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Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1947

Page

4

Flora Miller Engaged to Henry Irving in New York Society

Flora Miller, daughter of Mr and Mrs G Mecculloch Miller of New York, engaged to Henry Irving of Strand Mills Montenanin Del. The announcement notes family ties to the Mann Draper and Whitney dynasties, with Irving a Harvard graduate and Navy veteran.

Wrancis N. Mann Frederik £. Draper St. Perul's Behoal Concord N. H Harvard College Navy Hedy Meg Mexander Duer Tevington and Porcellan Club Harvard Pesquet and ‘Tennia Glut New Arie

Area Couple Wed at Home in Whitehall

Miss Susan Harris of Glens Falls served as maid of honor and F William Douglas of Fair Haven was best man as Jenn E H Harris wed Malcolm B Douglas at the bride’s parents home in Whitehall on Feb 21. Reverend Allen Van Buskirk of Fair Haven’s Metanrist Church officiated. The couple will live in Hampton after a ceremony that linked Whitehall and Fair Haven families.

Mize Jenn E H. Harris Henry D. Harris Whitehall Melcolm B. Douglas Sire W. W. Douglas Fev Allen van Busleigle Fair Haven Susan Harris Glens Pulls F. William Douglas Points North Hampton Douglas Vener Products Co. Inc Falr Haven

Sunday School Elects Officers at Wynantskill Church

Mrs Edward Witbeck elected superintendent and Walter Dankhart assistant at Wynantskill Reformed Church Sunday School meeting Tuesday night. Post meeting surprise party honored Miss Lillian Hogie a primary department teacher to be married next spring. Refreshments served. The rustic honor was presented with a bed spread.

Edward Witbeck Walter Dankhart Wynantskill

Maurice Osborne to Address Troy Woman's Club Luncheon

Maurice G. Osborne of the State Department of Education will speak at the Troy Woman's Club luncheon Thursday at 1 pm in the clubhouse. He will discuss teachers' wages and the Troy Board of Education's size. Mrs. George Thull chairs the group with Mrs. Bierce Bailey and Mrs. Henry Seauldt assisting. reservations via Mrs. Chessey Lasher.

Troy Woman's Club Tno Maurice G. Osborne State Department of Education Osborne Troy’ Board of Education George Thull Bierce Bailey Henry Seauldt Chessey Lasher

Rhoda M Ricci to Wed Warren W Wilson in April

Announcement states Rhoda Merry Rigel Ricci will wed Warren W Wilson son of Walon Troy and Miss Warret Wilson of New York. Miss Ricci is a Catholic Central and St Peter Hospital graduate. Wilson is a Troy High School and Navy Cabot veteran. The ceremony is set for April 2.

John Rice Bus City Rhoda Merry Rigel Warren W. Wilson Som Wasn | Walon Troy Warret Wilsan New Yorks Mies Rices Catholic Central High School St. Peter's Hospital School of Niwelyg Albany Wilson Lea U's Navy Cabot

Court Margaret Plans Activities for Coming Weeks

Court Margaret Catholic Daughters of America held a meeting at Trey Council KC rooms. Grand regent Mary Mona fan announced altar views for masses at Rensselaer County Jay. A reception for forty new members was set for Sunday March 16 at KC rooms. A spring festival party to fund underprivileged children’s camp was debated for April at the Annex. General chairman Mary Monahan and co-chair Anos Blair were named. The annual Communion breakfast is planned for May 4, with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. at St Peter's Church and breakfast at the Annex. The next meeting is Thursday March 13 in Kad rooms.

Court Margaret Catholic Daughters of America Trey Council Mary A. Monafan Coural Rensselaer County Jay Annex Monahan Anos Blair Comrammion Cour St .Peter's Chuch Yam Thoyean Fays

Marriage Announcement Miss Kathlyn Phelan and James Pike

Mr and Mrs Angers announce the marriage of daughter Kathlyn Phelan to James Pike son of Mr and Mrs Charles Pike. The double ring ceremony was Saturday February 1 at St Marys Church Waterford with Rev James R Simpson officiating. Attendants were Miss Isabelle Phelan and William Ablett. After a wedding trip to Washington DC they reside at 108 4th Avenue Rensselaery.

Angers Anomas Enelan Second Avenue Rensselaer Kathlyn Phelan James Pike Charles Pike Hing Street Waterford St. Mary's Church James R. Simpson Isabelle Phelan William Ablett Budeshcom Washington, D. C Courte Avenue, Rensselaey

Society to Elect Naval Officers at Memorial Methodist Church

The Excelsior Society of Memo ria Methodist Church will hold its naval election of officers Monday at 8 pm. The program will be in charge of Mrs. Spencer Pechhany, Mrs. Daniel Gould and Mrs. George Prout. Hostesses include Miss Sally Patterson, Mrs. Edna Van Buren, Mel Jobe Cooper and Mrs. Charlea Taymejian.

Excelsior Society of Memoria

Woman Recovers After Illness Returns Home

Miss Paula Butler of Ilo Street has been confined by illness but is now able to be out again and back at her home.

Paula Butler Ilo Street Ben Filneae

Change Residence On Twenty Second Street

Mr and Mrs MT Welch of 193 Housick Street have moved to Twenty second street settling into a new home and beginning a fresh chapter.

MT. Welch Housick Street Twenty-second Street

Townsfolk Head for Bermuda and New York Social Scenes

About Town notes several residents planning trips to Bermuda and New York. Mr and Mrs Willam Con dors prepare for Bermuda while Miss Adela Hails heads to New York. Mrs H F Chatfant of Brooklyn visits and entertains. Mrs A Kendall Roberts hosts Junior Tongue members at Whitman Court with Don Cossack Chon staged by the League at Music Hall.

Bermuda Ang Mastin Conngis Willam Condors New Yor Bemuda New York Adela Hails Shy H. F. Chatfant Brooklyn Otto J. Swensson Eutertains A. Kendall Roberts Roy Yesters Whitman Court League Music Hall

Church Social Evening Planned by Electional Methodist Youth

The Youth Fellowship and the Kitty Club of Elemonial Methodist Church plan a social evening at Memorial Church House on March 7. The program features vocal selections a talent show and a one act play All Things directed by Miss Patrella Rooney. After the show dancing will follow with refreshments supervised by Roland Gorls Ken Teetsel and Edward Hussey of the Jamney Club. Kathryn Johnson chairs the Youth Fellowship and Howard Johnson handles ticket sales.

Lake Placid trip for Troy girls at Finman Williams School

Five members of the twenty seven students from Finman Williams School joined a weekend winter outing to the Lake Placid Club. The group included Ruth Belermester Nancy Kahn Olivia Pattison Carolyn Taylor Jane Lidford and Patricia Whitetulat. Walton Wise was omitted from the schedule.

Troy Girls Amoug Finman Willid School Lake Placid Club Ruth Belermeister Nancy Kahn Olivia Pattison Cwolyn Taylor Jane Lidford Patricia Whitetulat Whiten Pagatise Waly Wise

Ninth Avenue charity party hosts eighty guests at home

A spring benefit card party hosted by Mrs Darby on Wednesday drew about eighty attendees from the community. Helpers Mia and Etta Twansley, Isabel Seifert, Edith Harney, Helan Currier, Ida Lanai, Rose Turker, Dorothy Law and Marion Gardner assisted. Adornments featured a yellow and white color scheme.

Mik Gine Darby Ninth Avenue Thes Benda Tonic Hsp Mt Ledded Darby Mia Etta ‘Twansley Isabel Seifert Edith Harney Helan Currier Ida Lanai Rose Turker Dorothy Law Marion Gardner

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Beulah Littlefield of Brimswick

Miss Beulah Littlefield of Brimswick was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Henrietta Wileat and Mrs Harold Wilson at Miss Wilcox's Center Brunswick residence on Wednesday afternoon. Games were played, refreshments served, and a pink candy centerpiece bridal cake framed the event with ten guests and one guest of honor. A planned Chicago trip for Lois Page and May Dorothy M Page was mentioned for two weeks. Recuperating Miss Nobles Riddell of 1319 Died Street remains at home after a recent coastin g accident.

Henrietta Wileat Harold Wilson Nobles Riddell Street

Pastoral Appointments and Community Notices In Downeville

Ronni Lake Rew Gora K Lane and family announce new pastors at Downeville Rev Leonard W Stole of St Balths School Saratoga Springs will lead All Saints Episcopal Church tomorrow. Also reported is the regular monthly meeting of the All Saints Women’s Auxiliary at the home of Mrs Efarold Cor Nin with Mrs Meilan presiding. Rev Grint Mo Seleh returns home after time with his parents.

Ronni Lake Rew Gora K. Lane Downeville Leonard W. Stole SL. Balth Saratog Springa Healy Gorntan Awienee P. Meilean Filfion G. Lavery Mra Weg Beleb Albiy Grint Oma Gma

Miss Dickinson Engaged to George L Gardner

Miss Dickinson of 87 Eighth Street is engaged to George L Gardner son of Mr and Mrs George L Gardner of Cohoes. The bride attended Troy High School and works for Beht Manning Corp. Gardner served four years in the army and works at Globe Dry Cleaners. No date set for the wedding.

Dick Mus Walliana Dickingon Biles Lucille Maay Dickingon George L. Gardner George le. Gardner DI Cochinen Lal Avenue Cohoes Troy High School Beht-Manning Corp Gardner Aray Globe Dry Cleaners

Townsend Club No 2 Adds Albert Hofman as Member

Albert Hofman joins Townsend Club No 2 during a Thursday meeting at the Chasan Building. Six renewing members, including speakers Thomas Fax Hang B. Land and Mrs Cota Lund, plus Edward Wells as secretary, spoke on club topics and the Townsend publication. Refreshments were served and pizza accompanied singing. The group plans next week’s meeting at Diamond Rock Hall and a March 3 gathering at the Chasan Building.

Townsend Club No. 2 Albert Hofman Townsend Club No Chasan Thiraday Eld Thomas Fax Club No 1 Hang B. Land Cota 'T. Lund Edward Wells Gecretory Townsend Harold Shaver Julia Powarose Myx Lund George B Wagner Business Seasion Diamond Rock Hall Cth Ma Chasan Building Habafl Cme

Averill Park Moves and Community Church Services Update

Averill Park residents Mr and Mrs William Rendes host guests in Florida while Mr and Mrs Harry Brown relocate to the Wager house. The Averill Park and Sand Lake Volunteer Ambulance Co set a Tuesday meeting with a beef supper. Arthur Cownings chairs. Worship services occur at the Presbyterian Church with Rev John C Hunefele delivering How We Can Be Changed. Sunday worship at 10 am led by Supt Russell Metlay. Young People meet at the parsonage 7 pm. Baptist Presbyterian and Meticist congregations hold midweek services. a union choir leads the music. Notable event features include the Vow Choir of the Methodist Church performing We Would See degus under Mrs Willard C Van Detzee. The third service at the Presbyterian Church is Thursday at 7:30 pm. Rev Melvin McGaughey of Hoosick Falls and Joy Methodist Conference missionary secretary speaks as The Lamp of the Body is the second Lenten sermon at the United Church of Christ. The annual canvass begins with a Service of Pledging. Church School meets at 1 pm. The pastor lends the set at Hoags Commons Methodist Church at 2 pm. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 pm with motion pictures. The Youth Council holds a session. WSCS meeting Friday with a covered dish supper aids the church’s work with children.

Averill Park William Rendes Florida Waller Reiehard Harry Brown Wager Sand Lake Presbyterian Church Dian John C. “Hunefele Wahoo Russell Metlay Young People's Society Baptist, Presbyterian Metiacist Mala Sheanferchuren Googe W. Doherty Vow Methodist Church Degus Mia Willard C. van Detzee Melvin McGaughey United Church of Christ, Hoosick Bulls Joy Methodist Conference Churen School Hoags WSCS

Community notices from Cropseyville and nearby areas

Cropseyville residents and families including the Wager and Hanks households underwent hospital care while local social groups report gatherings at Arthur Jones and Kennett households. Red Cross activities begin with coordinators Grimm and Simmons. Willing Workers at the Presbyterian Church served 143 meals for a Ford tractor owners event in Rentselacy County sponsored by Brown's linge amid pre dinner displays at the garage.

Cropseyville Adam Wager Leslie Hanks Ave i Evert Lawless Svoy Hospital Boy Scouts Ivoy Arthur Jones Olivar Kennett E. 2 Branett Tansinghing Apent The Presbyterian Church Ford Tractor Owners Rentselacy County Brown's Linge Hali Plotores Ware

Prayer meetings and Lenten services in Grafton area

Rev Paul Maillind holds a weekly prayer meeting at the Bantist parsonage every Thursday evening. Rev John Mitchell conducts Lenten services at the Methodist Church every Tuesday at 7190 Pam. Mrs Arthur Gould of Crater Brunswick visits her father Jay Hinkes and brother Lloyd who are bolle MM.

Grafton Paul Maillind

House Debates Waterway Regulation to Cut Costs

Washington reports House Public Works Committee chairman Dondero proposes a new rule delaying any resurvey of projects after an unfavorable engineer report for three years. The plan targets dead waterway projects, aiming to shrink survey costs and curb spending while preserving essential river development. Truman's budget may be adjusted by Congress as a result.

Washington Congrese Lie House Public Works Committee Chaipmui Dandero R-Biteh Army Engineers Donde Dandero Congress Dante Committee On Public Works Avery Engineers Dondero Dundero Truman

Evensong Tea and Religious Arts At Church Event

East Side files report evensong at the Church of the As const at wall te Rev Be Trussell Barter rector of Zawni Episcopal Church Hudson Falls. After service visiting clergy join an informal tea in the parish house with women of the congregation providing refreshments. Music by Wailer Marland with a 5 45 ppi prelude. Selections include Ein Westy Burg Godard O Sacred Head Bach and How Lom Will They Forget Me Tshieger with a contralto solo In the Aythem sung by Mrs J Louis Hulstroi. The closing number is Toccata In D Minor Mailly. Gunie Shatert. Also Trinity Methodist Church basketball hosts Waterford Baptist at MCa court 7 pro.

Church of the Asconst At & Pan Wall Be Trussell Barter Zawni Epscopal Chie Hudson Falls Wailer Marland Godard Bach Anther Quartet Tshieger J. Louis Hulstroi Mailly

Greenwich student chosen for Good Citizenship Contest

At a Willard's Mountain Chapter DAR meeting Margaret Dwyer a Greenwich Central School senior was selected by the faculty for the national DAR Good Citizenship Contest. The Red Cross drive begins today in Greenwich and Haston with a 1200 dollar quota, about half last year's request. George Daly chairs. One afternoon is set for door canvassing. Mrs B J Scully and Miss John J Dowell lead the full committee. Activities include industry drives coordinated by Lester J Stephens and John W Knight aids. Gifford Welling oversees school activities. Helen Jones handles supplies and Janet Burch serves as secretary.

Willard Mountain Dar Margaret Dwyer Greenwich Central School D.A.R Red Cross Greenwich Haston Geirge Dalay B. J. Scully Mig John J. Dowell Lester J. Stephens John W. Knight Io Gifford Welling Helen Jones Janet Burch

Mechanicville Council marks fiftieth anniversary dinner

The Mechanicville council held a fifty year celebration at the Schuyler House. Rev Matthew A Hopkins chaired the event and dedicates a clock inscribed with the council name on the St Pauls Catholic Church. Attendees included dignitaries from New York and Albany, along with many district deputies and past grand knights.

Elechanicvile Council Schuyler House Matthew A. Hopkins St. Paul's Fidnagan Haltimore Thoms J. Finigan Andrew M Ryn Thomas Dugan Charles Finigan Sehenectady de Paul Archambault St Mary's Chinen Ballston Spa Charles J. Leonard Nectady Dennis J. Mansfield Saratoga Springs Joseph Dorap Albany Hey

Religious Services and Schedules Across Local Churches

A dense listing of Sunday worships across multiple churches with sermon topics, pastors and parish leaders named. Includes Memorial Baptist Church, Church of the Assumption, Salvation Army, St. Luke's Episcopal, St. George's, First Methodist, Willow Glen Chapel, and others. Also notes a Westvaco Bowling League schedule and a cancer social by the firemen's convention committee.

Local Social Notes Highlight Small Town Visits

Latham residents Mr and Mrs Adam Kalbfledh spent a few days in New Yor and Mies Allee but returned. William Grahnty Burse la vhalee way of the Red Grass Delve in Latham reports improving, while Mrs Walter Wands tiniar went to Operation as the Leonard Hos Pilat. The Lady Daley Cuele hosted a meeting at Mins sean Rhals hall and the next gathering will be at Mrs Russell Sutton’s home. The Jnat A Main Bridge Clay met at Nelle McCabe’s house with Mrs Jay Hotchuss assisting. Mrs Wale Hiam Peters received high score.

Adam Kalbfledh New Yor Astifornia William Grahnty Burse Russell Sutton Clay Nelle McCabe Acy Hotchuss Wale Hiam Peters

Select Speakers for Communion Breakfast

Rev Benjamin Kuhn of Siena College and Vin J Schneter of Genesis Eleclele research staff will select eight speakers for an upcoming communion breakfast with division of provement and unemployment thrift. About 400 people are expected at the breakfast following Mass at St May's Church. The event at Du Witt Clinton Motel features Bart Dunn and Joseph Byrne with musical and organizational support from Ramel Miphy, John Geiger, and Migs Rike Burgesa.

Benjamin Kuhn OFM Statt of Siena College Vinsont J. Schneter Genesis Eleclele Research Eigtl Spedters Wie Provement Une Johe Hayes Albany Nhomas J. Lougidin Ramel Miphy John Geiger Harhune Migs Rike Burgesa

Sharpe Family Hosts and Society Event in New York Area

The Walley Falls family Sharpe and guests from Schenectady and nearby towns gathered as the Woman's Society of Ohne j Hin Serywee hosted a home event for Mes WW Shi Pie loday. Mrs Sharpe and Mrs Riple plus Mrs Savage attended from distant locales amid awards for high scores and social visits with the Peter Donnelly family present.

New York Eulers Ila Mer A. FL. Sharpe John D. Lannes Pan Peter Donnelly Ths Pirenis Mia Peter Hy Donnelly Kansas Ily Hudson-Mihawick Dennelems Thunston Moster Willan Speanburgh Raymond Pole Albert Font Whitehall

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