Patten Post Plans Renovation of Quarters on Broadway
Lt John A. Patten Post American Legion announces a complete renovation of its three story Broadway building. New commander Bylveater Garighan says all floors will be cleaned renovated and painted with completion hoped for early September. A membership drive aims to add at least fifty new members to strengthen delegates for the state convention in Syracuse late August. Members urged to display flags for Flag Day.
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John A. Patten
American Legion
Broadway
Bylveater Garighan
Munday
Garrahan
Syracuse
Barclay Club Defeats St Bridget's in Low-Scoring Win
Barclay Jermain Club edged St Bridget's 2 to 0 at the Saints diamond in Watervliet City Softball League play. Bill Haskell pitched three hits for the winners, while Tom Lyons held Barclay to four hits. The decisive runs came in the sixth on three singles and a walk, with Schoonmaker, Baxter, Harris, and Oathout delivering the key hits. Giza provided the lone extra-base hit for St Bridget's. Catcher for Jermain was Schoonmaker. White and Poff shared catching duties for St Bridget's. The win lifts Jermain into a tie for fifth at 7-5. St Bridget's stands 7-2.
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Barclay Jermain
Watervliet City
St. Fridget
Saints
Bill Haskell
Hurley Tom Lyons
Jermain
Schoonmaker
Baxter
Harris
Oathout
Giza
St. Bridget's
Doug Schnenmaker
Hiawatha Court Anniversary Tonight at Waterville Temple
Hiawatha Court Order of Amarith will mark its thirtieth anniversary at the Watervilet Masonic Temple with invited guests Apollo Court Troy and Palestine Court Lansinghurs. Guests will join in a ceremonial portion followed by a 6 p.m. covered dish supper and a 7 p.m. meeting led by Mrs. Ruth Wilson and John McBain. A carnival with booths, a fortune teller, and a fish pond will close the evening, with Mrs. Dorothy Brown handling the supper and Mrs. Nancy Forster and Mrs. Louise Carr supervising the carnival.
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Hiawatha Court
Order of Amaranth
Wight
Watervilet
Masonic Temple
Apollo Court
Troy
Palestine Court
Lansinghurs
Ruth Wilson
John McBain
Dorothy Brown
Nancy Forster
Louise Carr
Elks Auxiliary Plans Fall Party For Children
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of Waterview Lodge voted to switch from a former plan and host a fall party for children at Fairfarw and St Colman's Homes. The group outlined a date and details during a Monday meeting led by President Charles Ferpterd with other officers present.
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Waterview
Elis
Fairfarw
St Colman’s
Shade Peyaurr
Elke
Bear Mountain
Jay
Mede Nethar
Mevie
Charles Ferpterd
Three Sons Share Ji Mother's Estate
The will of Mrs Mary Bonfanti leaves her estate to three sons Joseph Trecanza Peter Desannas and Carmel Bonfant i. The probate transfers were admitted to Surrogate Edward G Tre Pamper. Fire department officials reported a blaze at the scene with remains and a managed response.
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Joseph Trecanza
Peter Desannas
Avenus
Carmel Bonfanth
Wissel
Legion Auxiliary Social Benefit Tomorrow
The Thomas B. Flynn Port American Legion Auxiliary invites members and guests to a social tomorrow evening. Under chairwoman Mrs Eleanor Diamond with assistant Mia Dorothy Williams, proceeds support the welfare fund for benevolent work in summer and winter. Tables chairs supervision by Mrs Mary Pelkey and Mrs Carolyn Gillespie, games led by Mrs Margaret Whalen and Mrs Mary Lyon, receptionists Mrs Kristina Labombard and Mrs Catherine Malarchik.
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P.m
Thomas B. Flynn Port
American Legion, Auxiliary
Eleanor Diamond
Mia
Dorothy Williams
Mary Pelkey
Carolyn Gillespie
Mian
Margaret Whalen
Mary Lyon
Mra
Kriatina Labombard
Catherine Malarchik
Watervliet Swim Drive to Aid City Youths Planned
Five Watervliet youths under 16 were detained in a vandalism probe affecting three local offices. Police recovered $57 plus items. parents to present at Albany County Children’s Court. Meanwhile a citywide Learn to Swim campaign for summer training will run July 23 with registration June 26 to 30 at the Civic Center.
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F. W. Connors
Watervilet
Watervilee
Albany County Children's Court
Maurice J. Ken Inan
Waterville
Connors
Placia
West Side Structural Co., Inc
Nineteenth Street
Tenth Avenue
Boswell, Inc
James T. Young
Nineteenth
Civic Center l
Civic Center
Mande
Thomas P. Cavanaugh
Watervliet Civic Chest Inc
Lewis Challoux
City Reg Cross
Haltmanshin
Adam Srabiet
Veterans Memorial
Second Avenue
Gram
Jdack Roach
RPI
Marcia Graham
Red Cross
Willam Healey
City
Mra. i Graloux
Red Cros
Columbia Club Plans Surprise Summer Program
Columbia Club of WaterVilet gathers after tonight’s business session for a summer program. President John J. Carroll notes a fashion show report by Mrs Carroll and outlines three club picnics beginning June 28 on K. of C. grounds. Mrs Moran chairs outings with Mrs Cook and Mrs Robarta assisting.
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Columbia Club of WaterVilet
Mia
John J. Carroll
Mia. Carroll
Amal
Watervilet K. of C
Republican Club Elects Officers At Watervliet Meeting
The newly formed Watervliet Republican Club met Monday night at 1888 Broadway to choose officers and plan the fall campaign. Helen A. Hoplock was elected president with Lewis Paley as first vice president and Dorothy McBain as second vice president. Eleanor Paley became recording secretary, Jean Valenti corresponding secretary, Paul Bradley treasurer, and Warren DeLallo counsel. The group outlined participation in the common election pending city committee approval and planned an all day Lake George outing for July with Hoplock to appoint committees at the next meeting.
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Young Republican Club of
Maplewood Volunteer Fire Department Names Officers
Andrew Kerr was named president of the Maplewood Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. He will be assisted by vice president Andrew Hetko, secretary Anthony Behuniak, and treasurer John Dzubinsky. William Machnick was elected director for three years. The nominating committee was led by Peter Spinda. Peter Checkta, outgoing vice president, presided as plans were made for two annual summer events.
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Maplewood Volunteer Fire Department, Inc
Andrew Kerr
Andrew Hetko
Anthony Behuniak
John Dzubinsky
Wiliam Machnick
Peter Spinda
Peter Checkta
Crganization
Old Age Benefits Bill Sparks Senate Debate And Plans
The second annual picnic is set for Labor Day at Snyder's Lake with Mr Spinda named chairman for arrangements and the membership to meet Tuesday July 4 to advance plans. Washington AP Sen Walter F George urged a more liberal social security program to cover about 10 million more people and raise benefits as the bill moves through the Senate.
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Snyder's Lake
Spinda
Washington
Walter F. George
D-Ga
Senate
House
George
Green Island Hardball Tryouts at Vets Stadium
Green Island to hold tryouts for a new village baseball team at Vets Stadium supervised by Hank Coon. The event aims to revive local baseball glory once led by Iste Tony Cummings of K C fame, with a start time listed as 7 pm though a conflicting note mentions 9 30 am.
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Vets’ Stadium
Green Island
Hank Coon
Tony Cummings
K-C. Fame
Hank Conn
Pete Pulgan
Watervliet Elks Flag Day Ceremony Planned Tonight
Plans for Flag Day ceremonies are set by Watervliet Lodge of Elks for 7 p.m. in the lodge room. J Wilson James will give an address with George Halpin as principal speaker on Americanism. Exalted ruler Martin J. Houlihan invites the public to attend, Elks Quartet will sing, Lloyd DeMaranville leads the program, and a party and dance follow Saturday at the clubhouse.
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Watervliet Lodge of Elks
J. Wilson James
George Halpin
Martin J. Houlihan
Elks Quartet
Lloyd DeMaranville
Tomht
Film On Trailer Camp Life Shown To Rotary Club
A damaged OCR record notes a Rotary Club meeting where a film titled Camp Life Shown I To Rotary Club was shown. The intro references Mr Grant and several named locals as presenters and attendees at Waterview Rotary Club fellowship.
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Rotary Club
Mr Grant Sens
Varios Wintley
Caronghet
Waterview Rotary
Chua
Om Fellowshij
Prestseran Church
Troak Atsnay
Numerau Arenes
Anon Kruce Canyon
Hien Naiena
Rowkicy Dam
Istreductore
Samarks
Ade Ty Mighae
Theresa Mas
Comientine
Plaasan Dette
Mick Sandas
James Foc
High School German Club Elects Officers
The Geeta Cr rp Waders elected officers for the German Club. Vinh Breer Fela led as president, with Tim opreeT d as vice president and Jenn By Srp yam Mensatee serving in another senior role. The group discussed a course in language culture and CARE program integration.
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Amy
Tors Vewanel
Jenn
Srp
Teleet
Brownie Troop Honors Former Members At Farewell Meeting
Six former Brownie Troop members from First Avenue Methodist Church Watervliet were honored at the final meeting in the church hall. Irene Clemishair Edith Condon Diane Dugan Carol Kennsiat Lynn McDonald and Barbara Wheeler recently transferred to Girl Scout Troop 17 after aging out of Brownies. Leaders presented gifts. Mrs John Crogan led the troop with Mrs Howard Read assisting. The group had appeared on television Station GWRGB Schenectady in station programming.
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First Avenue Methodist Church of Watervliet
Church Hall
Local Girl and Husband Earn Cornell Degrees
A couple from R27 Scott Avenue, Mr and Mrs Philips, recently returned from a graduation view at the Gems Moor of Come. Mrs Philips earned a degree from the College of Ars and Srenee, while her husband completed veterinary medicine studies and pursued a profession.
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Cornell
Class 9 Entertained At Ball Place Home
Min Chaacre Kirler led a parish meeting at Ball Place Home with Rail Pace enefayned the members of yee BOF toe Thed Avenue Meth eeley Courch Mendiax neh at her cme Chris Jensen presided at the Su aimers se 8¢inn Mans. Mrs An drew Betak and Mte Chatie Renyukian were celebrated. The mesy meeting est be oped Monday. July 2%
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Min Chaacre Kirler
of & Rail Pace
Yee
Former City Resident Hovored At Shower
Mrs Geetse Hohn of TaI3 Second aenur enter simed pecentin at her feme wath ecenanenne nana mohener of Mite ta Rant of Pyytefeld, Mace whe wail he mar tye July 116 Ronald EL Gandyych ain of Pittefield. The deewraty ne sete an A riled scheme of fink and Mut snd 4 Intge Adding ayearth miming bride and groom. ferme the con terpiees for the refreshment tabie Records were made and played as part of the entertainnment program Mrs Edward Goodaicher, spent the medierne as the caret of Mre Estelle Sorineet and her fiame, Mr footdasth, tore the neck end gures of Mrs Hapn AQeyt three fourths of TL & TAPpe stay and sugar ie produced in Vermeer on Newe York Stave care the National Geographic So cisty.
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Geetse Hohn
Ayearth
Edward Goodaicher
Estelle Sorineet
Footdasth
Hapn
Aqeyt
TL & Tappe
Sugar Ie
Vermeer
Newe York
National Geographic Socisty
Food sale by Boy Scout Troop 32 brings funds for camp gear
Troop 32 of Watervtet Die Center reported a successful food sale at a recent meeting. Chairman Peter N. Schelde said the event exceeded expectations and will aid camp equipment funding. He thanked the center women, scout mothers, and city supporters for their help, with Mrs Jean Pane leading the chairing team.
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Watervtet Die Center
Peter N. Schelde
Schelde
Unie Center
Jean Pane
Leona Waite
Vravla Cavanaugh
James Wateman
Little Hope On Federal Payroll Reductions
Washington dispatch reports Harry S. Mitchell, head of the Civil Service Commission, says sweeping federal staff cuts are unlikely while the international situation persists. He notes defense and veterans affairs show major growth since pre war days, with federal workers rising from 77,863 to 744,061 in defense and from 23,681 to 182,722 in the Veterans Administration.
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Washington (P
Civil Service Commission
Harry 8. Mitchell
National League of District
Michell
Mitchell
Defense Department
Veterans’ Administration
CANETS TO MEET Senior Company Tidbits Cadets
Canets to meet tomorrow night at the home of Lt Joseph Enziieh Garness in Chasen Butlin with J Donald Amyot presiding. The hammetesm resemittts was report A small ail follow the business sett
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Tidbits Cadets
Af & Pam
Joseph Enziieh Garness
Chasen Butlin
J Donald Amyot
Waterford High Class of 1960 Honorary Officers Named
Waterford High School prepares for its 1960 class reunion with officers elected as honorary leaders for five years. Richard LaBarge is president, John Conti vice president, Jeanne Mosley secretary, Catherine Curtin treasurer, Joan Castracan parliamentary law. A service at St Joseph's Church honors the late Mrs Mary O'Clair with prayers led by honorary bearers. Final plans set for tomorrow's gathering at Corby's Restaurant with transport from the school hall at 7:30 p.m. dinner at 6:20 p.m.. Mrs James Corrigan chairing, Mrs Edward Gilboe cochairman.
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Waterford High Behoe
Ptticere
Richard’ LaBarge
John Conti
Jeanne Mosley
Catherine Curtin
Joan Castracan
St. Joseph's
Ares Juriats
Anas Brefy
Avenus
Mra
Mary O'Clair
Formeer
Tos Weov
Bt. Joesph
Corby
Northside
James Corrigan
Edward Gilboe
Cochairman
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Willetts Girl Friends
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Knick-' Trhocker Steamer Co
Volunteer Fire Company
Paul Amyot
Rod and Gun Club
Dupuis Restaurant
Grace Thibadesu
Methodist Church
Thelma Mott
Ofer Peagera
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Rosary Society
St. Joseph's Church
Watervliet Elks
Brownie
Ball Place
Mieertens
James F Coane
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Weterrhet Merchert
Avocation
Broadway Bakery
WWE
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Fina
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Sharon Kelly
Valley Falla
Joan Kendall
Sharon Showers
Carole ‘Taplin
Lorna Flood
Philip van- Buskirk
John Kelly
Bertha Hathaway
Ray Martin
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Trey
Francs Bamgan
Albany
Jemma Fr Hin
State Supreme Court
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Justice Hill
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State Supreme
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Frank Whswall
James A. Leary
Sartoga Springs
Carhart Laundry
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Hollywood
Chalmer
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Broadw
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