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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1944

Page

6

Miss McEwan Weds Avia tion Cadet Allan Perkins

Miss Alice Frances McEwan, daughter of Mrs Charles Bailey McEwan, married Aviation Cadet Allan Dawson Perkins yesterday at 5 pm in Albany First Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Howard L Rubendall and Rev William H Hopkins with Justice Gilbert V Schenck as best man. The couple left for an unannounced honeymoon. Perkins trains at Maxwell Field Alabama.

Alice Frances McEwan Charles Bailey McEwan Loudonville Allan Dawson Perkins Katherine Leonard Perkins Albany First Presbyterian Church In Howard L. Rubendall William H. Hopkins McEwan William McEwan Supreme Court Gilbert V. Schenck Cadet Perkins Baldwin School Bryn Maw Connecticut College Walter McEwan Charles S Francis Troy Francis Greece Austria-Hungary Eugene Warren John M Francis Perkins Army Air Corps Albany Academy Norwich University Maxwell Field

St Patrick’s Party Committee Plans Big Card Party

The St Patrick’s Party Committee meets to finalize plans for the annual card party at St Patrick’s Hall on Thursday to benefit the church. Frank J Hogan is honorary chairman and Miss Ann Rabbett is general chair. Details will be announced after tonight’s session. The Kings Daughters host a supper meeting at 6 p.m. in the United Presbyterian Church parlors, with Mrs. H J Schene and Mrs. Isabelle Bibb arranging, and Mrs. Herman Goetz assisting.

St Patrick's Hall Frank J Hogan Ann Rabbett Kings Daughters United Presbyterian Church H. J. Schene Isabelle Bibb Herman Goetz Mary Martha W Os C.S Waterford Methodist Church Burton Connor

Ruth Amy Quimby Engaged to Corp Frank H. Sargent

Mr and Mrs Raymond A Quimby of 89 Grant Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Ruth Amy Quimby to Corp Frank H Sargent son of Mr and Mrs Howard Sargent of South New Berlin The couple were introduced at a dinner party by Mrs Quimby Miss Quimby a Troy High School graduate and Behr Manning Corp employee is to wed after Sargent a RPI and Hartwick College alumnus and former Monroe High School faculty member now a classification specialist at Keesler Field No wedding date has been set.

Raymond A. Quimby Grant Avenue Ruth Amy Quimby Corp Frank H. Sargent Howard Sargent South New Berlin Quimby Miss Quimby Troy High School Muirdredi Blley School Albany Behr-Manning Corp Corporal Sargent Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Hartwick College Monroe High School Monroe Keesier Field Nodate Nmr Kenneth Miller Leversee Road Marilyn Ruth Miller Pvt William E. Santerre Mr. Santerre 118Th Street Santerre Camp Croft S. C

Students Present Plays at Emma Willard School

Emma Willard School showcased two plays on Saturday evening. Flarriet Harvie of Troy led in The Press Desires with Mabel, while Margery Mack and Mary K. Riggins played key roles. A second Campus Players presentation, Her Majesty the King, featured Betty Fuller as Queen Mara and Knotty Royal as Princess Alexandra. Polly Thompson announced the casts. Home Bureau to Meet at Betts Corners Easie Milly tomorrow hosts the February gathering with a covered dish luncheon at 12 30 p.m.

Flarriet Harvie Troy Emma Willard School Miss Harvie Mabel Susan Glaspell Kappa Kappa Tau Campus Players Betty Fuller Mara Beletrazia Knotty Royal Alexandra Mary Alice Woolverton Gregor Polly Thompson Home Bureau Betts Corners-Eagle Carl Patme Easie Milly

Engagement of Miss Jean Hartzell to Sergi D Clayton Jr

Miss Jean Hartzell of Troy to wed Sergi D Clayton Jr Army Air Corps son of Mr and Mrs Howard D Clayton of New York City formerly of Hawthorne Avenue Troy. Hartzell works at National Savings Bank Albany. Clayton a Troy High School graduate and Ohio State University attendee now stationed in Salt Lake City Utah. No wedding date set.

Mir Clinton Hartzell Slingerlands Jean Hartzell Sergi Howard D. Clayton Army Air Corps Howard D Clayton New York City Hawthorne Avenue Hartzell National Savings Bank Albany Sergeant Clayton Troy High School Ohio State University Salt Lake City Utah

Miss Adler Feted Before Nuptials in Albany

Miriam R Adler of 106 First Street prepares to wed Leo Snyder petty officer first class Seabees Glens Falls after being toasted at a Sunday afternoon shower hosted by her aunt Mrs William Kronick of Albany and her sisters. A luncheon and prior shower in Glens Falls followed. The Daughters of the Cross of St Luke's Episcopal Church plan a game party Monday at 8 pm in the parish house led by Mrs Hazel McLaren and Guild members.

Miriam R. Adler First Street Oakland Cal Leo Snyder Seabees Glens Falls William Kronick Albany Lohan Edythe Adler Miss Adler Daughters of the Cross of

Local Notables Depart for Brief Winter Sojourns

Personal notices list Mrs Harriet E LeBeau leaving 695 Third Avenue for Miami to spend the remainder of winter. Mrs Effel A Perras travels from 487 Fifth Avenue. Mrs Marion Ro Maloney returns to Mount St Vincent College after a weekend visit and La Salle Military Ball. Mrs Fred A Stoll, formerly of 208 Bizatin Street, visits St Petersburg after staying with Miami ranch hosts. Mrs Joseph P Bartoski Jr undergoes surgery at Leonard Hospital with good prognosis. husband stationed at Fort Benning.

Harriet E LeBeau Third Avenue Effel A Perras Fifth Avenue Miami Fla Marion Ro Maloney College of Mount St Vincent New York la Salle Fred A Stoll Bizatin Street Bradford W

Town Couple Returns From Stay In New York

Mr and Mrs James L. Cromm return to town after a week in New York. Mr and Mrs Frank H. Deal of Hawthorne Avenue come home Sunday after a weekend with son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Harrison of Parkchester. Miss Nancy Deal stays for another week.

James L. Cromm New York Frank H. Deal Hawthorne Avenue John Harrison Parkchester Nancy Deal

Traveler Miss Valentine Van Tassel Lectures At Trium Club

Miss Valentine Van Tassel, traveler and commentator, will speak to the Fides section of the Trium Literary Club at The Hendrick Hudson on the Near East. She will cover living conditions, political context with Britain, Germany, Italy, and global relations, drawing on her travels and historical study. Mrs James T Whitehurst Jr announces Mrs Charles E Catone Baghamn as general chair for the buffet supper at the USO Club in the Masonic Temple on February 20.

Valentine van Tassel Trium Hendrick Hudson Miss van Tassel Near East Great Britain Germany Italy James T. Whitehurst Charles E Catone Bag Hamn Masonic Temple

Thursday Morning Club to Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary

The Thursday Morning Club of Troy marks its golden anniversary with a birthday luncheon at the YWCA on Thursday. Founded in 1893 with 14 original members, two founders still active. Membership limited to twenty, with A-1 classification under New York State Educational Department. Mrs. L. Burton Schneider chairs the luncheon. Mrs. Everett G. Ham serves as toastmistress. Decorations will honor the golden milestone.

Troy Louis H Baker William F. Guiles New York State Educational Department L. Burton Schneider Everett G. Ham

Miss Barbara Brown Engaged to Lt Richard Fuller

Mr and Mrs Arthur Davies Brown announce the engagement of Barbara Joesbury Brown to Lieut Richard Winslow Fuller USN R son of Mr and Mrs Rufus W Fuller of Deerfield Massachusetts Fuller is a Deerfield Academy and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduate and a Delta Kappa Epsilon member He served eight months in the Pacific and is now attached to the Puget Sound Navy Yard Astoria Oregon with a date to be set.

Arthur Davies Brown North Lake Avenue Barbara Joesbury Brown Richard Winslow Fuller Rufus W. Fuller Deerfield Mass Brown Troy High School Russell Sage College Fuller Deerfield Academy Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Delta Kappa Epsilon Office of Puget Sound Navy Yard Astoria Oregon

Medical Auxiliary To Hold Guest Tea

The Woman's Auxiliary to the Medical Society of Rensselaer County meets today at 2309 The Hendrick Hudson with Dr. Joseph Lawrence as executive officer The New York State Medical Wagner-Murray Pull. Mr and Mrs Michael Connell entertained relatives Saturday evening for daughter Nancy Ann, who will join Russell Sage College as a cadet nurse next Tuesday. Ms Connell is a June 1943 Catholic Central High School graduate.

Woman's Auxiliary Medical Society of Rensselaer County Tne Hendrick Hudson Joseph Lawrence New York State Medical Wagner-Murray Pull Michael Connell Congress Street Nancy Ann Russell Sage College Mss Connell Catholic Central High School

Warren Cook Named Airport Director in Troy

Warren Cook of the Sixth Ward was named airport director yesterday by Commissioner William F. Luby. He succeeds John F. Knaupp, who resigned as airport superintendent to become building superintendent, following John A. Bond who held the post under former Mayor Hogan. Both appointments take effect February 16 and confirm earlier reports.

Warren Cook Sixth Ward Troy Public Works William F. Luby Cook John F. Knaupp Fifth Ward John A. Bond Frank J. Hogan Knaupp Public Safety Frank M Ames

Directors Named By Y W C A At Annual Meeting

At the Y W C A annual board meeting R C Reynolds was reelected trustee for three years and Stephen H Sampson was elected for three years Mrs Paul Hemke presided and Miss Lucille Wilson led the devotions Nominees were announced by Miss Helen M Buil and unanimously elected by ballot Other reports covered by several officers and committees A rummage sale is planned for March 31 and April 3

R. C. Reynolds Stephen H. Sampson Paul Hemke Lucille Wilson Helen M. Buil A. Kendall Roberts Ann Swensson Wiliam A. Rockefeller A- Nance L. Burton Schneider Thelma Crowthers Barbara Olmstead Berneice Smith Wilson

Bethlehem Rebekah Lodge Plans Party

Bethlehem Rebekah Lodge No. 49 will meet Thursday night in Diamond Rock Hall with Grand Mrs Anna Whitehouse in charge. A Valentine party will follow the meeting with Mrs Myrtle Colley and Mrs Anna Bronson in charge. Diamond Rock Lodge will meet in the same hall with Noble Grand Earl Hahn presiding. A report on ladies night will be made by the chairman. Past Grand Albert Barth and Past Grand Fred Hunziker will chair the social committee. A rehearsal of degree work will be held. A social will be held tonight.

Bethlehem Rebekah Lodge Diamond Rock Hall Anna Whitehouse Myrtle Colley Anna Bronson Diamond Rock Lodge Noble Earl Hahn Albert Barth Fred Hunziker

Waterford Methodists elect officers at fourth quarterly meeting

Waterford Methodist Church held its fourth quarterly conference under Superintendent Rev. Cassine J. Miller. Rev. William A. Perry led a devotional period as annual reports were presented, the budget approved, and a large slate of stewards and officers elected including Clarence Anderson, G Raymond Anderson, Harry Baker, Mrs. Harry Baker, Miss Ruth A. Dutcher, Lieut. Col. Sidney Hannersley, and many others.

Cassine J. Miller Albany Troy The Methodist Church Waterford Clarence Anderson G. Raymond Anderson Harry Baker Arthur F. Brown Chester A. Bull Frank O'B Bull Lynn Cole Ruth A. Dutcher John Folsom Sophia Gregg Sidney E. Hannersley Willard Holcomb Isabel Keep Raymond Lavender Thomas C. Lavender Arthur Lear Ernest K. LeVan Robert Lyle Donald L. Marino Victor W. Pitcher Charles E. Pollock Lawrence J. Quimby Louise Reumherr Ernest Robinson Harold Salisbury Norman Sausville May Steenburgh Grace E. Swatling Caroline van Wirt Alfred Willetts James T. Williams Edgar Zeh Mass Natalie Lxlea1 L. Pf.quimby Louise Reimnerr L. F. Quimby Grace E. Swatling, Membership; G Raymond Anderson William A. Perry A J. Majrino May Steensburgh Raymond Anderson Robert Lytle Howard Swatling Miller

Court Recesses Without Trials in Rensselaer County

Supreme Court in Rensselaer County adjourned without trials as Justice William H. Murray recessed the court until 1:60 am today. No cases were ready for trial when the session paused.

Supreme Court Rensselaer County William H. Murray

ISO Helps Cupid On St Valentine Day

Trojans volunteers distributed valentines to sol diers at the ISO Lounge in the depot. They asked every man if he had a girl and wished to send a Valentine. The Valentine service pleased the soldiers and sailors who received cards for mothers grandmothers or sweethearts.

Iso Cupid Troy Cupid, Inc

F R Bull Retires From Sim and Co as Lusty Takes Lead

Frederick R. Bull retires as president of Sim & Co. A. Leland Lusty elected to head the firm. John B. Madden named executive vice president Julius Saehrig becomes secretary Miss J W Lessels treasurer and Miss B W Adams assistant treasurer. Bull joined the company 35 years ago in the china and glass department, later leading the giftware division before becoming president in 1941.

Frederick R. Bull Sim & So A. Leland Lusty John B. Madden Julius Saehrig J W. Lessels B W. Adams Bull China and Glass Suver

Youths Must Register for Draft Upon Turning 18

James F. Egan, chairman of Selective Service Board No. 330, reminded youths at the Rensselaer County Court House that every 18 year old must personally register with the local board. He warned it is a legal violation to evade registration and urged eligible youths to appear and receive their listing card.

Selective Service Selective Service Board James F. Egan Rensselaer County Court House Selective Board Egan

Skiers Rescued On Dorset Slope

Three skiers including Dr Allen Smith of Schenectady and Hartford residents Laird Newell and Walter Yoerger were rescued near the East Dorset slope of Big Bromley Mountain Vermont around 10 p m Sunday. They had set out in the morning, got lost after dark, and were located by the Big Bromley Patrol with first aid equipment but required none.

Schenectady East Dorset Big Bromley Mountain Vermont Big Bromley Allen Smith Laird Newell Walter Yoerger Hartford al Perry Williamstown Wendel Hills Sally Litchfield

Congressman Scheutz Found Dead in Washington Apartment

Rep Leonard W Scheutz a veteran Polish born Democrat from Illinois was found dead in his Washington apartment late Sunday night. Elevator operator Joan Jones discovered the body and police were summoned. Dr George Sprehm of Washington Emergency Hospital ruled death from natural causes. Scheutz aged 59 was a Chicago businessman elected to the 72nd Congress and served since 1931.

Washington UP Leonard W. Scheutz Congress Ilinois Washington Joan Jones George Sprehm Washington Emergency Hospital Schuetz Chicago

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Miss McEwan St. Patrick’s Party Committee Fey Bell Telephone Laboratories Capitol District Audiphone Co W.C. C BENWA Mer Albany, N Masterole Taga Book Shop Fourth St. Troy Grant Avenue Girl Papa Club To Hear Traveler Miss Brown Y.W.C.A Bethlehem Rebekah Lake Placid Lake Placid Club Gail Boswell W. D. Boswell Janet Rourke Thomas W. Rourke Patricia Callahan Joseph M. Callahan Lloyd Pike el Paso Tex E. Pike Third Street D. A Court St Monica Catholic Daughters of America Knights of Columbus Helen Crowther Elizabeth O'Connor John House Grace M. Bartholomew George Pomeroy Edith Webster Edward Hawley C. Wilson Chamberlin Chester B. Parkis James Stevens Wild Farm Club First Baptist Church Baptist Parsonage Upper Second Street Hazel Abrams Clara Merritt Pearl Morse Helen Cozzens Marian Marland F. R. Bull Frederick Kk. Buell Dorset Smith Bros Moncrief & Francis Congress Groupe America Elaine Broadway Woopar
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