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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1949

Page

16

Progress Reported In Drive By Civic Chest Leaders

Dr William A Stewart one of two chairmen in charge of the professions group canyon project reported Tuesday that his work in the current drive of the Watervliet Civic Chest Inc had been successfully completed He was in charge of canvassing the clergy of the city His coworker Mrs James Tt Largay phole assignment to the doctor and lawyer group reported that her tag will be finished by the end of this week John J Carroll chairman of the business group made a partial report on his progress so far Many returns from letters he sent out have already been received by Rev Ivan H Ball treasurer No reports have yet been given by the captains of the house to house working committees The captains include Southern section James Hutchinson Mrs Medore Comeau Mrs James Wiseman Mrs Harry Doust William Hesson Central Section N Peter Schide Frank Bachteler James 8 Sage J Harold Anderson and Bernard Fleitz Northern Section Mrs Peter J Monaghan Mrs William H Sulzberger Miss Joan Kilcullen Miss Marion Mailloix Mrs Ann Leonard Alfred Aulisi Nicholas Margione West of the Railroad Tracks Mrs Louis W Kemp

William A. Stewart Fwo Canvon Project Waterviet Civic Chest, Inc Stewart James Tt. Largay Phole John J. Carroll Ivan H. Ball James Hutchinson Medore Comeau James Wiseman Harry Doust William ©. Hesson N. Peter Schide Frank Bachteler James 8. Sage J. Harold Anderson Bernard Fleitz Peter J. Monaghan William H. Sulzberger Joan Kilcullen Marlon Mailloix Ann Leon’ard Alfred Aulisi Nicholas Margione Louis W. Kemp

Eagles Whitewash Tigers in 14 to 0 league game

In St Bridget Intermediate Football League action the Eagles defeated the Tigers 14 to 0. Fred Boyd opened scoring on a pass from Lloyd De Maranville, with John Cheney intercepting a Tiger pass for a second TD. Extra points came from Cheney and Boyd.

St Bridget Eagles Tigers Bears Bulldogs Fred Boyd Llnyd de Maranville John Cheney Tiger Paydirt Jobn Cheney Bulldog Connie Culkins Jack O'Brien Edward Walsh James Nash Culking Obrien Bob Tully

Watervliet Knights Hear Activity Reports

The Watervliet Council voted a donation to the Civic Chest drive during their Tuesday meeting in the council rooms. Howard Decker reported on the card party and social sponsored by the council and its auxiliary. Francis A. Dy read the final report on the annual field day and outing for St. Colman’s and Fairview Homes. Rev Bamwel J. McCoy addressed the council on the State Council’s Boy-Life program.

Watervliet Columbus Anthony A. Biedl Howard Decker Counci Columibia Muh Ci Center Francis A. Dy St. Colman’s Fairview Bamwel J. McCoy Our Lady of Lourdes Church Bemis Point State Council

Second Selective Service Office Opens In City

A new Selective Service registration office opened in the city alongside the Hire Clerk’s office. William Fennelly announced that applicants must register at Watervliet High School within five days of receiving the application form. Registration for non veterans is compulsory for men aged 18 to 28 who have not yet served.

Selective Service Act William F. Fen ‘ Tlerk Watervliet High School

Waterviliet Club Opens Bowling Season Saturday

Waterviliet Rotary bowling committee chair Bulger announces opening of the season with a cab tournament on Saturday at 2 20 pm. The event is set for Thorns Ree bee at the same time and place as the season begins.

Eaw A Bulger Waterviiei Rotary Haz Ann Achat Thorns Ree Bee New On Fiat Trev Nish

VA Officers Set Talk for Watervliet Rotary Club

The Watervliet Rotary Club will host James Doprey from the Veterans Administration Vocational Rehabilitation and Education Division to discuss The Rehabilitation and Education of the Veteran at a noon address in Fellowship Hall First Presbyterian Church. Edward Bulger reports bowling interest and signups for the club, with a first contest slated Saturday at 2 pm at Thorn’s Recreation Center.

Ween Waterviiet Rotary Club James Doprey Ehie Veterans Watervlist Arsenal Dooley Fellowship Hall First Presbyterian Ghoreh Edward Bulger Thorns

School Group To Sponsor Card Party

The Behoul PTA will host its first social event since inauguration last year a card party Thursday Oct 13 at the Civic Center. Proceeds fund kitchen equipment for school lunches and socials. Mrs Wevid Jacques president announced at Tuesday night meeting.

Parent-Teacher Association of Behoul Civic Center Wevid Jacques Scason Pight Robert Gardiner Ming Irene Devlin Cochairman Frank Powell Vickers Fred Powers Willam Gardner John Wilson Jacques Gardiner Associaton

Masons To Confer Mark Master Degrees Tonight

Masons will confer Mark Master degrees on a full class at a special Hudron River Chapter meeting in the Watervliet Masonic Temple at 7 39 p m Apollo Commandery of Troy will attend under Alton R Holmes High Priest Frank Capone will direct duties A weekend headon collision in Troy injured Mrs Capone and another driver Michael ODonnell was involved in the crash on Fifth Avenue and Second Avenue in Watervliet police reported no other injuries

Hudron River R.am Watervliet Masonic Temple Apollo Commandery of Troy Alton R. Holmes Watervliet Frank Donald Capone Capone Michael O'Donnell Fifth Avenue Second Avenue Sixteenth Street Omonne

Church Society Plans Fall Fashion Show

The Kings 2D at the Jermain Memorial vierign Church gathered Tuesday at the Strangemay Rut to organize a fall fashion show. Mrs Ed ward Momrex and Mee, Clarence Hower supervised devotions, with George Preston and others in attendance. Refreshments were served.

Kings Jermain Memorial Vierign Thesday Strangemay Edward Momrex Clarence Hower George Preston Moe Jshn Méige Farnies Ant Rewer Ana

Rising Star Lodge Holds Annual Election

Vague assembly notes show Rising Star Lodge conducting its annual election at a local venue. Several named officers appear in the readable fragments, including a secretary and treasurer, with mentions of a president and other lodge roles.

Rising Star Lodge

Police Sergeant Retaens Te Duty Afterness

Fragmented text appears to describe a police sergeant on duty, with garbled references to months, a heartache, and a kitchen scene. Details are unreadable and names or events cannot be confirmed from the readable fragments.

Retaens

Tropic Effects on Warships Studied in Singapore

King Edward VII College of Medicine hosts experiments led by Surgeon Commander F. P. Ellis to decide if Far East warships should be tropicalized. The Admiralty backs study after wartime reports of heat on ships decks reducing fighting efficiency. Naval ratings volunteer for simulated tropical conditions aboard ship compartments.

Singpore King Edward VII College of Medicine F. P. Ellis Admiralty

Lightning Drives Bugs From Garden in Hartsdale

Mrs Harold Carlson reports lightning chased groundbugs and worms from her garden after a four month buildup. A 1 foot steel tower in the yard sparked a strike that damaged a car and involved Trooper Howard E. Pitcher. A court hearing postponed. Copeland charged with driving without a license and to appear at Watervliet City Court.

Hartsdale Howard E. Pitcher Latham Outpost William E.noonan Copeland Watervliet Maurice Izenbergh Trev Attorner

Tower survey finds no strikes near town garden

The press radio engineering division reports within a 24 foot radius of the town the tower base shows no worms, sludge, or lightning damage. No apparent strikes or heavy electrical current harming the vegetation around Carlson head of The Associated.

Ularly Press Radio Engineering Division Carlson

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