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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1959
Page
1
William C Vergara, 1948 electrical engineering graduate of RPI, sent a copy of his Harper Brothers published book Mathematics in Everyday Things to former teacher Prof. Hiram N Harris. Vergara, now at Bendix Radio Division Towson Md, previously wrote Science in Everyday Things. US has more than 19,000 veterinarians.
Vaccarelli of 584 Hoosick Street is named campaign director for Rensselaer County’s March of Dimes. He will organize volunteers to raise funds in January for the National Foundation’s fight against birth defects arthritis and polio. He is active in Knights of Columbus Little League and the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co. and has served on multiple foundation and youth board roles.
Pupils of first grades at School 14 staged a Christmas program directed by Miss Anna Murray and Mrs. Robert Woott in the school auditorium. Paula Hill opened with a welcome poem, followed by three choral readings recounting the Christmas story and carols led by Miss Mary Ellen Carter. John Coley and Stephen Glynn entered a magical toy store, Colleen Hansen played Mother Goose, and David Donment with Jacqueline Bullett portrayed Santa Claus alongside Mrs. Claus. The show closed with primary rhythms demonstrated by Miss Murray's class and announced by Mary Ellen DeBonis and Karen Mucei.
UPI reports the United States hopes to launch a solar powered radio communications satellite test from Cape Canaveral Florida as early as tomorrow. NASA has not officially confirmed the launch but is known to have equipment able to transmit data more than 40 million miles through space.
Watchmaker vonall M Hitchcock aged 64 at the Sim & Co. store for about 15 years died Saturday morning while at work. He lived at 10 Washington Rd Scotia and ran a Schenectady shop before joining Sim. He was a Schubert Club singer. Survived by wife and two sons Howard and Emerson Hitchcock.
The Sand Lake Rescue squad sponsors a free public film and lecture today at Averill Park High School cafeteria on Rescue breathing. Emily Gardner and Captain Wicks lead the event with Home Demonstration and PTA members attending to learn the new life saving technique.
The Troy Navy Recruiting Station announces that Navy veterans discharged within 90 days and eligible for reenlistment may enlist now, receive their reenlistment bonus, and take up to 30 days of reenlistment leave. Contact Donald Brackett at Room 217 Troy Post Office for details.
Harold T. Gallager, longtime Troy Social Security office manager since 1958, retires. tributes from Joseph J. Tighe and regional officials honor his service, noting his role in building the Albany Troy program and wishing him security in retirement.
Mrs. Renbie Barth of Schaghtienke reports the death of her brother Harry L. Breden at Fort Plain after a brief illness. She confirms the passing and notes the family’s bereavement. The notice references local connections to Schaghtienke and Fort Plain.
Fragmentary obituary details survivors include wife and stepson with surnames Breden and Smith from New York. Mentions Fort Plain Cemetery and two sisters Edna and Helen.
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