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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1949

Page

8

Hoosick Falls Nurse Bride Wed in Double Ring Ceremony

Miss Merie Gehrean, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Gehrean of Hoosick Falls, married James P. Davia in a double ring ceremony at St John’s Episcopal Church. Rev Bradford H Burnham officiated. The couple, after a reception at the bride’s home, will honeymoon. The bride, a Samarit an Hospital School of Nursing graduate, works at Samaritan Hospital. Davia, a Troy High School alumnus and chief engineer at Samaritan Hospital, is a World War II veteran.

Mies Merie Gehrean Edward Gehrean Moeslek Falls James P. Davia George D. Davia Posstenkl Mr. Davis Bradford H. Burnham St. John's’ Episcopal Church Doris Young George D. Davia, Jr Wicers Hoosick Falls High School Samatitan Hospital School of Nursing Davie Troy High School Tae Samaritan Hospital

Club Plans Father's Day Dinner at the YWCA

A Father’s Day dinner will be held Monday at 6 30 pm at the YWCA by the RPS Women’s Club. Mrs. Wilbur H Caney announces Dr Sterling P Olmstead of the RPS English dept will discuss The Importance of Cultures Training In the RPT curriculum. Various guests from RPL and Rev William M Slavin will speak and give the invocation.

Yw.c.a RPS Robert K. Fortist

Rosekrans Engaged to Navy Fireman Apprentice Turner

Mrs Florence Rosekrans announces the engagement of her daughter Mina Arlene Rosekrans to Earl B Turner Jr a Navy fireman apprentice son of Mr and Mrs Earl Turner of Stop 37 Troy Behenectady Road Mass Posehrans attended Watervilet High School Turner a 1948 graduate now in a three year Navy enlistment stationed at Brooklyn Navy Yard. Wedding planned in near future.

Florence Rosekrans St. Luke Street Thia City Mina Arlene W. Rosekrans Earl B. Turner Navy Sylvan Avenue Troy-Behenectady Road Mass Posehrans Watervilet High Schoor Turner Watervilet High School

Alliance To Meet Duchess de La Rochefoucauld Lecture

The Alliance Francaise of Troy will host Duchess de La Rochefoucauld as guest speaker on Thursday November 17 at 8 15 pm at La Maison Francaise Russell Sage College. Her talk titled The Role of the French Woman for the Lent One Hundred Years covers women's political and legal rights and her work with municipal and political studies.

Duchess de la Rochefoucauld Alliance Francaise of Troy la Maison Francaise Russell Sage College France Rome Lisbon Oxford Paris Uppsalia Sweden

Engaged Anne Sowalsky to Wed John Murphy in St Peters Church

Mr. and Mrs. William Sowalsky announce the engagement of daughter Anne L E Sowalsky to John William Murphy son of Mr and Mrs Toeaph Murphy of Sand Lake. Anne attended Catholic Central High School and works at Tiny Town Toys. Murphy is Troy High School alumnus and employed by F W Woolworth Co. Wedding set for November 27 at 2 PM in St Peters Church.

William Sowalsky Eighth Street Anne LE. Sowalsky John William Murphy Toeaph Murphy Sand Lake Catholic Central High School Tiny Town Toys Murphy Troy High School F. W. Woolworth Co St. Peters Church

Nursing Board Hears Committee Reports

The Woman's Board of the Instructive District Nursing Association met at the headquarters at 10:30 a.m. with Mrs. Leslie W Rolfe presiding. Officers presented financial, investment, and secretarial reports, plus appeals for warm clothing, old muffins and linens, and a used baby carriage.

Instructive District Nursing Association Leslie “W Rolfe Edward H. Pattison Parker H.rousseau Harold Turner A. W. Powers Euppy William W. Rousseau Nursing Committee Douglas Hudson Public Welfare Elizabeth Cohen Michard Mead Nmbers Club Herbert G. August Alexander L. Darby Community Chest

Mrs Austin as Guest Speaker at Cathete Women’s League event

Meventyfive members of the Cathete Women’s Beriing League attended the annual membership reception at The Hendrick Hudson ballroom. Catherine M. Austin director of the Avatia School of Beauty Culture spoke on improving appearance and smiled as key advice.

Cathete Women's Beriing League Thuredey Ballrom Hendrisk Hudeon Catherien M.austin Avatia School of Beauty Culture High Cn Bria John J. Sweeney James T. Brady Mee Herr T. O'Brien Troy St. Mary's Hopital Building Fund Hendrick Hudson D. George Hooley Marion Diamond John J. Hyland

Provisionals Hear Talk on Family Services in Troy

Richard J. Thomas, superintendent of Vanderheyden Hall, spoke at Alumnae House to provisional members of the Junior League of Troy. He outlined the need for rehabilitating families, noting limited foster home capacity in Rensselaer County and the role of institutional care, plus calls for a county family service agency and expanded psychiatric facilities. Mrs Sven A Anderson presided. next week Mrs Ernest L Warncke will discuss Social Planning.

Richard J. Thomas Vanderheyden Hall Junior League of Troy Alumnae House Russell Sage College Thomas Mr. Thomas Rensselaer County Sven A. Anderson Ernest L Warncke

Platts Guests Attend Bridal Weekend in Troy

Mrs Harold A Hatley of Flushing and L J Platt hosted guests from Baltimore and Westbury while Miss Constance Cluett prepared for her wedding to Louis D Sage of New York. Family members and out of town visitors attended dances and cocktail parties at the Troy Country Club and Cluett residence. An upcoming game party at the Troy Country Club is noted along with a Tokyo-bound relatives report.

Platts Harold A. Hatley Flushing L. J Egbert Platt Jesse H. Peek Baltimore Charles A. MacArthur Donald D. Miner Westbury L. L Piatts Nellie A. Cluett Madeleine A. Henry Contance Cluett Louis Davidson Sage New York Miss Cluett Miss Chisti George B. Cluett Troy Country Club Peter L. Harvie Thomas Plumb Harvie Troy Country Chum Constance Cluett Louie D. Sage Olivia Pattison Mary Ann Burrows Mr. Sage Japan Clark Yokohama Wendell F Moore Wendell BP. More Memiere Sym

Birthday Tribute For Mrs William Roberta at 42 Tn Avenue

A birthday party was held Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Anne Blane Roberta, daughter of Mrs William Roberta, marking her seventh anniversary. Guests attended, presents exchanged, and refreshments were served in a formal setting with a few stray typographical errors in the account reflecting the era.

Mra William Roberta Tnexis Avenue Miseanne Blane Roberta Qnenia Ponk Gues

Parent-Teacher Group Birthday Dinner at Local Church

The Nashell Parent-Teacher Association held a birthday dinner Thursday at the English Lutheran Church of the Redecaser. Rev. Peter Fanning officiated and dinner was served by church women. Past presidents were introduced by toastmaster Thomas Wan, including Mrs Charlie Enmeonds and others. Soloists performed. Lestard Horan of the Youth Bureau gave a talk on the best needs of our children. Mrs Hogan led as general chairman.

Tee Nashell English Lutheren Jens Harvey Eugene Wisemay Jamesb. Lloyd Raymond Fonter Marvin Brown Jean Coffey Lestard Horan Hogan

Valley Falls Club Conducts Meeting

The Woman's Club of Valley Falls and Vicinity met Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church Sehaghtl coke with Mrs. Raymond Briggs presiding. Mrs. Helen Iverson reviewed a book, music was led by Mrs. Nettle Sheldon, and Mrs. Lorrete Ryan spoke on current activities.

Helen Iverson Woman’s Club Valley Falls Presbyterian Church Sehaghtlcoke Raymond Briggs Nettle Sheldon Lorette Ryan Troy Margaret Edwarde Georgia Brocket Jeane Beecroft Sadie Foster Edith Kenyon Susie van Leuven

Court Margaret Plans Lecture By Dr Sulzman

Court Margaret of Empires of Court Margaret C D A held a meeting in Knights of Columbus rooms to plan a lecture by Dr Frank Sulaman on Nov 17. The talk will cover his Orient trip and is open to the public. A rummage sale follows on Nov 18 and 19 at 455 Fulton Street run by Mrs Mary A Monahan and others. A fancy sale is planned for Dec to raise funds for Christmas charities under city directs.

Frank Sulaman Margaret C.D. A Knights of Columbus Sulsman Orient Fulton Street Mary A. Monahan Katherina Coover Christina Fritz Betty Davignon Marie Brunella

Arden Wells Weds Douglas Anderson in New York Church

Miss Arden Wells daughter of Mr and Mrs C Malden Wells of Watervliet and Douglas B Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Anderson of New York were married October 29 at Lexington Avenue Methodist Church New York. The groom attends Ithaca College in psychotherapy and the couple reside in New York.

Arden Wells C. Malden Wells Fifth Avenue Watervliet Douglas B. Anderson Elmer Anderson Second Avenue Lexington Avenue Methodist Church New York Ithaca College

Church Group Plans Yale Party for Christmas

The King's Daughters of Stilis Memorial Baptist Church met at Mrs. Anna Cunningham's home 549 Sixth Avenue to plan a Christmas party to be held Thursday December 8 at the Willow Tea Room. Mrs. Clement Ketterson led devotions and refreshments were served by Mrs. Ketterson, Mrs. Fitzgerald, and others.

Willow King’s Daughters of Stilis Memorial Anna Cunningham Sixth Avenue Clement Ketterson Robert Fitzgerald

Local Residents Share News From City and Beyond

Personal notices report Mr Earl Hohn of Schaghticoke HI confined to Memorial Hospital Albany after surgery. Mr and Mrs Howard Brockway of 246 Seventeenth Street returned from Fort Myers Florida after two weeks with their daughter and family. Mrs Philip OConnor of 1804 Third Avenue Watercity and Mr A J Allen of 2318 Sixth Avenue Troxs returned from Oneida visiting their aunt. Sister Candida of St Josephs Convent joined by Mrs Mary Cullinan and Mrs Lina Reyes. Candida formerly Miss Rose OConnor of Green Island.

Earl Hohn Schaghticoke HI Memorial Hospital Albany Howard Brockway Seventeenth Street Fort Myers Florida Philip Oconnor Third Avenue Waterciet A. J. Allen Sixth Avenue Troxs Candida St. Joseph’s Convent Mary Cullinan Lina Reyes City Rose O'Connor Green Island

Busy Beex Club Honors Members Turkeys and Birthdays

The Busy Beex Club gathered at Sunset Tan Tuesday evening for a turkey supper honoring Mr Ira Honesterman and Mrs Martha Mr Hale who celebrated their birthdays. The next meeting was planned at the home of Mre Retty Perry in Sand Lake on Wednesday at pm.

Busy Beex Club Ira Honesterman Martha Mr Hale Retty Perry Sand Lake

Engagement of Mire Grace Olcott to Bernest Mount

Mr and Mrs Robert Olcott of Saratoga Springs announce the engagement of their daughter Mire Grace Olcott to Bernest Mount, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Mount of Schenectady. Mire Grace Olcott attended Skidmore College and the families provide details on their backgrounds.

Robert &. Ofrott Saratogs Springs Grace Patio Olcott Bernest G Mount Ernest Ro Mount

Inter Fraternity Cantarrence Wall Event at RPI

The Inter-Fraternity Cantarrence Wall at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will be Berg today from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the Field House. Elliot Lawrence and his 18-piece orchestra will provide music for dancing as the evening includes queen selection and a handsome trophy presentation.

Renselaer Polytechass Tnstitute Berg Wield House F.P.1 Coast Guard Elliot Lawrence

Turner announces engagement of Mina Turner to Arthur Dee

Mr and Mrs Henry Turner of WZ Tenth Street announce their daughter Mina Bernadette Turner is engaged to Arthur Dee son of Mr and Mrs Louis J Dee of 449 River Street No date has been set for the nuptials.

Henry Turner WZ Tenth Street Mina Bernadette Turner Arthur Dee Louis J. Dee River Street

Averill Park Community Notes and Church Activities

Ill residents improve as others host weekend visitors. Local residents travel to New York and Syracuse for business and family visits. Area churches schedule services, youth fellowships, and classes with topics on Protestant heritage worship and world outreach.

Gadd Lake Baptist Church Plans Fall Conference Speakers

The Gadd Lake Baptist Church will host a midweek series next week with Dr Sheldon Downes of Assam as featured speaker. The church choir and deacons will gather for hymn samplings and a verse by verse study of First Corinthians. 崇 The Hudson River Baptist Association fall meeting is set for Friday Nov 18 at 10 30 am at Temple Baptist Clinton Avenue Albany with Mrs Ayako Hino of Mary Colby College Yokohama Japan as guest speaker.

Arta Sheldon Downes Assam Downed Cheir Thorsdey Pater Ayako Hino Mary Colby College Yokohata Japan

West Sand Lake Tour by Train Planned for Matthews Couple

West Sand Lake residents note Elmer and Mrs. Matthews will travel by train through the South and Mexico on an extended tour. Trinity Lutheran Church women host a turkey dinner in the church dining room starting at 5 20 pm with a sale of useful household articles. Fifteen West Sand Lake Grange members attended Taconic Valley Grange meeting where Clifford Moul and several officers were installed. County Deputy George Boyle to install new West Sand Lake Grange officers tomorrow. Wilbur Kidder of Troy to present a film on Safety after ceremonies.

West Sand Lake Elmer Matthews Mexico Trinity Lutheran Church George Boyle Bovie Weet Sand Lake Grange Wilbur Kidder Troy

Valley Falls News Briefs and Local Visits

Mrs Paul Clum is confined to Albany Hospital after an operation. Mr and Mrs William Roberts of Hoosick Falls visited Mr and Mrs Frederick Roberts. Evening Group of the Women’s Society of Christian Service collects clothing for overseas families. donations to Mrs Benjamin Betts. Mr and Mrs Raymond Briggs hosted Mr and Mrs Hose Arno of Providence. Mrs Edward Farnam, postmistress, on a three week vacation. District superintendent to preside at baptism at Methodist Church service tomorrow.

Valley Falls Paul Clum Albany William Roberts Hoosick Falls Frederick W. Roberts Women's Society of Christian Service Benjamin Betts Raymond Briggs Hose Arno Providence Edward Farnam

Morning side Maryland elects woman mayor and mother

In June the electorate chose Mra. June T. Stocklinaki, 28, as mayor of Morning side, Md. She has just given birth to a baby girl at Washington's Columbia Hospital, marking a notable turn as Madam Mayor becomes a mother.

Washington INS June T. Stocklinaki Morningside Columbia Hospital

Lehman and Dulles Take Senate Seats in Midnight Appointments

The article describes Lehman assuming the U S Senate seat following the 17th Amendment direct election framework and Dulles filling a vacancy created by the aging senator last summer. It notes federal law precedence over state law and outlines salary actions taken by officials in Washington.

New York Fermar Ger Marbert H. Lehean Keonans Aloe Vail Lehman Sanaters Banate Washington Aald Lehman Dublee Thomes E. Rewey Dulles Robert Wagber

Armistice Day Theme At School Assemblies

Armistice Day was the theme of assemblies at School 14 Thereday. Mrs. Doris G Woodbury’s third grade presented a playlet A Day At Home with pupils James Halliday Madeline Salvi Russell Dean Alec Fox Marion Freeman James Crall Mildred Bardrof Tyrone Grimes Mary Cook Richard Winslow Harold Cook Dominic Ralvi Bam bra Collins Patricia Hayes Ellen Jones Alan Boullier Elia Little John Gail Littlejohn Mildred Weidman Edward Chaney Nati Adams Douglas Pollock James Christian Albert Bell. Grades 4 to Howard Yates seventh grade performed Forward March with cast Harold Littlejown Helen Claydon Sandra Chase Robert Granger Sam Ctraulo John Freeman Alan Vermilyea Francis Reed. The school orchestra directed by Harvey Provost played a march Noble Spirit and Mrs Philip White led the singing of the school song.

Doris G Woodbury James Halliday Madeline Salvi Russell Dean Alec Fox Marion Freeman James Crall Mildred Bardrof Tyrone Grimes Mary Cook Richard Winslow Harold Cook Dominic Ralvi Bambra Collins Patricia Hayes Ellen Jones Alan Boullier Elia Little John Gail Littlejohn Mildred Weidman Edward Chaney Nati Adams Douglas Pollock James Christian Albert Bell Howard Yates Harold Littlejown Helen Claydon Sandra Chase Robert Granger Sam Ctraulo John Freeman Alan Vermilyea Francis Reed Harvey Provost Philip White

Bankruptcy Petition Filed in Utica by Chester E Smith Jr

Debts totaling 3418 with 100 exemptions listed in a voluntary bankruptcy petition filed in Federal Court at Utica by Chester E Smith Jr a watchman of 2503 Seventh Avenue Troy. Creditors include M Ziter 300 Union National Bank 21 Alonso Ward 200 Ernest Alder man 2000 and Ernest Baker 90. Petition filed through James E Keeler of Troy.

Utica Chester E. Smith, Jr Watchman Avenus Troy M. Ziter Union National Bank Alonso Ward Ernest Alderman Wynantskill Ernest Baker Watervliet James E. Keeler

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