Mrs Irkin Smith Jr Elected President of E W Alumnae Troy Chapter
Mrs Lewin J Ssmith Jr of Loudonville wins another Troy Chapter post in Emma Willard Alumnae Association election at the Troy Club. Miss Gersude Norton is first vice president and Miss Perdy is recording secretary with Mrs Henry W Cross as corresponding secretary. The meeting included remarks on Bretton Woods by Prof W W Spafford and a tribute to the school’s ninety third anniversary event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewin J. Ssmith, Jr
Loudonville
Troy
Emma Willard Alumnae Association
Troy Club
Gersude & Norton
Bilge Nesey Desi
Perdy
Henry W. Crossos
Brea
Meen
Somanizee
Biss Beatrix Enyvs
Wils W. Houses
Anne Welt
Ciemene
Tsg Coma
Wold Herve
Troy Wensa
Charles HE
Elisebeth HL Flack
Albert S Loring
WW. F. Spafford
Rengaelaet Polytechnic Institute
Brewton Woods
Spafford
Bretton Woods
Bretton ‘Woods
EL Townsend Heisier
Valley Falls Club Luncheon Brings 70 Guests And Fund Rise
The Woman's Club at Valley Falls and Vicinity met at the Bethesda Home on Wednesday with about seventy attendees including Home residents. A 1 pm luncheon preceded a business session led by president Carolyn Snyder at which a $50 welfare fund was announced as raised. New member Martha L Wing of Schehticoke joined. Harriet Becker led the program. Jessie Manchester sang with pianist Eleanor Aiken. Ella Remere spoke on arts browsing and Elizabeth Oliver recited three poems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Valley Falls
Bethesda
Carolyn Snyder
Snyder
Sirs
Harriet Becker
Jessie Manchester
Eleanor Aiken
Ella Remere
Elizabeth Oliver
Junior League Admits Eight At Troy Meeting
Eight new members welcomed by the Junior League of Troy at The Hendrick Hudson meeting presided by new president Mrs. James C. Covert. New members include Mrs. Schuyler Weacon and Miss Betsy Dibert among others. An art exhibit by local school children opened at the Troy Public Library, with plans for a future symphony of children and a new radio chairman named Mrs. Carl Grimm. Conference Day events and a Bretton Woods talk by Prof. J F Spafford were announced, plus a wedding shower for Miss Mary Mulcahy at the Taekersnore Hotel in Albany hosted by Montgomery Ward coworkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior League of Troy
Hendrick Hudson
James C. Covert
Schuyler Weacon
Terrence Cordner
Lawrence C. Day
Alexander L. Darby
Betsy Dibert
Walter Gunther
Paul R Jones
Jane Reynolds
Charles EH. Dauby
Mira
David E. Hunar
Troy Pub Hc
League
Mongay
Elke
Carl G. Grimm
Radio
Chennmman
J. F. Spafford
Business Administration Department
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bretton Woods
People and visitors travel notices in New Jersey and beyond
Mrs Henry Colvin of 42 Second Street visits her Newark mother while Mr and Mrs James E MacChes ney and Miss Fae MacChesner depart for East Lansing Michigan to visit relatives Mrs Cluett former Miss Jean Lovie MacChesnes hosts Miss Susan Ciami and her brother Samuel in Mil Mass Mr and Mrs Gorham Cluett guests in town for a few days from Louisiana stay with Maynard Fl Witehills family Miss Made lsine Henry and Mrs J Giv in Cluett arrive from Louisiana Officer tight and Mrs Robert P Hahn weekend visitors from Alexandria La Mrs Kaba and Mrs Orin Berhus- Biurgis Hayek of Albany ENO guest in Albany area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Henry Colvin
Second Street
Newark
West
James E. MacChesney
Fae MacChesner
East Lansing
Mich
Albert E. Cluett, Jr
Cluett
Jean Lovie MacChesnes
Susan Ciami
Samuel
Gorham Cluett
Mil- Mass
Maynard FL
Madelsine Henry
J. Givin Cluett
Louisiana
Robert P. Hahn
Alexandria
Kaba “Remeaic
Orthany Berhus- Biurgis Hayek
Albany
Eno Hassen
Orin
Jet
Troy WAVE Bride Dance in Troy Wedding
Lt Catherine Anne Fagar, daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Fagan of Troy, wed Exsign Charles Tyliden Westcott of Baltimore at St Joseph's Church Troy. Rev A Nolan presided. Miss Jolie L Walsh organist. Reception at the Troy Club followed. Bride wore white gown de Londre with lace and bow trim. Attendants wore gowns of Alencon lace. The couple plan a Canada trip then reside in Mt Rainier Maryland. stationed in Washington DC. Bride attended Catholic Central High School and College of New Rochelle. Westcott attended Charlotte Hall Military Academy and St John’s College Annapolis. Notables included Mr and Mrs Raymond Thuen and others from New York and Schenectady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Anne Fagar
U.snor
William J. Fagan
Lyrige
Grace Houlihan
Frere Arestrosg
Londre
Troy Club
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle
Essign Westcott
Charlotte Hall Military Academy
Maryland
St John’s College
Annapolis
Ltd
Raymond Thuen
Tarrytown
Frank Murray l
Woodhourne
Mary Doyle l
Schenectady
Martin Fisher
New York
Missionary Society Spring Luncheon Held in Lansingburg
The Missionary Society staged a spring luncheon at the First Presbyterian Church of Lansingburg on Thursday at 1 pm with about one hundred guests. Rev. Seth N. Genung gave a blessing, solos were sung by Mrs. Earl R. Manchester and Mrs. E. Townsend Heister, and Rev. Richard Cummings, pastor of First Baptist Church, spoke on Buna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Missionary Society
Lansingburg
Seth N. Genung
Earl R. Manchester
E. Townsend Heister
Richard Cummings
First Baptist Church
Frederick W. Evans
C. ¥. King
Mirs
Wheliam Groesbeck
Ralph Graham
Louise Flagler
Couple Weds in Cambridge United Presbyterian Church
Louise Beadle daughter of Harmin L Besdie of Greenwich wed Paul K McNeil of Cambridge Tuesday evening at Cambridge United Presbyterian Church parsonage. Matron of honor was Mrs. Millard Knapp of Fishkill. Bride wore navy gown with red roses. matron wore grey crepe with pink roses. Mr McNeil works with Hoosick Engineering Co. They will reside on the Cambridge Lauderdae Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Beadle
Harmin L. Besdie
Greenwich
Paul K McNeil
Cambridge
Cambridge United Presbyterian Church
Paul R. Graham
T That Church
Millard Knapp
Fishkill
Towsin
McWitt
Greenwich Central School
McNitty
the Hoosick. Engineering Co
Cambridge-Lauderdaie Raed
Valley Falls Couple Weds In Valley Falls Church
Miss Mary Lucille Respo daughter of Mr and Mrs Salvatore Respo of Valley Falls married Thomas Bernard Keyes son of Mrs John Chambers of Mechenneville in a double ring ceremony at 2 pm yesterday at the Lady of Good Counsel Church Valley Falls. Rev G L Dermody officiated. Bridesmaid Miss Jane Yost of Troy best man Matthew Joyce of Saltwater attended. The bride wore satin bodice pearls full chiffon skirt long train Angertip veil prayerbook orchid shower. Attendant wore lime veil gown with yellow rose headpiece. Guests from Albany Troy and Mechimicville attended the reception at the bride’s home. The couple left for a New York wedding trip. The bride attended Valley Falls schools and has lived in the village. groom conducts his own business in Schaghticoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lucille Respo
Salvatore Respo
Valley Falls
Thomas Bernard Keyes
John Chambers
Mechenneville
Lady of Good Counsel
G. L Dermody
Jane "Yost
Troy
Matthew Joyce
Saltwater
Albany
Mechimicville
Miss Perkins Engaged to Donald Mo Webber of Dalton Mass
Miss Carolyn L. Perkins of Pittsfield Mass engaged to Donald Mo Webber of Dalton Mass. Perkins, Berlin Central School and Berkshire Business College graduate, works as an accountant at House of Mercy Hospital in Pittsfield. Webber, son of Mrs Hartwell Webber and the late Mr Webber, is a fireman at Exton Weston Co in Dalton. No wedding date announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Goodermore
Berlin
Dalton
Ann Swensson Weds Navy Lt Karl G E Sharke
Ann Swensson daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Swensson married Lt Karl Gustav Eduard Sharke USNR son of Mr and Mrs Julius Sharke at Trinity Methodist Church. The ceremony featured Calla lilies and white garden towers with relatives, attendants, and a reception at the bride’s home. The bride wore her mother’s ivory satin gown and family veil. the couple plans to reside at 710 Riverway Drive after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
Ane Swensson
Otto Jordan Swensson
Lakewood Place
Karl Gustav Eduard Sharke
USNR
Jutius Sharke
Tarrytown
Ries Orrin Freson
Wes Thee
Tae
Grace B. Wygert
Rener
Mrex
Joseph B Swenson
Newagton, Coer
Sit Terein-Lgw
Boner
Mies
Marion Lane
Mizs A. Elizabeth Holden
Westport
X. J. HL Scott Chalfant
Center Brunswick
Kenneth B. Darting
Rusgell Pierce
Boston
W. G
Junior League of Troy
Executive Seminary of Troy
Towns Abroad: Mrs Town Marries Mr Gellanini in NY
Dorothy Tschumi Tavs daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Tschumi of 173 Seventh Avenue married Michael F. Gellanini son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Centanni Saturday afternoon. Evelyn Smith was maid of honor and Anthony D Agostino best man. Reception followed at the bride’s parents home before the couple departed for a Montreal wedding trip. They will reside at 2253 Seventh Avenue after returning. The bride wore a light blue dress with pink sweet pea corsages. maid of honor wore sky blue. Mrs Tschumi wore grey and white with white roses. Margaret Centanni wore melon color with blue accessories. Mrs Centanni is a Behr-Manning employee. the groom works for Time Corporation and recently left Army service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrs
Dorothy Tschumi
Tavs
John’ Tschumi
Seventh Avenue
Michael F. Gellanini
Charles Centanni
Evelyn Smith
Anthony D’agostino
Montreal
Meid of Honor
TsiHemi
Margaret Centanni
Reid confined to Samaritan Hospital
Personal George M. Reid of 46 Bank Street is confined to Samaritan Hospital. Pvt. Joseph Jones is on a one day furlough at the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert Jones at Pawlet Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Reid
Bank Street
Samaritan Hospital
Joseph Jones
Mrs. Herbert Jones
Pawliffy Avendé
Club Women Convene Here in Troy Sessions and Show
The Troy Business and Professional Women’s Club hosted a two part gathering with a New York State Federation panel discussion on compulsory peacetime military training. Leaders from Albany Amsterdam Glens Falls Schenectady and Troy attended as Miss Viole Holden opened the afternoon session and Grace Gustafson spoke. A buffet supper followed and the evening featured membership talks, musical numbers, impersonations and a moving picture courtesy of New York Power and Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Hall
W.C. A
Digucict 4
New York State Federation of Busintes
He Mate Federation
Glens Falls
Albany
Amsterdam
Johnston
Saratoga Springs
Troy
Hudson
Middleburg
Ailrondack
Schenectady
Cohoes
Edward G. Hurlburt
Abbany
Fed
Viola Vedder
Schbenecsady
Silas Florence Mellvain
Helen Tatum
Jane Rubsos
N. Angeline Davison
Lorenz Belly
Ar Ben
Trey
Lois Vogel
San Francisco
Sheldon Crary
Walter Muir
Lillian Russ
Nellie Philpott
Albert Sachs
New York Power Jand Light Co
Miss Rainey Heads to Washington Post Service
Miss Alice Rainey daughter of Dr and Mrs John J Rainey left yesterday for Washington DC to join the American Red Cross in staff and hospital service. She was greeted by farewell parties hosted by Kay Schacht Carolyn Wales and Julie O Connor. She is a Georgian Court College graduate who has worked in Winthrop Chemical Company's research lab in Rensselaer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Rainey
John J. Rainey
Washington D.C
American
Red Cross
Miss Rainey
Kay Schacht
Carolyn Wales
Julie O'Connor
Kiss Rainey
Georgian Court College
Lakewood
N. J
Winthrop, Chemical Co
Miss Edwards to Wed Whitehall Man
Miss Dorothy Joyce Edwards of Fort Ann and Lloyd O. Tredwell of Whitehall announce their engagement. Dorothy teaches at Fort Ann Central School. Lloyd, a Whitehall High School 1940 graduate, served twenty months in the armed forces and now works for American Locomotive Co. in Hudson Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwards
Fort Ann
Dorothy Joyce Edwards
Lloyd
Tredwell
Orrill Tredwell
Whitehall
Edwards
Fort Ann Central School
Whitehall High School
American Locomotive Co
Hudson Falls
Birthday Observed by The Jolly Seven Club
The Jolly Seven Club celebrated members' birthdays at a Thursday IG meeting held at the home of Misa Rosemary McDermott. Honor guests were Marjorie Ditech and Deany MacGregor. Luncheon featured a birthday cake centerpiece and gifts for the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Seven Club
Misa Rosemary. McDermott
Misats
Marjorie Ditech
Deany MacGregor
Seake
Women Voters Elect Officers in County League
Mrs. W. F. Spafford was elected president of the Rensserger County League of Women Voters at the annual meeting held Thursday evening at the home of Mrs George Thull on Burden Avenue. Other officers named include Harry A Van Velsor as vice president in charge of program, Katherine C McCormick in charge of sanitation, Edwin E Alter vice president in charge of maintenance, Florence Gabauer vice president in charge of publicity, Jean Coulter recording secretary, Sanchem Liss corresponding secretary, Arthur Wairath assistant corresponding secretary, Mace Jaeger treasurer, and Edward Pfeffer assistant treasurer. A picnic supper preceded the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Spafford
Rensserger
Miss Curley Weds Edward J. Grosch at St Patrick’s Church
Miss Mary E. Curley daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Curley and Edward J. Grosch son of Jacob Grosch and the late Mrs Grosch were married in the rectory of St Patrick’s Church with Rev James P Lawlor. Miss John Curley served as maid of honor Raymond Bergmann was best man. The bride wore a chartreuse gabardine ensemble with kolinsky furs and orchids. Attendant wore melon color with kolinsky furs and corsage of gar dens. A wedding breakfast at The Hendrick Hudson followed, then a trip to New York. The couple will live at 4 Ingells Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Curley
Martin Curley
Edward J. Grosch
Jacob Grosch
Grose
St. Patrick’s Church
James P. Lawfor
Jehn Curley
Ride
Ant ‘Raymond Bergmann
Kolinsky
Ote& Wmelon
Hendrick Hudson
New York
Cluett, Peabody & Co. Inc
Adirondack Foundries, Inc
Ingells Avenue
Schuylerville Soldier Serves in Italy and Yalta Communications
Schuylerville memory Robert H. Shaver of Grangerville is a noncommissioned officer in the 985th Signal Service Company serving in Italy. He commands the radio teletype section at ABled Force Headquarters and helped operate the wartime communications system during the Yalta conference. He earned commendation for diligence and skill and has 27 months overseas. He is a 1936 Colgate and Schuylerville High School graduate. The 983th Signal Service Company received the Meritorious Service Unit Plaque for services in Africa and Italy. Shaver wears the Mediterranean Theater Ribbon with Battle Participation Star and Good Conduct Medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Shevec
Marian H. Shaver
Brooklyn
W. Elmer Shaver
Grangerville
985Th Signal Service Company
Italy
Abled Force
Yalta
Shaver
Mediterranean Theater of Operations
Schuylerville’ High School
Colgate College At
Hamilton
983Th Signal Service Company
Africa
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Also Mentioned on This Page
Irkin J. Smith, Jr
E. W. Alumnae
Mrs
Irwis J. Smith. JR
Valley Falls Club
Mary Nash
Natl Servings Bank Pléz
Scholls
Mary Mulcahy
Taekersnore
Montgomery Ward Co
Bonut Life Oil
Tery
Furrad
Francette
Westle
Broadway Beauty Salon
Stashway
Meicore Unum
Troy Wave Bride
Missionary Society
Nmr
Nis Hockesen
West Albany
Doris Hockeson
William Neuzi
Watervliet
Cleveland, O
St. Patricks Church
Watervliet Arsenal
Miss Perkins
D. M. Webber
Edward J. Dilton
River Street
Heard J. Dillon, Jr
Michael Dilton
James Dilton
William Dillon
Michael Casale
Sand Lake Presbyterian Church
Edna May Sicley
Howard H. Sicley
Averill Park
Casale
Ann Swensson
Navy
Karl G. E. Sharke
Sharke
Washington Irving High School
Alpha Kappa Pi Fraternity
U.S.5
Prairie State
Lesson
Riverway Drive
Boxtom
Herman S. Chalfant
Brodllyn
Stuart J. Swensson
Allan Davison
Pittsburg
William A.mcdonald
Marty Greham
Hartford, Conn
Mies Margaret Seal
Walter Maclean l
Binghamton
Loren Manvilie
Washington, D. C
J.g
Mary Wendt
Ruth Condon
Home Bureau
Lathan Home Bureau
S. W.pitts Hose House
T J. Hotchkiss
Lillian Holmes
Louella MacDowell
St Ambrose's
Wanda Hendrick
Delphic Society of Troy High School
Del
Iphic Society
Vic
Frank Thorns
Third Street
Watervlies
Helen Thorns
Pic Howard M. Church, Jr
Marine Corps
Harriet Armitage
Eighth Street
Christ Episcopal Church
Chia City
Neido-Cotty
Fred Coty
Treva Colty
State Teachers’ College
Castleton
George B. Neddo
George DB. Neddo
Earl L. Boisen
Louise M. Nikles
R. J. Nikies
Fourth Avenue
Jacksonville
Fla
Herusband
Ensign Eat L. Boisin
C. P. Belain
Eighth Avenue
Ensign Boisin
Naval Reserve
San Diego
Cal
Anthony Sireco
Broadway
Angela M
Reginald Carron
Traoay Carroll
Blinn Street
Whitehat
Sirace
New York State Teachers College
Argyle
Carroll
Union College
Taft Dental School
Mass
Town
Miss Edwards
Miss Curley
Schuylerville
Ely
Sahor Charles
Alrty
Chase & Sangornt
Chase & Sanborn
Senor Charle
Hashal
Gota
Pigcup
Wales
Rnor
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