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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1976
Page
2
A four member group in Hoosick Falls forms a parents association to collect Post box tops for physical education gear. Donations in boxes around village stores and via school passes help fund mats, rackets, volleyballs, gloves, or a trampoline with postmark by April 15 1977.
Hoosick Falls police report numerous complaints about dogs scattering garbage across village streets this week, mainly downtown. Mayor Bogardus cites slow garbage pickups due to cold weather and suggests ammonia to deter dogs, adds litter law may curb issues. Also two windows broken at St Marys Academy with $60 damage and a possible suspect.
Hoosick Falls Hoosick Grange members showcased diverse hobbies during Hobby Night. Participants like Mary Cipperly and Mrs. Charles Cornell displayed crocheted items and collections, while Ralph J. Griswold led a history update on the Panama Canal and a TV character guessing game. The evening featured a covered dish supper and a forthcoming Christmas party.
A reader asks where to apply for work on ships or barges and learns a merchant mariner document is needed. The note covers letters of intent to hire, sources in New York, and contact points with the Coast Guard and port authorities.
Raymond W. McCabe of Newark New Jersey sings with the Presbyterian Church choir for Newark at Carnegie Hall in New York City last Saturday. His parents and South Glens Falls family attended along with relatives from Troy. It marked the choir's second Carnegie invitation.
Hoosac School cancels the Boar's Head and Yule Log Celebration amid in-house problems. Assistant Headmaster Raymond W. Hull Jr. says students will likely be sent home soon. Performances were set for December 16 at 7:30 p.m and December 17 and 18 at 5:30 p.m.
The Argyle Historical Society announces officers for the next year: Donald Nichols president John J. Huggins vice president Doris McEachron secretary Irene Flanders treasurer Margaret McNeill and Dave Bain Jr trustees. A screen and a clock were approved for the community meeting room. The bicentennial year display featured local historical items. Becky Coates named junior FHA’er of November Kellie Richards elected FHA president with Lisa Wilson Sherry Gordon Laura Lufkin Wendy Taylor Wendy Blodgett and Sue Davis as officers Dec 21 open house planned and gifts given to Pleasant Valley Infirmary patients.
The Hoosick Falls Aerie of Eagles distributed 1025 to local and national charities at its 31st anniversary dinner. Beneficiaries included Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad Reynolds Foundation Hoosick Falls Youth Center March of Dimes Jimmy Durante Children's Fund Max Meyer Heart Fund and Eagles Dance Research Fund. Guests included NY State Eagles President Owen McNally and State VP Donal Gregory. The event featured a roast beef dinner dancing and initiation of candidates by the Utica Degree Team.
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