The Well-Known Character Remembers Billiards Class
A nostalgic monologue on poolroom culture and legendary players like Joe Canton, Ralph Greenleaf, and Willie Mosconi. The Well-Known Character laments the loss of class and finesse, recounting early rivals, the craft of straight pool, and how modern players lack dedication and love for the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantori
Canton
Ralph Greenleaf
Watervitet
Greenleaf
Wille
Mosconi
New Jersey
Otte
Golden Gloves Opens in Troy as 38 Fighters Enter Ring
About 200 spectators watched the Colonie Cyclone host the first night of the Golden Gloves boxing tournament. Thirty eight fighters competed in 119 lightweight, 260 pound heavyweight, and other divisions with Louis Keyes defeating William Cahill after a sharp two round surge. Keyes spoke of dreams of a home and future boxing success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Zyglewicz
Ziggy
Colonie Cyligem
Louis Keyes
Camrié
Keyes
Emi
Cahill
Mechanicville VFW Auxiliary installs May 11
Mechanicville The Col Elmer Ellsworth Post VFW Auxiliary marks its 30th anniversary with the May 11 installation of Margaret H Dugan as president. Officers include Florence Sax Pat Wright Jayne Gilhaney Addie Mockrish Mary Kelly Sarah Sweet Mary Johnson Lorraine Henderson. Delegates named Sax Amber Lynch Duell and Henderson to district convention with Henderson as alternate. Hudson Mohawk Council delegates are Sax Duell Sweet Jennie Smith. A card party is planned for April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicville
Col. Elmer & Ellsworth Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Margaret H. Dugan
Florence Sax
Pat Wright
Jayne Gilhaney
Addie Mockrish
Mary Kelly
Sarah Sweet
Mary Johnson
Lorraine Henderson
Sax
Amber Lynch
Henderson
Alice Duell
Hudson - Mohawk Council
Duell
Sweet
Jennie Smith
Schuylerville Scholarship Fund Seeks Community Support
Schuylerville Central School committee urges industrial firms organizations and locals to fund scholarships for June 1976 graduates. The base award is 400 with multiple awards possible as funds allow. Payments go to the treasurer or financial secretary by June 1. Members include Elizabeth Myers Harriet Boex Leighton Cromie and Harold Peck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylerville
Fuund
Schuylerville Central School
Elizabeth Myers
Harriet Boex
Leighton Cromie
Harold Peck
Schuylerville couple feted on anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Doran of Schuylerville celebrated 40 years of marriage at their Pearl Street home. Children hosted, with grandchildren present, guests from Albany Rexford Mechanicville Saratoga Springs Argyle Addison. Doran, a retired plant services supervisor at A L Garber Co Victory Mills, and his wife are Notre Dame de Lourdes Church communicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylerville
John A. Doran
Pearl Street
Donald Kugler
Argyle
John D. Doran
Adrienne Santore
Millard Flint
Addiison
Dorans
Notre Dame de Louridés
Albany
Rexford
Mechanicville
Saratoga Springs
Addison, VI
Doran
A.L. Garber Co
Victory, Mills
Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
Schuyler Hose Fire Company Elects Officers for 1976 77
Schuylerville fire company elected officers at its annual meeting for 1976 77 with Charles Vine Jr as president Thomas Temple as vice president Rev Joel MacCollam as secretary Lester Burch as treasurer Bob Brie as assistant treasurer Ray Zerwick as fire chief and John Ted Still as trustee for three years A regular business meeting followed and members discussed building a new fire house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylerville
Schuyler Hose Fire Company
Charles Vine Jr
Thomas Temple
Joel MacCollam
Lester Burch
Bob Brie
Ray Zerwick
John
Ted) Still
By-laws Dispute Hobbles Capital District Planning Panel
Parallel factions dispute how the Capital District Regional Planning Commission runs its by-laws and representation. Attorneys warn a court challenge could delay federal funding reviews while urging better county communication and control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital District Regional Planning Commission
Hotg
McGuire
IK State Supreme Court
Horlg
Albany
Rensselaer
Schemectady
Saratoga Coliitles
Henig
Fire company minstrel show set for May 1 at Schuylerville High
The Schuylerville Hose Company and Auxiliary announce a minstrel show on May 1 at the high school auditorium with 8 p.m. curtain. The "Stars and Stripes Forever" bicentennial tribute travels from the Corrith and Lake Luzerne area for its fourth Schuylerville appearance. Proceeds fund a new firehouse. Elizabeth Wilkitts produces and says this year will top past shows. Joseph Barton choreographs a vaudeville spectacle. tickets from auxiliary members. an ashah donated by Marty Carr will be presented the night of the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylerville
ScHuyler Hose Company
Coririth
Lake Luzerne
Elizabeth Wilkitts
Joseph Barton
Marty Carr
Friends of the Library to hold Thursday card party
Schuylerville Public Library hosts a kick off card party at 7 30 p m Thursday sponsored by Catherine Schuyler Home Bureau. The event invites the public and asks attendees to bring their own cards as new programs and fundraising activities are planned to enlarge library services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylerville
Friends of the Library
Catherine Schuyler Home Bureau
Schuylerville Public Library
Historical group to hear of artifacts in Schuylerville
Residents will hear Louis Follett discuss finding and interpreting artifacts dropped or buried by earlier generations. The Old Saratoga Historical Association program begins Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Schuylerville Elementary School cafeteria followed by refreshments hosted by Mrs Leighton Cromie and committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylerville
Louis Follet
Follett
Old Saratoga Historical Association
Leighton Cromie
Poppy Days Planned by Old Saratoga Post and Legion Auxiliary
Ruth Mosher announced the annual Poppy Days sponsored by the Old Saratoga Post and American Legion Auxiliary Unit. Norma Merrill will be crowned Miss Poppy at a May 5 coronation at the Legion Home, with poppy sales downtown on May 7 and May 28 from 1 to 5 p.m., city approval granted by Mayor Michael Nolan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylerville
Old Saratoga Post
American Legion
Ruth Mosher
Norma Merrill
Poppy
Legion Home
Auxiliary
Michael Nolan
Arnold Navy Seaman Ret. Ends Training at Great Lakes
Navy Seaman Ret. George W. Arnold son of Mr and Mrs George Arnold of 252 South Main St Mechanicville graduated from steerall training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes IH He is a 1975 Mechanicville High School graduate who joined the Navy in 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicville
Navy
George W. Arnold
Georgé Arnold
South Main St
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Mechanicville High School
George Arnold
Bacon Hill Church Dinner May 1
A roast beef supper will benefit the Bacon Hill Grange at Bacon Hill Reformed Church dining room on May 1. Servings are at 5 15 and 6 30 p m by reservation only. Mrs William Peck handles tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylerville
Bacon Hill Grange
Bacon Hill Reformed Church
William Peck
Fort Edward Man Charged After Route 9 Head-On Crash
Fort Edward resident David R. Whiting 28 faces driving while intoxicated and reckless driving charges after a head-on crash Sunday on Route 9 south of South Glens Falls. Whiting’s car crossed into the oncoming lane injuring him and three occupants in the other car. Bernard Jankowski 49 of South Glens Falls and his family were treated at Glens Falls Hospital. his wife Phyllis 44 was admitted in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Glens Falls
Fort Edward
David R. Whiting
Bernard Jankowski
Clark St
Thad
Lisa
David O' Donald
Glens Falls
Phyllis
Ballston Spa Airman Arrives for Duty at Hancock Field
Ballston Spa airman LC Lawrence A. Hodgson arrives for duty at Hancock Field. Son of Mr and Mrs John Hodgson of HD4 Ballston Spa, he is a plubber apprentice with Aerospace Defense Command. Hodgson previously served at San Pedro California and is a 1974 Ballston Spa Junior and Senior High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballston Spa
Lawrence A. Hodgson
John
Hodgson
Ballston
Hancock Field
Plubber
Aerospace Defense Command
San Pedro
Stillwater Airman Thomas Graduates From Lowry Training
Stillwater airman Timothy W. Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs Sydney W Thomas, completed the U S Air Force armament mechanics technical training at Lowry AFB Colorado. He proceeds to England AFB Louisiana for Tactical Air Command duty. The 1973 Stilwater Central High School graduate earns college credit through the Community College of the Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Timothy W. Thomas
Sydney W. Thomas
U.S. Air Force Air
Lowry Afb
Colorado
England Afb
Louisiana
Tactical Air Command
Stilwater Central High School
Community College of the Air Force
Mechanicville Youth Completes Navy Recruit Training
Mr and Mrs George Arnold of Mechanicville announce their son completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes. The graduate is listed among new sailors and marks a milestone for the family and community.
Hoosick Falls youth earns Sikorsky Winged S emblem
Hoosick Falls youth Seaman Christopher L. Gaines 18 son of Mr and Mrs Osborne Y Gaines Hoosick Falls has earned the Sikorsky Winged S emblem while serving at Coast Guard Air Station Opa Locka Florida The 1974 Hoosick Falls Central High School graduate joined the Coast Guard in January 1975 The award is given by Sikorsky Division United Aircraft Corp to aircrewmen who take part in life saving rescue missions aboard a Sikorsky helicopter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
Coast Guard
Christopher L. Gaines
Osborne Y. Gaines
Sikorsky
U.S. Coastand Air Station
Opa Locka
Fla
Hoosick Falls Central High School
Sikorsky Division
United Aircraft Corp
Free glaucoma clinic opens in Schuylerville
The Schuylerville Lions Club sponsors a free glaucoma screening clinic at the new primary school on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylerville
Schuylerville Lion's Club
Parish Aid Society Card Party Tonight
The Parish Aid Society of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church hosts a public card party at the Parish House tonight at 7 30 p.m. Refreshments and table prizes will be available, with special prizes. Attendees are asked to bring their own cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylerville
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Troy
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Alaska
Encylopedia Britannica
The
Green Door Billiard Parlor
Ah Old Guise
Bilan
Gface
Ceever
White
Times Record
N.Y
Thomas A. Baker
O'Brien-Baker
Veterans Administration
Tom Baker
Honolulu
Mr. Carley
Washington
F.I.C.A
Averill Park
Cohoes
Frank Sherry
Storre
Anyonne
Krekkin
M.L.M
Congress St
Abé Freedman
Theiit
Division Street
River Street
Hudson River
Ferry Street
Sacandaga
Indian Lake
Adirondacks
Ehiltttibad Mercories
H.L. Bonesteel
Waterford
Cullen
Troy Academy
State Street
Seventh Avenue
Kennedy Family
Kennedy and Murphy Brewers
Troy High School
School 5
Frederick and
Oscar Riche
Dan Klock
Alling Rubber Co
Marine Midland Bank
Alling Rubber
By Michael Lena
Latham
Louie
Zigey
William Callinet
VFW
Schuylerville Fire Company
Marvin Hotty
Rensselaer Courty
Jett McQuire
Schenectady County
Linder
McQuire
Fire Company
Library Group
Fort Edward Man
Lowry
Aircraft
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