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THE TROY RECORD, MONDAY MORNING, JANUARY 27, 1958 15 Republic's $5.45 A Share Is 3rd Highest Cleveland (AP) Republic Steel Corp. today reported Its 1957 income of $85,014,422, or $5.45 a share, was the third highest in the-company's history. But the sharp decline in steel production in the last quarter of the year has caused the company to intensify its "program to reduce forces and costs all' along the line," board a i a Charles M. White "It is our expectation," White added, "that business will improve as the year progresses and that operations later in 1958 will be at a considerably higher rate." Net income last year compared with "$90,406,665, or $5.83 a common share for 1956. However, because of a change in the state tax laws, Republic charged 100,000 of non-recurring persona! property taxes against last year's earnings.

Republic deducted both 1957 and 1958 personal property taxes from last year's income. Ingot production last year was 8,484,615 tons, with, sales of That compared with 8,348,898 'tons in 1956 and sale: of 51,244,214,346. Ingot capacity rose to 12,242,000 tons against 11,047,000 tons a year ago and 9,348,898 tons at the ttart oJ 1956. Mrs. St.

Clair's Funeral Held At Whithall services for Mrs. Eva Normandin St. Clair, 100, of Whitehall, were conducted Saturday at'Whitehall. The services were conducted from Jillson Funeral Home, Whitehall, and a Solemn Requiem. Mass jvas celebrated at the" Notre Dame Des Victoires Church, there Mrs.

St. Clair died Wednesday the Knickerbocker Hospital in New York City. She was the wid- of Alexander St. Clair. She would have celebrated 'her 101st birthday in April.

She was a nSember of St. Anne Society of St. Alphonsus Church, Glens. Falls. Survivors include two sons, Medric St.

Clair of Whitehall and Frank St. Clair of Glens Falls: two daughters, Mrs. H. E. Liberty of New York City and Mrs.

Forest Putney of South Glens Falls; three sisters, Sister St. Peter of Carterville, Quebec, Rose Charpentier ot "Watervliet and Mrs. Frances Rocque of Whitehall; several grandchildren and a a i and nieces and nephews. Report On Chatham Live Stock Auction Chatham Area Live Stock Auction, as reported to the New York State Department of Agriculture snd Markets: Cattle--73 sold; market steady to stronger; demand fairly active. (Price per cwt), dairy type heifers for slaughter, good, 24.60; commercial, 18.80-19.30; utility, 17.90.

Slaughter cows, good, 18.3018.40; commercial, 16.10-16.50; utility, 15.00-15.90; cutters, 14.0014.80; heavy canners, 12.00-13.90; light canners, 7.20-11.20. Slaughter bulls, good, 19.60; commercial, 18.60. Calves--308 sold; a to stronger; demand fairly active. (Price per head), prime veals, 91.00-99.00; choice veals, 70.50-78.50; good veals, 60.5068.00; commerical veals, 47.0087.50; culls and grassers, 35.0045.00; bobs (over 100 30.0040.00; bobs (80-100 20.0029.50; bobs (60-80 14.0019.50; bobs (under 60. 10.0013.50.

Hogs--16 sold. (Price per cwt), choice weights, 19.00-19.75; heavy weights, 18.75; small pigs, 4.507.50 each. Lambs--Supply light. (Price per cwt), heavy ewes, 12.50: heavy weight ewes, 8.50. Case lot egg prices--81 cases; large and extra large, 39c to 54c; medium, 39c to 40c; pullet, 30c.

LIZARDS HAVE CEREMONY--The Military Order of Lizards held- installation ceremonies Fri-' day at the Noble-Callahan, American Legion rooms. Miss Alice A. Turpin, stale conductress and installing officer, left, is shown as she congratulates Mrs. Adele Turpin, new gila monster, Mrs. Vera Smith, past grand gila monster, looks on.

Mechanicville News 40 IV. Main St. MOrris 4-5100 Women's Church Unit Installs Mrs. Susan VanVolkenburg was installed as president of the Women's Society at last week's meeting at Memorial Baptist Church, Mechanicville. She succeeds Harry Iden.

Others placed in office'for-the coming year are: Mrs. Senatte Ostrander, secretary; Mrs. J. Dwight Mrs. Cataldo V.

Piccirilli, 1st vice president; DeVoe, vice iresident of mission; Mrs. Harriet Morse, vice president for Christian service; Mrs. J. Ralph Davie, vice president for Christian training; and Mrs. Adain Gartner, vice president of finance.

Rev. J. Ralph Davie, pastor, was the installing officer. Chairmen of standing committees also were installed, including: Mrs, George Guy, program; Mrs. William Maddren, literature; Mrs.

Iden, house party; Mrs. Marie Browne, missionary education; Mrs. Walter Lane, love gift; Mrs. George Whitley, White Cross; Mrs. Jesse Vinehout, sunshine; Mrs.

Fred itual life; Mrs. Floyd Campbell, Rotary Club luncheons; Mrs. Lester Stone, Mrs. Charles Cox and Mrs. Elmer Wiltsey, cochairmen for ways an means; and Miss Beatrice Denton, membership.

Mr. Davie, using as his theme a question of Jesus as recorded in the bible, "What Do Ye More Than Others?" challenged the women to have "goals which represent i i a imagination. These should be established not out of pride, but because of the demands which our Christian lays upon us." He concluded, "If we undertake our tasks in the strength of the Cross and in the light of the life and love which that Cross symbolizes, we shall have the necessary strength to do more than others." Polio Party To Be Held Tonight "Last call' has been issued for tonight's polio party at Mechanicville, to benefit the March of Dimes. Area tavern owners are sponsoring the buffet and dance at Joyce's Log Cabin on N. Main street, beginning at 8:30 p.m.

The program of entertainment i include special awards every hour. Last year's event raised more (ban $1,000 for the aid of polio victims. Past Matrons Of OES Hold Election Officers will be elected and installed by the Past Matrons Club of Star-of Liberty OES Chapter, Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Mechanicville Masonic Temple. Members of the nominating committee for this annual session, appointed by Mrs.

Doris Burwash, president, are: Mrs Margaret Biggs, Mrs. Mildred Martin and Mrs. Madge McCormick. Hostesses will be Mrs. Susan VanVolkenburg, Miss a i Hamilton, Mrs.

Drucilla Fort and Mrs. Helena Dundas. Club Changes Bleeting Place place has been announced for this week's meeting of the Monday Afternoon Club'of Mechanicville. Members are being asked to meet at the home of Mrs. Ernest Overton of Pruyn Terrace instead of the previously scheduled site.

Memories of Round Lake were recalled at the meeting held last week at the home of Mrs. Charles Record. Mrs. Harry Campbell gave a brief history of Round Lake, together with.a description of notable buildings! and anecdotes of famous persons who spent summers there. She concluded by mentioning the new book on covered bridges, written by the Round Lake postmaster.

William Whitehurst gave the roll call. Elks Auxiliary Plans Card Parly A public card party will be held tomorrow by the auxiliary of the Mechanicville Lodge of Elks, beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the lodge rooms, N. Main street. Refreshments and a door prize are on the program.

A business session at 8 p.m. will precede the event. Circle To Meet Esther Circle of First Presby terian Church. Mechanicville, will meet today at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs.

Lillian Hebert, Pruyn Hill. Auxiliary To Meet The auxiliary of the Mechanicville Fire Department will meet today at 8 p.m. at the Strang Hose House, N. 3rd Ave. Completes Training John A.

Mainello, son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Mainello of Seneca avenue, Sycaway, graduated from recruit training recently at the Naval Training Center at Great Lakes, 111. The graduation exercises, marked tHe end of nine weeks of "boot camp." "It made having a virus almost fun!" "When a virus sent me to bed recently, several friends called to ask who was taking care of me.

I replied, 'my I really don't know what I'd have done without that wonderful instrument. Checking with my doctor. Calling the druggist, the butcher, the grocer. And most important to a sick bachelor girl, relieving my loneliness by chatting with people -without exposing them to the virus." Mill OMMAINI UNMAN New York, N. Y.

Every day-in so many ways-trie telephone is a big help to all of us. Yet, for all it does, your phone is one of your biggest bargains. Its price has gone up far less than most other things you buy. NEW YORK TELEPHONE COMPANY Evtryom hoi in goad today tomorrow Citizens Of Rensselaer To Study Water An independent citizens' com mittee seeking a solution to the City of Rensselaer's present water problem, will conduct a pub- lice meeting at Hebekah Hall, Central avenue and 5th street, that city. The group will make plans to attend a public hearing called by the State Water Power and Control Commission.

Howard Worden, chairman, will preside at the citizens' meeting. Argyle Mr. and Mrs. Harold Reynolds were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs.

A. J. Mountain. John Liddle is substitute mail carrier for Ralph McGcoch who is vacationing in California. Mr.

and Mrs. David K. Bain have returned from Syracuse where they spent several days. Miss Mary Ann Bain has returned to her duties in Glens Falls after visiting her parents. Mr.

and Mrs. David Bain. The next meeting of the officers training course will be held at North Argyle United Presbyterian Church, Wednesday at 8 p.m. The February meeting of the society is planned for Feb. 23 and will be held at the home of Mrs.

Stanley Trusselle. Donald Keech has returned home after receiving an honorable discharge from the Army. He recently completed a lour of duty in Germany. A youth seminar will be conducted in the Argyle Methodist Church, Feb. 7-9.

Sleeping and breakfast accommodations are being sought in Argyle. Miss Harriet McNary has re turned to her studies at Stale Teachers College, Albany, after spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McNary. The Missionary Society of the South Argyle United Presbyterian Church will be held Thursday at the Mrs.

Frances Reid. Mrs. John Robertson wil) i the leader. Alson C. director of Adult Education in Argyle Central School, has announced that Norman Madsen will conduct classes at the school on computing income tax on Jan.

30, and Feb. 5, 13, 19 beginning at 8 p.m. Further information may be had by contacting either Mr. Madsen or Mr. Schoff.

The officers of Argyle Grange will meet tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the liome of Mr. and Mrs. Horton Labosier. Those attending are asked to bring table service and a dish to pass at the covered dish supper.

Coffee and rolls will be furnished by the committee. Assistant hostesses are Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Mrs. Myrtle Wicks and Adelbert McDougall.

A vocational advisory board in agriculture was organized at Argyle Central School recently to assist in selecting the courses be- ng taught in the school. Members chosen by the board of education include; Richard CVein, arglcullura teacher; Arnold Crawford, chairman; Arnold Ab- Emmerson Grant and Steve Siaulinski. The group also will assist the board of education regarding most, practicle courses, equipment to be used and make recommendations concerning the operation of a group of Young Tarmers of Argyle as an'organiza- The January niccling of Barkley Mountain African Violet Society was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Evelyn Scott. Njne members and one guest.attended.

During the busi- less meeting plans were discus- icd concerning the a a African Violet Show. Tentative plans lave been made to, hold the show on May .3 i 1 the Sunday School 'oorts of the Argyle Mctbodfst Church, Salem street, during the afternoon and evening, lea and cookies will bo served, The' committee in charge Includes Mrs. a i Mrs: Stanley Tnusclle arid Mrs, Charles Hum- stoii. Mrs, Trusselle is in charge of publicity. Rex Morgan, M.D.

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