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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1966
Page
5
Troy city schools will establish a learning disability center under Project All-Out using about 320000 dollars in Title I funds for 1966 67. The plan expands guidance counseling pupil services and vocational education while introducing the lighted school concept with evening study halls and home support across multiple schools.
The Emma Rose Flynn Toppers were given a New York State flag that had flown over Albany. Former state senator F Warren Travers presented the flag at Flynn School of the Dance, praising the group's parade and patriotic activities. The event was organized by adult advisor Vincent Marano.
A civic effort in Rensselaer seeks to move the late Dr. Thomas W. Phalen home from 371 Broadway to serve as the new city library. Led by Mrs. Frederick E. Harrigan, the initiative involves Kiwanis, local clubs, and petitions to officials, with the present library space at School 2 slated for demolition and a new site near City Hall proposed.
Church notices from Rensselaer list worship times and open hours for several congregations. First Baptist Rev. Robert B. Hanley 9 45 a m. First Congregational Rev. Irma F Warfield. Broadway Methodist Rev. Donald H Brandt 9 30 a m Worship. First Methodist Rev. Earl C Fryer 10 a m Combined Sunday School and Church service during summer. First Presbyterian Rev. Carlyle Adams 10 a m Worship. Franciscan Mission Chapel Very Rev Edgar M Holden O F M Conv Chapel open daily 6 30 a m to pm Closed Sundays. St Pauls Lutheran Rev Robert O Flechtner 9 30 Redeemer Episcopal Rev Harold King 8 a m Holy Communion 10 a m Holy Communion. St Josephs Catholic Rev William F Cahill Masses at 7 8 9 10 and 11 a m. St Johns Catholic Rt Rev Msgr Arthur J Reilly Masses at 6 8 9 10 and 11 am. Dial HD 2 5351 for daily messages of hope and faith for persons of all denominations.
Debris from a July wind storm at East Greenbush Airport off Hays Road is cleared. Hangar and four planes were wrecked, including owner George Canaday’s $30,000 uninsurable plane. Rebuild cost estimated over $5,000 with salvageable blocks. Schodack Aviation Club purchased a new trainer plane for about $8,000 now used by 17 pilots and trainees.
Angelo DeGiule 69 of 772 East Street Rensselaer died yesterday at St. Peter's Hospital Albany after tests. A WWI veteran, saw-smith by trade, he ran a lawn mower repair service and worked for Wacksman's Lawn and Golf Equipment. Survived by wife Maria Bender son Bernhardt four daughters two brothers and 13 grandchildren. Funeral Monday 8:45 a.m. from Lyons Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at St. John's Church with Requiem High Mass. burial Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Newly named Rensselaer Fire Chief William Nardacci says no fire truck from the City Department will enter firemanic contests. Following the policy of his late predecessor Joseph Wendell, the Board of Public Safety limits one apparatus to leave town only for parades on a first come basis. The aerial ladder stays home unless requested under mutual aid for a fire.
The Mechanicville Independents defeated Greenwich 13 to 7 in the opening game of a best of three Saratoga County Babe Ruth playoff series. They posted 16 hits led by George Wichelas four and Dominick Luciano with a 400 foot triple. Michael Mone pitched 12 strikeouts. The series resumes today at 5 30 p.m. at Mechanicville High School recreation field.
Mechanville sites at Park Avenue South Main Street and Viall Avenue close for the season with a field day scheduled Thursday at 9 am in Tallmadge Park. John R Fascia announces age group contests ribbons prizes and provided treats. supervised by Coach Ted Weigle. Tennis courts Park Avenue and Kennedy Park South Main remain open until October.
Surplus food will be distributed at the John Ahearn Rescue Squad building on Central Avenue Mechanicville from 9 50 a m to 3 p m. Commissioner Fascia said distribution ends at 3 p m to allow return of leftovers to Saratoga County Ballston Spa before 4 p m.
William Beagle 26 of RD 1 Stillwater was struck on the head by a sledge hammer while tossing a tire onto a truck. Employed by Dyer Construction Company Mechanicville he was held for observation at the hospital after the incident yesterday.
David Leggett, 14, Mechanicville High ninth grader and 4-H Club member, will be honored September 1 at the New York State Exposition in Syracuse. He was chosen from 24 applicants across 17 counties to receive a registered Ayrshire calf from the Pine Wood herd of Hudson. The presentation occurs at the exposition coliseum under Prof. H A Willman of Cornell University.
Four Fresh Air guests depart by D H train to New York City after a season hosted by Mechanicville Stillwater Wiwanis Club. John R Fascia, area chairman for Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund, coordinated the program for the fifth year.
The Pleasantdale Covenant Church sets Sunday School at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m with Timothy Johnson a medical student from Albany Medical Center as guest speaker while Rev Joseph A Herner is on vacation A prayer service is planned for 7 30 p m Wednesday Miss Angela Dinardo of Tampa Avenue visits her grandmother Mrs Geraldine Di Capua at Snyders Lake.
Cropseyville residents Iola Simmons and Gloria and Virginia Jones stayed with grandparents. George Estabrooks is on a month long Boy Scouts trip to Philmont New Mexico. Carolyn Estabrooks returned from Hebron church school. Rev Richard Grear will preach at 10 a.m. at Brunswick Presbyterian Church White Church.
Mechanicville listings show Salvation Army led by Capt Harris Wood with 10 a.m Sunday School 11 a.m Holiness meeting and 6 p.m Salvation meeting Gospel Hall services at 9:30 a.m and 11 a.m Sunday School 7 p.m Gospel service St Pauls the Apostle led by Rev Ernest J Autch with 5 45 a.m 7 30 a.m 9 a m 11 a m Masses and daily masses 7 and 8 a.m Devotions Wednesdays 7 30 p.m Confessions Saturday before Holy Day 4 5 30 and 7 30 p.m St Lukes Episcopal led by Rev Robert G Field with Holy Communion 7 30 a.m 10 30 a.m worship and sermon Church of the Assumption led by Rev Dante L Girolami with all low mass schedule 6 7 30 8 45 10 First Methodist union service 9:30 a.m with Rev David P Seipt of the First Presbyterian Church as speaker
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