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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1950
Page
8
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Fifth Avenue Blaze Street Methodist Church announces an annual Christmas supper. The parish house hosts a sale of various articles for Christmas giving. The turkey dinner will be served from five oclock with doors opening at three PM.
Customs records reveal large illicit shipments of American drugs sent to Communist China via Hong Kong during 18 days after Korea War hostilities, with 17 tons bound for Hong Kong and suspicions rising over their end use. Hong Kong officials later confirmed most drugs entered China, prompting a government crackdown starting November 16.
A parade of local families hosted and attended Thanksgiving meals over the weekend. Mrs. Francis Williams entertained Ser ue James McCann of Iselin and other relatives, while Mr and Mrs. Edward B. Doen hosted guests including Carol and Cynthia. Several households, including those of Mrs. Agnes Weaver and Mr. and Mrs. James Young, welcomed relatives for the holiday.
Siraanse University residents and families hosted gatherings during Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs Roger Phillips of Stillwater and Schaghneoke, with Albert Fila, entertained guests from Lehigh University and Cambridge. Leroy Bier and Mrs A H P John Vinkers joined Lehigh visitors Switl and family for portions of the holiday week. Town residents Todsity and Baller, along with Donald Fun and his parents Dr and Mrs Denver Jr, and Mrs Harold McNally and Dr Vickers, shared in celebrations.
New York State urged greater incentives to maintain stable private employment. George D. Gardner of Binghamton, president of the New York State Automobile Dealers, Inc., called for a more realistic experience rating system at a legislative unemployment insurance hearing. He noted automobile dealers have seen no unemployment filings in over a decade and stressed protection for employers' funds. WINS PRK. Irie Von Laverand, a dachshund owned by Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Laver, Sr., won top prizes at the Lee Troy Dog Show and the Albany Dog Show, with events sponsored by the American Kennel Club.
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