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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1971
Page
9
Dr. Samuel Guthrie distilled chloroform in New York in the year 1831, marking an early development in chemical practice and medical experimentation.
The Saratoga County Council Boy Scouts report a sustaining membership drive active in Halfmoon Crescent Clifton Knolls Shenendehowa Clifton Park Round Lake Stillwater and Mechanicville with nearly $1000 raised in five days of effort. The drive seeks 1200 donors to hit a $16000 annual target backed by treasurer Byrds Bickelhaupt and an organized calling effort led by council president John Bickelhaupt.
John J. Fountain 71 of 332 Hudson Ave North Troy died Friday night at Cohoes Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was a native Trojan, son of the late Michael and Her mine Jolivette Fountain, worked with the local carpenters union and had been retired nine years. Survived by his wife Helen Kewley a daughter Mrs Russell Peetz a sister Mrs Kepe Hart a brother Adeler Fountain and two grandchildren. Funeral at Fonda's Funeral Home Troy Tuesday at 9 am then at St Lawrence's Church for the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial at 9:30 am. Interment Elmwood Cemetery Schaghticoke.
A 22 year old Waterford woman escaped injury when her car struck three parked autos at 824 2nd Ave. She told police she blacked out while driving. Owners of two cars on 834 2nd Ave. are Robert Broadhead William Hoffman and Darlene Broadhead. All but one car were towed. No injuries reported. Officers Lambertson and Gibbs investigated.
Historical milestones include 1811 first steam ferry between New York City and Hoboken and 1868 Edison patenting the electoral vote recorder. Apollo 7 launched in 1968 with Schirra Eisele and Cunningham. Local notices cover club meetings senior trips Halloween party and a public card party hosted by Stillwater groups.
Plans were made for the Stillwater Fire Department Communion breakfast at the Rosary Society meeting. The breakfast will be held Sunday Oct 24 after the 7 15 Mass at St Peters Parish Center. Mrs William Cam field is in charge. The Rosary Society banquet is postponed and a November food sale is planned.
The funeral of James S. Mac Farlane former circulation branch manager for The Record Newspapers was conducted Saturday at Bryce Funeral Home with Rev. George Borthwick of Fifth Ave Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment followed at Elmwood Hill Cemetery Troy. Bearers included John Michoian Charles Michoian Thomas Michoian and William A. Neil.
The State Bingo Control Commission reports for Oct 1 1969 to Sept 30 1970 show Rensselaer Albany Saratoga Schenectady Washington Warren and Columbia counties with varying counts of attendees sessions gross receipts prizes and net profits. Rensselaer 190481 attendees 24719 sessions 1071551 receipts 684465 prizes 317048 profit. Albany 355007 profit from 1351197 receipts 900005 prizes. Saratoga 195114 profit from 594458 receipts 369628 prizes. Schenectady 270131 profit from 1043457 receipts 678286 prizes. Washington 113134 profit from 375716 receipts 246642 prizes. Warren 65311 profit from 176872 receipts 106446 prizes. Columbia 63072 profit from 274067 receipts 195028 prizes.
The Hudson Mohawk section of the Society for Experimental Stress Analysis will hear Dr. Halbert F Brinson discuss Photoelasticity Applied to Fracture Mechanics. The talk occurs Monday Oct 18 at 8 p.m. in the Latham Holiday Inn.
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