Mechanicville teachers seek escrow on frozen wage increase
Mechanicville teachers asked the school board to place withheld salary increases in escrow until wage price freeze impacts are resolved. The letter, released by the MT A, said the move protects funds and shows board good faith in honoring the 1971 72 contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicville
Board of Education
Richard J. Moran
Association
Moran
MTA
Education Board
Mechanicville Teachers Association
Fire prevention wrappers aid makeshift extinguishers
During Fire Prevention Week the Col Elmer E Ellsworth Post VFW offers red can wrapers marked fire to turn a one pound coffee can filled with baking soda into a simple fire quencher. Directions printed include tossing baking soda at the flame base and using baking soda paste for burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Ellsworth
Mrs. Wiley's Funeral Held
Funeral for Mrs Sarah Lillian Wiley of 332 Jamaica Way Boston Mass and former Mechanicville resident was held this afternoon at Dunn Funeral Home Mechanicville with Major Clyde McEwen Salvation Army Schenectady officiating. Burial followed at Hudson View Cemetery Mechanicville with bearers Matthew Michael and Jerome Mabb and Walter Winney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Lillian Wiley
JaMaica Way
Boston
Mass
Mechanicville
Dunn
Clyde McEwen
Salvation Army of
Schenectady
Hudson View
Matthew, Michael
Jerome Mabb
Walter Winney
Possible Theft At Knights Home Peashwedd
Mechanicville police investigate a possible loss of money at the Knights of Columbus Home on North Central Avenue after a late Wednesday or early Thursday break. Glass was pried from a cabinet door behind the bar and loose change was found scattered, though no forced entry was confirmed and lodge officials had not provided a loss estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicville
Knights of Columbus
North Central Avenue
Henry C. Arnold
Lodge
Court St Paul CDA Plans Seminary Card Party
Court St Paul Catholic Daughters of America held its first fall meeting to discuss the seminary card party set for October 18 at the Knights of Columbus Home with Marjorie Grey as chair and Catherine Guile as cochair. The court invited to the Court McLoughlin banquet at Saratoga Springs on October 19 and plans to attend CDA Day at Auriesville on October 17. Members wishing to go should contact Laura DuBois, grand regent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court St. Paul
CDA
Mechaniville
Knights of Columbus
Marjorie Grey
Catherine Guile
Cochairman
Court McLoughlin
Saratoga Springs
Auriesville
Laura DuBois
Junior Dante Club Cancels Food Sale
The Junior Dante Club of Me chanicville cancels its Saturday food sale following the death of a member. The sale will be postponed and rescheduled for a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Dante Club
Mechanicville
Troop 426 to Start Meetings in Mechanicville
Troop 426 led by Mrs. Beverly Knorowski Mrs. Dion Fox and Mrs. Mary Kaiser will begin meetings at 3 15 p m Tuesday in the youth center at North Third and Elizabeth Streets. Girls should bring funds for registration and troop insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Knorowski
Dion Fox
Mary Kaiser
Mechanicville
North Third
Elizabeth Streets
Rosary Altar Society Plans Yale City Trip for Radio City Show
The Rosary Altar Society of the Church of the Assumption Mechanicville plans a day trip to New York City to view Radio City Music Hall Christmas show on Saturday November 27. President Barbara Zecca announced Amanda De Vito and Frances LeClair as trip committee members. Reservations and deposits should be made promptly with a deadline of November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Rosary Altar Society
Church of the Assumption
Mechanicville
New York City
Radio City Music Hall
Barbara Zecca
Amanda DeVito
Frances LeClair
Dolores van Detta
Radio City
Churches Schedule Classes and Services in Mechanicville
The Cooperative Sunday School of the Presbyterian and Memorial Baptist Churches will meet Sunday at 9 30 a.m. in the Presbyterian Church. The adult Bible Class under Dr Lewis Bassett will convene at 10 a.m. Morning worship at the Presbyterian Church will be at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative
Presbyterian and Memorial Baptist Churches
Mechanicville
Presbyterian Church
Lewis Bassett
Memorial Baptist
Memorial Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Churches
the Baptist Church
Donald K. Lundgren
Taylor
Lodge Meeting Set at Da-Wa Lodge Temple
On Tuesday at 7 30 p m the Mechanicville Masonic Temple hosts an on day meeting of the On Da Wa Lodge F and AM with Master R A Offenbacker presiding. A report on the summer fund raising project by Chairman Lloyd Martin will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
On-Da-Wa
F&am
Mechanicville Masonic Temple
R. A. Offenbacker
Lloyd Martin
Meeting of Mechanicville Legion Auxiliary Monday Evening
The Auxiliary of Lt. Fred H. Clark Post American Legion Mechanicville will meet at the post rooms on South Central Avenue at 8 p.m. Monday A report on the recent conference held at Tupper Lake will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Clark Post
American Legion
Mechanicville
South Central Avenue
Tupper Lake
Rexford Writer Joins Puerto del Sol Staff at NMSU
Magazine staffer William Hayes of Rexford has been selected to join the Puerto del Sol literary magazine team at New Mexico State University. His appointment expands the magazine's editorial roster and reflects cross campus collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hayes
Rexford
Puerto del Sol
New Mexico State University
Candy Sale Drive Exceeds Goal at St Paul Assumption
Students at Central Grammar School raised funds for a non graded reading program by selling candy. They set a 1400 goal and surpassed it by 700 with daily prizes including radios cameras a portable record player and a bike won by Carol Laurenzo. The program begins in kindergarten to grade three and will expand each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Assumption Central Grammar School
Carol Laurenzo
St. Paul Assumption
Church Notes and Services in Mechanicville Area
Local church notices list service times and activities for St. Luke's Episcopal Church Church of the Assumption Highway Tabernacle Assembly of God Victory Baptist St. Pauls Memorial Baptist United Methodist Pleasantdale Covenant Church and related groups. Includes Mass times confessions Sunday School and ongoing parish activities plus troop meetings and fundraisers. Memorial and joint services noted with dates and organizers.
Thief Bites Hand That Fed Him in Reno Case
Clifont R. Gates, 30, of Sacramento, California, bought a meal for a man claiming to be short of funds at a Reno cafe. After the man left, Gates found his wallet missing and faced an $800 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno, Nev
UPI
Clifont R. Gates
Gates
Sacramento
Calif
Auxiliary Picks Slate Of Officers
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Pleasantdale Fire Department met at the firehouse and announced a slate of officers. President Helen Cooney and Peggy Gervais as co-chairs lead the committee with Eleanor Stevens as vice president and Donna Culliton as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantdale Fire Department
Margaret Haughney
Helen Cooney
Peggy Gervais
Eleanor Stevens
Donna Culliton
Diana Kearney
Mary Watson
Anna Dyer
Jerry Dinardo
Scot-Mar
Marjorie Gorman
Marge Kocienski
Helen Willard
Mrs. Bump, Retired Troy Nurse, Dies
Mary F. Bump of 2136 5th Ave died Friday at Albany Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A Troy lifelong resident and St. Peter's parishioner, she was the widow of Harley Bump and survived by a daughter Adelaide Breault and two sons Frank Albertson and Martin Albertson. Funeral Monday from John H. Lodge Funeral Home and St. Peter's Church. Interment Evergreen Cemetery Wynantskill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Bump
5Th Ave
Albany Memorial Hospital
Troy
St. Peter’s Church
Rosary Society
Harley Bump
Oakwood Ave
Evergreen Cemetery
Wynantskill
Troy Girl Receives Honors Award at College
Louise Feldhaus, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter J Feldhaus of 11 Prout Ave, Troy, was presented an honor award at the College of New Rochelle campus. She was one of 40 students cited for high scholastic average for the 1970 71 academic year. The award was made by Dr Ann R Rain, assistant professor of classics and department chair. Dr Joseph P McMurray presided at the ceremonies as college president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Feldhaus
Walter J. Feldhaus
Prout Ave
College of New Rochelle
Ann R. Rain
Joseph P. McMurray
Clifton Park Candidates to Air Views Forum Set
Clifton Park will host a candidate forum at the Sherwood Forest Civic Association meeting on October 21. Participants include John VanDeCar Republican for town supervisor Dale Long independent with Democratic endorsement and Dean Arden independent seeking a four year council seat. The 15 minute per candidate presentations precede a floor questions and rebuttal period. The event occurs in the Clifton Park National Commercial Bank branch community room at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Park
Sherwood Forest Civic Association
H. David Cummings
Association
VanDeCar
Martin Jewitt
Long
Democratic Committee
Arden
Shenendehowa Central
The
National Commercial Bank
Brittonkill PTA Meeting On Wednesday Evening
The Brittonkill PTA will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Middle School cafeteria to discuss What is Team Teaching with moderator Mrs Adele Eger and teachers including Mrs Eleanor Southard John Maddaus Mrs Francis Roberts Miss Jani Gray Mrs Realista Rodriguez Mrs Herbert Olsen and guests Mrs Bette Hummel and Joseph Fritz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brittonkill Pta
Adele Eger
Eleanor Southard
John Maddaus
Francis Roberts
Jani Gray
Realista Rodriguez
Herbert Olsen
Bette Hummel
Joseph Fritz
Poe Dismissed from West Point for Disobedience
The article states that Edgar Allen Poe was expelled from West Point Military Academy due to disobedience practices. It notes the deliberate act led to his dismissal and outlines the resulting impact on his early career path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Allen Poe
West Point Military Academy
Young Drivers Benefit From Reasonable Insurance Plans
Charles J. Ellett & Son argues that today’s youth facing high auto insurance can secure affordable rates with liberal financing. The firm advertises at 747 2nd Avenue North Troy offering insurance coverage and flexible payment options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Ellett & Son
2Nd Avenue
North
Troy
J. M. Fields
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Stillwater
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Elizabeth Wiegand
Cornell University
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Court St. Paul Cda
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Park Place
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Seventh Avenue
Pruyn Hill
Pruyn Hill Road
Prospect Street
Farm To Market Road
Johnson Road
McBride Road
Reglinski
Farm
Angle Road
Anthony Road
NEW York State Electric ¢ Gas Corporation
Church Society
Yale
St. Luke’s Episcopal
George Kaulfuss
Alfred J. Monte
USA
Highway
Victory Baptist
John A. Harvey
St. Paul's
Ernest J. Autch
United Methodist
Leonard Bass
Home Bureau
Pleasantdale Home Bureau
Covenant Church
Society
Ladies Aid Society of the
Pleasantdale Covenant Church
Marge Gorman
Frank Wren
Ester Fosmire
Edith Morris
Jerry Gordon
Linda Nitz
Pleasantdale
Grace Craven
Clayton DeWitt
Mary Greenwood
Thomas Connally
Marjorie Riley
Constance Carter
Lyman Carter
Melrose
New York State
Jodown
Bacross
W. D. Reynolds
Troy Girl
John VanDeCar
Dale Long
Dean Arden
Motorola
Zenith
Ralph
Hoosick Troy
Albany Public Markets
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