Rensselaer church groups announce fairs trips and events
The Women's Guild of the First Presbyterian Church at 34 Broadway plans a rummage sale Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Members should bring clothing donations today. St. Joseph's Church School Guild schedules a May 21 Do Your Own Thing bus trip to New York City leaving at 8 a.m. Reservations via Mrs Irene Morris 462 6266. May 14 sees A Nite at the Races at St John's Academy East and Herrick Streets. The First Baptist Church at 1101 Washington Ave received a directional microphone in memory of Albert Ackerman and other gifts to memorial funds. Rensselaer Volunteer Ambulance hosts its fourth anniversary dinner May 7 at Leonardo DaVinci Lodge, with cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Elks hold a Nite at the Races today at 8 p.m. Probation volunteers sought in Rensselaer County. Boys Club plans their annual Award Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Director Carole Singer resigns from the Rensselaer Area Senior Service Center. Laura Goca wins top honors in a regional public oratorical contest. Scotch Doubles tournament results listed for Knights of Columbus council. Paper drives by Cub Scout Troop 74 and Rensselaer Girls Club set for Saturday. Fort Crailo DAR meeting features a workshop by Jacqueline Post on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Greenbush Masonic Lodge to serve a roast beef dinner May 8 from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church School Guild
New York City
Irene Morris
St. John’s Academy Home School Association
East and
Herrick Streets
Carole Singer
Rensselaer Area
Schenectady County Community College
Paul J. Tazbir Jr
Rensselaer County Department For the Aging
Carole
Laura Goca
St. John’s Academy
Rensselaer man indicted on Northway weapons charge
An Albany County Grand Jury indicted Paul Fiacco 25 of 1040 Fourth Ave Rensselaer on third degree criminal possession of a weapon for alleged possession of a .22 Colt automatic pistol on the Northway in Colonie. Also named was Marc Benecke 20 NYC area for third degree grand larceny involving over $1,000 stolen from the Class of 1978. Other Albany County cases included forged instruments and burglary pleas with sentencing set for May 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Rensselaer
Albany County
Northway
Colonie
Paul Fiacco
Albany County District Attorney’s Office
Wendell Pratt
Fourth Ave
Grand
Albany State University
William Williams
Albany County Opportunity, Inc
Danemora
Appeal of Albany murderer rejected by Appellate Division
The New York state Appellate Division unanimously upheld Judge John J. Clyne’s sentence for Richard E. Moore Sr who pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the April 1976 shotgun death of Michael Brown at 364 Hamilton Street Albany. Moore’s appeal challenging pre trial hearings and sentencing remarks was denied. Police in Rensselaer arrested Linda K. Emory on a harassment warrant and released her on recognizance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
State Appellate Division
John J. Clyne
Richard E. Moore, Sr
Clyne
Moore
Michael Brown
Hamilton St
Rensselaer
Linda K. Emory
Second St
Delaney
Readers Help and Hints in Times Record Hotline
A weekly Hot Line notes readers seeking help and sharing tips. Mrs I C of Mechanicville finally got her plants from Tomatoes by the Ton. Ms B DeC of Watervliet awaits a refund on three rings from Lady Caroline. Mrs J G L of Rensselaer expects a Green Tigers Press catalogue. Mr and Mrs S of Cohoes get another Sun Color Portraits sitting. Q asks for area trailer truck driving schools. A cites Chauffeur's Training School in Rensselaer. Andy P of North Troy praises a baby bonnet pattern. F M of Local canary hobbyist offers help finding a cheap chirper. R J of Chatham sought dusting paper amid a Glass and Toss marketing survey project.
Help Wanted and TV Station Addresses
Reader asks for someone in the area to take orders for Spencer foundation garments. Also provides addresses for WRGB WTEN and WAST stations and guidance on directing advertising or news complaints to the appropriate department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal
Albany man receives five to ten year burglary sentence
An 18 year old Albany man, John Butcher of 98 Columbia Street, was sentenced in Rensselaer County Court to five to ten years for a November burglary in Rensselaer. He pleaded guilty to second degree burglary and admitted breaking into a home on Broadway and assaulting the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Williams
Lacy M. Thompson Jr
Clinton Ave
Albany
Rensselaer
John Butcher
Columbia St
Broadway, Rensselaer
Cholakis
Batcher
Rensselaer County
Troy
Court Ordered Repayment of Student Loans After Bankruptcy
New York Court of Appeals unanimously ruled Whitney George Wilkes must repay about $3,975 in National Defense Student Loans despite his 1970 bankruptcy. The justices held loan conditions created speculative, non provable debts not discharged by bankruptcy and emphasized protecting the program’s purpose. Wilkes earned $9,000 annually at the time of filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Connor
Albany
State Court of Appeals
Whitney George Wilkes
Albany State University
National Defense
Charles P. Breitel
New York City
Wilkes
Breitel
National Defense Loan
Windshield Breakage Reported on Aiken Avenue Car
Police report a car parked unattended on the lower end of Aiken Avenue had its windshield broken at 5 51 p m on April 22. The incident was logged with Rensselaer authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer
Aiken Avenue
Coinword Contest Seventeen Semifinalists Named
Seventeen semifinalists in Coinword Puzzle No 1142 are chosen for the jackpot with five key words needed to win 1100. A winner, if any, will be announced Saturday. Names include Ruth Adey Cohoes Mrs M Santa Barbara Mechanicville Marion Brehm Troy Laura Brignola Troy A M Clothier Troy Bob Conway Troy C. J. Corey Troy Leon G Foster Stillwater Anne Frese Schenectady William LaFontana Schenectady John Kozmich Averill Park Earl Lansing Troy Helen Mack Latham M Mulholland Troy George Shoemaker Troy Helen Smith Troy Tracey Watervliet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon G. Foster
Stillwater
Anne Frese
Schenectady
William LaFontana
John Kozmich
Averill Park
Multiple incidents reported in Rensselaer police blotter
Albany resident reports a battery stolen from a parked Amtrak lot car between April 22 and 25. A three family home on 1016 Third St suffered a basement furnace fire with no injuries. Eight year old Laurie Blowers treated after dog bite near 1400 First St. Residents warned to confine dog for rabies check. Chain link fencing and pipe stolen from Eighth Street home, found later by officers. A microphone stolen from a parked un attended car on Columbia Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer
Albany
Amtrak
Third St
Laurie Blowers
First St
Albany Medical Center
Eighth Street
John Southwick
Stephen Smith
Columbia Street
Saratoga Springs Man Dies After Despondent Shootout
Albert E. Pastor, 39, of Saratoga Springs shot himself after firing from his second floor in a despondent assault on his affluent neighborhood. Police and negotiators spoke with him for hours before a muffled gunshot ended the incident. Pastor, described as a General Electric employee, died in an upstairs bathroom. His daughter Kelly was with neighbors during the standoff and his wife Gail was away at a banking conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Albert E. Pastor
Pastor
East Side
Rhett Croteau
Croteau
Eugene Cole
Cole
General Electric Co. Employe
Kelly
Gail
Adirondack Trust Co. Employe
New Jersey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rensselaer Church Guild
Women’s Guild
First Presbyterian Church
Broadway
First Baptist Church
Washington Ave
Albert Ackerman
Sewall E. Smith
Martha W. Parker
Ernest A. Turpin
Ruth M. Hotaling
Partition St
ELKS
Rensselaer Lodge of Elks
Rensselaer Boys Club
LaSalle Institute
Williams Road
Laura
John Goca
John St
Rensselaer Council
Knights of Columbus
Bowling Green
East Greenbush
Joe Mink
Betty Horn
Millie
George Venter
Ann
John Riley
Pat Lanz
John Smith
Jack Spath
Pat Disisto
Council
Bill Hicks
Ken Downes
Cub Scout Troop
Rensselaer Girls Club
Walter Bishop
Scouts
Fort Crailo Post
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sidewheeler
Southern Blvd
Jacqueline Post
District 3
Greenbush
District Attorney's
Fiacco
Marc Benecke
Joseph Harris
Banker's Trust Company
Crowridge Road
New Scotland
Franklin D. Pulliam
Orange St
Pulliam
Sand Lake News
Joanne Smith
Times Record
Green Tigers Press
D. F. Waterford
Massachusetts
Andy P
North Troy
Helen P
F. M
W. H., Troy
R. J
Chatham
Spencer Foundation Garments
J. P. — Cohoes
E. F
Clifton Park
WRGB
Balltown Rd
WTEN
Butcher
Con. G. Cholakis
Ruth Adey
Cohoes
Mrs. M
Marion Brehm
Laura Brignola
A & M Clothier
Bob Conway, Troy
C. J. Corey, Troy
Earl Lansing
Helen Mack, Latham
M. Mulholland
George Shoemaker
Helen Smith
Tracey, Watervliet
Third Street
Fernando DiTullio
Afredo Primero
Smith
DiTullio
Saratoga
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