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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1949

Page

5

Couple Celebrates 56th Wedding Anniversary at Poestenkill Home

Mrs. George Prediger of Poestenkill and her husband marked their fiftieth plus wedding anniversary with a small gathering and buffet hosted by their daughters Mrs. Floyd Moody and Mrs. Harry Hussey. Married February 8, 1899, they reside in Poestenkill and were joined by about 75 friends.

George Prediger Polstenkil Mra Floyd Moody Harry Husesy Poestankill Prediger Round Top Home Bureau Poesten- Mill Shex m Brunswick Grange Poestenkill Church of Christ Moody Hussey Fosstenkill Orville Bailey North Carolina

Final Plans Made For St Francis Smoker Tuesday

The St Francis de Sales Holy Name Society plans a Tuesday smoker in the school hall with an FBI Albany office agent as guest speaker. Entertainment features Billy Nassau and others, boxing bouts by Troy Boys Club, and a full committee led by Mayor John J. Ahern with Frank Bean as general chairman.

St. Francis de Sales Holy Name Society At & Pte Albany Federal Bureau of Investigation Billy Nassau Dave Hate Barry William Duncan John Dunn Dan Clancy Bob Toblin Freddie Lorain Troy Boys’ Club John J. Ahern Joseph Banks Frank Bean Thomas L. McGovern John Weaver John McBride

Bart Johnson 53 Dies Suddenly At Home

Bart Johnson aged 53 of 15 Bridge Avenue died suddenly at his home. Coroner Anthony Matera withheld cause pending autopsy at Samaritan Hospital. Firefighters responded at 9 04 am but he was dead on arrival. Dr Raoul E Vezina pronounced him dead. Johnson had been in poor health after a prior fall. He is survived by his wife and three young children.

Bart Johnson Bridge Avenus Anthony E. Matera Samaritan Hospital John Sisiery James Howard Central Fire Station Raoul E. Vezina Malera Johnson Cobleskill George Erwin Osborna Road Loudonville Lucie Metz Undine Street Albany- Schenectady Road Carol Ann Vander Volgen Charles Kutz Central Avenue Ote Andy Vander Volgen St. Peter's Hospital Kutz Bronx Rensselaer Nealon

Helps You Overcome FALSE TEETH

Advertisement claims FASTEETH improves looseness of plates and protects against irritation. Describes a alkaline powder sprinkled on plates for comfort, with claims of soothing mouth and preventing embarrassment. Urges purchase at drug stores.

Pocahontas Unit Plans State President Fete

A committee was appointed at a Leola council meeting to entertain the Pocahontas state president, with members Anna Lebentritt Beatrice Maguire Charlotte Watson Ann Dundon and Miss Joan Maguire. event set for Saturday March 26. The piece notes wartime transport shifts and local traffic congestion as context.

Pocahontas Unit Fete Pocahontas Anna Lebentritt Beatrice Maguire Charlotte Watson Ann Dundon Joan Maguire

Local notes reflect mixed health, church, and road traffic

Newtonville Averill Park Albert Flaxmyer emerges from illness while Mrs Harry Grien Jr returns from Troy Hospital improving. Victory Class at Methodist Church moved to Thursday 6:30 pm. Troy visitors Ed and Mrs Edward Wengert stay with Karl family. Downtown firms report steady business, some cities see shoppers returning amid heavy base traffic. Tide of commuters floods trains and buses, with police guiding crowds as bases reopen after weekend.

Harry Grien, Jr Troy Hospital Methodist Church Edward Wengert Af Troy William Karl Philadelphia Naval Base P.E.R City Hall

Worship and church events fill weekend schedule

Cossaguna and her daughter plan family time before church duties. Holy Cross Methodist Church holds worship hour at 2 PM and Sunday School at 3 PM with Mrs. Robert Weaver supervising. Presbyterian Church programs include Sunday School at 9:16 AM and worship at 11 AM with Rev. John C. Haustenstein’s sermon Bridging the Gaps. Edith Werger and Sanford Young perform reader George Nevin’s Draw Me To Thee. Westminster Guild hosts ham dinner on Saturday Feb 26 at 6:30 PM. Missionary Society members visit Miss Ethel Reid at 2 PM. The News Church meets Feb 24 at 8 PM featuring music and remarks by Thomas A. Dandrew. Rand Lake Baptist Church worship at 11 AM with sermon The Power To Become and choir singing Jesus Is His Name. Sunday School at 10 AM led by Leslie French. Baptist Youth Fellowship meets at 3 PM and evening service covers The Lord’s Prayer Our Deliverance with Young People’s Choir. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 8 PM. Easter plans and midweek services noted. Mr and Mrs Kepmerh Berneth Fisher and family visit Schenectady relatives. supper and monthly meeting planned.

Peter Rossi Troy the Holy's Corners Methodist Church Robert Weaver The Presbyterian Church Russell McCaw John C. Hauenstein George Nevin Edith Werger Sanford Young Westminster, Guild Ax Ham Church Hall Thomas A. Dandrew Hendrick Hudson and Associated Hotels Manning 2 Rand Lake Jesus Meniy Wilist Fidhes Maton Mies Millie Birtlig Leslie French Baptist Youth Fellowship Specia Kepmerh Berneth Fisner ID de Gra Schenectady Kenm Tor Wishava Charles J. Brady Post American Legion Town Hall Northside Wesleyan Methodist Gladstone Woodhouse Anna Marie Wilkes Stanley Klob St. Mary's Holy Name Society Methodist J. T. Williams Trinity Methodist Presbyterian

East Side Boy Scout Investiture at Mount View Fire Hall

At a Mountain View Volunteer Fire Hall meeting of Boy Scout Troop 22, investiture ceremonies included candlelight pledges to the Scout oath and law. John W. Sheehan urged living by the oath, with Tenderfoot badges pinned to Edward Stillson Gerald Bouchard Bernard Walsh and others.

Mountain View Volunteer Fire John W. Sheehan Edward Stillson Gerald Bouchard Bernard Walsh Richard Eagle Bernard Riley of Jesus Foxeph Kennedy Rensselaer County Court House

Three Injured When Auto Over turns in Saratoga

Three people were injured early yesterday when a car driven by Herbert H. Cole of Ballston Spa overturned on Airport Road at the Ballston Spa Highway intersection. Cole was attempting a left turn when the vehicle overturned, with Mrs. Jonas Home and Mrs. Mildred Tabor of Saratoga Springs as passengers.

Herbert H. Cole Baratoga, Springs Airport Ballston

Lecture on Communism to Open by Former FBI Agent

A Catholic Women's Service League sponsored lecture on Communism in the United States is set to open tomorrow at 3 p.m. in Hendrick Hudson. Blayney J. Berton, ex-FBI agent, will speak on his experiences tracking communist elements, with Charles H. Connolly introducing. Berton is now with Winthrop Stearns and holds multiple civic roles. A separate local incident reports a fatal car crash involving Mrs Izillo and two sisters, with two sons previously killed in separate accidents, and several bus passengers injured. Coroner continues investigation. police also probe molestation complaints in Lansingburgh schools.

Catholic Women's Service League Hendrick Hudson United States Blayney J. Berton FBI Charles H. Connolly Troy Wee Barlow Federal Bureau of Invesbruken United Jaceldert Sara Barton Winthrop-Stearns, Ins Rensselaer Albany Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day’ Saints Mormon Church Lince Albany Safety Council Albany Kiwanis Club Fort Orange Council Boy Scouts

Schuylerville Envoy Expelled From Pagene Contone

The Schuylerville Envoy notes a charter night and various troop activities, awards to Walter Serbu and James Boyce among others, and a discussion of anti state activity. It mentions court gatherings, Catholic Daughters events, and a funeral. The article also covers Polish church teaching suppression, Red China missionary lessons, and US reactions to Hungarian diplomat expulsion.

Poland Tietop Katowice Bie|hop Associated Press Nanjing Red China Capitol Hill Florian Connally D.-Tex Senate Foreign Relations Committee State Department United States Michael J. McDermott Hungary Koczak Steussy McDermott Bulgaria United Nations

Local Notes From Cropseyville and Troy Area

Cropseyville Birs and Earl Rifenburg have returned to Troy Hospital. Mrs Fred Danish is in hospital for treatment. Mr and Mrs Leon Brown visited Miss Citra Newbury in South Schodack. Miss GA Minnick taken to Samaritan Hospital after a fall. Mrs John Eeden convalescing from an operation at Samaritan. Mrs Robert Bulsen and son of Frey spent the day with Mart Mallard Litvediegg. Presbyterian Church members attended United Presbyterian luncheon at Westminster. A missionary meeting will be held at Mrs Walter Mel Cheeney’s home at 1 pm Thursday. A covered dish luncheon will be served. Mrs Henry D Stith to preside and speak on the mission and hospital in the Dominican Republic.

Birs Earl Rifenburg Troy Hospital Fred Danish x Leon Brown Citra Newbury South Schodack GA. Minnick Samaritan Hospital John Eeden Samarian Hospital Robert Bulsen Frey Mart. Mallard Litvediegg Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Westminster Presbyterian Trom Mire Walter Mel Cheeney Henry D Stith Troy Presbyter Tomini¢yn Republic Sithales Natavrs Ahich Ughe Dominican Republic

Secretad wrusitent at Sernain Methadiet Church held

Fragmentary report lists attendees including Mrs. Earle Wenard Horace J. Ak Mannte J Parry and William McCar at a noted meeting. No clear date or complete details due to damaged text.

Hite Creek Fremeat Mentandh Ray Dadrex Riis Secretad Wrusitent Moeet

Local Social News Includes Birthdays and Visits

Miss Marty J. Peck was taken to Sarateca Heepiiil for treatment on Tuesday. Shirley Larn Perpha daughter of Mr and Mrs Dahn Perpha celebrated her fifth birthday with a party. The Girls Mothers Society met with Sheha Desoe. a party marked the birthday. Mrs Gardiner Winney of Scher hosted a gathering, and Mr Crok has been ill.

Herbert Gol Marty J. Peck Sarateca Bhirley Larn Perpha Dahn Perpha Masinars Society Crok

Valley Falls Social Roundup And Visits

Elva Weley hosted the 500 club lunch and cards on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Speanburgh and son George stay home with grippe on Sweeney Avenue. Chive B Henderson led What's Trump Bridge Club Tuesday with prizes to Mrs William L Ryan Mrs Martin T Doran and Mrs Ernest Spigner. Leiznon Boom returns from Hampton Nova Scotia after two weeks with Harold and Mrs Trask. Henry Gerken Koranan says library opens today at 2 pm after weeks closed for heating issues.

Elva Weley William Speanburgh George Sweeney Avenue Grippe Chive B. Henderson

Grafton Woman Helps at Daughter's Home During Cousin Operation

Mrs Mane Abot of Grafton assists at the home of her daughter Mrs Margaret Vincent and granddaughter Sandra Vincent in Fintwoods, assisting during an operation at Samaritan Hospital.

Grafton Mane Abot Margaret Vincent Sandra Vincent Ont

City and County Offices Closed for Lincoln's Birthday

Troy City Hall and Rensselaer County Courthouse will be closed all day today in observance of Lincoln's Birthday. The Rensselaer County Health Center also will be closed, announced Dr. F. E. Coughlin, commissioner.

Troy City Hall Rensselaer County Courthouse Lincoln Rensselaer County Health F. E.coughlin

Waterford churches handle local sale and dances schedule

Waterford churches will run a sale at Bank of Waterford on Bread Street Wednesday and Thursday with chairs Mrs Caney and a long list of church volunteers. A post American Legion dance is planned for February 26 at the Salvation Rooms Town Hall. Various church services and youth activities are listed for St Marys Methodist Presbyterian and other local parishes with details on times and speakers.

Hoosick Falls celebrates church conference and local events

The Hoosick Falls area held the fourth quarterly conference led by Rev Ernest F Tripp with Walter G Durfee as acting secretary The annual reports covered United Women's Society Sunday School United Men's Club and church treasuries Elections of trustees and officers followed The Leatherstocking District Boy Scout Circus commences at 1 30 p m in the high school gymnasium Admission free The Masons and Eastern Stars plan their sixth round pinochle match A movie program for Hoosick Falls High School students is set for 3 p m in the auditorium A corned beef and cabbage supper will be served at the Elks Clubhouse at 6 30 p m with dancing to follow Hoosick Grange held a meeting in All Saints Parish Hall voting on a new password and presenting a 25 year silver star certificate to Raymond Pine Ten dollars was donated to the March of Dimes The February birthday program featured a tableau skit and musical numbers by local residents

Pagene Bey Seouta America Lagein Auditoriarchy Behuylerville School Som Walter Berbn Fred Clark Acout Baraloga Council Roy Acouta I Scouters Acoutmanter F. Newell Wood Walter EK. Serbu Fred J. Lang Ernest She- Piro Joseph L. Pesta Jobin Petralia F. Newell Wood Joseph Gamwacha Peter de Marco Andrew Richardson Curtis H. Bauer Paul Serby Malcolm Squirea James Boyce Eagle Scout Richard Lang Joseph Gamache Richard E. Lang James A. Boyce Paul Serbu George Cromin Malcolm Squires Frederik Alimy Flichard Sanders, Jr Boy Scout Activatien Edward J. Hanna Russell C. Miper Eggier A. Meats Ernest F. Tripp Walter G. Durice Methodiet J. Karl Percy United Women's Society Donald White Hunday School Harold Robson United Min‘'s Club Milton C. DuRross N. H B. Wilkins H. B. Rowley Guy H. Phillips T. Flansburgh Cheater Jones Browards FR. H. Beaumont Ralph 3. Bullock John M. Cane Mies Marion Cause Robert B. Clark H. Bradford Cole Walter Cuseos Nathan H. Wilkins C. W. Wilson Walter H. Wrack Harry C. Wyman Harry Wyman H. 5. Rowley Earl Hynick Milton C. DuRoss W. Briggs Shaw Burke Surdam Walter G. Durfee N. H. Wilkins Milton C. du- Ross R. S. Bullock B. Surdam G. H. Phillips Guy E. Phillips Charles Wilson Leatherstocking Boy Scouts and Cuba Hoosick Cambridge Salem West Hebron Shushan Greenwich Masons Masonic Club Hoosick Falla High School Elks

Green Island church hosts food sale today

Green Island Molbotti Church holds a food sale from 3 to 4 PM under the sponsorship of the church school. The event aims to raise funds for church activities and programs.

Green Island Molbotti Chural School

Norway seeks Western alliance for long term security

The article outlines Norway's stance on joining a Western alliance under the UN Charter. It notes the American view of collective defense, the defensive aim of the security system, and that Norway would align with Western strategy without committing to preemptive arms. Lange's mission in Oslo will shape Oslo's final position.

Norway United States Truman Congress Lange Oslo Storting

Stephentown Hosts Fundraiser Game Party at Stonebridge

Stephentown residents plan a game party at the Stonebridge Community House on Wednesday to support the Stephentown Memorial Library. Mrs J Ho Atwater Mrs Elsa Johnson Miss Mary Atwater and Miss Ruth Yale will travel to Florida for church and recreation. Refreshments provided by committee chaired by Mr and Mrs Robert Engquist.

Stephentown Copal Church Hoosick Robert Engquist

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