14 Sep 1976
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1976
Page
1
The Record invites readers to play Coinword Test Your Wits Puzzle No 111 with a deadline of 5 PM Tuesday September 21. Readers must fill clues choosing between pairs like collection correction and fan fen to complete the wordplay.
Contest rules outline eligibility not related to Times Record employees, entry methods, and deadlines. Submissions must include name and address and arrive by 5 p.m. Tuesday after publication. Prize is 25 dollars weekly, shared if multiple winners, with decisions final and entries owned by the paper.
A blast from a sewer construction project damaged the siding and broke windows at Leo LeFebvre’s 132 First St home in Mechanicville at noon Monday. Thalle Construction superintendent Richard Cipriani said workers used less powder than usual and disputed police estimates. The company will cover repairs and the homeowners did not seek further action.
John Bemis, 25, of 99 Saratoga Rd., Scotia, was arrested by State Police and charged with third degree rape in connection with two incidents involving a 16 year old girl. He was arraigned at Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School, jailed in Saratoga County, and facing further court appearances. The charge applies when the victim is under 17 and the suspect is five years older.
Schuylerville Lions Club held its first meeting of the season at Old Saratoga Tavern on Sept. 8 naming committees for sight conservation and community service projects. K Walter Gram presided as King Lion with Gordon Stanley reading minutes and Glen Gray participating. A glazed chicken dinner was served. next meeting is Sept. 22 at 7 p.m.
The first edition of Through the Years, a 72 page hard bound pictorial of Ballston Spa from 1795 to 1975, is available at Brookside Museum through Friday. The initial 500 copies are stamped, 250 sold in advance will be hand numbered, and a second edition of 500 copies is ordered with shipments expected by September.
The Mechanicville Lions Club announced administrative chairs Frank Bruno George Kaulfuss Matthew Reilly John Kipp Angelo Michele and greeter Reilly membership Frank Izzo and program and public relations. Activities chairs include Angelo DeCrescente Anthony Cocozzo Fred Donovan Harry Clements San Palmieri and Kipp. Perfect attendance awards for 1975 76 went to Kaulfuss Izzo and Bruno. A dinner meeting is planned today at Joyce's Log Cabin followed by a board meeting.
Mechanicville The St Paul Altar Society invites women to join the society and attend its regular meeting today at 7 p.m. at the St Paul Assumption School Hall. All members are invited.
The Bicentennial Barge will tie up at Mechanicville City Dock on Terminal Street for two days 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event draws plans for crowds possibly between 15 000 and 50 000 with tents exhibits and Main Street closures. City officials police and local merchants brace for the weekend festival.
Mechanicville hosts final registration for the combined parish program in the Assumption Building. Sessions run Wednesday 7 to 9 pm and Thursday 10 to 11 45 am and 2 to 4 pm. Public school children will not be admitted to religious instruction without pre registration by a parent or guardian.
The 60th anniversary clamsteam outing for the Sons of Italy in Mechanicville is set for September 26 with refreshments and games throughout the day and clams served in the late afternoon. Tickets are available from listed members, with Columbus Day Social planned for October 10 and reservations due by October 3.
The 19th annual Country Fair at Shenendehawa United Methodist Church Clifton Park runs Friday 3 30 to 9 p m and Saturday 10 a m to 4 p m on Route 146. Chairs Dehmer Harkness Daggett lead a busy program with a ham supper lunch chowder auction crafts booths and demonstrations tied to a Bicentennial theme.
Deborah Forino, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Forino, of 147 North Main St., Mechanicville, has won a second scholarship to attend Upstate Medical College in Syracuse. The award comes from Local 12 of the Iron Workers Union in Albany and confirms her status as a second-year medical student and Mechanicville High School graduate.
Dr. R Lee Clark of Houston Texas vice president and president elect of the National American Cancer Society will be principal speaker Friday at the 52nd annual meeting of the New York State Division American Cancer Society in Syracuse. From Saratoga County Unit will attend Dr Warren Gewant Dr Harvey Kalish Rev Betsy Davis. Committee members include Mrs Gloria Wheeler and Mrs Frances Yankowski. Also attending will be Mrs Gewant Mrs Kalish and Rev Thomas Davis.
St Peter's launches its religious education program with 7th and 8th grade classes at 6 30 p m and high school sessions with Rev Joseph E Anselment on Monday at 7 30 p m Primary and elementary classes started Saturday with an extra Kindergarten class Sheila McNeil and Sandy Fitzpatrick lead 5 year olds from 11 to 12 noon detailed teacher assignments by grade follow Registration fees are 3 per student and 12 per family if four attend Teen demonstrates rawhide making at New York State Fair Richmond Van Vranken 17 of Bemish Heights senior at Stillwater High School showcased the full rawhide process Home School Association meets Monday at 7 30 p m in Stillwater High Cafetorium to outline the volunteer aid program and school year plans Women’s Auxiliary first fall meeting today at 7 30 p m in Riverside Legion post rooms Rosary Society meets at 8 p m parish center to plan October banquet and Fashion Show Card Party for parish women.
The John S. Moore Tenants Association will hold its first monthly meeting of the fall on Wednesday at 7 30 p m in its community room.
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