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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1949

Page

17

Cohoes Boy Hurt In Accidental Shooting At Home

Cohoes14 year old Will Archambault was described as fairly good after an accidental shooting at home. The rifle barrel was shortened to eight inches and the weapon had no trigger mechanism. Police and chief Garrett led the investigation with officers Donovan Valenti and Captain Smith.

Cohoes Will Archam Lansing Park Cohen Hospital Tha Rev Wang Ehr Cucaeg Joseph R. Gerrett James M. Archibald Omelf Willis George Donald Elliott James Street Alfred Bessette Chestnut Street Harold Smith Martin Donovan Nicholas Valenti

Home Bureau Plans Work Lessons in Cohoes

Cohoes Home Bureau schedules a series of activities led by Mrs. John W. Byron with a glove season talk at the YWCA on Mohawk Street at 10 am. Lunch will be served at noon. A Dec 12 meeting at 10 am at Mrs. Maurice J. Foley's home will feature Christmas greens by Mrs. J Harold Wood, with lunch and coffee. A business session at 1 pm will finalize plans for the bureau's Christmas party Dec 14 at Van Schaick Island Country Club.

Cohoes J. Harold Wood Bureau van Schaick Island Country Club Sylvester M. Couch Lester Lindsey Louis A. Tessier Byron

Service Guild Plans Christmas Greens Making Meeting

Westey an Service Guild of St. James Methodist Church Cohoes hosts a program on Christmas greens led by Mrs. Joseph Pinney and Mrs. Earl Smith at church parlors Tuesday night December 13. Preparations were reviewed at this week’s gathering at 103 Congress Street with devotional by Mrs. Charles Gero and co president Maurice R Starkey presiding. Ambrose A Scully district deputy grand exalted ruler of the Northeast District, BP O Ellis, will visit Mechanicville Lodge tomorrow afternoon with Cohoes Lodge members led by Sander Kelman. The visitation will be chaired by Mechanicville exalted ruler William J Holloran. A reg age meeting of the Cohoes organization is planned for Monday night.

Joseph Pinney Earl Smith Westeyan Service Guild St. James’ Methodist Church Cohoes Joseph Hutchinson Congress Street Charles Gero Ambrose A. Scully Bp.o. Ellis Mechanicville Lodge Cohoes Lodge Sander Kelman William J. Holloran Mechanicrille Cohoex

Obituary notices for Alfred Daigneault and Agnes Finney

The funeral for Alfred Daigneault, who died Thursday after a brief illness, will be held Monday at 8:30 am from A. G. Bolvin's Sons funeral home and at 9 am from St Marie's Church for a requiem mass. Agnes Belle Finney, 91, widow of Samuel Finney, died yesterday at her daughter's residence in Grafton after a short illness. Born in Belfast, she lived in Cohoes most of her life, moving to Grafton three years ago. She was a member of Silliman Memorial Presbyterian Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Matthew Quinlan and Mrs. Ray Geres, a son James Finney, and five grandchildren. The funeral for Finney will be held from John F. Looby & Son funeral home on Remsen Street in Cohoes.

Alfred Daigneault St Mary’s Hopital A. G. Bolvin Congress Street Cohoes St Marie's Church Agnes Belle Finney Samuel Finney Benjamin Dunn R.D Grafton Belfast Ireland Finney Silliman Memorial Presbyterian Church Dunn Matthew Quinlan Ray, Geres Detroit Mich James Finney Ardmore Ifohn F. Looby & Son Remeen Pana Howard Streets

Mission Society Hosts Silliman Club Members as Guests

Members of the Silliman Club of Silliman Memorial Presbyterian Church Cauren Cohoes will be guests of the Women's Missionary Society at a Monday gathering in the church house. Helen McDowell presides over the Divinity session. Mrs Frank Hines directs the program. social period to follow under Mrs J Harry Lear.

Silliman Club Silliman Memorial Presbyterian

Mass Schedules Across Cohoes Churches

The listing details Mass times for several Cohoes parishes. St Agnes, St Marie, Patrick’s, St Joseph’s, St Michael’s, Sts Peter’s and Paul’s, Bernard’s and Sacred Heart show low masses from early morning through morning, with high Masses late morning and additional services such as rosary and benediction.

St. Agnes Joseph A. Franklin Rita’s Arthur J. Bally St. Marie's Adries J. Bachard Patrick's Thomas J. Curley St. Joseph's Joseph H. Pelletier St Michael's Valentine Glerlacht Sts. Peter's Foul's Church Michael Martinux

Recital By Conservatory Students Honors St Cecelia

Fiano students of Cohces Conservatory of Music performed Tuesday night at 169 Main Street to honor St. Cecelia. A large audience enjoyed two piano numbers by Bonnie Dawson Barbara Semenick Patricia Kenney Lorraine Lajeunesse and Shirley Stay with teachers Misses Marie Anne and Eugenie Lajeuness.

Fiano Cohces Conservatory of Music Pew Main Street St. Cecelia Margery Donk Shirley Choiniere Diane Bouchard Bonnie Dawson Joyce Fuss Louis Fortin Rosalind Waddington Mary Agnes Zakens Patricia Kenney Barbera Semenick Patricia

Three October Incorporations in New York State Counties

In October only three companies were incorporated in Rensselaer County two with no par value and one with 9 pounds capitalization per secretary of state figures. Saratoga County saw four incorporations two with no par value and two valued at 958,000. Albany County recorded eleven incorporations seven with no par value and two with 45000 capitalization. Washington County had none. The first ten months total exceeds last year by 250 less. The press notes New York leads California in incorporations.

Rensselaer County Thomas J. Car! Tan Saratoga County Albany County Washington County

Appeal for Old Toys by Firemen Association

The Cohose Paid Firemen Association appeals for donated toys for needy city children as part of its Christmas program. John White, chairman, said response has been slow but collection begins immediately. Santa Claus Workshop at Fire Headquarters processes toys. donations may be left there or picked up by contacting headquarters. The project, run by the firemen for years, expands yearly.

John White White Canvass Oneida Street

Birthday Party for Miss Evelyn Machnick at 65 James Street

Miss Evelyn Machnick celebrated her 12th birthday at home with Thanksgiving decorations a large cake and games. Tomorrow church services at St Mark s Episcopal Church feature Rev Daniel T Hill on The Kingdom of God. Sunday activities include First Presbyterian services with Rev Henry J Smith and Sunday School supervision by Donald Martin. St Joseph s Church reports masses at 7 34 1B 10 and 11 am with benedictions after the 11 am mass.

Evelyn Machnick James Street Terry Trahant St. Mark's Episcopal Church Daniel T. Hill Thomas Carroll Wicar Dramatic Club V. Kling D.D Daniel J. Hill First Presbyterian Henry J. Smith The Presbyterian Church Henry D. Smith Donald Martin Sunday School Association Hudson Avenue Methodist Church Fred C. Bennett Church School St. Joseph's Church William L. Martin St. Joseph’s Church

County Residents May Take School Post Test

Rensselaer and Columbia County residents are the key eligibles for a Civil Service competitive exam for a New Lebanon Central School stenographer post. The test will be at Lebanon Springs on January 28, with applications due to the State Civil Service Commission by December 23. Walter B Howard, principal, announced details.

Rensselaer County Columbia County New Lebanon Central School Lebanon Springs State Civil Service Commission Walter B Howard Tod

Legion Women Plan Benefit Social At Rooms 4 Social

Legion Women announce a Monday night benefit social at Oneida Street quarters in Cohees for the aid of eet Ruane Pout and Lagiva. The event is under the Ladies Auxiliary with Mrs Alvina Dickinson presiding and a committee including Mrs Mary Kilduff Mrs Evelyn Gilligan Mrs Mary Landry Mrs Veronica Ares Mrs Albina Asbute and Mrs Anna May Patnode. The annual Christmas party is set for Monday December 19 under joint auspices of the post and auxiliary.

Legion Eet Ruane Pout Oneida Street Cohees Ladies Auxiliary Alvina Dickinson Mary Kilduff Evelyn Gilligan Mary Landry Veronica Ares Albina Asbute Anna May Patnode

Sermon Topics In Cohoes Churches

Summary of Sunday services across Cohoes churches listing sermon titles and timings. Reformed, Baptist, Boght, St John, St James, Presbyterian, and Salvation Army denominations show times from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. with Holy Communion, church school and special events such as an organ recital and open-air meetings.

Boght Reformed Maurice R. Snyder St. John's Church Schuyler D. Jenkins Charles Brand Schenectady St James’ Church Earl C. Fryer Presbyterian Church Thomas Glenn Cannon Salvation Army Arthur Marshall Salvation Service

Troy Burns Club Meeting Announces Officers and Plans

The annual meeting of the Troy Burns Club at the YT. MCA tonight will elect and install officers under William Muir. A memorial service for deceased members will be led by Albert E. Stanley with David Murray and John Bissett performing La ment on pipes. Plans for the Burns anniversary dinner Saturday Jan 71, entertainment by David Murray, refreshments by Gavin Lawson. December meeting set for Saturday Dec 17 with James Hunter of Albany presiding.

Troy Burns Club YT. McA William Muir Albert E. Stanley David Murray John Bissett Harry Lauder Gavin Lawson James Hunter Albany

Thirty One New Polio Cases Reported in State

The State Health Department said thirty one new polio cases were reported outside New York City, bringing the total to 2,345 for the year. Albany and Nassau Counties each reported two new cases, with no additional deaths. The year’s total deaths rose to eight since November 1.

New York City State Health Department Albany Nassau Peach Iowever

Waterford Troop 81 Scout Aptival at Methodist Church

Waterford Troop 81 conducted a Boy Scout aptival at the Methodist Church with Robert Juenger as senior patrol leader. Clinton and Rose, from Uncle Bam Council, praised the parents of Eagles, while Marvin Hamerd earned his 45th Eagle Scout badge. Dr Thayer Montgomery pinned the badge. other leaders received pins for their service. Awards included second class rank to Arthur DeVou and camping merit to Explorer William Merritt. Tenderfoot investitures and patrol demonstrations followed, with refreshments served by the Mothers' Club.

Methodist Church Robert Juenger Clinton & Rose Uncle Bam Council Epoha Sphta Marvin Richard Kuver Jay Gorham Fred B. Jones Marin Hazard Robert Coszens John Willetts Warren Heath Ford van Deursen Arthur DeVou William Merritt Howard Gorham Air Patrol Donald Bains Milton Silver Mothers’ Club Troop At Ralph Lewis O. E Masonic Temple Ory Dorothy L. Levan Milford E Frost Mra Irene Livingston

Women Voters League Institutes Chapter Meeting Monday

The League of Women Voters Institute will be held at the Trey T.W.C.A. Monday from 10 30 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. with members and prospective members from Albany Schenectady and Rene selar counties attending. Mrs Kilgore MacFarlane will preside and Mrs John G Lee will be principal speaker on Effective Participation in Government on All Levels.

League of Women Voters Trey T.W.C Reneselaer Albany Schenectady Kilgore MacFarlane Schenectady County John G.lee League For Connecticut League For the United States Bhe Haa League

League of Women Voters Institute Set for Monday

Mrs Lee has recently returned from a trip to Texas and Arizona where she helped organize a drive for League members. The League of Women Voters plans a membership push with prospective members from three surrounding counties to attend the Monday institute.

Mra Lee Hes Teecom Aring League of Womed Voters Arizona League For Women Voters

Seminar attendance by Rev Vaughn C Anderson in New York

Pastor Rev Vaughn C Anderson of the Church of Christ in Troy will be among about 108 attendees at the third United Nations Seminar on Work Order. The four day event, sponsored by the Disciples of Christ, aims to study the United Nations Assembly in action and address world order problems.

Vaughn C. Anderson Church of Christ In Troy United Nations Disciples of Christ New York United Nations Assembly

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Home Bureau Service Guild Mission Society St. Agnes Church Thaddeus Purdon St. Ann's Monastery Scranton Abe Noreda James’ Methodist Church Roy MacKay Garcece J. Hoch Septey Schol Bernard's William P. Brennan Sacred Heart Raymond J. Robert Conservatory Diman Vomeurey orToy Jwate of Lanvingberg High School George and Margaret Alvany Bueiver Copegs Alvany Institute of History and Art Iremen Green Island St. Mark's Episcopal Fred C Reformed Church Victor J. Bleksvik First Baptist Church George F. McElvein Philco — &.C. A Emerson Claytone J.J. Dooley Sons, Inc. Building Supplies Coal — Oil Contracting White ST. Clear Rhythm Trio Payette’s Seneca ST Waterford Hisabeth Miller Kretine Guetafen Clare Mall May Minnery Daley Catlin Miag Misabeth Hammerely Young Weaten Young Women's Club of the Baptist Church Walter Marland Church Serviews Baptist Bt Mary's Mt. Augustine Bt. Monica Jesus God Asbury Club Wesleyan Methodist Northside Young People Presbyterian Weatminater Fellowship Grace Episcopal Whiteface Mountain State Conservation Department Aki Center Memorial Highway Women Voters ‘League T. Brandon Timpane Remsem ST America Oldsmobile Frank A. Richter 140 Second Street
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