Marion Curtis Engaged in Army Air Corps Officer
Mr and Mrs Stephen H Curtis announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Marian Burnham Curtis to Lieut William M Dauchy son of Mr and Mrs William P Dauchy of Spring Avenue The announcement was made at a tea at Mount Holyoke College where Miss Curtis is a junior and Emma Willard School graduate Lieut Dauchy a Deerfield Academy and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduate is in the Army Air Corps stationed at Harrington Texas No wedding date set Attending from Troy were Mrs Curtis Mrs William P Dannchy and Mrs William B Erskine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen H Curtis
Belle Avenue
Marian Burnham Curtis
William M. Dauchy
William P. Dauchy
Spring Avenue
Curtis
Mount Holyoke College
Emma Willard School
Dauchy
Troy Country Day School
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield
Mass
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
Army Air Corps
Harrington
Tex
Troy A
William P Dannchy
William B. Erskine
Margaret Hull
Marriage of Jean Basch to Lyman M. Tondel Jr.
David Basch of Schenectady announces the marriage of his daughter Jean Basch Carswell to Lyman M. Tondel Jr. at Riverside Church in New York. Jean Basch Carswell is a graduate of Russell Sage College. Tondel is a Seattle native, a University of Washington and Harvard Law School graduate, and joins Root Clark Buckner Ballantine in New York. The couple will reside in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Basch
Schenectady
Jean Basch Carswell
Lyman M. Tondel, Jr
Lyman M. Tondel
Seattle Wash
Riverside Church
New York
Oride
Russell Sage College
Tondel
University of Washington
Harvard Law School
Root, Clark, Buckner, and Ballantine
Turkey Dinner In Honor Of Sergeant Wingate
A Wednesday night turkey dinner was hosted at 9 112th Street for Sergeant Lloyd Wingate's birthday. About 25 guests attended, with Miss Joan McKnight’s niece making the cake and accordion solos by William and Ray McKnight. A purse of money was presented to the guest of honor, who will report to Fort Jackson, D. C., on Thursday where he is stationed. Mrs J. Wingate of Cortland accompanied him home briefly before returning to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt
Lloyd Wingate
112Th Street
Sergeant Wingate
Joan McKnight
William
Ray McKnight
J. &. Wingate
Cortland
Wingate
Fort Jackson
D. C
Donald Nisbett
Merchant Marine
Edward Nisbett
North Withehall
Patricia Ann Orabone
Francis Gordon
William Orahone
Patricia Benoit
Ruth Mack
Jean Fish
Hornet Pray
Joan Bessette
Mary
May Fountain
Dorothy Crawford
Miss Crawford
Roxanna Lewis
Dorris Beger
Whitehall Teachers’ Association
James R Young
Notable Socials and Visits in New York Weekend
Mrs George W Browne joined Captain Browne in New York for a weekend visit. Mrs C Whitney Tillinghast Jr left for New York to attend a post war planning conference by the Eastern Seaboard Credit Bureaus Association. Mrs Eugene Warren returned to town after a New York trip, and visited her daughter Mrs William Brewster of Hamden Conn who accompanied her back. Lieut and Mrs Van Ness Jamieson, with Mrs Bertha Lee of Englewood NJ, are staying with the Jamiesons on Hoosick Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George W. Browne
Captain Browne
C. Whitney Tillinghast, Jr
Association of Credit Bureaus
Eastern Seaboard
Eugene Warren
William Brewster
Hamden
Conn
Waterford Girl Engaged to Albany Man
Mr and Mrs Clarence A Parker of 77 Fourth Street Waterford announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Martha Parker to Ted Sergt Nicholas J Econome son of Mr and Mrs John Econome of 331 Myrtle Avenue Albany The bride to be is a Waterford High School and Mildred Elley School graduate employed at Hughes Autograf Brush Co Watervliet The groom is an Albany High School and State College graduate who worked with General Aniline Works in Rensselaer before enlisting no wedding date set
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. Parker
Fourth Street
Waterford
Elizabeth Martha Parker
Ted Sergt
Nicholas J. Econome
John Econome
Myrtle Avenue
Albany
Parker
Waterford High School
Mildred Elley
Hughes Autograf Brush Co
Watervliet
Sergeant Econome
Albany High School
State College
R. P. I. Club Will Distribute Flowers
The R P I Women’s Club takes charge of the Fruit and Viener Guild of the Troy Woman’s Club meeting tomorrow morning at Second Street clubrooms. Mrs Wilbert R Keeler oversees arrangements. The Guild will deliver valentines to sick and shut ins citywide. Mrs Charles F Aldrich chairs the Guild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. I. Women’s Club
Troy
Catholic Junior Service League to Meet Tomorrow Night
The monthly gathering of the Catholic Junior Service League is set for tomorrow at 8 pm at Hendrick Hudson. Following the meeting a card party for members will be led by Miss Mary O Keefe with Miss Priscilla Parissi as co chair. Committee members include Misses Marion Mulhern Margaret Healey Marjorie Duffy Mary Jones and Marjorie McNamara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Junior Service League
Hendrick Hudson
Mary O'Keefe
Priscilla Parissi
Personal Joseph J. Esposito Improves After Illness
Joseph J. Esposito son of Mr and Mrs James Esposito of Fourth Street has been seriously ill at Leonard Hospital but is much improved. Alma Doran, a Mount St. Vincent College student in New York City, visited her parents Mr and Mrs Daniel J Doran for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Esposito
James Esposito
Fourth Street
the Leonard Hospital
Alma Doran
College of Mount St
Mrs J R Abbott Housewarming Surprise Birthday
A Friday housewarming and surprise party honored Mrs J R Abbott on her birthday anniversary at her home 156 Second Avenue. Her son John R Abbott presented the gift as friends gathered, with decorations in red white and blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Abbott
Second Avenue
John R. Abbott
Loudonville Portrait of Engagement Between McEwan and Perkins
Loudonville Mrs. Charles Batley McEwan announces engagement of her daughter Miss Alice Francis McEwan to Aviation Cadet Allan Dawson Perkins of Albany. Cadet Perkins, in the Army Air Corps, is stationed at Maxwell Field Alabama. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Batley McEwan
Loudonville
Alice Francis McEwan
Allan Dawson Perkins
Katherine Leonard Perkins
Albany
McEwan
Peggy
Washington
American Red Cross
Baldwin School
Bryn Mawr
Connecticut College
Walter McEwan
Charless. Francis
Troy
Francis
Greece
Austro-Hungary
Eugene Warren
John M. Francis
Perkins
Army Air Corps
Albany Academy
Norwich University
Maxwell Field
Ale
Cupid's Ball Valentine Dance at Troy High School
The Delphic Society hosted Troy High School's first dance of the year, a Valentine party dubbed Cupid's Ball. More than fifty couples attended as Charles Randall's orchestra provided music and the grand march was led by Arthur Stuarts Jr and Maron C Fitzpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphic Society of Troy High School
Charles Randall
Arthur Stuarts, Jr
Maron C. Fitzpatrick
Miss Fitzpatrick
Chuir
Nazaret Chaderjian
W. Kenneth Doyle
Misa Marjorie Hennessey
Dudley P van Arnum
Isabel R. Mann
Ralph Sheldon
Low Prout
LaSalle Institute
Hendrick Hudson
Armory
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Institut
John Ryan
Dolores Greene
Fred Piel
Mary Forner
Robert Belanger
Barbara Theophel
Lois Dooley
Mary Black
Nancy Manning
Corp
James McElligott
Thomas Gallagher
Pfc
Jack Courchaine
Troy High Seniors Plan Farmyard Frolic Dance
High School seniors at Troy High will host a barn dance called a farmyard frolic on Monday February 21 in the school auditorium. General chair Miss Rosemarie Breault leads. Miss Elsie Armstrong heads the orchestra committee with Nielsen's orchestra providing music and a caller. square and round dancing will be offered. The Star Unity Club of Sonic Chapter O E and O will meet tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Mrs. Harold Lansing's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy High School
Rosemarie Breault
Elsie Armstrong
Nielsen
Star Unity Club
Sonic Chapter
O. E
Waterford
Harold Lansing
Fifth Avenue
Lansingburg
Lansing
Clarence Twambley
Richard Winnie
On the Air Radio Programs From Local
Radio listings from the local station header show a dense schedule with program names and hosts including Griffin, Berghens, Army programs, Studia Tro, News Rep, Parade, and Morning Melodies. The roster features musical programs, soap operas, a Treasury Song Parade, and hour-by-hour segments through late morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Milt Herth
Creb
Honers OG
Voice of the Army
Army Air Forces
Studia Tro
Winchell Mahoney
Gladstone
Educat Ior Freedom
Bobbs Busnop
Morning Radio Schedule Snapshot of 1940s Programs
A dense listing shows a daily radio lineup with times and program titles such as Timekeeper Morning Melodies News Breakfast Club and special features. Names like Sardi’s Gil Martyn Charles Stevenson and Bernadine Flynn appear alongside show segments and interludes reflecting a period broadcast schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timekeeper
Sweet River
Institute
Sardi’s
Sardis
Gil Martyn
Bluebird
Charles Stevenson
Bankhage
Faelyn Janne
Mechanicville City Council meets in semi monthly session
The Mechanicville City Council, led by Mayor Homer Eckerson, met Friday at 4 am in the Municipal Building. Chief Gustave C Boucher reported January activities including 34 complaints investigated, 39 street lights reported to NYSEG, 9 doors found open, 4 lodgers, 2 fires attended, and 5 arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Eckerson
Gustave C Boucher
New York State Electric and Gas Co
Howard J. Reilly
John S. Moore
Hawley B Harvey
John Cassidy
John S Moore
Angelo
Lansingburg Social and Masonic Events Report
Daughters of Civil War Veterans Tent marks its 95th anniversary planned for March 18 while a Lincoln Birthday observance under Mrs. Jessie Teller featured games and refreshments. Phoenix Chapter 133 R A M to perform Mark Master degree. George A. Oviatt to lead with Lyman R. Bidwell assisting. Ivan Grotto 14 M V P E B to honor Robert J. Swackhamer at Phoenix Lodge 58. Valentine party and a three cent supper follow Lansingburg Rebekah Lodge 434 meeting. Mrs. Alice Hafield presides. Elizabeth Curran oversees the social program and inviting Hudson Valley Lodge members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Silverman
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Mechanicvile Lodge
Elka
The
First Methodist Church
Robert ‘Baker
Robert Smith
Douglas Kenyon
Boy Scouts
Draft
Fnday
Mabel Bean
Hilda Wilbur
Sidney W. Hewitt
Joan Walsh
James Phinney
Knights of Columbus Hall
Alois N. Mault
William A. Carr
Naomi Sayles
Jessie Slade
Jessie Teller
Alice M. Crogan
Phoenix
Lansinburg Masonic Temple
George A. Oviatt
Lyman R. Bidwell
Ivan Grotto
Robert J. Swackhamer
Rensselaer Schenectady Masonic District
Phoenix Lodge
Lansingburg Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
112Th Street
Alice Hafield
Noble Grand
Hudson Valley Lodge
Elizabeth Curran
National Grange backs state ballot measure
Washington lawmakers were warned in a letter from the National Grange that passage of the soldier vote bill authorizing a federal ballot would plunge the nation into chaos in a contested election. Fred Brenckman urged the House to keep to giving armed forces the same ballot as voters at home in the coming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
National Grange
Fred Brenckman
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Marion Curtis
Sage Wed
R. P. I. Club
Vilson & Co
Elizabeth M. Parker
Valentine
Unity Club
Morag
Oro
Neas
Topekeerer Rye
Fardi
Ness -G' Marty
Mev Lave Ban Naor
Edsar
Road of Life
Care’ Longmire
Chiidren
Mea Perkins
Pepper Young
Backstage Wite
Stella Dallas
Lorenzy Jones
Widder Brown
Portia Facer
Fain Bill
Farrell
Neus
Earle Pudnes
Bil Bradiey
Lovwell Thonas
Fred Wanne
Jenn
Vancerrook
Kaltenborn
Caralcade
Learch
Jack Aristrove
Heass
Horace Heit
the Lone Ranger
Nehson Tan
Abner
Pere
Jones
Wildwood
Song Shop
Eleanor
Aunt Jenny
Lora Lawton
Robert St John
Sacred Heart
Nensiasha
Interlude
Hhe Heten Trent
Ma Perkins
Bernadine Fisnn
the Guidbergs
Dr Malone
Joyce Jordan MD
Perry Mason Ath
Mary Martin
Youra Truiv
Brordway
Neighbors
E¢ Sullivan
Blondie
Bill Henry
Radio Theater
Screen Guild
Showtime
Joan Brooks
Sonny Dunham
Osbarn Nes
Punishers
Star Parade
Save Shop
Elieanor
Maree
Basret
Morrne Monde
War Laan Pam
Jenny
Lera Lawton
John
Farn Paper
Cares Longmire
Guiding Light
American
Echool
Tsabell Hewson
Valiant Lady
Kitty Foyle
Owen Door
Forrest Willis
Amanda
Bright Horizon
Louise Benny
Big Slater
Helen Trent
Gal
Life Beautiful
Bernadine Flynn
the Goldbetas
Young Dr. Malone
Mechanicville
Clifford H Cole
Fort McClellan
Ala
Walter Cole
Willow Glen
Harry Leyland
Harry J Leyland
Hemstreet Park
Camp Elliot
San Diego
Cal
Alice Hurd
North Second Avenue
Earl D. Wooddell
Memorial Baptist Church
Hudson View Cemetery
Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church
John Beebe
First Street
Dexter W. McDonald
Martha Whitney
Willard A. Fairman
James R. McEckron
Burt L. Hack
West Vace
Reds
Phillies
Yanks
Tigers
Dodgers
Pirates
Red Sox
Browns
Bees
Giants
Athletics
Ellsworth Hotel
O'bryan’s
Oakes
Caplans
Paddock's
OK Shop
New York State Electric and Gas Corp
Linehan
Stillwater
Round Lake
Clifton Park
Halfmoon
Henry Kinns
Spencer D. Cassidy
Rodney Winans
Round Leake
Brevites
Crescent Temple
Pythian Sisters
Pythian Hall
Masonic Club
Masonic Temple
Witehall
Hudson Valley Agency, Inc
Lawrence J. Collins
Edward A. Fitzgerald
Congress Street
Court House
Psoriasis
Royal Oak
Mich
Troy Area
Troy Milk Bottle Exchange
Sixth Ave
General Ice Cream Corporation
National Dairy Products Corpora Ass
Joan Bavis
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