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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1955

Page

13

League Hears Mrs. Ryan On Marriage and Homemaking

Mrs. Robert L. Ryan told Catholic Junior Service League members that the home is more important than a career for a secure marriage. The Troy housewife, former teacher and College of New Rochelle alumna, spoke at a meeting with Rev. Edward L. O'Malley. Reports were given on a May 4 card party and fashion show at The Hendrick Hudson.

Robert L. Ryan Catholic Junior Service League Catholic Charities Ryan Troy College of New Rochelle Eileen Mangione Edward L. O'Malley Brady Maternity Hospital Albany Hendrick Hudson Betty McCormack Peggy Mooney Sally Cannon Alice Crow Mangione Denby's Frear’s Herbert's Cahill’s League Catholic Women’s Service League

May Wedding Planned for Doris Pietrafesa and Joseph Dayton

The engagement of Miss Doris Amalia Pietrafesa to A3C Joseph James Dayton is announced by her parents Tito and (Mrs) Pietrafesa of 117 Jefferson St Wynantskill. The May 8 wedding plans follow Doris schooling at Catholic Central High and employment at W T Grant Co. Dayton is LaSalle Institute alumnus and a former Korea era Army 25th Division member now in the Air Force.

Ling Doris Amalia Pietrafesa Joseph James Dayton Frank J. Dayton Wynantskill Tito Pietrafesa Jefferson St Catholic Central High School W. T. Grant Co LaSalle Institute Army Korea Air Force

Miss Sheehan Weds Sunday in Green Island

Miss Mary Jean Sheehan daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Sheehan of 92 High St Green Island married James J Powell Jr son of Mrs Catherine Powell of 474 River St at St Josephs Church Green Island. Rev Paul Antois officiated before palms and spring flowers. The couple will reside at 1845 Highland Ave after a Miami Beach honeymoon.

Mary Jean Sheehan Richard Sheepat High St Green Island James J. Powell Jr Catherine Powell River St Paul Antois St. Joseph’s Church Donald Kelly Thomas Atkinson Joan Wagner Ella Mae Powell Deanna Hall Judy Cowieson William Powell James Wilson Richard Sheehan Jr Daniel Powell

Girl Scouts Plan Banquet and Horsewoman's Badge

Preliminary plans for a 2 mother and daughter banquet to be held May 24 at St Patrick's Hall were discussed by Girl Scout Troop 81 last week. Twenty members are taking horseback riding lessons to qualify for the horsewoman's badge.

St. Patrick's Hall

College senior Eileen McNamee invited to honor society

Miss Eileen McNamee daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas A McNamee of 24 Center View Drive and vice president of the senior class at the College of St Rose is among three seniors invited to join Delta Epsilon Sigma national Catholic honor society. She will be accepted at the Alpha Chi chapter spring meeting May 7 at the college.

Eileen McNamee Thomas A. McNamee Center View Dr College of St. Rose Delta Epsilon Sigma Alpha Chi Chapter Eells

Halfmoon Couple Wed at St Marys Church Creacest

Miss Janis Lee Davenport and Sgt Alger Roger Chevalier wed at St Marys Church Creacest on Sunday April 17. Rev Edward Hinkel officiated. Attendants included Leo Chevalier and the bridesmaids Patricia Corbett and Mrs Robert Woodin. A reception for 150 followed at Klamsteam Tavern. They plan a home at 1685 Richmond Staten Island before he continues Army duty at Ft Wadsworth.

St. Mary's Church Creacest Janis Lee Davenport Charlie Davenport Halfmoon Alger Roger Chevalier Eugenie Chevalier Edward Hinkel Leo Chevalier Ohio Kentucky Richmond Staten Island Davenport Ft. Wadsworth

Keuka College Cast Sparking Blithe Spirit Debut

Miss Nancy Nagle of Keuka College Keuka Park will play in Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit at the College Playhouse on June 11. A senior and daughter of Mrs. Frank H. Walker she has been active in drama during four years at Keuka.

Nancy Nagle Keuka College Keuka Park Noel Coward College Playhouse Miss Nagle Frank H. Walker Lansing Ave Kevka

Art Exhibit Ends Today in Troy Window Display

The third annual Teresa Wustefeldt art studio exhibit in the Robert Hill & Co. window ends today. Works come from photographs sketches and ideas and feature many local scenes including the First Wesleyan Church and area landmarks such as Crooked Lake Nassau Lake and the Walloomsae River near Bennington.

Teresa Wustefeldt Robert Hill & Co Broadway Troy Eva McGaughan Eleanor C ‘ 5 Nathan Fran Mitchell Kate ‘Oouderi Mitchell Mary Zak Hazelwall 27 Seriesman Betty Dugan Marjorie John Sally Heller Kay Gander Irene Lonergan Dina Nicholas Dolores Swertinski Julia Skain Grover) Woodard Mary Nigro Jean Eantico Albert Johnson A. F. King Rosena Reidenbach Betty Gardner Marie Schwalbe Smith Farm Crooked Lake Nassau Lake Walloomsae River Bennington

Alumni Plan Card Party and Fashion Show at Troy High

Mrs Jame Sawyer Huntley will serve as general chairman for the Troy High School Alumni Association event at the school cafeteria on Wednesday May 4. Laura Eycle shimer Sicko will be commentator for the fashion show with card games starting at 8 p.m. and the show at 9. Alumni models will wear summer dresses and sports wear from local stores.

Jame Sawyer Huntley Troy High School Laura Eycleshimer Sicko William H. Frear and Co. Denby's Cahill’s Sporting Goons

Last teen dance hosted by St Michael’s Guild ends

The final dance in the Women’s Guild series at St Michael’s Church was held Friday in the church hall. Tunetwisters provided music and Mrs Walter McCormick led refreshments. Chairwoman Mrs William Hipwell said the dances will resume in the fall.

Women's Guild of St. Michael's Church Walter McCormick William Hipwell

Farnam Drummond Rites Performed

Raymond Drummond of Columbus Nebraska announces the marriage of his daughter Louella Drummond of Omaha to A A C William Farnam son of Mr and Mrs John J Farnam of 818 4th Ave The ceremony took place March 5 in Omaha with Rev A C Brown officiating and Airman and Mrs Farnam residing at 3724 N 27th St Omaha where he is stationed with the Air Force

Raymond Drummond Columbus Neb Louella Drummond Omaha William R. Farnam John J. Farnam 4Th Ave A. C. Brown Ernest L. Vincent Farnam N. 27Th St Air Force

Vacationing Miss Melvine Scott Heads for Havana

Vacationing Miss Melvine Scott formerly of Latham and now a stewardess for American Airlines is enjoying a trip to Havana Cuba during a layover period and reports on her experiences.

Melvine Scott Latham Aairlines Havana Cuba

Future Bride Feted At Shower

Rita Aronson of Glens Falls, who will marry Irving Kaplan of this city on May 2, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower at the Federal Street Synagogue in Albany. More than 75 guests from Troy, Albany, Pittsfield, Glens Falls, Loudonville and New York attended and gave gifts. Dinner featured pink and white decorations and a shower cake.

Rita Aronson Gleag Falls Irving Kaplan Federal Street Albany William Basen al Hermann Peter Spanier Jules Skoletsky Ray Kaplan Max Kaplan Troy Pittsfield Mass Glens Falls Loudonville New York

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