Good Friday Service at Y M C A
Holy Communion was observed at the Y M C A with Rev. Richard Cummings of the First Baptist Church leading and assisted by two deacons. About one hundred men attended as a quartet and pianist provided music.
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1944
Page
6
Holy Communion was observed at the Y M C A with Rev. Richard Cummings of the First Baptist Church leading and assisted by two deacons. About one hundred men attended as a quartet and pianist provided music.
Watervliet Arsenal workers praise the 240 mm howitzers as front line officers in Italy report the weapon proved its worth after fifty days of fire against bridges and targets behind German lines. The gun, the largest American field piece used, fires a 36.5 pound shell and costs about 150 dollars per round. The Pontecorvo bridge was destroyed from ten miles, a key achievement amid Allied bombing efforts.
Personality profile of C. F. Grady inspector and foreman at Water Vliet Arsenal detailing his career from an Albany GE apprenticeship to Buick Pittsfield tool and die work, 1914 artillery machinist role, WWI service, and leadership in Breech Inspection and related departments. He also taught at the Arsenal Basic Training Class and is a member of the Twenty-Year Club.
Jane Sheridan and Irene Hussey report top weekly scores in Girls Bowling with Lois Hall high single 164 and Jane Noli high triple 438. Janet Andersen’s team leads, with next week deciding second place. Men’s League bowling was idle. Easter events across churches include services, baptisms, new members, sunrise service at Hoags Corners, and a 6:30 Easter breakfast.
Mrs Sylvester Dennison visits relatives in town and recently lived in Latham now staying in Buffalo. Miss Martha Howansky, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Howansky, Boght Road, is convalescing at home after an appendectomy at Leonard Hospital. Mrs Raymond Hall, Albany Saratoga Road, hosts a Red Cross benefit card party with two tables of play. awards to Mira Willard, A Van Vranken, and Mrs Wallace Harple. refreshments served.
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