Feuding Mullers Lock Horns Over Spa City Cycle Center
In Saratoga Springs a family feud over Spa City Cycle Center pits brothers Glen John Len Muller against elder siblings Bob Dan and Fred. The younger trio occupy the parts shop guarding stock while elder members run a rival firm Spa City Cycle Center Limited. Police have been called repeatedly as losses mount and mail orders are diverted, with no resolution in sight.
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Saratoga Springs
Glen
John
Len Muller
Spa City
Bob
Dan
Fred
Church Street
Len
Mullers
Suzuki
Bob Muller
Two Granville youths die in Route 149 crash
A car traveling east on Route 149 near Route 22 left the road and struck a bridge abutment at Granville, tearing off the left side of the vehicle. Driver Gary R. Belemjian 17 and passenger Jack A. Fennell 19 were killed. Two others, John Tacyna 18 and Lewis G. Scarlotta 18, were treated for injuries and released.
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Granville
Gary R.belemjian
E. Main St
Jack A. Fennell
Morrison Ave
Granville Hospital
John §. Tacyna
Northwoods Rd
Lewis G. Scarlotta
South Glens Falls
Route 22
Firemen's convention a social event for wives too
Wives of permanent firemen from across the state join the New York State Permanent Firemen's convention as they seek time away from home, socializing with others, renewing friendships, and exploring new locales during the gathering.
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Firemen’s Convention
New York State
Firemen’s Convention Draws Wives and Visitors to Turf Inn
At the Turf Inn a three day Firemen’s Association convention gathers members from Rensselaer Local 25 and guests. Louise Smith from Dewitt and Barbara Oleyourryk of Oswego share why the event appeals, including tours in Albany and shopping opportunities.
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Firemen’s Association
Turf Inn
Rensselaer Permanent Firemen’s Association
Louise Smith of
Dewitt
Barbara Oleyourryk
Oswego
Man serious after shooting in Schenectady
A Grove Place man, Walter Richards 21, was hospitalized in serious condition at Ellis Hospital after a Tuesday evening shooting with a .22 rifle. A youth, Joey Conyers 19, was charged with first degree assault and held for arraignment. three unidentified men were involved in a burglary misunderstanding prior to the shooting.
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Schenectady
Grove Place
Walter Richards
Ellis Hospital
Joey Conyers
Ye Grove Place
Richards
Conyers
Bicycle Car Crash In Mechanicville Leaves Rider Mildly Hurt
An 18 year old Mechanicville bicyclist Michael DeVito was treated and released from Leonard Hospital after a head on collision with a car driven by John Reilly on North Main Street. DeVito suffered minor facial bruises and was riding in the northbound lane when the crash occurred at a traffic light.
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Mechanicville
Leonard Hospital
Troy
Michael DeVito
Grand St
John Reilly
North Main Street
Reilly
River Road
Saratoga Avenue
DeVito
Main Street
Strangely tired hitchhiker found by Albany road
An Albany motorist on I 787 reported a body by the roadside. Police investigated but found the figure alive and hitchhiking, explaining the man lay down to nap in the sun.
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Albany
Van Vranken clan reelected head at family reunion
Descendants of Michael Freligh Van Vranken held their annual reunion at the Rathbun home. Henry Van Vranken was reelected president with Elizabeth Abel secretary and Allen Gooley historian. New family trees were distributed and memorials noted.
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Henry van Vranken
Michael Freligh van Vranken
David Rathbun
Elizabeth Abel
Allen Gooley
Renwick Meyer
Mildred van Vranken
Charles N. Farrington
Plattsburg
Casino gambling could come to Saratoga
Saratoga County may allow casino type gambling by non profit groups if the Board of Supervisors approves a new state law. The law passed the legislature and was signed by Gov. Hugh L. Carey but requires local approval. If allowed, churches and community groups could hold up to 12 events yearly to raise funds.
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Saratoga
Saratoga County
Board of Supervisors
Hugh L. Carey
Stillwater Man Faces Family Court Action
Stillwater police contradicted information given by State police at Malta about the case of Joseph DeFelice 24 of Hillside Trailer Park Stillwater. Sgt. Ray Quakenbush said DeFelice was charged with reckless endangerment released on $100 bail and faces Family Court action.
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Stillwater
Malta
Joseph DeFelice
Hillside
Ray Quakenbush
DeFelice
Times
Halfmoon approves wetlands protection measure
The Halfmoon town board passed a state mandated wetlands protection law at a public hearing attended by about 15 people. Saratoga County planning official George Hodgson outlined maps, permits, and enforcement, noting local adoption transfers regulation to towns and counties, with Sept. 30 deadlines for appointing administrators and public hearings to follow.
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Halfmoon
Lawrence DeVoe
Halfmoon Town
George Hodgson
Saratoga County Planning Office
Hodgson
Department of Environmental Conservation
Saratoga County
Lecture on gravestone rubbings by Ruth Cowell in Stephentown
The Stephentown Historical Society hosts a two day event with Ruth Cowell of Westwood New Jersey. Friday at 8 p.m. at the Town Hall she lectures with a slide show on gravestone rubbings. Saturday she demonstrates field technique and attendees may learn to make rubbings at the Baptist Cemetery at 2 p.m. Her work spans New England Mexico Korea Ireland and England. Earlier pieces are in the American Museum Bath England. The Montclair New Jersey Art Museum opens a dedicated exhibit September 19.
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Stephentown
The
Ruth Cowell
Westwood
N.J
Town Hall
Cowell
New England
Mexico
Korea
Ireland
England
American Museum
Bath
Montclair
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Heidi Ackerman
Hofstra University
Whitehall
Washington County
Sheriff's Department
Frank Sherry
New Empire State Museum
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Small Claims Court
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Barbara Hebert
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Harvey van Vranken
Asbury Park
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Bemis Heights Grange
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Eleanor Leggett
Austin Benson
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Marian Schmidt
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Mabel Sarles
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Saratoga National Historical Park
National Park Service
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Franklin S. Roberts Associates
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