Cohoes Girl Chosen For Lead In Emma Willard Christmas Play
Miss Katherine L. Van Der Werken of 15 Stratford Court Cohoes earns the lead as Bautista in Holy Night a modern setting miracle play by Gregorio Martinez Sierra to be staged at Emma Willard School at 8 p m Sunday. Other local students Sara Alspach Betty Evans Lisa Geffen Nancy Manning and Patricia Whitehurst also take major roles with Mrs Dorothy H Kirkland directing a program of Christmas poetry by a verse choir of 25 students preceding the play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine L. van der Werken
Stratford Court
Cohoes
Emma Willard School
Bautista
Gregorio Martinez Sierra
Sara Alspach
Betty Evans
Lisa Geffen
Nancy Manning
Patricia Whitehurst
Dorothy H. Kirkland
Blair Relative Attends Beacon Funeral
Mrs. John J. Blair of 331 Congress Street returned from Beacon where she attended the funeral of her nephew George R. Blair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Blair
Congress Street
Beacon
George R. Blair
Build Defences Against Winter Vitamin A D Ads
An old advertisement promotes Father John’s Medicine as a cold defense. It claims vitamin A supports resistance to colds and soothes coughs and throat irritation. The copy touts purity and wholesomeness with long usage claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John
Miss Irene Melsom Engaged To Sergt Donald Grogan
Miss Irene Melsom daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Melsom of 229 Stowe Avenue announces engagement to Staff Sergeant Donald T. Grogan son of Mrs. Joseph Whittle of 11 Morrison Avenue. Both graduates of Troy High School. Irene works in payroll at Cluell Peabody & Co Inc. Grogan is a Troy High School and Albany Business College graduate. stationed at Camp Rucker Alabama. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Melsom
Stowe Avenue
Irene M. Melsom
Donald T. Grogan
Joseph Whittle
Morrison
Melson
Troy High School
Albany
Cluell, Peabody & Co., Inc
Sergi Grogan
Albany Business College
Camp Rucker
Ala
Committees Named for Martha Memorial Christmas Party
The Martha Memorial House of St. Pauls Episcopal Church will host a Christmas party food sale and silver tea Wednesday from 3 to 6 pm. Committee heads include Mrs Leslie W Rolfe with helpers Mrs Alexander L Darby Mrs David W Houston Jr and Miss Marjorie Moore. Reception chair Mrs Louis H Baker leads with Mrs Mark C Bowman Mrs David W Houston Jr and Mrs Victor C Jacobsen. Proceeds under Mrs Eugene Warrens general chairmanship support church war work. A surprise Christmas tree will be featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Memorial House
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Leslie W. Rolfe
Alexander L. Darby
David W. Houston, Jr
Marjorie Moore
Louis H. Baker
Mark C. Bowman
Victor C. Jacobsen
Lis
Eugene Warren
Lady Esther 4-Purpose Face Cream promises skin care
An advertisement extols Lady Esther 4-Purpose Face Cream for preventing oiliness and blackheads in danger zones around the nose and mouth. It claims four actions: deep cleansing, softening and flaking removal, pore refinement, and a smooth base for powder, urging trial with small jars before larger purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Esther
Miss Pratt Weds Sergt Peter Ramberg in Memorial Church
Miss Anne Mildred Pratt daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Henry Pratt of 201 South Lake Avenue married Sergt Peter Ramberg son of Mr and Mrs Einar W Lykke of Hurley Miss in the parish house of Memorial Methodist Church Rev David J Livingstone officiated Miss Esther Pratt sister of the bride was maid of honor Best man was Dr Milton G Pratt The bride wore white satin brocade with white carnation and snapdragon corsage Attendants wore aqua taffeta flowers sang and played music Two out of town guests attended reception followed ceremony The couple left for a wedding trip to New York The bride is an Army librarian formerly stationed at Fort Ethan Allen The groom is with Boston University Army training program and they will live in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Mildred Pratt
Charles Henry Pratt
South Lake Avenue
Peter Ramberg
Einar W. Lykke
Hurley
Memorial Methodist Church
David J. Livingstone
Esther Pratt
Milton G. Pratt
Gilcher
Olaf Johnson
Pittsfield
Fred Coffey, Jr
Madeline Fayette
Burlington
New York
Army
Fort Ethan Allen
Boston University
Boston
Miss McDaniel Becomes Mrs Beauregarde in St Augustine Ceremony
Miss Mary Blanche McDaniel wed Edward Beauregarde at St Augustine's Church on Saturday at 11 am with Rev Patrick Dendon officiating. Attendants included Mrs Michael F Carroll as matron of honor in orchid, corsages for orchids and gardnias, and a wedding breakfast for the immediate family at The Hendrick Hudson. The couple plans to reside at 872 Third Avenue after December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Blanche McDaniel
Edward Beauregards
St. Augustine’s Church
Patrick Dendon
Michael F. Carroll
Hendrick Hudson
Mrs. Beauregarde
Third Avenue
Service League names party workers for Christmas event
The Catholic Women's Service League announced additional names for the special awards committee for the Christmas party at The Hendrick Hudson Friday at 2 p.m. Proceeds support the welfare fund. Also noted is Mrs. Oliver F. Machon as general chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Women's Service League
Hendrick Hudson
John J. Casey, Jr
John J. Givney
W. Vincent O'Connor
John Stanton Mahony
James F. Lenden
James Maloney
Michael F. Fazioli
Thomas J. Donovan
James Cronin
Oliver F
Sage Students Plan Ball at Russell Sage College
Russell Sage College held its annual Christmas ball Saturday night in The Hendrick Hudson setting. Betty Franz, vice president of Christian Association, chaired the event with Patricia Girdwood as president and committee chairs including orchestra Betty Weale decorates Helen Kustas tickets Vera Brownell and warsages Ernestine Pfeiffer. Music by Randy Blanchard and his orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sage College
Hendrick Hudson
Betty Franz
Christian Association
Patricia Girdwood
Betty Weale
Helen Kustas
Vera Brownell
Warsages
Ernestine Pfeiffer
Randy Blanchard
Orcestra
Birthday and Anniversary Party At Cronk Home
A surprise birthday gathering was held Saturday at 2 Summit Avenue honoring Mr. Cronk. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henry Paris of 845 River Street celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. pink and white decor featured a central birthday and anniversary cake. A buffet luncheon followed. Misses Betty and Barbara Cronk helped serve. Mr. Cronk and the Paris couple received gifts, including silver for the anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauren D. Cronk
Summit Avenue
Mr. Cronk
Walter Henry Paris
River Street
Betty
Barbara Cronk
Mrs. Paris
Seton Guild Card Party Planned by Seton Day Guild
The Seton Day Guild will sponsor a card party on December 14 at 2 30 p m at the Seton Day Home. Mrs Samuel Godfrey is general chair and will be assisted by Mrs John J Casey. Committee chairmen include Mrs Joan B Mahony finance Mrs Maurice G Osborne tickets Mrs W Kenneth Doyle refreshments Mrs James T Brady tallies Mrs John J Sweeney pencils Mrs Don Cowley prizes Mrs Johns Schle gel hospitality Mrs Edward Golden distribution of prizes Mrs William B O Connor publicity Mrs Wilbur H Caney is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seton Day Guild
Seton Day Home
Samuel Godfrey
John J. Casey
Joan 8. Mahony
Maurice G. Osborne
W. Kenneth Doyle
James T. Brady
John J. Sweeney
Don Cowley
Johns. Schlegel
Edward Golden
William B. O'Connor
Wilbur H. Caney
Town Notables Host Weekend Guests and Visits
About Town items note Mrs. Samuel Snelling of Nantucket visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chester Meneely, sister of Mrs. Meneely. Week-end guests include Mr. and Mrs. Gorham Cluett in Milton, Mass. Lieut. and Mrs. Ray Palmer Baker Jr. and Mrs. DeLancey Nicoll are guests of Dr. and Mrs. Ray Palmer Baker. In New York Mrs. William H. Erskine and guests attended a cocktail party hosted by Mrs. John Little. Mrs. Erskine visited Mrs. J. L. Erskine in Montclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Snelling
Nantucket
Chester Meneely
the Crossways
Snelling
Meneely
Gorham Cluett
Milton
Mass
Cluell
Carlton Lane
Eleanor Hall
Petersburg
Erskine
Montclair
J. L. Erskine
Red Cross Meeting and Local Notices in Mechanicville
Mechanicville hosts its annual Red Cross chapter meeting at the high school on Tuesday January 18 at 7 30 pm Officers will be elected John F Flanagan Albany area director stresses Red Cross work in military naval and general welfare services The Staff Assistance Corps class includes Mrs Patricia Furlong Mrs Arthur J Smith Mrs Claude Morse and Misses Marie C Campbell Ann Wills Blanche Goodrich graduates will assist committeemen and serve in all Red Cross tasks Alfred J Denci promoted to sergeant by the Highth Air Force Fighter Command in England Emily Brandon Coachman appointed Park Avenue Outlet Shop manager Ruth Bartlett leaves for basic training as a WAVE at Hunter College funeral services held for George Paisley obituary notes Bowline bowling league schedules and canteen unit reduce to fragmentary items and local club activities Christmas party and club notes plus Vestrymen elected at St Luke s Episcopal Church Approximately 300 reservations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross W High School
F. Wayland Bailey
John F. Flanagan
Albany
Red Cross
Bailey
Staff Assistance Corps
Patricia Furlong
Arthur J. Smith
Claude Morse
Marie E. C. Campbell
Ann Wills
Blanche Goodrich
Florence Mead
George Slavin
Blanche Campbell
Katherine Sheffer
Addie Mockriss
Ellen Doyle
Anna Wyzinsky
Baptist Church
Lewis Hest
Pruyn’s Hill
Harry F. Campbell
Judson Club
Memorial Baptist Church
Mechanicville
Floyd Wilbur
Hemstreet Park
Community social events unfold at local halls
The Knights of Columbus, Masonic Temple, and Community Social Club staged a string of events. A turkey dinner bazaar and fashion show were announced for the Masonic Temple Association on Wednesday. Star of Liberty Chapter held a meeting with officers and honored past matrons and patrons. A Christmas party and gift drive were planned, with a birthday cake for the worthy matron after refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple Association
Knights of Columbus Hall
Mark J. Fusco
James E. Prout
Joseph Sykes
William A. Carr
Manuel A. Gaspie
Joseph P. Githeaney
Alois N. Moult
Martin E. Varley
Daniel 8. Carr
C. Ben Sykes
Don Green
William P. George
Waterford Road
Star of Liberty
Order of Wantern Star
Masonic Temple
Bertha B. Smith
Arthur C. Herrick
Visit Notes From Local Families
Berlin Sergt. and Mrs. George Schaefer of Fort Knox Ky visited relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Hopkins and son Keith of Wells recently visited. Mr. and Mrs. QO. BE. Hopkins also called on friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
George Schaefer
Fort Knox
Cyril Hopkins
Keith
Wells
QO. BE. Hopkins
Baraca Class Meets For Christmas Party At Stillwater
Stillwater Baraca Class of the Second Baptist Church gathers at Harry Poacher’s home for a Christmas party this evening. Mrs H F Talmadge hosted Friday’s Contract Bridge Club with Mrs Charles Dyer winning on two tables and a Christmas centerpiece. The club plans to meet Friday Dec 17 at Mrs Dyer’s home. Funeral services for Francis J Walsh were held from A F Perry Funeral Home and St Peters Church with Rev Lawrence P Kelly officiating. Bearers included William Nutting Harry Powell Chauncey Stover Earl Gilman Jay Smodin Hidward Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Baptist Church
Harry
Talmadge
Contract Bridge Club
Charles Dyer
Francis J. Walsh
A. F. Perry
St. Peter's Church
Lawrence P. Kelly
St. Peter’s Cemetery
William Nutting
Harry Powell
Chauncey Stover
Earl Gilman
Jay Smodell l
Hidward Brown
Germans Still Believe Victory Sure Says Stockholm
A Swedish traveler says Germans remain confident of victory, citing Nazi propaganda about a secret weapon and fatigue in Britain and the United States. He notes extensive bomb damage in Berlin and Frankfurt and that Kassel is ruined. He adds over 3,000,000 books have been sent to U S soldiers overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Germany
Reich
George Bengtsson
Svenska Morgenbladet
Britain
United States
Bengtsson
Berlin
Frankfurt
Kassel
U. S
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Miss Melsom
Rene M. Melsom
RPA Ps
Brrhivfs
Miss Pratt
Miss McDaniel
Edward Beauregarde
Service League
Party Workers
Are
Edward J. Scully
Sixth Avenue
Margaret Callahan
Marion McKnight
Newark
N. J
Garty
Speigletown
Margaret O'Connor
Amsterdam
Elizabeth J. Scully
New York City
Margaret Hunter
Troy
Scully
Julia McGuire
Court Margaret
C. D. of A
Mabel A. Stallmer
USC Club
Mliss
Lillian B. Brady
Court Regina
Watervliet
Sage
Seton Guild
Alfred J. Denci
Highth Air Force Fighter Command
England
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co
Emily Brandon Coachman
Park Avenue
John Caffey
Berkeley
Cal
George B. Fifield
Clifton Park Road
New York Telephone Co
Ruth Bartlett
Ann Powers
Mabbitt Street
George Baisley
Leonard Hospital
Linden Street
Freeman
Kline
First Methodist Church
Hudson View
Bowlinge
Ellsworth Hotel
Caplans
Bryan’s
Oakes
D. & H. Restaurant
O. K
Shopland
West Waco
Pirates
Bees
White Sox
Yanks
Phillies
Giants
Red Sox
Athletics
Dodgers
Reds
Tigers
Browns
Paul Chase
Syracuse
Townsend Organization
Samuel Harden Stille
Buckeye Hills
Troy Townsend Club No. 3
Diamond Rock Hall
Helen Duffy
Chase
Cora Traver
Stille
Stillwater
Bridge Club
Tehialos Aothine Jewelry Center
The
Airways
Bulova
Jewel Bulova
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