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Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1960

Page

2

Peadline Near In Chamber Election

Next Wednesday marks the deadline for postmarking ballots to select ten directors for the Sara t o ga Springs Chamber of Commerce. The ballot features twenty names including George Tonson, Philip Barasch, Jack Berkowitz, Andrew Douglas, Frederick Eaton, and others. The six highest vote-getters will serve three years, next four for two years, and the remaining two for one year with eight holdovers and potentially three appointees by the President.

Sara ‘Toga Springs parEhese George Ya Tonson Philip Barasch Jack’ Berkowitz Jobh Bickelhaupt Andrew M. Douglas Frederick G. Eaton Edward Finch John C. Gould Elmer Heckman Peter A. Is8aris David Kilbourn Milford D. Lester David K. Liston Nat’ Oppenheim Anthony Pennell Jerome St Clair Henry J. Bthrade Donald Sellers Sarto Smaldone Angela J.tarantino

Church Activities At Jonesville and Maka Ridge

Jonesville and Maka Ridge Methodist Churches announce sermons and programs led by Rev. Thomas. Sunday School at Jonesville 9:45 a.m. service 11:00 a.m. MYF meets 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. welcomes visitors from nearby churches. Evening reports from the Every Member Canvass follow a 8:00 p.m. church board meeting for transportation to Calgary. Charitable events include a pre social for Charlton School for Girls and a Bible study with lunch and mission discussion. Youth and church conferences scheduled with film strip and finance committee activities noting a fourth quarter conference on Friday.

Thomas Jonesville Malla Ridge Suntay School MYF Round Lake Dhe Church For Transportation Calgary Methodist Church Schenectady Church Commission On Finance Dis etgSupl C. Walter Kess IRS

Crescent Church Hosts First Annual Son Event

About 309 attended the Crescent Church son event at St Church Crescent. The guest speaker was John T. Garry III of Albany County with offices in Albany and Watervliet. Committee chairs included Idokn Hoffman with Lawrence Perry and George Heyers.

Fathersone St. Church Crescent Mary He Recs Nestaent Albany Saratoga Road John T. Garry III Albany County Watervliet Idokn Hoffman Lawrence Perry George Heyers

Jobless Claims Rise in Saratoga October

Unemployment insurance claims increased by 12 percent in October at the Saratoga Springs State Employment Service office. A total of 778 people received benefits by the end of October, up from 693 last year, while 41 placements were reported in October versus 44 the previous year.

Saratoga Springs State Employment Service

Stillwater High Elects Honor Society Officers

At Stillwater High School Library the Stillwater Chapter of the National Honor Society elected officers for the year: Clarence Cobberts as president Diane Moore as vice president Barbara Banks as secretary and Marlene Smodell as treasurer. Present members listed include Marlene Smodell Donna Snavw Diane Moore Faith Myers Barbara Banks Lawrence McDonald Michael Leamy John Morris William Brundige and Clarence Cobbert.

Stillwater National Honor Society Clarence Cobberts Diane Moore Barbara Banks Marlene Smodell Donna Snavw Faith Myers Lawrence McDonald Michael Leamy John Morris William Brundige Clarence Cobbert Edward Mowe

Women of All Saints Holiday Sale at Library Hall

The Women of All Saints plan a holiday sale in Library Hall on Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. Rev Paul Thomas will preach at 1 a.m. tomorrow in the Methodist Church. Advent observances at All Saints Episcopal include Holy Communion at 9 30 a.m. Next week. The community film program at the Fire House and Manor Rest Nursing Home features Virgin Island Visit and St. Lawrence Sea Way. A Faith Circle Christmas party is set for Friday at 6 30 p.m. in the Methodist Church Hall with dinner by Friendship Circle members.

All Saints Paul Thomas Methodist Church All Saints’ Episcopal Church Fire House Virgin Island St. Lawrence Seaway Aqua Sports Club Las Manor Rest Renng Lake Faith Circle Methodist Church Hall Fidelis Chass Wil Friendship Circle George &. Andrews Chester A Finch Mis

Obituary Mrs Anthony Portwine of Cambridge

Mrs. Anthony Portwine 53 formerly Rose Michard and Cambridge native died after a long illness. She lived in Cambridge all her life and was a St Patrick’s Church communicant. Survived by husband, LeRoy son, Georgia Ann Pywtwine Boston, sister Charlotte Cherette Maine, sister Leona Caren Massachusetts, brother Joseph Michard Canada. Funeral procession today at 9 am from D L McInerney Funeral Home Cambridge and 9 36 am from St Patrick’s Church Requiem Mass. Interment St Patrick’s Cemetery Cambridge.

Anthony Portwine Theormer Rose M. Michard Cambridge St. Patrick's Church LeRoy Georgia Ann Poytwine Boston Mass Joseph Michard Canada Charelte Cherette Maine Leona Caren Massachusetts

Church Bazaar Set by Ushers Rosary-Allar Society

The Rosary-Allar Society of Corpus Christi Church Ushers plans a Christmas bazaar on three consecutive Sundays from 8 am to 12 noon. President Joseph Hopeck announced booths will offer religious articles gifts baked goods and coffee and refreshments. Several volunteers including Mrs Dugald Chisholm Mrs Albert Decker and many others will oversee booths and assist on Dec 4 with new coordinators and helpers listed.

Rosary-Allar Society of Corpus Christi Church Joseph Hopeck Thas Dugald Chisholm Albert. Decker Joseph. Bennett James. Hills John. Devine Joan Hickey Gardner Rug, Biles E. R. Bormann Ralph DePuchio Joseph Shafts Thomas Welch Myre George’ Williams Keith Villnaye Arthur W. Burns Hopeck Leon Gneiweek Arthur Vermilyea James Hayes Milford Fellows Raymond Bernard Raymond Anuscewski James W. Sweeney John Christopher Helen Wheelock Thomas Powers Legrand DeLong Robert Brown

Battlefield Park Plans Slated for Discussion

The Saratoga Historical Society will discuss federal plans for Saratoga National Historical Park at its first autumn meeting. Ivan Ellsworth, battlefield superintendent, will review summer work and outline next year’s plans at 8 p.m. Friday at Mrs. Walter A. Britten’s home in Saratoga Springs. John A. Slade, president, invites prospective members to attend.

Saratoga Historical Society Saratoga National Historical Park Walter A. Britten Clinton

Girl Scout Troop Organized and Investitures Held

Florence B Turner reports a Girl Scout Troop organized with Mrs Ray Larmon as leader. The Brownies held an investiture ceremony in Library Hall with girls invested and pins presented by mothers. Assistant leader is Mrs John Devine. Members include Bonnie Bennett Beth Calkins Donna Cattell Cyn thia Bessette Deborah Sage Patricia Campbell Nancy Ward and others.

Florence B. Turner Ray” Larson Harold Osborne Bonnie Bennett Beth . Calkins Bonnie .Castle Donna de la Rosa Monica Murray Linda Potter John Devine Lar‘mon Manor Rest Library Hall Aolen Hirahara James Hearing Ray Larmon Frogina Doyle Marian Irene Larmon Linda McLenaghan Bonnie Gorsline Donna Cattell Cynthia Bessette Deborah Sage Patricia Campbell Nancy Ward Daryl Mores Joyce Henning Carel Brown Henning Larmon Malcolm Jennings Venning

Debus Elected To YW Board In Troy

Richard Debus elected to fill the unexpired term on the Troy Young Womens Christian Association board of trustees. He is business manager at Russell Sage College and chairs the audit committee for United Community Services. A Brooklyn native, Wagner College and NYU alumnus, he is active in Boy Scouts and lives on Oakwood Avenue with his wife and two children.

Troy Young ‘Women Christian Assa Richard ©. Debus Arustees Anne G. Smith Onree Debus Russell ‘Sage College United Community Services United Fund Brooklyn Wagner College New York University Boy ‘Scout Movement Tucson Debus Oakwood Avenue

Speigletown Fair Plans On Old Fashioned Event

Speigletown groups map an Old Fashioned Fair at Firemen's Hall next Friday 3 to 9 30 p m and Saturday 10 a m to 9 30 p m sponsored by the Women's Auxiliary of Speigletown Fire Co chaired by Mrs Theresa Sick Booth chairs listed include Flowers Mrs John Murphy Snack bar Mrs Samuel Goodswin bake shop Mrs Douglas Bartow jewelry Mrs Paul Jensen Mrs Kay Jensen cosmetics Mrs Albert Dan sereau Mrs William Sanvidge candy Mrs Robert Hidley Mrs Donald Gagnon needlecraft Mrs Agnes Fane Mrs Virginia Dulty prizes Mrs Mary Moore kitchen cupboard Mrs Roger Dormandy children's wishing well Mrs John Wallace and Mrs Dan Joyce parcel post Mrs Glen in Engie holiday Mrs Milford Bulson Mrs Harry Anderson auction Douglas Bartow Mr Robert Hussey grandma's treasures Mrs Clarence Hayward

Firemen’s Hall Speigletown Fire Co Theresa Sick John Murphy Samuel Goodswin Douglas, Bartow Paul Jensen Kay Jensen Albert. Dansereau William Sanvidge Robert Hidley Donald Gagnon Agnes Fane Virginia Dulty Mary Moore Roger Dormandy John Wallace Dan Joyce Glen Engie Milford Bulson Harry Anderrson Douglas Bartow Robert Hussey Clarence Hayiward

President Eisenhower Sends Personal Birthday Congratulation

President and Mrs. Eisenhower sent a personal message of congratulations to President elect John F. Kennedy on the birth of his son. White House secretary James C. Hagerty said the note was signed by the President but also conveyed Mrs. Eisenhower's congratulations. The contents were not released as a personal communication.

Washington UPI Eisenhower Johnn. Kennedy White’ House James C. Hagerty Kennedy Hagerly

Sunday School Teachers Meet at Clifton Park Center

Sunday school teachers from Shenendehowa churches gather at Clifton Park Center Baptist Church for a convention. Rev. Robert Breth, director of Christian Education for the New York Council of Churches, delivers the main address Teaching That Makes A Difference. Afternoon sessions include workshops for child youth and adult divisions and a covered dish supper at 5 30. Evening program features devotions, music by Rev Beskin and Mrs Beskin, and Breth s keynote address with no children session this year. Public invited to evening session.

Stillwater United Church Joseph D. Stanley Marilla Webster Anson] Lawrence United Presbyterian St. Peter’s Roman Charles A. Gaffigan Eileen Sullivan St. Jude Pentecostal Christian Assembly John Beretta Shenendehowa Clifton Park Center Baptist Robert Breth Christian Education New York Dorothy Adams First. Reformed Church At Scotia Roy Severance West Sand Lake Methodist Church Troy the Methodist Church Breth

Vischer Ferry Fire Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party

Members of the Vischer Ferry Fire Company auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Jankowski to finalize plans for the district Christmas party at Amity Reformed Church hall on Saturday, November 17 from 2 to 4 pm. Doris Subetig is general chairman with Mrs. Alice Harris as treasurer. $31.19 was cleared from a recent fund sale at Olsen's store. The annual party will be Dec 19 at Mrs. Ethel Jerome's home, starting at 8 pm, with Marian Jacobson and Rosenberg assisting. Florence Girvin was named finances chair for January. a January card party at the Rosenberg home, a February event at Mrs. Jerome's, and a March event at Mrs. Jerome's were noted. A white elephant auction netted $10. Officer nominations for the year were held.

Visehert Ferry Fire Company Dorothy Jankowski Alvin Rosenberg Fire District Wnen Amity Reformed Doris Subetig Alice Harris Olsen Ethel Jerome Marian’ Jacobson Rosenberg Florence Girvin Ethel ‘Jerome Licers

King Resigns Saratoga DA Post to Gov

J King a congressman elect announced yesterday he submitted his resignation as Saratoga County district attorney to Governor Nelson Rockefeller, effective Jan 1. He aims to clear the way for a successor before the end of the unexpired term and Republicans expect James O Connor of Waterford, the present assistant district attorney, to be named.

Carleton J. King Saratoga County Nelson Rockefeller Saratoga Springs King Dean P. Taylor Troy U.S Fii James O'Connor Waterford

Archbishop Denies Haiti Accusations

Most Rev. Francois Poirier the archbishop of Haiti denied charges of funding Communist youth groups and said no reasonable person would believe the accusations. He was expelled from Haiti but later allowed to travel after Vatican cautions. He met missionary colleagues in New York and planned a Paris trip via New York.

Milami UPI Francois Poirier Haiti Commu Nist Negro Island Republic New York Francois Duvalier Poirier Vatican Coleman F. Carroll Miami Msgr Carroll Paris

Washington County Hunter Kills Wolf

Fort Ann hunter Fred T Stiles killed a wolf in Washington County. Veter an hunter Hal bert Weaver of Hudson Falls identified the animal as a wolf. Weaver and local officials weigh the remains at 1744 pounds and place the sighting among wild wolves near Welch Hollow East Mountain north of Fort Ann. Stiles previously attracted notice for a prior timber wolf kill.

Washington County Fred. T. Stiles Fort Ann Halbert Weaver Dean Road Hudson Falls Weaver Welch Hollow East Mountain Stiles Fort Angared

Alco Plans 650 Layoffs and Temporary Shutdown

Alco Products will temporarily close its Schenectady facilities and lay off about 650 workers for a week or two due to a temporary business lag. About 60 production and 50 clerical staff in locomotive production will be cut, while roughly 3,000 administrative, engineering and marketing employees stay on. All laid off workers are to be recalled when locomotive rebuilding resumes. The company had won a contract to rebuild about 20 locomotives for a Western railroad, which was not named by the spokesman.

Alco Products Ihe Schenectady Major Western Railroad Western Railroad

Area County Scouts Rally Today at Camp Saratoga

Boy Scout troops from fe chanicville and other parts of Southern District Saratoga County Council will be represented at a scoutcraft rally today at Camp Saratoga starting at 1 30 p m. District Commissioner George Vanson will direct competitive seat skills including relays in knot tying compass boxing signaling by Morse flag fire by force and flag race relay and string burn. A ribbon will be awarded to the unit winning each event with second and third place ribbons also awarded. Scoutmasters assemble at the camp parade ground for opening ceremonies at 1 30 p.m. Explorer Scouts will aid under Howard Weaver commissioner for exploring. More than 200 scouts expected, first rally of its type in many years.

Fechanicville Saratoga County Camp Saratoga George Vanson Camp Parade Howard Weaver

Grandmother of Mayor Kelleher Dies at Home

Mrs Helen Kelleher 87 widow of William Kelleher and mother of Mayor Neil W Kelleher died after a long illness at her Loudonville residence 371 Loudonville Rd She was born in Waterford December 8 1872 and lived in Troy most of her life Survives include two daughters a son Fred Jr and 13 grandchildren Funeral services will be at John J Seavidge Funeral Home and St Augustine Church with interment in St Marys Cemetery Waterford.

Walter Joba Ohio University Linda’ Kellogg Central Nurses Welfare Island Leon Lard Kellogg Wetsel Manor James Furlong Ale Michael’ Mohan Lansing oMr T'S. Ryan Andrew Ryan Michael Deborah Marilyn Ellison Geneseo Patricia Polnak Waterford Florence Ryan William Ryan Stillwater Helen Kelleher Grand Neil W. Kelleher St.’ Augustine's Mom Kelleher Lansingburg Daugh Owen A. Cartwright Loudonville Frank Beaudoin Fred Jr .Kelleher Dren Kelleher Cornelius J. Kelleher William F. Kelleher Cornelius the Record Newspapers John J. Seavidge 4Th Ave St. Augustine's ‘Church St. Mary's Cemetery

Alco shifts diesel engine shop from Schenectady to Auburn

Alco completes transfer of its diesel-engine shop from Schenectady to Auburn, consolidating locomotive production at the Schenectady facility. The move reflects a broader reevaluation of the company’s contract value and shop allocations.

Alco Schenectady Au Burn

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