Baptist Women Dinner Brings Clergy Guests and Epitaph Talk
Women from three local churches gathered for the annual Baptist Memorial Hall dinner hosted by the Philatheas of First Baptist Church. Rev J B Miller Rev Robert J Springer and Rev John Y Elliott attended with their wives at the head table. Frank Brownell Arlington VA spoke on Authentic American Epitaphs. Entertainment included a three part harmony medley by the Cornell sisters from West Hoosick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Memorial Hall
The
Philathea Society of the
First Baptist Church
James F. Smith
J. B. Miller
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Robert J. Springer
First United Church, Presbyterian
John Y. Elliott
Howard Harrison
Brownell
New England
Mrs. Elliott
Baptist Philatheas
Academy Praised For Fire Drill Efficiency At Hoosick Falls
Deputy fire coordinator William J. Hennessey commends St. Mary's Academy for orderly evacuations in drills at the village school. Elementary cleared in one minute three seconds, high school in forty five seconds, rated excellent. Report notes Halloween period activity with siren off, police detail aiding leaf fire extinguishments, 125 police radio calls, 33 Town Rescue Squad calls, three box alarms for minor fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Hennessey
Hoosick Falls
St. Mary's “Academy
Hennessey
Town of Hoosick
Local church events and social notices in Vischer Ferry area
The community lists visitors and hosts from Vischer Ferry and nearby areas. Notes include Mrs. Walter Whinnery and family returning from Richmond Virginia, Mrs. Marion Briggs visiting Landsdale Pennsylvania, and a 49th wedding anniversary for Clarence and Mrs. Kline. Church meetings cover youth gatherings, Thanksgiving services, and charity drives. James Whinnery of River View Road recovers from tonsillectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Whinnery
Richmond
Marion Briggs
Landsdale
Charles Male Sr
A. C. Lear
Clarence Kline
Alplaus Methodist Church
Pam
James A. Farrell
First Baptist Church
Scienectady
Women's Guild For Christian Service
Christ Community Church
Elnora
Amity Reformed Church
Vischer Ferry
Christ Church
Theodore Chandler
Amity Church
Robert DeYoung
Robert J. DeYoung
Shenendehowa Methodist Church
Clifton Park Center
Christmas party and card games in Johnsonville area
A community event report notes a Christmas party for children hosted by the Rosary Society of St. Monica's in Johnsonville and Bridgit's Church Buskirk at the Johnsonville Fire Hall. Hostesses included Mrs. Ethel Jeromme and Mrs. Nancy Jette with six tables in play and a final report promised after a smorgasbord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire District
Rosary Society of
St. Monica's
Johnsonville
Bridgit’s
Buskirk
Ethel
Mary Barton
Jeromme
Plan for Hoosick Falls Senior Citizens Group
After a Wednesday night meeting at Hoosick Falls Health Center an executive committee was appointed to organize local senior citizens. A general meeting is planned for Monday Nov 27 in the Municipal Building court room. Bennington Vermont seniors shared start up progress and activities. The committee includes Frank Ivick William Grenwood Sadie Daniels Madeleine Schimek William Kamm George Sigmund Dr David Berlant Janice Dooley and Gwendelyn Wright. A Christmas party is planned as one of the first events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ily
Hoosick Falls
Bennington
Frank Ivick
William Grenwood
Sadie Daniels
Moosick Falls
William Kamm
North Hoosick
Madeleine Schimek
Pittstown
George Sigmund
Hoosick
David A. Berlant
Janice Dooley
Gwendolyn Wright
Supervisory and
Field Star
County Office of Economic Opportunity
Elks Lodge Plans For Social Event
Elks Lodge members met Tuesday to plan the annual Charity Social in Hoosick Falls with Richard J. Fairbanks named as chairman. Proceeds support local Christmas aid. A memorial service for deceased members will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. Families of those who died in the past year will be invited. J. Joseph Wayden will chair a February celebration of the 100th anniversary of the BPOE. Next lodge meeting is Tuesday, November 28 to finalize Christmas and New Year plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
BPOE
Funeral Attendees Honor Dr John J Mackin in Jersey City
William McGuire of Hoosick Falls joined local relatives at the funeral of Dr John J Mackin in Jersey City New Jersey last Monday. Dr Mackin's widow is Elizabeth McGuire also of Hoosick Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McGuire
Hoosick Falls
John J. Mackin
Jersey City
N.J
Retired Hoosick Falls Teacher Dies After Illness
Miss Agnes P. MacDonald aged 71, a retired high school language teacher from Hoosick Falls, died at Monroe Park Nursing Home in Bennington Vermont after a long illness. She specialized in French until 1953, was born in Seneca Falls, and educated at Mt Holyoke College and Middlebury College. Survived by a cousin, Miss Ilelen Moon, who lived with her at 715 East Main Street. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home with Rev. Frederick B. Wolf officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes P. MacDonald
Hoosick Falls
Monroe Park
Bennington
McDonald
Seneca Falls
South Hadley
Mass
Middlebury Vt. College
Ilelen Moon
East Main Street
Hanson-Walbridge
Frederick B. Wolf
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Missionaries To Conduct Services At South Cambridge Church
Mr and Mrs David L Manney a missionary couple preparing for work in South America will lead a community service at South Cambridge Methodist Church tomorrow at 730 pm The event includes a movie vocal and instrumental music and a congregational hymn sing The Manneys tour and work are under World Radio and Missionary Fellowship Official church board meets today at 800 pm followed by Education Commission at 700 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Manney
South America
Methodist
South Cambridge
Manney
Rosemarie Virtue
Carla
Cambridge
World Radio and Missionary Fellowship
South Cambridge Methodist Church
Commission On Education
Honor Roll List At Hoosick Falls Central School
Fifty-one students in grades 7 through 12 at Hoosick Falls Central School were named to the honor roll for the first marking period. Girls led 34 to 17, with the Seventh Grade topping the list at 14 honorees and highest averages by Karen Kavage 97.6. Norman Baker and Laura Whitter tied at 97.4, plus four more 96s among seventh and eleventh graders. 92 students made Merit List in the same grades, 56 girls and 36 boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls Central School
Karen Kavage
Norman Baker
Laura Whitter
Celia Niles
Martha Elliott
Rita Domine
Amy Moseley
Funeral for Local Vietnam Veteran Robert J. Winters
The funeral of Sp. 4 Robert J. Winters from Colonie, killed in Vietnam on November 9, was held Saturday. Services began at Reilly and Son Funeral Home in Albany and continued at St. Clare's Church in Colonie with a Requiem High Mass by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Francis X. Ryan. Bearers were Fort Hamilton military personnel. Interment followed at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Colonie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Winters
Colonie
Vietnam
Reilly and Son Funeral Home
Albany
St. Clare's Church
Francis X. Ryan
Fort Hamilton
Our Lady of Angels Cemetery
Women's Society Bazaar and cafe supper at church
The Women's Society of the Presbyterian United Church will hold its annual bazaar and cafe supper Tuesday December 5 at the church hall. Bazaar opens 4 30 p m and supper at 5 30 p m. The next meeting is Monday November 27 at the home of Mrs Frank Van Buren. The American Legion auxiliary met Wednesday in post rooms with Mrs Edith Doty presiding. Thanksgiving turkey was awarded to Mrs William Brockett. Plans were made for the annual Christmas party led by Mrs Ethel Quidgen with a baked ham supper at 6 30 p m and a grab bag. Refreshments were served during the social hour by Mrs Vera Howes and Mrs Mildred St Onge. A decorated birthday cake was presented to the president on her birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of the Presbyterian United Church
Frank van Buren
Charles Waldron
American Legion
Edith Doty
William Brockett
Ethel Quidgen
Vera Howes
Mildred St. Onge
Pleasantdale Fire Dept Auxiliary to Meet at Hall
The Auxiliary of the Volunteer Fire Dept will meet tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the fire hall. Mrs Marjorie Gorman, president, will preside at the business session. A social hour will follow and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volunteer Fire Dept
Marjorie Gorman
Wil Hollow
National Biology Figures In Conference At HVCC
National biology experts attend a two day conference at Hudson Valley Community College funded by the Research Foundation of the State University of New York. Distinguished speakers include Dr. Werner Braun Dr. Alfred Novak Dr. Lilian Proietto Dr. William Johnson Dr. Milton Potash and Dr. Claude Willee with Rev. Benjamin Kuhn delivering the opening dinner remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Research Foundation
State University of New York
Hudson Valley Community
College
Dominick Ban
Brahan Hall
James J. Fitzgibbons
Novak
Proietto
Dr. Braun
Rochester Airport Aide To Speak At Fire Chiefs Meet
Rochester Monroe County Airport fire chief C Ronald Wilson of Wynantskill will speak at the Rensselaer County Fire Chiefs Association meeting held at the American Legion Hall Wynantskill. Wilson reported by Saturday, with airport chief Francis Flagg recently attending a school. The Wynantskill department hosts with social hour led by Mrs Arline Wilson. 1968 officers to be nominated, election Jan 15 for annual dinner. Carl Fitzpatrick of Eagle Mills to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester-Monroe County
Rochester
Rensselaer County Fire Chiefs Association
American Legion Hall
Wynantskill
C. Ronald Wilson
Wilson
Francis Flagg
Arline Wilson
Carl Fitzpatrick
Eagle Mills
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Church Women Societies
Baptist
Academy
Victoria Kline
James Whinnery
River View Road
Cohoes Hospital
Viseher Ferry Volunteer Fire Co
JoAnna Fotheringham
Norman Cushing
Plan Senior Citizens Group
Elks Lodge
Mness
William A. Whyland
Samaritan
St. Mary’s Hospitals
Ambulance Service Corp
Behr-Manning. Co
Charles Belanger
Pleasantdale
Joseph Napples
Jikean
HVCC
Johnson
Potash
Willes
Alfred Novak
Werner
Braun
Wollensak
Shany Glens Falls
Central Ave
Upper Glen
Thure
Thurs
P.M
Schenectady
Blvd
Thurs, & Frith
Canada
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