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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1955
Page
7
Albany police issued teletype alerts to find a light green 1953 Buick convertible with a black canvas top and an English type motorcycle. The car, possibly with dealer plates, was taken Saturday night from Capitol Buick Co on Central Avenue. the bike from a nearby service station. No other items were reported stolen.
The Troy Water Bureau began its annual flushing program requiring about three weeks to finish. Residents should prepare for discolored water after 8 p.m. on scheduled nights, clearing by morning. The program includes opening hydrants and blow-off valves to remove sediment from 57 city valves and 26 main-line valves feeding the city.
The Junior Editors present a children's feature on bees and flowers. Mrs. Higgins offers a panel story of a bee life in and out of the hive plus a do it yourself bee game to engage youngsters.
City water officials explain that sediment disturbance from shutting large gate valves during Tomhannock and Vanderheyden line repairs, plus elevated chlorine levels to prevent growth, led to tinted water in lower sections from Lansingburg to South Troy. Crews began flushing the 30 inch Tomhannock main and will continue hydrant flushing on a schedule through early October.
A third adjournment was taken in the disorderly conduct and third degree assault case of Emil Kovaric proprietor of Lake Motors Used Car Sales. He posted 50 bail and will appear Sept 28 at 10 a.m. before Justice Henry Ruhe Town of Clifton Park. State police charged a dispute over cars parked on property adjoining Ruckdeschel’s land with Meaney and Ruckdeschel of Schenectady alleging a bulldozer incident earlier three weeks ago.
The Rensselaer County American Legion Committee will meet tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. at Terminal Tavern Pawling Avenue near the city line. County Commander John M. Hill will preside as posts convene to hear reports on Boys State oratorical program Christmas cheer box project and membership drive. Delegates will also get reports on Veterans Day at Schaghticoke Fair.
The U S Civil Service Commission announced a civil service exam for a rural mail carrier in Cropseyville. Applicants must live within the Cropseyville Post Office delivery area and be over 18. Deadline is October 11 and filings go to the commission in Washington.
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