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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1949
Page
13
The Albany County VFW Council met at Hattan Broadway Watervliet to oppose the Mitchell Veterans Preference bill. Council leaders voted to oppose amendments in the coming November elections and set a meeting at the County Court Building in Albany.
Watervliet Public School defeats School 7 1 0 at 16th Street grounds. Louis DeSigmore scored early, Edward Chambers added a third quarter free kick, and George Lester closed with School 1's lone goal. Referee John Pabatar oversaw the match. Next game: School 1 vs School 3 at 4 p m tomorrow on 14th Street grounds.
After a meeting of house-to-house captains and workers in Waterville Civic Chest drive the report shows one fourth of this year's goal reached. Edward J. A Cummings presided as general supervisor. some sections reported fully while others sent partial results.
Watervliet Arsenal layoffs prompt a meeting of the Watervliet Lodge International Association of Machinists. Frank G. Quinn, president, says Washington representatives are seeking to rescind the order. A convention report from District 44 is noted for the next meeting.
Prominent city officials will serve as judges for the Port Schuyler Halloween costume contest sponsored by the Thomas B. Flynn Post American Legion Watervliet. The event includes a parade, cider, doughnuts and apples on Saturday October 29. Edward J. MacMahon chaired the refreshment plans. John O Rourke is general chair with Richard Willems entertainment head.
The cast and chorus of Maateanpa a muse and dance revue by St Patrick's Young People's Group Watervliet plan shows Oct 30 3 rehearsed Monday at St Patrick's School Hall. Repainting and lighting work progress while Agnes Dundon directs the choir with Tallman and Bally Miller Davin guiding dance.
The Hudson River Chapter R.A.M. meets at Mazonic Temple on Broadway at 7 30 p m to set final plans for the Grand Chapter visit. Frank Lebee of Buffalo will be guest of honor at the dinner reception. Two 50 year certificates will be presented to Percy Leitzell and Thomas F Mitchell. Master and past master degrees will be conferred on a full class of candidates.
The Pulaski iLadiens Auxiliary schedules an October meeting to finalize plans for the annual taiji dance to be held Saturday night. Mrs Mazorek chairs arrangements with cochair Pomykala and others named secretary Balog and treasurer Grabowski.
Mrs Joseph AL Zept, wife of Dr Zept, slipped on a wet deck during Tricity Yacht Club’s annual fall cruise, was pinned between cruiser Zephyr and the dock, and rescued with bruises and contusions. She remains in bed at home. The group of 125 members and guests sailed from the harbor, stopped at Coermans, then returned to Watervliet.
Diamond will speak to a Watersiet school group tomorrow at room in the acon hall. Mrs Maroney Tribey will preside with Edward Co Dhamend as a key organizer. A musical event under Edin Walsh will follow in Waterchet. Officially led by Mrs Joseph Verne and others, the meeting will close with refreshments and a report on the society’s activities.
At WM Bridget's Recreation Center the winter program featured Father and Son Night with boxing, weightlifting, and a sports film program. St Bridget's softball team was named City League champions and received the season trophies from John J. Butler as Dominick Geracitano refereed boxing contests.
Miss Greta Bennett was elected president of the Youth Missionary Society of the Third Avenue Methodist Church at a recent meeting. Mrs Marilyn Gunsalus became vice president with Miss Hilda Turk as secretary, Miss Anna Mae VanVranken as reporter, Miss Peggy Brindinge as financial secretary, and Miss Marie Jensen as chairman of the sick committee. A food sale is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. November 3 at Mrs Gunsaluss home 21277 Second Avenue.
The Ukrainian Catholic Mothers group in Watervilet plans a Halloween party on Oct 20 at St Nicholas School Hall. Miss Christine Potkoski was named chairman by President Anna Kirik. Prizes will honor humorous grotesque and prettiest costumes. Dancing, food, and refreshments run 8 to midnight.
A series of revival services is under way at Wesleyan Methodist Church Water Vliet 529 Fifth Avenue with daily 7 34 p m services through Oct 15 except Saturdays Evangelist Rev L 3 Hoover of Tionesta Pa explains Oriental customs behind scriptural phrases and urges Christlike living to win souls Tonight he speaks on Can a Person Live Without Sin.
Firefighters from Watervliet Headquarters responded to a still alarm at 11 40 am yesterday at John F Sweeney 1225 Fifth Avenue where a back porch burned while he used a blow torch to remove paint. One porch post charred but damage kept low thanks to quick firemen action. Sweeney says insurance covers damage.
Mra Gerd Ramasy named general chairman for the Gaahics show to be sponsored by the Ming's Daughters of Jermain Mamorsl Presbyterian Church at Spm tomorrow. Mrs. Ramesy said fashions will come from Gramey's Department tore with Marie White as narrator. Elsie McGordy leads arrangements and funds. Teen models include Ann Bryan Francesa McGhie Gwen Wagoner Nancy Watkine Marilyn Harris. Junior models Vicky Flarny Betty Stirling Dorothy Davis Tso bei Rising Alta Hughes Barbara Robertson. Matr ons fashions modeled by Mrs William Nugent Mrs Ear Rich Mia Robert Knower and Mrs Martin Ball.
Mrs Roy Becker hosted a Jermain Guild meeting at 30 Seventh Avenue. Mrs Christopher J Lape led devotions. Mrs William Phelps reported on the rummage sale. Plans discussed for next meeting and a white relief sale. The State Balbo Club Aphary will meet at 8 pm in rooms 2400 Third Avenue with Mrs Mary Cassidy presiding.
The Patten Post American Legion auxiliary plans a November 12 Armistice dinner at the Watervliet Masonic Temple. Mrs. Marion Alston presided. meal preparation led by Mrs. Albert Bhorkey with assistants listed. A delegation will attend an Albany district dinner December 28 in honor of Mrs. Constance Drum. The group voted a contribution to the Watervliet Civic Chest. Next meeting set for November 7 at Mrs. Hattie Bhorkey’s home.
Preparations for conferring the initiatory degree on a class of candidates were discussed at Laurel Lodge of Odd Fellows. Noble Grand Harold D. Shaver presided. Delegates Harold L Garrett and George Monroe were named to attend a convention committee meeting at Hudson Valley Lodge rooms on 112th Street in Troy next Tuesday.
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