Cohoes Leaders Clash Over Canal Deal and Parks
In Cohoes, Mayor James E McDonald and Alderman Emma Shea clash as Patrick and Marra label canal plans a political liability. McDonald touts Sunset Park improvements and a 1.2 million federal grant for outdoor facilities while Marra exposes an $80,000 bonding bid and a secret $1 purchase of the canal system, pledging open government and lawful resolution.
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James E
McDonald Citizen Common Council
Eben J. Patrick
Emma (Shea
John J. Marra
Miss Shea
Sunset Park
McDonald
Mother Nature
Shea
Cohoes
First Ward
The
Recreation Commission
Marra
Power, Company
Niagara Mohawk
Common Council
Commission of Public Workers
Power Company
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Cub Pack Awards Prizes At Halloween Party
Cub Pack 75 of St. Joseph’s held a pack meeting featuring a Halloween party for members and guests. Prizes for costumes went to Larey Bertrand Cindy DeVoe and Robert Tatham. Bear and Wolf badge arrows were awarded to several Webelo and bear scouts. Joseph Goyette led as cubmaster with Raymond Bouleris and Stephen Murdza assisting. The pack plans roller skating at Guptill’s Arena Friday and hosts the round table on Nov 14.
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St. Joseph's
Larey
Bertrand
Cindy DeVoe
Robert Tatham
Joseph Goyette
Cubs
Guptill’s
Michael Nash
Robert Yalham
Wayne Lavigne
Ronald Blais
Arthur Devoe
Anthony Tozzi
Dominick Passaretti
Raymond Bouleris
Domiinick Passaretti
Martin Nash
Gordon Rexford
Wolf
Lee Gagnon
Mark Balanger
Bear
Ronald Blair
Stephen Murdza
Dioceses Seeks Nuns to Save Cohoes Schools
Rev. Thomas J. Maloney of Albany Diocese says efforts are under way to replace Sisters of St. Anne at St. Marie's and St. Joseph's in Cohoes after their withdrawal. He notes hopeful plans to supply teachers and prevent closing, with Ireland discussions yielding interest in sending educators. Mother Blanche Morency of the order expresses regret over leaving, while pastors Robitaille and Quinlivan remain hopeful for continuation.
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Thomas J. Maloney
Albany Catholic
Cohoes
St. Marie's
St. Joseph’s
Sisters of
St. Anne
Father Maloney
Ireland
Albany
Blanche Morency
Sisters of St. Anne
Celas A. Robitaille
St. Joseph's
George T. Quinlivan
Meet The Candidates MAYOR
Dr James E McDonald a Citizens Party candidate seeks a second term as mayor of Cohoes. A native of Cohoes with medical background he served in World War I and works at Cohoes Memorial Hospital and Leonard Hospital. John J Marra Democratic Conservative mayoral candidate a longtime Cohoes resident and coroner since 1955 runs a funeral home.
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James E. McDonald
Citizens Party
Cohoes
St. Agnes’ School
Cohoes High School
Union College
Albany Medical College
Albany
Cohoes Memorial Hospital
Leonard Hospital
Army Medical Corps
Africa
Italy
Virginia Burger
John J. Marra
Albany County
Marra
Simmons School of Embalming
Sir. Rita’s Church
Murray
Halloween masquerade for Cohoes seniors at center
Cohoes Senior Citizens enjoy a Friday Halloween masquerade at the Mohawk center from 1 to 5 pm. Prizes await funniest, best, and most original costumes, with refreshments served. The event is led by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Corey as cochairmen. A seven week art course under Sister Mary Loretta begins, for beginners and those with some experience, directed by Faith Dale Meyer. Additional programs include a Christmas Crafts session starting Nov 3 for three weeks, organized with help from the Cohoes Business and Professional Women.
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Mary Loretta
Keveney Memorial Academy
Faith Dale Meyer
Cohoes
Roland Bonneau
Cohoes Business and Professional
Immunization Clinic Set For Today In Cohoes
Albany County Health Department runs a morning immunization clinic at Cohoes City Hall from 9 to 9 30 a m. Vaccines include whooping cough diphtheria tetanus polio and smallpox for young children and measles vaccine for ages 1 to 17. Dr Hans D Weis leads the clinic.
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Albany County Health Department
Cohoes City Hall
Hans D. Weis
Colaruotolo to Speak to Campaign Workers
Colaruotolo Citi zens Party candidate for Sixth Ward alderman will address campaign workers Thursday at 8 30 p m at his home 16 Second St announced last night.
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Colaruotolo
Frank PD
Citizens Party
Sixth Ward
Second St
Child Injured At Play In Waterford Amid Crash
Mrs Diane R Ghette of Waterford was cited for failing to yield at a two car collision at Middletown and Fonda Roads. Her 2 year old daughter Alison was injured and treated for scrapes at Cohors Memorial Hospital. Police report extensive vehicle damage, both cars towed. Hospital notes the child enjoyed two lollipops and a wheelchair ride before discharge. A separate brief notes Arab bakers in Ramallah jailed and fined for marking bread with swastikas.
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D&i
Alison
Cohors Memorial Hospital
Middletown
Fonda Roads
Waterford
John B. Putnam
First St
F. B. Peck Hose Co
Jerusalem
Ramallah
West Bank
Nazi Germany
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Emma Shea
Accuses van ¥Uskirk Marra
Paul G. van
Anthony Standarski
Central Ave
Mildred
Walter Coventry
Congress St
Robert H. Elting
117Th St
Troy
Albany County Grand Jury
John F. Kidle
Elting
Paula Goch
Leger Ave
Dufresne Funeral Home
Virginia
McDonald 2Nd Weed
Family Gardens OF
Discount Food Center
Remsen ST
Wilson
Gans
Prince’s
James FE. McDonald
Earl J. Mosley
WAST
Monast
Cme
Maxwell House
Campbell’s Tomato Soup
Hellmann
Combes Dork
Raiyrn Ay
Cau Eh
Diane R. Ghette
Clifton St
Devane
Broadway
Monument Square
Manor Heights
OCA Club
Dewey Mulcahy
Democratic City Committee
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