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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1943
Page
12
Mass Nancy Lou Kuhn of Berlin married Staff Sergeant William H. Thompson of Dannemora at Fort Smith Arkansas on July 10. Mrs Thompson, Berlin native and Berlin Central School and Plattsburg College alumna, heads Home Economics at Hannibal High. Thompson, educated in Dannemora, served overseas and returns from Europe this fall.
Mr and Mrs Byron C Jones of Petersburg were surprised with a 25th wedding anniversary party hosted by son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Melcolm Harrison from the village. Guests came from Petersburg and Hoosick Falls. A silver chest was given, and the couple received 25 War Bonds at a dinner hosted by the Harrisons. Mr Jones teaches in a district school and is a justice of the peace. Mrs Jones is active in local lodge and church groups. They have two daughters, Mrs Harrison and Hazel Jones.
Announcement of Miss Pauline B Kaplin sister of Dr. Meyer Kaplin Brooklyn to Oscar Bernstein son of Mr and Mrs Isadore Bernstein 1457 Fifth Avenue at Rabbi Isaac Teicher home 148 Second Street on Saturday July 17 Private Bernstein returns to Los Angeles post after 1 day furlough He was educated at Crosby High School Waterbury Conn and was at Watervliet Arsenal when he entered service Mrs Bernstein attended schools in Brooklyn and will reside there for the duration.
Verda Nelson Sage Senior daughter of Henry C Nelson of Brunswick Road married Staff Sergeant Guy H Purdy Jr son of Mrs Purdy of Fonda in the Cathedral of All Saints at AVaans wALUALLYs Trev. officiated by Archdeacon Hastings. The bride wore a white pique dress with orchid bouquet and 2 white Testaments. Best man was Lauren Fonda. attendant Winifred EB Smith. Wedding breakfast at Hotel Wellington. They will honeymoon Boston and summer at Martha's Vineyard. Purdy stationed there. Verda is a Sage College senior. Purdy a Hoosac School and Hobart College graduate.
Mrs John G Lynes of Maple Street Hudson Falls announces the engagement of her daughter Hylda Marian Lynes to Donald Charles Geer son of Charles A Geer of Kingsbury. The couple plans a wedding in the near future.
Personal notices list Grant Avenue residents Mr and Mrs Willam Morgan at Cossaguna Lake and Misses Agnes Coteux Mary Darey Rosemary Murrey and Dorothy Dwyer visiting Cobbbleshire Cottage Lake George. Ellis L Hakes and Mrs J F Hardenburgh of Cropseyville return from Lake George vacation. Henry McNeil convalesces after Samaritan Hospital operation. Mary Elizabeth Foxell hosted by Lieut Col George Alten Brace USMC. Lucier family and Connally family return from Harratt Cottage Harraton Lake Caroga Lake vacation.
Mrs James Laurence Meader of 1 Second Street travels to Bennington VI to visit Mrs Thomas Vail of First Street for a week. Return to Troy Miss Rebecca P Flint Caldwell and Miss Doris L Crockett Ingleside return from Indian Lake where they spent their vacation.
Engagement announced for Miss Madeline Ellu Morrissey daughter of Mr. and Mrs Hart Morrissey of South Glens Falls to Pfc John W Morrissey son of Mr and Mrs John Morrissey of Hudson Falls. No wedding date set. Pfc Morrissey serves with Headquarters Squadron San Francisco Air Defense Wing.
Miss Marion Snedecor became Mrs Emil Yost in a Saturday evening ceremony at Pleasantdale. Rev E B Ellison Cunningham of Olivet Presbyterian officiated. The couple will reside in Washington DC where the groom works in construction. Guests traveled from New York City and Detroit. the bride previously worked in the clerical department at Haver straw State Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Edouard Chevalier of Halfmoon were honored by children and relatives Saturday night for their 38th wedding anniversary. Guests enjoyed decorated rooms, a buffet supper, and a large central cake. The couple has 11 children and several grandchildren, with three children in the armed forces.
Seventeen-year-old James R. Moran of Schenectady was fined $100 in Schenectady Police Court after pleading guilty to seizing a young woman by the shoulders as she walked in Yale Cemetery on July 5. Moran claimed it was an accident but the woman freed herself, screamed, and Moran fled before being arrested later by a police officer.
Frank Gannett of Gannett Newspapers announced a national food conference to be held at the Sherman Hotel in Chicago on September 9 and 10. He cited appeals from agricultural heads in 16 states and U S Senators, urging leadership to boost next year’s food production and improve current food handling to feed armed forces and sustain civilians.
Miss Emma Elizabeth Pickering daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph J Pickering of Watervliet married Pvt Charles L Oothout son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd L Oothout at a ceremony in the bride’s home conducted by Rev Angus Seamans of Schenectady. The couple will take a short wedding trip to New York. Both are Watervliet High School graduates.
The piece ranks Herbert Swope against speed and endurance in political debating, recalling clashes with Lloyd George and Clemenceau at Versailles, a famed Marcosson exchange, and a playful jab at Yost and Lasker. It contrasts Swope’s charisma with rivals while noting aging effects and a caution about overreach.
The weekly perpetual novena at St. Paul the Apostle Church will be held at 7 30 pm today and close with benediction. After each mass, ticket returns to Mrs Joseph F Conroy are for Friday night s lawn party on church grounds and should be completed soon to announce the general committee report. Personal notices mention several local residents and visits Mrs Reid remains at her father s home for a few days.
Cheektowaga Fire Chief Valentine Mandel was late for his war plant job because a trolley he boarded was struck by lightning. He fled the car, summoned firefighters, helped extinguish the trolley fire, then returned to continue toward his work.
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