas aboard his forty foot ketch the Grebe. He left England in June 1947 aiming for Victoria British Columbia and has visited France Spain Portugal the West Indies the United States and Canada totaling about 13000 miles. He arrived in Watervliet by way of Kingston Ontario aboard the Barge Cane and plans to sail down the Hudson then the Atlantic coast to the Panama Canal and up to Victoria arriving around September. His only companion on the voyage is his dog Kedge a sea dog who has never set foot ashore in the trip. He works at sea to pass the time and says he is nearly always at the helm or in the cabin.
The O Learys travel to Albany Union Station with the coffin of their six month old daughter Karen who died en route from Stuart Iowa. They faced hardship from Portland Oregon to Cohoes New York with car repairs and little money. Town residents helped with fuel and train fare as they pursued a fresh start.
A minor's injury claim against Troy Savings Bank settled for 200 dollars. Sallyann Purcell, 7, sustained injuries March 2, 1946 when snow and ice fell from the Pioneer Building Loan and Savings Association top, striking her as she walked on the sidewalk near the bank. Court approval by Supreme Court Justice Isadore Bookstein finalized the agreement.
Latham Giel 1 in The Sermartan Hospitel with broken leg and knee after a coast ing accident. Anna Doukap 7 of Latham died, funeral held at Church of St. Alphonse. Langlaisie survived by a dan 27 and 9 brothers, hospital staff say. Funeral sepo re a cat. Dr. Charles A. Krauss cared for patient at Glens Palle.
Pte. William J. Osterhout son of Mrs. John C. Osterhout of 1040 Fifth Avenue is undergoing training at the United States Air Force Technical School at Fort Francis Warren Wyoming. Upon completion he will be assigned as an Air Force technician.
West Milton in Maree toga County will host an atomic pile project with construction set to begin next spring. Dr. Lawrence Hafstad of the Atomic Energy Commission disclosed at a Washington press conference that the work could start as early as the 1954 construction season. The site, 18 miles north of The Knolle, will house experiments in breeding atomic materials and produce electricity via atomic power. Roads, buildings, water and a pumping station are under way, with the main plant to cost an estimated 25 to 40 million dollars.
At Latham School last night two hundred parents attended a PTA meeting and visited teachers in classrooms during the open house. Membership chairwoman Mrs Hareld Proe vost announced enrollment figures. Christmas party plans including a grab-bag were described by party chairwoman Mrs Edward LeFeve. Faculty members provided refreshments after the meeting.
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