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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1949

Page

8

Rosary Society to stage large card party and fashion show

The Rosary Society of St Patrick's Church will host a mammoth card party and fashion show at the parish hall on Monday November 21 under the chairmanship of Miss Elizabeth T Case and Mrs Walter J Prediger. Rev Edmund J Burns will be honorary chairman with Rev Joseph N Chmielewski assisting committees. Last year over 1100 attended and plans aim to exceed that. Women of the parish model for the fashion show staged by Cohoes Manufacturing Co with 17 committee heads supporting the event.

Rosary Society of St. Patrick's Church Elizabeth T. Case Walter JJ Edmund J. Burns Joseph N. Chmielewski Father Chmielewski Cohoes Manufacturing Co Stephen Lalor Suzanne Browne Gregory Ball Irene Devlin Ilias Eiva Kennedy Betty O'Connell Philip Fox William J. Healey Ruth David Louis Stratta A. F. Anselment Mra James Davin James Tracey Marietta Sullivan Elizabeth Hanrahan Hanrahan Lille M. Sherlock Blanche Hean

Maplewood Armistice Day Program Honors Veterans

Maplewood School held a Armistice Day assembly with four Maplewood Post American Legion members in uniform as guests. Veterans Boris Kra marchyk Stephen Bents Paul Zonitch attended with scouts and girl scouts. Students recited poems and sang flag salutes ending with God Bless America.

Wea Maplewood School Maplewood Post American Legion Boris Kramarchyk Stephen Bents Paul Zonitch Army Navy Marine Anit Andrew Baeble Maplewood Port Donald Monk Donald Ripperly Marilyn Valentine Sandra van Orpen Louis Tetrault Robert Chiplock United Nations Mr. Beeble Marine Corps Air Force Creed Walter Volk Joan Retz Julianne McKay Stephen Chiplock Charles McBain Bobby Elting Kenneth Fritz Jimmy McCormick George Petregal America God Bless Onald Sipperty Mra Lewis Chaloux

Brownie Troop 47 Celebrates First Anniversary at Church

Brownie Troop 47 of First Avenue Methodist Church marked its first anniversary with a party at the church last week. The program included refreshments entertainment and a guest speaker. Charter members received flower membership pennants from Miss Mary Anne Xardell Scout Headquarters Troy who spoke on the benefits of belonging to a girl scout troop. Entertainment featured Irene and Patty Cleminshaw Carol Moot Carol Reed Dee O'Brien Shirley Crogan Alta Hughes Joanne Cornwall Lynn McDonald. Hostesses were Carol Kenosian Barbara McFarland and Barbara Wheeler.

Brownie Troop 47 First Avenue Methodist Church Mary Anne Xardell Scout Headquarters Troy Irene Patty Cleminshaw Carol Moot Carol Reed Dee O'Brien Shirley Crogan Alta Hughes Joanne Cornwall Lynn McDonald Carol Kenosian Barbara McFarland Barbara Wheeler

Catholic Veterans To Meet On Tuesday

Catholic War Veterans post at St Patrick s Hall will meet Tuesday at 8 15 pm with commander William A Farrell in charge. Plans for winter programs will be discussed and four delegates to Albany County Convention next year will be chosen. Bowing league scores led by Stanley Cote James Rossetti Joseph Swott Frank Whitney and Thomas Jones were announced. Adult Fellowship group at First Avenue Methodist Church held its monthly meeting Edward Vitalius presiding a fund was approved for small projects. Pastor Guy D Casey spoke on his Caribbean trip and Haiti voodooism debate.

St. Patrick's St. Patrick's Hall William A. Farrell Albany County Stanley Cote James Rossetti Joseph Swott Frank Whitney Thomas Jones First Avenue

Reservations To Close For Dance At Watervliet Council

Reservations nearly sold out for a Thanksgiving party hosted by the Watervliet Council Knights of Columbus. Chairman Howard Decker said the limit is forty couples and reservations close Thursday night for members, wives and guests. The event will be held at the Broad Street council building. The property near the hall is undergoing improvements including a torn down fence, shrubbery planting, yard grading, and exterior painting. Anthony A. Bleh, a district knight, commented on the preparations.

Watervilet Council Knights of Columbus Howard Decker Broadway Council Anthony A. Bleh Brand Knight

Church Notes Diverse Evening Meetings and Activities

Local church calendar lists Prayer and probe services at Third Avenue and Beacon Light Mission. Oriental Mission Society, Loyal Ladies, choirs, Boy and Girl Scouts, Mission Guild, and church dinners scheduled across today and tomorrow. Includes Jermain Memorial Presbyterian committees, Weekday school of religion, and Woman’s Missionary Society events with addresses and helper details.

Third Avenue Beacon Light Mission Oriental Mission Society First Bhagat Loyal Ladies Taotrow First Avenue Methodist Mission Guild North Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Jermain Guild Mia Sean Darrow Second Street Phi Delta Society Jane Dysart Fourth Avenue School of Religion Women's Missionary Society Strangeway Womren's Strangeway Building

W C T U Annual Roll Call Night at Mizpah Branch

Mizpah Branch of the W C T U held its annual roll call night with a business meeting religious service and covered dish supper in Third Ave Methodist parlors. Mrs Rachel Steen led the session with Rev Elmer Benn, Mrs Gertrude Pabner gave the address, and a film strip was shown by Mrs Helen Gunther. Next session is a Christmas party program on Dec 16 at Mrs Raymond Van Auken’s home.

Mizpah W.C.T U Third Aveour Methodist Rachel Steen Elmer E. Benn Third Avenue Methodist Church William Gillett Gertrude Pabner Philadelphia Helen Gunther Raymond van Auken Ball Place

Flynn Post Women Pack Yule Boxes for Veterans

At the Thomas B. Flynn Post American Legion Auxiliary meeting more than 30 gift boxes were packed for Castle Point Veterans Hospital. Mrs. William Millett led the session, part of the auxiliary’s Christmas project, with plans for a Christmas supper on December 2 in the auxiliary rooms.

Veterans of Castle Point Veterans Hospital Thomas B. Flynn Post American Legion Auxiliary William Millett Millest

Armistice Dance called most successful VFW event in years

Watervilet Post 160 members and guests observed Armistice Night with dance entertainment and memorial service. Harold J. Larkin Jr said it was the most successful post event and will be annual. Lenser L. Smith chaired. dinner by Mrs. Lester L. Smith. auxiliary assisted. Money to renovate the building. memorial service for deceased veterans led by post officers.

Watervilet Post Harold J. Larkin, Jr Lenser L. Smith Ths Lester L Smith Paul E. Moesey John J. Kelly Novelteers Rensselaer Frank Bulson At &J. Bridget's Church Allan Jones

Man Fined Five Dollars For Red Light Violation

Walton L. Swartwout, 28, of 969 Third Avenue, was fined 5 dollars in Troy Police Court by Police Judge Thomas J. OConnor on his guilty plea to passing a red light at Fulton and River Streets. The case was adjourned from last Saturday. A charge of reckless driving was dismissed. Swarthwout was arrested on a complaint by Traffic Officer Thomas W. Wilhelm and represented by Miles A. McGrane.

Walton L. Swartwout Third Avenue Troy Thomas J. O'Cofnnor Fulton River Streets Swarthwout Thomas W. Wilhelm Swartwout Fulton and Hiver Streets Miles A. McGrane

Clifton Park Updates From Fire District and Troop News

Clifton Park residents hear notes from Fire District No. 1 officers including nominating officers for the annual meeting. Troop 1 Boy Scouts sponsored by Clifton Park Volunteer Fire Department hold weekly classes and sponsor town hall movies. John Sitterly seeks fire chief reelection amid contest with Everett Priddle. inhalator squad planned and by law amendments discussed. The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Town Mutual Aid Association meets at the fire house with refreshments after.

Frederick Groat Cohoes George van Derbilt Northport L. L Henry ¥. Smith John Bruna Stony Creek Schuyler Gill John L. Kopacz Halfmoon Clifton Park-Halfmoon Boy Scouta Clifton Park Clifton Park-Halymoon Town

Community Notes From Grafton Area and Nearby Towns

Grafton Frank Desattiel expects discharge next week from Lacbard Hospital while Charles O'Neil visits his parents Mr and Mrs John O'Neil. About 168 dollars was raised at the Methodist Church dinners Tuesday. Ada Snyder attended the funeral of her cousin Mrs Lacy Jones in Troy on Tuesday. Gratton Community League plans a social Saturday November 15 at the Town Hall. Mr and Mrs Jrese Crandall and Jease Jr returned after a month in Troy visiting Mr Marion Lamphere. Ida Braman and Edinal Ditech have returned to Seattle after a visit with Mrs Lillian Simeon and Mrs Lena Barnhart. Maute Church celebrated its birthday party at the school house in District 6 with guests from Grafton Petersboro and North Hoosick. refreshments and games enjoyed.

Grafton Frank Desattiel Lacbard Hospital Charles O'Neil John O'Neil Methodist Church Ada Snyder Lacy Jones Troy Thesday Gratton Community League Hell Jrese Crandall Won Jease, Jr Troy Marion Lamphere Ida Braman Edina Ditech Seattle Wash Lillian Simeon Lena Barnhart Maute Church Dietrict Petersbore North Hoosick

Troy to Gain More Real Estate Tax Revenue Under Amendments

The state constitutional Amendments raise Troy and other communities toward higher real estate tax revenues, effective Jan 1 1950 cannot affect this year’s rate. Officials seek clarifications on full assessment value and rising rates, with estimates suggesting potential gains for police and fire departments if permitted tax increases materialize.

Troy State Comptroller's Office Edward J. Fitegerald Binghamton Albbany Police Sremen Public Safety Bureaus Hobert

Albany Resident Injured In Accident

Albany man Rehin was severely injured Saturday when his automobile left the road north of Latham and overturned. Taken to Leonard Hospital, he was in fair condition with possible fractures and injuries to his head neck and limbs. Troopers Maur Tay and Shea investigated. he was alone in the vehicle.

North Swan Albany Latham Sax Leonard Hospital M. H. Maur Tay GB. Shea Lathameutpret Teperied Zian

Man Reveals Wounds Were Personal Safety Related

Peter Robertson 49 of Troy Schenectady Road is in critical condition at Leonard Hospital from multiple self inflicted stab wounds and slashes. State Police announced the note indicated despondency. Robertson received wounds above the heart and on the throat neck and ankles with heavy blood loss requiring transfusions.

Peter Robertson Troy- Schenectady Leonard Hospital Robertson Joseph A. Zeph Watervilet

Wynantskill Groups Plan Christmas Party and PTA Meeting

Wynantskill West Sand Lake groups held an all day gathering at Mrs. Meyers home with a planned December 14 Christmas party at West Sand Lake Lutheran Church featuring a covered dish dinner grab bag gifts and games led by several members. PTA chapter at School 4 heard Miss K Elizabeth Lawson discuss the hot lunch program and a Cuba Scouts demo was shown. A white elephant sale raised 25 61 and netted funds alongside chair and decoration updates amid talks on auditorium seating and new chairs.

Wynantskill West Sand Lake Charles Meyers West Sand Lake Road Jean Floyd Grand-' Jean Charlea Smith William Retallick Fred Ohr Edward H. Wiediger Mirs Charles Hale Mise K. Elizabeth Lawson New York State Department of Economics of Albany Parent John Cushing Sarah Raphel John Butler Harriett Topping Ways and Tmeans Floyd Pierson

Local Social Notes From Troy And Vicinity

Mrs John Spain of Troy visited her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Church Recent calls include Mr Mary Chapman staying with Mr and Mrs Harlow Button in Center Brunswick Emory Haskins and kin drove to Boston to visit relatives Ella Harrison returned to Johnsonville after a month with her niece Mrs Albert Sabin Bernard Richardson Pamela and Nancy of Boston visit Mrs Richard son s paints with Mr and Mrs Emory Haskins Sr Women's Guild Auxiliary of the Church of the Holy Name to hold an all day parish meeting with a noon covered dish lunch WSCS to hold a sale at the Methodist Church hall Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Broom Armstrong Por Henry George Armstrong and daughter FlorenceGo Schenectady and Max Marcia Lawson Hoosick Falls guests of Mr and Mrs Melbourne Armstrong

John Spain Troy Henry Church Mary Chapman Harlow Button Center Brunswick Emory Haskins Boston Ella Harrison Johnsonville Mra Albert Sabin Bernard Richardson Pamela Nancy Emory Haskina Women's Guild Auxilary Church of the Holy Name WSCS Methodist Church Hall Broom Armstrong Por Henrr George Armstrong Florencego Schenectady Max. Marcia Lawson Hoosick

Tomhannock Women’s Society Service Meeting at Home

The Women’s Society of Chis ah will meet tomorrow at 2 pm at Mrs Mil dred Burdick’s home. Devotions led by Mrs Paul L Snyder. A varied program to be presented. Colored pictures titled Out of Deora with God to be shown tomorrow at 7 0 pm described by Rev Donald R Lewin Grace Methodist Church. Pictures taken by Mr Lewis.

Women's Societys of Chis Mildred Burdick Paul L. Snyder Describ Donald R. Lewin Grace Methodist Church Lewis

Fest Stephentown Chowder Benefit Planned Thursday

The Stone Brie Community Inc will serve a chowder supper beginning at 6 PM Thursday. The public is invited to attend the fundraiser event hosted by Fest Stephentown to support community efforts.

Stone Brie Community, Inc

Hoosick Falls Public Meeting. multiple updates at Village

A public hearing is set for today at 1 30 p m in the Municipal Building on a North Hoosick road water line maintenance request. Other items note a social at Center Club omitted due to church activity, school lunch program resuming with meals at 11 40 a m, a domino party at West Hoosick Baptist Annex, Young Woman's Club meeting at Miss Elizabeth Byers home, Hoosick Home Bureau sewing lesson at 1 30 p m, and a Hoosick Court of Amaranth delegation attending a reception in Troy for Minnie Mulholland.

North Hoosick Road North Hoosick Geer's Hollow Church of the Immaculate Conception Center Club West Hoosick Baptist Church Young Woman's Club The United Church of Christ Pan Elizabeth Byers Abbott Street Hoosick Home Bureau James Smith Daniel Webster Hoosick Court of Amaranth Apollo Court Troy Minnie Mulholland Objo

Raymertown Pittstown Grange Hosts Aid and Domino Party

The Raymertown Pittstown Grange plans an aid and domino party at Grange Hall tomorrow evening. The Rose Buds 4-H Club elected officers: President Carol Campbell, Vice President Nancy Ward, Secretary Carolyn Bornt, Treasurer Jane Bornt, Sunshine Leader Carol Wagner, News Reporter Shirley Nadeau, Song Leaders Nancy Ward and Carol Wagner, Cheerleaders Helen Church and Carolyn Borst, and Council Members Carol Wagner and Sandra Hart. The next Rose Buds meeting is at the schoolhouse on November 23 at 4 p.m.

Pittstown Grange Grange Tall Rose Buds

Green Island Police Probe Tavern Burglary

Green Island police were still investigating a burglary at the Village Tavern, 95 Paine Street, early Friday. A beer tap was opened and cash box spilled, with a small amount of liquor and coin money taken. Entry was gained by breaking a kitchen window. proprietor Frank Martall discovered the break yesterday morning.

Mothers’ Club of Uh. Joseph Reine Fe Tas Neccannen Wil Tit Warnes Probe Green Islard Yeatertay Paine Street George F. Roleceich Frank Martall Yeoterdasy

Elley Alumnae Sponsor Nov 19 Dance at Circle Inn

The Mildred Elley School Alumnae Association will host a scenic formal dance at the Circle Inn on Saturday November 19 from nine to one with music by The Orchestra. Miss Marie Crofft is ticket chairman for Troy.

Mildred Elley Circle Inn Marie Crofft Troy

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