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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1967
Page
4
Averill Park Sand Lake Fire District invites youngsters ages one day to twelve years to a Christmas party Saturday from 2 to 5 pm at the Averill Park firehouse. Registration due tomorrow. gifts, refreshments, and Santa will be present.
Two messengers delivering a sack of registered mail to the French American Banking Corp at 120 Broadway were stopped by a gunman in an elevator. The assailant grabbed the sack and fled on foot just before dawn yesterday.
In Brussels AP the European Common Market ministers held a two day push to open negotiations on Britain’s bid for membership. Five of six members back starting talks with Britain Ireland Norway and Denmark while France objects. De Gaulle maintains a veto and the ministers seek a clear French stance. Brandt warns of delaying actions affecting France’s Africa relations amid pressure from Belgium over Mirage plane orders.
The U S pledge with six partners to cap gold at 35 dollars an ounce failed to stem the European rush and drain on U S stocks as markets opened. Demand was heavy in London and Paris while Zurich saw steady buying. Prices opened at 35.19 4 in London and dipped slightly. buyers resumed as currency moves steadied.
The Encyclopaedia Britannica states that Americans consume more than 185 bottles of carbonated beverages per year per person. The note references SARS RR.
Mrs. Carrie M. Osgood 72 of 45 Parkis Street Rotterdam Junction died yesterday at Ellis Hospital Schenectady after a long illness. She was the wife of George J. Osgood a former engine crew dispatcher for the Boston and Maine Railroad at Mechanicville who retired three years ago after 55 years of service. She was born in South Lancaster Massachusetts and lived in Mechanicville 18 years before moving to Rotterdam Junction. She was a member of Star of Liberty Chapter OES Mechanicville and affiliated with Rotterdam Methodist Church. Survived by her husband and two grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 1 p.m. from Dunn Funeral Home Mechanicville and at 2:30 p.m. from Rotterdam Junction Methodist Church with burial in Woestina Cemetery.
The Mechanicville Stillwater Duplicate Bridge Club hosted a master point game at Peters Purcell Post rooms Mechanicville with 16 pairs. In east west, first went to Anna Mae Rose and George H Pickett of Mechanicville, second to Edgar Stillman of Latham and Mary Hunt of Mechanicville, third to Frances Stark and Sigrid Simon of Schenectady. In north south, first were Ruth Towneley and Mary Decker of Glens Falls, second Hilda Hewitt of Stillwater and Allen Gifford of Troy, third Carolyn Sykes of Mechanicville and Robert Fujezak of Troy.
A Penny Lane residence at Reichard's Lake, West Sand Lake, burned yesterday morning. No occupants were home. Maxwell Spickerman and family were away at work, shopping, and school. Damage valued around $12,000. Fire officials proposed kitchen-origin ignition. deputies and chiefs led the response. The family planned to stay with neighbors Charles and Mrs Dutcher.
Viseher Perry Victoria Kline 377 3202 and Mr and Mrs Hans J Burgi return home on Bonneau Road after a two year and three month stay in Frankfurt Germany where Burgi worked for the Excess Property for ATD for the United States Government. Men and Women Fellowship groups held a joint Christmas party in the church hall with entertainment planned by Mrs Carl Fichenberger and Mrs Robert Standish. Carol singing and devotions led by Rev James Meek. refreshments by Mrs Lawrence Peck. Mrs Howard Swatling Jr hosted Edna Allen Circle Christmas party at Shenden dekowa Methodist Church with devotions by Miss Adella Harris on the Christmas story from St Luke. Games followed under guidance of Mrs Frank Wowland Jr and Mrs Harold Palmateer assisted by Mrs Meredith Fellows and Mrs Herold Werner.
At Mechanicville the Junior CDA troop met and named officers. Sue Taylor became president with Patricia Maynard as vice president Nancy Williams as secretary Patricia Hernarski as treasurer and reporters Mary Hannan and Lynn Phelps. After the business meeting the troop held a Christmas party and prepared wreaths for the saved.
The D B E LaDow Steamer land Hose Company of Mechanicville will host its installation banquet at Joyce's Log Cabin Restaurant on February 10. Committee plans were finalized recently. Music will be by the J D Four. Reservations are being sought from all members. general chair Rocco DeSorbe notes. Assisting in arrangements are Oliver Filch Steve Ponzillo Andy Palmieri Ray Laurento Mike Bergeron Pat Sanfagato and Angelo Ross the new company president.
Judge Thomas E. Ryan forfeited a $500 bail for Frederick Coons after he failed to appear for a Mechanicville City Court trial on public intoxication charges. A bondsman posted the bail. Coons faces a warrant as counsel Paul Brown reported the absence to the court.
Senior citizens of the First Methodist Church at Mechanicville held a Christmas party during a covered dish dinner of the XYZ Club in the church dining hall. After a turkey meal, members did a grab bag gift exchange and sang carols while observing the birthdays of Mrs. Millie Sparks and Mrs. Viola Gooley. Meals were supervised by Mrs. Wilbur Curtis, Mrs. Atwell Wilson, Mrs. Amber Lynch, and Mrs. Ruth Kenyon.
Two Mechanicville residents reported hit and run damage to parked cars on Saturday. Pasquale Peluso of 43 Saratoga Ave. said his vehicle sustained damage to the left front fender and door near his home. John P. Phinney of Box 399 near the school reported damage to the rear bumper of his car.
The Christmas party of the Pet ers Parcel Post and Auxiliary To American War Veterans will be at the post rooms on Saratoga Avenue at 7 p.m. tomorrow. Refreshments will be served and dancing will follow. A grab bag gift exchange is planned and members are asked to make reservations with committee members.
A program titled the origin of Christmas carols will be given by Mrs. Sandra Preston at the Philomathean Club meeting tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Thelma Sheehan 124 North Fourth Street Mechanicville.
George Marotta of Railroad Street reported to Mechanicville police that weekend vandalism damaged a Christmas display at Mabbitt and Railroad Streets, stealing 20 light bulbs and toppling several trees.
More than 440 rock and roll fans attended the Saturday night concert by The Characters at Mechanicville Middle School gym. The Booster Club and Municipal Youth Recreation Committee sponsored the benefit to raise funds to buy jackets for the Mechanicville High School championship football team. A total of $250 was raised, James Kenny says, the youth committee canteen chairman who oversaw arrangements. Appearing with The Characters were Mechanicville bandsmen Bobby Liberty and Tommy Sullivan.
The Howland Chemical Co and Mechanicville Fire Department hosted a Christmas party for children and grandchildren of members at the Viall Avenue firehouse. Over 60 youngsters attended and received gifts and stockings of candy from Santa Claus, who presided near the Christmas tree in the meeting room. Santa’s services were arranged by former Chief Dan Baisley of the Hem street Park Fire Department.
The Junior CDA Court meeting scheduled for today is postponed until Jan 2 at 7 p.m. due to missing uniform material. Members who haven’t signed up for materials should contact Mrs. James A. MacNeil. Bring pins and shears. The mother daughter banquet is set for Jan 23 at Joyce's Log Cabin Restaurant.
The Hudson River Valley Commission will host a one day grassroots conference in Troy on January 22 to map development for the next decade. About 120 representatives from Rensselaer County will discuss population growth industrial development pollution control wildlife transportation and preservation with a luncheon and afternoon session. Workshops will cover environment resources use and regional planning aligned with state guidance and subsequent sessions in Hudson Saratoga Washington and Warren counties.
The New York State Office of General Services will open bids at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow on five projects for construction, repair and alteration to state facilities. Four projects are in Albany and one at the Saratoga Springs reservation, covering electrical, sanitary, heating, elevator, landscaping, and switchgear work at several buildings including the Capitol Building and Dept. of Labor, Civil Service, and Administration and Engineering Building on State Campus.
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