Voter Registration Reaches New Cohoes High
A total of 10,631 residents completed Permanent Personal Registration in Cohoes this year, the greatest since 1983, with military and sick ballots not yet counted. Ward totals show broad participation, while Citizens Party chair Paul Van Buskirk notes small variance with Democrats in the Fifth Ward and calls turnout heartening ahead of November elections. Mayor James E. McDonald praises volunteer registration workers for the record effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
Dewey W. Mulcahy
Zohoes Democratic
Citizens
Paul G. van Buskirk
Citizens Party
van Buskirk
James E. McDonald
Funeral Held For Mrs. Paul V Quinlan of Cohoes
The funeral of Mrs. Paul V Quinlan of Cohoes was held at A G Boivin Sons Funeral Home and St Marie s Church with Requiem Mass celebrated by Rev Matthew A Quinlan O F M brother in law of the deceased. Interment was in St Joseph s Cemetery Waterford with Mass officers in attendance. Second Ward Citizens Party members plan a rally at 8 pm tonight at party headquarters led by Eart Radliff.
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Paul V., Quinlan
Cohoes
St. Marie’s Church
Matthew A. Quinlan
O.F.M
Holy Cross Church
New York City
Quinlan
Boniface Hanley
Siena College
St.Joseph’s Cemetery
Waterford
Blaise Scannell
St. Anthony's Shrine
Boston
Junper Capece
Second Ward Citizens Party
Eart Radliff
Second Ward
Two Boy Scouts Die In Parkersburg Crash
Five Ravenswood Scouts aged 14 to 18 were killed when their compact car skidded out of control and was struck by a second car returning from Camp Kootaga. Driver Enoch Ferrell 17 and four others, Bob Cooper 18 Drew Damos Randy Hood John Alderson, died. Rexroad 25 hurt and his four year old daughter listed in good condition. The underpass collision occurred as the group returned from the camp encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ravenswood
W.va
Enoch Ferrell
Bob Cooper
Drew Damos
Randy Hood
John Alderson
John Rexroad
Rexroad
Camp Kootaga
St Michael’s benefit fete by Sister-Parent group
The Sister-Parent Association of St Michael's School sponsors a benefit dance at the new St Michael's Community Center Pavilion on Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Honorary chair Mrs Helen Boivin leads a long list of committee members for music, door, check room, awards, refreshments, publicity and posters with music by the New Yorkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael’s School
New St. Michael’s Community Center
Helen Boivin
John Krutka
Thelma Fellock
Jacqueline Belaski
Mary Ann Hurst
Helen Howansky
Joan Kosek
Judy Guzy
Mia
Mary Sokoloniski
Michaline Szambaszek
Jean Mailloux
Patricia Hasko
Ann Jarosz
Jane Brown
Phyllis Kuczynski
Thelma Felock
New Yorkers
PTA Event Highlights Cohoes Free Education 100 Years
Displays to feature a Cohoes High School PTA program dating to 1904 commemorating 100 years of free education in the state. Mrs Calvin Schmeichel and Leo Heslin, retired teachers, guests of honor, introduced by Madelon Hickey. John Panek explains open house operations as parents observe classes. Refreshments served by PTA committee.
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Cohoes
Cohooes High School
PTA
Calvin Schmeichel
Leo. Heslin
Madelon K. Hickey
John Panek
Dedication Set For Firehouse Postponed
The dedication ceremonies for the Cohoes Firehouse and Emergency Operating Center are postponed to October 28 at 11 a.m. Robert J. Pawley, chairman of the cornerstone committee, cited late furniture and equipment as the reason. He said the postponement follows a meeting with Fire Chief E. Harry Green and Civil Defense director Col. Grant McGill.
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Cohoes
Robert J. Pawley
Pawley
Harry Green
Col
Grant McGill
Cohoes Civil Defense
Citizens Party meeting for Fourth and Fifth Ward workers
The Citizens Party will hold a meeting at party headquarters at 8 p.m. today for Fourth and Fifth Ward workers. Speakers include Robert M. Curran candidate for alderman in the Fourth Ward Kenneth Borden and Ralph Robinson.
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Citizens Party
Robert M. Curran
Kenneth Borden
Ralph Robinson
Mrs Umbach To Observe 90th Year
Nellie Umbach of 55 Amity Street Cohoes marked her 90th birthday this Sunday. A Port Henry native and Troy resident for years, she is widow of Fred Umbach and now lives with son-in-law Richard J Taylor and daughter. She remains active by crochet reading and watching television. Her two sons Fred and George Umbach reside in Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Umbach
Amity &J., Cohoes
Amity St
Cohoes
Nellie Morrison
Umbach
Port Henry
Troy
Fred Umbach
Richard J. Taylor
Halloween Dangers Highlight Safety Tips For Trick Or Treat
CHICAGO UP I The National Safety Council warns Halloween night is the most dangerous for children due to excitement darkness and bulky clothing. Council spokesmen urge adult supervision to prevent falls burns and pedestrian auto accidents with light colored or reflectorized costumes and flameproofing methods including borax boric acid treatment.
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Chicago
UPI
National Safety Council
Council
Safety Council
Sara Miles
Lodge To Confer First Degree On Candidates
Cohoes Lodge F and AM plans a first degree ceremony for a class of candidates at 7 30 pm in the Masonic Temple. Richard A Ellett master presides and leads the degree work with a social period and refreshments to follow. A rehearsal for officers is set for Monday at 7 30 pm at the temple.
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Cohoes Lodge
F&am
Masonic Temple
Richard A. Ellett
Funeral service for Robert W. Clarke in Cohoes
Funeral arrangements are set for 82 year old Robert W. Clarke of 99 Johnston Ave Cohoes. The service will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Dufresne Funeral Home 216 Columbia St Cohoes with Rev John H Lyons of Troy Community Ministry officiating. Interment follows at Memory's Garden Colonie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Clarke
Johnston Ave
Cohoes
Dufresne
Columbia St
Auction Bazaar This Week Speigletown Fire Dept Sale
The Auxiliary of the Speigle town Fire Dept hosts an auction and bazaar Saturday at 10 am at the firehouse on Route 40. Raymond Zareski chairs the event with listed auctioneers and various booth coordinators guiding traffic, refreshments, crafts, baked goods, and plant booths. Work sessions run Thursday at 9 pm and Friday at 7 pm with item drop‑offs at the fire house during those times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speigletown
Joseph Macomber
Donald Gagnon
Allan Damon
Mason Robinson
Kenneth Lape
Roger Dormandy
Jay Hydlind
Warren Fane
Earl MacNaughton
Zareski
Junior Girl Scouts Complete Badges in Cohoes Hike
Seventeen Junior Girl Scouts finished part of their badge requirements under scout leader Mrs Callavan and assistant Mrs Zandri. The trip included a five mile bicycle hike ending with a yard cookout at the home of Mr and Mrs Callavan in Cohoes and surrounding areas.
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St. Michael’s
Robert Callavan
Callavan
Cohoes
Marcia Zandri Chapareas
Post Will Meet EK American Legion
The T. Ruane Post American Legion will meet at 8 p m today with Cmdr Paul Castracano presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Ruane
American Legion
Paul Castracano
Obituary and funeral notices from Cohoes area
Obituary details Mrs. Omer P. Senecal funeral held at Edward J. Stanton Funeral Home and St. Agnes Church with Solemn Requiem Mass. Deacon and subdeacon named. Grave service at St. Agnes Cemetery. Also notes death of William J. Howe, 50, of 62 Congress St. Cohoes after brief illness. Survived by wife Evelyn Oldham, daughter Mrs. Dennis Borden, two sons William J. Howe Jr. and James G. Howe, and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements at A. G. Boivin's Sons Funeral Home and St. Joseph's Church. Also brief item about Pittstown GOP meeting with Albert S. Callan Jr. as guest speaker at Tomhannock Town Hall. Interments planned at St. Mary's Cemetery in Waterford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Howe
Congress St
Cohoes
Cohoes Memorial Hospital
Mr. Howe
St. Joseph's Church
Evelyn Oldham
Dennis Borden
William J. Howe Jr
Malta
James G. Howe
A. G. Boivin's
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Duraclean
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Remsen Street
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Lodge
Skyview
Bcoupon A
Stokely’s
Hase
Campbell’s Tomato
Holden
Bazaar
International
MES
American Gem Society
Remsen St
N.Y
APPLE
Home Town
St. Mary's Cemetery
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