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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1943
Page
7
The City Council met Saturday to pass a law changing and superseding Section 7 of Chapter 170 of the Laws of 1915. The supervisor will represent the city on the County Board of Supervisors and be chosen biennially at the city general election. Salary and fees match other supervisors.
The article outlines city election procedures for Mechanicville including nomination by petition to the Saratoga County Board of Elections, primary notices, and independent nominating petitions. It details canvassing the vote, determining offices, and placing names on voting machines, with precedence to the highest primary votes. It also notes a Masonic lodge degree ceremony and community events such as a farewell party for a Navy enlistee and a Salvation Army drive reaching about 1,200 of a 3,000 target.
Local Salvation Army aims to raise funds for the coming year with $1,800 allotted for canvassers. Poppy Days are set by the American Legion Auxiliary from May 20 to 22 at American Legion Rooms. PTA election scheduled for May 24 at 3:30 pm. War Bond drive by Cooperative Savings and Loans Association as part of New York State League efforts. Numerous community notices include veterans’ updates, flag day planning by Elks, and local club events with multiple named participants.
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