Community Pool Project Advances Despite Mud and Rain
Hoosick Falls moves forward with pool construction as Northeast Pool Co arrives amid mud. Volunteers assist with toilets and building moves while Leo J Mahar Jr supplies a steam shovel. Town Board funds special labor and the Pool Committee will run the summer program. Fund drive targets $5,000 more with ten weeks to opening, led by Richard Severson. Family pledges of 60 dollars offer a free first year pass, and mail contributions to P O Box 46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town of Hoosick Athletic Field
Northeast Pool Co
Voorheesville
Leo J. Mahar Jr
Pool Committee
Richard A. Severson
P.O
Hoosick Falls
Village Crews to Pick Up Old Household Items
Village highway trucks and crews will make the first pickup of old household materials in the 2nd Ward as part of Clean Up Pick Up and Paint Up Week. Collections continue in the 3rd Ward tomorrow 4th Ward on Thursday and 1st Ward on Friday.
Miss Verba Accepts Seventh Grade Math Post in Deposit
Miss Ethel Verba daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Verba RD 1 Buskirk has accepted a seventh grade mathematics teaching position at Deposit Central School Deposit announced by Frederick F Kurkowski Director of Placement State University College Oneonta Verba a 1963 Hoosick Falls Central School graduate majored in the early secondary mathematics program and is a June candidate for the bachelor’s degree at Oneonta College Her college activities include vice president of the Women’s Athletic Association and membership in field hockey basketball and softball varsity teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Verba
Robert Verba
Buskirk
Deposit Central School
Deposit
Frederick F. Kurkowski
State University College
Oneonta
Verba
Hoosick Falls Central School
Oneonta College
Women’s Athletic Association
Turner Earns Maritime College Diploma Early Graduation
Cadet Lance R. Turner son of Mr and Mrs Charles R Turner of 33 Abbott St was graduated last week from the State University Maritime College at Fort Schuyler in the Bronx. The class of 110 squeezed 32 weeks of study into 25 weeks due to a shortened schedule. Turner earned a bachelor of science degree and qualified for a third mate's license in the Merchant Marine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lance R. Turner
Charles R. Turner
Abbott St
State University Maritime College
Fort Schuyler
Bronx
U.S. Merchant Marine
Turner
Merchant Marine
Chicago Area Truckers Call Lockout
Five Chicago area trucker associations ordered a lockout at one minute past midnight amid strikes following breakdown of national contract talks. If 1,000 member firms cooperate, about 45,000 long haul drivers may lose work as Teamsters nationwide vote on the settlement. Two weeks earlier a five day Chicago lockout hit electronics plants and others with about 60,000 drivers affected. Louis F. Peick, local Teamsters negotiator, urged aid for tornado disaster areas through Red Cross and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oak Lawn
Louis F. Peick
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
American Red Cross
Togo President Shot In Hand By Honor Guard
President Etienne Eyadema of Togo was wounded in the left hand when an honor guard attempted his assassination at the presidential palace. The guard, related to former Army chief Emmanuel Bodjolle, was subdued. Eyadema dismissed the claim of a kill shot and noted the guard was not a good shot.
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Togo
Lome
Etienne Eyadema
Eyadema
Emannuel Bodjolle
Bodjolle
Hoosick
Hoosick Baptist Church
Albany County GOP Club Dinner Set
The Albany County Republican Club will hold its annual grant in aid dinner Saturday at 7 30 p m at the Ten Eyck Hotel Albany. Guest speakers will be Assemblyman Neil W Kelleher and Rep Daniel Button. General chairman of the event is Richard A Graham Jr Ticket chairman is Albert P Coyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany County
Republican Club
Ten Eyck
Albany
Neil W. Kelleher
Daniel Button
Richard A. Graham Jr
Albert P. Coyle
Long Term Illness Care Gaps Targeted In Area Hospitals
Health planning expert Martin Paley reports local hospital leaders are ready to cooperate in expanding long term illness facilities linked to general hospitals. He cites high quality chronic care units as cost effective and urges coordinated outpatient systems with nursing homes. HSORA aims for voluntary planning through citizen and professional participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Services of Rensselaer Area Inc
HSORA
J General Hospital
Paley
Albert B. Osborne
Samaritan Hospital
Ralph Betts
Leonard Hospital
Mary Agnes
St. Mary’s Hospital
David I. Hughes
Cohoes Memorial Hospital
Paul Mico
Sue Faris Mico
Social Dynamics Inc
Businessman and Former Fire Chief Dies at 63
George B. Rasmussen of Murray Ave Waterford, retired vice president of Grimm Building Materials Co Green Island and former Waterford Fire Chief, died yesterday at Leonard Hospital after a long illness. Native of Troy, he lived most of his life in Waterford. Survived by daughter Ruth Rasmussen brother Warren Rasmussen two sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 9 am from Finn Funeral Home Waterford Rev John A Huenniger Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Gardner Earl Memorial Oakwood Cemetery.
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George B. Rasmussen
Murray Ave
Waterford
Grimm Building Materials Co
Green Island
Leonard Hospital
Mr. Rasmussen
Troy
K Knickerbocker Steamer Co
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Edna Lounsbury Rasmussen
Ruth Rasmussen
Warren Rasmussen
Guy Shepard
George Fernet
Cohoes
Finn Funeral Home
Third St
John A. Huenniger
Boudreau Couple Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank N Boudreau of 784 Fourth Ave marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary Sunday. They wed at Sacred Heart Church Cohoes. Their children Frank B Boudreau of Latham and Mrs Phil Galarneau of Lansingburgh hosted a party at OCA Hall Cohoes for eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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Frank N. Boudreau
Fourth Ave
Sacred Heart Church
Cohoes
Frank. B. Boudreau
Latham
Phil Galarneau
Lansingburgh
OCA
Police Wives To Install Officers
The Association of Police Wives of Troy will hold an installation buffet at 8 p.m. at the Band Box on 275 4th St. Mrs. Frank Brearton will begin a second term as president. Mrs. Howard H. Campbell becomes vice president and secretary, and Mrs. James T. Hynes is seated as treasurer for one year.
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The
Association of Police’ Wives of Troy
4Th St
Frank Brearton
Howard H. Campbell
James T. Hynes
Economist Testifies At Hearing On Utility Rates
New York AP A utilities economist testified that a fair rate of return for Consolidated Edison Co should be 5.85 to 6 percent. The PSC granted a $32.4 million rate hike last November to yield about 5.9 percent, with hearings ongoing to decide if the increase stands or is rescinded. Edgar H. Bernstein testified that his proposed return would allow the company to operate successfully and attract needed capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Consolidated Edison Co
Public Service Commission
Edgar H. Bernstein
Hospital Patient Gary Beckstein Named Local Student
Hoosick Falls Central School student Gary Beckstein, son of Walter and Mrs Beckstein of 04 Classic Street, is a patient at Mary McClellan Hospital in Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Beckstein
Hoosick Falls Central School
Walter
Beckstein
Mary McClellan Hospital
Cambridge
Unit meeting on home bureau instructions for footstools
A Hoo sick Home Bureau unit will meet tonight at 7 at Mrs James Miner’s home. She will teach members how to make rules for footstools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Home Bureau
James Miner
Hoosick Falls Kiwanis to Hold Luncheon Meetings Today
Leo J. Fairbanks named 16 program chairman for the Huncheon meetings of the Hoosick Falls Kiwanis club. The luncheon program will be held today at Nowa in Baptist Memorial Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo J. Fairbanks
Hoosick Falls
PRR Notes 8 Percent Profit Drop
Philadelphia AP report shows Pennsylvania Railroad posting an 8 percent first quarter profit decline as merger talks with New York Central intensify. Consolidated earnings were 14.28 million dollars, 1.02 a share, down from 15.51 million or 1.12 in 1966.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tas
New York Central
Stuart T. Saunders
PRR
Saunders
Pennsylvania
America
Two Get Year Terms In Draft Case
Two Jehovahs Witnesses were sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison in Rochester for refusal to report for civilian work in lieu of military service. A third, Spencer Winterburn, 22, of Hudson Falls, pleaded guilty to failure to work at Rochester State Hospital and will be sentenced May 8. Walter Williams, 21, of Rochester, and Marshall Foster Jr., 22, of Watertown, also pleaded guilty for failing to report for work at Buffalo State and Rochester General Hospitals.
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Jehovah’s Witnesses
Rochester
Spencer Winterburn
Hudson Falls
Rochester State Hospital
Harold Burke
U.S
Walter Williams
Marshall
Foster Jr
Watertown
Buffalo State
Rochester General Hospitals
Hudson Valley Winter Term Dean’s List Names 275 Students
The list records 275 Hudson Valley students named to the winter term dean’s list. Names span Averill Park to Saratoga Springs with multiple addresses and regional clusters in Ballston Lake, Cohoes, Cohoes, and surrounding towns. The roster includes student names and street addresses across several counties.
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Hudson Valley
Hearings Set On Lottery Licenses in Albany
State Tax Commissioner Joseph H. Murphy announced hearings on May 9 and 10 in Chancellor's Hall for banks hotels and motels seeking state lottery sales licenses. Forms were mailed to 3 000 banks and 6 500 hotels and motels with Western Union outlets to receive notices later. First drawings slated for June with tentative seller commission of 2 3 percent of ticket price. Local names and addresses listed for retail applications across several communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N.Y
Joseph H. Murphy
Murphy
Chancellor’s Hall
State Education
Chancellor's Hall
Western Union
Obituaries Pamphlet Middletown Area Rites for Three
Obituaries list three local deaths with funeral details. Mrs Harold R Bielass 34 Albany native died at Memorial Hospital after long illness. Survived by husband two daughters two sisters and a brother. Services at W J Lyons Funeral Home and St John s Church with interment at St Joseph s Cemetery Troy. Mrs Marion C McLoughlin of Troy died after long illness at Leonard Hospital. Survived by son John F Stoner and brother James W McLoughlin. Funerals private at Styles Funeral Home and St Peter s Church with burial at St Peter s Cemetery. Mrs Rose C Quell funeral prayers held at Purcell Brothers Funeral Home and St Lawrence Church with interment at St Jean s Cemetery.
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Harold R. Bielass
Saxton Rd
Springfield
Mass
Memorial Hospital
Albany
New York State Department of Labor
Pauline
Cynthia Marie Bielass
Joseph Bacon
John Burke Jr
Colonie
Arthur C. Rose
Rensselaer
W. J. Lyons
Washington Avenue
St. John’s Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Troy
Marion C. McLoughlin
Hoosick St
Leonard Hospital
St Peter’s Church
Styles Funeral Home
Pawling Ave
St. Peter’s Church
St. Peter's Cemetery
Believe There Is No Impossible For Those With Will
A motivational excerpt asserts that impossible tasks become possible with mindset and belief. It urges perseverance, notes humans endure hardships, and ends with an invitation to Riverview Funeral Home at 218 Second Avenue Frey with phone BE 5 3610.
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Riverview Funeral Home
Second Avenue
Frey
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Joseph E. Dougherty
Frank G. Courtemanch
Hebrew Academy of the Capital District
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Herbert Federbaritone
Ralph H. O'Brien
Hudson Valley Community College
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Donald A. Bates
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Grand St
Frank J. Brenenstuhl
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Central Ave
Paul F. Chartrand
Pleasant St
Denise A. Cox
Madison St
Brian E. Dinon
Tyler St
Andrew R. Dzembo
Brunswick Rd
Louis L. Esposito
James D. Fischer
Lawrence E. Forget
N. Greenbush Rd
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John J. Gibbs
15Th St
Christine A. Kane
Griswold Heights
Charles J. Kania
Seventh Ave
Ellen Francis Kehn
Bellemead St
Garry W. McCloskey
Richard D. McDonald
Corliss Park
John M. McGrath Jr
Mann Ave
Linda C. Skiba
First St
Regina A. Skiba
Ann-Marie P. Stassack
Pheasant Ct
John B. Taylor
Film Ave
Josephine A. Tracey
William Michael Trolio
Eighth Ave
William V. Vandenbosch
Cynthia L. Wagar
Burdett Ave
Thomas R. Whelan
Averill Park
Veronica A. Kaiser
Nicholas Stacy
Warren W. Weiss
Burden Lake
Ballston Lake
Louise M. Cohen
Old Stage Road
David W. Whitcomb
Gilmore Ave
Castleton-on-Hudson
Timothy P. Conlin
Boltwood Ave
Mary B. Livingstone
Miller Rd
Chatham
Barbara Jo Radley
Houseman Ave
Eagle Bridge
Martha L. Merola
RD 1
Theodore Rice
Four Winds Farm
East Greenbush
Gloria Casatelli
Iroquois PI
Wayne L. House
Thomas G. Renz
Mannix Rd
East Schodack
Saron
E. Hertzman
Sharona
Linda A. Smith
Box
Glens Falls
Donald Joseph
Traver St.enenla
Phyllis A. Sullivan
Greenwich
William A. Gannon
Lincoln Avenue
Edward Kyer Jr
Congress
Latham Janice L. Carlough
Sicker Rd
Alan J. Hoefner
Hoefer St
John T. Lenda
Park Ave
George M. Roe
Harold Ave
Loudonville
Arlene M. Evers
Osborne Rd
Cheryl A. Sleasman
David M. Tallicott
Loudonville Rd
Mechanicville
Joseph H. Boedner
Hemstreet Park
Donald J. Butler
Thomas E. Cordier
Chestnut St
Ruth A. Gibbs
James P. Kusick
Ivan Ness
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Rodney E. Priddle
Kathleen A. Zagorski
Brickyard Road
Melrose
Barbara J. Baickle
Nassau
Mildred F. Adriance
Roberta M. Becker
Broadway
John L. Buono
Paul Burwell
Second St
Antoinette Cipriani
Birchwood Ave
Thomas F. Cox Jr
Patroon Ln
Francis G. Harwood
Sandra R. James
Red Mill Road
Carol A. Morrill
Highland Ave
Robert E. Reineke
Mt. View Terrace
Carol A. Werner
Poplar St
Rexford
Charles H. Phinney
Miller Road
Round Lake
Josette J. Snowdon
Andrews, Avenue
Saratoga Springs
Robert L. Benson
Washington St
William J. Eddy
Old Gick Road
Paul A. Jenkins
Walton St
Carol A. Miller
York Ave
Harry R. Smith Jr
Church St. Schaghticoke
William H. Burdick
Plesant Avenue
Edward W. Knapp
Linda J. Canty
Saratoga Ave
Michael L. Connaway
South St
Joseph N. Heroux
Belanger
Michael P. Judge
Charles H. LaJeunesse Jr
Robert N. Mahoney
Hudson River Rd
Gary E. Signor
Fonda Rd
Robert E. Smith
Davis Dr
Lee K. Stanley
Patrick T. Wright
Lawrence St
Wallaine A
Barnum
Cynthia Ann Bowers
Andrewsville
James M. Brady
Sixth Ave
Edward J. Campbell
Lorraine A
Korin
Third Ave
Sandra M. McGivern
Peter A
Romano
Edna B. Schmiedel
14Th St
Randy 5. Symanski
25Th St
Sand Lake
Marvin A. Gertzburg
Sharon E. Miller
Bennington
Edward C. Ransom
Pittsfield
Lynn M. Charbonneau
Brooks Ave
Fred €. VanDenburgh
Mildred Stiles Clement
Belanger Ave
Route 9
Crescent Bridge
West Crescent
Albany State University
Orvilla Stiles
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