Cornword Puzzle Semifinalists Named in Local Contest
The Cornword contest No. 1122 lists 13 semifinalists who must identify five key words to claim a $550 jackpot. A winner, if any, will be announced Saturday. Named semifinalists include C. Bradt Troy, Jackie and Mom Brothers Watervliet, Bertha Champine Troy, Agnes Davignon Troy, L. Ford Troy, Maurice Herbert Troy, Tom McGinis Troy, Win McGinis Sr. Troy, Ken Rathbun Stillwater, Mary L. Shea Cohoes, Carol Smith Watervliet, James L. Sway Rensselaer, and EE. Ward Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bradt
Troy Jackie
Mom Brothers
Watervliet
Bertha Champine
Troy Agnes Davignon
Troy
Readers notes on vintage fridges and club memberships
The column recalls a Philco contest about a 1950s Crosley Shelvador and a 1942 Philco refrigerator. It notes the contest ended, asks if the reader should pursue it, and mentions hopeful publicity for the veteran unit. It also relays a response from Carol N Rumpf about Smokey Greene’s Bluegrass Festival memberships and lost signups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philco
Paul E. Evans
Troy
Carol N. Rumpf
Corinth
Adirondack Bluegrass League
Linda Haughney
Smokey Greene
Hotline and community notices from a local issue
Readers submit lines about a not for profit bluegrass club contact and a refunded subscription challenge. Ad responses include craft magazines delivery resumes, reweaving and leather care offered by Buchheim Cleaners in Albany, and a Fund To Restore Parental Authority update with state Family Court concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O
Corinth
N.Y
Schuylerville Seeks 349000 Grant for Firehouse Project
Schuylerville village board applied for a 349000 Public Works grant to fund a new firehouse with 270000 toward construction and the rest for equipment. An informal meeting on the project is set for Monday at Church Street facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylerville
Public Works Federal Act
Schuylerville Village Board
Church Street
Kenneth Savage
Green and Burgoyne
Donald Nadeau
Saratoga Springs firm wins New York playground design prize
The Office of R. M. Toole landscape architects of Saratoga Springs won 10000 dollars as first prize in a New York City contest to design a major playground for Flushing Meadow Park Queens. The project aims to serve handicapped and able bodied children, on a 2.6 acre site with an estimated 700000 dollar cost.
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Saratoga Springs
R. M. Toole
Landscape Architects
City of
New York
Flushing Meadow Park
Queens
Toole
Flushing Meadow
Metroland
New York City
Cyclist Injured In Round Lake Road Collision
A motorcyclist, Robert Biette of Mechanicville, was hospitalized in fair condition with a broken leg after a collision with a car driven by Evelyn Baxter of Ballston Spa on Round Lake Road near the Grand Union parking lot. State Police at Malta cited the car driver for failure to keep right. Trooper James McKevitt investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferry St
Jean E. Nolan
Mabel Berman
Grand Union
Ernest Shapiro
Round Lake
Round Lake Road
Malta
Robert Biette
RD 1
Mechanicville
Saratoga Hospital
Evelyn Baxter
Brookline Rd
Ballston Spa
Grand Union Parking Lot
James McKevitt
Arvin-Hart Hose Company Christmas Party Scheduled
Stillwater fire company invites members to a Christmas party Saturday at 7 p.m. at the main fire station Campbell Road Cookies and beverages will be served and Santa Claus will arrive at 7 30 p.m. Parents may call William Ritter if a child is ill for Santa house visit arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Arvin-Hart Fire Company
Campbell Road
Santa Claus
William Ritter
Santa
Mechanicville Women’s Republican Club Plans Christmas Party
The Women’s Republican Club of Mechanicville will hold its Christmas Party Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the W L Howland Fire House on Viall Avenue. Attendees are asked to bring a $2 grab bag gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicville
Women’s Republican Club of
W.L. Howland
Viall Avenue
Hoosick Falls forms curriculum planning committee
The Hoosick Falls Central School District plans a curriculum planning committee after an informal meeting of the school board and teachers association. Superintendent Phil Leonard notes strong discussion and says the group will include both teachers and administration to set a timetable for regular curriculum meetings. Richard Turi says lay the groundwork for active teacher involvement beyond the classroom to address district needs amid declining enrollment and revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick ‘Falls
Hoosick Falls Central School
Phil Leonard
Hoosick Falls
Mittee
School Board
Teachers’ Association
Richard Turi
Turi
Leonard
Albany drives to collect gifts for psychiatric patients
The Albany City Chapter of the Mental Health Association seeks wrapped gifts for about 400 patients at the Hudson River and Utica State Psychiatric Centers. Gifts should be labeled for man woman or adolescent and can be sent to 75 New Scotland Ave Albany 12208 for more information.
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Albany
Albany City
The
Mental Health Association
Albany County
Hudson River
Utica State
New Scotland Ave
Rescue squad drives in four thousand four hundred thirteen dollars
SCHUYLERVILLE The General Schuyler Emergency Squad announced a fund drive total of 4413.09 with notices for late donations. A Christmas party with a covered dish supper is set for Dec 12 at 6 p.m. at Ferry Street squad rooms. Members should bring a $2 gift and a hot dish. Singing of Christmas carols planned. Ann LeBarron and Russell Blair approved as new members. Irene Armstrong won the monthly fundraising prize. A CPR refresher course is slated for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylerville
Schuyler
Ferry Street
Ann LeBarron
Russell Blair
Irene Armstrong
Mohawk & Hudson Chapter Railway Meeting Saturday
The Mohawk and Hudson Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will meet at noon Saturday at Valle's Restaurant on Central Avenue. J D Thompson notes a slide and movie program. Public invited, reservations via Mrs C L Ballard Poestenkill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonie
Mohawk & Hudson
National Railway Historical Society
Central Avenue
J.D. Thompson
C.L. ‘Ballard
Poestenkill
Thompson
Yale concert Thursday night at high school COLONIE
The Colonie Central High School Orchestra and Choir will perform a holiday concert at 8 p.m. Thursday in the high school. Music for Christmas and Chanukah will be included, supervisor Henry Carr said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Colonie
Colonie Central High School
Henry Carr
Singles Mix Monday at Thunderbird Motel in Latham
A singles Christmas mix event will be held at 7 30 p m Monday at the Thunderbird Motel near the Latham Traffic Circle sponsored by Parents Without Partners per a spokesperson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latham
Thunderbird
Latham Traffic Circle
Parents Without Partners
Schuylerville Charity Seeks Help for Children's Christmas Fund
The Schuyler Hose Auxiliary sponsors this year’s Community Christmas Fund project in Schuylerville. Contributions are welcome at the Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Schuylerville branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylerville
Schuyler Hose Auxiliary
Glens Falls
Nassau town weighs help offer to meet full value assessment deadline
Nassau faces a May 1 court order to value all property at full value. Attorney Marvin Honig offered to assist at no clear plan and with a price tag, while town officials debate conflicts of interest and how to finance a revaluation. County leaders urge state funding and guidance as delays push 1979 tax-roll readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau
Marvin Honig
Supreme Court
Ellis J. Staley
Honig
Cooper
Sylvester Whitey
Rensselaer County Real Property Tax Service
William Wood
State Board of Equalization and Assessment
Hellerstein
State Court of Appeals
Islip
New York State Board of Equalization and Assessment
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Laurie Mirabie
Mike McMahon
James L. Sway
Rensselaer
EE. Ward
Times Record
J.w.fitzpatrick
Greenwich
Empire State Wholesalers
Frank Sherr
Action Line
Publishers Clearing House
Buchheim Cleaners
Central Ave
John Ara Kaleman Sr
HOT Line
FRPA
New York State Family Court
Green Island
N. Y
Saratoga County
Grant
Katherine Bristol
Saratoga Springs Firm
Robert
Arvin - Hart Hose Company
Rensselaer County
Liz Macks
Mike Adler
Railway Group
Yale Project
By Roger Brigham
William Murphy
Joseph Manupella
Stephen Cooper
Henig
Staley
Benng
Floyd Hitchcock
Edward Cook
Currier
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