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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1949

Page

7

Troy Girl Bride Joins Fontaine in Double Ring Nuptials

Miss Joan Theresa Phoenix daughter of Mr and Mrs William E Phoenix of 336 Fourth Street and George J Fontaine son of Mr and Mrs Leo P Fontaine of 123 Ontario Street Cohoes were married in a double ring ceremony at St Marys Church officiated by Rev Thomas J Meehan. The wedding featured Nuptial Mass with organ by Miss Agnes Sheeran and vocal selections by Mrs Anthony Phoenix. The bridal party included matron of honor Mrs Peter F Charette and bridesmaids Miss Ronnie Arakelian and Miss Gerald Fontaine. Gerald Fontaine served as best man with ushers William K E Phoenix and Lawrence Charbonneau. The bride wore a white satin gown with seed pearls and rhinestones and carried a mother of pearl prayer book with white orchid. The reception for 206 guests followed at the Airport Inn with attire described as print gowns for the mothers. The couple will reside at 335 Fourth Street and plan a motor trip to Washington and the South after a reception. The guest list included relatives from Memphis Shelton Conn Bennington Montgomery Ala and Jackson Miss along with the bride’s brother Capt Homer J Phoenix of Maxwell Field Alabama.

Joan Theresa Phoenix William E Phoenix George J. Fontaine Leo P. Fontaine Ontario Street Cohoes St. Mary's Church Thomas J. Meehan Agnes Sheeran Anthony Phoenix Shelton, Conn Airport Inn Phoenix Catholic Central High School Cluett, Peabody & Co. Inc Fontaine Keveny Academy Navy Cluett, Peabody & Co Inc Washington South Fourth Street Memphis Teen Shelton Conn Bennington Montgomery Ala Jackson Msgs Homer J Phoenix Maxwell Field

Women's Club Plans Dinner at The Mansion

The Women's Club of St Paul the Apostle's Church outlined details for a granual dinner set for June 15 at The Mansion on Waterford Mechanicville Road. Co chairs are Mrs John L Curley and Mrs C R Becker. Reservations run by Mrs Paul Hinchey with helpers Mrs Gerald B Fitzgerald Mrs Paul Sasse and Mrs William Brady. Transport and accessories chaired by Mrs dares Dundon with committee members Mrs Ernest Facteau and Mrs William Conway. Reservations close June 6.

Waterford-Mechanicville Road Women's Club St Paul the Apostle's Church John L Curley C R Becker Paul Hinchey Gerald B Fitzgerald Paul Sasse William Brady Dares Dundon Walter Kane Ernest Facteau Wiliam Conway

Miss Hope Married Miss Hope Miller in St Augustine’s rectory

Miss Helen Margeret Hope daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hope of 474 Ninth Avenue wed William H H Miller son of Mrs Hannah Miller of 228 Fourth Avenue at St Augustine's rectory with Rev William Martin officiating. Maid of honor Betty Hope and best man Victor Miller. The bride wore ivory slippers satin with cathedral train and veil, carried white prayer book with purple orchid. Reception for 150 at Crooked Lake Hotel. The couple will reside at 627 Fifth Avenue after a trip to Niagara Falls.

Helen Margeret Hope George Hope Ninth F Avenue William HH. Miller Hannah Miller Fourth Avenue St Augustine's Rectory Crooked Lake Hope Lansingburgh High School Broadway Manufacturers National Bank Marco Chemical Co Noagara Falls Fifth Avenue

Couple's Nuptials Solemnized Amid Shower and Luncheon

Theresa Dowd of this city honored at a shower and luncheon at Miss Jean A Sidebotham's home Ma Ple Acres Melrose. Dowd to wed Edward D Johnson of Mount Vernon in June. Guests from Troy Waterford Watervliet. Hostess aided by her mother and Mrs Emma Wilton. Aita Mary Hewson and Anthony C Gauthier wed May 21 at St John the Baptist in North Bennington.

Mee Theresa Dowd Jean A. Sidebotham Maple Acres Melrose

Lewis Urges Congress to Pass Mine Safety Bill

Personal Washington report notes UMW leader John L. Lewis denounces state officials and coal operators over mine safety. He urges federal inspectors to close mines with imminent danger and criticizes those who ignore safety provisions.

Lewis Congress

Memorial Day Observances Outline Mechanicville Events

Citizens gathered at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Hudson View Cemetery for Memorial Day ceremonies. Veterans from past wars led marches, with addresses by local officials, and a parade featuring color guards, bands, and auxiliary units. Community events followed in various churches, clubs, and parks with talks, picnics, and planned anniversaries.

Cagion South Central Avenue Emmanuel Vincent Fred H. Clark American Legion Earl D. Wooddell Ernest Cariica John A. Whalen St. Paul's Church Harry Thompson Claus Lemmerman Henry Richards John DeVito George Garland John Gallagher Joseph Francis Tapa James Foreno Harry D Connor Joseph Mo Peters-Purcell Post Mechanicville Post Mechanicville City Band Peters-Purcell Post Bugle Deam Corps Henry F Lefko Post Riverside Veterans’ Memorial River Bank Ernest J. Anutch UCLA St.Paul's Church Bonor Troy Soldiers’ and Sailors

Personal Shower Honors Mire Edna Jo at Atlantic Avenue

Mary Centor of Atlantic Avenue hosted a Saturday evening personal shower for her niece Mire Edna Jo. The event featured a pink and white theme with readings by Mre Lert and Hart and songs by Mies Marziure Fried Mase Anne Fields and Mise Dooley. The humor and occasion were warmly noted by attendees.

Mise Mary Centor Atlantic Avenue Mire Edna Jo Hart Mies Marziure Anne Fields Mise Dooley

Annual Dinner Tonight At Aver Park Catholic Women’s Club

The Catholic Women's Club of Aver Park and Weet Sand Lake Sill host their annual dinner tonight. Read more details on reservation and venue changes, with local leaders and organizers urging attendance.

Catholic Women's Club of Aver Park Weet Sand Lake Sill Charce

Cohoes Bride Weds at Bernard’s Rectory in Cohoes

Miss Helen Nugent daughter of Mrs Gertrude Nugent of 18 Congress Street Cohoes and J Howard Baker of 38 Hudson Avenue Green Island wed at Bernard’s Rectory Cohoes on Saturday at 11 am Rev Peter H Smith officiated with Mrs Edward F Gregory matron of honor Henry J Gentile as best man A reception followed at The Mansion and couple flew to Bermuda for honeymoon returning to 238 Congress Street Cohoes

At. Bernard's Cohoes Mias Helen EB. Nugent Mra Gertrude Nugent Congress Street J. Howard Baker Hudson Avenue Green Island Peter H. Smith Edward F. Gregory Henry J. Gentile

Ve Sand Lake Wedding Ties Two in Troy Nuptials

Joft Marys rectory officiated by Rev James Meehan as Edna M Hendy daughter of Arthur Ferguson of Went Sand Lake wed Charles M Flynn son of Martha Flynn of 112 Third Street. Bride wore blue with orchid corsage. Best man was Thomas Flynn Jr. Reception at Journey's End Hotel Went Sand Lake. Groom with Ludlow Valve Co in Troy. They plan a New York trip then reside at 445 Tenth Street.

Mary Mra Edna M. Hendy Arthur Ferguson Weatland Lake Charles M. Flynn Martha Flynn 112 Third Street James Meehan Harry Bailey Thomas Flynn, Jr Journey's End Went Sand Lake Ludlow Valve Co Troy New York Tenth Street

Mrs Van Keuren To Head Auxiliary At Trinity Church

Officers were elected at the closing meeting of Trinity Episcopal Church Woman's Auxiliary. Mrs J Freeman Van Keuren was named treasurer with Mrs William Bhupiway and Mrs Marvin H Anderson as vice presidents. Mrs Henry Ker and Mrs Leroy Lester presided at the tea and invitations were issued for the annual tea on Oct 28 to 16. The group plans a Nov 14 16 fair and the wedding of Miss Mary Virginia Calhoun and Warren Lindsay Frost was announced for June 16 at 2 30 at a Boston summer residence.

Trinity Episcopal Church J. Freeman van Keuren William Bhupiway Marvin H. Anderson Henry Ker Teaj Leroy Lester Library of the Albany Howard Seaman Academy Man of the Mothers’ Association Con Off Junction Douglass May Douglas A. Calhoun Mary Virginia Calhoun Warren Lindsay Frost Warren Frost Essex Marcia Paris Junction Harry A Paris North Lake Avenue Gradnun Curry Col Prof Iage Boston Mass Commerce Thomas R. Lawson St John’s A Miss Paris Monson Mass Castle

Week End in Scarsdale Visit by Newland and Brown Parties

Mr and Mrs Arthur T Newland and Mrs Newlands brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs George Brown spent the week end in Scarsdale. They called on Mr and Mrs Charles Salle before returning to town. Rev Tage Trison of Palm Beach formerly rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church is in town visiting Mrs Thomas Vail and plans a Denmark vacation. Peter Taylor, a student at Boston Academy, returned to town to spend the summer with his parents Representative and Mrs Dean P Taylor.

Scarsdale Arthur T Newlandse East Acres Newlands George Brown Charles Salle Denmark Tage Trison Palm Beach St Paul's Epicopal Church Caty Thomas Vail New York Peter Taylor Wo! Hston Academy Tve Dean P Taylor

Bethlehem Rebekah Lodge to Hold Supper Meeting

A supper will precede the Bethlehem Rebekah Lodge No 42 meeting tomorrow at Diamond Rock Hall. The supper will be served at 2 o’clock under the direction of Mrs Jennie Barnymi and Mrs Viola Tickumtt. Details refer to the dusite secession 16 slated for Sam.

Bethlehem

Valley Falls Notes on Visits and Club Gatherings

Valley Falls residents hosted relatives and friends over the weekend with trips to Cape Cod and Hartford. Theresa Lutz of New York stayed with relatives, while the Lewis family visited South Bend Indiana. Mr and Mrs Washburn and Mr and Mrs Williams of Glens Falls vacationed at Cape Cod. Mr John McLaughlin Sr and George Brynden spent the holiday with the Walkers in Hartford. Ray Walker and daughter returned to La Crosse Wisconsin after months here due to his mother's death. Mrs Frederick Fisk entertained Evening Birdse Club members, prizes went to Mrs Raymond Sherman Mrs Herman T Sharpe and Mrs Donald Burton. Hoosick Valley Parent Teacher Association meets today at Community Hall with officer installation.

Washington John L. Lewis United Mine Workers’ Chief Congress Walter Maloney Hoosick Street Cape Cod Frank Gulli Greene Street Sycaway Indiana Gatland Woodrow Court Rochester Bessie Lillian Miller South Lake Avenue New York Virginia Dick Bert Deh Wiliam Thompson Weedrow Court Coccavuna Thompson Frederick W Robb St. Petersburg Fla North Bennington Valentine Ott Central Avenue Haze Osgood Ka Glen Avenue Kay Schoonmaker Coolidge Avenue Pasqualia Passaretti Seventeenth Street Schounmaker Adirondacks David Onderdonk Rensselaer George Woodling Theresa Lutz Leslie Guford Clifford A Lewis and Son South Bend Ind Edward Washburn RobertWilliams Glens Falls Ebrdse Club Raymond Sherman Herman T. Sharpe Donald Burton Hoosck

Troy Chamber Plans Future Growth and Jubilee Advertise Troy

James F. O Crowley outlines Chamber of Commerce program for better housing through private industry, new business and payroll growth, riverbank beautification, a civic center, and improved downtown parking. He envisions using Troy’s history to attract attention, highlighting Uncle Sam Wilson and the publishing of Twas the Night Before Christmas. Community notices follow, including a whooping cough clinic and Calvary Methodist events.

Chamber of Commerce James F. O'Crowley Troy Zamuil W. Mee Cochrane Chamber Hendrick Hudson O'Crowley Sam Wilson Uncle Sam Manufacturers National City Union National

Local Social Roundup From Albany and Lake George

Latham William Burke back from St Marys Hospital. Dr Nathan Frater returns from fishing trip in Canada. Mrs William Hubbs confined to Childrens Hospital in Albany. Mr and Mrs Phillip Florman and Julie spend weekend at Brant Lake summer home. Mrs Bella Dill and Doris Patterson at Orchard House Lake George. Evelyn Webster student nurse from Samaritan Hospital visits parents William and Mary Webster. Mrs Rhea Hill hosts bridge with guests Edgs eg.

Wiliam Burke St Mary's Hospital Nathan Frater Canada Willam Hubbs George Street Albany Phillip Florman Julie Latham ‘Heights Brant Lake Bella Dill Florence, Patterson Doris Patterson Orchard House Lake George Evelyn Webster Samaritan Hospital William Webster Rhea Hill Bridge

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Troy Girl Bride Women’s Club Miss Hope Helene Curtis Tru Levin di Corotner Frederic Tru Curl Eska Cold Waves Charm Beauty Salon Canty Orimada Third Street George J, Fontaine Perry Hammer W. H. Miller Drea Aita Mary Hewson Anthony C Gauthier Imarriage St John the Baptist Church Thomas Howson Mary A Gauthier William L Dignan John Hewson Lews Gauthier Helen Hewson Victor G. Gauthier Mary Aenes Hewson Flower North Dennington High School EZ Mills. Inc Fijur Lubricating Corp Mechanicville The King’s Daughters Westminster Club Park Avenue King's Daughters Eillen Wilbur Bemus Heights Herrick’s Art Press North Main Street Mary Sodalty Church of the Assumption Jeremiah Smith OFM St Anthony-on-the- Hudson Ann Pignatelli Mary DeLucia Rey Serafino Aurigerama Clara Ponzillo Memorial Baptist Coscayuna Lake Coscayuna Baptist Crescent Temple Pythian Pythwan Temple Emma Garland Woman's Society of Chmedian Service Methodist Church Rotary George G. Messick Mechanicville Rotary Club Women's Baptist League of the Memorial Baptist Church Park Aventur Jéramce Womens Auxiliary MCA Chitt Philip R. Nornan Speadime South Main Street Cty Eide Call Troy Cohoees Mrs. van Keuren Valley Falls O’crowley Tracy Hotchkiss Chariag Frodigh William Edgar Burton Kenneth Burton Sr Weet Bpringuard Nellie Pardridge Harold Robinson Gordon Robinson Gregory Ticonderoga Lennox Robinson Res Denta Latham William Geyer Ted Poughkeepsie Allan ‘Galloway Richard Hewitt Old London Road Galloway William Peters Marjorie Russell Sutton Russell, Jr Coxsadle Sutton Peters Pam Calvary Methodist Church Ernest F Tripp Ies Jane Studios River ST Mechenneville Melvin €. Livingston Clark’s Gift Shop Trey Frean
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