Watervliet Memorial Day plans outlined by officials
Premature outline of Watervliet Memorial Day observance announced at a special meeting of commanders and veterans group representatives at the John A. Patton Post American Legion. Potential parade, flag raising by Mayor Hugh F Donnelly, firing squad salute, wreaths at the Shaan Nor roll, clergy involvement, and grave decoration plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Patton
American Legion
16Th Street
Broadway
Hugh F Donnelly
Shaanor Roll
Veterane
Watervliet Arsenal Veteran Otto Madsen Dies at 88
Otto B. Madsen, 88, longtime Watervliet Arsenal employee, died yesterday at his home 1202 Eighth Avenue after 2 weeks of illness. Born in Oslo March 31, 1864, he came to the United States 55 years ago and served 39 years at the arsenal, later returning as rifling instructor in Chattanooga in 1942. He worked on the first 16 inch gun project and was a member of the Arsenal Twenty Year Club. Survivors include his widow Marie Jorgensen and three sons James, Howard, and Walter Madsen, plus 11 grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from the residence. interment Albany Rural Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto B. Madsen
Watervliet Arsenal
Eighth Avenue
Eugines
Oslo
Norway
Arsenal
Chattanooga
Tenn
Arsenal Twenty Year Club
Watertown
Marsen
Rvening Lodge
Fakam
Hudson Ttwer
RAM
Temity
B. G. Madsen
Bue
J. Drig Madsen
Troy
Mo Madsen
City
Raymond Bowman
Hernice Madsen
Erie
Thomas MacCormack
Albany
Otlo R. Bernard I
Howard A. Madsen
William
Madsen
Vienna
Austria
Murie
Chales
Pauline
Thoral Madsen, Jr
Ferty
Albnny Rural Cemetery
Freeman
Cosanid
Coonrad
Schuylorville
Woreconter
Mass
Mme
Tagle Mills Church of Christ
International Horgaster Ci
Frances Derrlett Coonrad
Warren
South Glens Falls
William J. Moore
Regent Street
Saratoga Springs
St. Peter's Charen
St. Peter's Cemetery
Moore
Hampton
Washington County
Marguerite Moare
Andrew Brady
Frank I
Joseph Cooper
Sixth Avenue
England
John A. Manning Paper Co
Green Island
Ernest F. ‘Pripp
St. Mark's Church
Minn
Jane Casaglia
Miny
Janu Gogselin
Rouse's Point
Watervliet
SS. Josupl'a
Dante
Purcall
Pawling Avenue
St Joseph's Chirch
St Patriel’s Onmalnry
Watervilet
Tunorot
Gins
Iohn Higgine
Bam
Fonla
River Street
Front St. Patrick's Church
James W. Carroll
Gregory M. Connolly
Daniel D. Hogan
Mr. Higgins
George, Francie
Plattsburg
Watervliet W C P A To Meet Friday
The Mizord Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold its monthly meeting at the home of Ray van Auken, 9 Ball Place, Emlay, at 7:20 pm. Devotional service led by Mrs. Waeachel Steen precedes short addresses titled A Child Looks at the Community A Youth Looks at the Community and An Adult Looking at the Community. Social hour will follow the business session.
Watervliet Civic Center Announces Annual Board Election
The Watervliet Civic Center holds its annual meeting to elect officers and select the nominating committee led by Mrs. Lewis Kemp with assistants James Sage William Hesson James Connell and Albert Menevly. Edward J. Sanders named club drive chair and plans for a softball league equipment purchase approved.
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Chilyman
Lewis Kemp
James 3. Sage
William E. Hesson
James F. Connell
Albert C. Menevly
Icent Ov Thesday
Mr. Connell
Ivan H. Ball
Jack P. Roanh
Bill Hannon
Tmusic
Dorothy McLain
Fire Quelled At Dwelling On Fourth Avenue
Watervliet firefighters contained a small blaze at 2494 Fourth Avenue in the home of Theodore Batawste. The fire started from improvised window framing and rubbish in the backyard. No serious damage, building owned by Theresa A. Vaughan. A later report mentions riverfront activity near Hudson and booster pumps used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindquarters Co
Fourth Avenue
Theodore Batawste
Mateur
Theresa A.J. Vaughan
Grand Street
Trav
Hudson River
Broathway
Brooma
Watervliet Police Seek Missing Youth
Watervliet police issued an eight state teletype for Howard Buodhon fourteen, missing from home during a trip. He traveled with two friends from Goshen to Maybrook and Albany, and has not yet returned. He is described as five feet tall, about 115 pounds, blue eyes, with a green and white striped jacket and tan sweater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watervliet
Howard Buodhon
Ernest Kershaw
Uhitd
Robert Evans
Robert Sherman
Goshen
Sherman
Maybrook
Bbaudson
Albany
Republican Voters Gain At Watervlie
Andrew M. Hablock, Republican city chairman, announced a notable gain in enrolled Republican voters from the Albany County Board of Elections. He said ongoing conferences with ward leaders are under way as early campaign preparations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew M. Hablock
Hablock
Albany County Board of Elections
Watervliet Masons Travel to Ballston Spa for Third Degree
Evening Star Lodge and AMI will dispatch officers and the degree team to Ballston Spa to perform the third degree at Franklin Lodge. Roger Sutherland will serve as shaman. Buses depart the Masonic Temple at 7 p.m. Reservations contact Mr. Sutherland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star Lodge
Ballston Spa
Franklin Lodge
Roger Sutherland
Masonic Temple
Pam
Mir. Sutherland
Watervliet Masons To Be Feted Tonight at Temple
Watervliet Masons honor Master Masons from Evening Star Lodge Paka and Hudson River Chapter TAM at the Watervliet Masonic Temple with an 8 pm entertainment and chapter meeting followed by luncheon. Mrs Louise Carr and Alfred J Hart preside. Dorothy Lennon leads refreshments and a chapter delegation travels to Schenectady for the district visit by Mrs Helen S Ford and William G Groesbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
Helen S. Ford
Flandamalion
William G. Groesbeck
Albany-Rensselaer- Schenectady
Maplewood Veterans Plan Incorporation Meeting
Maplewood Post American Legion plans formal incorporation as the Maplewood Veterans group. An executive board meeting is set for tomorrow at 7:39 p.m. in Spink's Hall Maples wood with Commander Michael Testun presiding. The post aims to obtain a War Assets Administration barracks to serve as a community center. A Sunday meeting is slated for Velvich's Hall Watervliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maplewood Post
American Legion
Spink's Hall
Mapleswood
Michael Testun
Post
Steele
War Assets Administration
Velvich
Watervliet Women To Collect Clothing
Residents of Watervliet organize a clothing drive to support a Presbyterian mission school in South Carolina. The Women’s Missionary Society of Jermain M. Maria Presbyterian Church plans November offerings and hosting Bethany Presbyterian Church’s Woman’s Association of Menands on May 20. Mrs Albert Bradley presides. A book review of Return to Religion by Fink is discussed at last night’s session led by the spiritual life committee chaired by Mrs Mastin Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Women's Missionary Socity
Jermain M Maria
Presbyterian Church
Woman's Association of Bethany
Presbyterian Church of
Phe
Spiritual Life
Mastin Ball
Watervliet Home Holy Communion Class Held
A class of 21 children at Watervliet Home received their first Holy Communion in the St. Calman’s chapel with Rev. Paul Flynn as chaplain. The ceremony included a benediction, child choir music, and a lily and rose decorated table for the communion break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Calman
Paul ¥. Flynn
Jesus
Troy Hogptus
John H
Joseph
Franely A
Augustus W
Joseph A. Krangler
Neil T. Hogan
Peter J. Welter
Coccolia Ward
Fathers Buechler
Kriegler
Anginof
St. Mary's Cemetery
Watervliet Official Condemns Vandalism
Commissioner John F. Quinlan of public safety condemns vandalism of traffic signs in Watervliet. He warns those who damage or deface signs will be punished to the full extent of the law, stressing signs protect the public and endanger others when altered. Signs have been tarred and bent out of shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Quinlan
Public Safety
Watervliet Holy Name Plans Communion Breakfast
The Holy Name Society of St. Bridget's Church will sponsor a communion breakfast on May 11 after a church meeting. Francia E. Leahy, president, announced Francis Farrel will lead arrangements with assistant coordinators James F. Brennan William F. Burke Frank Gilchrist. Awards were given for high scores at a Monday card party hosted by Camp Anna RNA at 1611 Seventh Avenue. Next party updates to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Society
St. Bridget's Church
Francia E. Leahy
Francis Farrel
Nom Milice
James F. Brennan
William F. Burke
Frank Gilchrist
Joseph &. Marnhith
Vprizen
Marlon DeFréest
John Purtell
Martin Brennan
George Grady
Camp
Anna
Rna
Winifred Menaitt
Obituary notices reflect local deaths and services in Plattsburgh area
A long obituary list notes deaths in Plattsburgh and surrounding towns including Coonrad of Schuylerville, Hughes, and Moore of Saratoga Springs. Funeral services are planned at St Patrick's, St Peter's, and local churches with interments at area cemeteries. Survivors include spouses, children, siblings, and multiple grandchildren, with services conducted by local clergy.
Watervliet Club Officers Elected and Reorganized Yacht Club
Monday night at Messitt's home Officers elected for the Ladies Auxiliary of Watervliet Lodge of Eilts with Mrs Edward Raible as president and Mrs Leo Munson as vice president. The Watervliet Yacht Club, active in wartime, reorganized with 40 members. Commodore Eugene C. Cottrell and officers named. Elks social at club, State Elks Convention delegates expected, and Latham Softball League to form teams at Calvary Hall meeting. Mr. and Mrs. John E Agnew return from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messitt
Edward Raible
Watervilet Lodge
Eilts
Leo] Munson
William Whalen, Jr
Martin Sehanz
Theodore Bayet
Edward Briger
Joseph Kayes
Alfred la Chapelle
Edward Diamond
William Kalteane
Watervliet Yacht Club
Coast Guard
Floupy
Eugene C. Cottrell
Latham
Calvary Hall
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Tri-City Sewing Machine CO
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Franklin
Phony Waterwlech 440 Mutual Coal Co., Inc
Watervliet Elms
Daudelin’s
19Th St
Tly Ave
Wynet
F. Cavanaugh Fuel & Range
Orton, Mad
Watervliet Civic Center
Elect
Waterviiet Civic Center Way Selecter
Watervlie
Walter G. Love Troy
Watervliet Masons
Ballston
Troy Co-operative Savings & Loan Assn
Grand ST
Franklin So
Banking Department of the
State of New York
Maplewood Veterans
Watervliet Group
O'Leary
Elizahatl A. Fleary
Seventh Avenue
St. Peter's Church
Edward A. McManus
W. Leo McCarty
James D. Lyons
James FE. Lyons
Goleman J. Lyons
Walter C. Buckley
St. Peter’s Cemetery
Steffanus
Father McManus
Ham
Miss McBride
Agnes Mel Bride
Main Street
Schaghilcoke
Warren J. Whilfen
Robert Wein
John Bellmore
William and
Charles McBride
John Thompson
John Smyth
Himward Cemetery
Schaghicoke
Rey
Joel G
Mary Lynd Pocky
Second Baptist Church
Shaalgo
Tor Yents Ag
Elorts
Ladies? Gall
Mario Antoinette
Choja
Roe Elory
Ura P Nigga
Proabo PF. Palmer
Willan M. Peckham
Mr. Peckham
Colling Avenue
Tomorow
Joseph Acmestrong
Burint
John E. Agnew
Jim
Joan
Schuyler Heights Apartments
Nicoll & Son
State Street
BX Connectors Contractors
Torchiers
Max Hanken
RIVER
Trek
Manufacturers National Bank OF Troy
Fennbtin Square
Cetcer Aroaway
Thora Peopten
Corinth
Federal Deposit Insurnnes Corporation
United States Savings Bonds
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