Festival of Nations Draws Thousands in Troy
More than 10 000 people attended RPI Field House events in Troy for the sixth annual Festival of Nations. 16 national groups presented music dance and foods from around the world before it may move next year to Albany’s Empire State Plaza.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
Peter Castarakis
Father Peter
St. Basil's Greek Orthodox Church
RPI
Troy High School
Hudson Valley Community College
Empire State Plaza
Albany
G. M. Dzaman
Succot begins at sundown with nine day observance
The Jewish festival of Succot starts tonight at 6 20 p m and lasts nine days. Succot recalls the ancient desert wanderings and the Succah shelter used during harvest ingathering. Rabbi Alfred Fruchter will lead Beth Tephilah Synagogue services at 82 River St with sermons. The Troy Arts Guild opens its season with a covered dish supper Tuesday at 6 30 p m in the Rensselaer County Council for the Arts, president 1892nd Lt Dr H B Huntington presiding.
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Beth Tephilah
River St
Alfred Fruchter
Troy Arts Guild
Rensselaer County Council For the Arts
H. B. Huntington
Burglars Break Into Two Troy Businesses
Police report two North Troy businesses hit this morning by thieves using similar methods. Lebit's Hoagies Shop on Northern Drive was entered between 4:00 and 4:40 a.m. with about 140 in cash taken. Marshall's Tavern on Fourth Avenue was entered similarly. initial reports say nothing was taken. The investigation continues. Separately, 17-year-old Francine Wyzga remained in serious condition after a Friday morning fire at 160 First Street. She was rescued from the building by a neighbor. damage affected the three story brick structure.
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North Troy
Troy
Lebit
Hoagies
Northern Drive
Marshall's
Fourth Ave
Francine Wyzga
First St
Samaritan Hospital
Hit Run Crash Involving Stolen Auto Ties Five Cars To Home
Troy police chase the driver of a reportedly stolen car involved in a hit and run on Fifth Avenue Sunday at 11 18 p m. The car struck five parked vehicles and a home, then collided with two more cars before hitting a residence at 114 Fifth Ave No injuries were reported.
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Troy
Fifth Avenue
Cellestine Mauzon
Phelan Court
Briteway Cleaners
State St
Schenectady
Walter H. Herkenham
Fifth Ave
Herkenham
Genevieve P. Ryan
Robert F. Vogt
Vogt
Dominick Padula
Martin Burdick
Ld Fifth
Birth of Donald George Swanson at Samaritan Hospital
Johnny and Russell Scott announce the birth of their cousin Donald George Swanson on September 22, 1977 at Samaritan Hospital. He weighed 1A at 1s and measured 107. Proud parents are Charles and Tamme Swanson of Tray. Grandparents are George Swanson of Johnsonville and Floyd Thomas of Watervliet. Mrs Swanson is the former Tammie Thomas. Thanks to Or Cederic and Anne Chesley and Christine Bilis.
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Swanson
Johnny
Russell Scott
Donald George Swanson
Samaritan Hospital
Charles and
Tamme Swanson
Tray
George Swanson
Johnsonville
Floyd Thomas
Watervliet
Tammie Thomas
Or Cederic
Anne Chesley
Christine Bilis
Rummage sale hosted by Polish American Club Auxiliary
The Polish American Club Auxiliary invites the public to a rummage sale on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 30 a m to 5 p m in the club hall at 507 1st St Troy. President Mary Kupic and chairpersons Julia Skiba and Theresa Jimino organized a staff for clothing, shoes, toys, jewelry and dishes with donation drop off Monday after 5 p.m.
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1St St
Troy
Mary Kupic
Julia Skiba
Theresa Jimino
Julia Washcock
Esther Galutsky
Marie Filkins
Betty Prince
Mary Ann Prince
Ann Jojo
Bertha Liss
Fran Luke
Mary Sherry
Helen Beaudoin
Stierer Releases Personal Finances in Rensselaer Race
Democratic candidate Robert A. Stierer, candidate for Rensselaer County executive, discloses assets of about 99000 and liabilities near 14000. His 1976 earnings include 26970 salary plus 5000 legislator pay donated to charity, with 962 in interest and 6753 in taxes paid.
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Robert A. Stierer
Rensselaer County
Stierer
State University At Albany
Mary
South Troy Meeting Opens Forum For Residents
South Troy residents can voice concerns at the second of four regional meetings tonight at 8 30 at Ukrainian Hall 391 Second St City manager Duncan Barrett and council members Norma Fatone will be present to hear issues from locals.
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South Troy
Ukrainian Hall
Second St
Duncan Barrett
Norma Fatone
Troy Police Court Docket And City Meeting Highlights
Court notes list numerous Troy defendants with adjournments in cases of mischief possession stolen property and drunken driving. A separate city meeting feature covers Mall plans by Carl Grimm and public input, with a hospital update on a scrap-yard blast victim and a follow up on urban renewal matters.
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Grimm
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Miss Wyzga
Third St
Michael Rea
Rea
Troy Fire Department
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Madison Avenue
U.S
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Murphy
Charlie
Farrah
China
Roger Chen
Chen
Con G. Cholakis
Walter Willard
River 51
Donald Glass
First St. Troy
Michael Russell
Donald Gaitor
Seaforth St
Joseph
Kulzer
River Bend Road
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Mark Randall
Sean Searles
12Th St. Troy
Joseph Young
College Ave Troy
Mark Fisher
College Ave. Troy
Mark Melas
Edward Bush
Coveyn Ave
Thomas Sawyer
Corliss Park
Troy Man
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Taylor Apartments
Ferry Street
Moses
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Frances Flynn
Paul Done
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John Clinton Jr
Pat Casale
Carl Grimm
Hoosick Street
Marilyn A. Colantanio
Jay St
St. Mary's Hospital
Troy Plaza
Colantanio
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Hoosick St
Colantonio
Sacred Heart Church
Spring Ave
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R. Kelly Freedman and Son
Green Island
Albany Medical Center Hospital
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New York Telephone Co
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