14 May 1976
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1976
Page
1
Jewelers report a rising trend of pierced ears among men in their twenties across Colonie Center and Albany area shops. Dealers cite women's liberation and a boom in men's jewelry, noting most wearers favor simple gold studs with some balls or stars.
Clifton Park officials order a night closure of the Northway rest stop after reports of beer blasts and sex activities. The change targets late hours while keeping daytime access for travelers. Authorities say enforcement will focus on maintenance and public safety.
Coinword Puzzle No 1092 lists nine semifinalists led by Cournoyer Family and Watervliet with others from Troy and Stillwater. The winner, if any, will be announced Saturday as the column notes help is available from The Times Record in Troy New York.
A letter asks about buying three or more place settings of Virginian Oneida sterling silver. Another reader seeks suppliers for personalized imprint pillows for a wedding gift. The page also notes trouble locating a GE dishwasher gear, inquiries about acupuncture licensing, and reports on closed Northway rest stops amid ongoing rumors of solicited homosexual activity by travelers.
Norma Merrill was crowned Miss Poppy by Eleanor Priest president of the American Legion Auxiliary at a Schuylerville meeting. The group reported $25 sent to Mountain Camp and $5 plus an Easter card to their adopted child Colleen. Members noted community service, 100 percent coupon collection, and a $10 donation to a local scholarship fund. An award of $10 will honor the senior girl most advanced in English at Schuylerville Central School. Memorial Day events were announced for 2 p.m. at the high school with Poppy Window details and plans for a June county meeting in Waterford and a Syracuse convention in July.
HOOSICK FALLS The group sponsors a bake sale tomorrow at the Grand Union from 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds will aid the Kings Daughters class project and a child overseas.
The Country Knolls Woman's Club presented Our Heritage Collection at the Americana Inn Colonie with calico dresses a spinning wheel and handmade quilts. About 350 people viewed revolutionary fashions from underwear to outer garments as antiques and curios along the rooms.
The Mechanicville Teachers Association announces the Mary McCarthy Memorial Scholarship worth 200 dollars for up to four years. It supports students entering post high school programs and is based on financial need and academics. Seniors and juniors can pick up applications from the high school guidance department. deadline is June 1.
The Round Lake Library schedules Friday family film nights in May at 7 30 p m with free admission and films supplied by the Southern Adirondack Library System. A summer pre school program runs Tuesdays from July 6 to Aug 10 for 3 5 year olds, with 45 slots. An antique festival June 26 benefits the library, featuring a 1847 Tracker organ display and Adirondack memorabilia. A Southern Adirondack Library System meeting is set for Monday 8 p m with Maitland DeSormo presenting Heydays of the Adirondacks. The library also announces a new art print collection four week loans and a large print Reader's Digest, plus recent donations and board updates.
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