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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1949

Page

8

Queen Candidates Named for Mardi Gras Pageant

Catholic event sponsors announce candidates for the Mardi Gras queen selection to be crowned Monday evening. Candidates include Mise Em ama Molson, Jean A. Purcell, Agnes Frank, Helen McNamee, Eileen Matthews, Clara Sheedy, Betty Sheridan, Marion Sheridan, Mary Jane Byrnes, Dorothy Ramroth, Carol Ranney, Eileen Fitzgerald, Marilyn Herbert, and Eileen Whiting, daughters of prominent local families. The winner will be crowned by last year’s queen Dorothea Smith.

Mardi Gras Ware Mra John J. Casey Tawar W. Golden Thaj Mise Emama Molson James Massalant Ir. Mason McKinley Avenue Jean A. Purcell Douglas Bliven John J. Puresh Averill Park Agnes Hoosick Street Eileen Fitzgerald Thomas F. Fitzgerald Park Boulevard Miay Marilyn Herbert Edmund F. Herbert Fifth Avenue Eileen Whiting Frederick P. Whiting Lawrence Street Waterford Dorothea Smith

Former Troy Girl Bride Of Albany Man

The marriage of Miss Marit T. Carr of Troy to Theo Davis of Albany took place January 2 at 1 p.m. in Albany’s First Dutch Reformed Church Chapel. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Arthur Jacqui, wore aqua taffeta with pink accessories. maid of honor Misa Jane Pigor wore blue taffeta. Titaly L. Williams was best man. After a reception, the couple left for New York and reside at 288 Hamilton Street, Albany.

Marit T Arthur Jacqui Troy Albany Theo Davis Margeret H. Davis Joseph B. Davie Pan Robert S. Carr Tray Misa Jane, Pigor Frank Carr Bid & Corgags Misa Pigon Titaly L Willams New York Hamilton Street

Postponed Meeting of Who's Who Committee Chairman

Mrs Charles J Passonno, committee chairman of the Catholic Women's Service Who's Who directory, announces the postponement of the committee meeting. The session moves from Monday to Tuesday March 8 at 8 p.m. in the Dutch Room of The Hendrick Budsolt.

sCharles J. Passonno Who's Who Catholic Women’s * Service Age Hendrick Budsolt

Luncheon Hostess Hosts Garden Luncheon for Guests

Mrs George E Trotman of 52 Avenue entertained Mrs Joe B Gates with a luncheon. Blight decorations and valentines were used. Bridge was played with high score to Mrs Ward Merrick and Mrs Millie Wealch.

George E. Trotman Avenue Joe B. Gates Valentine Ward Merrick Millie Wealch

Northside Engagement of Doris Baycock to William Hoxley

Mr and Mrs Alfred Maycock Jr of 25 Charles Street Northside Cohoes announce the engagement of their daughter Doris Elaine Baycock to William B Hoxley son of Mrs George B Boxley and the late Mr Boxley of 353 Second Avenue The bride to be is a Cohoes High School graduate and works for John Hancock Life Insurance Co Boxley a Ste Savalle Institute graduate and Air Corps veteran is also employed by John Hancock Life Insurance Co The wedding is planned for May.

Alfred Maycock, Jr Charles Street Northslde Cohoes Doris Elaine 'Baycock Wiliam B. Hoxley George B. Boxley Mr. Boxley Second Avenue Cohoes High School John Hancock ‘Life Insurance Co Boxley Ste Salle Institute Air Corps The John Hancock Life Insurance Co Atay

Menands Church Forms Couples Club

A couples club was organized Thursday at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Menands with Rev. Bradley J. Folensbee presiding. James F. DeVos elected temporary chair. Robert Rulison as secretary. Charter members include numerous couples. next meeting set for Wednesday evening March 16 in the church hall.

Bethany Presbyterian Church of Robert Rutison Emory A. Bauer James Bennett Stanley Horton Wiliam Orton Kenneth Wagoner Cutler D. Perry William Berrigan Harry van. Vankenburg Douglas Smith Grant Smith Charles W. Gelden Ant B. J. Folensbee W. E. Orton and Myr

Melrose Couple Notes 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Downing of Melrose celebrated their 25th anniversary at home on a Saturday. The event was arranged by daughter Lorna Downing and son and daughter in law from Waterford. Guests received gifts including a silver coffee service and silver tray. Pinocchies were served with a carved iced cake.

Harold Downing Melrose Lorna Downing Albany Hospital Indow Ais Paul Downing Waterford Robert Patnaude Green Street James Pratt

Shower Shower Misses Helen Vadary Hosts Prewedding Party

Mrs Helen Vadary of 25 George Direct Coheen entertained guests at a shower ahead of the wedding of Bey Robbins to Jf Wate Vadnex at St Aine Church, Tikes. Attendees enjoyed pink and white decorations, a wedding cake, and light refreshments.

Helen Vadary George Coheen XV Bey Robbins Jf Wate St Aiine Tikes Mureye Amnir A. Johto Homer

Nurse To Be Married In Pensacola Glens Falls Connection

Mr. and Mrs. William Kanoff of Pensacola announce the engagement of their daughter Louise Clara Manoff of Glens Falls to Irving Goodman of Troy. Miss Manoff, a Pensacola High School and Sacred Heart School of Nursing alumna, works in the Glens Falls Hospital operating room. Mr. Goodman, Troy High School and Siena College alumnus, works at the Outdoor Store in Troy and served three years in the U S Army in the South Pacific during World War I. No wedding date has been set.

William Kanoff Pensacola Louise Clara Manoff Glens Falls Irving Goodman Harry Goodman Kanoff Pensacola High School Sacred Beart School of Nursing Goodman Troy High School Siena College Troy South Pacific

Engagement of Miss Charlotte Weber to Sterling Biswick

Former Trojan's daughter Miss Charlotte Elizabeth Weber is engaged to Sterling Foster Biswick son of Justice Hugo Black. Miss Weber is a Ben Franklin High School and Antioch College graduate and has worked as a journalist. Mr Black attended Dartmouth, GWU, and the University of Arizona before Air Force service and is now at Columbia Law School. The wedding is set for March 12 in Washington with plans to live in the Southwest after his May graduation.

Airs Lyonard G. Weber Rochester Charlotte Elizabeth Weber Charles Christiansen Shaker Road Sterling Foster Biswick Supreme Court Hugo Black Alexandria Weber Emily Whitehurst Benamin Franklin High School Antioch College Washington Jewish Telegraphic Agency Overseas News Agency Black Dartmouth College George Washington Univerity University ofAri‘zo Arna Air Force Columbia University Law School New York Mr. Black Southwest

Waterford Girt Wed Waterford Girt Wed

Marjorie Wager wed Joseph Horch in a Waterford double ring ceremony at White Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. Oliver Warren. Bride wore pink street length dress with orchid corsage. attendant wore blue taffeta. Best man was Joseph Foy. Reception at bride’s home followed, couple to reside at 17 Fourth Street while awaiting permanent address.

Robert H. Wager Fourth Streat Waterford Mies Marjorie Joseph P. Horch Lovato -Forchili Witet Presbyterian Church Oliver J. Warren Frank Bantapret Joseph Foy New York Fourth Street

Couple Wed At Rensselaer in Feb Wedding

Miss Leis M. McDaniel daughter of Mr and Mrs M D McDaniel of Rensselaer and Leonard E Kirsch Jr son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Kirsch also of Rensselaer united in marriage Saturday February 12 at St John s Church Rensselaer with Mids Marjorie McGowan Haut Greenbush and Warren Lutz of Rensselaer as attendants The bride wore a navy blue suit with white accessories and a white orchid The attendant wore a gold suit with navy accessories and an orchid A reception followed at the home of the bride s brother and sister in law Ulster Brown of Rensselaer The couple left for New York on a wedding trip The bride attended Van Rensselaer High School and is with Montgomery Ward The groom a graduate of Van Rensselaer High School is with Winthrop Chemical Co

Leis M. McDaniel M. D. McDaniel Rensselaer Leonard E. Kirsch, Jr Leonard Kirsch St. John’s Church Matthew Brennan Marjorie McGowan Haut Greenbush Warren Lutz Bride Broom van Rennaselier High School The Winthrop Chemical Co

Wedding Guests Travel to Washington for Nichols Oglesby Jr

Mrs. Nicholas E. Oglesby and her son Thomas Oglesby have left for Washington to attend the wedding of Nicholas BE Oglesby Jr and Alma Lois Dove, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin F. Dove, which will take place tomorrow. Mrs. William D. Boswell of 215 Sixth Avenue departs for Miami to visit her father-in-law T. C. Boswell for two weeks. In Palm Beach, Mr. and Mrs. Livingston W. Houston are spending a vacation.

Nicholas E. Oglesby Thomas Oglesby Washington, D. C T. C. Boswell Palm Beach Livingston W. Houston Pahm Beach Fla

Greenwich Girl Weds Lester McGhee in Arkansas Parsonage

Greenwich announces the marriage of Aliss Barbara Ann Wilson to Lester McGhee, son of Sam McGhee of Piedmont Missouri. The ceremony was February 12 at 12:30 p.m. in Pocahontas Arkansas Baptist church. Mrs. McGhee is a dental hygienist and graduate of Greenwich High School and Hastman School of Dental Hygiene. Mr. McGhee attended the University of Missouri and served in the Army. the couple planned a wedding trip to New Orleans.

R. A. Wilson, Jr Greenwich Aliss Barbara Ann Wilson Lester MecGhee Sam McGhee Piedmont Baptist Parsonage Pocahontas Ark McGhee University of Missouri Journal ‘Banner New Orleans Ney

Desler Couple Celebrates 43rd Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Joseph U Desler of 3 House Avenue marked their thirty third anniversary with a family gathering at home. They have four children Joseph F Desler Mrs Nelson J Boujistre Mrs William C Le Duc and Mrs Walter T Bell and ten grandchildren Joseph J Dester Mary Anne Dester Rita P Dester Peter M Del er Monica Bouletic William P Le Duc Marilyn A Le Duc Richard J T Le Duc Henry J Le Duc Judith A Bell

Joseph U. Desler 3 House Avenue Josseph F. Desler Nelson J. BoujIstre William C. le Duc Walter T. Bell jJoseyn J. Dester Mary Anne Dester Rita P. Dester Peter M. Deeler Monica Bouletic Wiliam P. le Duc Marilyn A. le Duc Richard J .T. Te Duc Henry J. le Duc Judith A. Bell

Rafferty Bride-To-Be Rose Mary Rafferty Weds William Donnelly

Miss Rose Mary Rafferty, of Sertha Street Albany, to wed William F. Donnelly of First Street Trex. The ceremony planned for March. The groom served two years in the Navy and now works in Troy.

James E. Rafferty F Sertha Street Albany Rose Mary Rafferty William F. Donnelly Edward Connelly First Stree. Trex Navy Troy

Shower honors Miss Rush E Ring in Waterville event

Miss Rush E Ring was honored at a shower hosted by guest of honor Miss Lois Sherlock of Waterville 200 Sixteenth Street. George H Burns 227 is the groom to be with wedding set for Sunday at St Francis de Sales Church. A tiered luncheon featured a pink and white shower cake and a central table. Twenty eight guests attended. Miss Kevarak will be Ring's maid of honor.

Lois Sherlock Rush E. Ring George H. Burns St. Francis de, Saks Miss &Kevrark Ring

Personal notices from the West Coast and New York amid travel updates

Personal notices report William Trost of 14th Street confined to Lemnard Hospital since Wednesday. Mr and Mrs HD Vincent spend the winter with their sons in West Los Angeles. Mrs Josephine Rexcoit of West Sand Lake visits Long Beach. More Beecott from New York heads to the Philippines via the Panama Canal and expects to reach Manila in mid March.

William Trost Fourteenth Street Lemnard Hospital HD. Vincent West Los Angeles Caiquet Josephine Rexcoit West Sand Lake Long Beach Cal Beecott New York Philippine Delands Panama Canal Awd Binal

Troy Got To Be Bride Troy Got To Be Bride

The engagement of Nora C. Lydon to Frank W. Radigan is announced by her mother. Nora, daughter of Mrs. Nellie Lydon of 270 Franciiz Street Troy, is a Catholic Central High School graduate and works in the New York Telephone Co traffic department in Troy. Frank Radigan, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Radigan of Latham, attended Watervliet High School and works with James Pikroyd Co in Albany. The wedding is set for April 23 at St Joseph's Church Troy.

Nora C. Lydon Nellie Lydon Franciiz Street Frank W. Radigan William Radigan Latham Miss Lydon Catholic Central High School New York Telephone Co Troy Radigan Watervliet High School James, Pi

Latham Group Founders' Day Observed At Latham School

The Latham Parent-Teachers Association observes Founders Day Monday at the Latham School with Mrs. Harold Provost presiding. Lt. Charles Garvie of Colonie Town Police will discuss bicycle behavior and Mrs. Alger Chapman of the Albany Girl Scouts will address sponsoring organization responsibilities. Refreshments will follow, hosted by the Desppsing Committee under Mrs. Edmund McDonald and cochairs.

Day of Latham Parent Latham School Harold Provost Charles Garvie Colonies Town Police Alger Chapman Albany Girl Scouts Edmund McDonald Despissing Committee Cochairman Joseph Cavanaulh Warner Siebels John Fiske Robert Harrison

Church Guild Plans Supper Meeting at First Baptist

The Church Guild of the First Baptist Church will hold a supper at 6 15 p.m. Tuesday in the church parlors. Open to all church members. Hostesses are Mrs Carl Hotzhauer and Mrs Howard Hinderer. Devotions led by Miss Winifred Smythe.

The First Baptist Church Carl Hotzhauer Howard Hinderer Winifred Smythe

Sage Alumnae Plan Book Safe Plans for April Meeting

The Troy Chapter of Russell Sage Alumnae Association will meet at Alumnae House at 7 45 p m Monday to discuss a book safe plan for April. A report from the Alumnae Council meeting will be given and Frank Hunter will speak briefly. Ruth Fagan treasurer will collect chapter dues at the gathering.

Troy Russell Sage Alumnae Association Alumnae House Alumnae Council Frank Hunter Ruth Fagan

Church Club Elects Officers at St Peters Armenian Church

The Mr. and Mrs. Club of St. Peter's Armenian Apostolic Church elected officers including presidents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Der Chanexsian and vice presidents Mr. and Mrs. John Tamamian. Secretaries named Mr. and Mrs. Robert Acadorian and Mr. and Mrs. Goorss Sorcolan. Installation banquet set at Gray's on March ?. Arrangements assigned to John Tamonian and Benjamino Avalian.

Club St.Peter's Armenian Apostolic Church Mardigian Paul der Chanexsian John Tamamian Robert Acadorian Goorss Sorcolan Gray's John Tamonian Benjamino Avalian

Nellie Calder and James P Harden Wed in Fonda

Mrs Nellie Calder of Jehaelorn Jens married Thursday in Fonda to James P Harden of Green Island. Mr Havden is employed at the Delaware and Hudson Railroad. The couple will reside at Center Street Green Island.

Nellie Calder Jehaelorn Jens Fonda James P. Harden Green Island Havden Ia Delaware & Hadeon Railroad Center Street

Couples Club Meeting At St John's Episcopal Church

The Couples' Club of St. John's Episcopal Church held its gathering on Thursday at the church. Mrs. Davidson spoke on current international news. games were played and refreshments served, with Wellington Gray presiding over the business meeting.

Julia F. Davidson St. John's Episcopal Church Davida Sie Wellington Gray

New Advisors Named For Senior Scouts at St John’s Church

Edward Bennett and Robert Hill were named as new advisors to the Explorer Post Senior Scout group of St John's Episcopal Church at a meeting last night. The post reregistered for the coming scouting year and outlined future activities with Robert O'Fee presiding.

Edward Bennett Robert Hill Explorer St John’s Episcopal Church Robert O’fee

Whitehall Events Mark Feb Activities And Milestones

Whitehall residents celebrate a 49th wedding anniversary on Mountain Street. Miss Mae Finch returns to duties after a minor operation at Glens Falls Hospital. Ruth Benjamin injures her ankle at the high school basketball game. Whitehall Grange plans a St Patrick’s card party to aid the juvenile room. Women’s Auxiliary Legion schedules a March 10 birthday party with supper and entertainment. Lt Edward A Pray, son of Mountain Street residents, reports to the Berlin airlift base in Celle Germany. Whitehall Chamber of Commerce elects Leonard Foster president, with officers Harold Chilson Tom Brazier and James Roche, plus a slate of directors. committees to follow.

St. Patrick'sp Women's Auxiliary American Pray Celle Germany 317Th T.C Army Air Force Aleutians Whitehall Chamber of Commerce Bulldlife Leonard Foster C. ©. Coke, Jr Harold Chilson Thomas J

Schuylerville World Day of Prayer Service and Community Notes

Local churches in Schuylerville and nearby areas plan a union World Day of Prayer service Friday at 7145 p.m. at Quaker Springs Methodist Church with mission talks, displays from Africa to Alaska, and special music. Parish groups include Methodist, Old Berne Reformed, St Stephen’s Episcopal, Wesleyan Methodist, Worthfield Reformed, Quaker Springs and Friends Society. Also reported are siren discussions, fire company plans, a charity play, and social events including a silver wedding anniversary celebration for the Patnaudes. A Catholic Daughters meeting featured a post-lenten social and ballots planned on Schuylerville name change.

Union Quaker Springs Methodist Japan China Alaska Philippines Klarjoris Kirkpatrick Ax Organia Methodist Old Baratoga Reformed St. Stephen's Episcopal Schuylerville Wesleyan Methodist Church Worthfilder Reformed Church Bacon Hill Quaker Springs Fire Chiefs Clifton Park Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen's Hudson Fails Catholic Daughters of America

Local Notes and Obituaries From Johnsonville Area

Miss Harriet Stalker is improving after Wt at home of Mrs George Warren in Hollywood Pa called by the sudden illness of her brother Chester Cook. Mrs M E Goitsfeld of Brooklyn visits Mr and Mrs Jona Es mond. Larmen's Sunday observed at Grace Methodist Church at 10 20 am. Schaolar Schoty at 1S am. Mr and Mrs Edgar T Reynolds and daughter Barbara of Larch mont were guest s Tuesday of Mr and Mrs Clarence Herrington.

Johnsonville Harriet Stalker George Warren Hollywood Chester Cook M.E. Goitsfeld Brooklyn Jona Esmond Larmen Grace Methodist Church Schaolar Schoty Edgar T. Reynolds Barbara Larch,mont, Wer Puesia Clarence Herrington

Local Guests Visit Cambridge Families

South Cambridge residents Mrs Kenneth Eldred and children of Potter Hill visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Galloway. Mrs Alyce Albergine and daughter Roberta Camilla of Hoosick Falls stayed with Mr and Mrs John J Gannon. Dennis Herrington visits grandparents while mother Mrs Raymond Herrington Jr remains in McClellan Hospital. Rose Marie, Lois Ann Virtue and Pat Jr returned to Cambridge after two weeks with Air Aiken grandparents.

Kenneth Eldred Potter Hill Ralph Galloway Alyce Albergine Roberta Camilla Hoosick Falls Joh J. Gannon Methodist Church Herbert Campbell Dennis Herrington Raymond Herrington, Jr McClellan Hospital Rose Marie Lois Ann Virtue Pat, Jr Cambridge Air Els. Aiken

Area Nurses To Meet At Albany

Area nurses gather in Albany at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday for a joint meeting of the Hudson Valley League of Nursing Education and District 9 New York State Nurses Association at Joseph Henry Memorial Hall. Speakers include Mra Margaret Jones of Portland and other national nursing leaders who will present recommendations from the January national structure committee meeting. Registered and senior student nurses from Troy and Albany will participate, organized by Miss Margaret Scanlan, chair of the state and district structure study committees.

Mra Margaret Jones Portland Pes National American ‘Nure 'Association Rena Fillmore Nationall Organization of Public Health Nursing Misa Adelaide Mayo National League’of Nursing Education Hudson Valley League of Nursing Education and District 9 New York State Nurses’ ‘Association Joseph Henry Memorial Hall Albany

Greenwich community tops March of Dimes total

Greenwich residents report a final March of Dimes total of 961.98, surpassing prior records by about 100. St Agnes Guild will hold a rummage sale at the Dutch shop today starting at 1 pm with drop off at the rectory or pickups by notification. Scout meeting at the Greenwich Bay precinct featured pledges, tests, and plans for a Parents Night on March 15 at the Scout house with moving pictures and refreshments. Catholic Daughters of America plan a public dance at St Joseph's Hall Monday evening with prizes and refreshments. committees named led by Miss Rose Clark and other local volunteers.

George Jackson St Agnes’ Guild St Paul's Episcopal Church A. W.abrabatx Greenwich Bay Gordon Reid James Little Douglas Warner Alanson Aldrich Glens Falls Catholic Daughters of America St. Joseph’s Hall Rose Clark Mary Broth Joan Booth Mary ‘eyy.Cameron Anna Bulger Gladys “Burns Mary Connelly Elizabeth Bradley Mms Gorois Clott Mra Maude Cordoran

Great Commission topic at Reformed Church service

Rev. William E tas ton will speak on the Great Commission at the Reformed Church tomorrow at 10 30 am Sunday School follows in charge of Mrs Mildred Witbeck. A rummage sale is set for Saturday March 5 at 61 Ferry Street Troy conducted by the Senior League For Service with donations accepted at the church on March 3.

William E. Taston The Reformed Church Bon‘day School Mildred Witbeck Ferry Street Troy Senior League For

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