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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1944
Page
6
Mrs. Staniford’s daughter Miss Mary Cordelia Thompson is engaged to Pfe. Edward Matthews Crane Jr. of New York and Rumson New Jersey. Families from Hobart Warren Thompson Jr and Crane lineage noted. No wedding date set.
Mr and Mrs Earl Feiden sr of Bhaker Road entertained Monday in honor of their son Pt Earl Feiden who celebrated his twentieth birthday Decorations were in keeping with St Patrick s Day and a birthday rake centered the table Following dinner an evening of dancing and raids were enjoyed A musical piece was presented by Miss Joan Eiden Guests were present from Troy Albany and Watervliet Private Feiden left yesterday for his base at Wright Field Dayton Ohio where he is with the maintenance division of the Army He entered the service last summer
Mise Eleanore Rose McCormack daughter of Brooklyn residents formerly of Troy married David Eugene Grein of the Navy on February 20 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Brooklyn Rev Charles J Clark officiated Miss Dorothy E McCormack maid of honor best man Herbert A Henry Navy The bride wore a white silk marquisette gown with illusion veil and carried a camellia prayer book reception followed at the Hotel Sheraton New York The couple honeymooned in New England Grein a Navy recruit previously with Sinclair Refining Co attended Dwight Morrow High School Pace Institute and Naval Air Gunnery School in Jacksonville now stationed in San Diego.
The Harmonic Circle met Wednesday at Miss Pauline Bayer's home with Miss Leta Lappens presiding. A Swiss themed program followed including piano and violin pieces, a vocal duet, and a talk by Mrs. Emily Gledhill on Switzerland of Long Ago with Swiss costumes and keepsakes displayed. The meeting closed with a Red Cross poem and the National Anthem. refreshments were served. The next gathering is planned for April 4 at Miss Elva Vincent and Miss Florence Schultz's home with Ruth Hingsbury in charge.
The Woman's Guild and Auxiliary of the Church of the Holy Cross met for an April covered dish supper with Miss Charlotte Battin as guest speaker. President Mrs George Barrett led the meeting and plans included a Red Cross contribution, an April card party, and a May rummage sale. Rev C W Jones spoke and refreshments followed.
Mr and Mrs Charles L Peete announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Peetz to Lieut Robert Tr Wright son of Mr and Mrs Paul C Wright of El Paso Texas The couple plan a late month wedding Miss Peetz a Lans ingburg High School graduate has worked for the War Production Board in Washington D C Wright is an Austin High School alumnus and Texas A M College attendee now stationed at Fort Belvoir Virginia
The Ladies Auxiliary of Lieut. P. F. English Garrison met with President Mrs. Charlotte Watson presiding. Reports covered the military bar success and Halloran General Hospital committees. A social for the department aide fund is set for March 23 in Chesan Building rooms. A ham and cabbage supper is planned for March 18 with Mrs. Anna Dundon chairing and dancing afterward. New member Miss Elizabeth Keating was welcomed. next meeting is March 20.
At St Pauls Episcopal Church regular meeting in Martha Memorial House plans were laid for a spring card party to be held April 20. Rev John Gass opened with prayer, president Mrs George H Laskey presided, treasurer report read in absence of Mrs Charles M Connolly, general manager appointed, guests served with Miss Char tin pouring. Fifth Birthday Party Mrs Harold E Bell hosted a party Saturday for daughter turning five. Guests included Myrtle and Nancy Burt Emar and James Burt John Gallagher Robert and E Snyder Henry and Frederick Burmester Gail Bell.
The Vanderheyden Hall Association held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday with Mrs Albert S Loring presiding. The Women’s Association discussed future plans and ongoing activities for Vanderheyden Hall during the session.
Personal Mrs. Alice Milks of 9 First Street returns home after ten days in New York with her son Malcolm LD Milks and Sergt Anna Milks. The Study Club holds its annual meeting tomorrow at 2 30 p m at 31 Fourteenth Street Watervliet with President Mrs Newell Irving presiding. Young People elect officers at Trinity Episcopal Church fellowship Georgine Van Arnum president G Filford Steiner vice president Ruth Morrison secretary Jean Safe corresponding secretary Leonard S Neils treasurer Donald Dougrey food chairman Robert Bryce recreational chairman. Church Women of St Johns Episcopal meet for all day session at parish house sewing for American Red Cross Bundles for Britain and Bundles for America. At 2 30 p m Mrs Henry J Seock will talk on the Holy Land.
Mr. and Mrs. Evans Shipman Kellogg left yesterday for Haris ville South Carolina to visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Scott Whiting Jr Visiting Mother Mrs William H Anderson of Grand Street is visiting with her daughter in New Rochelle Mrs William D Mangan for two weeks Out of Town Mrs Everett G Ham visits son in law and daughter in Wel lesley Massachusetts then to Maine Returns From Visit Mrs William W Rousseau has returned after spending weeks in Peoria Illinois with Mr and Mrs L Edward Roby Jr and their three daughters
The Sycaway unit of the Rensselaer County Home Bureau met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. John D. Carrolls home with Mrs. James J. Sneedy presiding. Reports were given by treasurer Mrs. Charles J. Ranney and secretary Mrs. William Luby.
The Thursday Morning Club meets at 10 30 am in the Y W C A with Mrs Albert S Loring presiding in the president's absence Mrs Everett G Ham. The club begins Iran study with Arvie Eldred presenting Marco Palo and Loring Life In a Persian Garden. Mrs John W Hewes will read Grass.
Miss Hazel Dopp of Boyntonville became the bride of Arthur B. Gates of Boyntonville March 4 in the parsonage of the Gilead Lutheran Church at Center Brunswick with Rev. Robert J. Van Deusen solemnizing the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ruggles of R. D. J. Hoosick Falls attended. Hostess for luncheon. Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Fifth Avenue State Street Methodist Church were guests Tuesday afternoon at a missionary dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs. J. Leland Hodgkins. Mrs. Martin I Roy reviewed the book The Silent Billion Speak by Frank Laubach. Mrs. Clifford Lloyd, Mrs. Lyman Bidwell, Mrs. Jacob Moore Jr., and Mrs. Charles Sexton were the committee assisting Mrs. Hodgkins.
Mr and Mrs Willard McClure of 242 Ninth Street announce the engagement of their daughter Lois M McClure to William F Tufts son of Mrs May Tufts of 161 Ninth Street Miss McClure attended Troy High School and works in the accounting department of Cluett Peabody Co Inc Tufts attended LaSalle Institute served overseas with the 105th Infantry and recently received an honorable discharge He is now with Adirondack Steel Co The wedding is scheduled in the near future.
The May Ross Guild of the First Presbyterian Church met Monday evening in the church vestry with president Mrs. Ogden J. Ross presiding. Reports by secretary Mrs. Robert A. Morrison and treasurer Mrs. Harry D. Betts were read. The guild voted to double its annual donation to the American Red Cross and heard a discussion on early church history led by George N. Patrick. Refreshments and St Patrick’s Day table decor followed, with guest George N. Patrick, whose birthday is March 17, receiving many cards. Rev. and Mrs. Campbell attended as guests.
Miss Catherine A. Gimmell was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Jeannette DeBlais at 59 Middle Street Waterford. Green and white decor framed a wedding cake as Leona Dowd and Lorraine Gala won games. gifts were presented to the guest of honor.
Miss Frances DeLane Jackson daughter of Avery D. Jackson and Mrs. Jackson wed Lieutenant James Henry Mitchell of the Army Medical Corps at the Army Post Chapel in Carlisle Pennsylvania. The ceremony featured Capt. Samuel A F Warner as chaplain and a reception at the Carlisle Inn.
Frederic Purches of Pittsfield visits two weeks with aunt Mrs. Frank S. Pratt. Anita Krause of Cambridge spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Frank Sawtelle. Mrs Pratt hosted a Friday party for her birthday. Mr and Mrs Robert Wells and daughter Juanita from Pittsfield recently visited Mr and Mrs Frank Pratt. Mrs Kenneth Wallace entertained girls for Barbara’s eighth birthday.
A 1930s style ad touts Arrid cream deodorant as protection against perspiration odor and staining. It lists five benefits including nonirritation, odor prevention, whiteness, instant drying, and shaving compatibility, claiming a sanitary seal and wide store availability with low prices.
Averill Park Earl Bailey was taken to Samaritan Hospital for observation and treatment. Sergt. John Coffee of Gettysburg is on furlough visiting his wife, Mrs. Margaret Coffee. Terrance Supernant has returned from the Samaritan Hospital. Miss Louise Feathers of Washington DC has been called here by the death of her father, Sherman Feathers. Fire Company members met at the Engine House for a ham and cabbage supper before the business session led by Rev. Oscar O. Egli. The third Lenten service will be held at the Methodist Church at 7:45 pm with Rev. Max O. McCamley speaking and Edward Nash in charge of worship.
Hoosick Tech Corp. Charles I. Williams of Dupont Del called Sunday on old friends here. Mrs Jannette Green hosted the Re-Saquare Class of the Baptist Church Friday night at her Petersburg home. Rev Arnold Ross formerly of Sparta Wis now in New York City called Thursday on Mr and Mrs George W Bovie. Mr and Mrs George E Cloke and son Edward of Schenectady spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Cipperly. All Saints parish hall Lentent service tonight at 7 o'clock with Rev Meredith B Wood headmaster Hoosac School in charge. choir rehearsal to follow.
Miss Mary Barbara Maron daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard L Maron of 36 Middle Street Waterford and Sergt Walter W Crowther son of Mr and Mrs Merton W Crowther of 61 Fourth Street Waterford were married February 29 at St Marys Church Waterford with Rev James Simpson officiating. Matron of honor was Mrs Joan Rita Whiting and Bernard Maron was best man. The bride wore a pink wool jersey suit dress with matching Dutch cap and carried a bouquet of pink roses geraniums and sweet peas. Her attendant wore a gold suit with brown accessories. The bridal party formed a small colonial bouquet of roses and sweet peas. A reception for immediate families followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple left on a motor trip through the Eastern States.
A bride travels in a red coat and fur scarf and will reside at home. Sergeant Crowther will return to Camp Shelby in Mississippi, where he is stationed.
A compact recipe for French onion soup serving four, using onions, water, and Wilson's B-V cheese, with buttered toast circles. The method lightly browns onions, dissolves B-V in hot water, simmers, and tops toast with grated cheese. Includes a promotional note about B-V flavor enhancer by George Rector.
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