Dance Plan For Students At Center In Watervliet
Watervliet Civic Center hosts a two hour student dance tomorrow night from 7 to 10 with a brief intermission. School representatives from Rahn Won Mary Wing Dorothy Quackenbush Catherine Wagner Edith Kemp Carol Leonard and others plan the event with Allan Shaffer's orchestra providing music and several Watervliet women chaperoning. The last event drew about 240 children, and organizers expect a similar turnout.
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Watervilet Civic Center
Jack Roach
Roach
Rahn
Mary Wing
Dorothy Quackenbush
Catherine Wagner
Edith Kemp
Carol Leonard
Sacred Heart of Mary
Helen Sulzberger
Mary Ellen Cavaynaugh
St. Patrick's School
Allan Shaffer
Lx Watervliet
James Wiseman
Ivan H. Ball
Frank Debrick
Peter Schelde
Louis W. Kemp
Thomas F. Cavenaugh
First Aid Chairman Appointed in Watervliet
Miss Veronica A. Fanning of 505 Second Street Watervliet named chairman of first aid and home nursing for the Watervliet Branch of the Red Cross. She is a nurse-teacher in the Watervliet schools and a World War II Army Nurse Corps veteran who will oversee instructor training for local nursing programs.
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Veronica A. Fanning
Second Street
Watervliet
Waterviiet
Rensseiser County
American Red Cross
Fawking
Lewis Chatouz
Frat Ald
Reuben Graves
Dra. Graves
Miss Fanning
Watervilet High School
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
School of
Syracuse University
Army Nurse Corps
178Th General Hospital
Merchants Plan Supper Program in Watervliet
The Watervliet Merchants Association will hold a turkey supper at McCarthy's Restaurant next Tuesday at 7 30 p m. A short business session will discuss an advertising campaign and entertainment for the supper program under Edward Ruditis. James D Hayes urges members to attend and bring a local businessman to the meeting.
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Watervliet Merchants Assiation
Edward Ruditis
James D. Hayes
Association
McCarthy
Raymond Shaughnessey
Hayes
Merimeg
Polio Fund May Exceed 5000 Mark in Watervliet Drive
The Watervliet March of Dimes campaign aims to surpass $5,000 after final committee returns at an 8 p.m. meeting at the Elke Club led by drive chairman William Schanz. Reports include Watervliet High School basketball program receipts and parish school donations totaling 565.82 from St Bridget’s St Patrick’s and Sacred Heart. Donations also came from Alleghens Ludlam steel Corp Elks Auxiliary and the Italian Club.
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Elke Club
William Schanz
Watervliet High School
Mr. Schanz
St. Bridget’s
St Patrick's
Sacred Heart
Westerday
Alleghens-Ludlampsteel Corp
Elks Auxiliary
Htalo-Balso Club
Obituary for Rev. Jeeeph Chmariewski and Others
The obituary notes the funeral services held for Rev. Jeeeph Chmariewski and several others. It mentions burial at Patneh's Cemetery and recognition of long years of service. The ceremonies included a service at a church and a procession past the residence on Fatth Avenue.
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Jeeeph
Chmariewski
Ars K
Jona G. Fo
Fepariv
OMS
Paul Bogages
Maran Fiimaeiin
Frewa
Su Patneh
Bether Chmeleneka
RTA
Eswird Hfcong
Twally
Benge
Poity
Monnie Stepheni
Tie
Sarees
Anil Matton
Omar Ay
Maplewood Auxiliary Social Set At Fire House
The Maplewood Fire Department auxiliary plans a March 4 social at the fire house. President Mrs. William H. McCormick presided at a meeting where Mrs. Wilbare was named chairwoman assisted by Mrs. Mary Spinda. A surprise Valentine party for Mrs. McCormick followed. Refreshments were provided by treasurer Mrs. Caroline Macknick. Mrs. Florence Dewine led a community sing event and sang several songs. Tables were decorated in red and white. The next auxiliary meeting is scheduled for March 6 at the fire house.
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Maplewood Fire Department
William H. McCormick
Mra
Na Wilbare
Mary Spinda
McCormick
Caroline Macknick
Florence Dewine
Anton
Free House
Mayor appoints two-man coal commission for Watervliet plants
Mayor Hugh F Donnelly named Vincent Lamb city engineer and Frank DiNunzio building inspector to form a two man coal commission. They will report to Victor Jenner of the State Public Works and monitor coal storage and supply, liaising with Troy soft coal distributors to guide allocations as Governor Dewey seeks rationing. The board’s aim is to assess costs and duration of plant operations amid shortages and coordinate with local industries.
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Vincent Lamb
Frank DiNunzio
Hugh F. Donnelly
Watervnlet
Thomas E.dewey
New York State
Lamb
di Nutelo
Victor H. Jenner
New York State Public Works Department
Dewey
Troy
Patten Post
Jenner
Cocoa
Jen- al Mangine
Hinner
Elvaca
Jack Halynan
Lou Squadere
Italo-Balbo
Frank Blanche
Everthen
Arsenal City Electric
Central Market Ave
Daven Plumbers
Charles Whitehurnt
Tony Ftaila
A Reid
Carl Rich
Frank Linin
Michael McGovern
Frank Slichko
Jack Butler
Frank Cocca
Charles Abrunza
al Pivage
Robert Carr
al Milock
Tony Olzsony
Harold O’brien
Chris Drescher
Watervliet Public Buildings Largely Unaffected by Coal Shortage
Mayor Donnelly notes that major Watervliet industries rely on soft coal for heating and operation, but public buildings do not use soft coal and will dodge immediate effects despite the shortage.
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Donnelly
Watervliet
Nutrition Class Serves Luncheon in Albany Unit
Members of the Schuyler Home Bureau Unit hosted a luncheon at Jermain Memorial Church highlighting yearly study recipes. Mrs. Robert Welsh led the class while Mrs. Fred Prinn announced next year’s program and planned activities include citg making classes and a plastic handbag course. The group planned March 15 meetings and a gypsy tea with a white elephant sale.
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Schuyler Home Bureau
Robert Welsh
Jermain Memorial Church
Fred Prinn
Home Bureau
Cornell University
Albany County Home Bureau
North Main Street
Albany
Prinn
John Noonan
Alfred Seaton
Hippocrates Thomas
Elks Initiate Class AL Sunday at Watervliet Lodge
Watervliet Lodge of Elks to initiate a large Class AL on Sunday afternoon at 1 pm in the lodge rooms. Exalted ruler Lloyd De Maranville oversees the program and entertainment after a short business meeting to plan the dedication of the new wing. Refreshments to follow.
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Watervliet Lodge of Elks
Lloyd de Maranville
Ivory Coneme
Shea & Faneh
Shang
C House
Class 9 Views Movie Program At Meeting
A summary of a local meeting outlining a movie program presented by Class 9 Views. The event would be hosted at the home of Mr. Arthur Cox in Ston with Judy Thand coordinating details.
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Charlie Thouch
Chris Iene
Sun Valley
Alenine Seegal
Arthur Cox
Watervliet Police Investigate Bievele Theft
Watervliet police probe a theft case involving Bievele with local officers examining evidence and pursuing leads. The report notes no arrests at this time and urges residents to report suspicious activity.
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Watervliet
Valentine Social Held By Gay Blades Club
A Valentine social by the Gay Blades Club was hosted at Mrs. Ina Shark’s residence on Fourth Avenue. The event included games with prizes for Mrs. Thomas Murphy Mrs. John Barret and Mrs. Joseph Lewly and a serving of a leaflet snack by a hostess while Mrs. Albert Sharkey resisted. The next meeting is announced for Monday at Mrs. Waltsim Barnes on Fifth Avenue.
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Gay Blades
Ina Shark
Fourth Avenue
Thomas Murphy
John Barret
Joseph Lewly
Albert Sharkey
Joanne Kapitula Birthday Party Held on Valentine Theme
A local celebration honored Joanne Kapitula with a birthday event on Valentine’s Day. Red and white décor set a festive mood while guests enjoyed refreshments and entertainment.
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Joanne Kapitula
Arly
Group Classes Start at YM Activities Evening
Community programs begin with group classes at the YM building. Attendance included social dancing and photo opportunities. Local organizers invite participants to join sessions and note upcoming demonstrations and schedules.
Watervliet S Sgt. ChartierParticipates In Army Arctic Exercise
Sgt 1/c William Chartier son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Chartier of Watervliet participates in Exercise Sweetbriar a joint US Canada Arctic maneuver in Alaska and Yukon. He is a platoon sergeant with Company A 1st Battalion 4th Infantry and holds four battle stars the ETO ribbon and the Japanese Occupation ribbon. The exercise tests an Aggressor Force invading Alaska then approaching Canada and the United States under Arctic conditions.
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William Chartier
Joseph Chartier
Sixth Avenue
Waterviiet
Alaska
Canada
Chartier
Biz Delta
4Th Infantry
Arctic
Ath Infantry
Alaskan
United States
Yukon Territory
Watervliet Urges Snow Ordinance Adherence For Quick Cleanup
Mayor Hugh F Donnelly urges Watervliet residents to cooperate with snow removal rules as Tuesday's heavy snowfall slows plowing. Cars parked in restricted zones hinder crews. police will enforce bans on east side parking and north side of east west streets. Two plow teams and 15 workers clear main arteries with later work on smaller streets. Safety Chief Quinlan asks residents not to toss snow into streets and to pile it at curbs. Get-Together Club meets tonight at 7:30 at Mrs. Robert Edinger's home.
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Hugh F. Donnelly
Watervliet
Pennelly
Stayer Donnelly
John F. Quinlan
Columbia Club Sees Pre Lenten Banquet in Watervliet
About forty members of the Columbia Club of Watervliet gathered for their annual Pre Lenten banquet at Otto's Restaurant in Latham. The program featured Mrs Howard Decker and Mrs John Carroll on piano, Mrs William McDonald with recitations, Mrs John Sweeney and Mrs Ernest Quinlan with fancy dancing, and Mrs George Pickett on piano for dance numbers. A birthday surprise honored club president Mrs Medore Comeau, with a large red and white cake as centerpieces. The event closed the calendar until after Lent, with Easter party planned next.
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Columbia Club of Watervilet
Otto's
Latham
Mra
Howard Decker
John Carroll
William McDonald
John Sweeney
Ernest Quinlan
George Pickett
Gift of Watervliet Council
Knights of Columbia
Medore Comeau
Peter J. Monaghan
Pickett
Climber Norman Read Targets 17130-Foot King Peak
Norman H. Read, a Canadian WWI veteran and Mount Logan conqueror, plans a May ascent of King Peak in Alaska, the last unconquered North American peak. He will be joined by 70 year old Bill Berry who passed a medical exam clearing him for the climb.
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Cordova
Alaska
North America
Norman H. Read
King
Read
Logan
Bill Berry
Berry
Obituary for Joseph A. Winn and several local deaths
Joseph A. Winn 68 of 140 Main Whitehall died Tuesday in Glene Falls Hospital after a brief illness. He was general foreman at the Whitehall shops of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad and a Carbondale native. Survived by his widow Theresa, two daughters Mia and Mina Rita, two sons Robert and Thomas, two brothers and five grandchildren. Funeral at Our Lady of Angels Church Whitehall with burial in its cemetery. Also reported are obituaries for Mrs Melinds Janeen 97 of Pittsfield and Wilfred J. Brooks. Miss Agnes L. Sheeran. Mrs Anna Miner mother of Glen Miner of Troy.
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A. Winn
Joseph A. Winn
Main
Whitehall
Delaware & Hudson Railroad Corp
Glene Fails
Carbondale
Thomas D. Winn
Delaware & Hudson Railroad
Our Lady of Angels’ Church
Holy Name Society
Mex
Theresa White
Mia
Dalton Hogan
Mina Rita Winn
Fort Edward
Robert Winn
Thomas Winn
Siena College
Paul Winn
Los Angeles
Cal
Our Lady of Angels’ Cemetery
Mr. Brooks
Jeerge Janeen
Melinds Janeen
Pittsfield
John Wagner, Jr
East Greenbush
Hoath Street
Wellington
Mass
Cornwall
England
Pittefeld
Church of God
Robert E
Richard G. Jansen
Peter F. Daly
Dalton
William Cook
Montcedella
Samuel Beere
Framington
Harry Beers
North Adams
William Beers
Cheshire
Charles Beers
Louis Lacatell
Greek Town Ends Year Of Mourning
Naoussa a textile town west of Salonika marks the end of a year of mourning after Communist brigades sacked the town last January. Eighty citizens were killed and hundreds dragged into remote mountains. New textile machinery begins arriving as part of ECA aid to rebuild a half million dollar spinning plant.
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Salonika
Naoussa
Here
ECA
Roy and Jackstone: Boy Has Gem Removed From Head
Six year old Roy Kereer underwent surgery after a jackstone lodged in his head. He initially feared telling his parents as peers warned of amputation. Doctors removed the object under anesthesia and Roy woke with relief and the jackstone gone.
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Ataota
Ike
Roy ‘Kereer
Roy
Perenta
Jack
Billfold and $25 Returned Nine Months Later
Portland Michigan report says Frank Day lost her billfold and $25 while shopping. Bria found the billfold nine months later in the mall, returning it along with personal papers. The $25 was refunded but in different denominations than the original. The finder remained unidentified.
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Portland
Mich
Ais—Mre
Frank Day
Bria
First Coast-to-Coast Airmail Service Inaugurated
The first coast to coast airmail service in the United States began in 1920 with daylight flights only. Mail was sent by train at night, marking an early era of air mail operations and mixed transport methods.
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United States
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Trent
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Gecetat
Watervliet Man
Ofairs
Robert Edinger
Vine Street
Sipperly Bros
Walton Motors
DeSoto
Plymouth Cen
Dlenendre
Breedway
Diai Arsenal
Merkers
James E. Brennan
3Rd Ave
Waterviet
Pickens
Fennelly’s Cor
2Nd Ave
23Rd ST
Phowe Arsenel
Columbia Club
Wilfred J. Brooks
Anthony E. Matera
Fourth Street
Baim
St. Mary's Church
Edward J. Ryan
Agnes L. Sheeran
Armand LaCroix
John Nelson
Walter Galowaty
Joseph Shagalski
St. Mary's Cemetery
Father Ryan
Anna Miner
Glen Miner
Milton Sprague
Orwell
Miner
John’ Miner
Gordon
Richland
Minnie Bass
Walnut, Kan
Himes
Fifth Ave
Francis Miner
J. J. Hannan
O'Keefe
Ceeol
Queen
Speed Qesca
Macy Yes
Cwaniny Furniture
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