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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1967
Page
24
In Tannersville near Onteora Lake Greene County state police recovered the body of 54 year old George Van Derdoes of Queens yesterday. Police said he drowned accidentally while swimming in the lake on Wednesday.
A renowned author offers fresh insights on charm asking if it can be bought or painted on or if it must come from within. This feature is one of 40 pieces in the August Digest highlighting personality and appeal.
Four area residents were named to the Dean's List for the spring term at State University College at Plattsburgh. Marilyn J. Harris of Troy, a junior nursing major. Stephen Hodges of Berlin, a son of Mr and Mrs Hodges. Carlisle A. Pitcher, a Waterford resident, and Ruth Pitcher, his wife, were recognized for academic excellence. The narrative also recounts the Pitchers' 25th wedding anniversary celebration at their Waterford home with guests from multiple states and Canada.
Sally J. Grozzo of Mechanicville and Victoria A. Gorsky of Greenwich are recognized as Dean's List undergraduates. Grozzo attends Mechanicville High School and majors in liberal arts with English. Gorsky is a Greenwich Central School graduate pursuing secondary education with a mathematics specialization. Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA required.
Two Waterford couples renewed their wedding vows among friends and longtime relations yesterday. The event marked a joyful reaffirmation of marriage vows in a small ceremony attended by family and neighbors.
Convalescing Mrs Lesley Rasmussen rests at her residence 6 N Harrison Street Waterford following recent surgery at Albany Medical Center Hospital.
In National Division play Cuomo's defeated Higgins 8-5. Winning pitcher Armand Patregnani and catcher Dom Gabriel led Cuomo's. Key hitters included Bill Robitaille, Patregnani, Bill Clairmont, Ray Moore, Gabriel, and Ray Valigorsky. Higgins pitcher Jerry Bull and fielder Brian Roberts pitched for Higgins. Seitz, Spanswick, Roberts, Melewski, DeBell, Bull, and Cicchinelli produced multiple hits for Higgins.
Kavanaugh Hook and Ladder Co defeated Troy Marines 13 to 10 in a softball game at Waterford Halfmoon High School Field. Moose Archambault pitched for the winners with Jim Flynn catching. Sgt Richard Wandler took the loss and Sgt Tony Kurkosky earned the save or notched the other score credited.
Waterford Police Chief Arthur H. Fredette has resumed active duty after a recent surgery at St Marys Hospital. He recuperated following the procedure and is back on the force.
Lt Gov Malcolm Wilson condemned a wave of lawlessness sweeping the nation at the New York State American Legion convention in Buffalo. He urged law and order as a path to civil rights and social progress and warned that a minority elements threaten gains. Mayor Sedita and Erie County Executive Rath spoke, with Sedita praising Buffalo’s handling of recent racial discord.
Henry K Brown 29 Neddo St Whitehall gas station and garage owner died suddenly Tuesday morning at Glens Falls Hospital Funeral services set for 11 a m today at Jillison Funeral Home Whitehall Rev George Greenough Presbyterian Church. Survived by wife Evelyn two daughters Sally Whitehall and Shirley Wood Clemens son Raymond Whitehall four sisters Nellie Smith Winston Twyman Pauline Josselin Dorothy Bennett four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Interment in Greenmount Cemetery
London reports that Britain provided 585.48 million dollars in economic aid to developing countries during the previous year, according to the Ministry of Overseas Development.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told UPI the Vietnam conflict is a test of America's commitment to resist aggression. Speaking to American Legion sponsored youths at the State Department auditorium he warned aggressors that armed conquest cannot succeed and emphasized U.S. resolve in Vietnam and foreign policy.
Hong Kong Star reports 13 Red Army districts back Premier Chou En Lai and denounce Mao Zedong and Liu Shaoqi after alleged revolts in Wuhan and protests in Peking. Generals demand Mao and Liu resign, threaten to pivot to Chou, allow cultural revolution to continue civilly.
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