Miss Cowee Reelected Holiday House Board President
Miss E Gertrude Cowee was reelected president of the Winwake Holiday House Board of Managers at Lake George during the annual meeting at her Washington Park residence. Officers named include vice presidents Marion Brat visepertson and Edward Pertison, secretary Guy Phelps, treasurer Frank Fels, and directors William Prentice, Nelle Cruest, and Crestes Pexsbedy. Reports by secretary Mrs Henry Colvin and treasurer Mr Frank Lenasan were given. plans made to open Holiday House on June 5 for summer sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Thompson
RB. Bursham
Henry Colvin
Les. Shepherd
Frank Lenasan
Tom Spandal
Opes
Junior League Cancels Lecture
The Junior League cancels a planned lecture by Mrs. Michele Bean, research director of the Foreign Poles Association, under suspicions related to the San Francisco Conference. Ticket holder Noida A Cory and others already with tickets will be contacted. members informed of the cancellation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micheles Bean
Troy
Pegut
Mms
Noida A. Cory
Dessnsy
Ieegue
Bhembers
Aid Society Banquet Highlights Church Ladies Event
The Aid Society of Woodside Presbyterian held a two mother and daughter banquet with about fifty attendees. Miss Lilian Belle welcomed guests as Mrs James Gers gave a response. Miss Percy McNair read a Mother's Day poem and Mary Lee rendered several vocal solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Bariety
Woodside Presbyterian Church
Lilian Belle
James Gers
Percy
McNair Eites
Mary Lee
Thomas Wesss
Roy Bryce
Cushman] Gillespie
Mies
Warren Tet
Vera Hen Gell
Charles Reynolds
Miten Dobert
Personal Miss Peggy Rainey Convalescing at Samaritan Hospital
Personal Miss Peggy Rainey daughter of Air and Mrs Joseph B Rainey of Loudonville is convalescing at Samaritan Hospital after two recent appendectomies. Mrs Harold F Oster and daughter Cero Lene of Farmingdale LI are house guests of Mrs Taerese Herman. Mrs Oster is the former Merion B Hermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Rainey
Air
Meg
Joseph B Rainey
Loudonville
Samaritan Hospital
Harold F. Oster
Cero] Lene
Farmingdale, Li
Taerese Herman
Oster
Merion RB
Hermon
Wellesley Club Elects Officers in Troy Meeting
The Wellesley Club of Troy held a panel meeting at Mrs Edward C Pieter’s home Tuesday. President Mrs Lesson presided as two new officers were chosen, Mrs Grins as secretary and treasurer. Mrs Lesson gave a digest of recent issues of the Wellesley College News. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
Weekend Guests Highlight Town Social Notes
Mrs. David S. Price of W bury hosts as Mr. and Mrs. Nolan entertain. Miss Betty Ann Luby visits from Poughkeepsie to spend the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Luby. Lt. Eugene E Con ailly and Miss Caroline Beatty attend events, while Mrs. Beatty arrives from Waterville. The party for Miss Parti and Et Eugene F Conna is hosted by Judie and Mrs. Harri Clinton, with guests Wil include mentt wiles and the Gridal narcy. Dr and Mrs Con paremis host a bridal dinner at the Troy Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David S. Price
Wbury
Cons
Nolan
Betty Annn Luby
Fer
Srother-imlay
Gel
John C. Bestiy
Watervil
John Cf Ubeatty
Beatty
Fomhortan
Caroline Beatty
Setior
Smith College
Coune Judie
Harri Clinton
Afiss Parti J
Mentt T. Wiles
Con Jparemis
Prospectieidegroom
Troy Country Club
Miss Selma Harris Engaged to Soldier
Miss Selma Harris, daughter of the late Hyman Harris, is engaged to Prerae Trachtenberg of Oneonta and Wurtsboro, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Trachtenberg. Trachtenberg, a Hartwick College graduate with AB summa cum laude, is recovering from a war wound while serving in the Army Hospital unit. the wedding date is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hose Harris
Selme Harris
Prerae Trachtenberg
Som
Mtr
J. Trechtenberg
Wurtsboro
Hyman Harris
Btare Teachers’ College
Oneors
Sheig
Troy High
Oneonta
Diehere
Utica
Nodste
Millis Memorial Church Holds Annual Election
The Millis Memorial Baptist Church held its annual officers election on Wednesday. Elected were LeRoy Cunningham trustee Clement Bertersst trustees Lena P. Mason church club Julia Hildridge treasurer Robert Langsborough secretary Mrs. Robert Stark organist Mr Ettterson head usher and superintendent of the Sunday School Mrs. Charles F. Miller assistant superintendent Miss Rae Morrow secretary of the Sunday School Clement Ketterson Jr resistant secretary Mrs. Clement Retterson superintendent of the primary department Mrs Stark assistant superintendent Mrs. Albert A. Dantz pianist for the Sunday School and Mrs. Lyman Barringer assistant Bienise. Surprise party was rendered Mr Keettersan sr after the business adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millis Memorial Baptise Church
LeRoy Cunningham
Clement Bertersst
Lena P. Mason
Julia Hildridge
Robert Langsborough
Robert Stark
Etterson
Charles F. Miller
Rae Morrow
Clement Ketterson
Clement Retterson
Stark
Albert A. Dantz
Lyman Barringer
Mr. Keettersan
Invitations Issued For Local Wedding
Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Eden Keating Stanton daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward E Stanton of Cohoes to John Harold Farratt son of Mr and Mrs Canties Mappia Farrell of New York. The ceremony will be Saturday March 32 at 16 am at St Agnes Church. A reception will follow at Troy Country Club. Farratt is a Navy lieutenant and recently returned from 29 months with the Atlantic and Pacific fleets. Committees announced for a dessert-bridge party at Bethesda Some at Trinity Episcopal Church. Church boards report and plans for a Mother Daughter Banquet and church events are noted. The May meeting of the Free Board of the Presbyterian Home is reported, with officers listed. The annual closing dinner for the May Bess Society is planned at First Presbyterian Church. Daughters of the Cross host a game party and supper at St Lane's parish house. Plans for a Fame party on May 24 are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Keating Stanton
Edward E Stanton
Cohoes
John Harold Farratt
Canties Mappia Farrell
New York
St Agnes” Burch
Troy Coustre Club
Thesridesleet
Albany Academy
Girlis
Wheelock College
Boston
Lieutenant Ferrer
Navier Hilary
Deny
Fordham University
Fordham Law School
Navy
Lowell H. Bixee
Bethesda
Trinity Biscopal Church
Edward S. Webster
Charles Sexton
Robert Rainey
Edna Ingalls
Herbert Blake
Annas
May Bess
First Presbyterian Church
Tee Church
Ogden‘ J. Bess
Robert A. Morrizon
George N. Partick
Carol Drew
George MeaAilister
William G. Everton
Daughters of the Cross of St Lane's Episcopal Church
Suiper
Clareé Milhouse
Jessie Cook
Jane Hunter
John McLaren
Waterford Girl Bride Married at Waterford Methodist Church
Miss Jean Elizabeth Lear daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur C Lear of Waterford married Harold John Webmane of Brooklyn at Waterford Methodist Church. Rev William A Peery officiated. Marie Henry of Watertown was maid of honor and Lewe Halrentey best man. Reception at the Lear home followed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Elizabeth Lear
Min
Miers
Arthur C. Lear
Fourth Street
Waterford
Waterford Methodist Church
Harold John Webmane
George F. Webmaan
Brooklyp
Waliam A. Peery
Mies Marie Henry
Watertown
Lewe Halrentey
Webbens
Waterford High School
Philg
Liettemann
Couple Weds in California in Army-Marine Era Nuptials
Miss Alisse Hannahan daughter of Greenwich Mr and Mrs Martin Hannahan weds Michael A Kuzmich son of Boston Mr and Mrs Harry Kuzmich at Anthony's Catholic Church Long Beach California. The bride wore navy blue and white with red rose corsages. Kuzmich served in the Army and the Medical department earning sergeant rank. both worked at Douglas Aircraft plants. The couple plan to settle in Greenwich after visiting. Excelsior Society Memorial Methodist Church to meet Monday at 5 pm to plan rummage sale and June picnic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alissime Hannahan
Martin Hannahan
Greenwich
Michael A. Kuz Sheh
Harry Kuzmich
Boston
Rav. James
Calleg
Long Beach
Cal
Sun
Ruzmich
Greswick High School
General Electric Co
Ins Schenectady
Elgie
Southwest
Douglas Aircraft Plant
Kusmich
Army
Seith
Bruno General Wospital
Douglas Attereth
Excelsior Society
The
Memorial Methodist Church
Eagle Mills Property Change and Local Gatherings
The Aowse now occupied by Mer and Mrs J Wesler Wheeler and family has been sold by owner Ray L Smith to Dr Charles Gatewey of Troy. Mrs Stella Bulson was feted at her home on her birthday with two decorated cakes and gifts for the honored guest. Mr and Mrs Frank Lo Mecin tyre have received the Purple Heart posthumously for their son T/S Freak iL Meintyré jr killed March 19 in Germany. Stanley Holmes returned to Durhamville after visiting his son-in-law and daughter Mic and Mrs Edward WL Gréni and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
J. Wesler Wheeler and
Ray L. Smith
Charles Gatewey
Troy
Stella Bulson
Frank Lo Mecin+tyre
St. Have
T/S
Freak Il
Meintyré, Jr
Germany
Stanley Holmes
Durhamville
Mic
Edward WL Gréni
Community Notes Appeals and Church Events
Wynantskill visitors and guests from Valdosia and Brookside Avenue attended social gatherings. About 100 people enjoyed a roast beef supper at the Reformed Church hosted by the Ladies Aid. Rev Nelson Van Ranke will preach The Ascension of Christ with the choir singing I Will Follow Mine Own. Sunday School will follow morning service. School District 4 re elected all officers at the annual meeting with Arthur Clark trustee for one seat and Robert Malka for three years, Ewa Edwards collector and clerk, Fred S Green chair, and Harold Mulson and John Mebin g as teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenz
Raymond Lamphere
Zerlin
Henry Maison
Glos. Aldrich
Valdosia
Lemuel Pitts
Brookside Avenue
Refarne
Ladies’ Aid Society
Nelson van Ranke
Reformed Church
Tomortex
Arthur Clark
Robert Malka
Mra Ewa Hdwards
Fred S. Green
Harold Mulson
John Mebing
Averill Park Girl Engaged to Corporal
Mr and Mrs G William Werder announce the engagement of their daughter Liss Maude Whitederling of Averill Park to Col Edmund H Schitlér, son of Mr and Mrs Hillege of Esc XNI. Miss Whitederling is employed in New York City and is awaiting the wedding date. The groom recently returned from overseas duty in France and England, stationed at Camp Edwards, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Werder
Averil Park
New York
Liss Maude
Whitederling
Edmund H
Schitlér
Hfbillige
Esc
XNI
Wurderling
Scuze H
Albany
France
Camp Edwards
Mass
Greenwich Community Notices and Scout Meetings Reported
A Greenwich meeting of the Women’s Fledlef Corps was held at Mrs. Ralph Howland’s home. Troop 37 Boy Scouts planned two weeks of meetings with tests on tracking and first aid. Rural Life Sunday events at Burton Hall were outlined with a community picnic and joint worship services. Draft classification changes for Local Selective Service were announced for numerous residents. The town collected thousands of pounds of old clothing and footwear for overseas war relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fledlef Corps
Ralph Howland
Harry Hillis
G.L.F
Roxbury
E. E. Sahbourin
Hudson Falls
The
Oaks
Cossaguna Lake
Fay Leader
Utica
Fred Gison
Melvin Gonick
Mary
Easton Grange
Burton Hall
Anorrow
Brendon A. McConnell
St. Job's Church
Schaghticoké
Collis Blair
Easton’ Methodist Church
Local Selective Service Board
Robert Schroll
Salem
Raymond E. Long
Greenwich
Cheries J. Messina
White Creek
Leon J. Conery
Cambridge
Aieaneee Ssablen
Waite Creek
Gani Hn
Wilfred
Schermer Horn
Charlie J. Bourn
Gordon
Jackson
Fort Edward
Ralph Curtis
Wesley W. Filer
Anthony J. Manoff
Walter B. Lewis
Robert W. Pratt
Frank’ W. Dansky
Joseph L
Trombley
Harola
E. Beck. Easton
Frederick We Enapp
Philip E. McPhail
Selem Herbert Y A. Jacobson
Ralph HH. Briggs
Heston
Eugene D. Hartwell
Hoosick Falls School Show and Local News Briefs
The Hoosick Falls High School Physical Education display, directed by Douglas Eightey with Miss Dorothy Douglas, showcased student progress. The Europess Theater of Operations promoted and awarded a Bronze Star to a fourth grade mechanic. Dances at Immaculate Conception parish resume after fuel shortage suspension. Helen Cuddyty's shower signals upcoming wedding to Lt. William Beskosdi. Diphtheria and smallpox clinics announced by Dr. George S. Smith with Mrs. Margaret Coleman assisting. St Mary’s Academy and Mein Street School hold clinics at 10 am with consent cards distributed. Funeral notice for James Nolan in Schenectady noted. Henry Wellspeak’s OUI case adjourned to next Friday. City street repairs by Patrick Cavenago crew cited at Mechanic and Church and Merchaniz Streets near Colasia plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gixéo
Sigs J. O'Brien
Immaculate Conception
James Pi. Ambrose
Helen Cuddity
Riage
Wiliam Beskosdi
Louisiues
St Stanislaws’ Hall
Margaret Coleman
Gra
St Mary’s Academy
Mein Strver
Vilage
Joseph Dwyer
James Nolan
Schenectady
Hennry J. Wellspeak
Merghaniz Stres
Colasia
Clothing Drive at Van Ness Building For Nation Wardrobe
The Greenwich drive, led by the Chamber of Commerce and local churches, collects clothing to pack at the Van Ness Building for shipment to national headquarters. Rev Charlies R Edington oversaw last week’s center, with Roy Scours handling house to house pickups. Local firms and officials supplied tracking, and Liberty Post volunteers will pack the clothes. Donald Mesick, Greenwich Central School junior, was chosen to represent Greenwich and Liberty Post American Legion at Empire Boys State at Manlius School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Ness
National Headquarters
Greenwich
Chamber of Commerce
Charlies R. Edington
Greenttith Methodist Church
Roy
Greenwich Union Waterworks Co
Sheldon and Dunning
Stevens Hardware
John F. Garrett
Albert Lewis
Women’s Auxiliary
Liberty Post
Cortons
Donald Mesick
Greenwich Central School
Liserty Post American Legion
Empire Boys’ State
Manlius School
Meaber
Boys’ State
Fors State
I&th
New York Department of the American Legion
Ibis
Manlius
Donald
Henry T. Mesick
Robert
Wavy
Hudson Falls
Salem
Latham Candlelight Club Meets and Local Social Roundup
The Latham Candlelight Club will meet Monday evening at Mrs Ruth Budiongo home. Miss Phoebe Ruth Rankin and Miss Betsy Grey, both students at Russell Sage College, were hosted at dinner by Mrs FT J Hotchkiss. A Just-A-Mere Bridge Club event at Mrs T J Hotchkiss home saw Mrs Helen Barthel l and Mrs Anna Webster win awards. A reception by Calvary Methodist Church Women’s Society will honor Rev Herbert S Roberts and new members at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettle McCade
Stanley Groever
Latham Iseights Park
Robert Laurie
Lawrie
Mantzits
A. G. VanWie
W. Pitts
James Hachidurian
F. J. Lenda
New York
Women's Society of Christian Service of Calvary Methodist Church
Herbert 8. Roberts
Subway Tragedy Claims Buffalo Man at Delancey Street Station
John Lavin of Buffalo was killed early yesterday when struck by a subway train at the Delancey Street Bowery station. Police identified him from papers found on his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coasts Guardsmen
John Lavin
Buffalo
Delancey Street-Bowery
Yank Sergeant Reunites With Mother In Czech Town
A U S sergeant named Alden, returning from a German front, meets his mother in Barnau. He recounts his Nazi era origins, arrival in the United States in 1938, and wartime service with Ames Army. Friends escort him, and townspeople crowd windows as news spreads of the reunion. The scene unfolds with locals recognizing his face at the doorstep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yank Sergeant
Germny
Feuxon
Barnau
Mai Dan Riddle
Maris ‘Lay
Marry Grier
Osford
Tor, Kearns
Hartford
Harry Alden
Pelham
Barnay
Rem
Bis
Nuernburg
United
States
Ames
Barnmau
Pes
Kearns
Alden
Captain Grier
Riddle
Rubber Lab Guards Millions of Bugs
The United States Rubber Co. in Bethany Coon runs a lab breeding large numbers of destructive insects used as guinea pigs for chemical tests to judge insecticide potency. Bugs are insured to prevent loss of months of research from accidental death or breeding disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany, Coon
United States Rubber Co
Pointe Out
Harry's Homecoming Brightens Town After War
Harry's mother, German by birth, faced radio discrimination for marrying a Jew but welcomed him back with perfect English as townspeople cried and embraced. She had sheltered Jewish refugees in Nuernburg, aided locals during bombings near Barnau, and later helped guide American patrols in, becoming an interpreter for the unit. Major Riddle notes her worry over Harry's marital status, while Harry remains a bachelor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Abe
Meir Junge
Pane Ronning
Heares
Sweden
Nuernburg
Gestapo
Barnau
Voltstrumers
Harry Contine
Barry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Cowee
Holiday House Board
Aid Society
Knitcraft
Shoppe
Wellesley Club
Lord & Tann
Nvo
Spring
Fulton Street
Selma Harris
Miss Selma Harris
Millis Memorial Church
1Ree Board
Presbyterian Home
First Street
Archibald Buchanen
Earl S. Roe
Mortimer J. Barrel
Treasuer
Irving Horton
Hospital Fund
Willian Lintner
Wardrobe
George Matthews
Rcuse
James LP
Massh
Memorizl Methodist Church
Clarence Powers
Spiy
Ikea
Dren
California
Eagle Mills
Wynantskill
Wdiels Lejt
Agni
Mossten
Agnes
Averill Park
Miss Macde
FL Woenderling
Mosster
Hoosick Falls
High Shock
Rairsday
Light Tue Beys
Douglas Eightey
Dorothy Douglas
Hal Boyle
Beans ‘Studio
R Clan
Frears
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