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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1966
Page
3
Bids from contractors for an addition alterations and a new bus garage at Argyle Central School totaled 1 606 658 though district voters authorized no more than 1 125 000. The board will review bids with architects and the superintendent and may call a public meeting before deciding on further action.
Rotary Clubs of the 719th district sponsor a year long study abroad for high school seniors. Students departing Saturday include Dyer Lennox of Granville heading to Sweden Debo rah Hargn of Johnstown to Japan James Herrick of Fort Ann to Germany Thomas Case of Whitehall to Sweden David Jackson of Fort Ann to Sweden Nicholas Westbrook of Ballston Spa to Sweden and James Sterns of Middleburgh to Argentina.
Dr William Forrest Lee Jr of Saratoga Springs is named associate medical director at General Foods Corp He has practiced medicine in Saratoga Springs for 11 years and led the carton and container division plant medical program for three years within the company.
An outdoor style advertisement urges adults over 35 to switch to SERUTAN a vegetable laxative. It claims SERUTAN is a natural concentrate that provides bulk and moisture to aid peristalsis and gently stimulates intestinal muscles as a safe alternative to harsh laxatives.
Joseph B. Scott of Williams Street is appointed Whitehall postmaster after Senate confirmation. He has served as acting postmaster since July 1, 1964, following John C. Hoffman. A former Democratic committeeman and Whitehall High School graduate, class of 1936, he is a World War II veteran.
Miss Christine Shulusky 19 of Waterford listed in fair condition at Saratoga Hospital after a three car crash on Route 9 near a restaurant parking lot Friday night. Miss Sue Rasmussen 20 of Newburgh treated for neck injury and released. Driver Carl Fumante 20 Adams Mass and Robert Gloak 18 Watervliet were involved.
Mrs. E J Schmidt hosts Babcock Lake visitors from Springfield Virginia and Lynnfield Center Massachusetts. Guests include Walter Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Nystedt, Emil Schmidt, Anthony and Stanley Butkas, and others from Hoosick Falls Schaghticoke Melrose Mechanicville and surrounding areas.
Cambridge announces its annual Vacation Church School beginning Monday Aug 22 through Sept 1 with classes for ages three to sixth grade at Brick Presbyterian Embury Methodist and White Presbyterian churches. The theme is The Church with activities crafts stories songs and refreshments. Volunteers are urged including teens and adults, with needs for a pianist crafts director and classroom helpers.
The New York State Education Dept. approved tentative plans for a new Saratoga Springs elementary school housing 600 pupils in 22 classrooms with a 27 pupil maximum. State aid could cover 65 percent. Trustees awarded seven contracts for industrial arts and related supplies and scheduled a district tour to review summer repairs.
William W. Manns 79 of 52 Washington St Saratoga Springs died Saturday a retired New Rochelle Sanitation Dept employee native of Buckingham County Virginia survived by two daughters Marjorie Chellis New London Conn and Florence Shaw Saratoga Springs two sons Walter and William Manns Yonkers two sisters Margaret Epps New Rochelle and Mary Peak Virginia eight grandchildren nine great grandchildren funeral 1 30 p m today Simone Funeral Home 2 p m Bethesda Episcopal Church Greenridge Cemetery interment. Harold Ward 73 of Cornwall died Friday funeral yesterday Holy Cross Church Salem interment Evergreen Cemetery Salem George W Lyman 87 58 Court St Saratoga Springs died Sunday funeral 11 a m today Bussing Funeral Home Meeting House Cemetery West Springfield Mass native West Springfield retired game protector State Conservation Dept lived in Saratoga 60 years several cousins survive.
Miss Emily Jones spent a few days at Cheer Leaders Camp at Silver Bay on Lake George. Edith Jones and Darlene Maxwell vacationed at Sacandaga Bible Camp near Broadalbin. West Palm Beach visitors Ronald Theriault family and Ronald Badger joined James T. Blanchard and Truman Blanchard at a family gathering. Dr. and Mrs. George Fitch visited the Maxwell home for the McGeoch reunion. Margaret Mallin and daughter Mary Lou Mallin returned from trips to France Belgium England and Scotland. John and Kevin Rea traveled to Shea Stadium for the Mets vs Cardinals game. The General John Williams Chapter DAR held a card party at Mrs. David McGuire with seven tables and prizes. Florence Robertson won the door prize.
Fire early Monday damaged a two car garage at 124 East Ave Saratoga Springs owned by Mrs Cal Eggleston and a pony barn at Church Street Extension home of Mrs James Maglione. Garden equipment suffered losses but ponies were unharmed. Barn owned by Milford Lester. Garden City Fire Department responded to both calls.
The Maddalena family of Salem plans Aug 20 departure for Fabi ano del Massica Italy aboard the Italian Lines vessel Leonardo da Vinci. They will live with Mrs. Margaret Iannelli in a village 30 miles from Naples while Rose Marie Maddalena, a Salem Central School student, pursues education in Italy.
South Cambridge residents Gerald and Kenneth Aiken spent the weekend in New York City. Misses Anna and Marguerite Judge of Troy spent the weekend at their home here. John Hamilton named to Cornell University Dean's List for spring. Pleasant Valley Grange to hold annual licenie Sunday Aug 28 at 7 pm. Union service in North Hoosick circuit every Sunday in August at 10 am at Eagle Bridge Methodist Church. Gary Dickson of East Greenbush will deliver sermon Sunday. Mr and Mrs Malcolm Hamilton attended wedding of Linda Porter and Dan Morehouse at St Andrew's Episcopal Church New Berlin. John Hamilton was best man for the wedding.
Miss Margaret Aiken will sponsor a public card party at the hall Tuesday at 8 p.m. Eight and one half tables were in play at the last party with prizes awarded to George Sigman, Mrs. Mabel Quackenbush, Michael Bartoski, Miss Christine Northhouse, Mrs. Wells Eddy, and Beatrice Kilburn. Mrs. Rodney Brownell, matron of the junior grange, was in charge.
William R. Huntington of 22 Marion Place Saratoga Springs stationed with the Navy at West Milton pleaded guilty in Saratoga Springs City Court Monday to speeding 70 mph in a 50 mph zone. He was fined $15 by Acting City Judge Lawrence J. La Belle. Huntington was arrested July 22 by Patrolman Gary Amlaw.
Seaman Albert Harold Charpentier spends a two week leave with his parents on Williams Street after completing ten weeks of basic training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station.
In Brindisi Italy three French beatniks were refused entry to the provincial museum after the director objected to their long hair. All three were believed to be male.
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