Family Homeless In Trailer Fire In Colonie
A Colonie family lost their trailer home at Red Bar Trailer Court Route 5 after a fire started from a hot water heater shorting outlets near a TV. Robert and Joyce Dunney and their family escaped. loss estimated at 8500 to 9000 dollars. Fire policeman Elmer Beyar, 72, injured slipping on ice but released after treatment. Midway and Stanford Heights Fire District responders battled the blaze. Chief Charles Nestor supervised.
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Colonie
Red Bar
Route 5
Stanford Heights
Robert
Joyce Dunney
Elmer Beyar
St. Clair’s Hospital
Schenectady
Midway
Midway Fire Department
Charles Nestor
Town Board to Hold Final 1970 Session in Newtonville
The Colonie Town Board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall Newtonville for four district budget hearings for 1971 including Fuller Road Latham Maplewood and Shaker Road Loudenville. A one way east proposal for County View Road is on the agenda along with a fire protection bureau proposal and a property tax exemption amendment for seniors plus income cap increase to five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonie Town Board
Town Hall
Newtonville
Fuller Road
Latham
Maplewood
Shaker Road
Loudonville
County View Road
Alpine Drive
Pollock Road
Bureau of Fire Protection
Bureau of Fire Control
Building Department
Albany Area Chamber To Dine Jan 30
The 70th annual Albany Area Chamber of Commerce dinner is set for January 30 at the Albany Hyatt House at 7 p.m. Addison J. Keim of Mechanics Exchange Savings Bank chairs the event with cochairmen Russell H. Johnson Robert M. Peebles Robert H. Griessel and Robert R. Barvoets. New officers and directors will be introduced and retiring officers recognized. Service awards will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Area Chamber of Commerce
Albany Hyatt House
Thruway Hyatt House
Colonie
Chambers of Commerce
Addison J. Keim
Mechanics Exchange Savings Bank
Cochairmen
Russell H. Johnson
Robert M. Peebles
Robert H. Griessel
Robert R. Barvoets
Fire Auxiliary Elects Officers for 1971
The Midway Fire Department auxiliary elected officers for 1971. Officers named are Mrs. Joan Erfurt president, Mrs. Arlene Hotaling vice president, Mrs. Helen Shaffer recording secretary, Mrs. Emma Hunter corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Mildred Lampman treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Midway Fire Department
Joan Erfurt
Arlene Hotaling
Helen Shaffer
Emma Hunter
Mildred Lampman
Christmas Party Planned At Center
A Christmas hop will be held at the Colonie Youth Center on First Avenue La tham today at 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Student Committee on Recreation SCOR. The Evolution will provide music under Michael O'Neill. Dinner for members only from 5 to 7 30 p.m.
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Colonie
First Avenue
Latham
Student Committee On Recreation
SCOR
Michael O'Neill
Hartwick Student Ann Carvill studies German in Europe
Miss Ann Carvill daughter of Mr and Mrs John Carvill 138 Old London Road Latham studied German for a month as part of Hartwick College new language program. She is among 115 Hartwick students who went to Europe in late November for 30 days of study.
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Ann Carvill
John Carvill
Old London Road
Latham
Hartwick
Europe
Traffic Expert to Speak at Capital District Event
Traffic and transportation professionals gather at Silver Spur Restaurant in Latham for a noon luncheon program hosted by Howard Curtin and Alfred Del Conte. Speaker Frank J. Bacher of The Arrow Company discusses Crime and Interstate Freight Transportation and his leadership in CDTA and Delta Nu Alpha.
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Frank J. Bacher
the Arrow Company
Troy
Capital District
Silver Spur
Route 9
Latham
Bacher
CDTA
Delta Nu Alpha Fraternity
National Defense Association
Atlantic State
Shippers Advisory Board
Howard F. Curtin
Oneida Motor Freight Co
Alfred del Conte
Fuller Brush Co
Colonie
Jack R. Danahy
Acme Fast Freight Inc
Green Island
Niskayuna School Board reports resignations and new hires
The Niskayuna Board of Education held a special meeting at Van Antwerp School. Dr. Rexford S. Souder recommended several actions which were approved. Resignations were submitted by Marilyn B. Miller and Earl Tobey. Leaves of absence were granted for Diane J. Fell and Gloria Seymour. Appointments included Barbara Ann Hawthorne, Mary Ann McCarthy, David A. Schafer, Dolores Restino, Manley Becker, and Emerson M. Kelly. A bus discipline report noted ongoing challenges and the value of better driver–principal communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niskayuna Board of Education
van Antwerp
William W. Read
Rexford S. Souder
Marilyn B.miller
Rosendale Eleniary School
Earl Tobey
Diane J. Fell
Rosendale
Gloria Seymour
Glencliff
Barbara Ann Hawthorne
Mary Ann McCarthy
David A. Schafer
Dolores Restino
Manley Becker
Civil Service
Emerson M. Kelly
Dr. Souder
Reader's Digest pays RPI couple anecdote in Campus Comedy
Mrs. Phillip Manly of 8 7 Georgian Terrace Rensselaer Wyck received a $200 check from Reader's Digest for an anecdote to appear in the January issue. The tale recalls a married student couple in temporary housing where the husband jokes the washing machine became their private amplifier for arguments and later a punch line about concerns over laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Manly
Georgian Terrace
Rensselaerwyck
RPI
Field House
Reader’s Digest
Manly
Rensselaer Polytech
Three Jury Panels Picked for Rensselaer County Court
Commissioner Lawrence D. Meyer drew three juror panels totaling 150 names for the January term. The first 50 report January 4 at 11 a.m., second panel January 5 at 10 a.m., third panel January 6 at 10 a.m. in the county courtroom.
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Rensselaer County
Lawrence D. Meyer
Timothy J. Fogarty
William A. R. Harkness
State Police Promote Three to Major Ranks
Senior Investigator Donald J. Guiry of Colonie is named to succeed retiring Maj. Edward M. Galvin as head of the Governor's Security Detail. Also promoted to major are Inspectors Daniel A. Dakin and Raymond M. Kisor. Lieutenant Donald J. Pinto receives a BCI assignment, while Kisor takes command of Troop F in Middletown and Dakin leads Troop C at Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald J. Guiry
Colonie
Edward M. Galvin
William E. Kirwan
Guiry
Albany
Christian Brothers Academy
U.S. Navy
BCI
Gov
Rockefeller
Patrick Guiry
Albany Fire Dept
North Lake Ave
W. A. Guiry
State Police Academy
Ptl
James P. Guiry
Colonie Police Dept
Shirley Gaul
Vic’s Court
Michael
Schenectady Community College
Timothy
Colonie Central High School
Daniel A. Dakin
Raymond M. Kisor
Donald J. Pinto
Troop F
Kingston
Inspector Kisor
Middletown
John W. Mohahan
Batavia
Inspector Dakin
Sidney
Augustus C. Robson
Alice Wins In Curious Bridge Hand At Tea Party
The scene centers on a five clubs contract as Alice plays strong defense and leads through dummy to rack up tricks. The Hatter disputes, noting if he sat West he would have doubled and opened diamonds. The Dormouse wakes with hindsight as the tea party ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Mad Hatter
March Hare
West
Hatter
Man Falls From Roof Removing Ice in Niskayuna
Charles P. Mongin 43 of 856 Hereford Day Niskayuna is listed in serious condition at Ellis Hospital with a broken back after falling from a ladder while removing ice from his roof. Niskayuna police say the ladder slipped causing the fall and Mohawk Ambulance carried him to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Mongin
Hereford Day
Niskayuna
Ellis Hospital
American Legion Publishes Prayer for Prisoners of War
The National headquarters of the American Legion releases An American Legion prayer for Our Prisoners of War to show that Americans have not forgotten servicemen held in Southeast Asia. The prayer asks God to shelter the prisoners and lift their burdens, noting some have endured captivity for over six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
America
Southeast Asia
North Vietnam
Tell Me Why Reader Quiz and California Gold History
A newspaper feature invites readers to submit questions and letters to win a New Book of Knowledge Yearbook. It recalls the 1848 California gold discovery by James Marshall at Sutter's Mill and the 1849 gold rush leading to San Francisco’s growth, with routes and casualty figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Woolf
Cherry Hill
N. J
James Marshall
John Sutter
American River
Sutter
Sacramento
Marshall
Sam Brannan
San Francisco
Sutter’s Fort
James K. Polk
Congress
Gan
California
Cape Horn
South America
Central America
Pacific
Panama
Nicaragua
Book of Knowledge
James Delaney
Riverhead
N. Y
Bank Heist Suspect Enters Plea in Albany Court
Alfredo Pepe 21 of Newark pleaded innocent in U S District Court Albany to four charges from a $40 000 Marine Midland Bank Lansingburgh robbery on Sept 18 He was ordered held on 100 000 bail Pepe one of four suspects including Albert Trowbridge Roberta Charlesworth and Edna Navratil also entered innocent pleas The case was before Judge James T Foley with attorney Joseph Martin and Assistant U S Attorney Paul V French participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfredo Pepe
Newark
N.J
U. S. District Court
Albany
Marine Midland Bank
Lansingburgh
Pepe
Albert Trowbridge
Orange
Roberta Charlesworth
Silver Springs
Edna Navratil
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Latham-Colonie
William R. Browne
Fire Auxiliary
Area Woman’s Anecdote In Magazine
Harold J. Ferguson
Winter St
Alfred Schnipper
Rensselaer
Donald L. Quick
Nassau
Rita M. Buehler
8Th Ave
W. Parker Dodge
Castleton
John W. Harrell
5Th Ave
Colin D. Hedrick
George F. Kehn
Highland Ve
Arnold Kleinhans
Schodack Landing
John D. Manella
Calhoun Road
Lena M. McKeon
4Th St
Mildred S. Diack
Crescent Rd
John D. Frick Jr
Averill Park
Carl L. Howard
Cloverlawn
William R. Pitcher
6Th Ave
Edmond F. Sheery
Mabel C. Couser
Robert J. Hrubenak
Richard H. Palmer
John G. Summers
Troy Road
William B. McGrath
Barbara A. Wagar
Highland Ave
William FE
Herrington
River Road
Mary Alice Doyle
3Rd Ave
Carolee Coffey
W. Sand Lake
Alice M. Warren
Eagle St
Harold A. Wilson
Walnut Lane
Evelyn C. Riley
East Greenbush
Michael R. Ryan
Middleburg
Mary Muller
Oakwood
David Miler
West Sand Lake
Samuel J. Miller Jr
Samuel Penniss
Brunswick Park Drive
Rosemary Czechowicz
Bernice Conroy
7Th Ave
Katherine Bardin
Mary E. Barcomb
Michael P. Byrne
Sand Lake
Armand C. Brousseau
Joseph M. Banks
15Th St
Norman P. Boylen
van Voert Court
Theresa M. Brooks
Ingalls Ave
Robert L. van Vorst
Federi Venziano
Speigletown Road
Theodore Williams
Hazel E. Robinson
William J. Ryan
Whiteview Road
Dorothy A. Ryan
1St St
Kathleen Perrine
Sheridan Ave
Mary Grace Martone
Hoosick St
Joseph A. Julian
Middle Road
Francis X. Lavin
Raymond Lemra
Earl E. Hoffay
Schaghticoke
Margaret S. Davis
David H. Loehre
Frances Dieckelmann
Joseph J. Donato
Havermans
Bert J. Green
3Rd
J. Arba Brenenstuhl
Hoosick Falls
Anna A. Ballou
Kenneth W. Bleichtrey
Henry H. Canam
Charles E. Ashley
Madison
Velma M._ Binschoff
Robert M. Bradwell
Griswold Heights
Thelma M. Carter
6Th
Lloyd van Zandt
Charles H. Wooster Jr
John D. Riley
Cleminshaw
Joseph Olender
Joseph P. Graziola
N. Lake
Minnie Dinova
5Th
Beverly T. Duryea
Francis P. Berlin
Hidley Road
Helena H. Barringer
W. Sand Lake Road
Theresa B. Cote
Edward G. Connolly, Wynantskill
Marguerite S. Clark
Wynantskill
Lewis J. Ciperley
David E. Clanchet
Main Ave
Helen Allendorph
Ann Stanger
Parkview Court
Helen F. Skype
Harold F. Scheck
Liberty Road
Frank S. Sanford
John D. Smith
Crockett Ave
John Ozga
Alton J. Lozier
Lincoln Ave
Lillian €. Noonan
13Th St
Carl P. Nicsevic
Crestwood
Joseph F. Macutek
George J. Lehmann Jr
Carle H. Jensen
Schodack
Shirley D. Jensen
Otto Knauer
Louis Kjar
Gertrude F. Kelly
Mildred Finkel
Lee Ave
Margaret M. Carmody
Robert Court
William M. Daley
John L. Broderick
Orchard Lane
Rowland E. Austin
9Th St
Donald M. Butts
Bloomingrove Drive
Chauncey L. Bashford
Leonard C. Bohley
Louis J. Bouchard
River
St. Raymond Zero
Mary M. Servis
Dunham
Joseph P. Riley
Poestenkill
Helen S. McCloskey
Thomas P. Ogden
Woodrow Court
John A. Minkler
Ford Ave
Michael F. Ravney
Cherry
Josephine Leroque
Thaddeus A. Kokernak
Stow
Arthur J. Kreutziger
East Nassau
Francis Hart
Robert F. Hinman
Marion G. Horton
7Th
Anna K. Gula
4Th
Jane E. Land
Helen M. Finley
Burton M. Ernst
N. Clifford Cottrell
Boytonville
Robert Coonradt
Hutton
Margaret S. Curtis
Elmgrove Ave
Margaret Champagne
Willard M. Clark
N. Greenbush Road
John M. Estabrooks
Cropseyville
Cecilia F. Burns
Joan A. Roesse
Berlin
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Jacoby
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Pepsi-Cola
Albany Bottling CO
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