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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1958
Page
6
Crowds in St Peter's Square swell to about 250000 as John XXIII appears on the balcony to bless the world. Western Europe televises the moment for the first time and Eurovision ties in networks.
Eleven year old Judy Bartholomew disguised as an old Judy won first prize at the Tadaciya Camp Fire Girls Halloween party held Monday at Mrs. Pearl Kelly's home 729th avenue. Her outfit included a big hat wig long dress and fur coat. Hostesses were Sharon Kelly and Sandra Diack. Sponsored by Mrs. Kelly Mrs. Raymond Mattoon and Mrs. Donald Fisher.
President Eisenhower spoke to a New York audience urging unity behind the GOP ticket with Rockefeller and Keating. He praised Keating’s record, warned against self styled experts, urged workers to boost Keating’s TV exposure, and called for national resolve against communism. Bartholomew Sr., a longtime Washington County assemblyman, died after a prolonged illness. services held with prominent local Republicans in attendance.
Ten new members were inducted into the Troy Council K of C receiving the first degree from Frank J. Kienhofer grand knight. A second group is scheduled for November 25 announced by Frank Lamiano membership chairman.
Laura Wendekendt of Waterford sues the United States in Utica federal court seeking 50000 in negligence damages. She alleges a government car driven by Marine St John Horton left the highway on October 2 at 3 15 pm injuring her head neck and body. Case filed by James J. Viger of Troy. Also noted are bankruptcy petitions filed by William G. Mariner and Edward Wachunas with lists of creditors and assets.
The 100 Neediest members raised funds and will distribute gifts this Christmas. About 200 plastic piggy banks with posters will be placed citywide for donations collected by the club. A food sale at Frear's Store is set for Saturday morning Nov 8, with Mrs. Burr as chair.
At a Junior Class executive board meeting at Troy High School committees for the upcoming Junior Mixer were chosen. Richard Clark and Nan Denton were named cochairmen for the December 13 dance.
A string of funeral notices lists deaths and survivors from Troy, Watervliet, Albany and surrounding areas. Names include Marie Louise Lawyer, Anna Quackenbush, Michael J. Hanaway, Maran Malkonian, Benjamin Manning, William Neely, David Robinson, William XN. Smith, Hannah Douglas and related survivors. Services set for Friday or as announced, with locations including Bryce Funeral Home Troy and Fonda Funeral Home Waterford.
Coroner Iva D. VanWormer of Rensselaer is withholding an official decision pending autopsy results in the death of six year old Elmer Ferguson of 13 Riverside Ave Rensselaer.
The crowd in Rome cheered as Cardinal Angelo Roncalli was proclaimed Pope John XXIII. Smoke from the Vatican chimney signaled a result after weeks of secrecy, and Roncalli spoke the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the balcony to thousands in St Peter's Square.
Donald J Capuano of Loudonville has been admitted to the bar and is noted as a member of the legal staff of the Board of Monitors for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The report cites his Georgetown Law and Albany State Teachers College background and mentions his wife Carol Koval.
Mr. Ferguson, born in Lowell Massachusetts, resided in New Lebanon and Rensselaer recently. Survivors include widow Nellie Pulshier and sister Mrs Joseph Ayers Escondido California. Funeral tomorrow at 2 p.m. from Rockefeller Funeral Home Rensselaer with Rev Earl B Fryer officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery Lebanon Center.
The text notes John XXII who died in 1334 and claims popes favor the name John. It outlines papal roles including Bishop of Rome and supreme Pontiff. It mentions a Bergamo native who served as an army chaplain in World War I and was chosen in 1921 by Pope Benedict XI to reorganize missionary work in the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith.
Dixon states that upon election to the welfare post he will devote his time to the office to fulfill his responsibilities. The remark was made as part of ongoing coverage of local political developments in Brunswick and Poestenkill.
A mine explosion trapped 17 miners in Richwood with 54 underground workers. Of those above ground 37 escaped unharmed while 17 remained buried until rescuers found Artie Humphreys. two senior mine officials C. C. Gates and Eddie Stephenson were among the dead. Injured survivors include Paul Davis, William Tucker, and Oakey Donaldson. Cause unspecified, suspected gas or coal dust ignition.
Purcell accuses Republican welfare commissioner candidate of illegal $8000 town funding while town attorney. He blames a “Stack machine” for placing favorites in welfare roles and says civil service manipulation and job transfers taint the county payroll. He calls for scrutiny of time devoted to duties and possible resignations.
A Rensselaer County TB and Public Health association meeting described visits to Raybrook Glenridge and Homer Folks for tuberculosis patients. Mrs Willard VanDerzee presided. Mrs Roy Raymond Mrs Charles Menz and Mrs Leland Wilson visited patients and set plans for Christmas gifts and visits.
The U S and Britain push for a one year nuclear test ban with 180 control posts worldwide to verify compliance and deter violations while awaiting Geneva talks. Zorin denounces Western plans as misrepresentations, and India suggests delaying the next committee session for more behind the scenes talks.
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