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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1944
Page
7
Eleven years after founding the Watervliet club burned the mortgage on 483K. An impressive ceremony at Foods 4 Feast Street featured Desinicze Grito as emcee and Frani A. Mianeis as principal address. Soradete, former president, presided with past officers in attendance.
Knights of Watervliet council to install officers with Joseph F Soran as installing officer and Louis Fonds assisting. Grand Knight Joseph P Hargin to preside at the 7:50 pm meeting. Reports on Saturday night open house, first in a series, to be given along with plans for education endowment fund for Sons of Veterans.
A Watervliet girl, Jo Ann Vuyick, daughter of Mrs. Esther Vuyick, was taken to Samaritan Hospital after an incident Friday night. Police were alerted, but the only action was transport to the hospital. The report notes no further details on her condition.
Scouts from Troop Li Box gathered about 1000 pounds of waste paper Saturday, delivering it to the First Protestant Church garage. Collectors in Green Island and other areas were expected to follow, with sales aiding scouts. In Watervliet families also reported community activities, including skating parties and Methodist Youth Fellowship events.
Round Lake Union School reports 129 students enrolled this third week, up 19 from last year mainly in elementary. Extras include a high school dancing club led by Miss Barbara Van Patten, a new Round Lake edition staff under Warren Chamberlin, and an orchestra planned with instrument needs and rentals coordinated by Mrs Hobitsile and Principal Schuler.
Eagle Mills illness at Troy Hospital. Mrs Thomas Connell visited Brunswick Road. Mrs George A Prest returned to Troy after six weeks with Roswell Lee family. Roy C Swingle training at Temple University Philadelphia spent days with J A Swingle family. Mrs Herbert Reardom stayed with Forrest Patrie family. visits from daughter Mrs Jack Evens and granddaughter Miss Sara Sullivan of Glens Falls. Rev Thomas T Bass and Rev Charles M Sharpe returned from El Mira after ministers retreat.
Church calendars list various services and meetings across denominations. Redeemer Lutheran holds today at 7:49 p.m. council, plus rehearsals. Easton Methodist hosts National Grange chaplain M. Rich and others. Minor events include Bar Scouts, Women of the Church, Red Cross sewing, and youth activities across Melrose, Schaghticoke, St Barnabas, Christ Episcopal, and First Baptist, with Masses, prayer services, and choir rehearsals noted for multiple days.
Green Island salvage committee reported a strong collection Saturday totaling tin cans, waste paper, and strap iron. About four tons of paper and one and a half cans per capita were gathered, with cans to be shipped to Troy for manufacturing. Future drives planned. high school students thanked. public works and local firms provided trucks. Additional collections slated in October and ongoing community activities announced.
Archbishop Spellman celebrated a mass at St Hornelius Parish Charth in Horneliomenster with over 1000 attendees including American First Army soldiers and German families. He praised U S service and faith, toured the front, and arranged a card delivery to fallen soldiers’ kin with local clergy cooperation.
The East Side Trinity Methodist Church hosts its annual fall tally and supper Friday. J Wesley Wood heads reservations with Mrs. Elmer Williams as supper chair. Guest speakers include Rev William Perry and Rev Clarence Hook. The Senior Choir with Rev Max McCamley as guest soloist offers music. Mr and Mrs Charles Egan and family visit Mrs Mary Etue at 612 Pawling Avenue.
West Sand Lake residents note church events with the Trinity Lutheran Church planning a fair and supper on Tuesday evening Oct 3 at the parish house with serving starts at 5 30 pm. Mrs Robert Hastings will host a game party for the Young Women Missionary Society on Wednesday evening. Edwin Turner funeral attended by locals in Schenectady.
Green Island Rebekah Lodge 1 OF will nominate and elect officers for the coming year at a meeting tonight at the Odd Fellows Hall Center and Hudson Avenue Lodge Grand Mrs Anna Barnes will be in charge of the meeting and a social will be held following the business session.
Densely packed notices report Jesse Scriven dying after a long illness noting Peters burg birth and Weeantskill residence with survivors including two daughters and a son in Texas. Funeral planned at Mason Chapel Second Avenue with date to be announced.
The Department of Public Works crews prep three snow loaders and eight trucks while seeking enough workers to operate the plows. Commissioner Luby says full operation may be limited by power shortages during a heavy snow. The DPW also notes repairs at Schosi 24 entrance, with concrete work to stabilize walls and reduce ice hazards.
Richard J Morrisey director of Papples First National Bank in Hoosick Falls died at 5 30 am Saturday at his residence 97 Classic Street after seven weeks illness Born January 24 1862 in Cambridge he was a farmer in Watloom sac area before retiring twelve years ago He lived in Hoosick Falls with wife Ella Whalen deceased 15 years Funeral today at residence then 120 am from Church of the Immaculate Conception Hoosick Falls Interment in St Marys Cemetery.
A requiem high mass was held at St Patrick's Church Albany for the deceased from the Thomas C. Murphy Funeral Home 372 Central Avenue. Bearers included Thomas O'Connell Gerald Murray John J Lawlor and Henry Geary. Interment followed in St Agnes Cemetery Menands.
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