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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1959
Page
13
A Third Avenue Methodist sanitay Sunday School class presented memory vases to the church in memory of Grace MacKline and Marjory Alberta Pickering. Mrs. Mints Risley teaches the class and all former members attended the ceremony with vases filled with mixed flowers.
Troop 10 of the First Presbyterian Church in War lorvilet hosted a Roundtable for the Sto hawk Bay Scant District. Philip Jilison led the program with district commissioners and youth, focusing on Uncle Sam’s April theme Forsters. Demonstrations covered handling blades and saws, with several leaders presenting knotting, singing, and advancement ceremonies. John Burge and William Farrell announced Unescouts participation, and five new scout masters were appointed.
Mrs Navy Valerite presides as president of Thomas Flynn Posk Aus Mints American Legion. members urged to meet at the post today at 7 80 and march to Christopher J Clinton Puveral Jome to pay respects to Fred M. Thomas, father of auxiliary member Mrs Goyalle. Transportation available for those who cannot drive.
Two junior bowling teams from Watervliet Elks joined in the New York State Youth Elks Bowling Tournament held Sunday, April 12, sponsored by Oneida Lodge. Team 1 included Joe Van Leuven, Dave Shickle, Joe Cavanaugh, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Charles Judge, with captain. Team 2 featured Richard Ingram, Jack Lurley, Jack Kawal, Edward McClullan, and Joseph Campione, with captain Jann Warren. A Watervliet resident, 59, of 373 3rd Ave, was hospitalized after a collision on New Turnpike Road, Pleasantdale, when his vehicle was struck by a parked car. he remained in guarded condition.
The Govers Fellowship Club plans its annual Mother and Daughter Dinner for May 21 at First Presbyterian Hall. Committee chairs announced include Gerald Canny as chair, with roles for Charles Whitehead, Walter Crogan, Harold Carey, Autrey Nichols, and Mrs. Walter Crogan handling beverages and entertainment.
A double funeral was held yesterday for John A King of S151 St and his father in law Dol J Stevenson of St Broadway both veterans. King served in World War II and Stevenson fought on the Mexican border. Service at St Bridget's Church featured a solemn Requiem Mass and organ music by Joseph G Horgivus. Burial followed at St Patrick's Cemetery with Rev John F Riley officiating.
In Watervliet merchants announce a Good Friday observance for Mrs. Tybert Munday’s funeral at Bowen Funeral Home with service by Pastor A. Wil. Interment in Albany. Postponed meeting of the lodge and related church visits are noted, with group plans for April 12.
A film of the Rotary International Convention of 1850 shown at the Watervliet fellowship hall drew praise from Prank DeLorenzo of Mechanicville who spoke at the luncheon. He said the June New York City gathering at Madison Square Garden will showcase 20 000 members and spouses, the largest Rotary convention to date, with speakers and events in a Rosary area program.
Gavin Olsen was named new cubmaster of Pack 72 at a recent meeting, succeeding Harold Cole who led for over three years. Other committee members include Johnsson as assistant cubmaster and Pack Chairman Da Fey. Maurice Finkelstein, pack chairman for three years, thanked the group and showed films of past activities. Commissioner Robert Burrisen inspected the pack, reporting a 97 percent score, one of the highest in the area. Robert Issette earned his year badge at the meeting.
New York AP reports final indictment of Alexander L. Guderma is in Brooklyn Federal Court for a 314,600 fraud scheme linked to a stock deal with Bon Ami Co and alleged involvement of Loun Ulaud banks. Three associates named. maximum penalties reach 186 years plus fines. Separate Manhattan indictment targets F J Javabs Ca connected to Gutermna's operations.
Lent devotion schedule announced for Green Island with Rev James Winstanley delivering a sermon in the Lent series at SS Josephs Church. Library hours disrupted tonight due to Maly Week but open today tomorrow and Thursday evening as normal. Green Island Council Knights of Columbus to meet at 8:30 pm in rooms on George Street.
Prt Out Waste Fire Pumper 2 responded to a still alarm at 75 ppm. Units found a waste building materials fire in a pit and work proceeded amid thick smoke. The blaze proved stubborn but was extinguished by early afternoon.
The Northway routes on Lake Champlain, one along the east and one along the west, faced state approval with the legislature backing both options. The eastern path would cut through forest preserve land, while the western route proposes a revised corridor. Estimated costs show the east route costing about five million dollars more than the west route.
Rebekah Lodge holds a meeting today at 1 pm in the rooms at 1539 Tet Ave. Mrs. Dorothy Gundruin, noble grand, will preside.
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