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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1950
Page
10
The Watervliet Civic Center schedules a boxing tournament in the gym starting April 40. About 28 boys signed up, with expectations of 50 entrants. matches are non decisive exhibition bouts of two minutes with fourteen ounce gloves.
Mrs Benjamin Franklin, longtime treasurer of the Victory Class at First Avenue Methodist Church, was honored after 24 years in the role. Alva Franklin received a cake prize, with reports given by Mrs Elmer Yaddow and Miss Elmore Humphrey. The group planned a new fundraising project, Easter offerings, plant decorations, greeting cards, and an May banquet committee.
Residents reported seeing several foam clouds near Watervliet Arsenal on Thursday afternoon drifting above Colonie shops. A local woman and her children watched through a telescope as the foam appeared like shiny discs then faded. Railroad officials explained the phenomenon as foam from potash kettle cleaning at the shops, lifted higher by Wednesday’s conditions.
The funeral of Mrs Alfred D Man Devillae was held yesterday morning from Parker Brothers Memorial at 2013 Broadway and Sacred Heart of Mary Church. A requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev Erm Klaus OFM of Siena College with Arthur J. Roy at the organ and John Bonefant singing. Bearers included Chester P VanArnum Charles F VanArnum Edward J VanArnum Joseph W VanArnum Edward E Zink and William J Daubney. Interment followed at Siena Cemetery Menands.
Rev. Allen E. Claxton will conclude the Lent series at the First Avenue Methodist Church with a 1:30 p.m. vesper and a 7:33 p.m. public worship service. Citywide youth rally hosts include Youth Fellowship of First Avenue Church and visiting youth groups. Pastor Rev. Guy D. Casey will lead the evening service.
Four hundred youths from more than twenty area churches gathered at Third Avenue Methodist Church Watervliet for an inter denominational rally under the District Youth Commission led by Rev Edward Mein. The program featured a 40 piece orchestra and a 25 voice chorus with participants from multiple churches. The guest preacher Rev William E Alten of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Rochester spoke on conformance to the Christian way of life.
Services were held in Watervliet for James J. Delaney a veteran newspaperman born in Watervliet who died earlier in the week in Washington DC where he worked with the International press and publications division of the Italy Department. The funeral from his mother’s home and St. Bridget's Church featured a solemn Requiem Mass and readings by Father Bourke Deacon Hanrahan and Subdeacon Monsey. Interment followed at St. Agnes Cemetery Menands with bearers named. The Holy Name Society of St. Bridget's also prayed the rosary at his home Thursday night.
About three hundred members and guests will attend the Watervliet Council Knights of Columbus annual Communion breakfast at Siena College cafeteria tomorrow. Raymond L. Schultz will deliver the principal address after Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick’s Church. Anthony Bien asks attendees to meet at 7:45 p.m. at the church hall before marching to the church. Michael Praisner chairs the event with Edward Fox and other council members assisting.
Watervliet Jermain Memorial Presbyterian lists a 9 43 a m church school and 11 a m worship service with nursery care led by Rev Morgan 8 Post and a 7 p m guest speaker. Senior Westminster Fellowship meets at 7 15 p m and Mr and Mrs Club gathering features Rev Luther A Patton of Latham as speaker.
Hiawatha Court, Order of the Amaranth, held a talent night at Watervliet Masonic Temple. Members reported fundraising for the court treasury and featured acts include cakes and pies, clam chowder, aprons, and crafts. Local youths and speakers performed music, dances, and vocal selections. Plans announced for a public game social April 26 and a penny social May 12.
The Watervliet School Parent Teacher Association will hold its annual officers election Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the school. A committee led by Louis Kemp will present the slate, followed by a business meeting and a fond sale report by Mrs. Paul Tazbir. Refreshments will be provided.
The lengthy testimony centers on Dr. Martin, Lansingburg physician, who examined the Safford boy at Leonard Hospital on March 4 and reported a right leg fracture requiring operation, a placid parisis, and leg shortening. The report noted the exam focused on somatic aspects, not neurological, and questioned pay for the defense witness. Defense counters by presenting brain surgery experience with Dr. Wyant and other technical testimony to offset plaintiffs’ doctors who warn of permanent injury impacts.
The March series of high school equivalency tests will run Tuesday and Wednesday at the Veterans' Vocational School located at Broadway and Seventh Avenue. Exams start at 1 30 p m each day in Room 23, announced Robert G. Swan guidance director. Applications may be made before the Tuesday start. Last month 13 candidates passed, earning a New York State diploma equivalent to a full high school diploma.
Samuel Ciulla of Nassau, a personnel technician in the State Civil Service Department, has earned a step toward success as an author with a $750 check from American Magazine for a short story titled One of Those Old Fashioned Affairs. He says the tale contrasts older and younger generations and notes he sold another story several months earlier.
The Four Horsemen RPI quartet will perform in the Stac Spangled Revue of 1980 at Knickerbocker Junior High School auditorium on April 17 and 18. The group will sing in one section emulating the Revelers Quartet style. The show raises funds for the quartet’s charitable activities in the city.
St Nicholas Church announces a one week Lenten mission with services at St Nicholas Church led by Rev Bridan Velen and Rev Fra with sermons in English and other prayers. The schedule includes worship at 7 pm, morning sermons, and a dinner at 3912 Fourth Avenue with activities for families and convalescing members.
The listing outlines Mass times for multiple churches in Watervliet including St Patrick at 6:45 and 9:10 to 11 am with Holy Communion for Children of Mary Sodarity at 8 am, St Bridgets with services from 6:45 to 11:15 am and Holy Communion at 8:15 am, Our Lady of Mt Carmel with 7:45 9 10 11 am masses and Rosary Society Holy Communion at 7:45, Sacred Heart of Mary with 8 9 10 11 am, Immaculate Conception, and St Nicholas offerings around 7 8 9 10 am times.
Elvin Glover, superintendent of Samaritan Hospital, will speak at the Watervliet Rotary Club luncheon at 12 15 p m in Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church. He will discuss The Business Aspects of Managing a Modern Hospital. James F L Connell, club president, will introduce him. new members will be inducted at the meeting.
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