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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
7
A fractured notice reports a candlelight wedding for Miss Snyder at St Pauls Church with Rev Gass officiating and Ernest, son of ME, listed among attendees. The text is garbled but indicates a formal ceremony and family connections.
Junior League regional director Mrs J arrives in Troy for a series of conferences with the Troy League. She will speak at a 3 pm meeting at the Troy Club and hold talks with board members about expanding women volunteers and community service efforts.
The October meeting of the Bethesda Home board reviewed a donor drive plan with tenative pleas for the annual donation event. The social committee led by chairmen including Mrs. W. W. Wilson and Mrs. Chauncey L. Bradt will manage tea, refreshment tables, and a white elephant table. A nominating committee was formed with Mrs. Agnes Marr and others, and one applicant’s name was advanced for election.
Alan Burr Overstreet, noted political scientist, told Troy Woman's Club members yesterday afternoon that the world faces catastrophe and must choose a middle course toward reform. He warned of industrial and social tensions, urged unity, and highlighted pressures from Europe and domestic strife as dangers to democracy.
Mr and Mrs Alan R Holmes hosted at the Troy Club last evening for the bridal party of Miss Simi Holmes to wed Theodore Gates Brown Jr of Manchester Conn The event included matron of honor Mrs Edmund Converse Pierce 2d maid Betse Dibert bridesmaids Sara Scott Janet Brown best man Alien Coe and ushers C J Stephens and Jonas A Dunl The groom the Browns of Manchester attended The ceremony is set for 3 PM at the Second Presbyterian Church.
The Thursday Morning Club begins its 1948 season with a 10 30 meeting in Fort Worth. Members read Geography of China by Mrs John Hewes and present Popular Chinese Tales read by Mrs Arvie Eldred.
Personal notices list a 501 First Street Water authorities and various relatives gathering for a pink theme birthday for Regina Mary with twenty eight guests. An engagement between Barbara Jean Siocim and Ken G Smith is announced. Visiting officers Lt Betty Barro McCue and Capt Frank A McCus call on Alfred Barron in Whervil, with St Michael's Club planning an opening meeting tomorrow at 3 20 p.m.
Mrs Vinvert and Mrs Rowan announce the engagement of their daughter to a Mr Howard. Details appear in a society notice from Second Avenue, Troy.
Miss Frances K Toohey of Newark and a Troy man united in marriage September 27 at the rectory of the First Church in New York. The ceremony was performed by Reverend McCarthy with Mrs Dioennissey of Goshen as matron of honor and Nelson as best man. Attendants wore navy and bronze gowns. couple left for Lake Placid after the ceremony.
Jane R. Salmonen a Russell Sage College graduate daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred D Salmonen of Jervis married First Lt John T Harrison son of Mr John Harrison of Homestead Park Pa at the First Baptist Church Port Jervis Rev Robert E Foster officiating The groom a 13 month veteran of the Third Army Division earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart plus a Presidential Citation.
About Town reports Trey Sica, Edgar H Betts Jr and son Sandy returned from Plattsburg where they visited Mr and Mrs Samuel Stevens. Mr and Mrs FT Colwell Thomas of Short Hills formerly Troy are spending two weeks in Florida. Mr Thomas was discharged from the Navy last week after serving as lieutenant.
Mina Ann Marie Keating daughter of Mr and Mrs George Keating of 16 Phun Avenue married Pte William T Doody son of Thomas F Doody and the late Irene Beckner Doody Saturday at 10 am in Sacred Heart Church. The ceremony was conducted by Fox with George A Phillips assisting and Prof George A Geiger at the organ. Altar flowers featured fall bouquets as Teresa Keating served as maid of honor and Coxswain Herbert Barnes was best man. The bride wore a white net gown with basque waist and veil. attendants wore heavenly blue gowns. A luncheon followed at The Henddes Dindson. The couple plan to reside at Cherry Point North Carolina after a wedding trip to New York. Out of town guests included Miss Viol Lewis and Miss Marguerite Keating.
The piece argues against interservice commands and urges each branch to retain its roles. It defends separate air arms for the Army and Navy and highlights Marine Corps amphibious training, praising the Marine and Marine Air components' contributions. It notes rivalries exist but can drive morale and focus on shared wartime aims.
Speculative promoters push politics and publicity over life safety in rail and aviation. A former rail official recalls Henry Keiser discussing a low-lifes hoodlum moving workers at a war plant. Candy cars and shiny external color fail if they derail or collide.
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