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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1955

Page

8

Stillwater Bride Marries Vernon Powers in Church Ceremony

Miss Martha Carol Humphrey and Vernon Powers wed at Stillwater United Church with Rev. William G. Doxey officiating. The bride wore nylon net over taffeta with lace bodice, carried a white Bible, and her attendants wore blue, yellow, and pink gowns. The couple will reside in Dayton after a reception at the bride’s home.

Stillwater United Church Martha Carol Humphrey William Humphrey Campbell Road Stillwater Vernon Powers Harry Powers Dayton Wash William G. Doxey Carol Gaudette Sharon Humphrey Patricia Canary

Julia Romeo Baris Wedding Dignified at St. Marys Church

Miss Julia M Romeo daughter of Mrs Julia Romeo and the late John Romeo married Anthony J Baris son of Mr and Mrs Michael Baris in a St Marys Church ceremony. Rev Edward J Ryan officiated. Guests included relatives from Utica Cleveland and Troy. The couple will reside at 1035th Ave and honeymoon in the Pocono Mountains.

Julia M. Romeo Julia Romeo John J.romeo Chantilly

Albany Couple Plans November Wedding

Miss Doraile Alvina Wall of Albany will marry Miltor Pitcher Jr. of Sherwood Park in November. She is a Cathedral Academy graduate employed by the State Bank of Albany. He is a Columbia High School alum with the Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp.

Doraile Alvina Wall Pierce A. Wall Albany Miltor Pitcher Jr Milton Pitcher Sherwood Park Cathedral Academy State Bank of Albany Columbia High School East Greenbush Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp

Engagement Announced for Janet McKeon and Walton Deming

Mr and Mrs John F McKeon of North Bennington announce the marriage of their daughter Janet to Walton F Deming of Oneonta. The couple wed Aug 25 at the McKeon home with Rev Zdenek Bednar officiating. Attendants were Mr Larry Chrysler of Delmar. A wedding breakfast followed at Four Chimneys in Ben Bington and the couple plan to live in Oneonta.

John F. McKeon North Bennington

Miss Linda Lavery Bridal Shower Guests Honor

Miss Linda Lavery was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Patsyanne Mabdee in Vigroad Colonie. She is to wed Sept 10 at Pine Grove Methodist Church to Ralph T. Purdy of Colonie.

Linda Lavery Pine Grove Methodist Church Ralph T. Purdy Colonie Patsyanne Mabdee Vigroad

Engagement announced for Carolyn LaBarge and Richard Dantz

Mr and Mrs Roderick LaBarge of Stillwater announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn to Richard Dantz son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Dantz of the Stillwater Saratoga Lake road Plans are being made for an early fall wedding.

Roderick LaBarge Stillwater Carolyn Richard Dantz Birs Gerald Dantz Saratoga Lake Road

Miss Vivian Brazell Wed in Troy Ceremony

Miss Vivian Jean Brazell daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Harold J Brazell and the bride of Raymond Paul Arsenault were married in a ceremony at St Helen's Schenectady officiated by Rev Joseph D'Agostino. The couple will reside at 10 Stewart St Cresthaven Colonie.

Vivian Jean Brazell Harold J. Brasell Raymond Paul Arsenault Allee ‘Arsenault Joseph D'Agostino West Cossackis Ss In Tebene St Helen's Schenectady Mary Arsenault Alexander Zadrick Meriden, Conn Neil Arsenault James R. Brazel Thomas J. Hogan Mar

Greenwich Man Weds Maine Girl At Portland

Miss Jane Priscilla Greene of Portland Maine and Peter Dean Stephens of Greenwich were married August 27 at State Street Congregational Church in Portland. The bride wore a white crystalette gown with lace trim and carried white stephanotis, pompoms and ivy. The maid of honor was Beth Smith. best man William Scoones. The couple planned a New England wedding trip after a reception at the bride’s home. Greene attended Waynflete and Skidmore. Stephens is a Kent School graduate and Hamilton College student.

Frank Brett Donald Humphrey Royal Cowin Dayton Miss Humphrey Stillwater Central School Associated Hospital Service Dayton High School Scott Lumber Co Jane Priscilla Greene Nathan Ira Greene Portland Maine Peter‘Dean Stephens Lester J. Stephens Greenwich State Street Congregational Church James Lenhart Beth Smith William A.scoones Clinton Francis J. Burns Jr Peter B. Smith New York Nathan N. Greene New England Mrs. Stephens Waynflete School Skidmore College Saratoga Springs Kent School Kent, Conn Hamilton College

French Prints At Alert Institute Display

Modern French prints from Rob ert B. Appleton collection on view at the Alert Institute of History and Art from tomorrow through Sept 26. The exhibit features posters by Bonnard Braque Cezanne Corot Lurcat Manet Matisse Miro Picasso Renoir Lautrec and Villon with a public reception tomorrow from 8 to 10 p.m.

Robert B. Appleton Pic Deer Building Saving and Loan Assa Alert Institute of History and Art Bonnard Braque Cezanne Corot Lurcat Manet Matisse Miro Picasso Renoir Lautrec Villon

Visiting In Catskills Couple Holiday at Hodgekiss House

Mr and Mrs Arthur Quest of 121e27th Ave spend the weekend at Hodgekiss House in the Catskills for a holiday retreat.

Catskills Arthur Quest Hodgekiss

Vacationers at Northwoods Dades Ranch Lake Luzerne

Miss Maryann Quest of 2139 7th Ave and Miss Rita Cramer with Miss Ritz Ford of Albany are vacationing at Northwoods Dades Ranch in Lake Luzerne.

Maryann Quest 7Th Ave Rita Cramer Ritz Ford Albany Northwoods Dades Ranch Lake Luzerne

Rensselaer Girl Weds South Glens Falls Man in Presbyterian Ceremony

Betty J. Bartholomew, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Bartholomew, married Christopher J. Rooke Jr. in the First Presbyterian Church of Rensselaer. Rev. Carlyle Adams officiated. Bridesmaids included Agnes M. Bartholomew and Joy Bartholomew. Best man was William E. Condon with ushers Harold Leonelli and Richard Corcoran. A reception followed as the couple left for Atlantic City. Mrs. Rooke is a graduate and secretary. Mr. Rooke is a South Glens Falls graduate and Navy veteran. He will attend Syracuse University.

Betty J. Bartholomew Ernest E. Bartholomew Rensselaer Christopher J. Rooke Jr Christopher J. Rooke Sr South Glens Falls First Presbyterian Church Agnes M. Bartholomew Joy Bartholomew Jean Donnelly Patricia Ryan Sue Kingsley William E. Condon William Forbes William F. Austin Harold Leonelli Richard W. Corcoran Atlantic City N. J

Downey and Finn Engage in Albany-Area Announcement

The engagement of Miss Regina Ann Downey to Fil L Finn Jr is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs J Downey of Albion PA. Downey earned a BS in home economics from Villa Maria College and completed a dietetic internship at Charity Hospital New Orleans. Finn holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from RPI and works as a junior engineer for the Saratoga County Highway Department. No wedding date was set.

Re ‘Gina Ann Downey Fil L. Fina Fil L Fina Saratoga Springs J. 4. Downey Albion Saratoga County Highway Department

Greenwich Couple Announce Engagement of Virginia Kay Wilson

Mr and Mrs Glen Wilson of Greenwich announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia Kay to Edward C Cox Jr son of Mr and Mrs Edward Cox of Greenwich Miss Wilson is a Greenwich Central School graduate and attends State College for Teachers Oneonta Her fiancé is also a Greenwich Central School graduate and is employed by Pine Springs Shirt Co in Greenwich.

Glen Wilson Greenwich Virginia Kay Edward C. Cox Jr Edward Cox Miss Wilson Greenwich Central School State College Oneonta Pine Springs,Shirt Co

Streetcar Traces Long Voyage From Blackpool to Kennebunkport

The British tram completed a record journey from Blackpool England to Kennebunkport Maine as a gift to the New England Electric Railway Historical Society. The double decker joins more than 60 cars in the society's international collection.

Ocean Kennebunkport Blackpool England Kennebunkport New England Electric Railway Historical Society

Stamp Carries Motto Washington Regular Scent Postage

A June 1954 regular postage stamp featuring a Washington motto is described as now generally available.

Washington

Coal Output Falls in Ottawa Canada Declines in 1934

Coal output in Ottawa Canada dropped to 14,912,579 tons in 1934 from 15,808,194 in 1963. Output value declined to 6,000,206 dollars from 102,685,793 dollars, reflecting reduced production and market demand.

Ottawa Canada

Latham Couple Announce Rose Mary Dorr Engagement

Mr and Mrs John Dorr of Sparrowbush Road Latham announce the engagement of their daughter Rose Mary to Francisco A Barney son of Mr and Mrs Luigi Barney of 912 Second Ave Watervliet. The couple plan a September 24 wedding at St Bridget s Church Watervliet both are Watervliet High School graduates. Miss Dorr works for Montgomery Ward Co and Mr Barney is employed by Maloy Dugan and Maloy contractors.

Ramark John’Smyth Loughlin St. Albany Taborton Janith Delous Wagner Walter E. Roemer Loughlin’ St. Albany Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Albany Wagner Albany High School Albany Business College The Boston Insurance Co Hackett High School Roemer and Zeller Pikes Jerteeld Barbara Ann Bauer Leslie Perry James del Signor Federal St Fred G. Bauer 9Th St Troy High School St. Mary's Hospital Wagar Ice Cream Co St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church John Dorr Sparrowbush Road Latham Rose Mary Francisco A. Barney Luigi Barney 2Nd Ave Watervliet St. Bridget’s Church Watervliet High School Miss Dorr Montgomery Ward and Co Mr. Barney Maloy, Dugan and Maloy

Former Troy Man Weds Miss Catherine Weston Roberts

A former Troy man married Miss Catherine Weston Roberts August 20 at the Church of the Good Shepherd Reading Massachusetts in a double ring ceremony. The bride, a Vermont Junior College graduate, and the groom Derick Vanderheyden Willson a Melrose Massachusetts native with a Norwich University degree and a UVM education master plan will live in Melrose Highlands after a Lake Placid Thousand Islands honeymoon.

Catherine Weston Roberts Carl Weston Roberts Reading Mass Derick Vanderheyden Willson Melrose Kimballs Point Lake Champlain Walter Vanderheyden Willson Jacob M. Vanderheyden Church of the Good Shepherd Austin W. Crowe Vermont Junior College Montpelier Norwich University Northfield University of Vermont At Burlington Melrose Highlands Lake Placid The Thousand Islands

Nylon Band Improves Watch Shock Resistance in Germany

A West German maker adds a nylon ring to a metal watch band to let the movement float inside the case. The ring encircles the movement inside the band, reducing contact with the case for enhanced shock protection.

Germany

Weather Factor in Traffic Deaths in Clear Weather

New statistics show three of four traffic accidents occur in clear dry weather. Sixty to seventy eight percent of fatal crash vehicles in 1954 traveled straight ahead with no curves involved.

Betrothed Miss Charlotte Russell to Thom Waye in Johnstownville

Miss Charlotte Russell engaged to Thom Waye son of Mrs. Margaret Waye of Buskirk and the late Thomas Waye. Engagement announced by her parents Dr. and Mrs. Earl Russell of Johnstownville. Miss Russell an alumna of Hoosick Valley Central School and employed by Ford Manufacturing Co. in Waterford. Mr. Waye served two years in the armed forces and works for Pownel Tanning Co. in Pownal, Vermont.

Charlotte Russell Thomas Waye Margaret Waye Buskirk 3Dr Earl Russell Johnsonville Hoosick Valley Central School Russell Ford Manufacturing Co Waterford Waye Armed Forces Pownel Tanning Co Pownal

September Harvests May Set Records in New York

September year harvests are expected to be the second largest the nation has ever known. The U S department notes abundant supplies across pork beef canned tuna and poultry. Rice potatoes dairy fresh fruits including prunes grapes lemons limes and grapefruit are plentiful with lard and vegetable fats also abundant.

New York INS U. S

Seal Delivered On Boon Island For UNH Professor

Coast Guardsmen on Boon Island New Hampshire received an order for a 50 pound seal for Prof. Clark Stevens of the University of New Hampshire. They turned in a seal of the requested size along with the ammunition stating a two by four plank and two small chasing were sufficient.

Boon Island N. H Clark Stevens University of New Hampshire

Childish Grownups St Louis Audience

Dr. John A L Schindler of Monroe Wisconsin told a teachers conference in St Louis that more than half of illnesses today are emotionally induced because people are not educated to grow up. He said many are trying to handle adult problems in childish ways.

St Louis John AL Schindler Monroe Wis

Catholic Clergy Teach at 250 U S Colleges and Schools

Rome reports that Catholic priests nuns and religious staff 250 colleges 1 536 diocesan and parochial high schools 8483 parochial elementary schools and Catholic nuns care for more than 6 000 000 patients annually in 7 general hospitals across the United States.

Rome United States Ead

Railroads Spend Over 114 Million on Forest Ties in 1954

Chicago area railroads spent 114 430 000 dollars on forest products in 1954. Purchasing cross ties and switch and bridge ties totaled 180 230 000 dollars.

Chicago United States

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