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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1950

Page

19

Afton Girt to Wed Claire Herkimer to Robert Anwyl

Mr and Mrs Allen G Herkimer announce the engagement of their daughter Claire Herkimer of Albany to Robert D Anwyl of Buffalo. Claire is a Russell Sage College graduate and Albany Hospital dietary staff member. Anwyl attended Hamilton College and is a senior at RPI studying physics. The wedding is set for early autumn.

Allen G. Herkimer Afton Claire Herkimer South Lake Avenue Albany Robert D. Anwyl Fifth Avenue Troy James G. Anwyl Main Street Buffalo Russell Sage College Albany Hospital Anwyl Hamilton College Rensselaer

Lansingburg High PTA Elects Officers At Open House

Mr and Mrs F W Van Deurnen are elected presidents of the Lansingburg High School Parent Teacher Association at Monday’s meeting held with the annual open house. Other officers include Mrs Warren D Horton first vice president Mrs Crispin Hall second vice president and publicity chairman Mrs George Curran third vice president and membership chairman Mrs Donald Heath recording secretary Mrs I Paul DeLong corresponding secretary Mrs William McNaulty treasurer and Miss Lottie Shepherd auditor. Delegates to the Cornell Institute will be Mr and Mrs Van Deursen in April Marshall Wheeler principal welcomed attendees and music by the high school band directed by C A Izzo followed by the boys choral group directed by Donald Willets.

F. W. van Deurnen Lansingburg High School Parent-Teacher Association Warren D. Horton Crispin Hall George Curran Donald Heath I. Paul DeLong William McNaulty Lottie Shepherd van Deursen Cornell Institute Marshall Wheeler C. A. Izzo Donald Willets Lansingburg

Auxiliary Plans Card Party Style Show in Troy

A special meeting of the Women's Auxiliary No. 1313 of the National Association of Letter Carriers in Troy discussed organizing a card party and fashion show at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday April 25 at 8 pm. Rita Kirchner chaired with Helen Lodge as cochairman and reports from committee chairs were given. Betty DeBonis and Mary B. Coyne were named decorating chairs and Ellen Durand will assist with the fashion show. A future meeting date will be announced.

Women's Auxiliary National Association of Letter Cartiers of Troy Masonic’ Temple Civil Service Room Troy Post Office Rita Kirchner Helen Lodge Cochairman Betty DeBonis Mary B. Coyne Ellen Durand

Miss Barringer Guest At Shower Party

Miss Betty Jean Barringer of 1894 Highland Avenue was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. D. C. Gutbrodt in Eaginville. Fifty guests from Troy, Watervliet, West Sand Lake, Lansingburg, Center Brunswick and Eagie Mills attended. prizes were awarded and refreshments served. Barringer will be married April 23 at St. Pauls Episcopal Church.

Betty Jean Barringer Highland Avenue D. C. Gutbrodt Eaginville Charles E. Bulson Troy Watervliet West Sand Lake Lansingburg Center Brunswick

Catherine Mooney to Wed Edwin Handford in May

Mr and Mrs Joan J Mooney of Albany announce the engagement of their daughter Catherine Mooney to Edwin F Handford son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin N Handford of Rensselaer. Miss Mooney serves in the State Department of Sehor and graduated from St Josephs Academy. Handford graduated from Van Rensselaer High School and works in the comptroller's office at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The wedding is planned for May.

Joan J. Mooney Albany Catherine 5. Mooney Edwin F. Handford Benjamin N. Handford Rensselaer Miss Mooney State Department Sehor St. Joseph's Academy Sandford van Rensselaer High School Comptroller’s Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Engagement of Irene Sheftel to Sam Newman announced

Dir and Mrs Charles Sheftel of 36 Alden Ave Albany announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Miss Irene Sheftel to Sam Newman of Gale Place son of the late Mr and Mrs Isras Newman. Miss Sheftel is with the New York State Department of Correction.

Charles Sheftel Alden Avenue Albany Irene Sheftel Sam Newman Gale Place Isras] Newman Sheftel New York State Department of Correction

Busy Bees hold birthday party for Mrs Marion Beteman

The Busy Bees met Thursday night at Mrs Iva Hengsterman’s home to honor Mrs Marion Beteman. The guest received many gifts as refreshments were served from a yellow and white decorated table. The next meeting will be at Mrs Margaret Medale’s home on Seventh Avenue.

Marion Beteman Iva Hengsterman Margaret Medale Iss Seventh Avenue

Plan For Sale And Breakfast At Seton Guild

A rummage sale planning breakfast for May, plus a Sunday breakfast and vegdlar meeting of the Seton Guild of the Seventh Day Nursery. A report on arrangements for membership tea, to be held Tuesday, April 10, with Mrs. W Kenneth Dorie presiding.

Seton Guild Sevin Day Nursery W Kenneth Dorie Wil

Engagement announced for Miss Blissteth Jane White

Mr and Mrs Harry R White of Whitehall announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Blissteth Jane White to Mr Robert Burkeiss of Glene Falls. No date or wedding details were selected. engagement announced in Allen Rauceles with preparations to be made.

Harry R.white Whitehall Jane White Allen Rauceles Robert Burkeiss Glene Falls Mise White

Pediatric conference diary notes in Philadelphia

Personal note mentions Dr Carmim at 4th Avenue tending pediatric conferences in Philadelphia.

Carmim Ferth Avenue Pheladelphia

Mrs Frank A Miller Relected President At Illum Club

Mrs Frank A Miller was reelected president of the Illum Literary Club of Troy at its annual luncheon and officer election held yesterday. Officers named include first vice president Mrs Merton Roy second vice president Mrs Leon Hongsteel third vice president Mrs Norman J Francis recording secretary Mrs Dale S Carpenter associate recording secretary Mrs William H Boughton corresponding secretary Mrs Arthur F Bhiss treasurer Mrs Lowell H Bryce assistant treasurer and executive board members Mrs William Trotter Mrs Clinton F Winne Mrs Raymond B Sherman Mrs Henry Siles and Mrs J Don Welch. Following lunch Russian pianist Boris Goldovsky presented a program of waltzes and discussed the history and characteristics of the waltz. Mrs Robert Lemon gave the invocation and Mrs Gustav W Paulsson introduced the guest artist.

Frank A. Miller Illum Literary Club of Troy Hendricks Hudson Everett G. Ham Merton I. Roy Leon Hongsteel Norman J. Francis Raymon L. Mason Dale S. Carpenter Wiliam H. Boughton Arthur F. Bhiss Lowell H. Bryce William Trotter Clinton F. Winne Raymond B. Sherman Henry 5. Siles J. Don Welch Boris Goldevsky Goldovsky Moscow Schuman Chopin Golidovsky Robert Lemon Gustav W. Paulsson Eerie

Watervliet Engaged: Sally Anne O'Donahue to James Conway

Mr and Mrs R J O'Donahue of 307 Ninth Street Watervliet announce the engagement of their daughter Sally Anne O'Donahue to James J Conway son of Mr and Mrs James Conway of Springfield Massachusetts. Sally Anne attended Catholic Central High School and Brady Infant Home Albany now secretary to Dr Joseph E Pani. James Conway graduated Catholic Central High School Bay Path Institute Northwestern University Springfield studied civil engineering at RPI and served in Army Air Force during World War I. He is an engineer for Daniel The Women's Auxiliary of LaSalle O'Connell Sons Inc Holyoke.

R. J. O'Donahue Ninth Street Watervliet Sally Anne O'Donahue James J. Conway James Conway Springfield Mass O'Donahue Catholic Central High School Brady Infant Home Albany Joseph E. Pani Conway Bay Path Institute Northwestern University Springfeld Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Army Air Force Daniel Women’s Auxiliary LaSalle O'Connell Sons, Inc Holyoke Hendrick Hudson Thomas H. Myers Trojans Dent Seattin Nicholas Rothenheber Barbara Elizabeth Bowden and Travised William Burt Bowden Seatuin Herame John Theodore Tenneson John T. Tenneson Seattle Tandy A. Breson Earle Ills Herbert Ib Bunn Harshstte Harshstte, Are Visiting Mr. Hunt’s Parrnix, Mr. and Mrs Herbert 3. Huan Lansing Avenue Jaistettelas David E. Huan Pinewoods Avenue Nancy Clapp New Rnchelle Tormerls Trox Guet Mire Gayl White Mix James T. Whitehurst

Jean E McKee Engaged to Charles R Edgington Jr

John H McKee of Story Avenue Schenectady announces the engagement of his daughter Jean E McKee to Charles R Edgington Jr son of Rev and Mrs Charles R Edgington of Greenwich The couple plans a June 1 wedding Miss McKee a Nott Terrace High School Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing graduate with Public Health Nursing Association in Schenectady Mr Edgington attended Ohio Wesleyan University and is in the senior class at Albany State Teachers College

John H. McKee Story Avenue Schenectady Jean E. McKee Charles R. Edgington, Jr Charles R. Edgington Greenwich McKee Nott Terrace High School Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Public Health Nursing Association Engington Ohio Wesleyan University Albany State Teachers’ College

Birthday Party for Barbara Jean Carrk Turns Two

A party honored Barbara Jean Carrk on her second birthday hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Carrk at 182 Congress Street. Ten guests attended with refreshments from a yellow and white themed table and a centered birthday cake. Barbara received many gifts.

Barbara Jean Carrk Frank Carrk Congress Street

Hammes Renamed As Commander Of South Troy Post

Joseph M. Hammes reelected commander of South Troy Post, W F W, at Canal and Third Streets. William V. Donnelly named senior vice commander and Stephen B. O Grady junior vice commander. New officers include John J Bond quartermaster Robert A Boyle chaplain Edward A Fitzgerald post adjutant John J Brennan surgeon John J Walsh trustee for three years. Ten new members admitted and plans set for spring and summer activities. Building committee report on remodeling of the rooms. Social hour followed by refreshments. Next meeting set for Thursday April 12.

Joseph M. Hammes South Troy W.F.W Canal and Third Streets Mr. Hammes William V. Donnelly Stephen B. O'Grady John J. Bond Robert A. Boyle Edward A. Fitzgerald John J

Trojan Assigned To Engineers In Japan

George P. Paige has been assigned to the 60th Engineer Base Topographic Battalion in Tokyo, Japan, from the Eighth Army Stockade. He entered the Army in September and arrived in Japan in November. His mother Mia W. bury resides at 22a Eighth Street.

Pic George P. Paige 60Th Engineer Base Tokyo Japan Eighth Army Pirate Paige 5Th Engineer Base Osingjang Mia WV. Bury Eighth Street

Former Nurse Gertrude Frisbie Dies in Albany Hospital

Mrs Gertrude Sweet Frisbie wife of Jesse P Frisbe of Johnsonville and former hospital nurse died yesterday at Albany Hospital after a lingering illness. She served at Samaritan and Mary McClellan Hospitals and as a private nurse. Active in Johnsonville and Valley Falls groups she was a Samaritan School of Nursing graduate. Born White Creek May 28 1892 she lived in Johnsonville last thirty years. Surviving husband daughter Barbara and mother Hattie Sweet sister Ernest Wilson and nephew Donald Sweet. Funeral tomorrow 2 30 pm at Johnsonville Presbyterian Church with Rev Robert Mullery officiating interment Woodlands Cambridge.

Gertrude Sweet Frisbie Jesse PF. Frisbe Johnsonville l Albany Samaritan Hospital School of Nurating Hattie Sweet Johnsonville Ernest Wilson Hebron Donald Sweet Syracuse Johnsonville Presbyterian Church Robert G. Mullery Woodlands Cemetery Cambridge Aes

No Complete Safety Seen From A B Bomb

Government experts warn no building type guarantees safety from an atomic blast within three miles of a target. Dispersal and underground facilities are discussed as strategies, with concrete and steel frame shelters urged, but complete protection remains uncertain.

Japan Facttory National Security Resources Board NSRB NLRB

Fancy License Plates Illegal In State

The New York motor vehicle bureau ruled that fancier home made or novelty license plates are improper if they imitate official plates. Only NY issued plates may be used. Front plates were debated but a bill requiring a front plate was defeated. The decision allows advertising plates that do not resemble official plates. Washington will leave final rulings to the courts.

Robert M. Monahan United Prev Correapondant Albany New York Auto Lcense The Jureau Bureau Mortimer Kasgell New York Kassel Washington Systein Americans For Democratic Action Truman Democratic Party Tus Paat

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