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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1976
Page
2
A readers’ letter column covers a New York City summons mistake on a 1963 Valiant, the state error correction unit, and food stamps eligibility. It also explains organ donation contacts and VA benefits delays at HVCC, noting a successful resolution and urging readers to report outcomes.
More than 250 attended the Bicentennial Ball at the Town House in Cambridge with colonial costumes and a grand march led by Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Wright. Speakers included Philip Sica and Gardner B. Cullinan. the event celebrated local history and the opening of a hospital building in 1919 later endowed for continued support. The Bicentennial Book by Kenneth A. Gottry Sr. was published, detailing area development from the Cambridge Patent era to village formation in 1966 and key historical milestones through 1918.
The Cambridge Bicentennial Committee will show monthly classic films at Cambridge Central School Fridays at 7:30 p.m. with a 1:30 p.m. Saturday children’s showing the day after each date. Titles include American Graffiti, The Music Man, and 1776 with proceeds supporting the series. Cambridge DAR meeting to hear Mrs. George Greenough speak on The Knox Trail with slides, dessert served prior.
Hoosick Falls hosts a Lenten series titled Holy Hunger by the Hoosick Area Church Association at United Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evenings except Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday. The first talk tonight at 7:30 features Rev. Myron Hertel of Dutch Reformed Church Buskirk. Each session covers a hunger theme such as freedom, success or inner peace with a different local minister speaking, followed by refreshments. Upcoming speakers include Rev. N Gordon Luther March 9 and Rev. Joel Miller March 16 and others through April 15.
Jubilate a 44 voice mixed chorus from the University of Virginia will perform at First Baptist Church of Hoosick Falls on Monday at 7 30 p m The program presents choral selections depicting Americas heritage from a Christian perspective Co sponsored by University Baptist Church Charlottesville Va and the Baptist Student Union Local singer Kim Nelson.
An additional bus trip for seniors to Ballston Spa to obtain half fare CDTA cards is scheduled via CDTA buses. The Park Plaza departure is 1:30 p.m. Thursday, with advance completion of forms at City Hall Wednesday and proof of age, Social Security number, and Saratoga County residency required. Contact 64-5651 for reservations or information.
St Marys Church Crescent will host World Day of Prayer next Friday inviting nineteen Clifton Park area churches to send representatives. The 1976 event marks the 90th year, with Mexico as this year’s theme education for all of life. Ann Picard is general chairman, Johanna Monachino leads the choir, and the event is open to all Clifton Park residents.
In Ballston Spa a hearing to determine William Lyttle’s competency to stand trial will resume Thursday in the Ballston Spa Courthouse. Judge Loren Brown indicated two state psychiatrists must testify before considering a plea change from guilty to innocent. Lyttle, 27, is charged with the hatchet deaths of his stepmother Roberta Lyttle and step-sister Lynn Morris.
Mechanicville officials insist on jurisdiction over job classifications and disciplinary actions amid complaints by Sophie Callander and three other school district employees. A board meeting tonight may air the matter, with higher authorities reviewing classifications and potential reprimands. Hoosick Falls Kiwanis sends 51 to Kiwanis Foundation for hearing impaired children, sponsors May 10 Bloodmobile at Hoosick Falls Central School, and sets May 11 spring barbecue date. East Greenbush prepares 10th annual pops concert March 12 and 13 at Columbia High School with Grace Wheeler as pops chairperson.
A Marine Corps recruiter will be at the Hoosick Falls Firehouse Thursday from 1 to 9 p.m. for ages 17 to 27. The Hoosick Township Historical Society will elect officers Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Parish Hall. St. Hilda's Club resumes Monday at 6:30 p.m. with a covered dish supper and plans for a March 26 rummage sale. Town Democrats sponsor a bake sale Saturday at Grand Union and hold a pre election dance March 13 at the VFW with tickets from chairpersons Downey and Galvin Jr.
Greenwich Central School held a public information meeting on past history and trends. About 80 residents attended as board president Thomas Hayes thanked participants and discussed assessment practices Taylor Law and funding. Suggestions included listing legislative leaders and a tear-out coupon to express concerns to officials. Parents urged another meeting before the budget session to discuss potential service cuts.
Petersburg offers a food sale with clam chowder and rummage at the Masonic Hall basement. Bicentennial sermons in March by Rev. Donald Dixon at Petersburg Baptist Church, free Bicentennial information. Town Board meeting scheduled March 11 at Town Hall. United Methodist Women to meet Sunday evening at Petersburg Church Hall.
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