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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1944
Page
2
A marriage between Richard Russell Fees and Jeanne Alice Bet took place in Boise with a base chapel ceremony. Attended by military officials, the bride wore a white gown, and the couple plans to reside in Boise after the service.
Former resident of Troy relocates from Alabama to Breadwas Me hands. Wicks of Rochester visits sister Miss Jane Stier and Artur Sitter of Snyder’s Lake. Attends wedding in Nuremberg. classmates at Russo Sage College. Other notes mention visits to Montres Quebec and Ottawa.
Dorcas Circle of the Church of Christ Disciples elected officers for the coming year with Mrs Clarence Lewis presiding. New president Mrs Ade Martin and officers Mrs Charles Herrison vice president Mrs Berths Maskey secretary and Mrs Mary Coonrad treasurer.
Ai and Mrs John WW Albert hosted a farewell at their Ninth Avenue home Tuesday night in honor of daughter Mary C Albert who departs for Palm Beach to train with the SPARS. Gifts were given for service use. A former Water Vitet Arsenal employee attended. Brother Edward J Albert serves in the U S Marine Corps in the Pacific for twenty two months.
Mrs Mayme Randel, mother of Mr Randel, was honored at a Sunday surprise party hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Rendel of 129 Sixth Avenue. Guests from Troy area attended. Gifts were given by the Hairdressers Association where Mrs Randel served as secretary. luncheon, games, and prizes followed.
About Town in Florida reports Mr and Mrs Walter D Ewing visiting their son Cory in Boca Raton with Miss Gay Solomon. Solomon will work this summer in New York at Schrafft s as a dietitian. Also listed: Miss Dena Solomon visiting Orchard House East Acres. Hay Schacht returning from Quantico and relatives in the area. Anes Schacht returning from Smith College. Cordille Beatty returning from Smith College to spend summer with J C Beatty at Watervliet Arsenal.
Norma Caroline Andrew daughter of Mr and Mrs John Andrew, wed Corporal William J. O'Brien son of Mr and Mrs William J. O'Brien at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Hoosick Falls. Rev George Egan officiated with Miss Phyllis White at the organ and Miss Angela O'Brien as maid of honor. Raymond O'Brien served as best man. After a luncheon at the bride's home the couple planned to reside in Keoughtan. Corporal O'Brien is a World War II veteran and former Hoosick Falls High School student now stationed with the Medical Corps. Attendants and guests came from North Adams Bennington Glens Falls and nearby communities.
Miss Mary Esmond daughter of Mr and Mrs James Esmond became the bride of James O Brien aerographer's mate third class of Troy at St Bridget's Church Watervliet The ceremony was followed by a reception at the De Witt Clinton Hotel Albany The bride's sister Whitney Esmond was maid of honor and James O Brien was best man The couple will reside at Post River Maryland after a wedding trip to Lewes Maryland
Miss Florence Blackmen daughter of Liew and Mrs William Blackman of Ancon Panama became the bride of Corp Joseph Forehill son of Mr and Mrs Leraio Forehill of Waterford in St Marys Church Balboa The service was by Rev W T Swords at 6 30 pm with Cecilie Frederickson sister of the bride as matron of honor Adolph Lechlenberger and two flower girls attended A reception followed at the couple s home and they left for a wedding stay at the Washington Hotel Colon Canal Zone Forehill attended Waterford Schools and served in the Coast Guard Reserve The article notes a farewell party for John F R Bovie and a pinocle club meeting plus a birthday cake for Mrs James Magill.
Lansingburg High School hosts its junior prom in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hendrick Hudson with Miss Helen Daley and George Winkler leading the grand march at 9 p.m. tomorrow. School board and faculty will greet guests. Mrs. Cora Tobin serves as faculty advisor.
The Catholic Junior Service League will elect officers at the last monthly meeting of the season tomorrow at 8 pm at The Hudson. Miss Mildred Hert, president, will preside. Brook-Lunt announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Beliss Lunt to Corp. Patsy Brooks of Whitehall.
Troy girl Virginia Van Namee wed Corp. Joseph F. Cottzell in a Church of Christ Disciples ceremony. The bride’s sister Siva VanNamee was maid of honor Reginald Reichard served as best man. After a wedding trip to New York the bride will join him at his air corps station and she will live with her parents while employed in railroad offices.
Mra Hollis will preside at the Latham Home Bureau Unit meeting in Calvary Hall tomorrow starting 10:00 am. Mrs Dupuis will lead a nutrition lesson on casserole meals and a complete menu will be served. Mrs Fall will join discussions and a nominating committee report is planned in the afternoon.
A miscellaneous shower for Miss Anna Mee Clears was held at the home of Mrs. Marguerite Zenzen. Guests enjoyed games and a buffet dinner, with decor in pink and white. Seventeen attendees and hostesses Mrs. Lawrence Gelarneau and Mrs. Richaël J. Zenzen attended.
Miss Carolyn Rushe of Schenectady wed Pvt Samuel John Hammersley of Waterford in a Monday evening ceremony at the Schenectady Methodist Church officiated by Rev Calvin C Meary. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Stables Yeager. The couple plan a Thousand Islands honeymoon before he reports to Camp Gordon Ga. she remains in Schenectady.
Emma Willard School graduate Sarah Clapp Alexander engages with Ensign Ernest W. Holloway of Scarsdale. The couple, both with Bryn Mawr and Junior League ties, plan no wedding date yet as Holloway serves in the Pacific.
Teo. Sergi. Am thug R. Haster, an air crew chief, will travel from East in Italy to celebrate his father’s 100th birthday. His mother’s letter to President Roosevelt prompted the request, which was granted after referral to Air Force headquarters.
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