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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1949
Page
21
Miss Clements Clements, a Lansingberg High School graduate and Northwestern University alum, served in World War II and is now affiliated with the Telegraph Press bushing company in Harrisburg. The wedding date has not been selected.
The Alumni Association of Catholic Central High School sponsors a marriage lecture at 8 15 p m in Bt Patrick s Hall with Rev Benedict Dudley of Arena College discussing marriage ethics laws and impediments plus the parent s role An open forum follows and a pre lecture business meeting will plan upcoming activities John Hogan and John Bond are appointed co chairmen of a disk etball scrimmage and jamboree night at the school gym Friday evening view 25
Mr and Mrs Adolph St Clair of 58 Sixth Avenue Watervilet observed their fortieth wedding anniversary with a Friday dinner party at their home. Present were Mrs Robert Liggett Troy Albert St Clair Weat Sand Lake Mrs James Connell Troy and Mr Everett Hohn Watervilet. Forty two relatives and friends attended.
The tenth annual Founder's Day dinner at the YWCA, under RPI Women's Club, featured James B. Lloyd as toastmaster and Dr Sterling P Olmsted of Feinsclaer Polytechnic Institute speaking on the importance of cultural training in the BPL curriculum. He noted ten years ago had few non technical electives and that 27 are now offered. The event included tributes by Dr Ray Palmer Baker and Rev William M Slavin, with contributions to the club’s perpetual scholarship fund and guest attendance by Mrs Olmsted, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Thompson and other past presidents.
The wedding of Donna Ruth Cummings of Duluth Minnesota daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L Cummings of Saginaw Minnesota was held October 22 at St Pauls Episcopal Church Duluth with Rev Robert Charles Woodfield son of James Woodfield officiating The bridegroom serves as assistant pastor at St Pauls Church and the couple plans residence at 1717 East Superior Street Duluth A reception followed and a trip to Chicago capped the event
Miss Gloria Ragozzino, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ragozzino of Schenectady, wed Victor Decerce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Decerce of Mechanicville, at St Anthony's Church in Schenectady. The ceremony featured Rev. Anthony DeFranco. The couple plans a New York wedding trip and will reside in Clifton Park after. The bride, a Voca tional High School graduate, works at Majestic Beauty Salon. the groom attended Mechanicville Schools and works at General Care Co in Schenectady.
Personal items list Miss Roberta Taylor confined to Samaritan Hospital and the Bibb family residence in Oxford Road. Dr. Vincent Laquidara and family returned from Atlantic City after a surgeon’s congress. Miss Mildreg Hanks and Fred Drake wed at Poultney and Rev. Lavery officiated. Mabel Milhan plans El Paso visit, stopping with sister and brother in Horseheads and Pueblo.
A formal installation dinner Monday night by Beta Omega chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at Gray's restaurant in Loudonville launched the pledge ceremony. Honorees included Doris McLaren Lorraine Bulson Jean Ham and Mary Jane Butler. Miss Anne Duffy presided as pledges received their pins and were adopted into the sorority.
Chapter members plan a panel discussion on Our Rational Belatg at 2:90 p m in the I Woman's Cub clubroom. Henrietta Brockum chairs with assistive staff. Reports will cover state conferences, Tamassee Scholarship fund, and building fund gifts for 1949.
About Town reports Cha F Dean Doris L Crockett of Rus sell Sage College will speak at a dinner meeting of the Alumnae Association chapter in Springfield Massachusetts today. Hartford chapter members were invited to attend as well. Also noted are visits by Dr and Mrs John Richard McDermott returning to Lawrence Massachusetts after visiting Dr and Mrs Henry F Albrecht Jr. Leave for South Mr and Mrs Francis F Gallagher depart for Lake Wales Florida for the winter.
Miss Josephine A Kielb daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kielb of RD 4 Troy and Charles J Watkins Jr son of Mr and Mrs Charles Watkins of Albany married Sunday November 6 at Holy Trinity Church Rev Bronislaus Mendel officiating Bridesmaids included Theresa Watkins sister of the groom and Lilian Szalasak Flower girl Geraldine Swiderski Best man John Watkins Ushers Theodore Szalasny Vincent Sceave Stanley Dydyck Ray Piotrzykowski Edward Novak Ring bearer Jack Lewandowski Reception at Polish American Helis it follows the couple left on a motor trip The bride attended Troy schools worked for F W Woolworth Albany The groom attended Christian Brothers Academy with his father in business and is a World War II veteran
The wedding took place Sunday at Patrick's Church in Troy at 3 pm with Rev. Gregory M. Compelly officiating. Attendants included Mary Ann Dinovo, Isabella Mantello, and Joseph Dinovo as best man. The bride wore a duchess satin gown. reception followed at Sunset Inn. They will reside at 51 Fifth Avenue.
Mr and Mrs Howard Martyn announce the marriage of their daughter Lurana F E Martyn to Justin Jr Pokines of Hoosick Falls. The ceremony was held Saturday at St Josephs Church Fort Edward with Rev M Kenneth Doyle officiating. Bridesmaid Vivian Martyn and best man Charles Pokines attended. The couple will reside at 42 Lyman Street Hoosick Falls.
A Homecoming reception for the grand representative Mrs Mic ale Mulholland was hosted Monday by Apella Court Order of the Amgranth at Young's Hall. About 100 attendees from all districts were present as Apollo Court quartet performed with Mrs William Miller Miss Thelma Mott Neil Laird and Benjamin Apple. Mrs Anna 3B Apple organized the degree assisted by Mrs Guasle Phillips. Retreathments were served. The next meeting will be held Nov 78.
The School of Business at Russell Sage College will host a tea this afternoon in the Alumnae House. Milas Helene Wise chairs the event with Miss Sandra Marks and Miss Miny Barbara Spillinger among speakers. Spillinger plans to discuss Japan. Marks will recount life in Israel.
The Parent Teacher Association of School 14 plans a food sale starting at 11 a.m. in the home economics room. Contributions will be received during the morning. Mrs. Martin Kearns and Mrs. Walter Doering are in charge.
The ceremony took place Tuesday at Trinity Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Irecom. The bride wore a teal gown with scalloped trimming and white rose bouquet. Bridesmaid Vie June MacDowell wore gold-beige. groom Donald Lewd, Jr, attended as best man. couple resides at 72 Jay Street, New York.
The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of Brunswick Fire Co No 1 in Syeaway will be held tomorrow at the Archoves. Mrs Paul Chambers presides at the business session followed by a hobby and handicraft show. Those bringing items for the play should bring them. Refreshments served under Mrs Leo Chevalier chairmanship.
Marilyn Cowin of Stillwater and George Van Etten of Schenectady were named recording secretary and treasurer respectively of the New York State 4H Club Extension Federation at a three day Syracuse convention held with the State Home and Farm bureaus. Donald Merkley of Heavleton was elected president of the ceeding M. John Stevens Center.
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