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21 THE TROY RECORD, WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 3, 1761 News Of Watervliet Area Branch Office: 1723 Broadway Phone AR 3-1000 Washington Loan For Watervliet is seriously iti water system ind thi A New York City engi present water system faci Yesterday, the Commu proved a $35,000 loan for tire system. The 535,000 loan is non-interest bearing. It will be repaycd by the city only if the community actually undertakes the multi-million dollar water system expansion and improvement program, a spokesman for Watervliet disclosed last night. Plans Under Way Watervliet officials, it was learned, have been discussing a proposal to develop further its current adequate water system. To meet the requirements of an expected population increase in the rwt several years, the city feels water system should be surveyed and studied and recommendations made for expansion and improvements by a professional engineering firm.

The engineering company of Persons, Brinkeoff, Quade and Douglas, New York City, has made a quick preliminary survey of the system. With approval of the 535,000 loan, this firm will conduct a six-month survey of the facilities and report their recommendations to the Waten-Mel City Council. No Money Spent Official action on the expansion and improvement, plan will then be made by the City Council, ft could be approved or rejected by the council. Watervliet, it was pointed out, has not spent any money on the study of the system. The loan is only payable if the community decides to carry out the project.

When application was made for the survey loan by Watervliet, it was required to furnish the federal body with a cost estimate to expand and improved the -present system. Watervliet presented an estimate of to cover all jossibilities of expansion and development of the -system. James J. Cahill, corporation counsel for report- id night the estimate for- IT PAYS TO GO OUT OF YOUR WAY BINDER'S i i i To Wcor For The i a i I 4 St 3rd i ni.L-t 8 7 Approves $35,000 atervliet Water Survey By BOB BRIER considering the over-all improvement expansion of ultimate sale of water to nearby, needy communities, leering firm has already made a preliminary study of the ities and the city's reservoir potential, nity Facilities Administration in Washington, D. ap- Vatervliet to conduct a more thorough survey of the en- warded to Washington was far in excess of the proposed production costs.

Eyes Sale of Water By projecting the proposed expansion program, the city eyed the possibility of selling water to several area communities. The revenue realized would help defray the expense of development program. Included in the plan is the further development of the pumping station facilities at the reservoir site in Guilderland, ii of the pipeline from the reservoir to the city and expansion of the filtration plant on the Shaker road. It also provides for improving all water City Post Auxiliary Will Elect Tonight The Auxiliary of Watervliet City Post, VFW. will elect officers at a meeting at 8 p.m.

today in the post rooms. Mrs. Myrtle Bevans, president, will be in charge of the election session. Reports will be given by delegates who attended the March 30 New York City conference. Obituary Funeral of Mrs.

Courtemanche The funeral of Mrs. Charles A. Courtemanche was day from the Cummings Funeral Home, 643 3rd and from St. Patrick's Church, where a Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated by Rt. Rev.

Msgr. Joseph M. O'Connor. Rev. William J.

Walsh was deacon and Rev. Terence Healy was subdeacon. Miss Gertrude Magill was organist and James E. Gethins sang the responses to the Mass. He sang "Miserere" at the Chrisle" at the offertory "0 God of Loveliness" at the recessional.

Bearers were Paul R. Cloutier, Joseph A. Bouchard, Edward A. Bostick and Richard Jerome J. and John S.

Morrow. Msgr. O'Connor officiated at the grave in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Msgr.

O'Connor visited the funeral home with the Rosary So- svstem equipment within Watervliet. Currently, the French's Mill Reservoir in Guilderland contains 1.700.000,000 gallons of wa'er, a substantial supply for a city the size of Watervliet. On the basis of the engineering survey, the city will determine the feasibility of further developing its present water system. No official action has been taken by the city to date with the exception of retaining the New York City engineering concern to survey the facilities and make recommendations on future development of the water system. ciety of St.

Patrick's Church and recited the Rosary. The Watervliet Columbiettes recited prayers led by their chaplain, Rev. William F. Greene. Delegations from the General Electric Co.

in Schenectady and the New York 'State Department of Health visited the funeral home. Delegations from the Sisters of Mercy and the students of St. Patrick's School visited the funeral home and attended the funeral. Konstanty K. Kujbida Konstanty K.

Kujbida, 49, native of Poland who had resided at 719 25th Watervliet, the last eight years died unexpectedly yesterday at Samaritan Hospital. He had been under the care of a physician. He had been employed as a machine designer for the Ford Motor Co. of Green Island. He was a communicant of the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

Watervliet, and was a member of the Pulaski Club of Watervliet. He is survived by his wife, Helen, and a daughter, Christine Kujbida, both of Watervliet: a brother, Richard, of Krakow, Poland, and a sister, Miss Maria Kuj'bida of Stari-ilawa, Poland. The funeral will be Friday at 9 a.m. from the Bessmer Fu- Home, 914 24th Watervliet, and at 9:30 a.m. from the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Watervliet, where a Requiem High Mass will be celebrated.

Interment will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Mr. Mullaney Stricken Fatally Joseph J. MiiHaney, B5, was stricken at his home, 21 21st Watervliet. yesterday and died soon after being admitted to Samaritan Hospital.

Mr. Mullaney received assistance from the inhalator squad of the Watervliet Fire Dept. before being conveyed to the hospital by Ambulance Service Corp. He had been under the care of a physician. A lifelong resident of Watervliet, Mr.

Mullaney was a foreman at Behr-Manning Co. for many years before retiring last year. He was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church. He was the husband of the late Helen Smith, and the son of the late William and Jane Smith Mullaney.

Survivors include a brother, William J. Mullaney of Watervliet, and a niece, Mrs. Alfred T. Coco of Avcrill Park. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m: Friday from Parker Brothers Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet, and at 9:30 a.m.

from St. Patrick's Church, where a Requiem High Mass will be sung. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Watervliet. Scholarship Requirements Announced Eligibilty requirements for the Siena College scholarship given annually by the Watervliet Chapter of the Siena Al- lumni Assn.

have been announced by Charles T. Murphy, chairman of the scholarship and education committee. The scholarship provides for full tuition for one-year at the college. To qualify for the scholarship, the young man must meet the admissions requirements of Siena College, and must reside within an area including Green Island, Maplewood, Watervliet, Menands and the North Colonie school district. Mr.

Murphy pointed out that the candidate need not be a recent high school graduate. Any high school graduate or prospective June. 1963 graduate, is eligible. Anyone wishing to apply for the scholarship may obtain information from the school guidance directors or principals. CaU Pack 72 Plans Parents Participation Cui Pack 72 of School 1 met recently in the school auditorium with Donald Muth, cubmas- ter, in charge.

The Pledge to the Flag was ed by Joseph Harris and Kevin Dave 1 a and Charles Murray were awarded wolf badges. Mr. JUrth stated that a scrap paper drive be held April 20 and that proceeds realized from the drive would go toward a trip to the Catski'll Game Farm on May 25. It was requested that parents should attend the April meeting which will be held in con- iunction with Parents' Participation N'ight. A skit was given by Dens 1 and 2 on the theme, "Knowing Our States." The attendance banner was won by Den 2.

Ilulo-Bulbo Auxiliary Slates Two Sales Plans for a bake sale at a time to be announced will be completed at tomorrow's meeting of the Italo-Balbo auxiliary at 8 p.m. in the club rooms. Mrs. Marion Gerace, president, will preside. A rummage sale will be held by the auxiliary Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20, at 1533 5th Troy.

Mrs. Theresa Cioffi ii chairman. Mrs. Gerace and Mrs. Marie Cocca will be hostesses at the meeting.

GE Engineer Speaker For Tri-Aiigle Club Lee Chestnut, General Electric engineer, will be guest speaker at today's meeting of the Tri-Angle Club of the First Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Paul Tazbir, president, will introduce the speaker. Refreshments will be served following the short business meeting. Welfare Society Meets Tomorrow Members of the Schuyler Park Welfare Society will hold a regular meeting tomorrow at 8 p.m.

at the Schuyler Heights Firehouse. Mrs. John Prisolo will preside. The program will include making plans for spring activities. Refreshments will be served under direction of Mrs.

Edith Kuon. Mrs. Marie La Lib- ertio will he in charge of entertainment. 1 basketball team received awa the Junior Basketball champic Carley, CCHS coach, is makii Maplewoocl Post Will Nominate Slate Tonight Henry Onlkush. chairman of nominating committee of Maplewood Post.

American Legion, will present a slate of officers at the monthly meeting in the rooms at 8:30 p.m. today. Elections will be held at the May meeting with installation scheduled for June. Ontkush announced it will be possible to make additional nominations from the floor at the meeting. William Kostun, Americanism chairman, reported that members who ordered legion uniforms will be measured for size after the meeting.

Refreshments will 'be served ay Andrew Sarich. Cmdr. George Bacon will preside at the meeting. Steplicntown Cubs Present Displays Project displays on the theme of the month, "Around the USA," highlighted the recent meeting of the Stephentown Cub Scouts at the Stephentown Grade School. Also featured was a skit by Mrs.

Jean Eckhardt's den depicting the theme. rs of St. Patrick's School's ds because of their winning nship of William an award to Joseph Cioffi. Gold Star Mothers Select Delegates Delegates the state convention of the American Gold Star Mothers to be held May 22 to 25 at the Qiieensbury Hotel, Glens Falls, were named at a meeting of the organization at the. DAV rooms on River street, Troy, Monday night.

Mrs. Adeline Kennedy presided. -Airs. Bertha Dickinson and Mrs. Emma Bonesteel were named delegates, with Mrs.

Nellie Goyer and Mrs. Bessie Luce being chosen to serve as alternate delegates. Mrs. Dickinson, chairman of hospital committee, reported on the group's services to patients in the VA Hospital in Albany. She described a birthday party held for several of the veterans.

A donation was voted for the Cancer Fund drive. Additional activities will be announced at the next meeting Monday, May 6, at 8 p.m. at the DAV rooms. BUILD THICKER ond HEALTHIER TURF AERATE BEFORE FEEDING Harry J. Granato LANDSCAPE SERVICE LATHAM-- Sf 5-8820 FREe ESTIMATE Green Island Mrs.

ChrisliM Beta AI 3-2MI "Anyone for the Moon?" wai the title of the play the eight! grade class presented recently at in assembly program at Heatly School. Richard Polaro acted the part of the president of the moon, Karen Green wu his daughter, Celestine aod Cecil Nikki, two stowaways from Earth were played by Warret Hull and Philip Busone. Hebe, the president's secre- ary, was Susan Rootes. A girl from Phobar, one of the Moons of Mars was played by Grace Conroy, and a boy from Dumor. another Martian moon was Gerald Pinsonneault.

Sam and Joe played by Bill Cowieson and Steve Swinton were Moon workers. Another Earth visitor was played by Robert Anderson. Mark Ryan, Tom Hickman and Garry Hat- ensteincr were also Moon workers. The time of the play was Hie immediate future and the story dealt with surprise visits to the Moon, by men from the U.S. and Russia.

The people on the Moon were working desperately keep the visitors from interrupting their normal a i life. Auxiliary Meeting Set There will be a meeting of Joseph's Islanders Auxiliary today at 8 p.m. in St. Jqseph'a Hall Troop 46 To Meet All members of Boy Scout Troop 46 are requested to attend a meeting today in St Joseph's Hall at 7 p.m. A representative from Uncle Sam'i Council BSA, will discuss camping activities.

The Mice Play Lonoke, Ark. (AP)-- Roy Pruitt said the mice at his store had been acting funny lately -gentle and playful. He found the reason yesterday. They had been eating tranquilizcrs, which Pruitt sells to fish farmers to keep fish calm during haulinf and handling. BEAUTY SALON Cor.

mh ind tth An. WATERVLIET Easter Bunny Special BEAUTIFUL. BRECK PERM 1 AS 2-5565 TUE. SAT. TO 1 WED.

ind THURS. NIGHTS TIL Here are the folks who'll be serving you. Jack "Chris" Christopher Attittant Cashier and Manager Rita Grogan Pat Byrnt Make a date now to visit our new and larger Lansingburgh Office.You'll find it private bank parking. Drive-up teller window. An experienced staff of friends and neighbors.

And complete, convenient one-stop, full-service banking. Hear concert by the Lansingburgh High School Band. Bring your family and friends--take home a free gift! The To add special touch to the festivities there will be an exhibition of photographs from the collection of H. Irving Moore, official historian of the City of Troy, showing familiar scenes of bygone days in early Lansingburgh. Nancy Hepp Bill Galbrarth MM Murky ANU FACTURERS NATIONAL BANK of Troy LANSINGBURGH OFFICB i.

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