Dismiss Suit For Water Damages In Mechanicville
The State Claims Commission dismissed a $3,500 claim by a Mechanicville store owner for water damage from surface waters entering a basement believed caused by improper reconstruction of Centre Avenue. Claims cited heavy rain events on May 29 and June 21, 1955, with water entering from Dale Gapl and Ellsworth Street via faulty drainage and paved surfaces. Attorneys for the claimant argued alterations to Centre Avenue worsened the problem. the state faced the suit as defendant.
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Scully Central Avemile Ay Mechanicvle
Manchce Korgoron
Central Dailding
Trent- UN2
Pyenue
Stryelle
Daleh Gapl
Ellsworth Street
Athe Sisle
Une
Central Avenue
Express Firm Honors IH E Pilling for Faithful Service
Harold E Pilling of 78 Ret rend St Wheehanicville was honored by his employer Tuesday for 40 years of faithful service. He joined National Express Agency on Sept 4 1909 at Cohoes and has long worked at Mechanicville. The presentation was made by J Kroggog division supervisor who came from Albany for the ceremony.
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Harald E. Pilling
Mechanicville
Lef
Harold
Pilling
Wweehanicville
National Express Agency
Cohods
Agen
al Mechanicville
Thesday
Te J. Krodgog
Albany
the! Rowe
Russell G. Hunt
Garteat Avenue
Ank
Eimg
Perm Ak Army
Thelyas
Cohoes
Cate
Fiewarly
Cohues
Morhanieville
Fortier
Irene
Sinsabaugh
Troy
Wastey
Houston
Pex
Lemgrandchildren
Landa
Nodert
Mir
Noomore
Railwar* Kapiess
Aley
Aley Laf
Mechanicville Pulp & Paper retiree joins Army service
Alby Ly Consntist leaves Westvnco Albin L Conquel at RO 1 Shaghhigake and retires from Mechanicville Pulp & Paper Co after 27 years. He joined March Pet Robert C. parley in 20) Voard 4 service in the US Army. Sinner G stationed in Okinawa.
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Alby Ly
Army En Department
Sinner
Hematreet Park 4-H Club Elects New Officers
Hematreet Park Junior Helpers 4-H Club elected Linda Margaret Firblson president at a Memetteel Park meeting hosted by Mrs Leslie J Lang Jeaver. Anita Lane became vice president Carole Cones secretary Norman Webb treasurer Busan Ross publicity chair Nan Ross song reader Janice Berd hospitality chair Mading Mellon treasurer trainee. Next meeting set for Thursday Sept 18 at 3 90 pm. Project for the year titled Us Fan To Sew members will make a skirt as their first fort. Kenneth Beil county agent will meet with lowers in the Irmstreet Park area for Achievement Night to showcase projects finished last year.
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Linda Margaret Firblson
Kenneth Beil
Rensselaer Couunty
Irmstreet Park
Fiest
Alshih
Plans for Weekday School season announced by local church union
Mechanicville Roudell of Churches announced the coming Weekday School season. Registration for senior high is set for Tuesday Sept 30 at First Methodist Church at 2 30 pm. Elementary grades 2 through 6 register Wednesday Oct 1 at 2 pm at respective churches. Rev T Ralph Davie will lead the Weekday School. The annual teachers supper is Sept 30 at Memories Baptist Church. Virginia J Robinson reported on the June conference and described worship training. A leadership training school will be held at Stallwater United Church for five days beginning Tuesday Dec 14.
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Mechanicville Roudell
Wile
Memories , Baptist Church
Virginia
J. Robinson
Liste
Robinson
Alo
Stallwater United Church
Funeral Service Held For Former Milk Dealer Parker
The funeral for Warren B. Parker retired mechanic and former milk dealer from the Ville area was held Tuesday at 2 pm from Aunt Vuneval Home 318 Park Ave Movhanigville. Rev. Ralph Davie officiated. Interment followed at Bon Vinn Cemetery. Bearers were area milk dealers Roy A. Baker Ronald Simas Aldatyutter Anthony Tussin George Thoirisis Ir and Van Yager. Parker died Saturday at Heapard Hospital after two short illnesses. He had retired two years ago after 60 years in the mills.
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Warren B. Parker
Mechanicville Area
Vuneval
Park Ave
Movhanigville
Ralph Davie
Memorial Buplish Charch
Duds Bon Vinn
Werry
Roy A. Baker
Ronald Simas Aldatyutter
Anthony Tussin
George Thoirisis
van Yager
Mr. Parkey
Heapard Hospital
Mills Jbuiaingss
Riverside Team Wins Eighth Riverside Triumph in Softball
Riverside defeated Albert's 91 in their third game of the season on Tuesday at Riverside. Taver Nne of Mechanicville delivered a first inning run on an RBI double, with Isaaq and Michael Guilla contributing doubles. The pitcher allowed five hits over seven innings as Riverside rose to eight wins.
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Riverside Fle
Albert’s. Taveen
Mechanicville
Riverside
Albert's
Tiverside
S. Toarn
George “Walko
Isaaq
Ne” Cilla
Michael Guilla
Rivseside
Joseph A Carroll Rites Held at St Augustine's Church
Funeral services for Joseph A Carroll longtime employee of Tensvelaer Valve Co were held yesterday at St Augustine's Church. Rev James R McNally officiated with Emile Catri Bala organist and Boys Vested Choir. Interment followed at St Joseph Cemetery Waterford. Nephews Raymond and John Gallagher and others attended from local firms and city departments.
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Joseph A. Carroll
Tensvelaer Valve Co
William A. Toobey
Slent
2Nd Avenue
Sir Augustine's Church
James R. McNally
Emile Catribala
Canali
Peahouse
Air Troy AG
Cohoes Mire
Barbecue Day Planned at First Methodist Church
A barbecue event is scheduled for a day at First Methodist Church Mechanicville near Sand Skepry. The scene will be held in a small lunch hall with Wilhave Cuytlsle in charge of tickets.
Reaene Squad Drive Still On In Meehanieville
Residents report ongoing drive by a squad named Reaene to collect envelopes. Volunteers remain active picking up mail and directing those who miss doorstep deliveries to drop envelopes at the police station or The Tray Reenrel Cos.
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Reaene
Wi Ue
Brartel Wiley
A . N. Maiti
Enrolment Rises Slightly in Mechanicville Schools
Public school figures show total district enrollment at 1941 this year, up from last year's 37 in a small segment. Elementary grades edge down seven, mainly in kindergarten, while the high school totals rise to 817 as families move and new construction affect district boundaries.
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Mechanicville
Schoms
Michael T. Gritinau
Funilies
Isteetsiéa
Purdy Denied Stay on Arson Conviction Appeal
Purdy, 24, failed to gain bail pending his appeal of a second degree arson conviction for setting fire to his 1952 automobile to defraud an insurance company. Justice Taylor ruled that the judgment should stand, despite defense motions filed by Earle J. Wiley. The case arose from a June 9 1954 incident between East Poestenkill and Cherry Plain in Rensselaer County.
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Peestonkillmart
John JL. Purdy
Mira Reformatory
Donald
Taylor
Westernacy
Purdy
Earle J. Wiley
Justice Taylor
Apecial Tenn
Supreme Court
Alepany Ang
Mvtioh
Dist
Austaha T. Ca
Rensselaer County
Mudge DePorest
C. Pill
Emira Tefpematory
East Poestenkill
Cherry Tain
Chilean Town Shaken by Seven Earthquakes Daily
Sewell Chile records about seven earthquakes daily over six weeks near Los Lown seventy miles south of Santiago. Four killed in Las Melogas and more than 100 foreign residents in Sewell reported casualties, about half of them Americans.
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Sewell
Chile
Thieves Steal Hoops in Newark and Wake Incidents
AP report states burglars broke into Whan Mtg Co Tuesday and stole about 19,000 plastic hoops used by kids. Police seek the robbers as investigations continue.
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Newark
Wake
Lansingburg Women Demand More Police Protection
A committee of determined Lansingburg women led by Mrs. J. blindey pressed Police Chief Doherty for stronger, more frequent protection. They cited recent incidents, asked for steps to curb delinquency, vandalism, drag racing, and reckless driving, and pledged cooperation if gains are shown. Doherty responded affirmatively and promised to review measures.
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Vere Ensor
Jaimes W. Doherty
Indlige
Dee Loetlon
Lansinging
Aus
Dob J
Blindey
St Ave
Othier
Apelle
118Th Street
Chiefs Office
Aixit
Doherty
Polien Department
Comitee
Jellar
Public Safety Department
Police Department
Barmantens
Ani
Lansingburg
Click Doherty
Biviney
Willan
Davey
Everett M Tes
Styles
Coonrad
Gertrude Riley
John F. Daley
Doberly
Greenwich Plans 150th Founding Anniversary Observance
Greenwich celebrates the 150th anniversary of its founding with activities in IP58 and statewide participation in the Chatalesa Hudson cel event. The observance marks a historic milestone, linking local history with broader regional festivities.
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Greenwich
Chatalesa- Hudson
East Greenbush Fire Department Demonstration Held
Firemen divided into teams staged an oil fire extinguishing demonstration on East Greenbush farm grounds. Chief J Wesley Trueworthy and Asst Chief Merle Smith directed high pressure lines to smother a pit fire fueled with inflammable liquids while Smith led a post demo blackboard discussion at the fire house detailing attack methods and the new pumper in use.
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Greenbush Volunner
Ywestiay Sod
Fornter
Ferner East Greenbush
Heyes, Road
Wye
J. Wesley
Rue Worthy Anc Asst
Merle Smith
Smith
Mayor Backs Referendum on City Manager Plan
Mayor John Purcell supports a city wide vote on adopting a city manager form of government. He says a referendum would show voters if he is doing a good job and whether the new system would work for Troy. The Greater Troy Chamber backs a referendum but warns against partisan views. Corporation Counsel Fogarty will draft a local charter revision, to be presented at the next Common Council meeting.
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John 3. Purcell
Walls
Palls
Purell
Ely
Purcell
Greater Troy Chamber
Cum
Eltys
Troy
Tristhy A. Fogarty
Merlity
Insurance Agents Plan Regional Meeting in Seldenectady
More than 200 independent agents from surrounding counties will attend the regional meeting of the New York State Association of Insurance Agents at the Locomotive Club in Schenectady on Tuesday. The program starts at 1 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m.
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Oram Hr
Troy Area
New York State Assn. of Insurance
Locomotive Club
Sele Nectady
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