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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
16
The Watervliet Merchants Association backed Safety Week and urges compliance with District Traffic Commission rules. A 45 minute district talent program will run at the Watervliet Tech School tomorrow night with Mayor Connelly and others in attendance.
The Watervliet High School auditorium hosted the annual graduation with 130 diplomas and 20 awards. About 1,100 people attended as Edward R. Curley delivered the valedictory, and Edward Minoogian won multiple prizes.
A community safety rally is planned for tomorrow at Watervliet High School. Sponsored by Watervliet Rotary Club and the District Safety Council, officials will outline the program to reduce local accidents with area civic and business groups aiding bike and home safety measures.
St Bridget's earned second place after a 3 win against the Americans at their home field. Mahars lead the standings by defeating Deratzians Monday night as Tom Lyons pitched Sainte to victory with Pete Di Pofi catching. Lyons allowed nine hits while Lou Giz and Wall Martins led the winners with a homer and a double. Bob Grady added two hits and Ly Cocca also contributed, with Finge and John Esposito adding singles.
Watervliet K O C will seat officers at the Rayneil Rooms on Arnadway with John Masha to install. The meeting announced new officers who took over leadership from outgoing ones and set the slate for future operations and committees.
A Civic Center Loop parade and pre game ceremony start at 9 30 am as eight Jeagur teams assemble under coach Roach. James F Connell and Thomas C Sullivan lead officials at Watervliet High School diamond for the inaugural toss and plate handoff. Regular games slated every Tuesday and Thursday through summer with Fourth of July cancellations.
Ballbusters of Watervliet split a twin bill at Civic Center Intermediate, winning the opener 18 to 3 behind Don Robillard five hit outing while losing the finale by one run in extra innings. Rod Nation led the winners with four for five and Bob Wilson homered, as Carmen Medici Bill Ganer and Tom Paley doubled for the losers. The Aces beat the Ballbusters 11 to 1, with Ben Grady pitching and driving in runs. Connie Culkins fanned Grady as Cliff Thompson, Jack O’Brien and Bob Hartnett homered for the Aces. Dominick and Vogel added key hits for the Ballbusters.
Mrs Demet PL Mahoney 2329 Thira Avenue Watervliet died at home after illness Born in Ireland she lived in Watervliet six years formerly El len O Leary She was a communicant of St Patrick s Church and member of its League of the Sacred Heart Survived by husband Mr Thomas F Murphy of Waterwhet a son Jeremiah J Mahoney of Albany two sisters Margaret Mahar of Troy and Winrem Hasil of Phoenix and seven grandchildren Services from the residence at 9 00 and 2 00 am at St Patrick s Church Watervliet with requiem mass to follow at St Pere ces Church Trav
Maplewood Post American Legion schedules its fourth annual Fourth of July Picnic at the Excalator House Snyders Lake. George Bakin chairs house and entertainment and reports a varied program of dancing sports and entertainment. Alexander Letko oversees transportation with free buses planned from the grounds.
Cub Scout Pack 72 sponsored by School 1 PTA will stage a Country Fair at Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church in the scout room. The three dens plan oddities a song and dance show and a mind reading act. Miton Lewis is cubmaster in charge and a summer pack picnic is planned.
Waterville Area American Legion posts held a large annual installation at the Thomas B. Flynn Post. William B. Flynn was installed as commander with three vice commanders and the adjutant, plus a new financial officer. Delegates Joseph I Diamond John R Dean and Richard Williams were installed. Dean received a past commander’s pin. The event, supervised by John E Walker, drew about 300 attendees and was followed by a social hour and dinner hosted by the Women’s Auxiliary. Mayor Hugh F Donnelly praised the group.
Waterford editor Jana C. Newland announced copies of the Waterford High School tip annual can be secured at 100 Railroad Street Northalde or at 2 Fourth Street Waterford. The Waterford Knights of Columbus elected officers Tuesday night led by Grand Knight Robert B. Halpin and others. they will take office at the chapel's next meeting on July 11.
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