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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1947
Page
7
Watervliet league hosts two games at the high school gym tonight. Mahare seeks undisputed possession of first place while Behr Manniny tied for lead, and Flyons face Sullivan’s for third. Colonie A game postponed due to cloudy day conditions at Hudeo.
Watervliet celebrates the opening of its new civic center with tours for 2500 residents. Mayor Danton and Rotary Club sponsors praised city support, with officers elected for the center and a drive raising about $18,000 by October 16. The center plans daily hours, youth programs, and future services including a city office and nursing home.
Samuel G. Wise is named poster distribution chairman for the Red Cross drive in Water View. The campaign begins March 2 with posters to be displayed in every business in the city. Wise will preside at a Red Cross captains and volunteers meeting on Friday, Tech. 21, at Water View Civic Center.
St Bridget's Hall to be reopened with formal ceremony Monday night led by Mayor Hugh Donnelly. Local church groups and a rededicatory center gathering will feature two basketball games by the church's young Name Society. Election of church officers recently held with Francis Leahy as president and Rev Joseph Morahan named assistant pastor.
Plans were made at last night s meeting of Hiawatha Court Grader of the Amaranth for the official visit of Mrs Margaret Pleat at Albany district deputy grand royal matron and George Chatneld assistant grand lecturer of Hoosick Falls. The visit will be made at the Watervliet Masonic Temple Wednesday March 12. Mrs Olive Desnoyes is in charge of arrangements. The next meeting will feature talent night community singing and a social at the temple Wednesday. Two presiding officers were Mrs Maury Weliren royal matron and Jueng Stolle associate royal person in the absence of Jann Mc Bain royal patron.
Maplewood Legion discussed sponsoring a three act play In One near future. Appointed to committees for arrangements were Andrew Varbay chairman Michael Tamu Stephen Haitie and Juba ara. A report of the dance held last Saturday at Ukrainian Hall was given by Michael Belnial chairman. Mi Behoniak chaired a committee to explore leasing an Army barracks or Army Service club from the War Assets Administration for permanent quarters.
A bag containing a bowling ball and cane was found in an ash barrel Monday morning and turned over to police. Willamt Thoos Tallon of 18 Ninth Avenue claimed the items Monday night saying they were stolen from his car near Thorn s Recreation Center Sunday. A pair of Winvenlays and a wrench found with the articles are being held for identification. Obituary Mrs Helen Moodie Boyd Scotland native died yesterday at her Water sliet home after two lengthneas widow of David Boyd survived by children and grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm from Wilson Memorial Chapel with burial in Albany Rural Cemetery. Consula-Riceltoli-Squadure Post meeting planned tonight. Police Ball tomorrow at St Bridgets Hall. Bowling party details and organizers noted. Personal Tassel Allan Kinball matrons of honor at sister Dorothy Frances Briggs wedding in Hartford. Awards received by Mothers Club members for high scores at Sacred Heart of Mary School event.
The column lists multiple obituaries and funeral rites for residents of Troy and surrounding areas. It notes services at St Marys Church and various funeral homes, with interments at local cemeteries and mentions survivors including spouses, children, and relatives. Names include Mua Mary Imnagan Wanagan, Anthony George Parillo, Ida May Telford, Daniel Wood, and Agnes Kushner, among others. The notices cover ages, places of residence, and affiliations with churches or community groups.
A fragment notes a photo event at Grenville and two amendments. It mentions a tune schedule for tomorrow at 2 pm from the hall, with Latermont announced for Motto woe Contary, though wording is unclear and many names appear garbled.
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