Mitchell Bill Debated by American Legion in Watervliet
At a Thomas and Flynn Post meeting in Watervliet the Mitchell Bill drew strong opposition as critics urged defeating the amendment that would end automatic veteran preference in civil service. The post plans pamphlets and a Halloween event with local officials judging costumes, and a roast pig supper earlier drew about 100 attendees.
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Tad
American Legion
Mitchell
BRL
Mitchel
John BR. Dean
Albany County Legion Committee
Port Schuyler
Dean
Sre Richard
Williseos
Everett Dickinson
Frank
Edward Bulger
Ralph Connelly
John O'Rourke
Plana
Edward McMahon
Mr. Williams
Joseph Halpin
Raymond Retallick
Post
Leo P. Dean
Wallace Davis
Mr. Bulger
William Denne
McMahon
Republicans Rally For Water Ward Supervisor Hopefuls
William F. Cornell and Robert E. Gray spoke at a Republican rally at 1558 Broadway. Cornell attacked city neglect and touted a plain platform while pledging to lift the First Ward from its “unimportant” status if elected. Gray cited waste and a “family affair” government amid smoke complaints and duplicate city posts. Andrew M. Hoblock supervised and announced another session Tuesday.
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William F. Cornell
Water i Vijat
Plain and Nimpie
Broadway
Cornell
Third Avenue
Robert E. Gray
Gray
Port Schuyler
Andrew M. Hoblock
Elks Auxiliary Marks 13th Anniversary in Troy
More than 100 members of the Waterville Lodge of Elks Auxiliary gathered Monday night at the Homestead in Troy to celebrate the 13th anniversary. Mrs. Charles Burgland chaired the event assisted by Mrs. Joseph Johnson and an arrangements committee. Mrs. Martin Schanz, president, gave a welcome and thanked members for their cooperation in the year’s activities. A music and entertainment program followed dinner and a brief business meeting set plans for the Halloween costume party on Monday Oct 24.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary of the
Watervitet, Lodge of Elks
Or J ‘Ganization
Homestead
Troy
Charles Burgland
Joseph Johnson
Martin Schanz
Willetta Unit Carnival Brings Chapter Meeting and Booths
The Willetta Chapter C.E.8 hosts a combined meeting and carnival program in the first floor dining room. Betty Perry reports the New York Grand Chapter Convention, with booths including Madame Zoda the fortune teller and decorations in lavender colors. Proceeds fund winter activities and invitations extend to Watervliet area chapters, with over 200 attendees expected.
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Willette
C.E
New York State
New York
Betty Perry
Madame Zoda
Marion Leggett
Lois Collier
Mime Perry
Watervliet
Arsenal Home Bureau Plans Plastic Bag Project
The Arsenal Unit of the Albany County Home Bureau met at Mrs. J. E. Falle’s residence to organize future projects. The first project will involve making plastic bags with Mrs. Donald Dupuis in charge, following a meat discussion led by Mrs. C. H. Davis and Mrs. Falle after a tour of an Albany meat packing house. Current roster includes Mrs. Falle Mrs. Davis Mrs. Dupuis Mrs. William Daily Mrs. William Boyd Mrs. Alfred Ayliss Mrs. John Connell Jr Mrs. John Quinn and Lillian Rosenberger.
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Arsenal
Albany County Home Bureau
J. E. Falle
Broadway
Donald Dupuis
C. H. Davis
Falle
Ian Albany Meat Packing House
Faille
M Davis
Dupuis
Wiliam Dally
William Boyd
Alfred Ayliss
John [Connell Jr
John Quinn
Lillian Rosenberger
Democrats Rally Nine City County Candidates
Democrats announce a rally introducing nine candidates for city and county offices. Speaker lineup includes Albany County Democrat leader, City Court Judge William Noonan, council and supervisor candidates, sheriff, county clerk, and coroner hopefuls. Additional rallies planned for Oct 2, Nov 1, Nov 4, and Nov 5 at local halls.
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Fennelly
William
Noonan
Edward Koonmen
William Nugent
John J. Carroll
Leo Struzewski
William Gethins
John P. Humovel
Isherif
Donald Lynch
Arthur Tamp Jkins
Fennetty
McCarthy
Eighth Avenue
Twelfth Street
Ukrainian Hall
Fourth Avenue
Twenty-fifth Street
Pulaski Hall
Seventh Avenue
Twenty-ffth Street
Our! ‘Lady of
Junior R Club Nominates Officers at Basil’s Hall
Waterville Junior R Club will nominate officers today at 7 PM at Basil's Parish Hall replacing the regular meeting. President May Ann Melay announced the change due to last week's joint social with the senior unit and notes voting will occur at the November meeting.
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Angus
Jten
Watervilet Junior
R” Club
Panie
Basil
Pariah Hall
Mian Ann Melay
Thhe
Junior Unite
Thos
Willoccur
Pehe Club
VFW Plans Armistice Day Dance in Watervliet
The Watervliet VFW post outlines an Armistice Day dance to be held November 11 at VFW Hall on Broadway. Music by the Three Novelteers from Rensselaer runs 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. A buffet supper will be provided with help from the Ladies Auxiliary.
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Vf.w. Hall
Broadway
VFLW
Lester R. Smith
Rensselaer
Paul E. Massey
John J. Kelily
Platecarda
George Greenhill
William Zmud
Vincent M
Surigano
William WV. Noonan
Smith
Harold J. Larkin, Jr
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Gordon Mitchell
Glens Falls
Bryan Smollin
Mowsey
Kelly
Andrew M. Boyd
John
FP. Jones
Charles Anderson
Larkin
Noonan
Boyd
Watervliet W C T U Branch Plans Meeting and Activities
The Watervliet Branch of the W C T U will meet at the home of Mrs William Gillett on First Avenue with Mrs Rachel Steen presiding. A roll call and covered dish lunch are planned for the November meeting. Also a serial period will be held today by the Ladies Auxiliary of the A O H at 416 Fifteenth Street. A fire incident on Riverside Drive required pumper service to extinguish rubbish burning near a Westervliet precinct house with assistance from Fire Headquarters and a Penetration line.
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Mizpah W.C.T.U
Rachel Steen
Itz
William Gillett
First Avenue
The
A.O.H
Fifteenth Street
Wereomal
Mia
Leon W. Ferguson King
Rome
Misa Charlotte
Kemp
Nineteenth Street
Third Avenue
Police Warn Of Clothes Line Thefts
Police report multiple clothes line thefts across the city with family belongings and baby articles stolen from backyards. Acting police chief Conmers stated investigations continue and warned residents to secure lines and report suspicious activity.
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Welern
Bowe
Fere
Youth dance at Maplewood Fire Dept event this evening
Dance night organized by the Maplewood Volunteer Fire Department starts at 7 pm in the recreation hall behind the Arenause. Open to boys and girls over 12 with a new committee in charge for the first time. hosts are Mrs Kowansky and Mrs Proheck.
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Maplewood Volunteer Fire Department
Robert Mally
Preakdent
Jas
John Kowansky
John Proheck
Girl Basketball Practice Opens at Chic Center
Watervliet fans gathered for ladies practice led by Jack Roach with drills on shooting and dribbling. The Civic Center Senior Basketball League holds its first fall meeting Saturday at 2 p.m. with Thomas Halpin in charge to discuss plans and registrations for the three year old league. The minimum age is 18 and games start in late November.
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Watervliet
Chic Center
Jack Roach
Segations
Roach
Civic Center
Center Court
Thomas Halpin
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute concert at Schaghticoke
The Musical Clubs of RPI present The Testament of Freedom at First Presbyterian Church Schaghticoke on Friday evening as part of the 125th anniversary events. The Glee Club and orchestra directed by Joel Dolven perform texts from Thomas Jefferson with music by Randall Thompson. The program begins at 8 pm and is open to the public, sponsored by the Community Club of Schaghticoke.
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Isung
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
First Presbyterian Church
Schaghticoke
Community Club of the
Jewish Council Talk On Turkey Tonight at Community Center
Mrs Walter Eppenstein will speak on Women in Turkey at the National Council of Jewish Women meeting in Troy tonight at 8 15 pm at the Jewish Community Center. Her background includes education in German and English schools and a Bachelor of Science from Istanbul Women’s College.
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Walter Eppenstele
Tuckey
Trey
National Council of Jewishs
Jewink
Eppenstels
Teres
Troy
Gizmeotthe
Germany
9 College
Turkey
Eppenstein
National Council of Jewish Women
Baltimore
Sisterhood Holds Annual Program at Temple Beth El
The Temple Beth El Sisterhood held its annual meeting in the temple vestry presided by Mrs. Morris Daffner. Reports were presented by officers and chairmen including Mrs. Edward Acheson and Mrs. Irving Strasberg. A theater party to Albany was announced and a rummage sale set for Monday and Tuesday with Mrs. Smolensky leading.
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Sisterhood of the
Temple Beth Elfield Aa
Temple
Morris Daffner
George Vida
Edward Acheson
Irving Strasberg
Meyer Smotensky
Samuel Nelick
Tree of Life
Peter Blassberg
Irving Margolius
Hyman Kraft
Margolius
Albany
Playhouse
Smolensky
Samuel Pru
Daffner
Irving Dembo
Abraham Jacobs
Raymond Kranson
Vida
Jewish Theological Seminary
New York
Misa
Four Troy Area Men Enroll at Ithaca College
Four Troy area students join 34 new Ithaca College enrollees this semester as total registration reaches 1,38. The newcomers include Earl Roshel of 318 Park Avenue Mechanicville in radio, James Nealy of 92nd Street Water View in physical education, Paul Sykes of Stepnentown, and Arthur Goedermote of Berlin.
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Troy Area
Ithaca College
Mursic
Earl
Roshel
Park Avenue
Mechanicville Radio
James T. Nealy
Waterview
Paul A. Sykes
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Wetersiist
Elks
Willetta
Arsenal Home Bureau
Dependable Troy Co-Operative Savings and Loan
Troy Co-operative Savings & Loan Assn
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Banking Department
State of New York
V.F.W
W.C.T.U
Joseph Felock, Jr
Rita Behusilak
Fuchard Tetraulti
Beth Bimery
Lorraine Mangione
Wayne Deéeshaw
Shampee
Tim
Welene Curtis
Mechonden
Darlene Ou
Jem Cove
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Charles H. Conselly
Robert Hogan
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