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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1966
Page
16
Mechanicville Board of Education approved five new teacher appointments ahead of the school opening. Supt. Millman noted the district has a full staff before classes begin September 7.
The Mechanicville Rotary Club will meet at noon at Fantauzzi's Restaurant. Clos Jaarem of Lund Sweden will speak, sharing slides about his native city and country as part of the Experiments in International Living program. The club continues discussions on the Mechanicville area hospital need and area medical assistance programs. On Aug 31 the club hosts their Little League team and on Sept 7 they host new area teachers.
The John H. Ahearn Rescue Squad of Mechanicville seeks donations via mailed envelopes for its annual drive. Seven crews operate 24 hours with free emergency service. donations should be sent to P O Box 669. Social calls require 24 hour advance notice and physician certification for long distance relays. Police and fire departments and Stillwater squad praised for cooperation.
The Church of the Assumption will sponsor a Sunday bus trip to the Shrine of the American Martyrs at Auriesville. Mrs. Margaret Festa is chairman of arrangements and those interested are asked to telephone her.
A warrant of 609487 dollars covers the 1966 67 period. The board changes its meeting from September 5 Labor Day night to September 8. John Bolton, president, presided.
The Mechanicville Historical Society meets at City Hall to seek a preservation plan for the Fort Cobblestone House amid urban renewal. The group may file a letter of intent and discuss with the First Methodist Church about demolition for a parking area. A public hearing is planned again regardless of tomorrow night’s decision.
Michael Fortune announces the 50th anniversary of the Sons of Italy Lodge in Mechanicville. Events include a High Mass at Church of the Assumption, a noon luncheon for the State Grand Council, a 7 pm golden jubilee dinner dance at Rafael's in Latham with Salvatore Migliaccio as speaker and Carmine De Crescente Orchestra. Reservations via Anthony Luciano.
Mrs Alfred M Thrane 56 of 95th St Waterford died Monday at Leonard Hospital after a long illness She was born in Covington VA daughter of William Offenbacker and the late Bessie Gayhart Offenbacker She lived in Mechanicville 50 years then moved to Waterford Survived by husband three brothers and two sisters Funeral from T L Cassidy Funeral Home Mechanicville tomorrow at 2 PM with Rev Frank Jay Reid officiating Interment Hudson View Cemetery
Community appeal for Red Cross to visit Mechanicville Masonic Temple tomorrow noon to 5 p.m. Maurice A. Crowel chairs effort as clergy urged sermons. About 20 volunteers call prospects. nonresidents employed locally may donate for a year of blood replacement. Call MO 4-5470 to donate.
The banquet committee of the Mechanicville Stillwater Little League set a tentative date of Oct 8 for the fundraiser with a turkey dinner. We invite all minor pony and major league players along with parents sponsors. Tickets are limited and a major sports star is planned as the principal speaker. Tickets reports are due by Sept 24 and the committee will meet Aug 31.
Commissioner John R. Fascia of the Department of Public Safety and Welfare reminded city youngsters that registrations for the third annual swim meet at Alonzo's Pool are due tomorrow. Applicants must hold a lifesaving certificate and file at City Hall.
A major market is forming in Tokyo to supply modernized U.S. electronics production gear. Japanese plants push upgrades as they seek advanced equipment and technology from foreign suppliers.
Japanese producers diversify their industrial capacity by shifting from consumer electronics to computers and electronic testing equipment. Japan has more than 2,800 plants that produce electronic equipment and components.
The Rensselaer County grand jury reconvened after a recess to hear two youth cases. An 18 year old Hoosick Falls youth faces a misdemeanor for procuring and giving alcohol to a child. A 17 year old Troy youth was charged with attempted burglary at S and S Cash Market. Evidence was presented by Asst. Dist. Attys. Doyle Jr. and Marinstein. The panel recessed without reporting.
In northeast Washington city youths and teenage girls hurled rocks and bottles at passing cars and firetrucks during a three hour disturbance. About 200 youths were involved as police and 50 officers kept order. one motorist was slightly injured. The cause remained unclear.
TheMechanicville Babe Ruth League will meet at 8 p m today at Donald Funaro’s River side home to plan the annual outing. Parents of players in the Mets and Independents are urged to attend as awards are prepared for the two top National Division teams and the Independents’ County Playoffs win.
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