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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1945
Page
1
A 1930s style report notes a highway plan rated must for U S Route with cost concerns from state officials. It discusses gravel roads yielding higher fuel usage, worse wear on brakes and bearings, frequent punctures, and costly intersections, highlighting rubber wear per mile at 35 mph and the impact on motorists.
The text notes rising motor car use and vehicle ownership in the United States, projecting 1950 to two to three persons per vehicle and continued gains in car and truck travel. It cites wartime savings enabling new purchases, anticipated travel time increases, and a shift of some freight to air transport while local travel remains essential.
Seton Guild schedules a Thursday party at the Seton Day Home nursery, 2473 Fifth Avenue, to raise funds for children at the nursery. Mrs. Michael A. Fazioli and Mrs. Joan H. Maloney chair the event with subcommittees on Finance, Tables and Chairs, and Publicity, led by listed volunteers.
Rachele Mussolini described a plain life and frugal tastes in interviews from the dictator's era. She cited liking Stan Laurel films and sewing, preferring home duties over card games, and noted she met Mussolini in 1919 and cherished being a grandmother.
Two motorists arrested Sunday by Motorcycle Officer William Healer for speeding were fined 10 dollars by Judge James Byron in Troy Police Court. William Crowley, 43, West Sand Lake, and Otto Went ztialle, 26, State Street, Schenectady, were cited. Adjournment was taken in the case of Edward Biraghy, 3, B.D. 2. Troy, charged with passing a red light.
Com. Robert Haggart of Salem, commander at San Diego Naval Training Center, cited by Fleet Admiral Nimitz for war in the Pacific. Praised for Tennessee battleship command during Eninetox assault and capture support. Haggart awarded the Navy Cross. Also reports a shotgun accident at the Army Home in Albany injuring a 37 year old. a 4 year old boy charged claimed he accidentally discharged the weapon. A hot baseball radio incident in Elwood, Indiana. Buffalo couple Peter and Sarah Mislin found dead from possible gas asphyxiation in their home.
Plans completed for a reception and dinner honoring Elmer M. Rasmussen Grand Master of 1 0. C. F. Bhate of New York by district deputies and deputy presidents of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Troy and Viennas. The event is set for November 24 at the Hendrick Hudson. Reservations must be made to Mr Schermerhorn by Nov 38.
Mrs Fannie Brown 78 was found dead Sunday at Cragin Avenue. Funeral arrangements set by Fonda Funeral Home at 37 River Street and 7:30 a.m. service from Patricks Church with a requiem. Coroner Dr. Gevaert Manoyisn cited heart ailment. Detective Keenehan and Officer Hofbauer assisted.
Mrs Jaze B Powers was installed as president of the Paul Matrons Association for the Troy Albany and Schenectady Districts. Albany and Schenectady officers included Olive Friday vice president, Alice Haggerty chaplain, Lottie Filgon marshal, Irene Patton color bearer, Helen Schroeder historian, Anama Mae Antoff warder, Bette Lathe sop sanist, Ruth Hudson sine fay, Florence Tete yellow ray, Grade Jennings white ray, Dorothy Watlerviet.
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