Office To Be Closed For Labor Day Weekend
The Division of Placement and unemployment insurance will be closed today through Monday for the Labor Day weekend. Business will resume Tuesday.
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1949
Page
17
The Division of Placement and unemployment insurance will be closed today through Monday for the Labor Day weekend. Business will resume Tuesday.
Polio spread prompts closures of schools and suspensions of services in the Glens Falls area. Hudson Falls bans theater attendance and church services as cases rise to 178 in the health district. State tallies show 65 new cases and six more deaths statewide, with New York City hardest hit.
The family of the late Taha D. Gorman Jr thank Rev John C Ross the bearers donors of cars and floral offerings and relatives and many friends for kindness shown during bereavement. JOHN J GORMAN AND FAMILY. Also thanks from Hart and Rensselaer Star Mothers Trejan Post Ladies Auxiliary and others for sympathy.
In Memoriam items recall Walter DeFrocest who died September 2. George F. Willetts remembered sixteen years since September 3, 1933. Entries list wife and children, note remarriage and memories of happier times. Other notices announce births and deaths at Auburn City Hospital and Samaritan Hospital, naming families, places, and dates.
The page lists multiple death notices and funeral details. Elizabeth Archambault, Mrs. Einn Feat, Mrs. Wilfred Cha anje, and Sem. 1. 12Wa are named among survivors. Funeral arrangements mention local funeral homes, church services, and interments at St. Athans Rural Cemetery and other local cemeteries with dates and times.
Newly elected national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lewis, confirms the September 20 homecoming in New York State. He plans a filibuster parade opposing the Mitchell Bill and will attend a dinner at The Bendric Hudson, with VFW delegations statewide and prominent veterans leaders present.
Advance delegations descend on Troy for the New York State Association of Letter Carriers annual convention. About 400 delegates and spouses register at Hendrick Hudson hotel and nearby sites with 70 percent expected to attend. Principal speakers include R B Keemers and Joseph J Lawler. James T Foley to be feastmaster. officer elections held Tuesday morning at Troy Knights of Columbus rooms.
In Troy a sister Mrs Joseph Chuckrow aged about 60 and her brother Isaac Mott aged 70 reunited after 52 years. Isaac, who moved to Waco Texas and ran a men s furnishing shop, arrived in Troy after a flight to New York for a brother s illness. They embraced at the railroad station amid an emotional reunion and planned further contact.
A Troy and eternity Masons committee plans a visit to St George's Lodge in Schenectady to celebrate its 150th anniversary. Arthur J. Burch chairs the local group with Willian Miller Milton Siler and Herbert Hazbrouch Jr. about 100 Masons from the area are expected to attend and Frank M. Totten grand master of the state Masons will speak. Representatives from seventeen lodges have accepted invitations to send delegations.
The Trey Public Library announces new acquisitions added to shelves. Notable titles include American Quilte, Let Fen Fat ee, and Let Fen Fat eee, with authors such as Van Doren and Richard Lewkrige.
William Lord and Florence Tyrell, both Canton Massachusetts residents, were arrested in Troy on vagrancy charges after admitting lifetime parole status. Lord planned to hitchhike to Tucaga Arizona with Tyrell after leaving husbands and six children behind. They were held for arraignment as police coordinated with Massachusetts officials.
One man was taken to Cambridge Hospital after an auto failed to turn at Greanwien Jane, ripping down card tails and colliding with a telephone pole near Morris. His companion Cartiee Hoffomn was unhurt. Undersberit Benjamin Rutter of Washington County reported, and Ward 8 Jenkins of Kader faced charges. Both men were admitted to Cambridge Hospital with head injuries. the driver and companion were involved in the incident.
American Legion plans a series of social events starting next Saturday at 1st Street Lonms. John W. Uhirby named chairman, dinner and refreshments to follow, reservations capped at 160 and close Thursday. Also announced a Mountain View Fire Department event with Frank Coutermancher leading and Samuel T. Wagner, commander, plus a drive to oppose the Mitchell Bill in November. Over 60 veterans have filed GI insurance dividend applications since Monday, with service committeemen processing blanks for two weeks.
An eight year old boy from Rensselaer suffered possible injuries to the left hip after being struck by a car in Broadway. Driver William P. Kilmartin of Albany said the boy darted into the path of his vehicle from behind two parked cars. The boy received on scene care from Dr. Luther Worth and was to be assessed at the hospital. Patrolmen Laymar Lem er Vogel investigated the 5:40 PM incident.
The institute begins a training program in technical writing this term. Dr C H Gray of the Bree Tish department says instructors will be assigned to assist students in Manning and revising term papers to sharpen engineering and drafting skills.
Forecasters predict mild, sunny conditions for the upcoming long weekend in Troy with temperatures rising into the 40s and 50s. Light winds and partial clouds may affect plans as residents anticipate a pleasant start to the holiday period.
Travel agents report a Labor Day surge as trains buses and planes fill. Extra train sections depart southbound routes and airports add flights while motorists fear delays as families seek west and north destinations. Albany airport reports high passenger load and extra sections in service. State police forecast steady highway traffic with peak movement today.
Glens Falls police investigate a burglary at J. W. Kay Co. store where a small amount of cash and tools were taken. Safes at City Hall and another shop had previous thefts in three weeks. The case differs from earlier crimes as money was not missing from the Kay store safe.
The Schaghticoke Fair opens Labor Day with Rensacleer County H Clubs showcasing a record number of entries and exhibits. Dairy and poultry displays lead the gains as members prepare with stock management courses and demonstrations. Daily showmanship and cattle judging occur opening day morning, with Clarence Slark serving as judge. Poultry and dairy demonstrations follow on Tuesday. the Fair Association offers a tent for 4 H boys who wish overnight shelter on the grounds.
The Holy Name Society of St Awe Church schedules a basket picnic at Ukrainian American Park on Sunday September 13. Stephen J Linear chairs the event with Thomas Gallagher as vice chair. Tickets available from Thomas Rusns or the 1st chairman. Activities run from 1pm to 2pm with games for children and events for adults. Entertainment chaired by Percok Resama and Rouders Finard.
Vega Caravan delegates return from a convention journey ending in Nee Or ears. Captain Martin Po Caasity of Athan tag Merted spoke at the event. The delegation, chaired by Crate A. Comite of Tro, toured the South including Cincinnati and Chattanooga and received a gift from the area delegation for arranging the event.
A farewell event at the X.M.G.A. honored Albert St. Clair, desk clerk at the Y for two years, who is leaving for a three month rest. The TMC.A. dormitory men sponsored the party with Hubert Brookings chairing Arrangements.
Troy's retail stores will stay open until 5 20 p m today as Summer store hours end and the Retail Merchants' Association confirms the Saturday closing time remains in force.
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