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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1959
Page
20
The North Colonie Central School District announces a summer swimming program at Shaker High School with registration open this week. The beginner’s session runs July 20 31 at Kings College Park Pool Albany under the Albany County Chapter American Red Cross with transportation provided, while other classes at Shaker High School pool are self supporting on a 4 tee basis. Registration closes June 15.
Shaker High announces a summer program with Student Swimming Stroke Improvement sessions from June 29 to July 24 and July 27 to August 21, plus Junior Red Cross life saving, handicapped swimming, senior life saving, adult relays, and recreational pool hours June 28 to August 22. A yearbook staff assembly at Shaker High also updates student leadership roles and a Students Day program.
The schedule lists a 7:30 pm Novena at St Ambrose Church and an Inquiry Class. Confessions are at 7:30 pm Thursday, with Masses on Friday at 6:40 and 11, First Saturday Masses at 7 and 8 am. SL Ambrose School closes for the year with a waiting list for new entrants. parents urged to report to the school promptly about fall return.
A public hearing is set for June 1 at Town Hall to consider a proposed ordinance by the Calonie Town Board banning parking on Upper London Road from Crumilie Road northward for 580 feet. The plan includes two brick pillars at Townview Manor entrances and landscaping. Chairmen David Rinvrick and Monroe Dixson lead the beautification effort with the Towne Sid association hosting the next Averett Road meeting in June.
Calvary Church releases weekly agenda under Mrs Horis Mayes. Senior choir rehearsal Thursday at 345 pm led by Horis Mayes. Men's club and Ladies Night program Saturday 630 pm at Colonie American Legion Tall on Osborne Veal. Holy Communion services Sunday at 600 am and 1100 am. Special pastor discretionary fund envelopes available. Sunday School picnic June 2 at Crooked Lake Methodist Farm 10 am to 4 pm bring own lunch. Infant baptism and Children's Day observed June 2 with services at 930 am and 1400 pm.
Teachers Sued A. Maniea and Mehert A. Whiten won gold medals in the Albany County senior high school exhibit competition celebrating New York history. Their Shaker Wish School exhibit titled World’s Fair 1959 showcased New York State development, including photography through Ansco cameras and IBM displays, with many contributions from over 100 firms. More than 5,000 adults and 4,000 students viewed the fair, culminating in an International Festival at Shaker High attended by over 1,000 people. Monica and Whaley will advance to the state competition this summer.
A derelict house and a barn on the Mead Estate west of Adiegadack Slee Co Mant tm Colonie burned Sunday after a bush fire started the blaze. Schuyler Heights Fire Co fought the flames after an alarm at 3 pm, with about 25 volunteers aiding. Fire prevented spread to surrounding brush and the site lay near the Troy Shaker road by the steel plant. Fire Chief Edward Flynn led the response.
Mrs Eastwood Hens selected to lead the Latham Home Demonstration Unit with Mrs Marshall Hastwood as chairman. New officers include Mrs Arthur Grosvenor as vice chairman, Mrs Theodore Kane as secretary, and Mrs Robert Halisler as treasurer.
Governor Rockfeller announced the appointment of William D. Krebs of Folsiam as special county judge of St. Lawrence County for a term ending December 1950. Krebs succeeds Benjamin Abraham, who resigned March 2.
Russian Music to be featured at Shaker High School as the Choral Society of Maplewood presents a program of Russian folk and classical songs. The Cappella Choir will be directed by Thomas Bushollow with Justin Janenege, linking to St. Aas Russian Orthodox Laren of Maplewood. The concert supports the Rus Club and school cultural activities.
Cambridge PTA meeting elected Mrs. Richard Ross as president with Mrs. William Yao as vice president and Mrs. Marjorie Melatury secretary, while Mrs. Howard Warned became treasurer. Retiring president Dr. Clark received thanks for his year of service as officers and committees were saluted. The group reported 86.98 dollars raised for a scholarship fund at a recent party. A spring concert program featured various student ensembles with about 200 participants and refreshments followed the meeting.
Syracuse University awarded 1,829 degrees yesterday at its 15th commencement. The speaker was Dean Finn Crawford, retiring next month after 40 years as vice chancellor.
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