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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1946
Page
8
A damaged OCR fragment references an olive tree and its fouling on a continent in Asia. The readable portion hints at geographic or botanical discussion but lacks clear context or complete facts.
The Watervliet chapter and Home Board of Directors hosted a Christmas event to present a projector in memory of Mrs Nellie Piveridge. Members and guests attended as the chapter announced upcoming officer installations led by Alfred Hart, with Mrs Margaret Spicer presiding.
Our Lady of Mi Garmet Berpel covena in honor of St Anthony of Padua Miraculous Medal devotions at 0 pm Sk Bridget's Voday at 0 Medal devotion 30 p.m Miraculous Ot Nicholas Haily at 0 pm Stations of the Cross Trinity Episcopal Friday at 7:20 pm Evensong and sermon First Avenue Methodist Friday at 7 pm Church School Christmas songs revitations and a movie Beacon Light Mission Thursday at 7:30 pm Prayer service in chapel
Miles M. Cavanaugh Watervliet Welfare Deputy in Albany County duties tight at Watervliet City Hall granted sick leave due to throat condition aggravated by service. Paul M. Connell of W282 Forth Avenue named acting deputy during the absence after returning from military service.
The newly organized High School Girls Society of the First Presbyterian Church Watervliet decorated the church Christmas Tree at Fellowship Hall under Miss Ruth Gardiner. Sunday school met Friday at 7 with Robert Gardiner in charge. Obituary notes for Mrs Jimues G Spillane of Parker Brothers Memorial list interment at St Patrick's Cemetery with Masses at St Patrick's Church and include names Michael Tracey James Tobhey William Tobhey Edward Postma and others.
Laurel Lodge at Watervliet nominates new officers at the meeting held Monday night. The report notes a third social event scheduled for next week and an upcoming election planned for the following Monday night.
Mayor Hugh Donnelly, in his first month in office, urges Watervliet residents to take personal responsibility for accident prevention during the Christmas season. He calls for cooperation with the National Safety Council and 120 national groups to ensure an accident free holiday. He emphasizes the spirit of Christmas as peace and goodwill, urging extra care at the wheel, at home, and in recreation, calling presence the best present.
The Pulaski Club conducted its annual meeting in Pulaski Hall on Sunday to elect officers. Joseph Ugorzelski was named president, Walter Knowski first vice president, Francis Sayler second vice president, John Kisielewski recording secretary, Alexander Kempi financial secretary, John Markowski and Michael Pomykuy directors, and surgeont-at-ar thew Pszeniczny is director. Lapinsky chaired the election with judges John Gonski John Prokoryn Stanley Vreln sr and Francia Psteniceny.
Police warn that throwing snowballs at passing automobiles must stop immediately. Chief Maurice J. Kinnan said arrests will be made for this misdemeanor after reports at City Hall. A snowball shattered a bus window and injured a passenger was narrowly avoided. Police are ordered to curb hitching rides on rear of buses and trucks with severe penalties.
The Christmas vesper service at Furst Avenue Methodist Church themed "Christmas, Christy, Everywhere" featured Rev. Luther A. Tatton presenting "The Other Wise Man" and songs from diverse countries. David A. Gilis spoke on customs, A Maldun Welle described carol backgrounds, and refreshments were served by the Victory Class.
Watervliet church schedules an 8 am Christmas morning service at Congregational Church. The program opens with an organ hymn There’s a Beautiful Star and includes hymns such as Joy to the World and Leave Thy Lamps On. A string ensemble will perform The Story of Christmas as Rev. Alfred S. Liljewand preaches God With Us.
Early Sunday afternoon a Tayt cab collided in Uhat Mex injuring Sieteanth Sleet. Murphy of Ute reported the incident to police.
Green Island regentwland Cowbell J C will host New Year Eve hunt and open house with Dancing and a bullet duneh vers. Reservations close next Monday during Hi O'Brien’s presidency. Officers elected at Corporation Hall with Ra Greeley as president and installation set for Monday Jan 6.
The governor and Mrs Dewey hosted a Christmas party for 100 members of St Vingent's School at the Executive Mansion yesterday. Attendees included Mrs Lowry and Dr Joseph A Zeph with guests arriving on Third Avenue and Sixteenth Street.
The Watervliet church outlines a midnight mass program at St Patricks Church featuring Promecional Dominus Creed Missa Adeste Fideles and other portions by Gregorian and Rossini. The sequence includes Creda offertory In splendoribus and ends with a recessional and choir benedictions before a final choir sing.
Watervliet postoffice announces holiday hours by Postmaster William F. Parker. Windows closed all day for boxholders, with two delivery routes operating and special delivery as usual. Christmas mail rush expected, cards and packages moving rapidly under clerks and carriers in the season.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Bees dosaply S. Churn and John Weis, with services set at local churches and funeral homes. Survivors include spouses, children, and extended relatives. Also noted are death notices for Mrs. Whited, Mrs. Weir, Mrs. Paul Wini, Samuel Law, Ann Aiken, Howard Reynolds, and John Sheridan, with service details, interment, and involved congregations.
Waterford Baptist School team won their second league game in the Village Church League at the YALCA on Saturday night. Nearby notes list arrivals and town events including choir schedules, holiday visits by Lanten J. Connery, and a village carol sing at 7 p.m. around the Christmas tree hosted by Clarence Wicks.
An unclear report notes a veteran named Sill receiving a pension linked to Indian Wars service. The item references World War I eras and various names, but readable facts are sparse and the main subject is the pension grant for prior service.
Fragmentary text mentions lemon juice and pain relief claims with disjointed phrases and names. Unable to identify a coherent event, person, or organization due to garbled OCR.
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