Methodist Church Has Election At Mechanicville Annual Conference
Ex officio stewards named at the First Methodist Church Mechanicville annual conference with assignments across church school education missions outreach and finance. Officers include Mrs Kenneth Sherman Mrs Michael Mockrish Rev Frank Jay Reid Arthur Herrick Arthur Mosier and Wilbur Curtis among others with honorary stewards and various division leaders appointed.
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First Methodist Church
Mechanicviller
Kenneth Sherman
Michael Mockrish
Frank Jay Reid
Wilbur Curtis
Arthur J. Herrick
Arthur Mosier
David Johnson
Mosier
Merton Preston
Women's Society of Christian Service
Anthony Cavallaro
Frederick Baxter
Fellowship Club
Salvatore Palmieri Sr
Paula Preston
Sandra Steves
J. Burton Herrick
Eleanor Smith
Larl Satterlee
Program of Progress
Chester Steves
Robert J. Marsh
Charles Record
Purdey Abbey
Clarence Vandenburgh
Catherine Cookingham
Joseph Mosseau
James Lynch
Ernest McEchron
Cavallaro
Robert Printer
Baxter
LaDow Co Honors Life Members at City Banquet
LaDow Steamer and Hose Co will honor threeMechanicville firemen with life memberships at its annual installa tion banquet in Hillside tomorrow night. Elmer DeVoe Archie Lane and John Hutchinson hold 50 year pins as firemen. Albert Collins will preside as master of ceremonies as new officers are installed. A cocktail hour at 6 30 p m dinner at 7 p m and dancing and entertainment follow.
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Mechanicville
DBE
LaDow Steamer & Hose Co
Hillside
Elmer DeVoe
Archie Lane
John Hutchinson
Albert Collins
LaDow
Police Officer Attends Albany Youth Seminar
Patrolman James Del Prete of Mechanicville Police Department yesterday attended a special youth seminar for police officers conducted by the State Youth Commission at Albany.
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James del Prete
Mechanicville
State Youth Commission At
Albany
Nine Adult Classes Now Under Way
Nine adult classes are underway in the Mechanicville Adult Education program with sports and entertainment leading. Classes include men’s swimming, men’s physical fitness, lemnis, women’s swimming, and beginner and advanced dancing, typing, art, and sewing.
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Mechanicville
Monndays
Four Homeless Family After Mechanicville Trailer Fire
A family of four including two young children were driven from their trailer near Mechanicville when flames swept through the structure on Wednesday. Maurice Appelman Jr reported smelling smoke and waking to alarms as Riverside Fire Department, aided by Mechanicville units, battled the blaze at the trailer court on Mechanicville Stillwater Road. The interior suffered heavy damage with most furniture destroyed.
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Mechanicville
Maurice Appelman Jr
Riverside Fire Department
Joseph Roman
Mechanicville-Stillwater
Riverside Department
Mechanicville Department
Strong Hose Company
Riverside Firehouse
Mechanicville Dept
Ahearn’ Rescue
R G Bartlett Dies Retired Mechanicville Policeman
Robert G Bartlett 74 a retired Mechanicville patrolman died Wednesday at 11 Broadway after a long illness He served 38 years with the Mechanicville Police Department Born in Bridgeport Conn April 15 1892 he had lived in Mechanicville 42 years He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church On Da Wa Lodge F AM Mech an icville Police Benevolent Association He is survived by his wife two stepsons a stepbrother five grandchildren three nephews and one niece Funeral services will be today at 2 pm at Dunn Funeral Home 319 Park Ave Mechanicville with interment at Hudson View Cemetery Rev J Ralph Davie to officiate Masonic services will be conducted at 8 pm today at the funeral home
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Robert G. Bartlett
Mechanicville
Broadway
Mechanicville Police Department
Bridgeport
Conn
Bartlett
Memorial Baptist Church
da Wa
F&am
Mechanicville Police Benevolent Association
Mary E
Mr Davie to Preach Final Sermon at Memorial Church
Rev J Ralph Davie will deliver his last sermon at Memorial Baptist Church on Sunday at il a.m. speaking on The Power to Wonder. The farewell marks the end of his pastorate begun March 1 1954. He leaves next week for Salem Baptist Church New Rochelle. A Communion service with the Board of Deacons led by Martin Offenbacker precedes. At 2 p.m. a public farewell for Mr and Mrs Davie will be held in the church dining hall.
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Memorial Baptist Church
Il A.m
Ralph Davie
Martin Offenbacker
Stillwater Youth Faces Summonses After Skidding Accident
Dennis King, 19, of Stillwater, was involved in a one car accident on Saratoga County Route 76 near the stone quarry at 12 15 am yesterday. His vehicle skidded out of control, knocked down eight guard rails and struck an eld. He received summonses for failure to keep to the right and for driving at a speed not prudent and reasonable from Deputy Ray Blowers.
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Stillwater
Saratoga County
Dennis King
South
Hudson Ave
Ray Blowers
Conduct Rites For Mr. Bango Of Brooklyn
The funeral for Severino Bango of Brooklyn, former Mechanicville resident, was held Wednesday from DeVito Funeral Home and the Church of the Assumption in Mechanicville. The Solemn Requiem Mass was led by Rev. Dante L. Girolami with Rev. Charles Sgueglia as deacon and Rev. Ernest J. Autch as subdeacon. Burial followed at St. Pauls Cemetery with bearers Richard Bango John Phalen Paul Gagnon Dominick Alonza Joseph DeCrescenzo and Joseph Pena.
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Severino Bango
Brooklyn
Mechanicville
DeVito
Church of the ‘Assumption
Dante L. Girolami
Charles Sgueglia
O.S.A
Ernest J. Autch
St. Paul’s Cemetery
Father Girolami
Richard Bango
John Phalen
Paul Gagnon
Dominick Alonza
Joseph DeCrescenzo
Joseph Pena
Joining Husband After Graduation
Mrs. Robert Selkis formerly Miss Elizabeth Russo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Russo of 91 Round Lake Ave Mechanicville, graduated from the State University College at Oneonta. She moves to Fort Belvoir Virginia where her husband Lieutenant Selkis is stationed.
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Robert Selkis
Elizabetth Russo
Annthony Russo
Round Lake Ave
Mechanicville
State University College
Oneonta
Fort Belvoir
Lieutenant Selkis
Civil War Topic At Friday Reading Circle
The Friday Reading Circle meets at 8 p.m. today at Mrs. William Schultz’s home in Stillwater. Mrs. Marjorie Cowan will present Eyes and Ears of the Civil War. Members respond to roll with quotable phrases and a drill is led by circle parliamentarian Mrs. Rosalle De Witt.
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William Schultz
Stillwater
Marjorie Cowan
Mra
Rosalle de Witt
Spa Battle Anniversary Plans Heard
Historian Robert Meuse of Saratoga Battle Park outlined plans for observing the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga in 1977 marking the two century milestone since Bemis Heights engagement. At Fantauzzi's Restaurant Rotarians heard a film about Williamsburg and paid farewell to retiring secretary Rev. J Ralph Davie, honored by Attorney Robert Hayner.
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Battle of
Saratoga
Robert Meuse
Saratoga Battle Park
Bemis Heights
Roarian
Fantauzzi
Mease
Williamsburg
J. Ralph Davie
New Rochelle
Club
Robert Hayner
World War II Veteran's Funeral Held
The funeral for William G. Van Valkenburg a Mechanicville World War II veteran who died suddenly Monday was held yesterday at Dunn Funeral Home Mechanicville. Rev J Ralph Davie Memorial Baptist Church officiated Burial was at Hudson View Cemetery Bearers were Carl Fiacco Kenneth Pruyn John Hatlee Raymond Butler Daniel Fantauzzi Ernest Acucena The American Flag was folded at the grave and presented to the family by Jerry Zeppetelli and Charles Osborn Jr of Col Elmer E Ellsworth Post VFW
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William G. van Valkenburg
Mechanicville
Dunn
J. Ralph Davie
Memorial Baptist Church
Hudson View Cemetery
Carl Fiacco
Kenneth Pruyn
John Hatlee
Raymond Butler
Daniel Fantauzzi
Ernest Acucena
Jerry Zeppetelli
Charles Osborn Jr
Col
Elmer E. Ellsworth
Man Charged In Burglary Waives Action In Court
Philip A. Andriola, 22, of Mechanicville, waived for action of the grand jury on a burglary third degree charge. He appeared with Albany County assistant public defender at Newtonville Town Hall before Justice Harry J. D Agostino, was remanded to Albany County Jail. Investigating officer cites break in at Kuehn's Mobil Station Loudonville between Jan 30 and Jan 31 with $144.50 cash and two tires missing.
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Philip A.andriola
Mechanicville
Albany County
Colonie
Harry J. D'Agostino
Newtonville
Andriola
Bernard Cohen
BCI
J. J. Phelan
Loudonville
Kuehn
Mobil
Shaker
Osborne Roads
Cohen
Poestenkill Community Groups Plan Meetings and Show
Local groups in Poestenkill schedule meetings at fire hall home of Mrs Grange and Poestenkill Elementary School. Activities include fire company, Home Economics Hills Units, church interview supper, Lutheran Ladies Aid officers, Poestenkill Fire auxiliary stage show with Frank Perreault directing, bluebird Cheerful Chirpers group forming at the elementary school under Mrs Brennen and Mrs Gardner.
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Poestenkill Volunteer Fire: Co
Poestenkill Hills’ Unit
Home Economics Division
Walter Grange
Columbia Hill Road
Donald Swankey
Poestenkill Christian Church
Troy Church of Christ, Disciples
Robert Paddock
Henrietta
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Ward Chickner
Merrill French
Dwight H. Wilder
Clickner
Gustav H. Helmbold
Sunshine Committee
Poestenkill Fire Company
Frank Perreault
Cohoes
Poesionhill
Poestenkill
Richard Brennen
Harold Gardner
Chirpera
Legal Aide Opens Cohoes Office To Help Low Income
The Albany County Legal Aid Society opened a Cohoes branch offering free legal services to low income families. Director Lawrence F B Klepper says services include civil matters, landlord tenant disputes and consumer issues with confidential records. The program, funded by a CEO grant of 100000 plus other support, aims to expand countywide with future branches in Colonie Watervliet Ravena and nearby areas.
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Albany, County
Albany Law School
Klepper
Office of Economic Opportunity
Hes
Sollery
Albany County Legal Aid Society
Cohoes
Albany County
Colonie
Watervliet
Ravena
Cohhoes
COED
State Appellate Division
Cohoes Moose Lodge to Host Old Timers Day
The Cohoes Moose Unit plans an Old Timers Day Sunday from 1 30 to 5 30 p m at the lodge rooms. Open to old timers, newer members and guests. Honors go to members with 15 years’ service. A buffet luncheon is served. Mitchell LaMarre is chairman with Frank Narbon Sr cochairman. Music by the Beauds an all girl orchestra.
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Cohoes Moose
Cohoes
The
Beaulds
Cohoes Girl Injured in Local Traffic Collision
Miss Jarry Ann Travis a 17 year old resident of 112 Simmons Ave Cohoes was injured yesterday at Baker Avenue and Columbia Street when her car sliding off the gas station exit was struck by another westbound vehicle driven by William F Mosher 34 of Albany The girl reported no initial injury but was later treated for a concussion at Cohoes Memorial Hospital Police Patrolmen Donald Ryan and Theodore Lecuyer investigated and both cars were towed from the scene
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Jarry Ann Travis
Simmons Ave
Cohoes
Baker Avenue
Columbia Street
Travis
Columbia Strect
William F. Mosher
Rosemary Dr
Albany
Miss Travis
Cohoes Memorial Hospital
Donald Ryan
Theodore Lecuyer
Alumni Need Help Planning Cohoes High 1942 Reunion
Members of Cohoes High School Class of 1942 seek volunteers to plan a 25th reunion. Contact Miss Mary Cappa Bianca, Mrs. Joseph Durocher, or Mrs. Kenneth Stanley. Previous reunion was the 20th anniversary. Helpers are asked to assist with invitations, general planning, and to form a permanent committee.
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Cohoes High School
Mary Cappabianca
Joseph’ Durocher
Kenneth Stanley
Llass
Flying Jeep Crash Claims Veteran Pilot in Ohio
In Columbus Ohio a prototype OV10A Flying Jeep crashed during a routine checkout flight southeast of town. Captain Lawrence C Curtis Jr 30 of Santa Clara California died aboard. Captain Joseph F Stroface 35 from Brooklyn New York was in fair condition at Lockbourne AFB Hospital. A board of inquiry will investigate, marking the first crash in about 700 OV10A flights at North American Aviation Columbus plant.
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Columbus
Ohio
Vietnam
North American Aviation Inc
Lawrence’c. Curtis Jr
Santa Clara
Calif
Joseph F. Stroface
Brooklyn
N.Y
Here
Stroface
Lockbourne Air Force Base Hospital
Port
Ashville
Navy
Air Force
NAA
Schaghticoke Notes Bridge Club and Local News
Mrs. Frank Van Buren hosted a bridge club gathering with prizes for Mrs. J Elbert Van Buren, Mrs. Roger Phillips and Mrs. Clarence Iverson. David Herrington of Johnsonville named local winner in Time's Current Affairs Contest. other high scorers include Thomas Hart Schaghticoke Terry Fil m Valley Falls Dale Shuster Melrose Verna Ketcham Johnsonville. Altar and Rosary Society sale at Parkside Super Market 11 a m tomorrow, involving Melrose Valley Falls Schaghticoke area women. Mr and Mrs John Sawyer Broadalbin guests of Mrs John Lesson. Masses and Exposition schedule at St John Schaghticoke and Our Lady of Good Counsel Valley Falls.
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Frank van Buren
J. Elbert van Buren
Roger. Phillips
Clarence Iverson
Phillips
Hoosie Valley
Broadalbin
Change in Cambridge Mail Collection Announced
Postmaster Edward J. Kent af Cambridge announces from Glens Falls Field Services that starting Sunday mail collection in Cambridge on Sundays and holidays will be limited to the collection box in front of the wat office due to disputes at the Glens Falls Sectional Center.
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Edward J. Kent
Cambridge
J. M. Horne
Glens Falls
Wat
Police Report On Pathotea Pothole Repairs Planned
Fifty one potholes reported to City DPW by patrol cruisers during routine duty. Repairs start when weather improves and pavement dries. DPW crews will fill holes with winter mix. collection scheduled to be made at 4 p.m. Sundays and holidays.
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DPW
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Hamburg
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R. G. Bartlett
Mr. Davie
Stillwater Youth
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