Peter Batza Dies In River Road Crash
Peter Batza a 42 year old Watervliet resident and Grand Union Warehouse employee was killed in a two car crash on Hudson River Road Waterford just below Van's Diner He died at Leonard Hospital while an autopsy was pending Coroner Anthony E Matera and Waterford police and state police investigated The other driver Donald L Marino sustained leg injuries Batza survived by his wife Elizabeth Gillespie a son Peter J Batza and several siblings Funeral services were set for Felock Funeral Home and St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church with interment at St Nicholas Cemetery
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Grand Union
Waterford
Hudson River
Peter P. Batza
Fourth Ave
Leonard Hospital
Rensselaer
Anthony E. Matera
Batch
Hudson River Road
Donald L. Marino
Marino
Arthur H. Fredette
Frederick Sargent
William Plummer
Batza
Grand Union Co
Mary Batza
Joseph Batsa
Watervliet
St. Nicholas
Rites Conducted For Mrs Zimmer
The funeral of Mrs. Josephine Zimmer was held yesterday from Leahy Funeral Home and St. Francis de Sales Church where a Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Nicholas Fitzgerald. Bearers included Dominick Mancino Thomas Mancino Michael Zimmer Harry Scheck Joseph Charish. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery with Father Fitzgerald officiating.
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Leahy Funeral Home
St. Francis de Sales Church
Nicholas Fitzgerald
Avid
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John Mancino
Michael Zimmer
Harry Scheck
Joseph
Charish
St. Mary's Cemetery
Father Fitzgerald
Troy Board to Offer Adult Speed Reading Course
The Troy Board of Education will offer a speed reading course in the adult education program this fall. Led by Joseph P. O'Brien, the course uses the Perceptoscope device and Science Research Associates labs, with progress checked throughout. Lectures run Mondays 7 to 10 p.m. Sign up during registration at Troy High School.
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Science Research Associates
Joseph P. O'Brien
Troy High School
Robert W. Siebert
Fire Auxiliary Sponsors Card Party and Fashion Show
The auxiliary of Chemical Fire Co. Pumper 4 in Rensselaer will sponsor a card party and fashion show at King Memorial Fire Hall tomorrow at 8 pm. Penneys of Latham Corners Shopping Center provides fashions. Models are auxiliary members led by General Chairman Mrs Pauline McFarland. Proceeds go to auxiliary expenses.
Lutheran Men Will Meet Thursday Night
The Lutheran Men of St Pauls Church in Rensselaer will gather Thursday at 8 p.m. at the church with Joseph George presiding. Sunday worship at 11 a.m. will be led by student minister Frente Roppel, while Rev. Robert O. Flechtner attends a synodical conference in Binghamton as district American Missions Committee chairman.
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Firemen Handle Multiple False Alarms in Rensselaer
Rensselaer firemen answered a growing string of false alarms Sunday night at Ashe and Tenth Streets and Willow and Lawrence Streets. Five false alarms were logged Friday night, two within minutes. Several persons have been questioned. no arrests yet. Authorities warn convicts face heavy fines and jail terms.
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Rensselaer
Ashe
Tenth
Willow
Lawrence
Dewey Seeks Local Control Over State Services in 1950
Governor Dewey urged 700 town officials to keep government functions at the local level to lower costs and raise pay while improving education health sanitation and police services. The piece contrasts GOP shifts under Rockefeller and a push for large state programs in transportation and welfare. It notes 18 years since the meeting and mocks lottery ideas while joking about future funding from state welfare shifts.
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New York State
Thomas E. Dewey
Republican Party
GOP
Rockefeller
Joe Hanley
Dewey
Cobb Proposes Neighborhood Parks in Waterford Plan
Bernard W. Cobb speaks at a Waterford GOP meeting outlining a plan for additional recreation facilities including a First Street waterfront neighborhood park. Volunteers from Waterford Historical Museum cleared the New York State property for the Erie Canal Sesquicentennial celebration.
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Bernard W. Cobb
Waterford
First Street
Cobb
Commissioners State Meeting of Waterford Board
The Water Commissioners of the Town of Waterford will meet today at 7 30 p m at the Water Works office. Michael Harrigan, president of the board, will preside.
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Water Commissioners
Waterford
Water Works
Michael Harrigan
Funeral Held For Albert J. Yarter At St. Patrick’s
The funeral for Albert J. Yarter was held yesterday from Dufresne Funeral Home and St. Patrick’s Church with Rev. James W. Mittler officiating. Bearers were Ernest Macy Gerald J. Yarter Charles P. Gerard and Gabriel Gentile. Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery Waterford with Father Mittler presiding. Plans discussed to seek grants to develop a canal area into safe scenic spaces including fencing landscaping benches and neighborhood parks pending state approval.
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Dufresne
Cohnes
St. Patrick's Church
James W. Mittler
St. Bernard's Church
Ernest Macy
Gerald J. Yarter
Charles P. Gerard
Gabriel Gentile
St. Mary's Cemetery
Waterford
Father Mittler
Town Clerk Announces State License Renewal Hours
Ernest Thouin, town clerk, reminded residents that state conservation licenses renewals are available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Town Hall office. The office will also be open Saturdays this month from 10 a.m. to noon to assist with renewals.
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Ernest Thouin
Senior Citizens To Meet Today
The Waterford Senior Citizens will meet today and tomorrow at Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Movies start at 1 p.m. Art and craft classes will be held on both days.
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Waterford
Town Hall
Junior Girl Scouts Meet Tomorrow at Grace Church
Troop 332 sponsored by Grace Episcopal Church will gather at the church house tomorrow at 6 30 p m for a meeting. Any girl ages up to 11 who wishes to join may attend.
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Grace Episcopal Church
Church House
Waterford Study Club Meeting Postponed to Oct 23
The Waterford Study Club will meet Monday October 23 at the home of Mrs. Charles Carpenter 34 Weaver Ave replacing the previously announced October 16 date. Members are advised to note the new location and date.
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Uot
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Weaver Ave
Troy ticketholders among 28 drawn in state lottery
In Albany yesterday two Troy ticketholders Bea trice Collins and Bob and Betty Malone were among 28 area residents drawn in the first stage of the state lottery. Other area winners include Mar gard A. McCarthy in Menands and Luella Lewis in East Greenbush with many Albany and nearby names listed. The final two stages of the month’s horsebowl drawing will be held in Buffalo tomorrow and Thursday.
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5Th Ave
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Betty Malone
Hilda Court
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Franklin Square
Dominick Colarusso
Pasture Lane
North Greenbush
Margard A. McCarthy
A Schuy- Her Heights Apts
Menands
Gary Rose
Melrose
Naomi Mallon
Pitcher Road
Glens Falls
Mae Marcari
Central Ave
Christine and
Vincent Dunn
Lawn Ave
James Thomson Jr
West van Veeh Ten St
Frederick J. Cicero
New Scotland Ave
Bertha Marr
Virginia Ave
James Campione
Mercer SL
Ora Hutton
Hawley Ave
Paulgovich Family
Gadson Court
Minnie Robinson
Hudson
Crowe Seeks East Greenbush Supervisory Post
William M. Crowe, a hotel equipment salesman, is the Democratic candidate for East Greenbush town supervisor, replacing John S. McCullough who declined the nomination. Incumbent GOP supervisor John B. Wall will oppose Crowe in November. Elizabeth McCullough, wife of John, seeks one of two new council seats, opposing Ruth Holbein. Democrats did not nominate for clerk, tax collector, or highway superintendent.
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William M. Crowe
East Greenbush
John S. McCullough
McCullough
Rensselaer County Board of Elections
Crowe
A&p Tea Co
John 8. Wall
GOP
East Greenbush Basks Under New Suburban Town Status
Rensselaer County gains second suburban town as East Greenbush becomes official after no petitions opposed the move. Brunswick already achieved suburban town status two years ago. East Greenbush will add council members, regulate highways, and form a capital reserve fund while continuing under second class laws for the rest of the year.
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Rensselaer Counity
East Greenbush
Brunswick
Greenbush
Eldred Named Class Agent for Williams College ’05 Fund
Arvie Eldred of 26 South Lake Ave will serve as agent for the Class of ’05 in Williams College Alumni Fund. A dinner for class agents in Williamstown on September 30 will kickoff the campaign. The goal is $560,000 and the drive runs through January 31, 1968 as alumni last year raised $521,980.
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Arvie Eldred
South Lake Ave
Williams College
Williamstown
Mass
Liberal Arts College
Dan
Williams
Anniversary party honors Poestenkill couple at Trails End Camp
Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Dunham of Poestenkill celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at Trails End Camp on Burden Lake. About 35 guests attended, including the couple’s daughters Dana and Ruth. The event was hosted by the mothers of the couple, Mrs Hazel Dunham of Poestenkill and Mrs Ruth Barnum of Rensselaer.
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Poostenkill
Trails End Camp
Burden Lake
Dana
Ruth Dunham
Hazel Dunham
Poestenkill
Ruth Barnum
Rensselaer
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