Watervliet Christmas Party for Home Bureau Ends in Remembrance
The Home Bureau annual Christmas party in Watervliet honored the late Georges A. Ford owner of the local creamery who died recently at Benaritan Hospital in Troy. Mrs Edna Cassidy and others won prizes as carols were sung under Mrs Waters leadership. Ford, born in Watervliet, was a milk dealer and former Watervliet Creamery owner, with memberships in multiple local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Mapes
Albany
Pareau
Eace Eniegy
Georges A. Ford
Avant Wes
Creamery
Yeatar- Fone
Andiian Lovlen
Bemaritan ‘Hospital
Troy
Edna Cassidy
Et- Ingen Bloat
Marie’ Carson
Mildred
Bimoneblek
Watervilet
Phoebe - Ford
Ford
Meti-Ford
Watervilet’ High School
Arsenal
Eriachin
First ‘Avenue Methodist
Children’s Christmas Program With Music and Gifts
The event featured soprano solos by Bonnie and a pianist Mrs Floyd Miller. Vocal duets by Lois Root and Jot Dunne, and a 12 member orchestra performed selections including Silent Night. Candy was distributed to youngsters and gifts given to each attendee as Raymond Smith supervised the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecfou Sneattn Smith
Judith ‘Musto
Ette “Boel
Bonnie
Percendus
Koch
Carol
Grégware
Mit ‘Thom
Joan. Tyson
Natit
Raney Smith
Mary Wagrery
Bo Mein Ie
Boel
Wast
Floyd Miller
Texce
Lois Root
Jot Dunne
Rodney
Raymond “Smith
Students Stage Show Before Holiday Break
A holiday season performance by the junior class featured cast members Nancy Burke Rainey Pincher Hee Smith and Miss Jane Gabri the productionists The interment of John Rirknée Haley Walsh Toohey and Daniel Dever took place at St Patrick's Cemetery with Father Burns officiating An unrelated fire response saw Watervliet Fire Department extinguish a dump fire at 16th Street west of Ninth Avenue after 1:12 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Tembéera
Rolmadge
Nancy Burke
Rainey’ Pincher
Hee Smith
Miss Jane
Gabri
John
Haley
Thomas
Walsh
William
Toohey
Daniel
Dever
St. Patrick's
Cemeter
Father Burns
Watervliet Mire
16Th Street
Ninth Avenue
St Nicholas Church Plans New Year Party at Ukrainian Club
St Nicholas Church organizes a large year end party at the Ukrainian Citizens Club with John D. Spian as general chair. Andrew M. Heblock and Andrew Py Chura assist, Rev Bohdan Volosin named honorary chairman. The program includes dancing, orchestra music, refreshments, singing, and novelty acts. Congregation women meet Tuesday at 7330 pita in Ukrainian Club to decide entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St." Nicholas
Ukrainian Citizens Club
John DD. Spian
Andrew M. Heblock
Andrew Py Chura
Bohdan Volosin
Ppm
Pita
Christmas Mail Sets New Record at Local Post Office
The local post office reports a Christmas rush with more than 335000 cards and greetings processed through the canceling machine since Dec 14, beating last year by about 9000. Daily parcel post averages exceed 185 bags. receipts are expected to top last year by at least 10000, marking the highest totals on record. The office will close tomorrow noon and reopen Tuesday morning. lobby remains open for boxholders while regular collections occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocal
Isi
Postmatter
Post
Porary Annex
St. John A. Patten Post
American Legion
Rome
Parker
Spoatoffic
Ker
Postoffice
Watervliet Prepares for Christmas House Contest
Watervliet merchants sponsor a Christmas house decorating contest with judging set for Wednesday. About 20 entries remain to be viewed as judges from the Parent-Teacher Associations select three top displays. Local residents praise the yuletide spirit noting the town’s festive turnout and await awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Hayes
Waterthel Merchants Association, Inc
G2ch
Sthootbert Know
Robert Ad
Lawrrence Gill
Joseph O'Connor
Wwabi Mire
Fred Power
Tsestar
Joseph
Baned Om Orig
Willetta Chapter Names New Staff and Trustees
The Willetta chapter announces new staff and trustees for 1950 including retiring Mrs. Betty Perry and Alfred J. Hi going as worthy patron. Arrangements for a Friday rehearsal were noted and reports read. Mrs. Anna Ruhtz and Mrs. Helen Hartis were named chairmen. further officer appointments to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
Helen
Betty Perry
Imatron
Alfred J. Hi
Nthe
Seaston
Aties
Semple
Anna Ruhtz
Helen Hartis
Ifths
Christmas Program by Willing Workers at Presbyterian Church
The Willing Workers of the Presbyterian Church staged a Christmas program at the Wellington Hotel in Albany. Under supervision by Mr Walter Gathout planning for several activities was announced and games conducted by Mrs William Hannell a grab bag was staged. The next meeting is set for January 9 at 16 Manor Place the home of Mrs Eliax Hendricksen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christman
Jorneatn
Cas
Wellington Hotel
Abbany, Thin
Nession
Min
Walter Gathout
Holmes
William Hannell
Eliax Hendricksen
Manor ‘Place
Christmas Party Brings Joy to Watervliet Youth Club
The Watervliet Vale Balbo Club hosted a Christmas party for about 250 youngsters. Performers Nattie Hatch George Schroder Judy Blauahire Sharon Pitcher and others sang danced and performed magic and piano pieces. Catherine Babowics led a Christmas medley while Fred Spencer and Ventilles wowed with magic tricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morahem
Watervliet
Vale Balbo Clus
Mlight
Boura
Hy Manta
Cisus
Nattie Hatch
George Schroder
Judy Blauahire
Sharon Pitcher
Dora
Daley
Catherine Babowics
Christmay
Judy Birdshire
George Schroeder
Aleg
Fred Spencer
Ventilles
Twany
Local notices fragment mention church service organizers
A damaged OCR fragment references Christian midnight services and an organist in charge. Names such as Mrs Agnes Dundon and James Gethins appear within muted context, with financial and municipal notes unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes
Dundon
James Gethins
Robert McCormick
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Watervliet News
Home Bureau
Atervliet Creamery
Fang Carols
Bra
Waters
Thomas Ingram
Willetta. Ee
Ube
Donnelly
Avé
TAO Ec
H. L. Johnson
H. L Johnson
Plymouth
Llege ‘Students
Delollo’s
R. M
McDonald “Paints
Wallisa
Machi
Electralux
Oren Even
Eae Imperial Garage
PMONE
Arveom
Mahar’s
Broadway
Turkey
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