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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1950

Page

8

Women discuss two party system at Troy Bunions meeting

Eight women on a panel at the Troy Bun sons and Professional Women's Ties meeting at the TWCIA argued the two party system has promoted stability, while Carol Walker noted minority influence as a key weakness. They described representation factors, party roles, and election methods with insights from several speakers.

United States Troy Bunsons T.w.cla Mies Carol Walker Mine Jensie Lesnels Senate Misa Walker Parten National Committee Mirednika Neahuew

Miss Smith To Be Bride Engaged To Joseph Merlino

Mr and Mrs Fred Smith of 2a Fourth Street announce the engagement of their daughter Marjorie to Joseph Merlino son of Mr and Mrs John Merlino of South Ozone Park Long Island The couple will wed in September A treated event will be held March 13 at Averill Park Central School and YWCA with Cor Van Bergen presiding and Lillian Ross directing administration affairs committee involved

Fred Smith Fourth Street Marjorie Smith Joseph J Renenorwent Merlino John Cora van Bergen Aed Ses Merlino South Ozone Park L. I. Sion Milas Smith Newt Averill Park Central School Y.W.C.A Gamaritan Hospital School of Nurs Community Services Foram New York University Misa Lillian M. Ross Adinistration Hoagl Veteran's Ministration Hospital Publin

St. John's Auxiliary To Stage Supper

The Woman's Auxiliary of St. John's Episcopal Church will sponsor a church supper on Tuesday February 21 in the parish house from 6 30 to 6 30 p m General chairwoman of the event is Mrs Sherman Pratt Assisting are Mrs L L Hoffshan Ackers Mrs Bradford H Burnham waitresses and Miss Anne T Shields Reservations can be made with Mrs Hoff man

St. John’s Episcopal Church Avent Sherman Pratt L. L. Hoffshan Ackers Bradford H. Burnham Anne T. Shields Hoffman

Birthday Party Honors Miss Peggy Flynn at Home

A birthday party was given for Miss Peggy Flynn at 31 Hoosick Street to mark her 19th birthday. Hosted by her mother Mrs Frances Flynn with 35 guests. refreshments, a cake display, dancing and games accompanied gift giving and celebration with Mrs Annette Launsback helping serve.

Peggy Flynn Frances Flynn Hoosick Street Annette Launsback

Army Major LaValley Guests at Watervliet Home

Maj. Ernest LaValley visited his parents on Haswell Road in Watervliet before continuing to the Army base near Sacramento California. His wife Lorraine Kruse and their two daughters live in Spokane Washington.

Ernest LaValley Haswell Road Watervliet Major LaValley Asia Sacramento Cal Lorraine Kruse Spokant Wash

Committee Meeting Called by Catholic Women’s Service League

Mrs John J Keehan chairs meeting of committee chairmen for Who's Who directory. Cochairman Mrs Edward Ryan calls gathering, to be held today at 4 pm at The Hendrick Hudson.

Mra John J. Keehan Edward Ryan Cochairman Dave Who's Who Catholic Women’s Service League Hendrick Hudson

Rue Sage College Alumnae Association Supper Event

The Executive Board of the Rue Sage College Alumnae Association entertained undergraduate daughters and their mothers at a supper party on Sunday evening. The event took place at Aluminae House.

Ruesell Sage College Alumnae Association Aluminae House

Valentine party hosted by Beta Omega Chapter at Tibbits home

The Beta Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its annual Valentine party Monday night at Mrs. Stanley Gorzeinik’s home on Tibbits Avenue. Guests enjoyed refreshments as Gamma activities raised funds for Misses Patria Carpenter Anne Tufti Helen Follow Ann Poland and Mrs. Margaret White.

Bromewick Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Meeting

The auxiliary will hold a meeting tomorrow at 6 PM in the firehouse. Attendees are urged to attend and discuss department activities and upcoming events.

Bromewick Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Pom

Personal notices list residents in hospitals and relocations

Mrs Joseph J Cra of Peper Avenue spends winter in Florida. Mrs Chaves O Connor of Grant Avenue Glens Falls is confined to Leonard Hospital. Mrs Leslie Dunham of Preston Killox preupersting at Samaritan Hospital after recent operation. Miss Mary Jane Smith daughter of Mrs Margaret EB Smith of Eighth Street has been transferred from the Troy Office of New York Telephone Co to Pacific Telephone Co Senille Ward. She will wave for her new post on Saturday.

Joseph J. Cra Peper Avenue Chaves O'Conner Grant Avenue Glens Falls Leonard Hospital Leslie Dunham Preston Samarian Hospital Mary Jane Smith Margaret EB. Smith Eighth Street Troy New York Telephone Co The Pacific Telephone Co Senille Ward

Church Club To Hold Penny Social

The Women’s Club of St. Paul the Apostle parish sponsors a Penny Social at the school hall tomorrow evening. Chairmen are Mrs. Join J. McManus and Mrs. Joseph Delahanty with support from Mrs. Thomas Delaney. Ticket sales by Mrs. William Conway and Mrs. Thomas McNamee. Refreshments by Mrs. William Brady, Mrs. William Oxden, and Mrs. Florence Burke. Sixteen club members serve on the poor committee.

Women's Club St. Paul the Apostle’s Parish Join J. McManus Joseph Delahanty Cochairman Thomas ‘ Delaney William Conway Thomas McNamee Wiliam Brady William Oxden Florence Burke Jon the

Club Notes Anniversary Held at Lewis Home

The third anniversary of the Young Mr. and Mrs. Club of Syea way was celebrated at the monthly meeting Friday night at 16 Mellon Avenue, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis. Rolland M. Carle presided during the business session, followed by a social hour and refreshments around a cake. Mr and Mrs. Howard Campbell assisted the hosts.

Syeaway William Lewis Mellon Avenue Rolland M. Carle Howard Campbell Phosts

AAUW Group to Meet at Chairman's Home for China Review

The International Relations Group of the AAUW will meet at Miss Helen OU's home at 1914 Burdett Avenue tomorrow evening. Book reviews on China will be presented by Mrs. Harold Griffis and Miss Lala Cap. Miss Patsy Poi, a Chinese student at Russell Sage College, will participate and share personal experiences.

American Association of University Women Helen OU Burdett Avenue China Harold Griffis Lala Cap Patsy Poi Russell Sage College

Round Lake visit for Gersline family noted

Mrs Richard H Gersline returns from Norman Oklahoma where she visited her son Donald A Gersline and family. Three trustees will be elected by the Methodist Church congregation on Wednesday evening February 22. The fourth quarterly meeting is scheduled for February 28. The church plans for alterations to better accommodate a wider range of allied groups.

Richard H. Gersline Norman Okio Donald A. .Gersline Methodist’ ‘Church Methodist Church

East Schodack Notes and Local Events

East Schodack writers report on vacations to Florida. Charles Segal shows improvement in Albany Hospital. Parish activities include a low-cost supper at Evangelical Lutheran Church led by Mrs. Milford Grady and a box lunch social for the Recreation Club. East Schodack women’s bowling teams enter the state tournament in Kingston with two squads listed. A Troy Fire Department squad assisted at a small blaze at the Troy Post Office with no damage.

William Hertzman Miami Beach Fla George Bradley Florida Charles Segal Albany Hospital Grover C. New Harry New Valalie Dart American +Legion rooms Ladies’ Aid Society Thevangelical Lutheran Church Milford Grady Recreation Club Evangelical Lutheran Church C. New East Schodack Kingston Betty Howard Schell Dorothy Schell Sneiders Lulu Albertine Betty Whyland Lillian Willis Marion Bebersyck Esther Shoke Pauline Allen

Town figures head south on New York trip

Mr. and Mrs. C. Leonard J. Ager and Mr. and Mrs. J. Leland Hodgkins and Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Rhodes left for a trip south. John J. Redmond and his daughter Margaret returned from a weekend in New York. Mrs. Charley Collins and Mrs. Elinor Myers are spending the week in New York.

C. Leonard J. Ager J. Leland Hodgkins This City Mra Earl D. Rhodles London Heights New York John J. Redmond Margaret Redmond Chartey Collins Elinor

Mary Klynko Weds Prof Armand Giovanetti in New York

Mrs Julia Klynko announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Mary Klynko to Prof Armand Giovanetti of Milan Turin and New York. The ceremony was Nov 21. The bride formerly taught at Maplewood School Stephens Academy Hoboken and Plaza School Baldwin. Giovanetti, an international sports promoter and Olympic soccer champion, has held posts in Rome and now is Manhattan district manager of La Perla Co of New Jersey. The couple reside in New York.

Julia Klynko Nineteenth Street Watervilet Mary Klynko Armand Giovanetti Milan Turin Italy New York Maplewood School Stephens Academy Hoboken N. J Plaza School Baldwin, L. I Giovanetti

World Day of Prayer Observance Planned by Troy Women

About 100 women from 29 churches attended a retreat by the Troy Area Council of Church Women at First Baptist Church to prepare for the local World Day of Prayer observance. Mrs Charles M Sharp opened with devotions and installed officers. Mrs D H Harkness became president and others took roles. Mrs Sherman of Schenectady spoke on faith for our times. Tea and a noon box luncheon were served by First Baptist Church. A music session and a panel discussion on projects funded by World Day of Prayer followed.

Troy Council of Church Women First Baptist Church Charles M.sharpe Latham Seceson D. H. Harkness Paul EB. Hemke Everett G.ham Mahlon Wemple Donald G. Snyder Haroti Schenectady Sherman Raymond J. Hannon Wait Douglas Barstow Paul E. Hemke Iday Norman Clarke Richard Cummings Troy Area Council of Church Donald Sherman Council

Valentine dance in Eagle Mills at firehouse

Eagle Mills hosts a teen dance Friday from 8 40 p m to 11 p m at the firehouse under the Women’s Auxiliary of the Brunswick Post American Legion. Rev Edna Ward visiting her brother in law Mr Bradley Parslow and family with Betts Corners Eagle Mills Home Bureau meeting today at 1 am at Mrs George Lansing’s home Foods prepared under Mrs Lansing direction will be served at lunch. Mrs Edmond Dyett will speak in the afternoon.

Women's Auxiliary Brunswick Post American Legion Edna Ward Upper Jay Keene Bradley Parslow Betts Corners Eagle Mills George. Lansing Lansing Road Lansing Edmond Dyett

North Bennington Residents Mention Hospital and School News

North Bennington resident Charles Harris seeks treatment at Putnam Memorial Hospital while LeRoy Watson recovers from pneumonia there. Harold Bottum has returned to Arlington after visiting relatives. Roger Green, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Clark Green of Marshfield Wisconsin, fell ill with pneumonia, employed in Rochester Minnesota. Jo Ann Armstrong added to North Bennington school joer as new member and to perform with the band in the 1980 Varieties.

Charles Harris Upper Main Street Putnam Memorial Hospital Harold Bottum Arlington LeRoy Watson Prospect Street Clark Green Roger Green Marshfield Wis Rochester Minn North Bennington Joer Jo-Ann Armstrong Jo-Ann

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and A Church Talk

Grafton Dr Jessie Moon Schemerhorn is at Samaritan Hospital. Mrs Helen Ellett spent the weekend with C W Ellett at Catskill. Mrs Eym Menter convalescing at her daughter Mrs Donald MacDonald home. Mrs Helen Mace of Schenectady weekend with parents Mr and Mrs Jay Smith. Mr and Mrs George Richmond visited Mr and Mrs John Cook at Petersburg Sunday. Linda Marshall of Troy visited aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Victor Brimmer Sunday. Mrs Nettie Stowell Mrs Anna Mascon and Elale Wagar spent Saturday in Troy. Pearl Raymond returned home Saturday from Samaritan Hospital after an operation. Edwin Jacques, former missionary in Albania now serving in Italy, will speak at the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. The Good Neighbor social at Town Hall Saturday evening was well attended. Floyd Burdick, who lost his tools in a fire, was presented with 235 dollars and 28 cents. Mr and Mrs Alfred Stowell entertained Saturday evening with a birthday party for Robert Goyer, Mrs Irving Mason, Miss Elaise Wager and William Burdick.

Jessie Moon Schemerhorn Samaritan Hospital Helen Ellett C. W. Ellett Catskill Eym Menter Donald MacDonald Helen Mace Schenectady Jay Smith George Richmond John Cook Petersburg Linda Marshall Troy Victor Brimmer Nettie Stowell Anna Mascon Elale Wagar Pearl Raymond Ihome Edwin Jacques Albania Italy Baptist Church Good Neighbor Town Hall Floyd Burdick Alfred Stowell Robert Goyer Irving Mason Elaise Wager William Burdick

Church and community events fill West Sand Lake weekend

Jahice Platt, a nurse at Albany Hospital, visited her parents Alfred and Mrs Platt. Salem Evangelical United Brethren plans a 1:30 P.M. food sale at Jozeph Werger’s service station and a spring dinner on Saturday April 22. Trinity Lutheran’s D Y B class hosts a covered dish supper at the Cobbs home. Women’s Missionary Society asks for items for Virgin Islands orphans. World Day of Prayer is set at the Lutheran Church with Salem and Methodist services February 22 and Ash Wednesday on February 22. Rev. Onr and Rev. Wiediger will preach. Holy Communion observed at Lutheran service. Paria Church Young Adults schedule a ham supper for Saturday April 29.

Jahice Platt Albany Alfred Platt Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church Jozeph Werger D.Y William Cobb Women's Missionary Society of Trinity Church Virgin Islands Lutheran Church Salem Methodist Bam Frederick W. Onr Edward H. Wiediger Calvary Paria Church

Stillwater Resident McNasy Remembered in Wake

Stillwater honors John McNasy proprietor of McMany's Drug Store on North Hudson Avenue born in Port Henry in 168 and member of St Peter's Church Mushwater Foresters of America. Widow Florence Simmons and two daughters survive. Funeral from residence then St Peter's Church with interment in St Peter's Cemetery Stillwater. Fire Dept contributes 310 raising polio drive total to 550 03. Rosary Society card party Saturday at 8 pm parish center cochaiman Ann Wiecensikd and Frances Mor achinski. Mrs Ivan Campbell project organizer. Personal notes include weekend visit of Mrs Malcolm Borst and daughter Janice.

MaNesy McMany North Hudson Avenue Mr. McNasy Port Henry M. Peter's Church Mushwater The Foresters of America Mechanicville Arobla Florence Simmons Andrey Gannon Winooski Iven Campbell Hillwater Joseph Kathleen Gannon St. Peters Church St. Peter's Cemetery Stillwater Rosary Society of

Troy District Card Party at Yellow Meeting House

Mrs Agnes Cumsinghem Miss Melly Marrisssy Mtillwater and guests spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Wilkes Mehan and family in Troy for a community card party. Ten tables were in play at the public event sponsored by the Yellow Meeting House Home Bureau. Prizes awarded to Mrs Wil son Sheldon Mrs Grover Moore Mrs Harold Webster Walter Graves Peter Ryan and D L Mart. A special prize went to Mrs John McGraw. A follow up card party is planned for February 25 with Mrs D U Hart and Mrs Walter Graves as the committee.

Agnes Cumsinghem Togs Springs Melly Marrisssy Mtillwater Wees Jena Wilkes Mehan Troy Yellow Meeting House Home Bureau Wilbur Curtis Clarence Gailor Wilson Sheldon Grover Moore Harold Webster Walter Graves Peter Ryan D. L Mart John McGraw D.u Hart

Sewage System Proposal Tabled At Wynantskill

The Wynantskill Community Association voted to table a proposal for a community sewage disposal system due to school emergencies. Engineer surveys show a total cost of 266000 dollars. By-laws changed to set quorum at 10 percent of members. Rev. Bradford H. Burnham spoke on Community Life in the U3.

Wynantskill

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