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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1955
Page
11
Watervliet residents hear speech by Civic Chest president James Sage at the center on 1st Avenue and 14th Street. He will present a financial report on the fall drive funds and answer questions after the talk. The drive kicks off Sept 19 with a $21 900 goal as Mrs Robert Sherlock sets the business session.
The Watervliet schedule lists Masses at 7 8 9 10 11 am and 12 noon with Holy Communion for Holy Name Society at 8 am. St Bridget’s offers Masses 7 8 9 10 11 am and 12 noon for Holy Communion at 8 am. Our Lady of Mt Carmel has Masses 8 9 10 and 11 am with Third Order members proceeding to 8 am. Sacred Heart of Mary services 8 9 10 11 am and 12 noon. Holy Name Society to 2 am Mass. Immaculate Conception Masses 9 and 11 am. St Nicholas Masses 8 9:45 and 11:30 am.
First Avenue Methodist Church plans Sunday services at 10 am with Rev. Donald L. Jansen delivering the sermon titled Christ Speaks to Us Today. Church School for all ages to restart at 11 am, after August interruptions. Robert Yaddow serves as superintendent.
Mrs Madeline Van Heusen was elected president of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Thomas B Flynn American Legion Post at the Thursday meeting in post rooms. Other officers named include Mrs Eleanor Kelley first vice president Mrs Ann Turton second vice president Mrs Rita Weiner secretary and Miss Margarett Whalen treasurer.
Weekly services return at the First Presbyterian Church of Waterjvliet with a Church School at 10 a.m. and Worship at 11 a.m. Rev. Walter I. Eaton announces Westminster Junior Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. for children up to eight, and Senior Fellowship at 7 p.m.
Watervliet city offices reopen Saturday mornings starting today and will stay open until noon each Saturday. General manager Nicholas Normile confirms the summer Saturday closures are over and weekend service resumes.
Watervliet area churches announce their Sunday schedules and sermon topics including Third Avenue Methodist Worship at 11 a.m. "Stewardship of Talents" and 7 p.m. Youth Fellowship with Dave Pollock. First Wesleyan Methodist and North Reformed list multiple services and Gospel hours. First Avenue and First Presbyterian include sermons "Christ Speaks to Us Today" and "What About Your Convictions."
The CBS Post edged Cocca's Diner 3 1 in a final playoff series contest at Congress Park last night to take a one game to none lead. Thomas Louden allowed four singles as winning pitcher. Albert Green Thomas Luce and John Esposito each had two hits. The game ended at darkness and will resume at 6 p.m. Monday.
The Watervliet Council of the Knights of Columbus will charter a pilgrimage bus leaving at 10 30 a m from 3rd Avenue and 5th Street with stops on Broadway and 19th Street. Mass at Auries ville Shrine of the North American Martyrs is set for 12 30 p m. A council meeting follows Tuesday at 8 30 p m with George E Norton presiding.
The Watervliet Masonic Club holds its annual clam steam today on the grounds behind the Masonic Temple. Elmer Yaddow, general chairman, says attendance may set records. Events begin at 2 p.m. with games entertainment and outdoor activities.
Deborah Mangene three years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Carmen F Mangene of 1315 1st Ave Watervliet rested comfortably at Leonard Hospital after swallowing an unknown amount of cold tablets Ambulance Service Inc conveyed her to the hospital after a 730 PM call from the Watervliet Police Department
A minor tree fire at the base of a dead tree at 8th Avenue and 25th Street drew the Watervliet Fire Department with Trucks 1 2 and 4 from Central Headquarters and Truck 3 from McIntyre Hose responding to a box alarm at 9 15 p m A booster line was used to extinguish the small blaze The article mentions several local visitors and guests at various households in Landing N J Newport N J Dover N J Belleville N J and Lowell Mass including Mr and Mrs Canavan Mrs Pecor Mrs Kelendis and Mr and Mrs Drouin plus Lulu Mahar and others.
Green Island and Autiesville area Catholics join a statewide Knights of Columbus pilgrimage to the Shrine of the North American Martyrs at Ayresville tomorrow. Mass at noon will be led by Bishop William A. Scully. services include stations of the cross and benediction. Parishioners meet at 9:30 a.m. for transport. James Mahar and Edward Gunther oversee arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Morris Buskirk and Conklin family with two grandchildren have returned home to East Rockaway L I after visiting Mrs Sarah Whitman and family. The Buskirk Reformed Church hosts a fall social next Friday at 8 p.m with Henry Wielt leading a discussion on youth programs and activities in Hoosick Falls and nearby communities. All are invited especially families with children and teens. Music and refreshments will be provided.
Petersburg Methodist Church plans a harvest supper and auction on September 19 at 6 PM to raise funds for the retired minister's pension. Gaetic's Society of Christian Service will prepare a roast beef meal. fruits vegetables canned goods will be auctioned starting at 8 PM. Reverend Roy B. Severance leads a Sunday thanksgiving service prior to the event.
The funeral for Sister Mary Gertrude, longtime teacher in Troy Area parochial schools, was held at 9 30 am yesterday at St Josephs Seminary Chapel. Rev Linus Colonito presided with Rev Joseph I Hennessey as deacon and Rev Conall McHugh as subdeacon. The Sisters Choir led the Mass and bore the casket. Interment followed at St Josephs Cemetery with Fathers Hennessey and Whaley officiating.
Registration marks opening day as 713 students with 405 in K to 1st grade up 11 from last year and 308 in 7th to 12th up 12. School will run until 2 40 pm and Masses are listed for St Marys Church from 7 to 11 am with the 9 am service for children. Personal notices include Mrs Lloyd Bull returning from a month in North Carolina and various church and club meetings for fall.
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