Red Cross Drive Reaches Watervliet Quota With Surge
Officials of the Red Cross in Watervliet announced success in meeting and surpassing the local quota. The drive, aided by 90 volunteers in four canvassing teams, saw donations doubled and tripled over last year as city residents contributed generously. Final totals, expected to be the largest in Watervliet history, will be reported later in the week.
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Red Cross
James F. Donan
Watervliet
Port Schuyler
Harry Doust
James Wiserren
Wilet Arsenal
Gun Plant
Ninteenth Street
Albert Johnston
Catherine
Seton Theares
Sixteenus An
Nineteenth Street
Barry Rettie
Raymond Parker
Airs
Thomas Cavanaugh
Bits
Joseph Dowling
Maplewood
Fred Vetoich
James Cavanaugh
Earl W. Sargent
Alfred C. Afeneely
Edward 5
Service League Elects Officers At Waterville Church
Watervliet First Presbyterian Church re elected Mrs Thomas Birkby and fellow members to leadership roles. Officers include Mrs Daniel Peterson as vice president Mrs Sere Gardiner recording secretary Mrs Louis Kemp treasurer and Mrs Edward Meyer corresponding secretary. Meyer named to unexpired term of Mrs Ruhiz A mission study led by Miss Joan Dayton and four hostesses. Next meeting April 2 with Mrs Lloyd Oothout and Mrs Jerome Haynes co hostesses Easter cards to shut ins. Pic Robert Sandberg arrives in France. Fire crews extinguish grass blaze on Sixteenth Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Birkby
Together Service League
Watervliet First Presbyterian Church
Daniel Peterson
Sere Gardiner
Louis Kemp
Edward Meyer
Meyer
Charles Ruhiz
Joan Dayton
Percy Leitzel
William Matin
Lioyd Oothout
Mire
Jerome Haynes
Church Notes and Lenten Services Across Local Parishes
Lenten devotions planned for 7:38 p m today with Way of the Cross and prayers for armed forces on Friday at 7:20 p m Rev Clarence Wagner to lecture on leadership training at First Avenue Methodist Church New York State Council of Churches event orients leaders and joining churches Wagner to discuss church coordination with higher offices Consecrating service and seminar on materials directed by Rev Dayton Ball and McCamber. Matine to lead worship and survey on the New Testament with educational displays
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's
Clarence Wagner
St.Bridget’s
First Avene Methodist Church
Ceal Indiucation
National Bosra
Methodist Church
Chicago
Wagner
CHL
New York
New Eng
Yand.oo
Haders
Weaterviser Ministerial Association
Weterviser. Council of Churches
Charles A. Dayton
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Ivan EE Ball
Trinity Episcopal Church
Max QO. McCamler
Emuirse
Arnaldo Matine
First Baptist Church
Religious Activities Across Churches This Week
A collage of solemn devotions and services fills the week at multiple churches. Immaculate Conception hosts sermons and Lenten devotions tomorrow evening. Lent services and Way of the Cross occur across Sacred Heart of Mary and Our Lady of Mount Carmel with Friday sessions. Wesleyan Methodist, First Avenue, Jermain Memorial Presbyterian, and Third Avenue Methodist provide midweek prayers, consistory meetings, and school sessions. Girl Scouts, Couplings, and club meetings round out church calendar. venues include parsonage, church rooms, gymnasiums, and various homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Immaculate Concepton
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Sacred Heart of Mary
Wesleyan Methodist
Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Betty Fisher
Stireck
Cotterge
Lucien Clickner
Fred Boel
Remodeling Begun At Watervliet First Avenue Church
Workmen began removing the steeple of the First Avenue Methodist Church of Watervliet, a landmark since 1890, with plans for a smaller steeple. The parish and church groups report schedules for meetings, rehearsals, and a church school Easter recess. Meanwhile Pfc Richard R Luddy, wounded in Luxembourg, receives Purple Heart at home as letters indicate he expects to rejoin his unit soon.
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First Avenue Methodist Church
Watervliet
Iy of
Richard Luddy
Cohees Road
Waterviier
Pfc
Richard R. Laiddy
Luxembourg
Paris
England
Watervliet Elks Elect D. J. Peterson
Daniel J. Peterson was elected unopposed as exalted ruler of the Watervliet Elks and will be installed April 2. George E. Hipwood defeated Joseph Johnson for lodge secretary. other officers chosen include J. W. Son James as esteemed leading knight Eugene Hess as exalted medieval knight Lawrence F. Kehoe as lecturing knight Peter H. Pryor as treasurer and William J. Anglum as trustee. William J. Schanz named trustee for three years and Peterson chosen delegate to the national grand lodge convention with Martin K. Schanz as alternate. Initiation of a new class of candidates set for Sunday at 5 pm in the club room. special meeting planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Peterson
Watervlier
Elka
George E. Hipwood
Joseph Johnson
J. Whson James
Eugene Hess
Lawrence F. Kehoe
Peter H. Pryor
William
J. Anglum
Watervliet Rotary hears wrestler Darrén Gardner speaker
Darrén Pinky Gardner former US light heavyweight champion was guest speaker at Watervliet Rotary at First Presbyterian Church. He discussed combat defense tactics and disarming methods for armed forces. Gardner resides in Schenectady and is county black of Schenectady County. Next meeting set for March 26 at 22 15. birthday party honors Helen Shannon. pink and white decor. Troy Elks cribbage beat Watervliet Masons 71 39 midway through tournament. next match Monday at Watervliet Masonic Temple.
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Darrén
Pinky” Gardner
United States
Watervliet
Fellowship Ha
First Presbyterian Church
Mr. Gardner
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Rangers
Gardner
Schenectady
County Black
Schenectedy County
Lford 2
Oethoui
Felfowstin Hall
Deaths and Funerals In Troy and Nearby Areas
Obituary notices detail Daniel J McCarthy long time railroad foreman of Troy and others in Center Brunswick Cropseyville and Waterford, listing survivors, funeral times, church services and interment. Also notes Miss Conway Miss Hyde Mrs Snyder and James Sullivan deaths with service details and burial arrangements.
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Daniel J. McCarthy
Daniel. McCarthy
M Railroad, Co
Froy
Fifth Avenue
Edward Dupre
Woodside
Willam Les
Novie
Kathleen McCarthy
Oir
Dartiel
This Ciy
Joan McCarthy
Marine; Corps
Pacific War Zone
Mary. O'Donnel
Chartes
Hanton
Williamstown
Mass
Jeremiah
Mechanicville
J. Bolster
Ninth Street
St Peters Church
St Borer's Cemetery
Nellie “A. Hyde
Nellie A. Hyde
Daniel W. Hyde
Genser Brunswick
Ceaterday
Grafton
Eselat¢ Daniel
Susan Peckham
Canter Brunswick Methodist Church
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Milo P. Hyde
Sadie Wagar
Howard Wagar
Center Brunswick
Ethel Bonesteel
Cropseycitle
Guertter
Bernard Guertler
Bethesda Mone
HH. Feith
St Pan's Evangelical Church
Oakwood Cemetery
War Knitting Surges As Women Take Up Needlework
Knitting and other needlework have boomed as war spurred demand for garments. Women start knitting for servicemen, families, and disaster victims, with yarn shortages and bans on certain fibers prompting creativity. Classes remain full while hospitals endorse knitting for mental relief and rehabilitation programs.
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Chicago
America
Student Choir Leads Mass With Gregorian Chant at St John’s
Interment followed at Story Sepulchre Cemetery in Rensselaer. Father Casey assisted by Fathers O’Neil and Brennan conducted the rites in a solemn service led by the St John’s student choir performing the Gregorian mass, Niserere, Domine Jesu Christe, and processional.
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Adele Bradley
North Adams
Mass
Leona Myers
Petersburg
Bradley
Snider
Airs
Catherine T. Snyder
Elizabeth Maloney
Second Street
Joseph's
James A. Solan
James B. O'Neil
Bernard Lan
Julia
Walsh
Joseph V. Dillon
Jesus
Miss Chase
Margaret Chase
Sand Lake
John Hauenstein
Lansing Avenue
St John’s Church
Rossselaer
James J. Casey
Schuylerville
Joseph F. O'Neil
O.P
Matthew P. Brennan
William Taafe
St John’s Sant
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Service League
France
Pic
Robert Sandberg
Lydig Sandberg
First Avenue, Waterwlist
Aremen
Sixteenth Street
Eighth and
Ninth Avenues
Pfe
North Reformed
Henry J. Burggraam
Third Avenue Methodist
Harry SN. van Antwerp
Res- Louis
E. Barker
Iff
First Avenue Methodist
Fred Bennett
Green Island
Victor
Jermain Memorial Presbyterian
Max C. McCamley
Wesleyan, Methodist Church
Dayton
Tomones Bt Fister Service Guild
Fairview Mount Club
Westmin
Fire Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Helen Shannon
Hugh Shannon
Third Avenue
Barbara, Dunder
Ruth Levack
Hazel Neation
Joan Foley
Betty Martin
Marie Christie
Jack
River ST
Henry L. Jasery
Henry L. Javery
Springfield
Harter Patrick
Mechaskville
McGee
Margaret 41
John H. Lodge
Houe
St. Peter's Church
Edward A. McManus
W. Leo McCarthy
Joseph and
Neel Hogan
Henry E. Bailey
William F. Daly
Joby Gillick
Francis B. Moran
St. Peter’s Cemetery
Father McManus
Janes McMenamin
James E. McBrea Aimin
James. Patton
Troy
James Biclaughlin
Crescent
Clifton Park
Amercian Locomotive Co
Deponae
Cegny
Yosinese
Capron
Fenrusry
Frederich
Filley
Tan He
Mag Millen
Ee York
Prelecke P
The
Association
Charles Downs
John
Satlives
Sullivan
Isis
Hampton Avene
Menanas
S. Joan of Arc Church
Mterards
St Agres
Sativa
St. Joan of Arc Church
Holy Name Society
Lillian Mogseau
Merands
Michael J. Sullivan
Coloate
Edward F. Sulllivan
Marie Plant
Cohogs
Jobe Swedick
Watervilee
Puneral
Wager
Isabel Wager
Highland Avenue
Richard Cummings
George W. Holtie
Robert J. Howe
Joseph Sovars
RF. Seydel
Elmwood Hill Cemetery
George tVissiek
George Wissiek
Cropsexville
Stephen H. Sidebotham
Hult
Rachel A. Holt
Church of the Ascension
Arthur L. Rice
R. Erast
Clayton’ R. Erast
East Poestenkill
Eivangelical
Harold
Gallup
Gansevoort
Marshall E. Gallup
Loxenebourg
Gabinp
Pacific
War Department
Marshall
Army
Dewar Funeral Home
Colt Us
Edward J. Quinn
Fifth Ave
Franz Dahl
Union National Bank
Union Naonal
Union National
Troy's
Federal Deposet Insurance Corporation
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