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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1967

Page

9

City agency approves five urban renewal parcel sales

Regional office approved disposal plans for five cleared parcels. Closing date set for sale to local redevelopers including Hill Street church lots to First Methodist and Lerner families. Salvation Army property stay not extended past April 28. Condemnation cases for Baker Cline Camfield Fort move forward. McMahon block hearing held with no award yet.

Fort Hill Street First Methodist Church Pitcheralle Ernest and Rosemary Lerner North Main Francis Street Sebastian Timpanaro River Street Hudson Street Lervock Corp Korrell Co Frank Yankowski Salvation Army North Central Avenue Verdicchio Manle Haney Baker, Cline Camfield McMahon Block

Merchants Plan Good Friday Observance Closures

Members of the Mechanicville Merchants Association, led by president Robert Palmieri, announce a 1 to 3 p.m. closing on Good Friday. Many local businesses and garages will halt operations during the observance, with window posters displayed to inform customers.

Méchanicville Merchants ‘Association Robert Palmieri Palmers

Apartment Project Looks Good on North Main Street

Mechanicville officials received word that a middle income apartment project on North Main Street looks favorable. An on site inspection by director Frank Yankowski architect Jedd Reisner and city engineer Jonn H Sheehan found paperwork moving smoothly. The plan envisions 50 units with tenant parking overlooking the Hudson River in the site between River and Adams Streets.

Mechanicville North Main Street Frank Yankowski Jedd Reisner George de Jong Yankowski Jonn H. Sheehan Federal Housing Administration de Jong River and Adams Streets Hudson River

Methodist Men Breakfast Sunday in Mechanicville

The annual Eastern breakfast of the Methodist Men's Club will be held at 8 a.m. Sunday in the dining room of the First Methodist Church in Mechanicville. Brigadier Kenneth Moss of Albany divisional service unit director of the Salvation Army will be the guest speaker.

First Methodist Church Mechanicville Kenneth Moss Albany Salvation Army

Mr. Robinson Rites Held For Local WWII Vet

The funeral for George L. Robinson a former Mechanicville patrolman and World War II veteran was held yesterday afternoon at Dunn Funeral Home. Rev. Frank Jay Reid officiated with E. H. Strang Hose Company members present. Firefighters Arthur J. Smith John Hatlee John Higgins Walter Curtis Howard Hunt and George E. Downs attended. Flowers were carried on the Strang firetruck. The American flag was folded and presented to the widow by Guy Coreno and Thomas Malone.

George L. Robinson Mechanicville Dunn Funeral Home Frank Jay Reid First Methodist Church Beavers E. H. Strang Hose Company Mr. Robinson Arthur J. Smith John Hatlee John Higgins Walter Curtis Howard Hunt George E. Downs Strang Guy Coreno Thomas Malone

Funeral Held for Mrs Marion Rourke Brennan

The funeral for Mrs Marion Rourke Brennan of 16 Hemstreet Ave Mechanicville was held yesterday morning from the Mason Funeral Home and St Paul the Apostle Church Mechanicville. Rev John G O Grady of Holy Infancy Church Lake Luzerne officiated at the Blessing of the Body and burial followed at St John's Cemetery Troy where Father O Grady also presided. Bearers listed were Hugh G Morgan Joseph W Brennan Leo J Bouchard Thomas J Morgan and Emmett J and William H Rourke.

Marion Rourke Brennan Hemstreet Ave Mechanicville Mason Funeral Home St. Paul the Apostle Church John G. O'Grady Lake’ ‘Luzerne Hugh G. Morgan Joseph W. Brennan Leo J. Bouchard Thomas J. Morgan Emmett’j William

Rotary Club Hears Talk On Ceylon

Sybil Rickrema singe gave a lecture on his native Ceylon at the Mechanicville Rotary Club luncheon at Fantauzzi's Restaurant. He used color slides of homeland scenes and ancient sites. The speaker is an American Field Exchange student hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Meiser of Clifton Knolls, Elnora, while enrolled at Shenendehowa Central School.

Ceylon Sybil Rickremasinge Mechanicville Rotary Club Fantauzzi Shenendehowa Central School Edward Meiser Clifton Knolls Elnora

Council OKs Tax Aid For Elderly Homeowners

The City Council moved to grant 65 plus elderly homeowners with low income a special tax exemption under a new state statute. Introduced by Commissioner Frances K. Bahan, a public hearing on the resolution is set for April 12 at 8 p.m.

Mechanic’ ‘Ville Frances K. Bahan

Williston Academy Student David Howells III Receives Honor

David Howells III of East Hampton Massachusetts class of 1967 at Williston Academy earned second honors for academic work in the last marking period. He is the son of Mr and Mrs David Howells II of South Road Cropseyville.

David Howells III Williston Academy Easthampton Mass David Howells II South Road Cropseyville

City Hall Closes At Noon For Good Friday

City Hall offices will close at noon today in observance of Good Friday and reopen at 9 a.m. Monday. Troy Police Court will recess at noon for the religious day. Public Works Commissioner J Lee Quigley said there would be no interruption in garbage and refuse collections.

Troy City Troy Police Court Public Works J. Lee Quigley

City Council Criticized By Former Commissioner JOHN H. MALONEY

Former commissioner James Keniry berated Mechanicville City Council at a meeting for threatening to shut off water to outside districts and neglecting street repairs. He cited Hemstreet Park Water District and Pruyn Hill as examples while urging work be done within the city first. DPW Commissioner Enniello defended funding for streets, noting plans for South Street and ongoing use of winter mix, and a school buses wear on the road. A rider mower bid was awarded to Quackenbush Lawn Mower Co. and traffic ordinance updates were approved after a public hearing. A special Wednesday meeting was scheduled to approve vouchers and settle bills.

Mechanicville James Keniry Hemstreet Park Rensselaer County Pruyn Hill Keniry South Street Kenny Michael J. En‘Inello Ennello Hill Road DPW Eugene Bucci Halfmoon Quackenbush ‘Lawnmower Co Kilby Road Stillwater Bucci Joseph Faniello Korrell Co Eniello Broadway Crossing

Forty seven seniors accepted at area colleges

Forty seven Averill Park High School seniors have been accepted to colleges and universities including College of Saint Rose Siena College RPI Stony Brook Potsdam Potsdam Albany Medical Center Nursing programs and nursing schools across the Hudson Valley Richard Nible Diane Pajak and many others are listed among the acceptances.

Averill Park High School John Ray Darlene Anselment College of Saint Rose Carol Asher Terry Bayly Hudson Valley Suzanne Brod State University At Albany Russell Sage State University College At Stony Brook James Brown Katherine Brown Sharon Butterfield Donna Campano Art Institute of Pittsburgh Duane Campbell Linda Carpentier Richard Casey Robert Clark Daniel Crowley Siena College Susan Daley Ellis Hospital School of Nursing Richard Dickinson Indiana Institute of Technology Linda Driggs Franklin College Marsha Dunn Boston University Gary Hall Ellen Hecklemen State Junior College of Albany Virginia Pierce State University College At Potsdam Dianne Pietrak Ladycliff College Charles Quell Karen Ramella Albany Memorial School of Nursing Joseph Rogers Barbara Sencer Brockport David J. Snyder Niagara University Canisius St. Bonaventure David E. Snyder Deborah Snyder Hartford Institute of Accounting Penelope Sowaskie Putnam Memorial School of Nursing Susan Stevens Alfred Linda VanAmburgh David Villeneuve Linda Warren Albany School of Practical Nursing Diane Weber Hiram College Martha Whelden

Funeral of Mrs Duboice Held in Mechanicville

The funeral of Mrs Rose Sen ra Duboice of Box 416 Riverside Mechanicville was held yesterday from the T. L. Cassidy Funeral Home and St Paul's Church. Absolution was given by Rev. Ernest J. Autch. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday. Bearers included Eugene John and George LeClair and Patrick Gauthier. Burial was in St Paul's Cemetery.

Rose Senra Duboice Riverside Mechanicville T. L. Cassidy St. Paul’s Church Ernest J. Autch Eugene John

City council purchases land for road plan in Leicester

Leicester city council paid 11 pounds for three yards of land needed for a road improvement. The land cost one shilling. the remainder of the funds covered legal fees. The oddly phrased entry notes a figure of Smionomonass and a separate 14 cent land price.

Leicester England Smionomonass

Cohoes Mayor Praised by Greater Troy Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Troy Chamber of Commerce sent congratulations to Mayor James E. McDonald of Cohoes after Cohoes was selected in its population group for the All-American City Award. President Edward F. Moylan stated the honor reflects the area’s urban development progress and praised city administrators.

James E. McDonald Cohoes Greater Céhoes

Battle Of Bands at Cohoes High School PTA

Cohoes High School PTA plans a Battle of the Bands for April 16 at 3 p.m. at Abram Lansing School. Local teen groups Rogues Northern Lights and Weeds compete for first second and third prizes with Robert Archambeault as emcee and Willard Evertsen Muzio as chairpersons.

Cohoes High School PTA Abram Lansing The Rogues Northern Lights Weeds Robert Archambeault Wiith Willard Evertsen Mary Muzio Cochairman Fred Johnson Loretta Santoro Gloria Santarcangelo Raymond Agudo Lillian Ross Johnson Agudo

Math Science Club To Attend Cornell Program

Thirty five members of the Cohoes High School Math Science Club will attend the High School Science Program sponsored by Cornell University at Ithaca on Wednesday the third day of the five day session. Courses cover natural and social sciences under club officers supervision. A chartered bus departs the high school at 3 30 a m with faculty Mrs Philip R Frament and Mrs Thomas assisting.

Cohoes Cornell University Ithaca Michael Domini Joel , Valentini Ste LaMarche Wayne 'Digsney A.m Philip R. Frament Thomas

Service Planned For Good Friday at Waterford church

The First Presbyterian Church of Waterford hosts Good Friday services today from 1 to 1 30 pm conducted by Rev. W Harold Robinson of Waterford Methodist Church. The service aims to provide a brief reflective gathering for the community.

First Presbyterian Church of Waterford W. Harold Robinson Waterford Methodist Church Eiorion

Cavaliers to perform at St Marys smoker in April

The Cavaliers, formed eight years ago in St Marys parish to enter a CYO music contest, will make their sixth St Marys Holy Name Society smoker appearance on April 8. John Cassidy leads, with Joe Rodino on chord o vox Phil Silverman on tenor sax and Bob Longtin the sole original member on drums. Ed Lape Sr directs, while Ed Lape Jr now serves in the armed forces. The group has backed local church groups and clubs and the event will feature four boxing bouts and other guest personalities.

Cavaliers St. .Mary’s Parish St.Mary’s

Brownie Troop 463 Elects Officers at First Baptist Waterford

Brownie Troop 463 met at the First Baptist Church of Waterford electing officers led by President Lincoln Powell and Vice President Heather McNally. Other roles included Gail Kodadar secretary Debra Avarello treasurer and color guards Susan Farron Melissa Connaway Elaine Killmer and Margaret Charpentier. Next meeting set for Saturday April 8 at regular time.

Brownie First Baptist Church of Waterford Hely Lincoln Powell Heather McNally Gail‘ Kodadar Debra Avarello Sur San Farron Melissa Connaway Elaine Killmer Margaret Charpentier Donna Charpentier

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