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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1955

Page

5

League Hears Mrs Ryan on Marriage and Homemaker Role

Mrs. Robert L. Ryan told Catholic Junior Service League members that home life is more important than a career for a secure marriage. A Troy housewife and former teacher, she urged homemaking as essential. Miss Eileen Mangione introduced speakers Rev. Edward L. O Malley and outlined upcoming events including a card party and mother and daughter banquet.

Robert L. Ryan Messhers Catholic Junior Service League Catholic Charities Eileen Mangione Ryan 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 Dayton

The engagement of Doris Amalia Pietrafesa to A3.C. Joseph James Dayton is announced by her parents Tito and Mrs Pietrafesa of 117 Jefferson St. May 6 wedding plans are reported. The bride elect attended Catholic Central High School and works at W. T. Grant Co. Dayton, LaSalle Institute graduate, served in Korea with the Army 25th Division and is now in the Air Force.

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

Girl Scouts Plan Banquet And Horsewoman Badge

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

St. Patrick’s Hall

Local Bride Miss Sheehan Weds James J Powell Jr

Miss Mary Jean Sheehan daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Sheehan of Green Island wed James J Powell Jr son of Mrs Catherine Powell of River Street Green Island at St Josephs Church Green Island. Rev Paul Antois officiated with music by Donald Kelly and Thomas Atkinson. The couple will reside at 1845 Highland Ave after a Miami Beach honeymoon.

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

College Miss McNamee Invited to Catholic Honor Society

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

Eileen McNamee Thomas A. ,McNamee College of St. Rose Delta Epsilon Sigma Alpha Chi Chapter

Halfmoon Couple Wed In Spring Ceremony At Halfmoon

Miss Jania Lee Davenport daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Davenport of Halfmoon wed Sgt Alger Roger Chevalier son of Mrs Eugenie Chevalier also of Halfmoon Rev Edward Hinkel officiated. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Lee Chevalier brother and sister-in-law. Bridesmaids Patricia Corbett and Mrs Robert Woodin. Guests seated by Francis Gallerie and Robert Woodin. The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with veil and carried a white lace prayer book with a white orchid. Reception for 150 at Klamsteam Tavern followed by departure for Toledo and Kentucky. They will live at 1685 Richmond Dr Staten Island. Davenport is a Shenendehowa graduate. Chevalier attends Army duties at Ft Wadsworth.

Jania Lee Davenport Charles Davenport Halfmoon Alger Roger Chevalier Eugenie Chevalier Edward Hinkel Lee Chevalier Patricia Corbett Robert Woodin Francis Gallerie Klamsteam Toledo Ohio Kentucky Richmond Staten Island Davenport Shenendehowa Central School Ft. Wadsworth

Nancy Nagle to Star in Keuka College Play

Nancy Nagle of Keuka College Keuka Park will appear in Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit at the College Playhouse on June 11. Miss Nagle, daughter of Mrs. Frank H. Walker of 10 Lansing Ave, has been active in drama during her four years at Keuka.

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

Art Exhibit Ends Today in Troy Window Display

The third annual exhibit of Miss Teresa Wustefeldt’s art studio in the window of Robert Hill & Co. Broadway Troy closes today. Works use artists photos sketches and ideas with many local scenes featured including First Wesleyan Church Smith Farm Nassau Lake and the Walloomsac River near Bennington.

Teresa Wustefeldt Robert Hill & Co Broadway Troy Eva McGaughan Eleanor ‘Nathan Frank Mitchell Kate J. Mitchell Mary Zak Hazel Kulllman Betty Dugan Marjorie John Sally Heller Kay Gander Irene Lonergan Dina Nicholas Dolores i Swertinski Julia Skain Grover Woodard Mary Nigro Jean Mantico Albert Johnson A. F. King Rosena Reidenbach Betty Gardiner Marie Schwalbe First Wesleyan Smith Farm Crooked Lake Nassau Lake Walloomsac River Bennington

Alumni Plan Charity Card Party And Fashion Show

Mrs. Jane Sawyer Huntley chairs the Troy High School Alumni party set for Wednesday at the school cafeteria. Laura Eycle Shimer Sicko will commentate the fashion show with card play starting at 8 p.m. and the fashion show at 9. Donors include William H. Frear and Co. Denbys and Cahill’s Sporting Goods Store. Local chairmen and publicity chief Isabel Mann organize the event with a library meeting to finalize plans and ticket details to be announced.

Jane Sawyer Huntley Troy High School Alam Laura Eycleshimer Sicko William H. Frear and Co Denby's Cahill’s Sporting Goods Leona Sheffer Addie Jackson Delores Kirchert Shirley Peckham Barbara Peckham Joann Bibb Agnes Ryan Sally Winter Dorothy Davis Connery Elizabeth Jamieson Marion Bott Bertha Harris Grotsky Nancy Heffron Isabel R. Mann

Conclude Series Of Teen Age Dances At St Michaels

The final teen age dance sponsored by the Women's Guild of St Michael's Church was held Friday night in the church hall. Music by the Tunetwisters. Mrs Walter McCormick oversaw refreshments. Mrs William Hipwell said the series 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 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 The couple reside at 3724 N 27th St Omaha where he is stationed with the Air Force

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

Vacationing Miss Melvine Scott in Havana Cuba

Vacationing Miss Melvine Scott former Latham resident now a stewardess for American Airlines is traveling in Havana Cuba while on leave and sighting local sites.

Melvine Scott Latham Aiirlines Havana Cuba

Future Bride Feted At Shower in Glens Falls

Mise Rita Aronsom of Gleng Falls will marry Irving Kaplan of this city on May 28. Mrs Basen, Mrs Hermann, Mrs Spanier, Mrs Skoletsky, Mrs Ray Kaplan and Mrs Maz Kaplan hosted a shower with 75 guests from Troy Albany Pittsfield Glens Falls Loudonville and New York. Dinner featured pink and white decor and a shower cake.

Mise Rita Aronsom Gleng Falls Irving Kaplan Federal Street Synagogue Albany William Basen al Hermann Peter Spanier Jules Skoletsky Ray Kaplan Maz Kaplan Troy Pittsfield Mass Glens Falls Loudonville New York

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