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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1950

Page

3

Troy Girl To Be Wed

Mr and Mrs William F Manning of Troy announce the engagement of their daughter Dorlas E Manning to John E Vickers son of Mrs Halen Vickers of Forest Hills L A and William Vickers of Orange The groom is a Tenafly High School graduate who served three years in the Air Corps He now works for Schenectady Sales and Engineering Corp Dorlas Manning is a Troy High School and Russell Sage College alumna employed by radio station WTRY The wedding is set for April.

William F. Manening To? Pawling Avenue Dorlas E. Manning John E. Vickers Mra. Halen Vickers Forest Hills, L. A William Vickers Orange, Or Manning Troy High School Ruancll Sage College Radio Staion Wtry Vickers Tenafly High School Tenafly N. J Air Corps Schenectady Sales and Enginering Corp

Town Notes From New York and Local Social News

Mr and Mrs 8 Beach Parker of Latham Heights are spending a few days in New York while Mr Parker attends the midwinter meeting of the New York State Bankers Association. Dr and Mrs Gilbert A Clark entertained Saturday evening at a cocktail party in honor of Miss Beatrice A Messier and Gerald J DuPont who will be married Jan 38. The guests will include bridal party members.

New York 8. Beach Parker Latham Heights Mr. Parker New York State Bankers’ Association Gilbert A. Clark Beatrice A. Messier Gerald J. DuPont

Mrs James Doherty Hosts Nine Card Party At Summit Ave

Mrs James Doherty entertained a group of friends at a nine card party and social last night at her home, 1 Summit Avenue, Troy. Prizes were awarded to Mr and Mrs John Frost, Mr and Mrs Frank Purcell, and Mrs George Burke. Refreshments were served.

James Doherty Summit Ave Troy John Frost Frank Purcell George Burke

Birthday Party Honors Miss Barbara Ann Lester

Miss Barbara Ann Lester was guest of honor at a birthday party Friday night held at her home on 30 Eighth Street. Eight guests attended and she received many gifts.

Barbara Ann Lester Eighth Street Miss Lester

Guest Speaker Describes Navajos Life for DAR Chapter

Mrs. W. C. Dearing spoke at the Catherine Schuyler chapter meeting on the Navajos of the Southwest noting sheep flocks woolen blankets and a Navajo dwelling replica. DAR efforts support American Indian schools scholarships clothing and food with a future joint DAR CAFR event planned at Troy Woman's Club.

W. C. Dearing Catherine Schuyler Society, Children of the Gail Blake New York State Philip Schuyler DAR D.A.R Washington Francine Lonergan Norman Nelson Marion Blake Troy Woman's Club, Inc CAFR

Mrs Pratt Confined for Treatment at Albany Hospital

Mrs. Charles Pratt, 71 Gien Avenue, is confined to Albany Hospital for treatment. Mrs. Ruth Thomas, 322 Sixth Avenue, is convalescing at home after a major operation at Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Charles Lynde, formerly of Troy and now visiting Stony Creek sister Miss Ruth Woeindorf, will travel to Indianapolis and Lafayette, Indiana for winter residence.

Charles Pratt Gien: Avenue Albany Hospital Ruth Thomas Sixth ‘Avenue Samaritan Hospital Charles Lynde Stony Creek Troy Ruth Woeindorf Erie Will Indianapolis Lafayette Ind

Pioneer Women To Show Picture At Jewish Center

The Pioneer Women Troy Thapiter will show moving pictures titled Yerael is Labor at the Jewish Community Center. Following the showing an auction will offer valuable articles donated by merchants in Troy with proceeds aiding underprivileged children. Mrs Anna M Sanel is president and in charge, with Mrs Marty Siezal organizing the event. the affair is open to the public.

Troy Thapiter Ex Moving Picture Yerael Dontorion al Am Mer J Change Troy Ares Fund Anna M. Sanel Marty Siezal

Valentine Party Plan At Mrs Laughtin Home

A Valentine party was planned for February evening event held at the home of Mrs Prosella Laughtin. Attendees gathered for a social after the business meeting, which was conducted at Mrs Wetha McFale’s residence at 456 Fiftyhy Avenue.

Fehrnery Prosella Laughtin Miegin Wets Cegeann Ceil

Camp Fire Girls to Hear Professor Jaeger Tonight

Miss Marie L. Jaeger assistant professor of business at Russell Sage College to address the Northeastern New York Council of Camp Fire Girls annual meeting at The Hendrick Hudson barroom. Council officers report annual totals and board elections will occur. a play by VanderHiden Hall girls directed by Mrs Anita Arp and Mrs Stella Sweanburg. Camp Fire equipment and handcraft items will be exhibited.

Marie L. Jaeger Russell Sage College New York Vanderhesiden Hall iAnita Arp Stella Sweanburg Troy Miss Jaeger Russell Sage Department Airman of Commercial Education

Frances Elizabeth Duffy Wedgo Weds William J Werther

Miss Frances Elizabeth Duffy and William Jay Werther wed at St Francis de Sales Church in a 2:30 p m ceremony officiated by Rev William M Slavin. Details cover bridal gown, attendants, reception at the Troy Country Club, and future plans including a Florida honeymoon.

Frances E. Duffy William J. Werther St. Francis de Sales’ Church Frances Elizabeth Duffy Thomas F. Duffy Pawling Avenue Francis T. Duffy William Jay Werther Jay W. Werther Bayside L. I William M. Slavin

Miss Russell Engaged to George Wheeler Jr

Mr and Mrs Robert Kendall Russell of 32 Second Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Jane Beverly Russell to George Colvin Wheeler Jr son of Mr and Mrs George Colvin Wheeler of Scarsdale The bride to be is a graduate of Emma Willard School and attends Mildred Elley Secretarial School in Albany Wheeler after Eastchester High School served two years in the Navy in World War I and is a junior at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute No wedding date set.

Emma Willard School Russell Sage College New York State Extension Service Suffolk County Werther Bayside High School Admiral Farragut Academy New Jersey Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Pi Kappa, Phi Fraternity Associated Factory Mutual Fire Insurance Cases New York Robert Kendall Russell Second Avenue Jane Beverly Russell George Colvin Wheeler, Jr George Colvin Wheeler Scarsdale Mildred Elley Secretarial School Albany Wheeler Eastchester High School

White Creek Social Notes and Officers Named

White Creek residents share visits with friends in Greenwich. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Arcouette and daughter Susan stayed with Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Niles. A March of Dimes card party at Community Hall Friday evening features games of five hundred pitch and pinochle with prizes and refreshments. White Creek Fire Co Inc elected officers: President Charles F. Wiles, Vice President George H. Matteson Jr, Secretary R. M. Niles Sr, Treasurer Dewey McCort, Fire Chief Fr. M Jr, Assistant Chief Kenneth, Foreman Arnold Harlan.

Bessie Barber Greenwich Philip Arcouette Susan C. F. Niles Community Hall White Creek Fire Co., Inc

Holy Cross College Group Sets March 25 Meeting

Rev. John F. Reilly of Holy Cross College appoints a conference committee from the board of directors to meet in New York on March 25 with the steering committee of the Alumni Advisory Council. Members include William J. Sullivan of Albany as chair and Joseph A. McNamara of Burlington among others.

John F. Reilly Holy Cross College New York William J. Sullivan Albans Joseph A. McNamara Burlington Francis J. Vaas Thomas W. Wick

Schaghticoke Vanes Reception Thursday at Municipal Building

The Vanes will be received at the Municipal Building on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. by Earl Havner, collector. William Brockert Jr of Gloversville was an overnight guest of his parents last week. Mrs James Pecor hosted her bridge club Thursday with prizes and refreshments. Proceeds from a Tuesday card party at the Municipal Building for St. John’s Church totaled $185 under general chairmanship of Mrs. Edward Sheldon. New members joined the First Presbyterian Church society as Mrs. Roger Deitz and others attended. Ivan Leuven elected president in place of Rev. Warren Hall. Mr and Mrs William Shuster to host February meeting.

Earl Havner William Brockert, Jr Gloversiville William Brockert James Pecor Bridge Club St. John's Church Edward Sheldon First, Presbyterian Church Lue Wey Roger EL Deitz Chi Ie Giac Wiarks Fren Linda Allen Remert Edward Ivan Leuven Irwin Louckson Warren D. Halll Moelrose-Vailey Falls Herfice Karen Wiliam Shuster

Syeaway Club Group Meeting Planned for Friday Pack 16

Members of the men’s committee and den mothers of Cub Scout Pack 16 Syeaway will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m at School 18 to plan the first pack meeting set for Friday February 3. Reports will cover several phases of the preparation.

Cub Scout Syeaaway

Volunteer Firemen Plan Hall Event with Auxiliary Team

The Volunteer Firemen met at Grance Hall with president Andrew T. Garmond presiding. Plans were completed for a game and party, the Ladies auxiliary joining, with Mesdix and Feitix committees in charge of refreshments.

Grance Hall Andrew T. Garmond Chimes Joseph E. Feitix

Local Hospital Notes From Albany Area

Mrs Mercy West of Shushan is ill at McClellan Hospital. Miss Leah Knapp of Albany recently visited Mrs Anna Foster. John Campbell is confined to Albany City Hospital after surgery Thursday morning. Miss Joyse McLenahan underwent an appendectomy at Mary McClellan Hospital Tuesday morning.

Mercy West McClellan Hospital Leah Knapp Albany Anna Foster John Campbell Albany City Hospital

Voters Discuss School Land Purchases At Lansingburg Meeting

More than five hundred voters are eligible to cast ballots at a Lansingburg School District meeting on Tuesday January 31 at 730 p m. The district will decide on buying land near Powers and Knickerbocker Junior High to expand facilities and create a playground and future recreation area. Acquisition covers seven Lots near Fourth Avenue and three plots northeast of Knickerbocker. The plan funds the purchase by property tax raises in two installments and capital notes to mature within two years.

Lansingburg Lansingburg High School Powers School Knickerbocker Board of Education Fowera School Fourth Avenue 1Ifth Street The Redeemer Lutheran Church Knickerbocker Junior High School Knickerbocker Memorial Playground, Inc 108Th 109Th Streets Eighth Avenue Boston & Maine Railroad

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