28 Oct 1967
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1967
Page
1
The directory itemizes church services across Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist, AME Zion, United Methodist, Orthodox, Catholic and other denominations. It names churches, pastors, service times, church schools, youth groups, and special activities planned for a given Sunday.
In Vatican talks lasting 90 minutes Pope Paul VI and Orthodox Patriarch Athenagoras discussed steps toward reuniting the East and West after a 900 year schism. They spoke in French without interpreters and exchanged gifts, signaling a spirit of conciliation as they plan further meetings and a March dialogue on concrete issues.
Melrose residents hear a pro and con talk on the proposed State Constitution at Hoosie Valley Elementary School cafeteria Wednesday evening. A Halloween party for Melrose Fire District children is set for Tuesday at the firehouse 7 to 9. Church notes list services at St John s Lutheran First Methodist Church and St John s Schaghticoke with pastors named. The article discusses Vatican Orthodox relations with Athens and Rome and the pace of unity efforts.
New York readers see a two floor exhibit at the Jewish Museum detailing Yigael Yadin’s Masada dig. It recounts Eleazar ben Yair leading 960 refugees against 6000 Romans, the mass suicide, and Josephus’s account as the centerpiece of the display running through February 18 1968.
The Protestant community observes the 450th anniversary of the Reformation with a 4 p.m. service at St. John's Lutheran Church, featuring Rev. Francis K. Wagécbal of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Scarsdale, and a host of area clergy. The historic 104 year old edifice was once Fifth Avenue Baptist Church and St. John's Lutheran was founded 96 years ago. Wagécbal has held prominent posts at Waterloo Lutheran University and Columbia University.
Delbert Fish, 38, of Hotel Broadway Albany, underwent a lengthy operation at Albany Medical Center Hospital to save his left arm after it became entangled in a baler at Albany Times Union plant. Troy police sought to inform relatives believed to reside in the city, checking 408 First St but finding no contact.
About 600 attendees from Waterford Halfmoon and eight area schools attended the College and Careers Night at Waterford Halfmoon High School. The event featured three 40 minute conferences with college, armed forces and industry representatives. Various university centers, colleges and tech schools were represented, with NHS guides assisting attendees. a medical incident occurred but was treated promptly.
Three 50 year members of the Order of Elks in Troy will receive life memberships and 50 year pins during Old-Timers Night. The program starts at 7 pm in the lodge rooms with pins entertainment a buffet lunch and refreshments. Toastmaster TY Guerin Jr. and officials plan further events and district visitation details.
The Rensselaer County Chapter for Retarded Children seeks volunteers for its adult swim program at the Troy YWCA on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. and for the afternoon nursery school program. Time is flexible and arranged individually.
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