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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1955

Page

15

Obituary notices from Troy area padre

A string of obituaries notes the deaths of Mire Frank Miller of Eagle Mills and Mrs Mary Connell of Troy, followed by tributes to Seth C. Jones formerly of Syracuse and Susan Whinnery of Troy. Dozens of survivors are listed, with funeral details in Glass Lake, Brookside Barbersville, Hoosick Street Troy, and Oakwood Cemetery.

Frank Miller Eagle Mila Lewis Schroeder East St. Fort Edward Schroeder Edwin F Herman G Wilson W. Miller Troy Samuel Paul William Miller Barbara Schroeder Carrie Gundrum Sand Lake Fred Karl Poestenkill William Karl Averill Park Perry Funeral Chapel Glass Lake Brookside Barbersville Mary E. Connell Hoosick St Daniel Connell St. Mary's Hospital Ireland Connell St. Peter's Church Elizabeth Cregan Richard Kelly Bayonne Xii. J Andrew Dalton Susan Whinnery Susan E Essie) Whinnery Eastern Star Utica Olivet Presbyterian Church and Palestine Chapter OES Joseph W. Whinnery George A. Whinnery Mason Funeral Home 100Th St 3Rd Ave Robert S. Little Oakwood Cemetery Palestine Chapter

Rebuttal Continues on City Finances and Delinquent Taxes

The notes by law must be included in subsequent city budgets and paid. Of the total cited by the Democratic State Comptroller 136 994 80 or 65 percent has already been paid. The balance will be redeemed in the 1956 budget. A deficit exists only in theory. 92 358 81 in tax anticipation notes are notes to pay school taxes not yet collected. These notes secure liens on real property and will be paid as delinquent taxes are collected, possibly by foreclosure. 37 000 of these delinquent taxes have already been collected.

Democratic State Comptroller Rensselaer County Troy Public Works Department Comptroller's Office Public Works

City Deficit Questioned by Mayor Over Uncollected Taxes

Mayor Fitzgerald defends city finances against claims of a cash deficit citing uncollected county taxes of $115,319.54 and sewer funds of $238,914.47 as misallocated. He argues these figures do not create a deficit and notes net operating deficiency at $435,611.74 after adjustments, crediting economy and management for progress.

Man Dies In Crash On University Of Rochester Campus

Rochester AP reports George R. aged 33 died when the car he rode in crashed into a tree on the University of Rochester campus yesterday.

Rochester (Ap George R University of Rochester

New Money Orders Due By Oct 1

New money orders will take effect October 1 at larger post offices with a three part perforated form. Lawrence H. Meyer says first and second class offices will issue them now and third and fourth class offices later. The system removes the application step and speeds issuing time, with clerks handling fees and amounts.

Lawrence H. Meyer Troy

Lonardi Becomes Argentina Leader Amid Victory Welcome

In a Cordoba news conference Lonardi vows to curb Peronism and allow constitutional rights. He arrives in Buenos Aires amid a triumphal public welcome and takes oath at the Casa Rosada with Cardinal Capello. He pledges to protect union rights and curb inflation while provisional rule lasts.

Cordoba Peron Paraguay Lonardi Buenos Aires River Plate Isaac Rojas Leonides Forcher

Glens Falls Candidate Seeks Recount In Ward Primary

Dennis H. Duggan, defeated Democratic candidate for supervisor in Glens Falls, obtained an order to show cause why a recount of Republican write-in votes in the First Ward should not be made. The case, returnable Tuesday, directs incumbent Alice E. Collins and the Warren County Board of Elections to justify the recount. Duggan claimed 22 write-in votes in the 3rd district were not tallied, which could tie him with Collins who had 37 Republican votes in the First Ward. He is represented by Thomas J. Angelo.

Dennis H. Duggan Glens Falls Supreme Court William L. Best Groversville Alice E. Collins Duggan Warren County Board of Elections Dugran Collins Thomas J. Angelo

Bulganin Presses Disarmament Path in London Meeting

Premier Bulganin criticizes slow UN disarmament subcommittee work on the Eisenhower plan and urges transparency on armament data from all states. He supports aerial inspection concepts but argues for balanced reporting and international control before any formal agreement amid NATO aligned forces across Europe and Asia.

United States Bulganin U. S Russia Eisenhower U.S England West Germany Italy France Spain North Africa Greece Turkey Near Middle East Japan Taiwan Formosa Philippines Soviet Union Bulgaria

Sale to Hold Omits Military Installations from Area

A church sale reiterates the Soviet Union position, with a plan for a sale from 9 a.m. to noon in St. Mark's Church house at 116th and 3rd Avenue. Mrs Stryker Campbell chairs. The notice says armed forces are outside U S and Soviet areas.

Soviet Union WSCS St. Mark's 116Th 3Rd Avenue Stry Ker Campbell

Drivers Face Five Day Window for Licenses

Motorists with expiring automobile operator licenses must renew within five days. About 1,000 licenses were renewed yesterday at the State Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Troy Court House, with a rush anticipated next week. The Troy office operates 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Hoover Falls will issue licenses Wednesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

State Bureau of Motor Vehicles Court House Troy Martin B. Stack Hoosick Falls

Incumbents Renamed At Brunswick

At the Brunswick town convention nearly 500 people packed Grange Hall Center Brunswick to renominate Republican incumbents except two assessors who asked retirement. Nominees include Frank Mc Knight supervisor George C Grabo highways Mary Holcomb clerk and others with Lansing and Wildeman named to two and four year posts. Holcomb to seek another term and Gutbrodt withdrew after her nomination. Dionysius Gutbrodt opened the meeting Allan Dixon was permanent chair Carl Herrington acted as clerk.

Town of Brunswick Grange Hall Center Brunswick Frank McKnight George C.grabo Mary Holcomb John P. Champion A. Frank Bentley Leon F. Brown Edward Lansing Leroy Wildemen Allen Hayner Lansing Linius Thrasher Wildeman Joseph E. Bibb Holcomb Helen Gutbrodt

Bus collision injures players as LaSalle basketball trip ends

A crash between a LaSalle Institute team bus and a light pickup near Niskayuna sent several students to St. Marys Hospital under LaSalle faculty supervision. The truck driver Raymond Coma disputed the mall jump account he gave later, while driver Joel Greenberg suffered serious injuries and was moved to Albany Hospital after initial care at Cohoes Memorial.

LaSalle Institute Nott Terrace High ‘School Sche St. Mary’s Hospital LaSalle Timothy J. Sims Niskayuna Raymond J. Coma Canal St. Watervliet Bohl Bros Joel Greenberg Ryckman Ave Coma Greenberg Cohoes Memorial Hospital Albany Hospital Central Markets Schenectady John T. McGovern

Injured Baby Joyce Oliver Treated After Fall

Fourteen month old Joyce Oliver suffered a lip cut from a yard fall at 42a Eighth St. She was treated at Leonard Hospital yesterday afternoon and released after care.

Joyce Oliver Eighth St the Leonard Hospital

Maloney Reelected President of Service Commission

Michael J. Maloney was reelected president at the Municipal Civil Service Commission reorganizational meeting held last night at Central Police Station. Newly appointed Daniel J. O Connor attended his first meeting alongside member Mrs Sadie M Anderson. Patrick S Flannery serves as executive secretary.

Michael J. Maloney Municipal Civil Service Commission Central Police Station Daniel J. O'Connor Frank H. Walker Sadie M. Anderson Patrick S. Flannery

Albany Sage College Offers Credit Men Program

W S Gates of the Albany chapter and Dr George J Spears of Russell Sage College announced that the Albany division will offer classes starting Monday meeting the associate and fellow awards requirements in credit and collections. The spring schedule includes the professional class required by the Association.

W. S. Gates Albany National Association of Credit Men George J. Spears Russell Sage College National Association

Sand Lake Republicans Nominate Local Officials

The Sand Lake Republican party last night named Joseph L. Fitzgerald Sr. of Averill Park as the standard bearer for town supervisor seeking a third term. Albert Flaxmayer won the contested highway superintendent race 185 to 37 over Everett Holsen, both Averill Park. Other designees include Joseph Warren as town clerk and Earl D. Stiles as tax collector with new councilman arrangements replacing two retiring justices.

Sand Lake Joseph L. Fitzgerald Averill Park Albert Flaxmayer Everett Holsen West Sand Lake Sidney S. Gallant Robert Middleton Carl Wicks Middleton Joseph Warren Earl D. Stiles Charles Hack Henry Stanley

Improvement Plan Details Troy Civic Efforts Across Months

The Troy Chamber of Commerce and civic groups outline a year of projects from November traffic safety and Get Out the Vote drives to December Christmas decoration campaigns. Key activities involve cooperation with public safety, police and fire departments, YMCA and YWCA, and local schools and merchants to promote education, home beautification, and community involvement.

Chamber of Commerce Commissioner of Public Safety Fire Departments League of Women Voters Troy Woman’s Club Pauline McGonigal Troy High School Board of Education Troy Betterment Troy YMCA YWCA White House Troy Woman’‘s Club Troy Merchants Troy Chamber of Commerce

Poestenkill Agrees On Fire Contract

The Poestenkill Town Board adopted a two year fire protection contract with Poestenkill Fire Company Inc. from Jan 1 1956. The $5 000 annual fee covers response with suitable equipment while insurance and tax-based payments follow town procedures. The district and town limits are co ext ensive.

Poestenkill Poestenkill Fire Company, Inc Earl E. Miller Poesitenkill

Explosion Kills Dozens in Mexican Train Crash

In north central Mexico near Torreon a train collided with two dynamite laden trucks in a head on crash. Officials said both trucks were racing and the leading lorry exploded triggering a second blast. Early death toll estimates ranged from twenty to sixty or more with over one hundred injured.

Mexico City Secores Torreon J Mexico Monterey

Police Probe Assault On Young Boy

Investigation of an alleged assault on Robert Salway a 9 year old boy from 2225 Fifth Ave. occurred yesterday noon as he walked home from School 5. He reported facial lacerations a broken tooth and a knocked out tooth. Two boys were questioned. they admitted chasing him but denied the assault.

Robert Salway Fifth Ave Troy Police Juvenile Bureau St. Mary's Hospital Howard Campbell William Gillie Salway

Membership Topic At Fall Unit Session

The Berk shire Home Demonstration Unit held its first business meeting of the new project year at Mrs. Maria Rahnig's home. Chairman Emmanuel Emmer announced membership and upcoming lessons on basketry aluminum tray etching cake decoration with sessions set for October. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Gustave Hultgren and Mrs. Emmer. next meeting is October 17 at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Hultgren's home.

Berkshire Home Maria Rahnig Emmanuel Emmer Beatrice Gardner Hoags Emmer Clement DeCerce Gustave Hultgren Hultgren

Peekskill Man Dies of Heart Attack in Providence

Charles Siegenthaler, 60, of Peekskill, died suddenly yesterday on a Providence downtown street. Medical examiner Dr. James J. Flanagan ruled the death a heart attack. Police said Siegenthaler worked for a New York accounting firm.

Providence Charles Siegenthaler Peekskill James J. Flanagan Siegenthaler New York

Bryn Mawr Welcomes Freshwoman Gail Bertholt

Miss Gail Bertholt daughter of Rev and Mrs Ralph J Bertholt of 40 Pinewoods Ave enters Bryn Mawr College and participates in orientation week for freshmen ahead of classes opening October 4.

Gail Bertholt Ralph J. Bertholt Pinewoods Ave Bryn Mawr College

James Sherman Spa Real Estate Dealer Dies in Saratoga

James A. P. Sherman a longtime Saratoga Springs real estate dealer and insurance man died early yesterday after a long illness in Saratoga Hospital. He owned Lester Bros Inc since 1935 after running a garage. Survived by his wife Lottie and children James A. P. Jr and Mrs Hans Pilgram, a brother Howard G. Ketchum, and five relatives. Funeral Monday at 10:30 from Kark and Tunison with burial at Albany Rural Cemetery.

James A. P. Sherman Saratoga Springs Saratoga Hospital Sherman Lester Bros., Inc Lottie Sherman Hans J. Pilgram l Packanack Lake N. J James A. P., Jr Howard G. Ketchum Albany Kark and Tunison Funeral Home Howard R. Faye theAlbany Rural Cemetery

Officer Hurt In Saratoga Springs Car Crash

Lt. William H. Waechter 32 stationed at the U S Air Force radar site in Saratoga Springs was reported in fair condition after a 5 50 a m crash on Seward Street He suffered multiple facial lacerations a possible broken collarbone and a fractured wrist He drove a 1949 convertible which left a left hand curve and struck a tree He was taken to Saratoga Springs Hospital by Simone's Ambulance and the wreck was towed to Costanza's garage Police investigated the collision.

William H. Waechter U. S. Air Force Saratoga Springs Burkhardt Ave Erie Seward Street Simone Waechter Costanza James Allen Dominick Isolda Lester Ramshill

Oil Burner Explodes in Bennington Home Fire

A Bennington Vermont resident and his wife with three children escaped unharmed when an oil burner exploded in their Harwood Hill living room around 9 30 am yesterday starting a fire. The Hathaway family lost most furniture in the two story home owned by Harry Greenberg valued at about 2500 dollars. Bennington Rural Fire Department fought the blaze and had it under control within an hour damaging interiors.

Bennington Kenneth Hathaway Hathaway Harry Greenberg Harwood Hill

New Jewish Center Director to Lead Troy Group

The new director, with a background in child care and social work, will head the Troy group activities after a career in Chicago and New York. He holds a master of social work from Columbia and a bachelor of social work from the College of the City of New York, with two sons in his family.

Jewish People’s Institute Chicago American Association of Group Workers Chicago Council of Social Agencies Chicago Recreation Commission State New York Child Care Association Youth Service Department Ness New York School of Social Work Columbia University Graduate School For Jewish Social Work Training Bureau Jewish Communal Service The College of the City of New York David Paul Troy

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