Rotary Hears Littering Address at Mechanicville Meeting
Robert W. Staats of Owens-Illinois Container Corp spoke at the Mechanicville Rotary Club luncheon about the growing problem of litter on highways, beaches and forests. He urged Rotary to support conservation and showcased the film Heritage of Splendor to illustrate poor litter habits. Sal Russo introduced the speaker as program chairman.
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Robert W. Staats
Mechanicville Rotary Club
Owens-Illinois Container Corp
Rotary
America
Parade Ends Fire Prevention Week With Contests and Parade
Fire Prevention Week activities in Mechanicville culminated in a Sunday parade from the Middle School parking lot at 12 30 p m. Judges awarded trophies for apparatus and equipment displays while a crowd enjoyed refreshments after the inspections and competitions. Local civilian and fire dept teams posted high scores in individual events led by Ennio Jed and Phil Farnolia with notable scores from Sal Ceriani and others. Team results included Bove Fuel, Carte Jewelers, and several two game winners such as Tironis Restaurant and Fortune Construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicville
John Ennello
Jed the Sons of
Italy
Phil Farnolia
Sal Ceryani
Joe Funaro
Vince Lavigna
Joe Alonzo
John DePaul Sr
Chris Sgambati
Louis Bennett
Bove Fuel
Russo Construction
Carte Jewelers
Tironi’s Restaurant
Canada Dry
Fortune Construction
D'Amico's Beverages
Education For Adults Scheduled
A community program titled Education For Adults is scheduled with contact at 664-7903. The listing outlines course offerings and enrollment details, inviting local residents to participate and improve literacy and job skills through evening classes.
College Sells Beer On Campus Experiment
Wheeling College in West Virginia tests selling and permitting beer on campus becoming the state’s only college to do so. Rev William McGroarty dean says it’s an accepted tradition that college students drink beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling, W. Va
Wheeling College
West Virginia
William McGroarty
Fire Prevention Week junior contest at Mechanicville
E H Strang Hose Co Mechanicville will host a junior contest for 5 to 12 year olds at Tallmadge Park at 1 p m tomorrow as part of Fire Prevention Week with prizes for boot races dressing and hose connecting games. Refreshments follow the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Strang Hosa Co
Mechanicville
Tallmadge Park
Palmieri's 594 Triple Tops League Leads Action
In the Bowlero Cemi Classic League at Mechanicville Andy Palmieri rolled a 594 triple and 232 game to top the standings, with Nick Izzo posting a 592 triple. Other strong scores included Sam Izzo 590 John Izzo 584 and Naz Ascenzi 570. Team play saw Ponzillo Barbers beat Disiena Furniture with a four point win, while Tironi's Restaurant beat Cocozzi's Esso and Palmieri's Auto Parts defeated B. Tavern and Cicchelli Construction topped Palmieri's Service Station. The Big Apple Restaurant and Disiena Paint each earned two points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Palmieri
Nick Izzo
Mechanicville
Palmieri
Izzo
Sam Izzo
John Izzo
Bob Tassi
Naz Ascenzi
Augie Almela
Mike Gilbert
Ben Disiena
Ponzillo Barbers
Disiena Furniture
Tironi's
Cocozzi
Esso
Auto Parts
D. Tavern
Cicchelli
Big Apple Restaurant
Disiena
Politis Receives Marine Corps Commission in Albany
Timothy J. Politis son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Politis of Riverside Mechanicville was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U S Marine Corps in Albany He departed for basic training at Quantico Va A 1957 graduate of Castleton State Teachers College he earned dean's list honors
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Timothy J. Politis
Joseph Politis
West St
Riverside
Mechanicville
U.S. Marine Corps
Albany
Quantico
Politis
Castleton, Vi
State Teachers College
Inspection Day Parade and Memorial Services Planned
A procession will travel from North Main Street through Sara toga Avenue to Park Avenue and North Central Avenue ending at Patenaude Park where Mayor John H. Connors and City Council members will inspect men and equipment. Three bands will play, and memorial services for department dead will be led by Rev J Owen Barry with clergy from other churches assisting. An afternoon firefighting contest will be held at Central Market parking lot near J A Short Hook and Ladder house, with Mechanicville five companies aiming for the memorial trophy now held by W B Neilson Hose Company.
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Isaiah Jenkins
Petersburg Methodist Church
Jenkins
Daraine Greene
Barbara Danforth
Dallas
Texas
Tuscon and
Bowie
Ariz
Frank Aceball
Mamaroneck
Petersburg Baptist Church
Crooked Lake
Ida Lewis
Pittsfield Geneval Hospital
Ruth Amaroso
Marlboro
Willard Weeden
Mina Stuart
Eva Simmons
Methodist
Art Smith Jr
North Petersburg
Wilbur Kidder
Troy
Auxiliary of
St. Fred
North Main Street
Saratoga Avenue
Viall Avenue
Third Street
Park Avenue
North Central Avenue
Patenaude Park
John H. Connors
Mechanicville School
Killsmen
Wynantskill
Ballston Spa
J. Owen Barry
Central Market
J. A. Short
Franks Street
Mechanicville
W. B. Neilson Hose Company
Spe
Merit Test Commendation For Fusco High School Senior
Robert C. Fusco, mechanic ville High School senior, received a letter of commendation for his high performance on the 1967 National Merit Scholarship qualifying test. Principal Mary Mastrianni notes Fusco is among about 40,000 U.S. students in the top 2 percent slated to graduate in 1988.
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Robert C. Fusco
Mechanicville
Mary Mastrianni
Fusco
U.S
Vandals Damage Arlington Methodist Church in Nashville
In Nashville vandals damaged Arlington Methodist Church by hurling hymn books at lights and tossing Bibles, pulling a microphone from the pulpit, and scrawling a Bible verse on a blackboard. Estimated loss stands around 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
Arlington Methodist Church
Campus Strike Sparks Disorder at Ohio State Gate
About 1,500 OSU students greeted strikers with chants water balloons and bonfires as nightstick police dispersed crowds. Local 138 AFSCME calls strike claiming 1,600 of 5,000 nonteaching staff seek higher pay hospital benefits free parking meals and binding arbitration. University warns firings under Ferguson act and says classes continue with supervisory staff maintaining operations.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State
OSU
American Federation of State
Shenendehowa Elnora School Studies CRS Program Accepted
Shenendehowa Central School at Elnora is approved by the New York State Education Department as a Cooperative Review Service school and starts the CRS program. The study focuses on instructional program, staff adequacy, materials, facilities, parent relationships, and a preliminary report is due mid November.
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Shenendehowa Central School
Elnora
New York State Education Department
CRS
State Education Department
Richard’ T. Zeller
Elnora School System
Zeller
Shenendehowa
Edna Blow Dies Former Cluett Worker at 69
Edna R Blow 69 of 688 Fifth Ave lifelong Troy resident and former Cluett Peabody employee died yesterday morning after a long illness. She served 25 years in the necktie department and is survived by five sisters. Funeral from Riverview Funeral Home at 218 Second Ave tomorrow at 10 a.m. with Rev Marshall P Watson officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
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Edna R. Blow
Fifth Ave
Marshall P. Watson
Millis Memorial Baptist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
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J. H. Maloney
Niagara Mohawk Corp
Easton Atomic Power Plant
Hudson River
Bemis Heights
Gorsky
Power Company
A. 5. Wikstrom Co
Skaneateles
Stillwater Central School Board of Education
New York State
Stillwater Central School
Chauncey Peacock
Dickinson Avenue
William E. Schulenberg
Stillwater
T. S. Ryan
Marine Corps
Legion Auxiliary
Natale Rambler
South Broadway
Saratoga Springs
International
Howard L. Gage
Altamont, N.Y
International Harvester Dealer
Elnora School Studies
EF. R. Blow
Cluett
Benjamin Sternberg
USO
Harold M.J. Lewis
National Council
The
Rensselaer County Council
Glen E. Norris
USMC
Martin A. Shadday
Waterviiet Arsenal
Korea
Ford Workers
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L. M. Hatfield
Kansas City
Tunity
Financial Concern
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Latham, WN. Y
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International Scout
Real International Harvester Company
Broadway
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