Ilium Club Hears Critic On Books in This Troubled World
Orville Prescott, critic and lecturer, spoke to the Ilium Literary Club of Troy on books addressing global chaos. He highlighted titles including Under Cover and The Robe, praising their relevance and urging readers to seek quality works amid vast annual output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Prescott
Ium Literary Club
Troy
Hendrick Hudgon
Prescott
Kreswats
Gavin
Thunderhead
Walsh Girls
Richard le Gallienne
James T. Whitehurst, Jr
Jarvis P. O’brien
William Sherman
Fred W. Clements
Raymond II
Mason
Merton L Roy
Town News Briefs From Brunswick Hills and Boston
Mrs Stephen H Sampson of Brunswick Hills returned home from a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Damon Hall in Boston Mrs William D Mangan of New Rochelle is the guest of her mother Mrs William Bj Anerson until tomorrow Mrs Lloyd I Gibbons of New York the former Elizabeth Roy joined her sister Mrs George O Clark in Florida where Lt Clark is stationed and Lt Gibbons is on overseas duty
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen H. Sampson
Brunswick Hills
Damon Hall
Boston
Lloyd I. Gibbons
New York
Elizabeth Roy
City
George. O. Clark
Katherine Roy
Florida
Clark
Lieutenant Clark
Lieutenant Gibbons
Sprite Shirley Manchester Stars In Emma Willard Christmas Play
Shirley Manchester a first grade Sprite for the Yule Log is the youngest cast member in Emma Willard School's Christmas Revels to be staged Tuesday evening December 14. She rides into the manor hall astride the yule log drawn by four pages and six elves. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Randall S Manchester of Leversea Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley A. Manchester
Emma Willard School
Shirley
Randall
S& Manchester
Leversea Road
Miss Ann Dunham Weds John J Melligen at St Francis de Sales
Miss Ann Dunham daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Dunham of Brunswick Road married John J Melligen in a ceremony at St Francis de Sales Church officiated by Rev Patrick E B Crowe. Attendants included Miss Ella T Dunham and John P Dunham with church decorations of white chrysanthemums and palms. The couple left for a wedding trip to New York and Washington D C after a reception at the bride's parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Dunham
George A. Dunham
Brunswick Road
John J. Melligen
St Francis de Sales’ Church
Patrick EB. Crowe
Svea Maza
Ella T. Dunham
John P. Dunham
New York
Washington, D.C
Miss LeCuyer to Wed in January
Miss Jeannette LeCuyer of Watervliet Pairview Heights will wed LeRoy G. Haver of Hamilton Ohio on January 16 at Sacred Heart Church Watervliet. The couple met during work at Hughes Autograf Co. and Watervliet Arsenal respectively. Special Christmas music featured at Emma Willard School chapel exercises included The Lord's Prayer and Lullaby of the Hills with an echo quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix LeCuyer
Pairview Heights
Watervliet
Jeannette LeCuyer
LeRoy G. Haver
George Haver
Hamilton
Emma Willard School
Mallett
End Wilhtard
the Hills
Wienzl
Navy Seaman on Ten Day Furlough Visits Parents
Personal Joseph Vece Jr a seaman first class stationed at North Fort Virginia spends a ten day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Vece at 77 Ninth Street. Corp Joseph Cassino on a thirteen day furlough visits with his wife the former Catherine Opar of 3 Bullyan Street and their daughter Corol Ann. He is the son of Mar caeet and the late F z ot 2277 th poral atoned at Kemngarten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Vece, Jr
North Fort, Va
Joseph? Vece
Ninth Street
Corp
Joseph Cassino
Catherine Opar
Bullyan Street
Corol Ann
Marcaeet
Poral
Kemngarten
La Salle Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party
The Ladies' Auxiliary of La Salle Institute hosts its annual Christmas party in the school gymnasium on Wednesday evening December 15. Miss Bessie Danning serves as general chairman with committees led by Mrs. Irving Shaughnessy and Mrs. Charles Courtemanche for grabbag, Mrs. Marie DiStefano and Mrs. Ambrose Nash for refreshments, Mrs. William Broderick and Mrs. Edward LeBeau for decorations, and Mrs. Frank Mustacell and Mrs. Patrick Poleto for entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
la Salle Institute
Bessie Danning
Frank J. Ryan
Irving Shaughnessy
Charles Courtemanche
Marie DiStefano
Ambrose Nash
William Broderick
Edward LeBeau
Frank Muscatell
Patrick Poleto
Fitzgerald
Douglas Bliven
WAC Honor Guest At Farewell Party
Miss Gladys Miller of Albany, recent WAC recruit, was hosted at Mrs. Peter Rezey’s home after basic training before officers training school. A Columbia University nursing graduate, she received a leather secretary and a biford as gifts. Guests traveled from Troy, Conoes and Utica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys .Ootn Miller
Albany
WAC
Officers’ Training School
Peter Rezey
Second Street
School of Nursing and Occupational Therapy
Columbia University
Biford
Troy
Conoes
Utica
Hastings to Speak at St Pauls Auxiliary Meeting
Rev. A. Abbott Hastings D D archdeacon will be the guest speaker at a Woman's Auxiliary meeting of St Pauls Episcopal Church Tuesday at 3 pm in the Guild House on State A. the president will preside. Tea will be served under the direction of Mrs Guy M Phelps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Abbott Hastings
D.D. Archdeacon
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Guild House
Guy M. Phelps
Amenci Fedilis Sorority Holds Annual Meeting
The Amenci Fedilis Sorority held its annual meeting Tuesday night at Miss Mary Mitchell’s home. Officers elected were Pat Norton as president Rita Burke as vice president Mary Mitchell as secretary Jane Cartaglia as treasurer and Eve Raymond as publicity. New members were admitted and refreshments served. The next meeting will be at Miss Norton’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amenci Fedilis Sorority
Mary Mitchell
Pat Norton
Rita Burke
Jane Cartaglia
Eve Raymond
Miss Norton
Catholic Women's Club of Averill Park Holds December Meeting
The December meeting of the Catholic Women's Club of Averill Park was at Mrs. Charles Albrecht's home. A Christmas party followed the business session with hostesses Mrs. Joseph Kehn Alicia Coleman Genevieve Florian and Mrs. Albrecht. January gathering planned at Mrs. Frank Sowalsky's home. A linen shower honored Miss Shirley Richards who will wed Warren Lempke on December 26. Vocal selections by Mrs. Michael Sullivan and Miss Jane McLaughlin. Refreshments served. gifts presented to the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Women’s Club of
Averill Park
Charles Albrecht
Joseph Kehn
Alicia Coleman
Genevieve Florian
Albrecht
Frank Sowalsky
William Bassett
Kinloch Avenue
Shirley Richards
Warren Lempke
Michael Sullivan
Jane McLaughlin
Cohoes Pair Wed in Church Ceremony at St Michael's
Miss Kathryn Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Cook of 579 Saratoga Street Cohoes wed Charles Gouleski son of Mrs John Gorleski of R D 4 Troy on Sunday at 2 pm at St Michael's Church Cohoes Rev Valentine W Gierlack officiated A reception followed at P N Hall Mohawk Street The couple plan to reside in Troy with out of town guests from Litchfield Conn New York and Albany
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Cook
Joseph Cook
Saratoga Street
Cohoes
Charles Gouleski
John Gorleski
Troy
St. Michael’s Church
Valentine W. Gierlack
Ralph Gorleski
Frank Cook
Venice
P. N . Hall
Mohawk Street
Litchfield
Conn
New York
Albany
Flower Show Planned by Troy Woman's Club
Plans for the annual Christmas Flower Show of the nature study and garden section were approved at a Thursday meeting at chairman Mrs. Frank H. Deal's home. The event will be held Friday December 10 from noon to 8 30 pm in clubrooms on Second Street with Deal as general chairman and multiple committee chairs managing tea hall decorations tickets treasurer singing hostesses Christmas sale judging music posters mantels publicity and clean up. Speaker Mrs. Hunsley spoke on Christmas decorations and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Woman's Club
Frank H. Deal
Second Street
Deal
Mortimer J. Barrett
Burr M. Stark
Clarence Derrick
Alexander R. White
Hunsley
L. Burton Schneider
M. J. Barrett
H. H. Tice
Nancy Deal
Speaker Named for Communion Breakfast
Rev. Paul Flynn of St Colmans Home will speak at the Catholic Junior Service League communion breakfast tomorrow. Attendees join 8 a.m. mass at St Anthony's Church then a breakfast at The Hendrick Hudson. Monnie Flynn and Theresa Mahoney chair, aided by Beverly Quinn Nancy Schleich Catherine Ball Marion Mulhem and Mary Joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Flynn
St. Colman’s
Catholic Junior Service League
St Anthony’s Church
Hendrick Hudson
Monnie Flynn
Theresa Mahoney
Beverly Quinn
Nancy Schleich
Catherine Ball
Marion Mulhem
Mary Joy
Miss Sylvester Wed To George Denaker
Miss Sylvester daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Sylvester of 10 Florence Place wed George Denaker son of Mr and Mrs Fred Denaker of 40 Glen Avenue at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Thanksgiving Day. Ruth Eliott was maid of honor and Pvt Colvert Denaker was best man with Ted Donohue as usher. The bride wore a royal blue velveteen dress with red and white rose corsage. reception at De Witt Clinton Hotel Albany followed by a wedding trip to New York. They plan to reside in Troy after returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Sylvester
Harry Sylvester
Florence Place
George Denaker
Fred Denaker
Glen Avenue
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Ruth Eliott
Colvert Denaker
Ted Donohue
James Reeks
Local News Briefs From Poestenkill And Nearby Areas
Poestenkill Marshall Sullivan is in Sa Guaritan Hospital recovering from pneumonia. Harold Heffner returned to Manhattan after visiting his parents. The Theodore Kelly family moved to Lansingburg. Besard Claren of the Coast Guard in Manhattan recently visited his parents. Rev Lauren H Grandy of the Lutheran Church will speak on Watch and Pray tomorrow at 11 am with the Intermediate Luther League meeting at 6 30 pm tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poestenkill
Marshall Sullivan
Saguaritan
Harold Heffner
Manhattan
Irving Heffner
Theodore Kelly
Susan
Joan
Kenneth
Lansingburg
Besard Claren
Coast Guard
Edward Claren
Lauren H. Grandy
Lutheran Church
Troy Soldier Takes Bride
Mrs. Russell Bailey of 714 Fulton Street announces the wedding of her son Corporal Ernest Diehl of the Army stationed at Camp Haan California to Miss Jeanne Sheridan of Riverside California. The ceremony was held November 20 at Riverside. Corporal Diehl formerly worked at Watervliet Arsenal and Miss Sheridan is a former Northside resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Bailey
Fulton Street
Corp
Ernest Diehl
Army
Camp Haan
Cal
Jeanne Sheridan
Riverside
Corporal Diehl
Watervliet Arsenal
Miss Sheridan
Northside
Community notices from Averill Park area churches and clubs
Illness confines Averill Park Orrin Ireson Jr at home while Mrs. Eugene Asement travels to New York for winter. Trustees plan Methodist Church meeting after services. Various church services, rummage sale, supper, and youth activities scheduled through today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Averill Park
Orrin Ireson, Jr
Eugene Asement
New York
The
Methodist Church
John A. Basolt
Carl Wilson
Ozark
Ala
Max Bunger
Ruff House
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Corp
Harry Green, Jr
Camp Dix
N. J
Clarence Wagner
Minister’s Guild of the Presbyterian Church
Congress Street
Troy
Presbyterian Church
Robert B. Russell
Russell McCaw
Baptist Church
James Hargraves
West Sand Lake
Percy Horton
Sand Lake
Methodist Church i
John Gundrum
Young People’s Association
Marilyn McClellan
Allied drive in Italy nears broader aims and possible French link
Front reports show Fifth and Eighth Armies pressing beyond Rome aiming at larger objectives than mere retreat. Officials weigh the diversionary effect on Russia and the strategic value of Rome air bases for shortening bombing routes to France and nudging the Mediterranean coast into Allied plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
I Italan Penninsula
Italy
Russia
The
Vicin
Ity
Fograra
Germany
France
Naa
Channel
Straits of Dover
Foggia
Corsica
Eisenhower
Danish Singing Society Meet And Christmas Dinner
Lansingburg Danish Singing Society holds its monthly meeting in Dania Hall followed by a fish supper presided by Jesse J. Smith. Arrangements by George Miner Agner Larsen and John Lambertsen. Bethlehem Rebekah Lodge discussed a children’s Christmas party for Dec 16 at Diamond Rock Hall with Mrs. Anna Whitehouse presiding. Royal Neighbors of America No 7495 met at Danish Brotherhood Hall with Helen M Howe presiding and planned a Dec 11 children’s Christmas party at 2 pm. A roast beef supper preceded the meeting hosted by Ethel Bryans and others. Officer elections included Helen M Howe, Ada Beale, Ethel Bryans, Margaret Furlong, Claire Shultz, Minnie Guy, and Rosella Allen with James D Bryans as manager for three years. Installations set for Jan 5 at Danish Brotherhood Hall with Ada Beale installing officer. A dam was held and Nels Nielsen played Santa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Danish Singing Society
Dania Hall
Jesse J. Smith
George Miner
Agner Larsen
John Lambertsen
Bethlehem Rebekah Lodge
Diamond Rock Hall
Anna Whitehouse
Noble Grand
Myrtle Colley
Ruth C. Shaw
Royal Neighbors of America
Danish Brotherhood Hall
Helen M. Howe
Minnie Guy
Ethel Bryans
Margaret Furlong
Helen M Howe Gracle
Ada Beale
Claire Shultz
Margaret Conroy
Rosella Allen
Sentinel
James D. Bryans
Mannaerp
Beverly Brust
Nels Nielsen
Santa Claus
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la Salle Auxiliary
Dr. Hastings
Averill Park Club
Future Bride
Frank Kelger
Hoosick Falls
Batty Jean Kelyer
Harold E. Thomas
Chester Thomas
North Pownal, Vt
Thomas
Esler Army Air Base
Alexandria, Va
Home Bureau
Elova Staaion
Melvin A. Piche
St. Joseph’s Church
Green Island
John &. Ryan
Florence Mary Mahoney
Margaret Sheridan
Grafton
Piche
William Piche
Seventh Avenue
Miss Sylvester
Sees Studio
George H. Denaber
By Galbraith
Cour, Tsay Nea Service, Inc
UL & Pat
Kirke L. Simpson
Rebekahs Plan Party
Vicks VapoRub
Egan Washer CO
River Bt
Franklin Sq
Rapawane
Gordon L.hayes
Fulton
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Gen. MacArthur
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