This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1946
Page
13
Registration figures for Watervliet show 4,855 total as the final deadline approached. Vague references to polling hours and district totals appear, with unclear dates and partial lines from the original notice.
Mayor James F. Dowton led the postwar Watervliet award event with trophies for the Simmon’s A. C. Watervliet intermediate baseball league and the Watervliet Democratic City Committee sponsored softball league. Charles E. Andrews accepted for the baseball group, and William Fennelly represented the city clerk for the softball award. A engraving mishap delayed the senior league trophy, to be donated by Pak Simmons.
Readers learn church Mass times for multiple parishes and orders. Holy Name and Sacred Heart groups plan Holy Communion at upcoming masses, with listed times including 7:30, 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 am. Mentioned priests include Rev. James P. Hanrahan and Rev. John C. Carey along with broader mission notes and a speaker slated for Japan.
Inglewood street scene recalls a spectacle as a trained black and white pig named Precktes accompanied Van Camp through Blvd chapel light. A policeman halts the pair in a hurry and requests a statement from Van Camp, who replies with a brief account and continues on.
Watervliet area churches schedule worship and Sunday school in upcoming services. Trinity Episcopal and St Gabriel's Chapel list Holy Communion and sermon topics. Raymond Smith heads Sunday school at 10 am, with worship at 11 am. Dr Stephen Paine of Houghton College guest speaks at Beacon Light Mission. Choir and youth gatherings planned, with various sermon themes including Reflections on faith and belief. Local congregations prepare diverse programs, including junior and senior fellowships and Bible study groups.
Watervliet School honored Columbus Day with a drama and music program. Students from Grade 7 staged scenes and characters including Columbus and Queen Isabella, with a chorus performing songs such as America and The Story of the Spangled Banner, guided by Miss Elizabeth Buckley.
Police report three arrests for alleged traffic violations in Watervliet with fines totaling $20. Frank J Schoabone of Albany charged with speeding and fined, William Coveen of Colones fined for passing and speeding, William Werner of Silkwater fined for driving without a license and running red lights. Arresting officers were Patrolmen Leo Mielewski and Richard Sprate.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Watervliet Elks marks its tenth anniversary with a dinner at Daman's Inn on Monday October 2 at 6 pm. Chairman Mrs Joseph St Rainey leads with Mrs Riva Winnedy in charge of reservations and Mrs Bernard Schaffer handling transportation. A meeting at 8 30 pm Monday at the clubhouse will plan the event, followed by memorial services for deceased members and a social hour supervised by Mrs James Brennan and Mrs William Sehana.
Hearing in the burglary case of Wrunleye Rogery, 32, of 139 Ninth Street, was adjourned for two weeks. He faces a charge of breaking and entering. Rogers was found in the boiler room of Cluek, Peabody & Co. The adjournment followed joint requests from counsel Joseph D. Wale and Rick, with their attorneys.
Watervliet announces the engagement of Miva Mury to Herbert J Chapin of Troy. Miva is a Watervliet Catholic Central graduate employed at the Troy New York Telephone Co. Herbert is a Navy veteran with Manning Carp. The wedding is set for October 26 at St Patrick's Church Watervliet.
Watervliet reports a new group for ages 18 and older is forming at First Avenue Methodist Church. A meeting tomorrow at Span will discuss aims and activities for young adults, including high school graduates and married couples, to share experiences and address issues of their age group.
Work on the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany began redecoration of the interior and the installation of a new organ. The project, totaling about 70000 dollars, is led by Muay and Gill of Buffalo after their recent St. Patrick's Church redecorations. The cathedral redecoration follows 1922 efforts for the diocese jubilee as Albany marks the approaching Catholic diocese centenary next year.
Mrs. Mary Amelia Bustle of 199 Ninth Steel died Thursday after a lingering illness. Survived by four daughters, Alice M. Kinney of the city, Clarence G. Conrad of New York, Ramona V. Merrill at Dixield, Me, and Patricia Corineve at Rumford, Me. one son, Edmund Buette of New Brunswick, Canada. Interment will be in Rumford, Me.
Airfield fog clearing using a Navy funded Fido process was demonstrated publicly at a fogbound field. A 500 foot thick fog bank lifted as fuel and high pressure air ignited, enabling a plane to land smoothly under the control of landing tower signals. The test, cited as the first in the United States, aimed to allow 24 hour operations and save costs compared to earlier British methods.
Immigrant records uncovered by Allied authorities reveal a vast file on displaced Germans and Aryan “entrants” who became citizens during the Nazi era. Officials report 620,000 volunteers across three nations, with many seeking resettlement in the United States and Canada as authorities screen for war criminals.
Pet shop owner John Towel brought a puppy to court to dispute its handling. The judge ruled against the owner, noting the animal’s odor and implied improper care. The case highlights concerns over animal welfare and shop practices in a small town.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.