Troy Bride Weds Navy Man in Oakland California
Miss Miriam R Adler daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris Adler of 106 First Street Troy and Leon Snyder petty officer first class Navy son of Mr and Mrs William L Snyder of 40 Hudson Avenue Glens Falls wed February 26 7 30 pm at Temple Beth Abraham Oakland. Rabbi Philip A Langh presided. The bride wore blue crepe and a Dutch hat with veil. They dined at Lake Merritt Hotel. Mrs Adler Snyder active in government service and civic groups. Mr Snyder served in Seabees 17 months in Southwest Pacific and is now with a naval battalion at Camp Park Oakland. The couple will reside at 2642 Twenty fifth Avenue Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam R. Adler
Morris Adler
First Street
Leon Snyder
Navy
William L. Snyder
Hudson Avenue
Glens Fells
Oakland
Cal
Temple Beth Abraham
Philip A. Langh
Temple Beth el
Snyder
Glens Falls High School
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
Glens Falls
Seabees
Southwest Pacific
Camp Park
Twenty-fifth Avenue
Adier
West Coast
Watervliet Officer Wed Miss Virginia Miller Marries Lieut Closshey
Miss Virginia Miller daughter of late Mr and Mrs John Miller of Pittsburg Pennsylvania married Lieut John J Closshey son of Mr and Mrs John Closshey of Twenty fifth Street Watervliet on March 4 at the Army Post Chapel Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland The bride was given in marriage by her brother Ted Sergt John Miller and her sister Marie Miller was maid of honor Lieut Walter Anderson was best man A reception followed at the Officers Club
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Miller
John Miller
Pittsburg
John J. Closshey
John Closshey
Twenty-fifth Street
Watervliet
Army Post Chapel
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Ted
Marie Miller
Walter Anderson
Officers’ Club
League Plans Meeting on National League Convention Items
Rensselaer County League of Women Voters meets at 8 p m to discuss the program to be adopted at the National League of Women Voters biennial convention in Excelsior Springs Missouri April 25 26 Miss Katherine C McCormick discusses fiscal policy Mrs Arthur Walrath speaks on postwar foreign policy Miss Gwynne Ross covers postwar industrial planning and social security Mrs Edwin G Allen outlines the Albany joint legislative forum report and Mrs H A Van Velser reports on state league status The active voter campaign chairwoman outlined plans to inform every citizen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. CA
Rensselaer County League of Women Voters
National League of Women Voters
Excelsior Springs
Katherine C. McCormick
Arthur Walrath
League
Gwynne Ross
Edwin G. Allen
Women’s Joint Legislative Forum
Albany
H. A. van Velsor
State League
Harry A. van Velser
Mrs Bertram McCord and son sail to Sea Island Ga
Mrs C Bertram McCord and her son David of Fifth Avenue depart for Sea Island Georgia to join Lieut J G McCord stationed at St Thomas Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bertram McCord
David
Fifth Avenue
Sea Island, Ga
J. G.) McCord
St. Thomas Island
Miss Mary Elizabeth Larkin Engaged to Corporal Collier
Miss Mary Elizabeth Larkin daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas E Larkin of Schenectady is engaged to Corporal William N Collier son of Mr and Mrs J Roy Collier of this city Both are Troy High School graduates Miss Larkin works at General Electric Co Schenectady Corporal Collier, former Behr Manning employee, is stationed at Camp Crowder Missouri No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Larkin
Schenectady
Mary Elizabeth Larkin
Corp
William N. Collier
J. Roy Collier
Miss Larkin
Troy High School
General Electric Co
Corporal Collier
Behr-Manning Corp
Camp Crowder
Janet Rourke Elected Head of Emma Willard Day Girls
Janet Rourke daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas W Rourke of Westover Road was named head of day girls in Emma Willard School elections for 1944 45 campus positions This honor makes her a member of the Student Council Betty Fuller of Kalamazoo Michigan is president for next year with Margaret Rood Briarcliff Manor as vice president Gloria Martin Ponca City Oklahoma is elected president of the class of 1945 Virginia Koos Westfield New Jersey named president of the Athletic Association Others include Marion Keeler Grand Rapids Michigan head of Kellas Hall and Diane Flagg Beverly Hills California ahead of Sage Hall as officers are chosen before spring vacation for apprenticeships with graduating executives in June
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Rourke
Thomas W. Rourke
Westover Road
Emma Willard School
Miss Rourke
Betty Fuller
Kalamazoo
Mich
Margaret Rood
Briarcliff Manor
The
Athletic Association
Marion Keeler
Grand Rapids
Kellas Hall
Diane Flagg
Beverly Hills
Cal
Sage Hall
Miss Lumley Wed To Staff Sergeant Mulcahy
Frances Lumley daughter of Mr and Mrs Lumley of 357 Fourth Avenue wed Staff Sergeant Michael J Mulcahy son of Brooklyn on Sunday in St Augustine s Church The ceremony was by Rev John A Daley matron of honor Mrs J C Himes best man John J Harrigan The couple planned a New York wedding trip and will reside with the Lumleys while Mulcahy returns to Tyndall Field Florida
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Lumley
Frank J. Lumley
Fourth Avenue
Michael J. Mulcahy
M. J. Mulcahy
Brooklyn
St. Augustine’s Church
John A. Daley
C.S. A
J. C. Himes
John J
Girl Scouts Hold Communion Breakfast at St Vincent's Home
Troop 4 of St. Vincent's Home observed Girl Scout Day with a communion breakfast. Miss Jane Conlin led as mistress of ceremonies and recounted Juliet Loewe's history while Rose mary Frasco spoke on Girl Scouting. Members present included Madeline Augustine Gloria Cotch Geraldine Elms J Anne Frazier Mary Riley Betty June Mayville Laura Sorrell Dorothy Levinoch Ruth Lavin Florence Mijal and Doris Walsh. The group plans a St Patrick's Day skit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent's
Jane Conlin
Juliet Loewe
Rosemary Frasco
Madeline Augustine
Gloria Cotch
Geraldine Elms
J. Anne Frazier
Mary Riley
Betty June Mayville
Laura Sorrell
Dorothy Levinoch
Ruth Lavin
Florence Mijal
Doris Walsh
St. Patrick’s Day
Town Gossip Notes from Sampson and Nearby Visits
William M. Peckham Jr. sails to navy training at Sampson. Mrs Elbert S. Platt and daughter Dorothy Baldwin Anderson visit New York. Mrs Theodore P Barnum visits Andover with son-in-law Philip Hogan. Delta Psi sorority elects Wilma Simon president Natalie Weissblum vice president Dorothy Sulzberg secretary Bernice Rubin treasurer Adrienne Fares publicity chair. Birthday party honors Trudden Thomas at 2514 Lavin Court. Aunt Lizzie’s Bible Class meets Ninth Presbyterian Church at 8 pm with Mrs J Egglestone hosting and Grace Wiltse and Marion Reimherr assisting. John Ray leads devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
William M. Peckham, Jr
W. M. Peckham
Collins Avenue
Navy
Sampson Training Station
New York
Delta Psi Sorority
Jewish Community Center
Wilma Simon
Natalie Weissblum
Dorothy Sulzberg
Bernice Rubin
Adrienne Fares
Lizzie
Presbyterian Church 71
J. Egglestone
Grace Wiltse
Marion Reimherr
John , Ray
Troy Man Takes Bride At St Theresa's Albany
Miss Helen B McGrath daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward McGrath of Albany married Pfc E Arthur Adams son of Mr and Mrs E Arthur Adams also of Albany on March 12 at St Theresa's Church Albany The bride wore a light blue jersey dress with pink accessories and white rose corsage Attendant Mrs Earl Fritz sister wore faschia dress with blue accessories and American Beauty rose corsage Best man Sergt John H Adams brother of the groom Ushers included Staff Sergt Roy Peterson brother in law and Clem McGrath aviation machinist mate 3/c brother of the bride A reception was held at the bride parents home Guests were told of blue tones and corsages worn by relatives including the bridegroom's mother and the bride's mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen B. McGrath
Edward McGrath
New Scotland Avenue
Albany
E. Arthur Adams
Norton Street
St. Theresa’s Church
Earl Fritz
John H. Adams
Roy Peterson
Clem McGrath
Surprise shower honors Mrs Clifford Jensen of city
Mrs William A George hosted a miscellaneous surprise shower for Mrs Clifford Jensen the former Miss Katherine Sandholt at 180 Seventh Avenue. Attendees included Mrs Katherine Sandholt Mrs Walter Jensen Sr Mrs Walter Jensen Jr Mrs Paul Bishop Mrs Joseph Dunwoody Mrs Luke Evans Mrs Robert Lang and the Misses Marjorie Gordinier Betty Consuelo DeTorres Ida Hiller Noreen Hofelich Barbara Lang. Prizes were won by Mrs Dunwoody and Miss Lang. Hostess served refreshments. guest of honor received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. George
Seventh Avenue
Clifford Jensen
Katherine Sandholt
Walter Jensen
Walter Jensen, Jr
Paul Bishop
Harrisburg
Joseph Dunwoody
Luke Evans
Robert Lang
Marjorie Gordinier
Betty
Consuelo DeTorres
Ida Hill
Bethesda Home Board Hears Reports
The Bethesda Home Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon at 504 Second Avenue. Reports were presented by Secretary Mrs Richard Perkett and Treasurer Mrs Edward Webster, with Superintendent Miss Harriet Becker also reporting. The social committee announced a successful party at Mrs Edward Webster’s Fifth Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda Home Board
Second Avenue
Edward D. Wales
Leonard Cropsey
Henry Martin
Richard Perkett
Edward Webster
Harriet Becker
Fifth Avenue
Buskirk Miss Jean Eddy Recovering After Operation
Buskirk Miss Jean Eddy, recently operated on at Mary McClellan Hospital, is recovering well. Several local relatives and friends gathered to wish her well as she recuperates.
Birthday highlights from Lauderdale and Glens Falls
Shushan Wayne Kenyon entertained six friends at his Lauderdale home for his eleventh birthday. Elisa Wilbur of Glens Falls visited her aunt in the area. Mrs Clark Wildy and daughters Anita and Dawn of Schenectady were guests of Mr and Mrs Clark Wright. Mrs William McAuley entertained school friends of her daughter Carol for her ninth birthday with supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Kenyon
Lauderdale
Elisa Wilbur
Glens Falls
William Donnan
Clark Wright
Clark Wildy
Anita
Dawn
Schenectady
William McAuley
Carol
Guild to Elect Officers at Lansingburg First Presbyterian
The Women’s Guild of the First Presbyterian Church of Lansingburg will hold its annual meeting and officer election at the chapel today at 6 pm. A covered dish supper will be served for all women of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Guild
The
First Presbyterian Church of
Lansingburg
Miss Fahey Speaks At Salon Meeting
Mrs. Marion Fahey, executive secretary of the Rensselaer County Tuberculosis Association, spoke at the Rensselaer County Salon meeting to discuss tuberculosis prevention among children. The group, aligned with the American Legion Auxiliary, plans 1944 program work and met at Noble Caladian Post rooms with Ethel Van Buren hosting and Nina Wyman leading the business session. The next gathering is set for Monday April 10 at the post rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Fahey
Rensselaer County Tuberculosis Association
Rensselaer County Salon
American Legion Auxiliary
Noble- Caladian Post Rooms
Ethel van Buren
la Petite Chapeau
Nina Wyman
Warren W. Rommel Promoted to Captain in Italy
Warren W. Rommel, former Troy and Corinth village attorney, now stationed in Italy after service in North Africa, has been promoted to captain. He is married to the former Marion Loons and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Rommel of Pleasantdale. A photo shows him with movie actor Humphrey Bogart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren W. Rommel
Troy
Corinth
North Africa
Italy
Bce
Captain Rommel
Marion Loons
John G. Rommel
Pleasantdale
Humphry Bogart
Mr. Bogart
Amsterdam Building Destroyed by Flames
A four story brick building formerly occupied by the Gardner Broom Co in Amsterdam was ruined by a fire of undisclosed origin. The blaze caused about $30,000 in damage and was controlled after a four hour battle. Police said no equipment remained in the building, which had been sold last week to New York interests who planned to resume manufacturing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Broom Co
Amsterdam
New York
Red Cross Fund Drives and Returns Reported
South Cambridge Mrs. Perry Kipp collected 112 dollars for the Red Cross in District 5. Miss Grace Tollison returned after visiting relatives in Bennington. Edward Styles, who vacationed with Mrs Styles, has returned to Southampton. A Grange Hall card party for the Red Cross raised 51 dollars. Seret James Austin, on a ten day furlough with relatives, returned Monday to Camp Robinson Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Kipp
Red Cross
District 5
Grace Tollison
Bennington
Edward Styles
Styles
Southampton
Mess
Grange Hall
Seret
James Austin
Camp Robinson
Ark
Green Island Plans Girl Scout Troop Meeting at St Josephs
Mothers' Club of St Josephs Church discussed forming a Girl Scout Troop under the C Y O program. Led by Mrs Grant B Golding and organizer Mrs Ferdinand Haverly, the plan includes sewing cooking needlework and sports. Four leaders to be named later. A social followed with Mrs Thomas Myers and Mrs Charles Owens in charge. Next meeting set for Monday March 27 with a scout leader as principal speaker. War stamp sales at St Josephs School totaled 120 30 under direction of Mrs Neil McKeon and Mrs Morris Van Buskirk. Plan Council Fire for Pictin Campfire Girls Grand Council Fire at Knickerbocker Junior High School Thursday March 23, led by Mrs Mildred Cummings. Also notes war era injuries and fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.Y. O
Mothers’ Club
St. Joseph’s Church
American Legion
Grant B. Golding
Ferdinand Haverly
Thomas Myers
Charles Owens
St. Joseph's School
Neil McKeon
Morris van Buskirk
Plan Council
American Legion Hall
Grand Council
Knickerbocker
Mildred Cummings
Army and Navy Group Plans Social at Army Navy Aux
Army and Navy Auxiliary meeting set plans for a social on Wednesday March 9 at the rooms of 8lg Fourth Street with Mrs Elsa Qathout as general chair. Members also arranged a dinner for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary at The Annex and an annual installation event at Sunset Inn. Three new members Evelyn O'Donovan Marjorie Murray and Theota Bridges were admitted. The group voted to contribute to the Red Cross War Fund. May Hicks presided. Later refreshments followed a social time. Dewey Jr Thomas son of the governor will sing lead in Albany Academy's Pirates of Penzance on April 24 and 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy
Army-Navy
Hilary Mondey
Fourth Street
Elsa Qathout
Veteran of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Annex
Joseph Gadeau
Sunset Inn
Evelyn, O'Donovan
Marjorie Murray
Theota Bridges
Red Cross
May Hicks
Dewey
Thomas
Dewey, Jr
Albany Academy
New York
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California
Paula
America
Booth Studio
WP Herbert & Co
Fulton ST
Larkin
Lumley
Elbert S. Platt
Dorothy Baldwin Anderson
Brunswick Road
Andover
Theodore P. Barnum
Philip F. Hogan
William J. Cipperly
Lavin Court
Trudden Thomas
R.P.S
Masonic Temple
Samuel B. Dorrance
Tillie Smith
Merton J. Timmerman
Harry V. Anderson
Harold Edwards
Oliver .F. Mochon
Troy Man
Buskirk
Jean Eddy
Mary McClellan Hospital
Edward C €. Brownell
Hoosick Falls
Hazel McClure
Mary Hal
Thomas Varley
Harvey Bailey
Quaker Springs
Frank McLean
Edward McMann
Pauline Sawtelle
Shushan
GUILD
Miss Fahey
Salon
South Cambridge
Green Island
Lavender
River ST
D& H
Peterson & Packer Coal Co
Fulton and Fourth
Devane
Troy, N. Y
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