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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1969
Page
3
A brief explainer notes fingernails grow from skin and are formed of dead skin cells with tough elastic fibers anchoring them. Growth occurs at the white half moon called the Lunule. Nails can be damaged by infections injuries or inherited conditions and nail biting can shorten them.
Industry figures show fountain pen sales reached about 23.5 million dollars in the prior year, up from 22.9 million dollars in 1967. The data highlight continued consumer demand for writing instruments amid market growth and shifting preferences.
The City of Mechanicville awarded its garbage contract to James J. Mitchell of Troy, the sole bid, for three years at $188,000 with an option to terminate after year one or two. The council approved the bid with commissioners voting yes except Fascia who voted no. Landfill rights risk and cost changes prompted the termination option. Mitchell plans a new truck at about $31,000 if awarded the contract.
Rev. Joseph Scerbo son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Scerbo of Mechanicville was elevated to deacon at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC. The 27 year old, affiliated with the Order of the Atonement, is expected to be ordained priest in May at Graymoor or Albany. He studies at Catholic University in Washington and traveled in Europe last August visiting Italy Austria and Germany. He previously preached among migratory workers in Colorado and earned a BA at Graymoor after vows at St Josephs Friary Saranac in 1961.
The St Pauls Literary Guild of Mechanicville will hold a meeting Monday at 8 p m at the home of Miss Claire Nosher 130 Sixth Street.
A two story residence at 418 Broadway Mechanicville owned by Mrs Annastatia and Josephine Sylvester suffered extensive damage after a fire started in the rear and spread to walls. Firefighters from box 19 battled the blaze using booster lines and CO2 and three firefighters required oxygen after smoke inhalation. The alarm sounded at 12 30 p m with the operation concluding at 1 38 p m. Fire officials cited remodeling work and possible plumbing installation as contributing factors. Chief Michael Camerato, Howard Hunt and John Rinaldi were among those treated.
Funeral services for Caroline Pitcheralie of 33 High St Mechanicville will be held today. She died Thursday at Leonard Hospital Troy and was a Church of the Assumption member. Surviving are her husband Joseph two sons John and Ralph a daughter Nancy Gandrow three sisters four brothers and 12 grandchildren. Burial follows at St Pauls Cemetery after services at De Marco Funeral Home and the Church of the Assumption.
A reorganization meeting of Pack 34 Cub Scouts sponsored by the Rosary-Altar Society of the Church of the Assumption in Mechanicville will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the church hall. Parents may enroll sons aged 6 to 10 or in the third grade. An open house is planned and refreshments will be served.
A 24 year old Albanian man arrested at gunpoint with two companions by state police on the Northway is held on 1000 dollars bail for larceny in the robbery of 89 50 in cash from the W T Grant Store at Mechanicville Park Plaza Shopping Center. The trio fled in a borrowed car and were later detained. cash and items stolen at Queensbury and South Glens Falls were recovered with the vehicle.
Twenty pairs competed at Peters Purcell Post Hall Saratoga Avenue Mechanicville. North South winners were Rose Mary Foland with Anna Newman of Schenectady first Mary Reitzel of Latham with Anna Mae Rose of Mechanicville second Mabel Cook and Dr Maxwell Finkel of Schenectady third East West winners were Simon Sinnreich of Albany with Dr Edward Schwartz of Loudonville first Hilda Hewitt of Stillwater with Dr Allen Gifford of Troy second William Cleary and Robert French of Schenectady third. Mechanicville Golf Club Hemstreet Park afternoon group awards listed. First team was Mrs James Riley and Marian Mauzey of Saratoga Springs second Margaret Kenny and Gertrude Noonan of Mechanicville third Edgar Stillman of Latham with Kathryn Noonan of Mechanicville.
Westvaco Corporation announces a board meeting in New York City and declares a regularly quarterly dividend of 1.12 dollars per share on the 4 percent cumulative preferred stock. The dividend is payable November 15 to stockholders of record at 3 p.m. November 3.
The funeral of Edward A Luther of 15 Dewey Ave Mechanicville was held at Dunn Funeral Home and St Pauls Church. American Italian Fraternal Auxiliary members attended the Requiem High Mass led by Rev William Eagan. Members will meet in front of U S A hall at Viall Avenue today at 6 45 a m for a trip to New York City aboard a bus due at 7 a m.
Special registration days in Mechanicville set for Friday and Saturday October 3 and 4 at LaDon fire station City Hall announced by James V Parente Saratoga County commissioner of elections. Registry board sessions Friday 12 noon to 8 pm and Saturday 10 am to 8 pm for new voters and those with address changes. Voters must register even if moving within city or district. New voters aged 21 on Election Day may vote. Saratoga County Board of Elections sent 52 168 cards asking for address changes and 10 percent have reported changes.
Church notices list services for multiple parishes in Mechanicville including Church of the Assumption led by Rev. Alfred Monte with Masses at 6, 7:30, 8:45, 10 and 12:30 a.m. St Paul Apostle led by Rev. Ernest Autch with Masses at 5:45, 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. Salvation Army led by Capt. Gary Wickard with 10 a.m. service and 11 a.m. Sunday School plus 6 p.m. holiness meeting and salvation meeting. Highway Tabernacle Assembly of God under Rev. Mary Correne with school 9:30, worship 10:30, children’s church and adult prayer service 7:30 p.m. Tuesday prayer and Bible study 7:30 Thursday. St Luke’s Episcopal led by Rev. Curtis Denney with Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. United Methodist under Rev. Leonard H. Bass with Holy Communion at 9:45, Church School 11 a.m. and Divine Worship and Sermon.
J W Gemmitti new president of Welfare Unit and Area Four Association of Social Service Commissioners. Commissioner Jose Gemmitti of Saratoga County DSS elected leader. John Beaudoin of Rensselaer County named second vice president. Gemmitti previously served 16 years as Saratoga County post and was former Mechanicville Commissioner of Public Safety.
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