Pilot Demonstrates Perilous Exit At Bennington Airshow
George A West proprietor of the Mo hawk Valley Aviation Co at Marrimen Airport North Adgem gave an unexpected finale to his How Not to Fly stunt during an airshow at Bennington Airport. While exiting a spin in the final stunt the undercarriage failed and a emergency landing ensued.
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George A. West
North Adame
Mohawk Valley Aviation Co
Marrimen
North Adgem
Bennington
Weat
Banking man pilots biplane crash near runway
A banking man in a biplane crashed beside the runway causing substantial damage but the aircraft remained upright. He was not seriously hurt, suffering only bruised shins, after which he circled the field and made a safe landing in another plane to prove he was uninjured.
Long lived captive alligators show no aging signs
A study notes captive alligators surviving up to fifty years with no observable aging indicators. Researchers report stable health and vitality across extended lifespans, suggesting slower aging processes in controlled environments.
Local Notes From Amsterdam And Nearby Towns
A roundup of social events and visits in Amsterdam and surrounding areas. Charles Viall of Amsterdam spent the weekend with brothers Jacob and Israel Viall. Harold and wife return from their wedding trip to reside in Johnsonville. Syracuse University student Carl Cleaves spends summer with Frank and Mrs Cleaves. Dr. C. W. Barth and Mrs. Barth visited family in Newbury. Ellsworth Hemstreet returns from two weeks with Rev John Burton in Mont Holly NJ. A square dancing party by the Boys 4-H Club at the Red Schoolhouse Verbeek Avenue District. Mrs BE A Putnam hosted cards honoring Mrs Peter Fischback of Mellon WI. prizes to Fischback and Mrs Niels Anderson. Trinity Episcopal Auxiliary Guild meets at Mrs Margaret Spence’s Valley Falls home on Thursday, June 9. Building Fund card party netted $65. Albert and family visiting Amsterdam. birthday for Albert Viall noted. St John’s Day observed by Victor Lodge F&AM and Victor iar Chapter, OES at Masonic Temple June 26 with breakfast and church service. A pound of finished steel sold for about four cents at the mill. Monthly tea by Women’s United Society of First Presbyterian held at Mrs Charles J Connolly’s Manletuy home. action by Mrs Louis F Martin, Mrs Edward Van Leuven, Mrs Charles Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Charles Reilly hosted a Saturday evening party on East Street with organ music and gifts for the new home. Guests hailed from Albany, Slingerlands, Schenectady and Schaghticoke.
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Charles Viall
Amsterdam
Jacob
Israel Viall
Harold MacNulty
Johnsonville
Carl Cleaves
Syracuse University
Frank Cleaves
C. W. Barth
Newbury
Robert Barth
Ellsworth Hemstreet
Rev
John Burton
Mont Holly
N. J
Red Schoolhouse
Verbeek Avenue
BE. A. Putnam
Peter Fischback
Mellon
Wis
Daniel Viall
Albert Viall
St. John's Day
Victor Lodge
F&a.m
Victoriar
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Albany
Slingerlands
Schenectady
Schaghticoke
Pioneer Brush Manufacturer Dies At 83
George Edgar McMurray longtime Lansingburg brush pioneer died at his home age 83 after months of illness. He founded brushes for cotton mills and traveled widely, retaining Lansingburg as his home. Surviving are his wife Miss Mary Moore and brother Charles A. McMurray. Funeral at Easow Chapel with requiem mass at St Augustine's Church. He retired last June due to health.
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George Edgar McMurray
Lansingburg
6106Th Street
Mr. McMurray
William McMurray
Lanzingburg
America
Oakwood Cemetery
George McMurray
South
Atlante
Greenvilla
St|se Ieee Ana
Augustine's Church
JascMurray
McMurray
Edgar
Anas Baker
Canada
Murray
Mary Moora
Ge Industry
Moet Neva
Charles A. Meef
Tle
Hudson
Easow Chapel
Second Avenue
St. Augustine's Church
Scotland
Lamaingburg
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LIFE
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Turin
Maly
Oremceo
Florence
Pioneer Brush
Troy Camera Shop
Broadway
Troy
Repeire Hande
Crystels
Modernella Troy
Lancia
Duchess Helena Curtis
Lou
Empress Nestle
Castile
United States
U.S
Banks OF Troy
the Troy Savings Bank
THE
Manufacturers National Bank
National City Bank
Union National Bank
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