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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1955
Page
20
A weather summary from The Troy Record notes temperatures and times across September 14 including highs near 50s and lows in the 30s with clear conditions yesterday and sunrise at 5:34 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EST.
James H. Hensinger of Fifteenth Street was arrested by State Police on a burglary charge. He was arraigned before Justice A. Frank Bentley and jailed in Rensselaer County awaiting a hearing. He allegedly entered Rev. Joel W. Shippey’s summer home near White Bridge in Brunswick, stealing about $150 in clothing and other items. A 1941 coupe reported stolen Aug 11 in Troy was found in his possession.
The Troy YMCA swimming team will organize an organization meeting tomorrow at the Y to set the fall and winter season plan. Coach Richard Staunton calls all interested youngsters to attend as travel and competitive meet trips to New York Buffalo Rochester and Binghamton will be announced. Social activities and refreshments are on the agenda.
Pfc. George D. LeBarron of Eagle Bridge survived a 1000-foot fall when his parachute failed to open during a routine jump in Beppu Japan on March 15. Buried spine injuries and multiple fractures delayed recovery but he gradually regained mobility and weight, receiving care in Japan and at St Albans Naval Hospital before a hoped-for discharge to Albany Veterans Hospital. His mother runs a general store and his family expresses relief and pride at his progress.
Died Brakelian at 358 First St Sept 11 1535 Joseph Arakelian husband of Nora O Mara Arakelian father of Mrs Thomas Coffer Joseph Arakelian dr and Lt Robert James Arakelian U S army in Germany Funeral 1 30 PM Bryce Funeral Home 1520 Fifth Ave 2 PM St Peters Armenian Apostolic Church Interment Imnwood Hill Cemetery donations Armenian Relief Society and St Peters Church Becks 1955 Albany Hospital and other obituaries from 1955 1985 including Emery Geerholt Grady and others with funeral details and interment plans.
Joseph E. Welsh, an Albany water works employee, was indicted on six counts for a crime spree on August 26 that included two armed robberies and thefts of two automobiles in the Albany area. He faces two gun possession counts linked to robberies of Alfred Calordino and Helen Nave, and two counts of first degree grand larceny for stealing Calordino’s taxi and William Nave’s car.
Multiple obituaries list survivors and funeral details for WAVAN AUGH WEREAN POREAU MOSS SHEEMAN and other locals. Dates Sept 1955 and addresses 2243 Fifth Ave Albany Manhattan area offer private or public services with Requiem Masses and interment at local cemeteries.
The October quota for Rensselaer County boards totals six men. The Troy board must send four and the county board two. Inductions depart October 27 for the Albany Induction Center. Officials say volunteers have filled most calls recently and registration remains essential to avoid penalties.
Committal service planned at the Vail family vault in Oakwood Cemetery at 1 p.m. for Mrs. Dale S. Tate 81 former Phebe Vail a member of Troy Areas oldest families Rev Gibson J Daniels of Westport Conn will officiate She died Saturday in Norwalk Conn She was born in Waterford June 23 1874 daughter of Richard P S and Mary Sanford Vail Survived by two daughters Virginia S Carleton of New York and Sally Tate of San Francisco and a sister Mrs William H Doughty of Williamstown Mass Her husband was a former officer of Union Trust Co Springfield
Wills of two Rensselaer County residents admitted to probate yesterday. Maurice D. Isenbergh of Troy died Aug 14 leaving an estate over $2,000 for his widow Mary Luitard of Pawling Ave. Anthony P. Cioffi represents the estate. Kazemira Juneres of Sand Lake died July 19 with about $10,000, beneficiaries include seven sons and daughters with life use of real estate in Margaret Stankus.
The Advance Gifts Division of the Troy Community Chest opened its annual campaign with a kickoff at Dr. Roland F. Beers home. Over 70 workers were assigned to raise funds for 18 agencies with a $900,000 goal. Augustus W. Hennessey Jr urged support and outlined the fair share plan to sustain 19 health welfare and recreational agencies through a unified drive. He also urged professional men to contribute and challenged firms to participate. Dr. Beers presided with Helen Jones and Frank B. Ward as secretaries.
Jerome Hill three years old of 173 Ferry Street was listed in critical condition after falling ten feet from his front stoop. Police report possible skull fracture and internal injuries. He was unconscious on admission and remained so early today at Samaritan Hospital.
Most Rev William A Scully DD Bishop of Albany Diocese will preside and preach the final devotion service of the LaSalette Triduum at the Shrine of Our Lady of LaSalette Altamont The nightly 7 PM devotions will include candlelight procession Rosary sermon Benediction blessing of the sick and relic veneration The bishop will preach Monday Rev Joseph J Hogan MS shrine director will preach Saturday and Rev Raymond J Mosseau MS will preach Sunday
The article details ward by ward results in a GOP primary with Brown defeating Fitzgerald by 1,799 votes. It notes protest votes, sealed void ballots, Liberal ballots, and irregularities including misnames and potential recounts in several wards.
At 9 45 p m the County Board of Elections recorded first district results from Richier's garage. Brown 22 percent Fitzgerald 26 percent with write ins Gusty 197 to 39. Voter unfamiliar with paper ballots left 433 void ballots. Turnout 8 293 of 15 425 Republicans. Several lone write ins noted for district attorney and other posts. Party crowd at headquarters swelled then ebbed as results came in.
Alderman Carl E Isager defeated Ralph Stevens for the GOP nomination by four votes in the 16th Ward. Isager carried the 2nd District 139 to 103 and won 417 to 413 overall. Stevens won the 1st 3rd and 4th districts by small margins as 88 ballots were declared void.
The Liberal Party race remained in doubt as the Board of Elections tally showed 26 votes for Assemblyman Thomas H. Brown Republican nominee for mayor and 26 for John J. Purcell Democrat. Both major parties want their nominees on the Liberal Party ticket to gain an extra line on the ballot.
Ralph C. Davies, Republican designee for Justice of the Peace in East Greenbush, won last night's primary by nine votes, 439 to 430, in the town's six districts. The change in state law will reduce the number of justices to two, with only one to be elected this fall. Ballot by district shows Davies leading in two districts and Ball in the others.
William J. Styles the Republican organization designee won the 12th Ward supervisor nomination by five votes over Joseph Hoodack. Styles 132 Hoodack 127 aided by 34 void ballots. First district gave Styles 58 to Hoodack 34, second district Hoodack 43 to 42, third district Hoodack 50 to 32.
Fred W. Gusty secured the Democratic nomination for 10th Ward supervisor via write-in, defeating Mary Brearton 197 to 39. Brearton had no Republican opposition. Gusty earned six GOP votes. The result followed Democrats withdrawing Brearton as their choice.
Watervliet voters nominated party designees in the primary with Mayor Hugh Donnelly named to head the Democrats in his bid for a third term. Andrew M. Hoblock leads the Republicans. Unofficial returns show 361 Democratic and 92 Republican votes with multiple nominees for council, city judge, and four wards.
In Mechanicville the Republican Old Guard lost in county and city nonpartisan ballots. Thomas D. Nolan defeated John F. Doyle by 73 votes for surrogate with 795 to 722. City offices showed shifts with Dr. John C. O'Brien defeating incumbent Edward F. Sullivan by 388 votes.
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