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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1958
Page
12
Voters in Cohoes will cast ballots on a local bingo legalization measure November 4. The council approved an ordinance to regulate and license sponsoring groups, with the ordinance taking effect upon voter approval.
The first savings bank incorporated in Cohoes was formed in 1852 but began operating in 1853 with Figherl Egbaris as president. He also led the early Calines iiscount bank, incorporated in February 1839.
The parish reports about 103000 raised toward the 135000 cost of Sts Peter and Paul School in Co Hors. Rev Paul Jwachin notes work is underway and near completion with planned capacity for 140 pupils, five classrooms, a kitchen, a catechism area, and potential gymnasium, replacing the current 1947 setup.
Sales Management Inc outlines an income breakdown for 6,200 Cohoes households. About 1157 households earn under 2000 dollars, 44% fall in the 2900 to 4000 bracket, 17.2% in the 7000 to 10000 range, and over 10,000 dollars for a portion of families.
City records show a rise in telephone installations from 3 674 by May 1 1947 to 7 305 by September. Tray Business Office manager Mr. Stine notes most growth is in home lines with more requests for private phones for parks and party lines, signaling future demand for more cables.
The article summarizes early debates over Cohoes incorporation, noting fears of elite banishment from power, higher taxes, and lavish spending under a city government. Proponents argued taxation would ease and local governance improve, with the bill passing assembly but delayed to take effect only after certain political maneuvers.
A note indicates a parish house gathering at St Dahn's Episcopual Church in Cohues on Wednesday October 15 at 8 pm hosted by Mrs. Tobert Atloy and the Women's Auxiliary.
Cohoes shows about 170 retail stores including 52 groceries 12 clothing outlets and 9 repair garages. The city sustains 25 barber shops 15 beauty parlors a theater two swimming pools an ice rink and bowling alley plus 38 taverns and grills and eight unaffiliated restaurants. Local medical services include 15 physicians a podiatrist 30 nurses 13 dentists three optometrists and four drug stores with pharmacists. Additional business activity spans bakeries six general contractors four masonry firms seven painting outfits plumbing and three tool shops, five Hovists, six furniture dealers and one maker. Transportation relies on five private carriers besides cars and buses.
The first parish school in Corhoes was begun by St John’s Episcopal Church. Rector Rev John Breckerbridge Citson built the schoolhouse at his own expense in 1046.
The city lists 257 retail establishments from a census based breakdown. Stores include general merchandise, apparel, appliances, gas stations, and building supplies among others with varied counts across sectors.
Old records indicate a Cohoes ball club forming by 1858 along the south side of Columbia near the New York Central Railroad. Listed members include Becker, Dr. G. I. Billings, Niven, John McDermott, and several others, with names and initials reflecting early baseball in Cohoes.
An Albany County post office, including Cohoes, handles over $200,000 in annual receipts and processes through its Money Order program. The Mohawk Street federal building at Mohawk and Lavinia Streets has undergone a roof replacement and extensive repairs in a recent renovation. Postmaster tenure traces from Frederick Waterman in 1832 to a 17th holder since 1849, with the office playing a key role in local Civil War era operations.
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