Star Show At Watervliet High School Draws Crowds
A capacity crowd attended an All Star Night Show at Watervliet High School for the March of Dimes fundraiser. Richard A. Hennessey served as master of ceremonies in the first half with Walter McNary taking over later. Senior class members acted as receptionists and veterans also assisted in hosting duties.
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Watervliet High School
March of Dimes
Richard A. Hennessey
Walter McNary
Jane McDonald
Gloria Ford
Joan Rancourt
Marcia Zeph
Joanne Palatsky
Rosemary Gunsalus
Consuatia-Ricttelli-Squadere Post
Paul Haila
Harry Forencel
Louis Squadere
Philip Busone
John J. Butler
John A. Patten
American Legion
Jermain Guild Plans Dinner Meeting At Church
Mrs. Christopher Lape chaired a Jermain Guild gathering at the Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church. Devotional was led by Mrs. Jane Dudgeon with mission study by Mrs. Fred Aylesworth. A dinner meeting is set for Monday February 21 at 7:30 pm in the Strangeway Building, with Mrs. William Nugent as chair and Mrs. Dudgeon and Mrs. Roy Becker as assistant hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Lape
Jermain Guild
Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church
Ernest Gloeckner
Second Street
Jane Dudgeon
Fred Aylesworth
Strangeway
William Nugent
Dudgeon
Roy Becker
Deputy Visits Watervliet K of C Urge Active Roles
Deputy William Connery Sr. of Cohoes visited the Watervliet Council K of C last night urging members to participate more in activities and support the state council drive for Pope Pius XII’s jubilee. The drive closes Tuesday. Francis Decker reported on the Jan 24 card party and plans for the Passion Sunday April 3 corporate communion and breakfast. Dr Clement Handton of Troy is slated as principal speaker for the second annual banquet. reservations close tomorrow. Anthony A. Bichl presided. attendees included Fayette Morse. William Gibbs of 52nd Fifth Avenue attended the funeral in New Bedford for his father William J. Gibbs.
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Lct
William Connery
Cohoes
Watervnlet Council
K. of C
State Council
Pope Pius XII
Francis Decker
Fayette Morse
Dr. Clement, Handton of
Troy
Anthony A. Bichl
Miss Anna Jones Dies After Long Illness in Watervliet
Misa Anna W. Jones of 734 Fourth Avenue Watervliet born 1873 in Watervliet and daughter of the late John H S Jones died yesterday at Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. Survived by sister Ella L. Jones a niece Mildred B. Jones and nephew Paul R. Jones Funeral set for Friday at 2 p.m. from the home Rev Bradford H Burnham rector of St John s Episcopal Troy to officiate Burial in Albany Rural Cemetery.
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Misa Anne W. Jones
Fourth Avenue
Watervilet
John H.s Jones
Samaritan Hospital
City
Ella ©. Miller
Mc Jones
Miss Jones
Albany Academy For Girls
Temple Grove Seminary
Skidmore College
Ella Ll. Jones
Watervliet
Mildred B. Jones
New York City
Paul R. ‘Jones
Troy
Bradford. H. Burnham
St. John's Episcopal Church of
Wil
Albamy Rural Cemetery
Three Troy Drivers Pay Fines for Traffic Violations
Three Troy drivers pleaded guilty to speeding and driving without a license in Watervliet Police Court and paid a total of 35 dollars in fines. Albert Patricelli of 130 Campbell Avenue Troy was fined 15 dollars for speeding near Broadway and Seventh Avenue. John F Murphy of 2533 Fifth Avenue Troy paid 10 dollars for speeding on Second Avenue Sunday. Peter L Valente of 1629 Fifth Avenue Troy pleaded guilty to driving without a license and was fined 10 dollars. Arrests were made by Patrolmen Frank Meyer and Richard Meyer.
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Troy
Watervilet
William E. Noonan
Albert Patricelli
Campbell Avenue
Broadway
Seventh Avenue
John F. Murphy
Fifth Avenue
Second Avenue Sundlay
Peter L. Valente
Frank Meyer
Richard Meyer
Veterans Back Troy School Bill Discussed by Local VFW
Watervliet Post VFW urged support for making the Troy Vocational School a permanent institution. A letter read by Vincent Siriglano to State Senator Dalessandro urged backing. Bills from Condon and Mitchell discussed. Judiciary Committee will act this week before the State Legislature vote. Gordon E. Mitchell presided. next meeting set for Feb. 21 at Thorns.
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Watervilet Post
V.F.W
Troy Veterans Vocational School
Vincent Siriglano
Korn’s Recreation Center
Peter J. Dalessandro
Condon
pSenate Judiciary Committee
Mitchell
Gordon E. Mitchell
Thorns
Collegians edge Lakers 29 26 in late rally at Civic Center
In the Intermediate League opener the Collegians rallied in the final quarter to beat the Lakers 29 to 26 at the Civic Center. Ralph Razzano led Lakers with 11 points while Paul Kovalychyk, Harry O Clough, and Jim Vogel split six and five points respectively. The nightcap saw the Hawkeyes defeat the Nutcrackers 43 to 33 with Tom Le Hane scoring 20 and John Stanchuck adding 11.
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Collegians
Lakers
Civic Center
Ralph Razzano
John Kania
Paul Kovalchyk
Harry O' Clough
Jim Vogel
Hawkeyes
Nutcrackers
Tom le
Hane
John Stanchuck
Ien
Fred Sayler
Nets
Henry McGraw
Nutcracker
Maplewood Cub Pack Receives 1949 Charter tonight
Maplewood Cub Pack will receive its 1949 charter at a 7 30 pm ceremony at the Maplewood Fire House Peter Spinda president of Maplewood Volunteer Fire Department sponsors the pack will present the charter to Patrick Madaio pack chairman John Kowanski and John Sokol will be sworn in as new committeemen Thursday night Mr Madaio and Cubmaster Joseph M Thompson will represent the pack at the Scout banquet held at the Hotel Ten Eyck Albany The Fort Orange Council of Albany sponsors the banquet commemorating the 38th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America
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Maplewood
Peter Spinda
Maplewood Volunteer Fire Department
Patrick Madaio
John Kowansky
John Sokol
Madaio
Joseph M. Thompson
Hotel
Ten Eyck
Albany
Fort Orange Council of Albany
Boy Scouts of America
Smoker Held By Men Of Church
Six young leather pushers provided a boxing themed feature at Mon day night’s smoker sponsored by St Bridget s Church. More than 3500 attendees saw ten acts and local talent. Charles Cavanaugh chaired the show with Mayor Hugh F Donnelly as emcee for the two hour program. Rev James P Hanrahan gave the welcome and thanked the committee and parish. Refreshments followed under Edward Bostley s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Bridget’s Church
Charles Cavanaugh
Hugh F. Donnelly
James P. Hanrahan
Edward Bostley
Industrial Show Planned at Watervliet Civic Center
The Watervliet Civic Center will host an industrial show from March 24 to 28. A recent board meeting discussed participation by local manufacturing and business establishments. the exhibit will feature products made or sold in Watervliet and run evenings March 24 25 with family attendance allowed. Saturday covers a child friendly afternoon session.
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Watervliet Civic Center
Mostoei the
Cies
Watervliet
Adutin
Watervliet High Spanish Club Dines
Watervliet High Spanish Club dined in the school cafeteria for the first meeting of the year. Miss Leona Waite, the dietician, prepared Mexican style meals. Present were Principal Edward J. Sanders and J. Sanders, Thomas E. Jones, director of physical education, Fred Field president and teammaster, and advisor Mrs Christine Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Amitos L Espagnoles
Watervliet High Scheol
Bagnet
Leona Waite
Edward J. Sanders
J & Sanders
Thomas E. Jones
Fred Field
Christine Jones
Italo Balbo Club Plans Installation Ceremony
A joint organization ceremony will be held Sunday afternoon by the Italo Balbo Club and the Ladies Auxiliary with 19 officers to be installed for the coming year. Luca Pascale will lead the ceremony and Nicholas Squadere will supervise the men's side with Mrs Joseph Anthony directing the women. Newly installed officers include Dominick Grillo as president and Michael Busone as vice president among others. auxiliary officers feature Miss Mary Marsh as president and Miss Josephine Busone as vice president. A buffet lunch follows the ceremony and dancing will be led by a local orchestra. A constitution draft committee and luncheon program were discussed at the meeting of St Bridget’s Rosary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itato-Balbo
Luca Pascale
Nicholas Squadere
Joseph Anthony
Dominick Grillo
Michael Busone
Frank Lamiano
Anthony Pascale
Joseph Assit
Anthony Marsh
Vincent Barbaro
Vincent Busone
Josep Kuolo
Mary Marsh
Josephine Busone
Frances Feretcci
Frank Lariiano
Edward Walsh
George Unser
Jane Simpson
Cartter Nash
Frank ‘Carr
Fabiols. . Dorgan
Local Cookery Club Names Officers For March Meeting
Mrs James McGordy chairs a list of officers including Mrs Clarence House Mrs Robert Haskins Mrs Howard Ameigh and Miss Nellie Potter. A covered dish meeting is set for Monday March 7 at the Strangeway Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGordy
Clarence House
Robert Haskins
Howard Ameigh
Nellie Potter
Strangeway
Masonic Club Plans Smoker and Pre-Lenten Show
A four member committee led by Samuel G Wise will organize the Masonic Club smoker at the Masonic Temple, with Edward P King Alfred J Bart and Dr Melon P Lipes named for refreshments entertainment guests and visitors. The event includes singing novelty acts dancing and boxing bouts plus a history reading and toast to the oldest member. The club also voted to renovate damaged bowling alleys with work starting soon and a projected cost of about 35000 including new runways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Club
Masonic ‘Temple
Samuel G. Wise
Edward P. King
Mellon P. Lipes
Alfred J. Bart
Emmett Lennon
Hart
Lennon
Ernest Gloeckner
Resubt
Cheerio Circle Sews Boxes for Overseas Aid
Cheerio Circle met at Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church in the Strangeway Building to pack boxes for overseas shipment. Mrs. Vernon Farney chaired the session with devotions by Mrs. Frances Sandles, Mrs. Robert McGhie, and Mrs. George Preston. Isabel Davis was named chairman of the Sunshine Committee. refreshments followed.
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Cheerio
Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church
Strangeway
Vernon Farney
Frances Sandles
Robert McGhie
George Preston
Isabel Davis
Moairman
Sunshine Committee
Youth Group Plans For Revue At First Presbyterian
Youth group meeting set for 7 30 p m at First Presbyterian Church to map plans for an upcoming minstrel and musical comedy revue directed by Oliver Dexter who will finish casting. Staging planned for early spring and the year’s first Youth Canteen dance will be a Valentine party in Fellowship Hall with many teens expected. Co chairmen Mrs Elsie Meyer and Mrs Lillian Assini supervise decorations with Lou Paley and Irwin Powell assisting.
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First Presbyterian Church
Oliver Dexter
Fellowship Hall
Elsie Meyer
Lillian Assini
Lou Paley
Irwin Powell
Electrical Contract Awarded to Troy Firm
The Troy Board awarded an electrical work contract for the Stanton Steamer House on Mill Street to DeVoe Electrical Co. after a recommendation by Public Works Commissioner William F. Luby and City Engineer Charles F. Crowley. DeVoe bid $2,250, beating a competing bid of $2,730 submitted by William Tyret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Board of Contract and Supply
Stanton
Mill Street
DeVoe Electrical Co
William F. Luby
Charles F. Crowley
DeVoe
William J.tyret
Elks Leader George Hall to Attend Troy Dinner
George I. Hall newly elected grand exalted ruler of the Elks will be guest at a testimonial dinner and reception for former City Judge John J. Sweeney, president of the New York State Elks Association, on Saturday evening March 5. Hall is touring Elks lodges in Hawaii and will visit 1,000,000 Elks this year, visiting only a fraction of the 1,600 lodges. He will be accompanied by Supreme Court Justice James T. Hallinan of New York. An escort committee and a general executive committee, led by Dr. J. E. Gallico and Exalted Ruler Edmund F. Herbert, will arrange the Albany reception and Troy events with Mayor Joan J. Ahern as honorary chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George I. Hall
Elks
John J. Sweeney
New York State
Elks’ Association
Hall
Hawaii
Sweeney
Supreme Court
James T. Hallinan
New York
J. E. Gallico
Edmund F. Herbert
Justice Harlinan
Albany
Elks’ Club
T.M. Guerin, Jr
Fred C. Casey
Joan J. Ahern
Youth Held For Injuring Father In Vermont Town
A Baratega area youth, about thirteen, was arraigned Tuesday for striking his father, Alfred M. Baker, 52, with a bedsheet during a dispute. Baker, abusive according to his son, reported a scalp wound and was treated by Dr. M. D. Duby. The arrest was by Trooper Thomas J. O H ea of the Saratoga Springs Outpost. The hearing before Justice of the Peace George Fremont adjourned to allow counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baratega
Matehot
Baker
Justice of the Peace
George Fremont
Alfred M. Baker
Daisy
M. D. Duby
Thomas J. O'Hea
Saratoga Springs
Fremont
Naval Officers Reception Planned in Troy Area
Lt Comd William M Thomas USAE of Troy heads the Naval Active and Reserve Officers Association announcing a reception for active and reserve officers and their guests at the Officers Club Scotia Naval Supply Depot on Saturday February 26. The event precedes the Officers Ball at the Van Curler Hotel Schenectady sponsored by the Reserve Officers Association area for Army and Navy personnel.
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William M. Thomas
USAE
Troy
Naval Active and ‘ Reserve
Albany
Schenectady
Bse
Scotia Naval Supply Depot
Otel van Curler
Der
Reserve Officers Association of the
Army
Navy
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Watervliet Lodge of Elka
Firmin G. Gabriels
Charles L. Roberts
Joseph W. Kels
Edward J. Bulger
A- W. Christiansen
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Father John
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Mrs. Hudson Gibbs
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New Bedford
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Mr. Gibb
William J. Gibbs
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John Mortin
Effence
Anna Jones
Lincoln
Troy Co-Operative Savings and Loan
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Troy Co-operative
Grand ST
Frankin
the Banking Department of the
State of New York
Maplewood Cub Pack
Italo-Balbo Club
Rosary Society
George 1 Hall
Cheerio Circle
Overseas
Johan B. Garrett
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Insaraarras
Troy Firm
Delollo’s
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National Laboratory
DY Dee Service
Enterprise
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