Legion Stages 20th Parade and Halloween Party
The American Legion post held its 20th Halloween parade through Watervliet with Police car escort led by Cmdr John Ferro, followed by color guard and Marine Corps League detachment. Prizes awarded for costumes. cider, apples and doughnuts served at post rooms during the event.
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3Rd Avenue
Thomas B. Flynn Post
American Legion
Post Rooms
Thomas B. Flynn
Watervliet
Cmdr
John Ferro
Fife
Afd
Pfc
Don Ald F. O’hare
Marine Corps League of Water- Nighct
Donald Nedde
Biine
1St Street
7Th Street
2Nd. Avenue
Games Delfino
Joseph 4
Duates
Raymond Steede
William P- Gannon
William Mull
William Wolf
Joseph L. Diamond
Alfred Fay
Sand Walsh
Chris Kallenburg
Timmy McKeown
Barbara Ann Romano
Rising Star Rebekahs Install Staff At Ceremony
Mrs Mildred Carden was re installed as noble grand of Rising Star Rebekah Lodge at ceremonies conducted recently The ritual was under the direction of Mrs Irene Mercier district deputy president and her star representing the Albany District Others installed were Mrs Ester Shannon vice grand Mrs Margaret Holland recording secretary Mrs Margaret Boyd financial secretary Mrs Margaret Bailey treasurer Miss Ella Wright warden Miss Nellis Potter right support to the noble grand Mrs Carrie H azleton left support to the noble grand Mrs Marcia Cady right support to the vice grand Mrs Norma Stalker left support to the vice grand Mrs Alice Weaver chaplain Miss Alberta Potter inside guardian Guy Hazleton outside guardian and Mrs Alberta Schelde musician
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Mildred Carden
Noble Grand of
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Rebekah Lodge
Irene Mercier
Albany
Ester Shannon
Margaret ‘Holland
Margaret Boyd
Margaret Bailey
Ella Wright
Nellis Potter
Noble Grand
Carrie Hazleton
Marcia Cady
Norma Stalker
Alice Weaver
Alberta Potter
Inside Guardian
Guy Hazleton
Guardian
Alberta Schelde
Watervliet Mayoral Candidates Highlight Civic Ties
The Citi zens Party-Republican nominee Daniel Dwyer, a lifelong resident and attorney, lists LaSalle Institute, Siena College, Albany State University, and Albany Law School as his alma maters. He is active in Watervliet Civic Chest and various veteran and bar associations. James Cavanaugh Sr., the Democratic challenger, is a Schenectady GE supervisor in turbine design, founder and former president of the Water vliet Civic Chest, and longtime participant in local groups including Taconic Lake Association, St Patrick’s Church, Holy Name Society, and Knights of Columbus.
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Citizens Party-Republican
Watervliet
Daniel 5. Dwyer
LaSalle Institute
Siena College
Albany State University
Albany Law School
Troy Ymca
CBS Post
Pfe
Donald O'Hare
Marine Corps League
New York State Bar Association
Rensselaer County Bar Association
Democratic Party
James F. Cavanaugh Sr
Schenectady GE
Watervliet Civic Chest
Taconic Lake Association
St. Patrick’s Church
Holy Name Society
Watervliet Knights of Columbus
Firemen Quell Grass Blaze at Vacant Lot
Watervliet firefighters using Engine 2 doused a grass fire on a vacant lot at Ninth Avenue and 1th Street from 5 20 to 5 45 p m yesterday.
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Watervliet
Ninth Avenue
1Th Street
Soldier Calls Home From Taiwan From Water liet family
Mr and Mrs Frank R Comtois of 1877 Ninth Ave Water liet received a phone call yesterday morning from their son Sp 5 Robert P Comtois in Taipei Taiwan He is in Taiwan for rest and recuperation after five months service in Vietnam He is stationed at Bien Hoa Vietnam.
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Frank R. Comtois
Ninth Ave
Waterliet
Robert P. Comtois
Taipai
Taiwan
Vietnam
Bein Hoa
Elks Lodge Auxiliary Plans Halloween Event and Dinner
The Watervliet Lodge of Elks Auxiliary held a recent Halloween party and meeting at the clubhouse led by President Mrs. John Falle. Announced plans include an anniversary dinner on November 9 at Crossroads Restaurant Latham with reservations closing November 7 led by Mrs. James Marsh and assisted by Mrs. Charles Rayher. A card party and fashion show are set for March with Mrs. John Farkas as chair. Mrs. J Wilson James and Mrs. John Cramer will demonstrate pillow making at the next meeting. refreshments served afterward by Mrs. Leo F. Mielewski Mrs. Vivian Du Bois and Mrs. Herman Spath.
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Watervliet Lodge of Elks
John Falle
James Marsh
Crossroads
Latham
Charles Rayher
John Farkas
J. Wilson James
John Cramer
Leo F. Mielewski
Vivian du Bois
Herman Spath
Halloween Parade Plans Completed Grand marshal named
The grand marshal for the Halloween parade is William Messier with judges John Lipshka Napoleon Roulier and Mrs. Jean Degen. Matthew Levin s will be master of ceremonies. Prizes will be awarded for floats and costumes. Participants assemble at 7 p.m. at West and Arch Streets and the parade begins at 7 30 p.m.
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William Messier
John Lipshka
Napoleon Roulier
Jean Degen
Matthew Levins
West
Arch Streets
Brake Failure Blamed In Watervliet Truck Crash
The brakes of a truck caused a crash yesterday in Watervliet involving a car driven by Theodore R. Lecuyer 26 of Cohoes. Lecuyer was treated at Samaritan Hospital and released. His car sustained heavy rear damage and was towed. The truck driver was William E. Wilson 23 of Troy. Police investigators were Patrolmen Donald L. Kimmey and Robert Beston.
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Andy
Theodore R.lecuyer
Ontario St
Cohoes
Samaritan Hospital
Lecuyer
26Th Street
Third Avenue
William E. Wilson
Forbes Ave
Troy
Donald L. Kimmey
Robert Beston
Pupils at School 1 Help UNICEF Fund Drive
Intermediate grade pupils will trick and treat for UNICEF this evening. All funds collected by School 1 students go to aid sick and needy children worldwide. Fifth grade teacher Mrs. Virginia K Correale coordinated the program.
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United Nations International Children’s
Unicef
Virginia K. Correale
Air raid sirens to be installed in urban areas
Defense Minister Pietro Botha announced that air raid sirens will be installed soon in some urban areas of South Africa to improve safety. Details on scope and timing were not provided. In Watervliet, students at Watervliet Junior-Senior High School prepare for Halloween Trick or Treat for UNICEF, collecting funds and boxes for children worldwide.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Pietro Botha
Botha
Arsenal
Watervliet
Unicef
United Nations Children’s Fund
Watervliet Obituaries Include Several Local Deaths
Multiple Watervliet residents are listed in obituaries with long illnesses. Mrs Mabel Yesney of Maplewood died at Samaritan Hospital aged 83. Survivors include one daughter and two grandchildren. Funeral details set for Immaculate Conception Church.
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Mabel. Yesney
Mabel Yesney
Maple Ave
Maplewood
Samaritan Hospital
Elizabeth. Sudora
Jumble, Conn
Rauline Warrintee
Monroe, Conn
Susan Odaska
Immaculate Conception
John P. Bleau
Donald J. Nicoll
Paul J. Nicoll
Joseph J. Nicoll
Edward A. Fisher
William: J. Murphy
Chester M. Gray
Fifth St. Watervliet
Watervliet
Albany Memorial Hospital
Gray
Eleanor Dissosway
William A
Harriet Bibbins Dissosway
North Reformed Church
Willetta
CBS
Bowen Funeral
Sixth Street
Fifth Avenue
Ronald C. Stocker
Lbany
Eva Squire Walko
Fifth Ave
Austria
St.Mary's Hospital
Michael Lazorsischak
Green Island
Anna Deris
Cohoes
Charles Byrne
Watervillt
Peter Walko
Telka Stanzcak
Crescent
Harry Squire
Bonne-Terry
Lake Blvd
St. Peter's
Sw Paul's
Ghin‘eh
St.Peter's
St. Paul's Cemetery
Waterford
October Meeting of Hoosic Valley Senior Citizens at Schaghticoke
The Hoosic Valley Senior Citizens met at the Presbyterian Church in Schaghticoke with 34 guests signed in. Activities included a pot luck lunch, reports by the secretary and treasurer, a duet, a birthday tribute to Martha McCormick, and a performance by Charlie Reilly as a vocal magician. An invitation from Valley Falls Womans Club was read, and plans noted for a November 9 Medicare talk at the American Legion Hall and a November 28 meeting at Valley Falls Methodist Church.
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Hoosic Valley
Presbyterian Church
Schaghticoke
Bertha Connolly
R Elwood Case
Teat Church
Katherine Williams
America
Connolly
Marion Whyland
Joan Bink
Maryion Moore
Ruth Stover
Martha McCormick
Charlie Reilly
Percy Lambert
Valley Falls
Woman's Club
American Legion Hall
teacher crafts life changing sex education course
A veteran teacher developed a comprehensive sex education course for high school seniors addressing knowledge gaps and attitudes. The program, featured in a November Digest collection, aims to empower students to make informed choices and reduce risky behavior through age appropriate lessons and community involvement.
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