George Wood Named To Municipal Job
George Wood, a World War II veteran living at 621 Fourth Street, has been appointed to a municipal civil service post. The announcement was made by Frank M. Amex, commissioner of public safety.
17 Oct 1946
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1946
Page
1
George Wood, a World War II veteran living at 621 Fourth Street, has been appointed to a municipal civil service post. The announcement was made by Frank M. Amex, commissioner of public safety.
Justice Bussell approves an $800 settlement including attorney fees for Beverly Gerishty in a case arising from a July 20 collision on Erie Boulevard Schenectady where a car she rode in struck a defendant bus. The matter involves Janes A. Gerignty of 97 Congress Street.
Local Democratic committees met to discuss the challenge of gaining control in Rensselaer County. Key speakers included James B. Gus and U.S. Senator Mead, urging strong turnout for November 5 and stressing party unity, with preparations for a Grange Hall mass meeting on October 30.
The Mechanicville meeting of the Mechanicville Board of Parents and Teachers authorized three delegates per aviation unit. National Education Week will be observed in local schools the week of Nov 11. Plans for Litera program and Spring Founders Day were discussed. Westminster Club eyed suppers and mission work. James Stevenson received a ceremonial welcome at the Masonic Temple. Bowling averages show Arthur Marocco leading with 107 and a long list of high scores from local bowlers.
Washington reports the War Assets Administration announced 250 000 dollars worth of cosmetics and talc for sale by the case to retailers and wholesalers. Supplies were bought for the WAVES and Lady Marines and post exchanges. Also notes on local social events and a veteran's death with family survivors.
The Episcopal Deanery convenes in Lanslough at Trinity Episcopal Church with Rt Rev G Ashton Oldman and Rev Barry Condjuler contributing. A 7:30 pm missionary service will be read by Rev Daniel A Garrigan. Adm notes list deanery officers and a turkey dinner with nearly 300 reservations.
Washington report notes the Supreme Court reversed President Truman en banc in formal dress after World Series news. The press secretary quoted Truman rushing to change into a cutaway suit with striped trousers as justices arrived in business attire. Justice Jackson appeared in striped trousers with a piped vest and dark sack coat during the session. John C. Breckinridge is noted as the youngest vice president.
Marty Borler, 38, of Belle Avenue area fell into the river north of Hadeniver when attempting to jump a railing. Firemen responded, a bystander aided, and Borler was rescued and taken to Troy Hospital in stable condition.
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