Flynn Post Conducts Outing of Left Handers Club
About 200 attended the second annual outing of the Left Handers Club of Flynn Post American Legion Sunday at Denie's Riviera. Guests from Albany Colonie Schenectady Delmar and Cohoes joined the affair which began at 10 a.m. and lasted into the evening. William Denne chaired the food committee with chowder baked beans salads and sandwiches served. Lester Sheldon led music after the main picnic. Attendees included Robert Coburn Albany County Committee commander Henry Carrigan Colonie Post commander and Dorothy Pauley Maplewood commander of Tamara Post Albany County, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas KB. Flynn
American Legion
Denie’s Riviera
Albany
Colonie
Schenectady
Delmar
Cozsackie
William J. Denne
Lester Sheldon
Robert 8. Coburn
Albany County Committee
Henry Carrigan
Colonie Post
Misa Dorothy A. Pauley
Maplewood
Tamara
Albany County
Women’s Legion
William J. Cranney
Richard A. Williams
William F. Riley
William J. Dalpin
Odd Fellows to Honor State Officer Dinner Planned
WatertheL Lodge of Odd Fellows met last night to discuss a November banquet honoring Benjamin J. Saxon past grand conductor of New York State’s grand chapter. Harold TD. Shaver noble grand presided and said committees and the exact date will be decided at next Monday’s special session. Mr. Shaver will officiate at the meeting at 8 p.m.
Commodore John Barry Day Proclaimed by Mayor Donnelly
Mayor Hugh F. Donnelly issued a proclamation naming today Commodore John Barry Day to honor the American naval hero famed for actions against the British during the Revolution. Barry commanded the squadron associated with the famed Constitution and was celebrated for wartime exploits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barry
Washington
Hugh F. Donnelly
Donnelly
Commodore John Barry
Home Unit To Have Tray Making Lessons
The Home Life Home Bureau unit will hold the first etched aluminum tray making lesson at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mrs. A. W. Christiansen home 1537 First Avenue with those registered earlier. Final trash making instructions will be given tomorrow at 9:39 a.m. at the same residence followed by a business session.
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Home Life ‘Home Bureau
A. W. iChristiansen
Mirst Avenur
Christiansen
Dewey King
Scout Troop Opens Season At Watervliet
Scout Troop 36 of the First Avenue Methodist Church Watervliet opened the fall season last night led by Scoutmaster Robert Prins. Warren N Schelde named assistant scoutmaster and Donald Brogan promoted to junior assistant scoutmaster. The group plans to participate in Uncle Sam Honor Day ceremonies this Saturday and urges all scouts to attend Monday’s meeting at Scout headquarters to advance plans for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue Methodist
Touch Football Season Opens as Bulldogs Win
Opening game of the St. Bridget's intermediate touch football season ends with the Bulldogs triumphing. Bob Tully leads with three touchdown passes in a passing duel against Pulen and teammates. Eagles beat Tigers 18 to 1h as Boyd Torpey and De Maranville score. St Bridget softball hosts Maplewoods tonight in the semi finals of the 1949 playoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ches
St. Bridget’s
Bob Tully
Bob Pulensky
Larry Tully
Howard Murphy
Eagles
Tigers
Fred Boyd
Bob Torpey
Lioyd de Maranville
St. Bridgefs
Maplewoods
Grace Burke Obituary Shows Long City Ties and Church Roles
Burke a native of this city died at her residence 628 Fifth Avenue after a lingering illness. She wed in Port Schuyler and was a longtime member of St. Bridget's Church and its Rosary Society. Formerly employed at Gimbels in New York for several years she retired 15 years ago. Survivors include sister Catherine M. Burke and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from J Gregory Nealon Funeral Home 61st Fourth Avenue Thursday at 9 am to St Bridget's for a solemn requiem mass with interment at St Agnes Cemetery Senands.
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Grace
Burke
Fifth Avenue
Port Schuyler
St. Bridget's Church
Rosary Society
Miss Burke
Gimbir Brothers
York
Catherine M. Burke
J. Gregory Nealon
Fourth Avenue
Bridget's Church
St Agnes’ Cemetery
Senands
Masons State Fall Sessions Planned by Hudson Tver Chapter
Masons State Fall Sessions will open with a smoker and entertainment under Ernest Wheeler featuring the Bessetter magicians and novelty acts. A business meeting with A. M. Nigiten of New York will confer Mark Master degree on a class from Ardile Court Troy, followed by other degree work and refreshments. Frank E. Coates to preside, Oct 11 to Oct 20 includes certificate presentations to Percy J. Leitzel and Thomas B. Mitchell and a Willett Chapter banquet prior to the ceremony.
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Hudson Tver
Royal Arch Masons
Frank
Conte
A. M. Nigiten
New York
Ardile Court
Troy
Lodge oMjwers
Coates
Frank E. Lobee
Mr. Lavaber
Percy J. Leitzel
Thomas B. Mitchell
Willett
O.B.5
Two Delegates Elected by St John A. Patten Auxiliary
Two delegates to the auxiliary conference at Albany were elected at the St John A. Patten Post American Legion meeting in Watervliet. Mrs Mary Genevieve and Mrs Lotta Hussey were named the delegates for the September 23 and 24 conference. Marion Alston presided, and a firm dinner followed the business session with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
St John A. Patten Post
American Legion
Watervliet
Mary Genevieve
Lotta Hussey
Legion
Marion Alston
Abandonment Charge Withdrawn In Court
Mrs. Frank W Sisson sued her husband at Police Court for abandonment from 1913 Second Avenue. City Judge William E Noonan allowed withdrawal as Sisson promised to support his wife and four children. He had been missing about a year, appeared at Police Headquarters two weeks earlier, and was held at Albany County Jail until morning’s hearing. He claimed residence in Athens during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W Sisson
Second Avenue
William E. Noonan
Sisson
Abed
Albany County
Atha Trp
Legion Men Clean Maplewood Post Rooms
Thirty members of Maplewood Post American Legion met to begin a two day cleaning and renovation program. Chairman Michel Behuniak oversaw the session from 7 to 10 p.m. Volunteers scrubbed walls and ceilings while George Bakuw organized refreshments. Tonight’s painting session is set to continue with all members urged to bring paint brushes and help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maplewood Post American Legion
Michel Behualak
George Bakuw
Mr. Behuniak
eveniNe
Behuniak
University Appoints Trojan Dr Schwebel to NYU faculty
Dr Milton Schwebel son of Dr and Mrs Frank Schwebel of 100 Third Street was named to the New York University School of Education Department of Guidance and Personnel Administration faculty effective Sept 1 1949 Dean Ernest O Melby announced. He holds AB from Union College MLA from NY State College for Teachers and PhD from Columbia. He taught in Troy High School worked as newspaper and radio news announcer and served as counselor and guidance director for the National Youth Administration in Westchester County. He later worked as labor market analyst for the War Manpower Commission and served two years overseas in the Army. After the war he joined Hine vu Army University faculty in Biarritz then taught at ASs02 Colleges of upper New York State as director of guidance and head of psychology. He has published on psychology and is completing a two year study on pharmacists interests in NY and CT. He is a member of major psychological and scientific associations and is listed in Who's Who in American Education and American Men of Science. He is married to Bernice Lois Davison of Hartford Conn with two sons.
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Milton Schwebel
Frank Schwebel
100 Third Street
Department of Guidance and Personnel Administration
New York University
School of Education
Ernest 0. Melby
Schwebel
Troy High School
Union College
Schenecjtady
MLA
New York State College For Teachers
Hine Vu
Army = University
Biarritz
France
Upper New York State
Gest
N.Y
New York
Connecticut
American Psychological Association
American Association For the Advancement For Science
Ational Vocational ‘Guidance Association
Amercan Association of University
Walter Schweber
Bernice Lois Davison
Hartford, Conn
Russell Sage College
Snyder o Be Unveiled Snyder o Be Unveiled
Memorial plaque honors Mr. Snyder who died August 18 1848 with dedication at the temple wall. Friends and relatives from out of town invited. Morris Simos treasurer introduces Civett Peabody official for presentation and dedication. Snyder longtime director and trustee in local Jewish and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ils
Snyder
Vida of
Temple Bathoe
Morris Simos
The
College of the City of New York
New York
Poughkeepsie
Cluett, Peabody& Co. Inc
Troy
Cluett Peabody
Savings and loan groups report record 1948 asset rise
Zebulon V. Woodard said New York State savings and loan associations posted the greatest asset increase in their history during 1948. He told delegates at the league’s 61st annual convention that the consolidated balance sheet of the 236 associations showed notable growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waranac Inni—savings and Loan Associatons
New York State
Zebulon V. Woodard
State Savings and Inan League
League
Savings and Loan Asso
Birthday Tribute To University of Wisconsin Leader
Lou Bundy reports a birthday celebration for a university president from Madison Wisconsin. The elder statesman, Dr Birge, celebrated at his home with family friends. He held a doctorate from Harvard in 1878 after Williams College and Leipzig studies.
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University of Wissonsin
Mms
Madison
Wie
Alice
Birge
John T. Birge
Wiliams College
Harvard
Leipzig
Germany
Wisconsin
Geological and Natural History Survey
State associations report record year for 1948 assets
In a year end report, Woodard notes total state association liabilities and assets rose to $1,147,665,000 on December 31, 1948, up 15 from 1947 while total assets reached $095,045,397. He says gains continue but are smaller than last year, marking the greatest annual increase in the history of the business.
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Woodard
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Edward
Landrigan
Wetervivet Tel
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Dally
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Thomas B. Flynn
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University
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Lou Bundy
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Arsenal
U.S
Tri-City Refrigeration Co
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