Watervliet Civic Chest appoints Edward Cummings chairman
The Watervliet Civic Chest Inc announces Edward J. Cummings as chairman for the 1949 drive. He has chaired multiple drives before and plans innovations this year. Nominating committee chair James F. Cornell notes rehearsals for a talent club and radio teams will begin in spring. Cummings serves on Watervliet Council KC and other local groups.
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Watervliet Civic Chest, Inc
Edward J. Cummings
Civic Chest
Cummings
James F. Cornell
The
Watervliet Council
Father van Renes¢la¢r
K.C
Thomas B Flynn Post
American Legion
Ancent Order of Hibernians
Mohawk-Hudson Funeral Directors’ Association
Flynn Post To Hold Old Timers Night Event
World War II veterans will attend the April 20 session of the Flynn Post American Legion for an Old Timers Night. A prize will go to the oldest attendee as plans include films, sports reels, and refreshments. Plans cover a May banquet honoring Flynn Post Juniors and Watervliet Civic Center Midget League winners with a leading sports figure as speaker. Five new members were welcomed, boosting Post membership to its highest since WWI.
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Thomas B. Flynn
American Legion
Joseph L. Diamond
Peat
Richard Williams
Theodore Julien
William Dehue
Willian Phillips
Witten
Millette
Mr Williams
Walter McNary
Spoa
Bbanouet
Flynn Peat
Winhera
Watervliet Civic Center
Flynn
Atanion
Diamond
Maplewood Post Plans Pin Tournament
Maplewood Post and allied groups plan a community bowling tourney to crown the town champion. Board members Mere Bally Paul Fedorchak and Andrew Tarbay were named to run it. The event set for Sunday March 27 at 2 p.m. at De Mento Recreation Center Alleys under American Bowling Congress rules with one team per organization and a handicap three-game format.
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Maplewood
Maplewood Post
American Legion
Mere Bally
Paul Fedorchak
Andrew Tarbay
de Mento
Watervilet
Maplewood Volunteer Department
Maplewood Legion Fest
American Bowling Congress
Scribe Poetic Day Reports St Patricks Fun In Watervliet
Poetic prose recalls St Patrick celebrations on March 17 in Watervliet and Albany. Irish natives and city officials mingle at St Patrick a Hall for Shamrock Shenanians Irish minstrel show and late night reels.
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Auld Erin
Watervilet
Vnda
Urehouse
Broadway
al Stogpe
Aloysius O'Zyglewicz
Jamen Connorms
Police
Paddy Capey
Donnelly
Sullivan
Noonan
Foley
Fennelly
Mahat
Loyal Sons of St. Patricks
Albany
St. Patrick
Tralee
Minstrel Show Draws Large Crowd at St Patrick’s Hall
A minstrel program titled Shamrock Shenanimans drew more than six hundred attendees at St Patrick’s Hall under the parish’s Young Men and Women. Rev. Joseph N Chmielewski praised the workers, with Franca Courtemanche as general chairman and a long list of volunteers handling decorations, stage setup, and invitations. An exhibition was staged by parish members and featured memorial props and performances.
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St Patrick's Hall
Francea Courtemanche
Joseph N. Chmielewski
3Bfrs
Donald Hudson
Mex
Loraine Alund
Lawrence Jones
Dorothy Hees
Pat ‘Skene
Mary Maguire
Commice Memibtys
Misa Maguire
Pat Matines
Doris Zrerald
Ann H.jex
Ellen Saboh
Gerry Grin
Michael Maurdichian
Hope Annkvlinke
Grace Dennen
Marc Zeph
Joan Maces
Obituary for Tie Fane and Frink A Sch Wie
An obituary notices the death on Tuesday at residence of Tie Fane and Frink A Sch Wie. Services and interment are planned with details of the Sacred Heart of Mary Church and Rural Cemetery involvement. The home of Mrs. Charles Lapes is listed for final arrangements and clergy participation is noted.
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Schwie
Residy
Sessenday Incall
Ceepensex
Martin
Woliam
Wedeareas
Rayetas
High School Irish Program Honors St Patrick Day
Watervliet High School staged an all Irish program at an assembly in the auditorium. George Dent served as master of ceremonies for ten acts. Performers included Sally Kulcwk fle Irwh tap dance Fred Curtin roulaiat Eleanor Catricala soloist Frank Guamis comedy skit Marilyn Haswell soloist Anne Mae Siekers accordion solo and art sketches by Bill Butler and David Gould. The boy and girl choruses sang with the school orchestra under Edwin P Waieh director of music education.
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Watervilet High School
George Dent
Sally Kulcwk
Fred Curtin
Eleanor Catricala
Frank Guamis
Marilyn Haswell
Anne Mae J Siekers
Bill Butler
David Gould Trish Alrs
Edwin P Waieh
Musleat
Rotary To See National Guard Film Monday
Watertiet Rotary Club luncheon will feature a talk and film on advantages of joining the New York State National Guard. Sgt D D Woodward of the 200th Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion Albany will provide running commentary as the film explains benefits with Sgt Frank Brennan presenting the film and Maj N ichning Timeson S 4 of the Albany battalion coordinating the program.
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New York State National Guard
Watertiet Rotary Club
Fellowship Hall
First Presbyterian Church
D. D Woodward
200Th
Albany
Frank Brennan
Nichning I Timeson
S-4
Coccas Cleaners Lead WatertJiet Bowling Standings
In the WatertJiet Fraternal Bowling League results, Foley's Feed Store defeated Walt's Diner, Evertsena beat Bo& J Fruit Center, Coccas Cleaners beat Italian War Vets, and Balbo Club lost to Patten Post. Top individual scores include Sam Lavare 28, and Carl Huchard 496 with Ed Huth 248 as a notable single. Cumulatively, Coccas Cleaners hold the lead as week standings show, with Acalaca and Pamper mentioned in context. A minor fire at 142% Third Avenue prompted quick extinguishment by firemen, with Mrs. Elizabeth Balthaeard noted as resident of the house.
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WatertJiet Fraternal
Foley's
Walt
Evertsena
Bo& J Fruit Center
Coccas Cleaners
Balbo Club
Patten Post
American Legion
Fules
Sam Lavare
Frank Consuelox
Carl Huchard
Ed Huth
Aingle
Ay Miock
Frank Marchese
Evertsense
Pat Morano
R&s Coccas
Chia Diesche
Frank Corea
Jack Hallman
Ed Eapreite
Morano
Andy Hitace
Frank Slichko
Lucien
Vince Barbaro
Paldo Cinh
Legion Post Endorses Rubber Footwear Import Ban
The L4. John A. Patten Post American Legion endorsed a measure to stop imports of rubber footwear from Czechoslovakia. The report notes imported material is cheaper by 20 percent, harming U S shoe makers especially in Rhode Island. The post voted to support Albany County Salvation Army and the Red Cross drive, with next meeting set for Tuesday April 5.
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John A. Patten
American Legion
Albany County
Caschoslovakia
Soseph Keuegler
National Head
United States
Rhode Island
Salvation Army
Campaign Captains Appointed For Port Schuyler Drive
Mrs. Cavanaugh expects the fund to top 0 900 with four campaign captains named by Judge Noonan. Captains include Mrs George Preston Mrs Los Demeranville Miss Betty Sterling and Miss Ruth Gould to coordinate canvassing of Port Schuyler. Volunteers needed. register at the Civic Center and attend Wednesday briefing.
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Schuyler
Charles MacAndrews
Grace Foley
Edward *. Diamond
Edward J. Sanders
Watervilet High School
James J Corbett
Fire Department
Red Cross Report Drive Progresses in City Campaign
The local Red Cross drive enters its fourth day as members solicit funds and memberships. City Judge William Noonan, drive chairman, said contributions so far are well ahead of initial expectations. Mrs. Thomas F. Cavanaugh serves as public health chair.
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Red Cross
William &. Noonan
Drive
Thomas F. Cavanaugh
Pub- Helty
Women Voters to Meet Tuesday Night in Rensselaer
Rensselaer County League of Women Voters will hold a supper meeting Tuesday night at the YWCA. The open meeting will feature Dr J F Coughlin head of the county health department Charles H Connolly of Troy schools and Frederick H Downs of the county youth bureau. They will discuss departmental work and assist the league in selecting a local project for the year.
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Rensselaer County League At Women Voters
YWICA
Jff Coughlin
Rensselaer County Health Department
Charles H. Connolly
Troy
Frederick H. Downs
Renase Jler County
Turkey Adopts American Bubble Gum Fever in Istanbul Streets
Turkish street life shows a craze for U S bubble gum names and ideas rather than imports. Vendors push the fad as locals chew and hustle, with taxis and beggars illustrating a bustling, chaotic urban scene.
Troy Educators Of Shanes Return From Evaluation
A group of Troy educators led by W Kenseth Davis returned after a three day evaluation survey of Hudson High School conducted for the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle Atlantic Association. The effort assessed facilities objectives and curriculum to support accreditation.
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Troy
Tha Hudson High School
W. Kenseth Davis
Troy High School
Marie E. Jagger
Russell Sage College
Richard Waite
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Commission On Secondary Behools
Middle Atlantic Association of Colleges
Ssevedary Behools
Association
My. Doyle
Dr. Jaeger
Dr. Waite
Ataly
Senate Defeats Seelye Gasoline Tax Bill
The Senate defeated a gasoline tax bill by a 37 to 0 vote though debate over a reconsideration occurred. The measure would have raised taxes from 10 to 25 percent, affecting counties including Rai ner and Saratoga. A separate State Vocational School bill passed to ensure continuation of schooling under the Education Department.
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Senate
Seelye
Pease
Gildert T
Rainier
Saratoga
Albany
Kim
Troy
Wass
State Education Department
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