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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1949

Page

2

Pittstown Girl Bride at Pittstown Methodist Church

Miss Marjorie Gladys Carpenter daughter of Mr and Mrs Merritt Carpenter and Charles Joseph Warger son of Mr and Mrs Harry G Warger were married in a Pittstown Methodist Church ceremony officiated by Ray Antod Basa. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace and train. bridesmaids wore heaven blue gowns. 200 guests attended a church hall reception. The couple left for a honeymoon to Thousand Islands and Canada. The bride is a graduate of Oneonta State Teachers College and teaches at West Sand Lake. the groom is a graduate of Averill Park Central High School and Union College studying law.

Mian Marjorie Gladys Carpenter Merritti Carpenter Pittetown Charlen Joseph Warger Harry G. Warger Wenland Lake Pittstown Methodist Church Ray Antod Basa Edger Denistyne Mra. Deu Kreiger Bertha Abe Colonix Pittstown Lansingburg High School Oneonta State Teachers College West Sand Lake Averill Park Central High School Union College Albany Law Beheal Canada Rhoda Rush Cramer Daugh- Lake Lottis Cramer New York North Adams Arnold David Newburg Maine George B. Roth Russell Sage College Kennebunk Ter Sylvia Cramer Marilyn Cohen Gloveisimvillt Doris Myers Schenectady Audrey Goldstein Albany Norma Yutz Gloversville

Mrs Thompson and daughter return from Winter Vacation

Mrs William Leland Thompson and her daughter Miss Patty Thompson have returned from a vacation at Winter Warrior. Mrs Hope Harrington Murray, formerly of Washington Park, has moved to her residence in The Caldwell.

Mra Wiliam Leland Thompson Miss Patty Thompson Winter Warrior Mr. Changes Hope Harrington Murray Washington Park Caldwell

Waterford Girl Engaged to Irving Harvey Thompson Jr

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Benoit of Waterford announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Ann Benoit to Irving Harvey Thompson Jr. Thompson is from Waterford and a Navy veteran. both will wed in October in Albany. Patricia is a Waterford High School graduate working for the New York State Department of Public Works in Albany. Thompson attended Waterdale High School and later works for the New York State Department of Labor in Albany.

Joseph Benoit Waterford Patricia Ann Benoit Irving Harvey Thompson Benoit Waterford High School New York State Department of Public Works Albany Thompson iWutervile Navy New York State Department of Labor

Store Employees Stage Fashion Show at Stanley's

Stanley's Department Store showcases a fashion show arranged by Ks Morris White, head of the dress department. Employees and their families attend as Mrs White acts as commentator. models include Barbara Robinson Lee Barlow Millie Diack Helen Chiplock Mary Donohue Kay Halton Martha Evers Agnes Dexermeau Rose Klee Shirley Anderson Betty Wheeler Joyce Bailey Anne Parents. Fall and winter gowns casual apparel coats and fur trim are on display.

Stanley's Morris White Missex Shirley Anderson Betty Wheeler Joyce Bailey Anne

Farewell Dinner Honors Miss Ruth Sherburne in Troy Area

About 200 guests attended a farewell dinner with intermission vocal selections by Miss Shirley Anderson, Lola Jones and Bailey Kilgalion. Sol Schwarz acted as master of ceremonies while Miss Ruth Sherburne departed the Troy Area for Paxton. Beau Anna Scheff supervised the refreshments and retiring district manager duties.

Shirley Anderson Lola Jones Baily Kilgalion Sol Schwarz Adea|centry Ruth Sherburne Beau Anna Scheff re-Counselors, Inc Sherburne Troy Paxton, Maar

Shirley Van Order Shower Honors Bride to Be

Miss Blain A Landau of Hillside Drive Wynantskill hosted a Thursday supper and personal shower for Shirley Van Order, prior to her Sept. 19 marriage to R. Duncan Bryce. Sixteen guests attended with games and prizes for Wallace Bryce, Alma McMillan, and Denton Bryce, as Mrs. Ladwic Landau helped.

Blain A, Landau Hillside Drive Wynantskill Shirley van Order R. Duncan Bryce Mra Wallace Bryce Alma McMillan Denton R. Bryce Landau Ladwic Landau

Personal Guests Gather for Detroit Family Reunion

Mrs Bertha McCus of RD 4 Wynantekill hosted relatives including Frank A Marterer and family from Huntsville Alabama, William Marterer and family from Detroit, and Margaret Blanford from Chattanooga Tennessee after a Detroit reunion. Also visiting were Freda Micra of Greeneland and Anna Krauk, while Elizabeth Simpson returned from Hop Kick. Mary Johnson from 2107 Fifteenth Street traveled with siblings on a Maine and White Mountains motor trip. Dale McCarthy and spouse returned to their home after a Baranac Lake vacation. Mrs Joseph Recercandava and Francis of Baraioka Avenue also came back from Montreal.

Bertha McCus RD. 4 Wynantekill Frank A. Marterer Huntrille Ala Margaret Blanford Cnattenooga New York Mary Johncoh Fifteenth Street Maine White Mountains Ehafler Johnson Mian Dri Johnson Boston Troy Mia Dale McCarthy Seventh Avenue Baranac Lake Joseph Recercandava Francis of Baraioka Montreal Canada

Tray Man To Take Bride At Oxford

Miles of Mr and Daxtud announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Janice Fe Greene to Atttar J. Reaudern son of Charis J. Beanoity and the late Mrs. Reaudern of Gh Congres. The couple plan a future wedding in Oxford.

Bride Oxford Tirin Ta. Miles Mr and Daxtud Janice Fe Greene Atttar J. Reaudern Charis J. Beanoity Mre. Reaudern Gh Congres Aireed

Miss Jacques Engaged to James Meehan

Mr and Mrs George Jacques of 48 Seventh Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Frances Jacques to James Meehan son of Mrs Mildred Meehan of 801 Fifth Avenue The bride attended Lansingburg High School and works at the State Unemployment Insurance office in Albany Meehan is a Lansingburg High School graduate employed by Bebr Manning Corp in Watervliet

John Iofioi Mises Mies Greene Ox Raybrra Chrivensen Oxford Powleson Business Institute Fourth Avenue Syracuse Mirce Manevus George Jacques Seventh Avenue Frances Jacques James Meehan Mildred Meehan Fifth Avenue Lansingburg High School Albany Meehan Bebr-Manning Corp Waterviist

Trojans at Saratoga Open Meet Guests and a Wynantskill Wedding

Trojans were seen at the closing days of the Saratoga Association meet in Saratoga Springs. A Wynantskill wedding took place at the First Reformed Church of Wynantskill with Conway E. Coonradt and bride, the ceremony performed by Rev. William E. Gaston. The couple planned a Niagara Falls and Thousand Islands trip before settling in Wynantskill.

Trojans Saratoga Facing Association Saratoga Springs Rollin C. Reynolds Peter L. Harvie William H. Prentice Edmund Fitzgerald John Fitzgerald Dean P. Taylor Emitot A. Howd EB. Allan Totty James J. Patrick William L. Chish Tierce Binley CL. Gifford Florence O'Connor Waterford Ralph &. Cousins Terrace Elmer C. Schacht Frank ¥. Sutland Louis H. Gross Conway Daniel E. Con Fioyd E. Coonradt Loveman Coonradt St. of Wynantskill Church of Wynantskill William E. Gaston Martin Meers Sherman A. Coonradt Loveman Coonradt, Jr Martin F. Meers, Jr New York Telephone Cr Wasar Bros

Greenwich Couple To Be Wed In December

Greenwich announces the engagement of Eleanor Marie Worden to Harris Abeeey Osberg of Greenwich. Eleanor attends school in Boston and works at Greenwich Dress Shop. Harris attended Greenwich Central School and works at Stevens and Thompson Paper Co.

Raymond Worden Greenwich Eleanor Marie Worden Harris | Abeeey Osberg Ralph Osberg Greenwith Miss Worden Hyehool Boston Mr. Osberg Greenwich Central Schnat Ithe Stevens & Thompson Paper Co

Friendship Party at 2358 Seven teenth Street

Mary Payne hosted a friendship party Thursday at her home 2358 Seven teenth Street. Attendees enjoyed square dancing and games with a decorated refreshment table and a buffet supper.

Miu Mary Payne Seventeenth Street

Couple Leaving For Florida Feted At Dinner

Mr and Mrs Henry Aldous of Hedge Lake and Greenwich were honored at a dinner party before their departure to Florida. Attendees included Mr and Mrs James Tne man, Mr and Mrs Mebeard Cotte, and several other locals.

Florida Henry Aldous Hedge Lake Greenwich Cambridge Hoestel Mmn James Tneman Mebeard Cotte Mro Dehy Biesen Iat Shaynatat Myr Tames Moepe Sod Mead Myre Basil Cinscom Ans

Surprised By Shower Mix Ups At Local Wedding

Report notes unexpected sequence of events during a wedding reception with guests in attendance. Names of guests include several women and a few referenced speakers. Details are fragmentary and unclear due to OCR errors but reference to a wedding, guests, and a formal reception remain.

Miss Zullo Engaged To Anthony De Lucia

Mrs Anthony Zuve of 6S Hil Sirret announced the engagement of their daughter Moss Resty F Bullen to Anthony J. De Lucia, son of Mrs Apthats Te Tara and the Inte My. The wedding is set for ninee Ort Atom BL Anihonge Church.

Anthony Zuve Sirret Qavehter Moss Resty F Bullen Anthony J. DeLuicia Apthats Tara Delucia Fateh Avenue Anihonge

Shut-ins Get Flowers in Weekly Delivery by Troy Club

Sixty shutins received bouquets Thursday as St. Pauls Episcopal Church Women led the weekly delivery for the Piast Prest and Mower Guild of the Troy Woman's Club. Mrs Francis Lyona chaired with help from Mrs Willian Heid anbach Mrs Shelton Jackson Miss Whiteline Bance and Howard Balt. Contributions came from numerous local ladies florists and shops. Next week Ilium Literary Club of Troy will take charge with Mrs Frank Miller as Chairman and Mrs Chauncey la Bradt as registrar.

St. |Paul's Episcopal Church Troy Woman's Club Jnc Francis Lyona Willian Heidanbach Mra Shelton Jackson Mies Whilitnine Bance Howard ‘Bal

Couple Wed At Church In North Bennington

Mink Cynthia Nelson and Clark Edward Rice wed in a double ring ceremony at St John the Baptist Church North Bennington. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter J Nelson. the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Clark Rice of Harwood Hill. The couple will reside at Harwood Hill after a Niagara Falls Canada trip.

Mink Cynthia Jean Nelson Peter J. Nelson North Benington Clark Edward Rice Clark Rice Harwood Hil St. John the Baptist Church North Bennington William L. Dignan Elm Tree Ion Bennington Jill Nelson Arthur Robinson, Jr Harold Watson Kathleen Hill Cheryl Ware Glenn ‘Ayre, Jr North

Sisterhood Hosts Summer Membership Wind-Up Party

The Sisterhood of Temple Beth El held a land party at Rabbi George Vida's home to close the summer membership drive. Mrs. Irving Strasberg and Mrs. Fred Lowinger led the drive. Mrs. Ben Littman arranged refreshments. President Mrs. Morris Daffner announced a formal membership party and installation for Sept. 18 and Miss Peggy Peters of Watervliet was guest of honor at a recent shower. Peters, to wed Edward Bachfelder Sept 3, received a corsage and gifts.

Temple Beth el George Vida Irving Strasberg Fred Lowinger Ben Littman Morris Daffner Sisterhood Peggy Peters Waterviiet Misa Viola Spain Thames Street Gainer Miss Peters Edward Bachfelder

Cousin's Shower Honors Miss Jane Laxorenson in Albany

Miss Jane Laxorenson received a bridal shower hosted Thursday by cousin Miss Betty Ann Morrissey at 117 Hill Street. Twenty guests attended and gifts were given to the honoree who is set to marry Michael Tracy of Albany on October 15. Refreshments were served from a table decorated in blue.

Jane Laxorenson Betty Ann Morrissey Hil Stree Michael Tracy Albany

Visiting social rounds across the region

Grafton residents Mr and Mrs Freq Stanley of Ithaca visit Mr and Mrs Jay Smith. Miss Martha Johnzon of Troy visits her brother Theren John near Martin Dunham Road. Mrs Marie Poland of Sand Lake departs Wednesday with Mrs Helen Event and Mrs Ejla Obie. Miss Hattie Burdick stays with Miss H E Burtick at Camp Wildwood for the week.

Grafton Freq Stanley Ithaca End Jay Smith Misa Martha Johnzon Troy Theren John Martin Dunham Road Marie Poland Sand Lake Depent Thuredsy Helen Event Ejla Obie Hattie Burdick Mise H. E. Burtick Camp Wildwood

Polio booklet touted by county health chief

Commissioner emphasizes a new State Health Dept booklet "Points on Polio" distributed free by the Rensselaer County Health Department. The guide notes most polio cases avoid paralysis, outlines outcomes by percent, discusses swimming, school attendance, fatigue links, and suggests avoiding new contacts while maintaining general hygiene. It explains polio is caused by a virus entering the spinal cord and damaging nerve cells, with most cases not resulting in permanent paralysis.

FE. Coughlin Rensselasy

Polio Precautions Emphasize Postponing Head Surgery

The booklet advises delaying nose throat and mouth operations during polio outbreaks, warns that recent head-region surgery may raise severe polio risk, and urges rest, sanitation, and avoiding crowds. It stresses treating any illness as potential polio, seeking medical advice, and maintaining calm and hygiene.

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Round Lake Briefs on Local Personal News

Round Lake notes report Mrs Grant Gould is critically ill. Agnes Harlan of Troy visits son-in-law Joseph Risigert and family. Mrs William Chetwood of Jacksonville Fla. guests at Henry Abeel’s home. Mrs Wilson Gorham attends New York funeral of her father-in-law William Gorham. Ada M Harwood returned from Ballston Spa.

Grant Gould Agnes Harlan Troy Joseph Risigert William Chetwood Jacksonville Fla Henry Abeel Wilson N. Gorham New York William WN. Gorham Ada M. Harwood Ballston Spa

Local Visitors and Community Notes from Area Homes

Abe was a guest of Mr and Mrs Veres for a week. Mrs Fisabel Carrel and brother Frank Hewitt visit Megushkeopala family members in Covel Ave. Mrs Lewis Lavery and relatives return from Camp 38 Hague. Mrs William Lighthall hosts guests at Sabbath Day Point Lake George. Melvin Harvey visits from Newburg and Petersburg. he lived here sixty years ago. Mrs Lawrence P McKean presides at All Saints Auxiliary meeting. Rev Charles Kaulfuas opens with prayers. Eloise McKean treasurer reports United Thank Offering. a short tale is read by the rector.

Abe Mam Freak Lynn Robert Lavery Louie Cooper Camp 38 Hague William M. Lighthal Harry Lightball Sabbath Day Point Lake George Lightphall Williams M. Lighthall Henry F. Belt Mise Mary EK Scotland Melvin Harvey Newburg Petersburg Fis Harevey Maltavile Lawrence P. McKean Women's Auxiliary All Saints’ Episcopal Church Mae Read Charles H. Kaulfuas Mins Eloise McKean

Notable Easton Visits and Long motor trip highlights

Eagle Mills Mr and Mrs Thomas Hayes and son Thomas of Easton visited Mrs Catherine Welch and family then returned to Whitestone L I after two weeks with Mrs Hotchkiss cousin Mrs Paul H Sherman. Mr and Mrs Victor Oliver of New York visited Oliver's brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Arthur A Lilly en route to Keene NH and Boston Mass for vacation with relatives. Miss Irene Freemyer and Miss Grace A Thomas returned from a seven and a half week motor trip to California and the Canadian Rockies traveling over 10 000 miles visiting friends in San Francisco camped in state and national parks and stopping at many places of interest.

Thomas Hayes Thomas Easton Catherine Welch Kirk Hotchkiss Mis Leah Hipple Whitestone L. I Keene Boston Mass Irene Freemyer Grace A. Thomas California Canadian Rockies San Francisco Cal

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