New Saratoga Racing Focus At Mechanicville Rotary Meeting
Mechanicville Rotary Club heard Philip Dunn of the National Racing Association describe Saratoga racing and the Whitney Alabama Trotter and Hopeful stakes. He touted a $3.5 million expansion at the track and urged families to visit from 7 to 10 a.m. daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicville Rotary Club
Fantauzzi
Saratoga
Philip Dunn
National Racing Association
Whitney
Alabama
Trotter
Hopeful
Dunn
Columbia University
Merchant Retires After 40 Years in Wall Paper Trade
Floyd Wilbur, North Main Street, retires from wall paper and paint retailing after 40 years. The Wilbur store closed Friday. stock sold to a Schenectady firm. Wilbur will pursue glass work at 116 South Hudson Ave and remains active in local charities and fraternal organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Wilbur
North Main Street
Wilbur
Schenectady
Hemstreet Park
South Hudson Ave
Wilburn
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co
Santagato Block
N. Main St
Chamber of Commerce
Mechanicville Rotary
First Methodist Church
Oriental Shrine of Troy
The
Foresters of America
Ten Soldiers Arrested During Disturbance in Ayer Mass
About 10 Ft. Devens soldiers were arrested by military police early Saturday after a 45 minute disturbance outside several drinking establishments and a diner. More than 1,000 servicemen were involved as bars at the Lincoln Hotel and the Little Klub overflowed. No fatalities reported. Local and state officers aided by Harvard and Groton police controlled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Mass
Ft. Devens
Lincoln Hotel
Little Klub
Harvard
Groton
City Attorney Clarifies Building Code About Final Cost Affidavits
City Attorney Vincent P. Pickett ruled that affidavits of final cost requested by the plumbing and heating department are illegal. He confirmed there is no city building code requiring homeowners to submit final cost affidavits after projects. He suggested the Council could amend the code if inspectors deem it necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicville
Vincent P. Pickett
George Ryan
Harris Avenue
Pickett
Ryan
Building Department
Westvaco Steam Tickets On Sale Next Thursday
Tickets for the annual clam steam jointly sponsored by U P P Local 678 and West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co go on sale at the hose house of the Mechanicville mill starting Thursday at 11 30 a m A full schedule of prices and hours will be posted at the mill The steam is set for Labor Day Monday Sept 6 at Halfmoon Beach Crescent with tickets for retirees available on sale dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.P.P
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co
Mechanicville
Steam
Otto Shiffert
Halfmoon Beach Crescent
22 Arrests Reported By Chief
Police Chief Henry C. Arnold reported 22 arrests for July in a City Council briefing. The summary notes 152 complaints, 38 parking tickets, 11 street lights out, 9 traffic lights out, one merchant door unlocked, 12 motor vehicle accidents, 32 ambulance and first aid cases, two fires attended, and $34 in fines. Pending are 24 parking violations, two unlicensed operators, two inspection certificates, one revoked license driving, one failure to yield, and 10 speeding cases. City court set for Aug. 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Arnold
Registration For Grade Schools In Averill Park District
The Averill Park Central School District will register new pupils during the week of Aug 30 from 9 am to 3 pm at Miller Hill Poestenhill and West Sand Lake schools. Bring birth certificate and proof of grade promotion to place children properly. First day of school is Sept 8.
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Averill Park Central School
Miller Hill
Poestenhill
West Sand Lake
Averill Park
Sand Lake
Crystal Lake Park
Tell Me Why! Solar System Facts and Origins
A school quiz feature explains the solar system: sun gravity rules planets moons asteroids and comets in orbital paths not exact circles. It outlines asteroid sizes up to 480 miles and two main origin theories, plus a note on other possible systems in the universe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solar System
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Outer Space
Ambulance Fund To Get Drive Report
The Arvin Hart Fire Company will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m. A smorgasbord supper is set for tonight at the Stillwater Masonic Temple from 5 p m. to finish. Also notes on transfers and camp plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvin Hart Fire Company
Stillwater Masonic Temple
Water Dept. Employee H. W. Cannon Dies at 67
Henry W. Cannon, 67, of 290 4th St., a retired Troy Water Department bookkeeper, died Friday after a brief illness at Albany VA Hospital. A World War I veteran of the 54th Engineers, he was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church and a member of the American Legion. Survivors include three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church with interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
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Henry W. Cannon
4Th St
Troy
Edward P. Holland
Lawrence A. Boylan
California
Edward W. Newcomb
Albany
John A
William H. Cannon
Anthony E. Matera
4Th. St
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Stabbing Victim Mary Walker Listed In Fair Condition
Mary Elizabeth Walker 37 of 80 Liberty St is in fair condition at Samaritan Hospital after a Thursday night stabbing. Police say her husband Frederick 49 waived examination for grand jury on first degree assault and remains in Rensselaer County Jail.
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Samaritan Hospital
Mary Elizabeth Walker
Liberty St
Plum Brook Club Releases Pheasants Near Stillwater Farm
The Plum Brook Fish and Game Club of Mechanicville released 250 almost fully grown pheasants Friday near their Stillwater area farm. President Michael J. Emelio said the birds were released in surrounding areas, secured through the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors by Supervisor Stephen De Marco of Mechanicville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plum Brook Fish and Game Club
Mechanicville
Stillwater
Michael J. Emelio
Saraotga County
Lutherans Accelerate Mission Push With $2 Million Borrowing Plan
The American Lutheran Church will speed up its program to establish ten mission congregations across the United States over the next two years. A $2 million net borrowing is guaranteed for 1965 and 1966 to fund new church starts, arranged by the ALC board of trustees with the American Missions board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
UPI
American Lutheran Church
United States
ALC
Board of American Missions
Typographical Union Leader Attends National Convention
James P. Smith, president of the Troy Typographical Union No. 52, will attend the 107th convention of the International Typographical Union in Washington D C. He is accompanied by his wife and will visit his son and family in Lake Park Florida after the sessions conclude.
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James P. Smith
Troy Typographical] Union No
International Typographical Union
Washington, D.C
Smith
Lake Park
Fla
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Mechanicville News
Roy A
Sullivan
Main St
P.O. Box
Rotary Club
New Saratoga
Aqueduct
Vincent Spataro
Mechanicville Club
Westvaco Steam
Leland Hill
Lucien Clicker
Golden Chain Senior Citizens Club
Poestenkill
West Sand Lake Methodist Church
Helen Reuther
Henry Meusberger
James W. O'Donnell
William Fulkerson
Herbert, Shopland
Richard Mollicone
Robert Danish
Walter Byrne
Toastmaster’s Club
Mr O'Donnell
Iclub
A,leokum
Christine Romero
Lorain
Ohio
Chuckle
Hehr
Sue
Mary
Addies
Darrell Moyer
Elizabeth Town
T. S. Ryan
Keith W. Overton
Jack Overton
Lake Street
State University Agricultural and Technical Institute
Delhi
State University College of Forestry
Syracuse University
Harrison H. Payne
Jack Overton Jr
Beaver Cross
Cooperstown
Episcopal Church
David Bochette
Edward Bochette
North Hudson Avenue
Stillwater United Church
Hebron
Presbytery of
Frank Mayhew
Raymond Dyer
Albany Medical Center
H. W. Cannon
Water Dept
Aha
Ilias
Plum Brook Club
Lestor
River St
Mteabls Sl
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