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Thomas Duffy
On July 18, 1870 Thomas Duffy, 42 year old Paper Mill Worker born in Ireland; Hannah, 29 year old born in Ireland; Eliza, 8 year old born in New York; Margaret, 6 year old born in New York; Mary, 3 year old born in New York; Bridget McHugh, 14 year old Paper Mill Worker born in New York; John, 12 year old Paper Mill Worker born in New York; were living at household 129 in Johnsonville, Harts Falls, Town of Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, New York [Line: 6] 
On June 5, 1875 Thomas Duffy, 45 year old Paper Mill Worker born in Ireland, who was a naturalized voter; Hannah, 33 year old born in Ireland; Eliza J., 13 year old born in Rensselaer County; Margaret H., 11 year old born in Rensselaer County; Mary A., 8 year old born in Rensselaer County; Robert, 4 year old born in Rensselaer County; were living in Ephraim Green's household 20, which was a frame house valued at $400, in Schaghticoke, 1st District [Line: 30] 
On June 3, 1880 Thomas Duffy, 50 year old Paper Mill Worker born in Ireland; Hannah, 37 year old born in Ireland; Eliza J., 18 year old Linen Mill Worker born in New York; Margaret A., 15 year old Linen Mill Worker born in New York; Mary E., 13 year old Linen Mill Worker born in New York; were living in Catherine O'Neal's household 31 in Harts Falls, Town of Schaghticoke [Line: 19] 
On February 16, 1892 Thomas Duffy, 56 year old born in Ireland; Mary, 25 year old born in the United States; were living in Amsterdam, 3rd Ward, 1st Election District [Column: II: Line: 10] 
Amsterdam Daily Democrat and Daily Recorder, Thursday, January 18, 1894
Obituary
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Traxon died at 3 o'clock yesterday. The body was taken to Schaghticoke today for burial 
On June 1, 1900 Martin A. Tierney, 24 year old Jack Spinner born July 1875 in New York, who had been married 6 years; Mary E., 27 year old born February 1873 in New York, who had given birth to 2 children, both of whom were still living; Helen, 5 year old born October 1894 in New York; Walter J., 4 year old born December 1895 in New York; were renting at 6 Orange Street, Amsterdam, 1st Ward [Line: 90] 
On June 6, 1900 Frederick Traxon, 38 year old Shirt Cutter born June 1862 in England and had immigrated in 1881, who had been married 15 years; Eliza Jane, 38 year old born March 1862 in New York, who had given birth to 12 children, 5 of whom were still living; Robert George, 14 year old born February 1886 in New York, who had attended school 9 months during the previous year; Ellen C., 12 year old born September 1887 in New York, who had attended school 9 months during the previous year; Hannah Mariah, 9 year old born April 1891 in New York, who had attended school 9 months during the previous year; Margaret, 7 year old born September 1892 in New York, who had attended school 9 months during the previous year; Betrez, 3 year old born October 1896 in New York; Ellen, 59 year old Widowed Mother born March 1841 in England and had immigrated in 1881, who had given birth to 1 child, who was still living; were living at 134 East Main Street, Amsterdam, 3rd Ward [Line: 20] 
On June 7, 1900 Edward Yager, 29 year old Spinner born December 1871 in New York, both of whose parents were born in Germany; Margret, 29 year old born June 1870 in New York, both of whose parents were born in Ireland, who had given birth to 3 children, all of whom were still living; Eddie, 7 year old born March 1893 in New York; John F., 2 year old born March 1898 in New York; Anna M., 3 year old born December 1897 in New York; Thomas Yager [Duffy], 63 year old Widowed Father[-in-Law] Servant born June 1836 in Ireland and had immigrated in 1868; were renting at 80 Grove Street in Amsterdam [Line: 63] 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Monday, February 27, 1905
Personal Brevities
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Traxon welcomed to their home a baby daughter on Thursday of last week 
On June 1, 1905 Martin A. Tierney, 31 year old Spinner born in the United States; Mary, 33 year old born in the United States; Helen, 10 year old born in the United States, who had attended school 10 months during the previous year; Walter, 9 year old born in the United States, who had attended school 10 months during the previous year; Martin, Jr, 3 year old born in the United States; were living at 6 Orange Street, Amsterdam, 1st Ward, 1st Election District [Line:
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On June 1, 1905 Fred Traxton, 42 year old Knitting Mill Cutter born in England, who had been living in the United States 24 years; Elizabeth, 42 year old born in the United States; Robert, 19 year old Knitting Mill Laborer born in the United States; Ellen, 17 year old Knitting Mill Laborer born in the United States; Anna, 14 year old born in the United States; Margaret, 12 year old born in the United States; Beatrice, 8 year old born in the United States; Bessie, 3 month old born in the United States; Ellen Cole, 60 year old Mother born in England, who had been living in the United States 24 years; were living at 134 East Main Street, Amsterdam, 3rd Ward, 1st Election District [Line: 4] 
On June 1, 1905 Edward Yager, 34 year old Spinner born in the United States; Margret, 34 year old born in the United States; Edward W., 12 year old born in the United States, who had been attending school; Anna M., 8 year old born in the United States, who had been attending school; John F., 7 year old born in the United States, who had been attending school; Thomas Duffy, 69 year old Father-in-Law born in the United States; were living at 80 Grove Street in Amsterdam, 3rd Ward, 1st Election District [Line: 13] 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Thursday, July 6, 1905
Obituary
Elizabeth, the four months' old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Traxon of No. 134 East Main street, died this morning at 3:30 o'clock. The funeral will be held at the house tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment in St. Mary's cemetery 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Saturday, July 8, 1905
Home Matters
Obituary
The funeral of the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Traxon was held at her home Friday afternoon at 2:20 o'clock and the interment was in St. Mary's cemetery. The floral tributes included the following: Roses and carnations, Miss Ella O'Rourke; carnations, William Houghton; roses, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Murray; carnations, Mrs. A. Mentor; carnations and roses, Miss Katheryn Shaughnessy; pansies and daisies, Mrs. Timmerman; roses, Cora Meals 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Monday, September 16, 1907
Matrimonial
Lais-Traxon
Fred A. Lais and Miss Nellie Traxon were united in marriage this morning at 7 o'clock at St. Mary's church. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Browne. The bride was attended by Miss Mamie Kelly, while William Sitser fulfilled the duties of best man. The bride wore a gown of white silk, while the bridesmaid wore a dress of light blue. Mr. and Mrs. Lais left on the 9:04 o'clock train for an eastern wedding trip, and expect to return about October 1. A large number of friends join in wishing them many happy years of wedded life 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Friday, September 10, 1909
Around the City
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Traxon, of No. 134 East Main Street, have brought Mrs. Traxon's father, Thomas Duffy, to their home from the county house, to which he was committed by another daughter 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Monday, February 14, 1910
Obituary
Thomas Duffy
Thomas Duffy, an aged resident of Amsterdam, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Traxon, No. 134 East Main street, at 1 o'clock this afternoon. Although he has been ailing for some time, he did not take to his bed until last Tuesday and has steadily failed since then. He was highly respected by all who knew him and was a devout member of St. Mary's church as wel as a member of the Rosary society. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Fred Traxon, Mrs. Edward B. Yager and Mrs. Martin A. Turney, all of this city, and eleven granchildren and one great-grandchild. Funteral will be held Wednesday morning at St. Mary's church. Interment is St. John's cemetery, Schagaticoke. (Troy Times please copy) 
On April 20, 1910 Fred Traxon, 47 year old Knitting Mill Cutter born in England and had immigrated in 1878, who had been married 25 years; Elizabeth, 47 year old born in New York, who had given birth to 14 children, 6 of whom were still living; Robert, 24 year old Electric Works Moulder born in New York; Nellie Lais, 22 year old born in New York, who had given birth to 2 children, both of whom were still living; Fred, 23 year old Spinner & Son-in-Law born in New York, who had been married 3 years; Anna, 19 year old Silk Mill Operator born in New York; Margaret, 17 year old Dry Good Store Saleslady born in New York; Beatrice, 13 year old born in New York, who had been attending school; Ellen Cole, 57 yeold Widowed Mother born in England and had immigrated in 1863, who had given birth to 3 children, 2 of whom were still living; Joseph Lais, 2 year old Grandson born in New York; Robert, 2 month old Grandson born in New York; Mary O'Connor, 46 year old Knitting Mill Machine Hand & Roomer born in New York; were renting at 124 East Main Street, Amsterdam, 3rd Ward [Line: 77] 
On May 2, 1910 Martin Tiernly, 38 year old Knitting Mill Spinner born in New York, who had been married 16 years; Mary, 40 year old born in New York, who had given birth to 3 children, all of whom were still living; Helen, 15 year old born in New York, who had been attending school; Walter, 14 year old born in New York, who had been attending school; Martin, 8 year old born in New York, who had been attending school; were renting in Mary Grady's house at 19 Voorhees Street, Amsterdam, 4th Ward [Line: 52] 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Wednesday, May 25, 1910
Local Paragraphs
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Traxon left last evening for Schaghticoke to be present at the burial of the remains of Thomas Duffy, father of Mrs. Traxon. He died February 16, and the body has since been in the vault. Mass will be celebrated and the interment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Thursday, May 26, 1910
Social and Personal
Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Yager and Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Tierney left yesterday for Schaghticoke to attend the burial of the father of Mrs. Yager and Mrs. Tierney 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Friday, September 2, 1910
Social-Personal News
Walter J. Traxon, who has been ill at his home of typhoid fever, has been removed to St. Mary's hospital. Dr. Dwyer is attending him 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Thursday, April 27, 1911
Social and Personal
Mrs. Martin A. Tierney, who has been ill at her home on Voorhees street for the past four weeks, is again able to be about 
New Haven Register, September, 1911
Jacob Reisigl
[future husband of Margaret Hyatt]
Reisigl Defeats Naps 4-3
New Haven carved a new niche in the precipitous cliff of baseball fame and by grace of the most excellent performance of "Bugs" Reisigl threw the spikes into the Cleveland American league team, winning out by a 4 to 3 score yesterday at the Light. With "Lefty" Graney and Ole Olson, the big Swede, laying heavily behind a stack of hickory in the opening session and "Stonewall" [should read "Shoeless"] Joe Jackson offering a sacrifice. "Bugs" Reisigil stopped Stovall and fanned Bill Birmingham with only one run resulting 
On November 28, 1912
Robert G. Traxon, 26 year old Moulder son of Fred born in England and Eliza nee Duffy born in U.S.A., who was born in Amsterdam, and Florence E. Van Denburgh, 23 year old Dress Maker daughter of Garret born in U.S.A. and Jennie Spencer born in U.S.A., who was born in Hope Falls and resides in Amsterdam, were issued a Marriage License and were married the same day by Father W. A. Browne, Priest, at Amesterdam as witnessed by William B. Crumpler, Jr. and Anna M. Traxon [Certificate Number: 2857] 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Friday, November 29, 1912
Traxon-Vandenburg
Thursday evening, at 7 o'clock, took place the marriage of Miss Florence A. Vandenburg, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Vandenburg, of Easton, and Robert G. Traxtron, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Traxon, at St. Mary's rectory. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. William A. Browne. The bride was attended by Miss Anna Traxon, sister of the bridegroom, and William Crumpler, of Saratoga was best man. The bride wore charmuse over velvet and a large picture hat to match. The bridesmaid was attired in a tailored suit of blue, with hat to match. Immediately after the cremony the bridal party was driven to the home of the bridegroom's parents, No. 34 Eagle street, where a wedding supper was served to the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs. Traxon left on the 11:09 o'clock Central train for a brief trip. They will take up their residence at No. 106 Elm street, Rochester, where a newly funished home awaits them. Mrs. Traxon's going away gown was a prune colored tailor made suit. She is one of Easton's estimable young ladies, and formerly resided in Gloverville, being a graduate of the Gloversville High school and Business college. Both Mr. and Mrs. Traxon have a wide circle of friends in this city who unite in extending congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy wedded life 
On December 28, 1912 Ward B. Hyatt, 21 year old Moulder son of George and Sarah Krom both born in U.S.A., who was born in Rhinecliff and resides in Schenectady, and Margaret A. Traxon, 20 year old Operative daughter of Frederick born in England and Eliza nee Duffy born in U.S.A., who was born in Amsterdam and resides in Amsterdam, were issued a Marriage License and were married January 15, 1913 by Father John J. Meagher, Jr., Priest, at Amesterdam as witnessed by Mr. Joseph Lais, Jr. and Miss Anna Traxon [Certificate Number: 2905] 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Wednesday, January 15, 1913
Matrimonial
Hyatt-Traxon
Ward Bennett Hyatt, of Schenectady, and Miss Margaret Traxon, of this city, were united in marriage this morning, at 8:30 o'clock, at St. Mary's church. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Meagher, with a nuptial high mass. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Anna Traxon, while Joseph Lais was best man. Prof. C. J. Kresser rendered a fine musical program during the services as the church.
The bride was becomingly gowned in a costume of wine colored broadcloth with a white hat. Her maid wore blue corduroy with a hat to match. Following the ceremony the bridal party was driven to the home of the bride at No. 34 Eagle Street, where a reception was held and a wedding breakfast was served. The bride received a fine collection of beautiful and useful presents.
Mr. and Mrs. Hyatt departed on the 12:33 o'lclock Central train for a trip to Castleton and New York city. On their return they will take up their residence on Bellevue Place, Schenectady, where a handsomely furnished home awaits them. The bridegroom holds a lucrative position in the General Electric works. His bride is numbered among Amsterdam's estimable young women. They have the good wishes of their friends for a long and happy wedded life. Among those in attendance at the wedding was James Mitchell, of Schenectady 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Wednesday, November 12, 1913
Around the City
Mrs. F. Traxon is in St. Mary's hospital suffering from paralysis of the brain. Her condition is serious 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Monday, December 29, 1913
Obituary
Mrs. Fred Traxon
Elizabeth Jane Duffy, wife of Fred Traxon, of No. 34 Eagle street, died at 1 o'clock this afternoon at St. Mary's hospital, of apoplexy. Mrs. Traxon had been in failing health since last June. She was a devoted member of St. Mary's church and was also connected with its Rosary society and the Ladies' Catholic Benefit association. Mrs. Traxon has resided in Amsterdam for many years and had won the admiration of a wide circle of frineds because of her beautiful character. She is survived by her husband, one son, Robert of Schenectady, four daughters, Mrs. Ward Hoyt, of Schenectady, and Mrs. Fred Lais and the Misses Anna and Beatrice Traxon, of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. Edward Yeager, of Amsterdam, and Mrs. Martin Tierney, of Schenectady. The funeral arrangements will be announced later 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Wednesday, December 31, 1913
Funeral of Mrs. Traxon
The funeral of Mrs. Fred Traxon was held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at her home, No. 34 Eagle street, and at 9:30 at St. Mary's church, where there was a large gathering of relatives and friends. The Rev. Father Browne celebrated a high mass of requiem and paid a fitting eulogy to the life of Mrs. Traxon. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery, the bearers being relatives of the family. There were numerous beautiful floral remembrances, including the following: Wreath, inscribed "Mother," from the family; cross of chrysanthemums and lilies, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Yager and family; standing star, seaming room employes of Yund, Kennedy & Yund; bouquet of carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Bart Giblen; bouquet of carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Peddle; bouquet of narcissus, Mr. and Mrs. John Collins and family; bouquet of narcissus, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner and family; bouquet of narcissus, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown, Mrs. William Brown; bouquet of carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Lynch 
On April 14, 1917 at 9:15 p.m. Margaret A. Yager, daughter of Thomas Duffey and Anna Correy both born in Ireland, who was born in New York, died of Septic Pneumonia following an Operation for Uterine Fibroids at Saint Mary's Hospital, as attested to by Edward B. Yager of 20 Grove Street, and was buried April 17th at Saint Mary's Cemetery in Fort Johnson 
On June 1, 1917 
[Bernard Nolte], 24 year old Machine Operator working for Remington Arms Company, Ilion, born January 3, 1893 in Schenectady, who was of medium height and slender build with Blue eyes and Brown hair, was living at 432 Veeder Avenue in Schenectady, and claimed excemption from Military Service on the grounds that he was employed by an Arms Company and his father and mother relied upon him for support 
On June 5, 1917 
[Edward Lewis Rink], 28 year old Glove Cutter working for Hutchens & Potter, born November 24, 1888 in Johnstown, who was of medium height and medium build with Blue eyes and Light hair, was living with his mother, at 822 South Glebe Street in Johnstown 
On June 5, 1917 
[Jacob Reisigl], 29 year old Assistant Store Keeper working for Columbia Steel Company, born December 12, 1887 in Brooklyn, who was of medium height and medium build with Light Brown eyes and Light Brown hair, was living with his wife and 3 children, at East 3 Street in Pittsburg, Contra Costa County, California, and claimed excemption from Military Service on the grounds that he was the sole support of his wife and 3 children
On June 5, 1917 
[Charels Maves], 30 year old Carpenter working for John J. Furner, born March 12, 1887 in Berlin, Prussia, who was of tall height and medium build with Blue eyes and Brown hair, was living with his mother, at 57 Grove Street in Amsterdam 
On July 2, 1917 Bernard Martin Nolte, 24 year old Machine Operator son of William born in U.S.A. and Agnes Ginter born in Germany, who was born in Schenectady and resides in Schenectady, and Anna Mary Traxon, 26 year old Silk Operator daughter of Fred born in England and Elizabeth nee Duffy born in U.S.A., who was born in Amsterdam and resides in Amsterdam, were issued a Marriage License and were married July 4th by Father W. A. Browne, Priest, at Amesterdam as witnessed by Carl J. Nolte and Beatrice Traxon [Certificate Number: 2733] 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Wednesday, April 18, 1917
Obituary
Funeral of Mrs. Yager
The funeral of Mrs. Edward B. Yager was held this morning at 9 o'clock, at her home, 80 Grove street, and at 9:30 o'clock at St. Mary's church. Monsignor Browne officiated and celebrated a high mass of requiem. The bearers were Thomas Cotter, Walter Grady, Patrick Hand, Matthew Mullarkey, Thomas Mullarkey and John Leonard. The interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
Those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Tierney, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hyett and Mr. and Mrs. Traxon, Schenectady; Mrs. Rink, daughter and son, Johnstown; Miss Lillie Bacon, New York.
The floral tributes included the following: Pillow, lettered "Wife," from husband; large mounted cross, lettered "Mother" from children; mounted crescent, William Yager, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Whitley, Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Elmdorf, Mr. and Mrs. E. Closson; large mounted crescent and star, employes of Fownes Brothers company; large wreath, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hatcher, Miss H. A. King, George S. Hatcher and Miss Mabel Porter; cross, lettered "Friend," Margaret Larkin and Margared Baird; flat bouquet of white carnations, tied with chiffon ribbon, Martin A. Tierney; flat bouquet of pink and white carnations, Fred Traxton and daughters; lyre of tulips the Misses McKenney; lyre of calla lilies, tied with chiffon bow, W. Karl Schroeter; lyre of tulips, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hyett; lyre of narcicci, Mrs. Joseph Bleau and family; flat bouqet of pink and white carnations tied with chiffon ribbon, Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCabe and Harold Butler; flat bouqet of calla lilies, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Peek; flat bouqet of calla lilies, tied with purple ribbon, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lais; flat bouquet of lilies tied with white ribbon, Mr. and Mrs. W. Patterson, Mrs. Reynolds and Miss Mary Donlon; flat bouquet of pink carnations, Mrs. Quinn and Mrs. O'Brien; flat bouquet of red and white carnations, Mr. and Mrs. William Denault; flat bouquet of pink carnations, Theresa Fitzgerald; flat bouquet of carnations, Mr. and Mrs. J. Elmdorf; flat bouquet of pink carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Conley; flat bouquet of pink carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Weiss; flat bouquet of jonquils, a friend 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Tuesday, October 30, 1917
Funeral of John Yager
The funeral of John Yager was held at his home, 80 Grove street, at 9 o'clock Monday morning and at 9:30 o'clock at St. Mary's church, the services being attended by a large nubmer of relatives and friends. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Dean Browne, who paid a glowikng tribute to the character of Mr. Yager and remarked upon the esteem which was felt for him by his pastor and teachers in St. Mary's institute. The sanctuary choir, of which he was a member, attended the church service in a body. The bearers were: Joseph Quant, James Boyle, Charles Mitchell, Ward Conrad, Florence Fitzgerald and james Doyle. The interment was in St. Mary's cemetery. Those in attendance from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Tierney and family, Fred Traxon and daughter Beatrice, Mrs. B. Holte and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Traxon, Schenectady; Mrs. Mary Rink and daughter, Mrs. Louis Brownell, Johnstown; Edward Yager, Poughkeepsie.
The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful and included the following: Pillow, inscribed "Johnnie," from family; casket bouquet carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lais and family; casket bouquet, Fred Traxon, Miss Beatrice Traxon, Mr. and Mrs. Benard Nolte, (Schenectady); casket bouquet of chrysanthemums, Mrs. Joseph Bleau; standing star and crescent, employes of Fownes Bros.; cross, chrysantemums and roses, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hatcher, Miss Harriet King, George S. Hatcher and Miss Mabel Porter; casket ouquet roses, Mrs. George McClumpha and Earl McClumpha; casket bouquet chrysanthemums, Donlon & Patterson; casket bouquet lilies, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Giblin; lyre of chrysantemums, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Tierney and family, (Schenectady); standing crescent, Mr. and Mrs. John Willey, Mr. and Mrs. I. Elendorf and William Yager; casket bouquet carnations, Mr. and Mrs. J. Elendorf; casket bouquet carnations, Edward and Martin Brooks; casket bouquet carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCabe and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Butler; crescent, Mrs. Margaret Larkins and Miss Margaret Bird; casket bouquet roses, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Peek; casket bouquet carnations, Miss Thressa Fitzgerald and mother; casket bouquet chrsanthemums, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rink, (Gloversville) 
On March 17, 1918 Walter J. G. Tierney, 22 son of Martin A. Tierney and Mary E. Duffey, and Katherine F. Maguire, 24 year old daughter of Terrace Maguire and Elizabeth Bremmer, were married in Schenectady [New York, County Marriages, 1908-1935].
On June 5, 1918 
[Albert Frederick Barber], 21 year old working for General Electric Works in Schenectady, born October 14, 1896 in Kidderminister, England and had declared his intention to become a Citizen of the United States, who 66" tall and 117# with Blue eyes and Light hair, was living with his mother, Mrs. William A. Barber, at 26 Slater Street in Amsterdam 
On September 12, 1918 
[Frederick Anthony Lais], 33 year old Rolling Mill Worker for General Electric Company in Schenectady, born April 30, 1885, who was of medium height and medium build with Blue eyes and Brown hair, was living with his wife, Elleanor K. Lais, at 25 First Street in Amsterdam 
On September 12, 1918 
[Robert George Traxon], 32 year old Moulder working for American Locomotive Company Foundry, born February 26, 1886, who was of tall height and medium build with Brown eyes and Brown hair, was living with his wife, Florence Traxon, at 216 Clinton Street in Schenectady 
On June 23, 1919 Albert F. Barber, 22 year old son of William Barber and Beatrice Wheeler, and Beatrice Traxon, 22 year old daughter of Fred Traxon and Elizabeth Duffy, were married in Schenectady [New York, County Marriages, 1908-1935].
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Thursday, June 26, 1919
Matrimonial
Barber-Traxon
Miss Beatrice Traxon of Van Vranken avenue, Schenectady, and Albert Barber of Amsterdam were married Monday at St. John's church, Schenectady, by Monsignor J. L. Reilly. The attendants were Miss Emma Lynch and Cyril Hughes of Amsterdam. The bride wore white georgette, a leghorn hat and carried white roses. The bridesmaid wore blue georgette and a black picture hat. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Barber will live at 33 Elk street, in this city 
On January 3, 1920 Bernard Nolte, 27 year old Machinist born in New York; Anna, 28 year old born in New York; Fred Traxon, 55 year old Widowed Factory Spinner & Father-in-Law born in England; Agnes Nolte, 1 year & 4 month old born in New York; were renting in Grolier O'Connell, Jr's house at 428 East Main Street, Schenectady, 2nd Ward [Line: 75] 
On January 6, 1920 Martin Tierney, 45 year old Factory Machinist born in New York; Mattie E., 51 year old born in New York; Helen B., 22 year old Electric Company Worker born in New York; Martin A., 18 year old born in New York; were renting at 309 Avenue A, Schenectady, 7th Ward [Line: 72] 
On January 9, 1920 Fred A. Lais, 34 year old Rug Mill Spinner born in New York; Eleanor C., 32 year old born in New York; Joseph F., 11 year old born in New York, who had been attending school; Robert T., 9 year old born in New York, who had been attending school; Francis J., 4 year & 9 month old born in New York; Harold E., 1 year & 6 month old born in New York; were renting at 25 First Street, Amsterdam, 8th Ward [Line: 34] 
On January 14, 1920 Albert Barber, 23 year old Rug Mill Weaver born in England, had immigrated in 1911 and become a Naturalized Citizen in 1918; Beatrice, 23 year old born in New York; were renting at 10 Slater Street, Amsterdam, 4th Ward [Line: 86] 
On January 15, 1920 Ward Hyatt, 27 year old Iron Foundry Moulder born in New York; Margaret, 27 year old born in New York; Leonard, 6 year old born in New York; Darwin, 5 year old Nephew born in New York; 4 year & 4 month old Nephew born in New York; were renting along with his Brothers, Otis W. and Kenneth Hyatt, at 102 Prospect Street, South Orange Village in South Orange Township, Essex County, New Jersey [Line: 19] 
On January 21, 1920 Robert Trixon, 33 year old Factory Molder born in New York; Florence, 29 year old born in New York; Howard Gaige, 33 year old Steam Railway Yardmaster & Boarder born in New York; were renting at 453 Avenue A, Schenectady, 2nd Ward [Line: 39] 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Saturday, February 25, 1922
Her Fourth Anniversary
Miss Agnes Nolte celebrated the fourth anniversary of her birth Friday at her home, 513 East Main street, by entertaining a number of young friends 
The Yonkers Statesman and News, Monday, January 22, 1923
Landlord Fined $25 for Her Failure To Heat Room
City Judge Charles W. Boote imposed a fine of $25, Saturday, on Winnie H. O'Boyle, owner of the apartment house at 213 Woodworth Avenue, who was charged by a tenant, Walter J. Tierney, with failing to heat his apartment.
The complainant said he was paying $25 a month for two rooms, under an agreement whereby the landlord was to heat one of them. The defendant denied she agreed to furnish heat.
Tierney testified the temperature in his apartment on Jan. 16 was begtween 53 and 52 degrees 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Wednesday, November 8, 1922
Births
Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hyatt of 284 East Main street are the parents of a daughter, born Tuesday afternoon at St. Mary's hospital 
Schenectady Gazette, Thursday, May 15, 1924
Births
Daughter Beverly Jane, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert George Traxon, 101 Cleveland avenue 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Thursday, October 30, 1924
Around the City
A daughter was born this morning at St. Mary's hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hyatt of 188 Division street 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Thursday, February 6, 1930
Matrimonial
Lais-Cronin
Miss Margaret E. Cronin, daughter of Daniel Cronin, and Joseph Lais were married Tuesday evening at the rectory of St. Mary's church. They were attended by Miss Helen Lingenfelter and Benjamin Pastore 
On April 4, 1930 Ward B. Hyatt, 38 year old Foundry Metal Molder born in New York, who had been 20 years old at the time of his marriage; Margaret G., 37 year old born in New York, who had been 20 years old at the time of her marriage; Leonard J., 16 year old Sign Printing Office Apprentice born in New York, who had been attending school; Mildred E., 7 year old born in New York, who had been attending school; Margaret G., 5 year old born in New York; were renting for $18 per month at 40 Prospect Street, Fort Johnston Village, Amsterdam Township [Line: 26] 
On April 4, 1920 Frederick Traxon, 71 year old Widowed Powerhouse Caretaker born in England and had immigrated in 1878, who had been 25 years old at the time of his marriage; was lodging in Arthur Magee's house at 108 Park Place, Schenectady, 3rd Ward [Line: 79] 
On April 15, 1930 Bernard Nolte, 37 year old General Electric Machinist born in New York, who had been 19 years old at the time of his marriage, and who owne a Radio and his own home valued at $5,000; Anna, 39 year old born in New York, who had been 26 years old at the time of her marriage; Agnes, 12 year old born in New York, who had been attending school; Norbert, 8 year old born in New York, who had been attending school; Audrey, 5 month old born in New York; were living at household 116 on Knickerbocker Heights, Amsterdam [Line: 69] 
On April 18, 1930 Martin A. Tierney, 55 year old Locomotive Machinist born in New York, who had been 20 years old at the time of his marriage and who owned his own home; Mary E., 54 year old born in New York, who had been 19 years old at the time of her marriage; Helen B., 29 year old Electric Company Clerical Worker born in New York; Martin H. A., 28 year old U.S. Department of Commerce Special Agent born in New York; were living at 406 Raymond Street, Schenectady, 2nd Ward [Line: 45] 
On April 22, 1930 A. Frederick Lais, 44 year old Spinning Company Laborer born in New York, who had been 22 years old at the time of his marriage; C. Eleanor, 42 year old born in New York, who had been 20 years old at the time of her marriage; J. Francis, 16 year old born in New York, who had been attending school; E. J. Harold, 11 year old born in New York, who had been attending school; M. Eleanor, 9 year old born in New York, who had been attending school; J. Elizabeth, 7 year old born in New York, who had been attending school; A. Frederick, Jr., 6 year old born in New York, who had been attending school; J. R. Robert, 4 year old born in New York; N. Walter, 3 year & 2 month old born in New York; T. Bernard, 1 year & 3 month old born in New York; were renting for $20 per month at 24 Elizabeth Street, Amsterdam, 7th Ward [Line: 24] 
On April 25, 1930 Walter Tierney, 34 year old Railroad Agent and Veteran of World War I born in New York, who had been 22 years old at the time of his marriage; Katherine, 36 year old born in New York, who had been 24 years old at the time of her marriage; Katheryn, 6 year old born in New York, who had been attending school; Muriel, 9 year old born in New York, who had been attending school; Rita, 11 year old born in New York, who had been attending school; were renting for $30 per month at 68 Ravine Avenue, Yonkers, 3rd Ward, Westchester County [Line: 5] 
On May 13, 1930 Albert Barber, 33 year old Rug Mill Weaver born in England and had immigrated in 1911, who had been 23 years old at the time of his marriage and who owned his own home valued at $3,500; Beatrice, 33 year old born in New York, who had been 23 years old at the time of her marriage; Donald, 2 year & 4 month old born in New Jersey; were living at 32 3rd Avenue, Freehold Borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey [Line: 69] 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Thursday, July 2, 1931
With Company G At Camp Smith
Amsterdam Soldiers Enjoying Annual Tou of Field Duty With 105th Infantry
Camp Smith, Peekskill, July 2-(Special)-The members of Company G have now become adapted to the routine of Camp Smith and with the other units of the 105th infantry are looking forward to the remaining days at this beautiful spot with anxious expectation.
The Amsterdam soldiers snapped right into the daily schedule of military discipline and recreation mapped out for the two weeks sojourn here and after shaking off the effects of the long, hot train ride last Sunday, they exhibit all the attributes of seasoned veterans.
Monday found Captain Robert J. Harrison, First Sergeant Willard Landsberg, Sergeants Charles DeGroff, Alfons Trejderowski, Harry D. Whitney, and Joseph F. Lais and Private First Class Benjamin Kaupella on the pistol range firing instruction course and later in the day they fired for records. At the close it was found that two had qualified, Captain harrison making 82 per cent, and Sergeant Whitney 69 per cent. The others are setting back telling what they should have done. Better lukc next year.
Cook Rufus Meeker has been living up to his enviable reputation and has been putting over "eats" with great satisfaction. Mess Sergeant Joseph Lais has shown that he can handle these army rations too.
Monday the boys ate bacon and eggs and bread and butter for breakfast, boiled beef and potatoes for dinner and a cold salad, iced tea and cold fresh fruit for supper.
A number of rumors are floating about the street that before camp duty is over the boys will receive many surprises in the lines of "eats." The cooks havent' hit their full stride yet, but when they do we will all return home with the waist belts extended to the limit. Keep the good work up.
This morning, due to the long period between breakfast and dinner, sandwiches and iced tea were served the Amsterdam boys wherever they were on detail or at drill 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Wednesday, November 25, 1931
Personals
Leonard J. Hyatt, Fort Johnson, is spending an 11-day furlough at his home. Mr. Hyatt, who is a bugler, is stationed at the navel base at Newport, R.I., and upon his return will report for aviation duties 
Evening Recorder, Thursday, January 14, 1932
Personals
Leonard J. Hyatt, Fort Johnson, who enlisted in the United States navy in August, 1931, has been transferred to the Butler's school at the Hampton Roads naval training station for a 16-weeks course 
Schenectady Gazette, Monday, March 18, 1935
Social News
Tierney-Waugh
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Waugh of Troy have announced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Jewel Lauretta Waugh, to Martin A. Tierney of Schenectady. The ceremony took place July 13, 1933, at St. Joseph's Church, Broadalbin, with Rev. Francis heenan officiating. The attendants were Miss Veronica Hickey of Troy and Le Roy Brandt of Brooklyn.
Miss Tierney is a graduate of St. Peter's Academy of Troy and Mr. Tierney is a graduate of the Christian Brothers Academy of Albany 
Evening Recorder, Friday, March 27, 1936
Cranesville and Lower East Main Street Notes
March 27-Miss Agnes Nolte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Knickerbocker Heights, has been ill the past week with a severe attack of scarlet fever 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, April 28, 1936
Ward Hyatt Is Head of Sons Of Union Vets
Local Resident Elected at Meeting of Northern New York Club and Then Chooses Staff Officers
Ward Hyatt, Amsterdam, was elected president of the Northern New York Club, Sons of Union Veterans, at a meeting held in Schectady Sunday night. A supper was served by members of Auxiliary 45, Schenectady, and Past STate Department Commander Charles Schwartz of Schectady was the instaling officer 
Evening Recorder, Friday, July 3, 1936
Social-Personal News
Mr. and Mrs. William Merz, 590 Lower East Main Street, Amsterdam, announce the engagement of their daughter, Charlotte H., to Leonard J. Hyatt, Fort Johnson. The wedding will take place Sunday, July 12 
The Herald Statesman, Yonkers, Tuesday, August 25, 1936
Social Notes of This Vicinity
Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Tierney, with their daughters, Rita, Muriel and Catherine of 68 Ravine Avenue, are vacationing at Eden Mills, Vt. Mr. Tierney will return the end of August and Mrs. Tierney will return after Labor Day with her daughters 
Born Tierney
Obituary Mrs. Joseph B. Lais
News of Montgomery County Illness Fatal To Mrs. Joseph Lais
News of Montgomery County Mrs. Lais Buried
Social-Personal News
Social-Personal News
Social-Personal News Lais-Weaver (Tkacz)
Village Briefs
Announcements Death Notices
Obituary Mrs. Martin A. Tierney
Birthday Anniversary
Social-Personal News Lawn Party
Social-Personal News
Social-Personal News Tenth Anniversary
Social-Personal News
Social-Personal News
Airport Director Not Decided Yet, Says Fitz Gerald Martin A. Tierney To Be Employed Temporarily to Assist Aldrich in Adjusting Accounts
Social-Personal News
Hagaman Army Private To Take School Course
Main Street
Coming Events Of Busy Group At Cranesville
Montgomery County to Send 40 Additional Selectees to Induction Center at Albany Board 384 Announces 13, One Replacement, Leaving March 18
Social and Personal For Miss Nolte
Social-Personal News For Miss Nolte
Cranesville and Lower East Main Street Notes
Social-Personal News Voight-Nolte
McGovern-Tierney Bridal in Indiana
Cranesville and Lower East Main Street Notes
Social-Personal News
Amsterdam Soldier Is Promoted to Sergeant
Social-Personal News
Social-Personal News Turowski-Lais
All Selectees Not Inducted Into U.S. Army Number Who Left Here Saturday for Albany Are Returned but Some Will Go Probably in Future Call
Social-Personal News Soldier Brothers Wed
Social-Personal News Nolte-Dohen
Discharged From Army, Returns to Home Here
Coast Guardsman Pays Visit to Parents Here
One Brother Promoted Another Aviation Cadet
Returns to Duty After Enjoying Visit at Home
Funeral of Daniel Cronin
Parents Notified of Arrival in No. Africa
Glancing Backward Twenty Years Ago
Home From No. Africa For Visit of 10 Days
Brothers Are Sergeants, Both Pre-War Veterans
Social-Personal News Obituary Ward B. Hyatt
Funerals Funeral of Ward B. Hyatt
Four Recruits From Here in 'Leathernecks'
Social-Personal News
Home After Completing 51 Missions Unscathed
Gets New Assignment As an Army Instructor
Arrives From England To Enjoy 10-Day Visit
Pvt. Francis J. Lais Pvt. Harold E. Lais T/Sgt Robert N. Natola Pvt. Fred A. Lais, Jr. Seaman 2/C Robert R. Lais Four Sons, Son-in-Law Represent Lais Family In the Armed Forces of the United States
Obituaries Jacqueline Herbert School 16 Student
Sleeping Sickness Caused Death of Child, Aunt Says
Arrives in England, Wife Here Informed
Social-Personal News Dean-Hyatt
Social-Personal News Announce Engagement
Returns to Panama After Leave at Home
Cited for Heroism in Aid of Four Wounded
In Service Awarded Arrowheads
Released From Armed Services In Service Promoted at Okinawa
Social-Personal News Gets Medical Discharge From Navel Hospital
Funerals Funeral of Adam Voight
Foreign War Veterans and Auxiliary Install
Social-Personal News Obituary Death of Infant
Births
Birth Record
Social-Personal News Janetsky-Kiskis
Social-Personal News Quackenbush-Hyatt
Social-Personal News Lais-Bemis
Pulse of the City Births
Village Briefs
Birth Record
Social and Personal Reisigl-Hyatt
Social-Personal News
Social-Personal News Birth Record
War Disaster Military Corps Gets Recruits
Social-Personal News Calls From Okinawa
Birth Record
Miss Blanchard To Be Bride
Diamond Beauty Shop Announces That Agnes Nolte Voight Formerly Associated With Holzheimer & Shaul's Beauty Salon Is Now Connected with Diamond's Beauty Shop
Social-Personal News Birth Record
Edith Blanchard Is Married at Zion Lutheran
Recent Weddings Wed at Zion Lutheran
Obituary News Walter J. Tierney Railroad Ticket Agent Death Notices
Traffic Crashes Claim 2 Lives In One Day Yonkers Man Thought Dead at Wheel in Post Road Accident
Police Checking Theft Rumor
Walter J. Tierney Funeral in Yonkers
Births
Social-Personal News
Obituaries Frederick A. Lais
Dorp Woman Hurt In Auto Accident; Had Learner Permit
Social-Personal News Anniversary Observed
Social and Personal Miss Nolte Engaged
Shower Honors Miss Ada Jones At Broadalbin
Birth Record
Suit Over Death of Yonkers Man Brings $15,000
Social and Personal
Social-Personal News For Miss Nolte
Social-Personal News
In Fraternal Circles
Social-Personal News Ellers-Nolte
With Amsterdam Boys in Service Assigned to MATS Unit
Plays Part
Social-Personal News
Market Fire Damages Put At $20,000
Twins Have Party
Investiture Ceremony of St. Mary's Girl Scouts
Promoted in Japan
Enters School
Joins Fraternity
Obituary Mrs. Frederick A. Lais
Funerals Funeral of Mrs. Lais
Maves-Barber
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Knickerbocker Hts., Mrs. Charles Maves, 12 Arnold Ave., and Mrs. Jacob Reisigl, 20 Glen Ave., attended the graduation exercises of Norbert Nolte, Tribes Hill, at Siena College, Loudonville, May 31
Takes Teaching Post
Birth Record
Society Miss Hyatt To Wed
Social and Personal Miss Hyatt To Wed
Social and Personal Tolson-Hyatt
Social Notes Wedding an Event of March At St. Ann's in Amsterdam
Miss Hyatt to Wed
Tribes Hill Entry
Sandra A. Tierney Elected At Syracuse
Elected To Office
Social and Personal Lucas-Hyatt
Jacob Reisigl, Prominent Local Sports Figure, Succumbs at 69
Funeral of Jacob Reisigl
Miss Lais Engaged
Betrothed to Mr. McGaffin
Birth Record
Schuylerville Woman Burned In Kitchen Of Home
Miss Cummings Betrothed To Martin K. Tierney
On Dean's List
Lanay Cummings, Martin Tierney Wed in Double Ring Ceremony
Young Ariman Badly Injured
Lais Improves From Auto Crash Injury
Lais on Way To Recovery
Social and Personal For Miss Lais
Social and Personal McGaffin-Lais
Social and Personal
Sandra Tierney Fiancee Of Sienna Alumnus
Social and Personal Dick-Voight
Born Tierney
Miss Sandra R. Tierney Bride Of Michael Wirhouski, Siena Senior
Wed Today
85 In Area Get Siena Diplomas Schuylerville
Master's Degree
Donald Lais John Lais Victim of tragedy Saved by rescuers Amsterdam Boy Drowns, Brother Saved Rescuers Save John Lais, 8, But Fail to Revive Donald After Boys Wad in Deep Water Near Batchellerville Younger Brother Revived Young Lais and his brother, wading at a beach off the south shore road in the Town of Edinburg, in the vicinity of Betchellerville Bridge, six miles south of Northville, which is neither a public nor private facility, were also believed to have stepped off suddently into six feet of water. Authorities said in that area, there is a sudden drop in water depth. It was also reported neither youth could swim. The two Amsterdam boys had been camping in the area, which is not far from the Laekland House Restaurant on the south shore road, with their grandfather, Stephen Osowicki of 35 Brant Ave., Fort Johnson, who was on the shore when the fatal incident occurred. Both boys were immediately pulled out of the water, following their outcries, by Alvin Starin, 37, of Scotia, who had been swimming in the same area and was in his bathing suit. Artificial respiration was immediately applied and the younger Lais, who had never been completely unconscious, soon recovered. Attemps to revive Donald at the beach failed and he was taken to the Northville firehouse where a resuscitator was also used to try and bring him back to consciousness. Attempts to revive him were also made in the Lip ambulance on the way from the beach to Northville. Following artificial respiration and resuscitator attempts, which were carried out during a period of about one-hour-and-a-quarter, the 10-year-old boy was pronounced dead by Dr. Sonya Hoffman of Ballston Spa. A verdict of accidental death due to drowning was later issued by Dr. William J. Hickey, Saratoga County coroner.
Services Held For Sacandaga Bathing Victim
Honored at Surprise Fete
Social and Personal Birth Record
Joins Firm
Social and Personal To Wed Local Man Litchfield Reunion
Social and Personal Miss McClure Is Wed to Mr. Lais
Miss Marion Frances McClure of Troy became the bride of Charles Joseph Lais in St. Patrick's Church, Troy. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard S. McClure of Troy. The bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Lais of Amsterdam.
Mrs. Traxon, City Resident, Dies at 73
Birth Record
Traxon-December 16, 1962, Robert G., age 77 years, husband of the late Florence Van Denburgh of 113 So. Ferry street; father of Beverly and John R. Traxon; grandfather of Mark Traxon; brother of Mrs. Anna Nolte, Mrs. Beatrice Maves and Mrs. Margaret Rycycle of Amsterdam, Ny. Funeral service will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Griswold funeral home, 1867 State street, Woodlawn. The funeral home will be open Tuesday eveing after 7 o'clock. Interment, Prospect Hill cemetery, Goversville, NY
On the Social Scene
Union Honors Half-Century Members
Nine Guardsmen Training at Dix
Car Rams Pole, Driver Injured
497 Students Register at G-C School
On The Social Scene Engaged to Wed
Betrothed
Three Persons Hurt in Four Area Accidents
News from Tri-County Villages, Towns Fultonville Couple Engaged
Fiancee of Mr. Brosnan
The Rev. Norman Stephen officiated at the Sunday marriage of Miss Barbara Catherine Natola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Natola of Fultonville, and Michael Vincent Brosnan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Brosnan of Queens Village, L.I. The ceremony was held in St. Cecelia's Church, Fonda.
On The Social Scene St. Cecelia's Church Scene Of Fonda Wedding Ceremony
Broadalbin Couple Exchange Vows at St. Joseph's Church
Fultonville Anniversary Party Given
Born Lais
On The Social Scene
Bride-Elect
Fiancee of Navy Man
Prospective Bride
Honor Group Holds Tapping Ceremony
Schuylerville Junior Honor Unit Inducts
The Presbyterian Church of Tribes Hill was the setting Saturday for the marriage of Miss Roberta M. Natola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Natola of Fultonville, and Allen L. Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville V. Bailey of Jesup, Iowa. The Rev. Eugene Bilotti officiated.
Miss Natola Weds Navy Man In Ceremony at Tribes Hill
Birth Record
Wins Citation
Performing in Las Vegas
Going to San Diego
Marriage Solemnized At St. Luke's Church
Rites in Amsterdam Unite Miss Mead, Richard Lais
Earns Promotion
Veteran Capenters Honored
Lais Infant Succumbs at Amsterdam
Deaths
Obituary Joseph Lais
Prospective Bride
Fonda
Quackenbush Gets $2,500 Scholarship
On The Social Scene
Dear Editor Suggests Vote
Rensselaer Laura Smyth, High School Student Dies
Albany JC's Honor Broadalbin Teacher, Hope House Founder
Obituary Earl P. Voight
News of Area Servicemen Air Force Promotes K. A. Hyatt
Birth Record
News of Area Servicemen Commended
Tolson is Supervisor Candidate
On The Social Scene Miss Cheney, John Lais United in Marriage
Wedding Rites Held At St. Mary's Church
Political Advertisement
Amsterdam Obituaries Leonard J. Hyatt
Area News Math Degrees
Birth Record
Wed in Germany
Win Watervliet Awards
Amsterdam Area Deaths, Obituaries Joseph B. Lais
Obituary Also Survives
Joseph Lais, Amsterdam, Dead at 65
Social Scene Birthday
Rachel Marie Bailey, shown at four months, and Christopher Allen Bailey, at three years, are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Allen L. Bailey of Hagaman and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Natola of Fultonville and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Bailey of Jesup, Iowa. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Klatt of Marshalltown, Iowa
News from Tri-County Villages, Towns Elizabeth Hinkle Dies at Hospital
Tri-County Area News Rites Are Held For Mrs. Hinkle
Schuylerville Scholars
Election Results
place of issuance: New York
last residence: Fulton, New York
death date:
estimated age at death: 68
Broward News Recent real estate transactions in Northeast Broward are listed below. Next week, The Herald will publish sales in Northwest Broward. The lists are taken from the Broward County records office by ISC. An asterisk indicates a condominium. Information not listed was not available.
CHARLES J. LAIS,SR.
SARATOGA JUSTICE RUNNING ON EXPERIENCE
TRAXON, MICHAEL L.
Bernard George Lais, Bradenton
Obituary Robert R. Lais
Roberta M. Natola, 60, of St. Hwy 67, Johnstown, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning at St. Clare�s Hospital in Schenectady.
Lais, Francis John
Mrs. Lais
Mrs. Jane Lais, 94, of Amsterdam, New York passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at the River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam, New York.
RITA E. TRAXON
Eleanor M. Natola, 89, of S. Madison Ave., formerly of Fultonville passed away peacefully Wednesday evening at Wells Nursing Home in Johnstown with her loving family by her side. She was born in Amsterdam March 25, 1921 a daughter of the late Frederick and Eleanor (Traxion) Lais.
Mr. Harold E. Lais, Sr., 92, of Amsterdam, New York passed away Monday, January 3, 2011 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital.
DONNA LAIS
Biography
Lucien Joseph Piccirillo, Sr.
Obituary ELIZABETH JULIA LAIS TUROWSKI
Vermont man dies rescuing nephew at Emerald Isle
Man drowns off Emerald Isle
Lais, John A.
Obituary Condolence:
MARGARET A. PAWLOWSKI KLOCK
Amsterdam-
On November 24, 2011, Margaret A. (Klock) Pawlowski, formerly of Pattersonville Road, Amsterdam, NY, passed away peacefully at the River Ridge Living Center, after a long illness. Born February 16, 1918 in St. Johnsville, NY, she was the daughter of Lewis and Elvira (Curtis) Klock. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Edward M. Pawlowski; brother, Ward Klock; sons, Edward R. Farrell and Ronald L. Farrell; son-in-law, Louis P. Gentile; and grandson, Joseph Lais . She is survived by her daughters, Roberta M. Gentile of Johnstown, NY, and Rosemary (Thomas J.) Lais of Amsterdam; daughters-in-law, Lucille Farrell of Hagaman, NY, and Ida Farrell of Gilbert, AZ; and a niece, Sally (Klock) Kleiman of Mentor, OH; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. As per Margaret's wishes, there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Cremation will be at Vale Crematory, Schenectady, with burial in the St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Amsterdam. Memorial contributions in Margaret's name may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Barter & Donnan Funeral Home, 1 N. Melcher St., Johnstown, NY. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.barterdonnan.com.
On November 24, 2011, Margaret A. (Klock) Pawlowski formerly of Pattersonville Road, Amsterdam, NY passed away peacefully at the River Ridge Living Center, after a long illness.
The Times Record, Troy, Thursday, *** **, 1936
At the Samaritan Hospital, *** **, 1936. To Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Tierney, a daughter, Sandra Anne. Mrs Tierney was formerly Jewel Waugh 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Friday, January 15, 1937
Margaret Gertrude Cronin, 24, wife of Joseph B. Lais, 315 Division Street, died this morning at 5 o'clock in St. Mary's Hospital, where she was taken Thursday. Death was due to pneumonia. Ill but a few days, her death will be a shock to all who knew her. She was a member of St. Mary's Church and received her education in St. Mary's Institute.
In 1930 she was married to Mr. Lais. Others who survive her are one son, Charles C. Lais; her father, Daniel Cronin; one brother, Daniel Cronin, Jr., Alden Lair, N.Y., and several aunts and cousins 
Schenectady Gazette, Monday, January 18, 1937
Amsterdam, Jan. 17-Margaret Gertrude Cronin Lais, 24, wife of Joseph H. Lais, 315 Division street, died Friday morning in St. Mary's hospital following several days' illness of pneumonia. The funeral will be held Monday morning at the Ouderkirk and Riley funeral home and at St. Mary's church, with interment in St. Mary's cemetery.
Mrs. Lais was a member of St. Mary's church and was educated at St. Mary's Institute. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Charles C. Lais; her father, Daniel Cronin; a brother, Daniel Cronin, Jr., Alden Lair, and several aunts and cousins 
Schenectady Gazette, Tuesday, January 19, 1937
Amsterdam, Jan. 18-The funeral of Mrs. Joseph Lais was held this morning at St. Mary's Church, where Rev. Andrew J. Lenahan celebrated a high mass of requiem. Bearers were James Carey, Harold Carey, Francis Lais, Edward Lais, James Green and Sheldon Green. Interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery 
Evening Recorder, Thursday, July 22, 1937
Miss Jane Weaver, 100 Pawling Street, Hagaman, is spending two weeks in Amsterdam with Mr. and Mrs. John Wojcik. Miss Weaver's engagement to Edward Lais, also of Hagaman, has been announced. She will be an August bride 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, August 11, 1937
The marriage of Miss Jane Weaver and Edward Lais, which was scheduled to take place during the present month, has been indefinitely postponed 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, September 1, 1937
Miss Jane Weaver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Tkacz, and Harold Edward Lais, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lais, Hagaman, were married in St. Stanislaus Church Thursday morning, August 26, at 9 o'clock by the Rev. Anton Gorski. The double ring ceremony was used. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Weaver, brother and sister-in-law of the bride. The bride was gowned in white satin and wore a veil with beaded crown. She carried an arm bouquet of white roses, gladioli and baby's breath. the bridesmaid was attired in a blue gown with matching accessories and carried a bouquet of pink roses and gladioli.
Following the ceremony the bridal party enjoyed a dinner at the bride's home. The newly married couple will reside at 10 pawling Street, Hagaman, and they have the best wishes of their many friends 
Evening Recorder, Saturday, May 28, 1938
A son, Harold Edward, Jr., was born Tuesday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Edward Lais, 100 Pawling Street. Both mother and baby are doing well 
Schenectady Gazette, Wednesday, November 30, 1938
Traxon-November 27, 1938, Frederick Traxon, age 78 years, husband of the late Hannah Duffy, formerly of Amsterdam, N.Y.
Funeral service, to which relatives, friends, Montgomery Lodge No. 47, I.O.O.F. and St. Paul's Lodge No. 17, I.O.O.F., are invited, will be held Wednesday morning at 1 o'clock from the Griswold funeral home, 1867 State street, Woodlawn. St. Paul's Lodge No. 17, I.O.O.F., will hold services Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. The funeral home will be open to friends Tuesday evening after 7 o'clock. Interment in Evergreen Memorial cemetery. Amsterdam papers please copy 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, March 28, 1939
Mrs. Mary Ellen Duffy Tierney, wife of Martin A. Tierney, a former resident of Amsterdam, died at her home, 1022 Raymond Street, Schenectady, Saturday. Mrs. Tierney was born in Schaghticoke, a daughter of Thomas and Anna Duffy. She went from this city to Schenectady to make her home 26 years ago and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church there. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Miss Helen Tierney, Schenectady; two sons, Martin, Troy, and Walter, Yonkers; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held this morning at St. John the Evangelist Church in Schenectady, and interment was in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Thursday, March 30, 1939
Miss Eleanor Lais was the guest of honor at a party held at her home recently in honor of the celebration of her 18th birthday. Games were played and refreshments were served. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lais, and son, Mrs. Fred A. Lais...Robert Natola [future husband of Eleanor], Fred Lais 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, May 29, 1939
A lawn party in honor of Harold Lais, Jr., was given Sunday afternoon, on the occasion of his first birthday anniversay, at 100 Pawling Street, Hagaman. Refreshments were served and games were played.
Those present were: Eleanor and Betty Lais...Harold Lais, Jr....Walter, Robert, Fred and Bernard Lais...Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lais, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lais...Cecilia, Chester and Chedson Lais [nickname for Joseph B.'s son Charles] 
Evening Recorder, Thursday, October 26, 1939
Norbert Nolte, Lower East Main Street, left Sunday for Brooklyn Navy Yard to join the Coast Guard service. He is to be aboard the U.S.S. "Spencer" 
Evening Recorder, Thursday, November 16, 1939
A birthday party for Miss Audrey Nolte was given recently on her 10th anniversary at her home on Knickerbocker Heights, Cranesville. The entertainment consisted of games, after which a luncheon was served. The guest of honor was the recipient of many gifts.
Others present were: Anna, Agnes and Audrey Nolte 
Evening Recorder, Monday, December 4, 1939
Norbert Nolte, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Lower East Main Street, visited his parents before he left on a 1,000-mile sea voyage aboard the Coast Guard cutter, U.S.S. "Spencer." Mr. Nolte is an apprentice seaman in the Coast Guard Service, in which he enlisted a month ago 
On April 1, 1940 Fireman Norbert B. Nolte, 18 year old born in New York, who had completed 4 years of High School and had been residing in Amsterdam on April 1, 1935, was living aboard the Coast Guard Cutter U.S.S. Spencer ported at Richmond Borough, Richmond County [Line: 43] 
On April 2, 1940 Ward Hyatt, 48 year old Machinery Manufacture Iron Moulder born in New York, who had been employed 18 weeks during 1939 and made $576 that year working 40 hours per week, and who had completed the 8th Grade; Margaret, 46 year old born in New York, who had completed 1 year of High School; Mildred, 17 year old born in New York, who was attending school and had completed 2 years of High School; Margaret, 15 year old born in New York, who was attending school and had completed the 7th Grade; were renting for $20 per month at 90 Main Street (as they had been five years previously) in Fort Johnson Village, Amsterdam [Line: 28] 
On April 3, 1940 Martin A. Tierney, 69 year old Am. Locomotive Company Machinist born in New York, who had made $1200 during 1939 working 40 hours per week, had completed the 8th Grade, and who owned his own home valued at $3,500; Helen B., 45 year old born in New York, who had completed the 8th Grade; were living at 1022 Raymond Street (as they had been five years previously) in Schenectady, 2nd Ward [Line: 45] 
On April 9, 1940 Martin A. Tierney, 38 year old Private Practice Accountant born in New York, who had been employed 40 weeks during 1939 and made $0 that year working 44 hours per week, but received more than $50 from other means, and who had completed 3 years of College; Jewel L., 31 year old unemployed Personnel Company Stenographer born in New York, who had completed 4 years of High School; Sandra A., 3 year old born in New York; Martin, Jr., 1 year old born in New York; were renting for $40 per month at 2335 16th Street (as they had been five years previously) in Troy, 14th Ward, Rensselaer County [Line: 20] 
On April 10, 1940 Walter Tierney, 44 year old Electric Railroad Ticket Agent and Veteran of World War I born in New York, who had a Social Security Card and full deductions being withheld, who had been employed 52 weeks during 1939 and made $1,955 that year working 48 hours per week, and who had completed 4 years of High School;
Katherine, 46 year old born in New York, who had completed the 8th Grade; Rita, 21 year old Tag and Label Manufacturer Stenographer born in New York, who had been employed 48 weeks during 1939 and made $990 that year working 40 hours per week, and who had completed 4 years of High School;
Muriel, 18 year old born in New York, who was currently attending school and had completed 1 year of High School;
Catherine, 16 year old born in New York, who was currently attending school and had completed the 8th Grade;
were renting for $30 per month at 68 Ravine Avenue (as they had been five years previously) in Yonkers, 3rd Ward [Line: 55] 
On April 19, 1940 Harold Lais, 21 year old Rug and Carpet Manufacturer Card Room born in New York, who had been employed 40 weeks during 1939 and made $1,000 that year working 40 hours per week, and who had completed the 8th Grade; Jane, 26 year old born in New York, who had completed the 8th Grade; Harold, 1 year old born in New York; were renting for $10 per month at 96 Pawling Street (as they had been five years previously) in Hagaman, Amsterdam [Line: 60] 
On April 19, 1940 Frederick Lais, Sr., 53 year old Rug and Carpet Manufacturer Loom Finer born in New York, who had worked 40 hours per week, and who had completed the 8th Grade; Eleanor C., 52 year old born in New York, who had completed 3 years of High School; Eleanor M., 19 year old born in New York, who was attending school and had completed the 7th Grade; Elizabeth, 17 year old New Worker born in New York, who was attending school and had completed 2 years of High School; Frederick, Jr., 16 year old born in New York, who was attending school and had completed the 8th Grade; Robert, 14 year old born in New York, who was attending school and had completed the 7th Grade; Walter, 13 year old born in New York, who was attending school and had completed the 4th Grade; Bernard, 11 year old born in New York, who was attending school and had completed the 4th Grade; were renting for $10 per month at 106 Pawling Street (as they had been five years previously) in Hagaman, Amsterdam [Line: 77] 
On April 19, 1940 Albert Barber, 43 year old Rug Mill Weaver born in England, who had been employed 51 weeks during 1939 and made $3,000 that year working 22� hours per week, who had completed the 8th Grade, and who owned his own home valued at $2,500; Beatrice, 43 year old born in New York, who had completed the 7th Grade; Donald, 12 year old born in New Jersey, who was attending school and had completed the 6th Grade; were living at 34 Ford Avenue (as they had been five years previously) in Freehold [Line: 57] 
On April 22, 1940 Francis Lais, 25 year old Rug and Carpet Manufacturer Roving Carrier born in New York, who had been employed 40 weeks during 1939 and made $800 that year working 24 hours per week, and who had completed 2 years of High School; Norma, 19 year old born in New York, who had completed 3 years of High School; Elizabeth Reisler, 42 year old Divorced Mother-in-Law who had been born in New York and had completed the 8th Grade; were renting for $12 per month at 171 Pawling Street (as they had been five years previously) in Hagaman Village, Amsterdam [Line: 8] 
On April 27, 1940 Bernard Nolte, 47 year old Rug Mill Machinist born in New York, who had been employed 52 weeks during 1939 and made $1,400 that year working 40 hours per week, who had completed 2 years of High School, and who owned his own home valued at $2,000; Anna, 49 year old born in New York, who had completed 3 years of High School; Agnes, 22 year old Independent Hair Dresser born in New York, who had been employed 30 weeks during 1939 and made $175 that year working 16 hours per week, and who had completed 4 years of High School; Audry, 10 year old born in New York, who was attending school and had completed the 5th Grade; were living at 121 Knickerbocker Heights(as they had been five years previously) in Amsterdam [Line: 6] 
On May 22, 1940 Robert G. Traxon, 50 year old Locomotive Moulder and Ellis Hospital Gardener and Watchman born in New York, who had been employed 52 weeks during 1939 and made $1,200 that year, who had completed the 8th Grade, and who owned his own home valued at $1,500; Florence A., 45 year old Leather Book Keeper and Law Office Stenographer born in New York, who had completed 1 year of College; Beverly J., 16 year old born in New York, who was attending school and had completed 2 years of High School; Jack R., 12 year old born in New York, who was attending school and had completed the 5th Grade; were living at 1940 Mott Street (they had been living in another home in Schenectady five years previously) in Aqueduct, Niskayuna Township [Line: 68] 
Evening Recorder, Tuesday, May 21, 1946
Norbert Nolte, Knickerbocker Heights, who joing the U.S. Coast Guard last October, visited at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Nolte, Saturday and Sunday. He has been transferred to the Coast Guard cutter "Campbell," bound for Greenland for three months 
The Times Record, Troy, Tuesday, June 4, 1940
Thomas F. FirzGerald, commissioner of public works, declared today that administration officials have not decided upon a successor to Robert Aldrich, Troy Airport director, who has been appointed airport engineer for the American Airlines at LaGuardia Field, New York City.
Since the reorganization of the Public Works Department, following the layoff of one hundred men as an economy measure, John Deignan, foreman in the Public Works Department for several years, has been assinged to the airport in charge of the office work.
This was necessitated by the layoff of Martin A. Tierney, accountant, who was in charge of the bookkeeping work. Mr. Tierney was among the one hundred dismissed as an economy measure. He will be re-employed for a week or so to assist Mr. Aldrich in adjusting accounts, the commissioner stated 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, September 24, 1940
Norbert Nolte of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter, "Campbell," has returned to New York City after a visit of a few days at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Knickerbocker Heights. He spent about three months doing ice patrol with the Coast Guard near Greenland, and when his ship sails on its next voyage will be bound for duty at an undisclosed destination 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, November 18, 1940
Robert N. Natola
Robert N. Natola, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Natola, 161 Willow Street, Hagaman, who enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps on September 17, at the local recruiting station has been selected to pursue a course of instruction in airplane mechanics at the Rising Sun Aircraft School, Philadelphia, Pa. This is one of the eight civilian aviation schools designated by the government to instruct the Army Air Corps enlisted personnel in airplane mechanics. This course will alst six months and Natola will be trained in the general construction principles, maintenance repair and replacement, minor repair and inspection of the complete airplane, engine and airplane equipment; also the care na duse of material, tools and equipment used in the hangar. Upon completion of this course Private Natola will be retunred to mitchel Field or some other Air Corps station to perform the duties of a specialized air mechanic.
Since his enlistment Private Natola has been on duty with the Air Base Squadron, Second Air Base Group, Mitchel Field, L.I 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, January 11, 1941
Our former townsman, Norbert Nolte, mailed his Christmas cards from Lisbon, Portugal, and they were a bit late in arriving. He's a Navy man now, on the U.S.S. Campbell 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, February 8, 1941
Cranseville, Feb. 8-Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wiegleb and Earl P. Voight, Amsterdam, were entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Knickerbocker Heights.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Knickerbocker Heights, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Agnes Beatrice Nolte, to Earl P. Voight, Amsterdam. The wedding will take place in May 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Thursday, March 13, 1941
Forty additional trainees for Selective Service ahve been called on the seventh induction order by the three draft boards of Montgomery County, and they will leave next week for the Albany induciton center...Ten of hte 40 selected are volunteers, Board 384 having six who offered to report for training prior to the time of regular call.
The complete lists: Baord 384-V-702-Richard Robert Lais, Tribes Hill 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, May 17, 1941
Miss Doris E. Greene, 43 Bayard Street, was hostess at a variety shower given Thursday night at her home for Miss Agnes Nolte of Knickerbocker Heights. The rooms were decorated with garden flowers.
Those present were...Mrs. Alfred Hungerschafer...Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Mrs. Harold Lais, Mrs. Fred Lais, Mrs. Ward Hyatt...Betty Lais...Peggy Hyatt, Eileen Hyatt...Audrey Nolte, Theresa Hungerschafer 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, May 28, 1941
A personal shower was given recently by Miss Eileen Hyatt and Mrs. Fred Lais in honor of Miss Agnes Nolte whose marriage to Earl Voight will take place May 29. The house decorations conformed to the color schem of pink and white. Games were played and prized awarded.
The invited gustes were...Mrs. Jacob Reisigl...Mrs. Edward Lais, Mrs. Francis Lais...Mrs. A. Hungerschafer...Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Mrs. Ward Hyatt...Audrey Nolte, Peggy Hyatt and Agnes Nolte 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, May 28, 1941
Cranesville, May 28-Norbert Nolte, member of the Coast Guard, stationed at St. George, S.I., spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Knickerbocker Heights.
Mrs. Bernard Nolte recently had the misfortune to fall and sustain a double fracture of the left arm and a bruides side. Mrs. Nolte was taken to St. Mary's Hospital where special tratment was administered and the fracture reduced. Mrs. Nolte is now at her home, Knickerbocker Heights 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, June 2, 1941
Miss Agnes Beatrice Nolte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Knickerbocker Heights, Truax, and Earl P. Voight, son of Adam Voight, 83 Union Street, were married Thursday night at 8 o'clock in St. Mary's Church. The Rev. Joseph F. Mornhan officiated at the ceremony. Miss Eileen Hyatt, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor. Francis Goessens, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man. The attendants were recipients of personal gifts.
The bride wore a dress of dusty pink with accessories to match. Her corsage was of Sweetheart roses and sweet peas. The maid of honor was dressed in Eleanor blue with corresponding accessories. The shoulder bouquest she wore was made up of Token roses and lilies of the valley. The bride's mother, Mrs. Nolte, was attired in a purple print sheer dress with matching hat and corsage of Sweetheart roses and sweet peas.
A reception for the immediate family and friends was held at the home of the bride's parents on Knickerbocker Heights.
The bride is a graduate of St. Mary's Institute and is a beautician. The bridegroom is associated with his father in the furniture business. The bride was honored wtih pre-nuptial parties given by Mrs. Fred Greene and daughter, Doris Greene, also by the bride's aunts, Mrs. Ward Hyatt and Mrs. Fred Lais.
Mr. and Mrs. Voight left for a wedding trip to Niagara Falls. For going away the bride wore a rose suit with blue accessories. On the return trip they will visit the sister and brother of the bridegroom in Hornell and Syracuse, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Voight will be at home at 83 Union Street after June 9 
The HeraldStatesman, Yonkers, Thursday, June 26, 1941
Announcement has been made of the marriage on May 25 in Madison, Ind., of Miss Rita Tierney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Tierney of 68 Ravine Avenue, to Raymond McGovern, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward McGovern of 58 Portland Place.
Miss Kay Tierney was her sister's maid of honor and Edward McGovern, Jr., his brother's best man.
The bridegroom is working on a defense project in Charleston, Ind., where the couple are making their home 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Friday, September 26, 1941
Cranesville, Sept. 26-Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Knickerbocker Heights, were recent visiors of their son, Norbert Nolte, member of the Coast Guard, New York City. While there Mr. and Mrs. Nolte visited the Catholic Soldiers and Sailors Home on Lexington Avenue. In addition to the patrol work, as member of the Coast Guard, Norbert Nolte is taking a course of study at New York University 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Friday, January 16, 1942
Robert Lais, who has been seriously ill at his home, 14 Park Street, is showing slow but satisfactory improvement 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, February 9, 1942
Robert N. Natola
Mitchel Field, Feb. 9-Promotion of Robert N. Natola, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Natola, Chestnut Street, Amsterdan, from corporal to sergeant in the Army Air Forces was announced here today.
he enlisted in the Air Corps 16 months ago and has made a fine record in the service, as evidenced by his advancement.
He is a member of Headquarters and headquarters Squadron of the First Air Support Command, which, under the command of Colonel Whiiliam E. Kepner, has the function of providing all types of aviation which may be required to insure the success of the army ground forces 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, February 10, 1942
Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Lais, 14 Park Street, announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Julia, to John Turowski. The wedding will take place Saturday morning, February 14, at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's Church 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, February 16, 1942
Miss Elizabeth Julia Lais, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Lais, 14 Park Street, became the bride of John William Turowski, son of Mrs. Caoline Turowski, 62 Reid Street, at the nuptial ceremony which took place in St. mary's Church Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, the Rev. Harvey J. Thompson officiating.
The bride was gowned in poudre blue crepe and wore a black hat with matching accessories. Sweetheart roses, orchids and sweet peas formed her corsage. The maid of honor was the bride's sister, Miss Eleanor Mary Lais, who was attired in navy blue silk jersey with accessories to correspond, and her corsage was of Talisman roses and blue sweet peas. Edward R. Turowski was his brother's best man.
The mother of the bride was dressed in navy blue silk jersey and the bridegroom's mother in poudre blue crepe. Their shoulder bouquests were of carnations and roses.
The bride attended the St. Mary's institute and is employed by the Sheepskin Lining Company, Inc. Mr. Turowski attended St. Stanislaus School and is employed by the Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Company, Inc.
Pre-nuptial parties for the bride were given by Mrs. Ward B. Hyatt, Mrs. Bernard Nolte and Miss Eleanor Lais.
Those attending the wedding from out of town were Miss Helen Tierney, Mrs. Robert Traxon, Schenectady; Miss Carol Hyatt, Albany; Mr. and Ward B. Hyatt, the Misses Eileen and Peggy Hyatt, Fort Johnson; Mrs. Louise Fraser, Gloversville; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte and Audrey Nolte, Knickerbocker Heights 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, April 13, 1942
The following is a list of those who left here Saturday morning for Albany: John Steve Turowski, 14 Park Street 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, May 5, 1942
Two brothers of this city, both soldiers in the United States Army, and two Amsterdam young women were married Saturday morning in two different church ceremonies here. At 10:30 o'clock in St. Mary's Church, Miss Eleanor Mary Lais, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Lais, 14 Park Street, became the bride of Sergeant Robert N. Natola, son of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Natola, St., 3 Chestnut Street.
An hour later, at 11:30 o'clock, in the Second Presbyterian Chruch, Miss Mary Barbara Aldi...and Private First Class George J. Natola, Jr...were married.
The Rev. Harvey J. Thompson, assistant priest at St. Mary's, performed the nuptial ceremony for Miss Lais and Sergeant Natola. Miss Aldi acted as maid of honor for Miss Lais and Private Natola was best man for his brother. During the ceremony, Professor James Gilmore played the Mendelsshn "Wedding March" and "On This Day, O Beautiful Mother." Miss Lais was dressed in a powder blue suit of wool with brown military accessories and a corsage of American Beauty roses. The maid of honor wore a pearl gray suit of covert with dusty pink accessories and a corsage of pink Briarcliff roses.
Mrs. Lais wore a crepe gown of navy blue, a blue hat and a corsage of blue and white sweet peas, while Mrs. Natola was attired in navy blue alpaca with a blue hat. She wore a corsage of red and white snapdragons.
A wedding dinner was enjoyed at Orsini's Restaurant by the immediate families and friends. Sergeant and Mrs. Robert Natola will make their home at Hempstead, L.I. Mrs. Natola, the former Miss Lais, attended St. Mary's Institute. Sergeant Natola, a 1935 graduate of St. Mary's Insitute, is stationed with the Army Air Corps at Mitchel Field, L.I.
Betty Turowski and Mary Aldi were hostesses at a shower for Miss Lais before her marriage.
Miss Aldi and Private Natola were married by the Rev. Frank T. Rhoad...Mrs. Eleanor Natola was matron of honor and Sergeant Robert N. Natola best man...The bride and matron of honor were attired the same as at the previous wedding an hour earlier.
Before her marriage, Miss Aldi was guest of honor at a shower given for her by Eleanor Lais and Angela Aldi 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Friday, August 14, 1942
The marriage of Miss Mathilda Dohen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Dohen, Woodlawn, N.Y., to Norbert Nolte, U.S. Coast Guard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Amsterday, R.D. 6, took place Wednesday at 10 A.M. in St. Barnabas Church, Woodlawn. the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Michael O'Reilly performed the ceremony and celebrated a nuptial mass. Miss Betty Dohen, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and the bridegroom was attended by his father.
Palms, gladioli and asters decorated the altar, The organist, John Gurscher, Richfield, Conn., played "Bridal Chorus" from "Lohengrin," "Ave Maria," "O Lord, I Am Not Worthy" and as the recessional Mendelssohn's "Wedding March."
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore her mother's wedding own of white satin and lace and a full length veil caught to a triara of seed pearls. She carried a prayer book trimmed with gardenias and ribbons.
The maid of honor was gowned in light green satin with a lace overskirt and wore a green Martha Washington cap. Her bouquet was of pink and white gladioli.
The bride's mother wore luggage brown with matching accessories and the bridegroom's mother soldier blue with blue and whit eaccessories. Both had corsage bouquets of Talisman roses.
The bridal couple went to Asbury Park, N.Y. for their wedding trip, Mrs. Nolte wearing a dress of soldier blue jersey, a matching top coat and a corsage of gardenias for traveling.
The bride is a secretary in the British Consulate in New York City. Mr. Nolte, who is a graduate of St. Mary's Institute, is a second class machinist's mate in the United States Coast Guard and is stationed at Montauk, L.I.
Attending the wedding from here were Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Miss Audrey Nolte, Mrs. Ward B. Hyatt, Mrs. Fred A. Lais 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, September 22, 1942
Private John S. Turowski
Private John S. Turowski, Company C, 3rd Battalion, Signal and Radio Corps at Fort Monmouth, N.J., has received a medical discharge from the U.S. Army and has returned to his home, 14 Park Street. Private Turowski entered military service April 11, 1942 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, February 1, 1943
Motor Mech. (1C) Norbert B. Nolte
Norbert B. Nolte, who is a first class motor mechanic in the Coast Guard, together with his wife, returned to New York City after enjoying a furlough of one week at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Knickerbocker Heights. He enlisted in the Coast Guard in October, 1939. He expected to be in New York for a short time before being assigned to active duty again 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, May 15, 1943
T. Sergt. Hazlett Quackenbush, Jr.
[Future husband of Peggy Hyatt]
Two Tribes Hill boys, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Hazlett Quackenbush, are going ahead in the armed forces. Staff Sergeant Hazlett Quackenbush, Jr., has been promoted to techinical sergeant in the Army Air Forces in New Mexico. He was home recently on a seven-day furlough and left last Saturday for Topeka, Kan., to prepare for duty overseas. He is first radioman now 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, June 22, 1943
Private Frederick A. Lais, Jr.
Private Frederick A. Lais, Jr., of the Medical Corps, has returned to his post at Camp Myles Standish, Boston, Mass., after enjoying a furlough of a few days with his mother, Mrs. Fred A. Lais, at their home, 14 Park Street 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, August 10, 1943
In addition to those previously mentioned, the late Mr. Cronin also leaves a grandon, Chetson Lais 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder and Daily Democrat, Thursday, September 30, 1943
Private Frederick A. Lais, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Lais, 14 Park Street, have received word of the safe arrival in North Africa of their son, Private Frederick A. Lais, Jr., who is attached to the Medical Corps. Before going overseas, he was at Camp Miles Standish, Boston, Mass 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, December 18, 1943
Dec. 19, 1923-Robert Thomas Lais died 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, December 28, 1943
Private Frederick A. Lais, Jr.
Private Frederick A. Lais, Jr., 14 Park Street, has arrived at his home for a ten-day furlough after having served in the North African campaign in Medical Hospital Ship Platoon. At the expiration of his leave he will report to Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Friday, January 7, 1944
Sergeant (T) Robert N. Natola
The recent holiday season meant that much more to Mr. and Mrs. George J. Natola, 7 Ellsworth Street, when one of their two sons in the service was able to get home for his first Christmas furlough in three years. The two sons of Mr. and Mrs. Natola are both sergeants and are both pre-Pearl Harbor servicemen. Sergeant Technician Robert N. Natola, who was home during the Yule season for the first time in three years, entered the Air Corps September 17, 1940, at Mitchell Field, New York, and is now stationed at Morris Field, Charlotte, N.C 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, March 6, 1944
Ward Bennett Hyatt, 296 East Main Street, died early Sunday morning in the Albany Hospital following a long illness. He was born in Ulster County March 10, 1892, and had been a resident of this city for the past 20 years. He was employed as a moulder by the General Electric Company. He was a member of St. Mary's Church and the Holy Name Society and was a past commander of the Sons of Union Veterans.
Surviving Mr. Hyatt are his wife, the former Margaret Traxon; one son, Leonard, two daughters, Eileen and Margaret; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hyatt, Schenectady; one brother, Otis, Scotia; two sisters, Mrs. James Redmond and Mrs. George Middleton, Schenectady, and three grandchildren 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, March 8, 1944
The funeral of Ward B. Hyatt was held this morning at 9 po'clock at the Boice funeral home, and 9:30 o'clock at St. Mary's Church where the Rev. Philip Grady was celebrant at a high mass of requiem. Sisters of St. Joseph at St. Mary's Hospital and a delegation of student nurses there were among those in attendance at the church service. there were a number of floral expressions of sympathy and spritual bouquets, among the former being peices from the Fort Johnson Fife and Drum Corps, students of St. Mary's Hosptial, and St. Rose College, frineds at iron goundry of G.E. building 95, Martin Jay Dress Corporation and Sons of Union Veterans, A.H. DeGraff Camp 19. The bearers were Private Frederick Lais, Edward Lais, Henry Cole and Charles Niedermeyer.
Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery where the Rev. Joseph Griesmer conducted the committal services.
Father Grady visited the funeral home Tuesday night and led in the recitation of the Holy Rosary.
Attending the funeral from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Otis Hyatt, Scotia; Mr. and Mrs. George Middleton, Miss Middleton; Mrs. Robert Traxon, Mrs. Delia Redmond, Schenectady; Private Frederick Lais, Newport News, Va 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Friday, March 10, 1944
Edward A. Chmura, husband of Mrs. Rose Chmura, 11 Miniaville Street, Harold Lais, husband of Mrs. Jane Lais, 19 Slater Street, Harry Johnson, son of John Johnson, 72 Grove Street, and Erwin Marshall, son of Mrs. Freda Cramer, 18 Academy Street, all of Amsterdam, were accepted for service in the United States Marine Corps and left the Albany recruiting and induction station Wednesday to begin recruit training at Parris Island, S.C.
Private Lais has been employed by the General Electric Co., Schenectady. He has three brothers in services, Francis, 28, serving with the Arnt overseas, Fred, 21, Army Medical Corps, stationed in Virginia, and Robert, 18, who just finished "boot" training in the Navy. Private and Mrs. Lais are the parents of two children, Harold, Jr., 6, and Mary Jane, 4 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Friday, March 10, 1944
Harold Edward Lais, 19 Slater Street, who joined the United States Marine Corps and left Thursday for Parris Island, S.C., was given a farewell party before his departure by fellow wmployes at the General Electric Company who presented him with a purse 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Friday, March 17, 1944
T. Sergt. Hazlett Quackenbush, Jr.
Completing 51 missions over enemy territory without mishap, but with an experience loaded with thrills and excitement is the record of Technical Sergeant Hazlett Quackenbush, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Hazlett Quackenbush, Tribes Hill, who has just arrived home from new Guinea to enjoy a well earned leave until April 3. Sergeant Quackenbush looks upon his record with modesty but it is quite appatent he saw plenty of action with the Army Air Forces aloft and he is among the lucky ones to return.
Entering the service July 8, 1942, he attended specialists' schools to qualify as a radio operator and gunner and as such he was a crew member of America's big bombers that are causing so much distress to the enemy. Rolling up an impressive record of over half a hundred missions aloft has rightly earned Sergeant Quackenbush the pleasure of a trip back home and he intends to enjoy every minute of it with his family 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, May 9, 1944
T/Sergt. Hazlett Quackenbush, Jr.
Technical Sergeant Hazlett Quackenbush, Jr., U.S. Army Air Forces, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hazlett Quackenbush, Tribes Hill, who completed 51 missions over enemy territoy without mishap, and who was awarded the Air Medal, has been appointed an instructor at Chatham Field, Ga., and has reported there for duty. Sergeant Quackenbush enjoyed a 21-day leave at the home of his parents in Tribes Hill before going to his new post 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, June 14, 1944
Private Frederick A. Lais, Jr.
Private Frederick A. Lais, Jr., of the Medical Hospital Ship Platoon, arrived here last Sunday from England to enjoy a furlough of ten days at the home of his paents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Lais, 14 Park Street. Private Lais entererd the service February 3, 1943, and took his basic training at Camp Pickett, Va., and then had four months of secondary training at Camp Miles Standish, Boston, mass. He went overseas with the Medical Hospital Ship unit. At the conclusion of his furlough he will report to Camp Shanks, N.Y 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, August 12, 1944
Another Amsterdam family well represented in the armed forces is that of Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Lais, 14 Park Street, who have four sons and a son-in-law serving Uncle Sam.
Private Fred A. Lais, Jr. was inducted February 10, 1943, ad saw service with the Medical Corps in North Aftica and Italy later going to England. He is now stationed at Fort Reynolds, O.
Private Francis J. Lais, inducted September 22, 1943, trained at Fort McClellan, Als., and Fort Meade, Md., prior to his departure overseas in February of this year. He is with the American forces in Italy and in June, had an audience with His Holiness Pope Pius.
Entering the Navy last January, Robert R. Lais, seaman, 2d class, received his preliminary training at Sampson, N.Y., and went from there to Norfolk, Va., thence to Panama. He is now somewhere in the Pacific war zone.
The last of the brothers to leave for military service, Private Harold E. Lais, was inducted into the Marine Corps March 9, 1944, and following basic training at Parris Island, S.C., is stationed at present at Camp LeJune, New River, N.C.
Sergeant (T) Robert N. Natola, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Lais, is a pre-Pearl Harbor serviceman, having joined the Air corps in September, 1940, at Mitchel Field, N.Y. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. George J. Natola, 7 Ellsworth Street 
The Herald Statesman, Yonkers, Friday, October 27, 1944
Jacqueline Herbert, a first grade pupil at School Sixteen, died suddenly Wednesday at the home of aunt, Mrs. Walter J. Tierney of 29 Rose Hill Terrace.
Born in New York City on Sept. 23, 1937, she was the only daughter of Samuel T. and Maude Feeley Herbert. She came to Yonkers at the age of five and made her home with her aunt.
She leaves only her parents 
The Herald Statesman, Yonkers, Monday, October 30, 1944
Mrs. Walter J. Tierney of 29 Rose Hill Terrace, aunt of seven-year-old Jacqueline Herbert, who died Wednesday, took exception today to the cause of death given Friday to The Herald Statesman by County Medical Examiner Amos O. Squire. The child died at the house of her aunt with whom she resided.
Dr. Squire had told the paper that an autopsy performed at St. John's Riverside Hospital disclosed that the girl died of "acute meningitis and bronchial pneumonia."
Mrs. Tierney said that the death certificate signed by the Medical Examiner gave the cause of death as "acute encephalitis" or sleeping sickness.
Asked to explain the discrepancy, Dr. Squire stated that "encepahilitis is a form of meningitis."
The secondary cause of death on the certificate, he said, is "bronchial pneumonia, lower lobe of right lung" 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Friday, December 29, 1944
Master Sergeant Robert N. Natola
Mrs. Robert N. Natola, 68 Elizabeth Street, has received word of the arrival in England of her husband, Master Sergeant Robert N. Natola. Sergeant Natola is a pre-Pearl Harbor serviceman, having enlisted in the Air Corps September 17, 1940 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, January 13, 1945
The marriage of Miss Eileen Hyatt, daughter of Mrs. Ward Hyatt and the late Mr. Hyatt, and First Liuetenant William H. Dean, Canadian Highland Infantry, took place Saturday, January 6, at St. Mary's rectory. The Rev. Joseph A. Griesemer officiated and the attendants were Miss Mina Sara and Leonard J. Hyatt.
The bride was dressed in sea blue needlepoint crepe with brown accessories and wore a corsage of baby chrysanthemums. The maid of honor wore brown needlepoint with aqua accessories and a corsage of chrysantemums.
Mrs Hyatt, mother of the bride, was attired in aqua crepe and wore a corsage of American Beauty roses.
A reception was held at the bride's home following the ceremony.
Mrs. Dean is a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School and St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing. Lieutenant Dean is a graduate of the University of Toronto 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, February 6, 1945
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kiskis, 294 East Main Street, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Marion Kiskis, to Robert R. Lais, seaman, second class, U.S.N.R., son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lais, 14 Park Street. Seaman Lais is spending a 30-day leave at his home 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, February 20, 1945
Seaman 2/C Robert R. Lais
Seaman 2/C Robert R. Lais has left after spending a 30-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lais, 14 Park Street. He expects to return to Panama, where he was previously stationed for 10 months 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, March 20, 1945
Sgt. Francis J. Lais
Sergeant Francis J. Lais, 14 Fairmont Avenue, this city, received a personal citation from Major-General John E. Dahlquist of the 36th Texas Infantry Division as a result of heroic achievement in combat on November 7, 1944, in France. The citation reads:
"The 2nd Platoon of Company L was advanicing across mountainous terrain when the enemy suddnenly opened fire with mortars and artillery, wounding seven of the men, including the aid man, and pinning the platoon to the ground. Private Lais suffered a leg wound, but ignoring the pain of his own injury, went immediately to the aid of the most seriously wounded soldier whose right arm had been almsot severed from his body. He then dressed the wounds of three of his comrades and made certain that all the casualties had been properly treated before attending to his own wound. The patients were evacuated along a mountain trail subject to direct enemy observation and shellfire. Disdaining personal safety, Private Lais unselfishly assisted the soldier who had lost his arm, helping him over the difficult path and insuring his safe arrival at the aid station."
Sergeant Lais, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lais, 14 Park Street, was inducted September 22, 1943, and received basic training at Fort McClellan, Ala. He went oversears in February, 1944, and served in Italy.
He has received the Expert Marksman's Medl, the Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, four Oak Leaf Clusters and the Purple Heart. His wife, Norma E. Lais, is residing at the Fairmont Avenue address 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, July 28, 1945
Staff Sergeant Francis J. Lais...of Amsterdam, have been awarded the Bronze Arrowhead to wear on the European Theater of Operation Riggon. The Arrowhead indicated participation in the Riviera invasion.
Lais lives at 14 Fairmont Avenue...now with the 36th Division of the Seventh Army in Germany 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Thursday, January 17, 1946
PFC Frederick Lais, 14 Park Street, was recently honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. entering service February 3, 1943, he participated in the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central European campaigns as a member of the Fourth Armored Division. He wears the Presidential Citation, European-African-Near Eastern Campaign ribbon, three bronze stars, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Medical badge and American Theater ribbon
Word has been received by Fred A. Lais, Sr., 14 Park Street, that his son, S 1C Walter Lais, now stationed at Okinawa, has recently been promoted to Carpenter's Mate third class 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Thursday, September 27, 1945
Seaman 1/C Robert R. Lais
Seaman First Class Robert R. Lais, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lais, has returned to his home at 14 Park Street after receiving a medical discharge at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital on September 12. He spent 20 months in the Navy, a year of this being at Panama, three months at Norfolk, Va., and the balance of the time aboard ship in the Pacific area 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, November 14, 1945
Chief Petty Officer Norbert Nolte, New York City, attended the funeral 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, April 8, 1946
Mrs. Eleanor Lais, Mrs Victoria Gizelback, Mrs. Martha Seigle, Mrs. Pearl Thomas, Mrs. Lena Zanella, Mrs. Eva Hermance and Mrs. Anna Richiazzi
amsterdam Post, 55, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Ladies' Auxiliary conducted a joint installation of officers in the post rooms, 11 EAst Main Street, Sunday afternoon which brought out a large attendance, it being one of the outstanding annual events in the programs of the two organizations.
Past President Victoria Gizelbach installed the officers of the Ladies' Auxilliary as follows...senior vice president, Nellie Lais 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Thursday, April 18, 1946
George Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Voight, Amsterdam R.D. 6, died a few hours after birth in St. Mary's Hospital this morning. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Eugenia, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte.
Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery 
The Herald Statesman, Yonkers, Tuesday, *** **, 1946
Smyth-To Francis and Muriel Tierney Smyth, 29 Rosehill Terrace, *** **, a daughter, Susanne Kay 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, *** **, 1946
Twin daughters were born this morning in St. Mary's Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Natola, 60 Brookside Avenue 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, October 23, 1946
Miss Marion Kiskis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kiskis, 10 Corey Street, and Albert Janetsky were married Saturday [This article is included only as a follow up to the 'Evening Recorder' article of February 6th, 1945 announcing the engagement of Robert R. Lais to Marion] 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, February 22, 1947
The married of Miss Margaret G. Hyatt, daughter of Mrs. Ward B. Hyatt, Fort Johnson, and the late Mr. Hyatt, to Hazlett J. Quackenbush, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Hazlett J. Quackenbush, Tribes Hill, took place Sunday, February 16, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church. A double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Moyer.
Miss Charlotte Frazier, Fort Johnson, was maid of honor and the bridesmaids were Mrs. Earl Dufel, Tribes Hill, and Mrs. Edith Gardinier, Fort Johnson. Miss Mary Louise Gardinier acted as flower girl and Miss Patty Gardinier carried the bride's train. The best man was William Clas, Resselaer, and Earl Dufel and Robert Lais were ushers.
The bride, given in marriage by her brother Leonard J. Hyatt, wore a white brocaded satin gown, colonial style, with lace trimming and a long train. Her full length veil was caught to a beaded coronet and she carried a colonial bouquet of white roses and orchids.
The attendants also wore colonial gowns, with matching floral headpieces and shoulder length veils, Miss Frazier being attired in yellow, Mrs. Dufel in orchid and Mrs. Gardinier in aqua. Each had a colonial bouquet of mixed flowers. The flower girl was dressed in yellow taffeta with pale green bows and carried a bouquet of mixed flowers while the train bearer wore a white embroidered dress.
The bride's mother wore a light blue dress with corresponding accessories and a corsage of red roses. The bridegroom's mother was attired in black and pink and wore a corsage of pink roses.
A reception at the Mohawk Valley Post rooms followed the ceremony and the couple left for a wedding trip to New York City. For traveling, the bride wore a black and white ensemble and a corsage of white roses and orchids.
Mr. and Mrs. Quackenbush will make their home in Fort Johnson.
Out of town guests were present from Fort Johnson, Tribes Hill, Schenectady, Albany and Rensselaer 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, May 21, 1947
In a double ring ceremony in the Baldwin Memorial Chapel of the Second Presbyterian Church April 5, Miss Hazel Bemin, daughter of Mrs. CArrie Bemis, 10 Liberty Street, became the bride of Rober Lais, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lais, 14 Park Street. The Rev. Dr. Frank T. Rhoad officiated.
The bride was attired in a gray gabardine suit with black and white accessories and wore an orchid corsage.
Miss Arlene Bemis, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. She wore a kelly green suit, brown accessories and a corsage of camellias.
The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Walter Lais.
The bride's mother wore a melon colored suit, black accessories and a corsage of roses. The beridegroom's mother was unable to attend because of illness.
A dinner and reception at the home of the bride's mother followed the ceremony.
After a wedding trip to Dover, N.H., Mr. and Mrs. Lais are now residing at 14 Park Street 
The Herald Statesman, Yonkers, Tuesday, *** **, 1947
Smyth-To Francis Peter and Muriel Theresa Tierney Smyth, 42 Rose Hll Terrace, *** **, a son Michael Francis 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, October 28, 1947
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Natola and family have moved from Amsterdam into their newly purchased home on the Auriesville road 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Thursday, *** **, 1947
Among the births Wednesday in the Amsterdam City Hospital were a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lais, 10 Liberty Street 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, January 10, 1948
Announcement is made of the marriage of Mrs. Margaret Hyatt and Jacob Reisigl, both of Fort Johnson, Saturday, January 3, at St. Mary's rectory. The Rev. Frank J. Gilchrist officiated. Mrs. Beatrice Barber and Fred A. Lais, Jr., sister and nephew of the bride, were the attendants.
Mr. and Mrs. Reisigl will reside in Fort Johnson 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Thursday, January 15, 1948
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Jones, Patersonville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Ada Jones, to Frederick A. Lais, 14 Park Street. No wedding date has been set as yet 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Friday, February 20, 1948
Other births in the Amsterdam City Hospital Thursday included a son [Donald, who drowns in 1960] to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lais 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, March 17, 1948
Recently enlisted veterans are pictured above exhibiting their war records at the State Armory last night
to the commanding officer of the Amsterdam unit, 2nd Company, State War Disaster and Military Corps, 105th Infantry.
Corporal John C. Crady, Private Lester A. Kruger, Lieut. Harold E. Barker, 1st Sergeant John Pietrusza and S/Sergeant Francis J. Lais
Getting ready for Federal inspection on March 22, the local unit of the State War Disaster and Military Corps, 105th Infantry, is putting in some busy times at the STate Armory and last night Lieut. Harold E. Barker, commanding officer, checked the records of three new recruits, all World War veterans.
S/Sergeant Francis J. Lais enlisted in the armed forces in 1943 after three years of service with Co. G., NYNG. He trained at Fort McClellan, Ala., with the 142nc Infantry, 36th Division, with which unit he remained until discharged in 1945 after extensive combat experience. He wears the Rome, Southern France, Rhine, Ruhe and Austrian campaign badges. He was wounded on four seperate occasions and is decorated with the Soldier's medal, Purple Heart, with three clusters, Bronze Star, Good Conduct medal, Presidential Citation with cluster, Combat Infantry badge.
Many veterans and citizens desiring to continue or establish military connections, but who, due to age, disability or dependents are unable to serve with military organizations subject to full combat duty in the field, are enlisting in the SWDMC 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, May 1, 1948
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lais, 14 Park Street, talked with their son, Private First Class Bernard G. Lais, by transocianic telephone Firday night, the young man having called from Okinawa in the South Pacific to wish his father a happy birthday.
The local office of the New York Telephone Company notified Mrs. Lais yesterday morning to have her line open at 9:50 o'clock last night and the call came through promptly at that hour. Telephone communication to Okinawa was only recently installed, PFC Lais told his parents.
PFC Lais entered the Army 15 months ago and has been stationed at Okinawa with the Rocket Division for four months 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Thursday, *** **, 1948
Born in St. Mary's Hospital *** **: Son to Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Nolte, 108 Bunn Street Extension 
The Knickerbocker News, Albany, Thursday, January 27, 1949
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Blanchard, Schenectady, have announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Edith Mae Blachard to John R. Traxon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Traxon, Schenectady.
Miss Blanchard is a graduate of Draper High School and is with the Commercial Credit Corporation.
Mr. Traxon attended Christian Brothers Academy and is with Carta Brothers, Inc 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, February 26, 1949
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, *** **, 1949
Born in Amsterdam City Hospital *** **: Son to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lais 
Schenectady Gazette, Wednesday, July 13, 1949
Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Edith Mae Blanchard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Blanchard of Melrose street, to John Robert Traxon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Traxon of Union street. The ceremony was held June 19 at Zion Lutheran Church, Rev. Robert C. Albohn officiating. The church was decorated with white gladioi, stock and pompons. Miss Jane Springer was the vocal soloist.
In the Bridal Party
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white satin with illusion neckline, full skirt and long train. Her illusion veil fell from a crown of seed pearls edged with satin braid. She carried a cascade of white roses and pompons with a purple orchid center.
Miss Joyce J. Smith, gowned in pink, with matching mitts and veil, was maid of honor. Miss Beverly J. Traxon and Miss Ethel L. Blanchard, bridesmaids, wore nile green with matching mitts and hats of horsehair. Attendants carried cascades of roses and baby's breath.
Clayton Cassevah was best man and William Verhagen and Charles Page usered.
A reception for 200 guests was held at the Democratic club on Duanesburg road. The bride's mother wore a lilac taffeta dress with white accessories and the mother of the bridegroom, a white sharkskin suit with black and white accessories. Their corsages were of yellow roses.
Following a weddng trip to New York City, the couple are residing at 43 Snowden avenue. The bride, a graduate of Draper high school, is employed by the Commercial Credit Corp. Mr. Traxon, who attended Christian Brothers Academy is employed at Corla Brothers, Inc 
Schenectady Gazette, Wednesday, July 20, 1949
Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Traxon
Walking down the aisle of the Zion Lutheran Church are Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Traxon, following their exchange of marriage vows at a recent ceremony.
Mrs. Traxon is the former Edith Blanchard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Blanchard of Melrose street, Mr. Traxon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Traxon of Union street.
The couple are making their home at 48 Snowden avenue 
The Herald Statesman, Yonkers, Friday, May 12, 1950
Walter J. Tierney of 42 Rose Hill Terrace, who was killed in Mount Pleasant early this morning when the automobile he was driving collided with a trailer-truck, was a New York Central Railroad ticket agent. He was aveteran of World War I.
Fifty-four, Mr. Tierney had been an agent for the railroad for the last 22 years. He had been assigned first to the Dobbs Ferry station, then for about five years to the Yonkers station and since 1941 to Harmon. He was on his way there when the accident occurred.
Born in Amsterdam, N.Y., Mr. Tierney was a son of Martin Tierney, who resides in Schenectady\, and the late Mrs. Duffy Tierney. He married the former Katherine McGuire of Riverdale in Schenectady on March 17, 1918. the couple came to Yonkers 30 years ago.
Mr. Tierney served in France with the Second Pioneer Regiment in World War I. He was a former member of Post 7, American Legion. He was a communicant of the Church of Christ the King. He belonged to the Order of Railroad Telegraphers.
In addition to his wife and father, Mr. Tierney is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Reta McGovern of East Meadows, L.I., Mrs. Murial Smythe and Miss Kathleen Tierney of Yonkers; a brother, Martin of Troy; a sister, Miss Helen Tierney of Schenectady, and two grandchildren.
Tierney-Suddenly on Friday, May 12, 1950, Walter J., Beloved husband of Katherine McGuire of 42 Rose Hill Terrace. Funeral from yonkers Funeral Home, In., Monday, May 15th at 9:30 A.M. Requiem High Mass at Christ The King Church at 10 o'clock. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery 
The Daily Argus, Mount Vernon, Friday, May 12, 1950
Two automobile accidents were recorded this morning, one in the Town of Mount Pleasant, the other in the Town of Bedford, the first of the year for each community and bringing the Westchester total to 26 compared with 18 at this time last year.
Walter J. Tierney of 42 Rose Hill Terrace, Yonders, was found dead in his automobile after his car was in a collision with a trailer-truck.
The crash occurred about 5 A.M. near the former James estate, proposed site for the Tarrytown-Ossining Hospital.
Trunck driver Fred Werner, forty-six, of RFD 1, Hudson, told police that he was ging south on the road when he saw the sedan moving directly towards him in the wrong lane. He said he swerved to miss the oncoming car but struck it as the truck jumped the curb and knocked down a telephone pole, the van tipping over on its side.
Mount Pleasant Police said that oil and gouge marks found in the southbounc lane, they pointed out, would seem to indicate that Tierney was in the wrong lane.
It is believed that Tierney who was driving to Harmon where he was a ticket agent for the New York Central Railraod, may have been dead before the accident. Police suspect he had a heart attack and that the car was out of control when the collision occurred.
County Medical Examiner's office is expected to rule on the case today.
Tierney was dead behind the wheel when police arrived 10 minutes after the accident. Werner was unconscious when police found him. He was taken to Tarrytown Hospital where he is reported in "fair" condition suffering from shock, possible internal injuries and possible rib and vertebrae fractures.
The front wheels were torn off the truck owned by Albert Hmes of RFD 1, Hudson. The motor of the sedan was thrown across the road, and the front torn to shreds 
The Daily Argus, Mount Vernon, Wednesday, May 17, 1950
Tarrytown-New York Central Railroad police are investigating an unconfirmed and untraceable report that $1,700 in funds of the American Express Co. was taken from the body or car of Walter J. Tierney, Harmon ticket agent for the railroad, killed in a crash here last Friday morning.
A report of unkown origim has been spreading that the ticket agent might have had the money with him for safety on the morning of the fatal accident. However, neither Tierney's family nor the police have been able to verify the report 
Schenectady Gazette, Thursday, June 8, 1950
Funeral services for Walter J. Tierney, 54, of Yonkers, a former Schenectady resident, were held May 15 at Christ the King Church, Yonkers. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery there.
A ticket agent for the New York Central railroad for 22 years, he recently had been working at Harmon.
Mr. Tierney was born in Amsterdam and graduated from St. Mary's Institute there. He lived in Schenectady between 1912 and 1920 and was a veteran of World War I. He is the son of Martin A. Tierney of this city and the late Mary Duffy Tierney.
He died suddenly May 12 as the result of an automobile accident in North Tarrytown.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Catherine McGuire Tierney; three daughters; Mrs. Rita McGovern of East Meadows, LI, and Mrs. Muriel Smythe and Miss Kathleen Tierney of Yonkers; a sister, Miss Helen B. Tierney of this city; and a brother, Martin A. Tierney of Troy 
The Herald Statesman, Yonkers, Monday, *** **, 1950
Smyth-To Francis Peter and Muriel Tierney Smyth, 42 Rosehill Terrace, *** **, a daughter, Maureen Elizabeth 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, September 6, 1950
Mrs. Beatrice Barber, 14 Park Street, has returned from Freehold, N.J., where she attended the wedding of her son, Donald A. Barber, to Miss Lorraine Higgins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Higgins, Tennant, N.J. Mrs. Barber was accompanied by her nieces, Mrs. Agnes Voight and Miss Audrey Nolte 
The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, Thursday, September 14, 1950
Frederick A. Lais of Amsterdam, 65, brother of Mrs. Louise Fraser, 82 Broad street, died at his Amsterdam home Tuesday night after three-months illness.
Other survivors beside Mrs. Fraser are: his wife Eleanor Traxon Lais; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Natola, Fultonville, and Mrs. John Turowskie, Amsterdam; seven sons, Joseph B., Francis J., Harold E., Frederick A., Robert R., Walter T., and Bernard G. Lais, all of Amsterdam; brother Joseph R. Lais, Tribes Hill, and four other sisters; Mrs. Fred Dorman, Broadalbin; Mrs. Julia Waver, Mrs. John Murphy, and Mrs. Frank Rogers, all of Amsterdam.
Lais was born April 30, 1885, in Albany, the son of Joseph and Julia Obertis Lais, but had lived in Amsterdam since 1892.
At the time of his death, he was foreman of the woolen mill of the Bigelow Sanford Carpet Co. where he had been employed for 14 years. Preceding that, he worked for the Mohawk Carpet Mills for about 25 years. As members of Amsterdam St. Mary's church, he married Eleanor Traxon Sept. 16, 1906 
Johnstown Leader-Republican, Saturday, September 16, 1950
Miss Evelyn M. Morris, 1007 Union street, Schenectady, suffered minor injuries to her left knee in an auto accident last night on Route 30 near Cranberry Creek, the sheriff's office reported.
the Schenectady woman was driving on a learner's permit. She was accompanied by Bernard G. Lais, 14 Park street, Amsterdam, holder of a chauffeur's license 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Friday, February 16, 1951
The ninth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Turowski was celebrated with a surprise party at their hom, 123 Brookside Avenue, Wednesday evening 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, February 17, 1951
Miss Audrey Nolte
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Knickerbocker Heights, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Audrey Nolte, to Frederic N. Ellers, Jr., this city, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic N. Ellers, Chatham, N.J., formerly of Amsterdam.
The engagement was made known at a dinner give by Mr. Ellers' brother, Richard G. Ellers, at Chelsea House Wednesday night. Present besides the guests of honor were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Voight, Miss Sally Scott, Miss Patricia Boice and Richard Shutts.
A Fall wedding is planned 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, March 24, 1951
Miss Ada Jones, Pattersonville, who is to be married in the near future to Donald Buyce [This article is included only as a follow up to the 'Evening Recorder' article of January 15th, 1948 announcing the engagement of Frederick A. Lais to Ada] 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, *** **, 1951
Born in St. Mary's Hospital *** **: Son to Mr. and Mrs. Hazlett Quackenbush, Fort Johnson 
The Herald Statesman, Yonkers, Thursday, April 19, 1951
White Plains-A $100,000 suit over the death of a Yonkers man in an automobile accident last May was settled in Supreme Court yesterday for $15,000.
The suir was brought by Mrs. Katherine F. Tierney, of 106 Rosehill Terrace, Yonkers, as administratrix of the estate of her husband, Walter J. Tierney.
Mr. Tierney was killed at 5:30 A.M., last May 12, when the car he was driving collided head-on with a tractor-trailer truck on Route 9 in Mount Pleasant.
The owner and driver of the truck, both from Hudson, were named as defendants. They were charged with negligence on the assertion that the truck had been driving to the left of the road 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, August 11, 1951
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Reisigl, Mrs. Eleanora Lais and Fred Lais have returned from New York City where they attended the funeral of their uncle, Martin A. Tierney 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, September 4, 1951
Miss Audrey J. Nolte was guest of honor at a variety shower at Red Men's Hall recently given by Mrs. Earl Voight, Mrs. Beatrice Barber, Mrs. Eleanor Lais, Mrs. Jacob Reisigl, Mrs. John A. Tesiero, Jr., Mrs. Samuel L. Pepe and Miss Marian Langley.
A luncheon was served from a silver and crystal candlelit buffet table which carried out the yellow and green color scheme. The bride-to-be, who was presented a corsage of pale laventder gladioli, opened her gifts under a white confetti-filled bell.
Miss Nolte is to married September 29 to Frederic N. Ellers, Jr 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Thursday, September 13, 1951
Captain and Mrs. William R. Dean and daughter, Karen, have returned to Southampton, Ontario, Canada, after visiting Mrs. Dean's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Reisigl, Fort Johnson. Mrs. Dean is the former Miss Mildred E. Hyatt 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, September 18, 1951
The Degree Club of Kennyetto Council, 136, D. of P., will meet Wednesday night at 8 o'clock in Kennyetto Hall. The birthday anniversaries of Flora Strack and Eleonor will be celebrated 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, October 2, 1951
Mrs. Frederic N. Ellers, Jr.
The marriage of Miss Audrey Jennine Nolte, daughter of Mr. and Bernard M. Nolte, Knickerbocker Heights, and Frederic Nelson Ellers Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic N. Ellers, Chatham, N.J., formerly of Amsterdam, took place Saturday at 10 A.M. at St. Mary's Church. The Rev. Thomas J. Meehan performed the ceremony and celebrated a nuptial mass. In the sanctuary were the Rev. Joseph C. Beck, pastor of St. Michael's Church, the Rev. Joseph Lamanna, Schenectady, and the Rev. John Caldara, Troy.
Organist and soloist for the mass was the bridegroom's aunt, Mrs. Hannibal Pardi, Schenectady, who sang "Ave Maria," Abt, "On This Day, O Beautiful Mother" and "Mother At Your Feet Is Kneeling." The altar was decorated with bouquets of white chrysanthemums and asters.
Mrs. Earl Voight was her sister's matron of honor and Miss Marion Langley, New York City, and Mrs. John Tesiero were bridesmaids. Miss Eugenie Voight, niece of the bride, acted as junior bridesmaid and Miss Kristina M. Petrosemolo, New Haven, Conn., cousin of the bridegroom, as flower girl.
Richard G. Ellers, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were Norbert Nolte, Tribes Hill, brother of the bride, and Eugene and Hannibal Pardi, Schenectady, cousins of the bridegroom.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white satin gown with standing wing collar and chapel train and a tulle veil fastened to a satin bonnet. She carried a bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley intermingles with ivy.
The matron of honor was gowned in gold antique velvet with matching aht and carried a wedding band of wheat and Fall flowers. The bridesmaids and junior bridesmaid wore turquoise velvet with bouquets similar to the honor attendant's while the flower girl, dressed in white satin with a white aster crown, carried fluers d'amour, ivy and an orchid.
Mrs. Nolte, nmother of the bride, was attired in a teal blue crepe gown and hat and wore an orchid corsage. Mrs. Elelrs, mother of the bridegroom, wore a gown of metalle green satin, a brown hat and a corsage of cypripediums.
A breakfast was served at Hotel Peter Schuyler followed by a reception at the Elks Club.
The couple left later on a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and other western points. For traveling, the bride wore a brown velvet suit, fur cape, brown velvet hat and a white orchid corsage.
The bride is a graduate of St. Mary's Insitute and has been employed in the accounts receivable department of the Mohawk Carpet Mills. The bridegroom attended the Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School, Pasadena Junior College and Occidental Colleg in California.
Mr. and Mrs. Ellers will reside in Madison, N.J.
Attending the wedding from out of town were the bridegroom's grandmother, Mrs. Agnes Ellers, Scotia; Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Nolte, Sr., Washington, D.C.; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nolte and daughter, Barbara, Mr. and Mrs. hal Jones, Robert Traxon, Mr. and Mrs. Hannibal Pardi and family, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mead, Mr. and Mrs. T. Cassella, Mr. and Mrs. L. Cassella, Dr. and Mrs. L. Candela, Mr. and Mrs. M. Monaco, Mr. and Mrs. F. Gianneli, Schenectady; Mr. and Mrs. H. Boyd, Scotia; Joseph Bucci, Albany; Mrs. A. Lorenzo, Saratoga Springs; Miss Anna Maria Gambardella, Buffalo; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Petrosemolo, Jr., and son, Arther, Mrs. J. Morcaldi and daughter, Gloria, the Misses Elena and Mary Petrillo, Anthony Petrillo and Miss Rae Bonio, New Haven, Conn 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, October 8, 1951
Kelly AFB, Texas-Corporal Charles J. Lais, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Lais, 70 Daniels Street, Amsterdam, N.Y., was recently assinged to the headquartes of the Contiental Division, Military Air Transport Service (MATS) here.
Corporal Lais will serve as a statistical specialist with the Continental Division. This division, with two other MATS divisions, forms a wold-wide air route command composed of personnel and equipment from both the Air Force and the Navy. MATS is presently supporting UN troops in Korea with an around-thclock airlift of cargo and personnel to the Far East and the air evacuation of American woiunded to U.S. hospitals.
Corporal Lais attended Central High School in Geneseo, N.Y 
The Times Record, Troy, Thursday, May 1, 1952
Miss Sandra Tierney, above, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Tierney, 18 Woodrow Court, will play the part of "Judith" in R.P.I. Players' production "High Tor." The play will be given Friday and Sunday of this week and Saturday, May 10 at the R.P.I. Playhouse 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, *** **, 1952
A daughter was born *** ** at All Souls Hospital, Morristown, N.J., to Mr. and Mrs. Frederic N. Ellers, Jr., Madison, N.J., formerly of Amsterdam. Mrs. Ellers is the former Miss Audrey Nolte 
The Times Record, Troy, Monday, October 6, 1952
Fourteen-year-old Martin Tierney of 18 Woodrow Court, who was walking trhough the parking lot near the store at 7:45 p.m. saw flames through a window in the rear.
He ran to his home and told his father, Martin A. Tierney, who called firemen 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, *** **, 1952
Barbara and Roberta, twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Natola, were guests at a birthday party Saturday given by their mother in honor of their sixth birthday anniversary.
The guests were their granmother, Mrs. Eleanor Lais, Broadalbin; Elizabeth Ann Turowski, Fred Fred Lais, Mr. and John Turowski, Broadalbin; Barbara June Lais, Steven Lais, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lais, Amsterdam; Mrs. Clarence Hinkle, Mary Hinkle, Bevery Jean Wood, Katharene Conover, Fonda, and Loretta Cranker, Fultonville 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, January 27, 1953
[Top]: Nancy Petrosino, Ann Fahey, Marcia Montmony, Dawn Willey, Ann Perelcich, Anne Spencer, Mary Jane Winkle, Sandra Kerible
[Middle]: Marilyn Sabutis, Sheila Kenna, Theresa Stephens, Mary Beth Murphy, Sandra Lawrence, Patricia Sczerba, Patricia Shelly, Joan Zappone, Maureen Maloney, Joycs DiMezza
[Bottom]: Winifred Davey, Sharon Albertin, Elizabeth DiCaprio, Michele Kenna, Mrs. Michael Kenna, Eugenia Voight, Eileen Green, Sheila Murphy, Carol Klug, Rosemary Persico
A colorful and impressive investiture ceremony was held at St. Mary's Church Sunday afternoon at 2:3 o'clock by Girl Scout Troop 40 of St. Mary's Institute. The Rev. Thomas J. Meehan acted as chaplain for the ceremony. Father Meehanm deliverd a tiemly sermon on scouting laws and the significance of the "Scout Promis." The ceremony was concluded with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, the celebrant being Father Meehan. A reception followed in the rooms of the S.M.I. Social Club in the school building, there being about 115 in attendance. The troop presented a program of folk dancing, games and singing. Guests of honor included Mrs. Dudley L. Moore, executive director of the Girl Scouts, and Miss margaret Keane, first vice president of the council, both of whom spoke briefly and congratulated the members of the troop. Refreshments were served, a huge cake decorating the speakers' table. Senior Scouts acted as hostesses 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Friday, June 26, 1953
HDQS, 2143D Air WEA WG, Japan-An Amsterdam, N.Y., airman who is wielding a potent bat for this headquareters in the Far East Air Force Base Softball League has been promoted to staff Sergeant. Charles J. Lais, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Lais, 70 Daniels Street, Amsterdam, received the advancement it was dislcosed by Colonel James W. Twaddell, Jr., cammander of this wing.
Off duty Sgt. Lais is first baseman for the headquarters softball nine and is one of the league's leading hitters with a .429 average.
He originally entered the Air Force in June, 1950. After basic training, he completed the clerk-typist course at Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. He also attended the IBM Key punch operators' course at Lowrey AFB, Colo. Subsequently he was stationed at Washington, D.C., and in Texas. he came to this headquarters in October of last year.
He is a graduate of W.H. Lynch High School, Class of 1949, in Amsterdam. While there he was active in football and baseball 
The Times Record, Troy, Tuesday, October 26, 1954
Marvin Kevin Tierney [should read Martin Kevin Tierney], son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Tierney, of 18 Woodrow Ct., has left for Miami, Fla., where he will enter the Embry Riddle School of Aviation of Miami University 
The Times Record, Troy, Monday, December 6, 1954
Miss Sandra Anne Tierney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Tierney of 18 Woodrow Ct., recently was pledged to Alpha Rho chapter of Zeta Tau Aplha fraternity at Syracuse University where she is a member of the freshman class 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, December 27, 1954
Mrs. Eleanor (Nellie) Lais, widow of Frederick A. Lais, 43 Broad St., Broadalbin, died early Saturday morning. She was stricken at her home and death occurred while she was being brought to a hospital in this city.,br>
Mrs. Lais was born in Amsterdam Sept. 1, 1887, a daughter of Fred and Eliza Jane Duggy Traxon, and resided here for many years. She had lived in Broadalbin for the last three years and attended St. Joseph's Church in that village. While a residen tof Amsterdam, Mrs. Lais was a member of St. Mary's Church, also of the Degree of Pocahontas, VFW Auxiliary and the Women's Democratic Club, Mr. Lais died Sept. 12, 1950.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Robert Natola, Fultonville, and Mrs. John Turowski, Broadalbin; seven sons, Joseph B., Francis J., Harold E. and Walter T. Lais, Amsterdam, and Frederick A., Robert T. and Bernard G. Lais, Broadalbin; three sisters, Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Mrs. Jacob Reisigl and Mrs. Beatrice Barber, Amsterdam; one brother, Robert Traxon, Schenectady; 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, December 29, 1954
The funeral of Mrs. Eleanor (Nellie) C. Lais, Broadalbin, was held Tuesday morning at 8:45 o'clock at the Boice funeral home and 9"30 o'clock at St. Mary's Church where the Rev. William J. Trevitt, S.J., was celbrant of a high mass of requiem. The Rev. Peter Smith, pastor of St. Joseph's Church, Braodalbin, and the Rev. James W. Carroll, chaplain of St. Mary's Hospital, were present on the altar.
The bearers were John T. Ahearn, Alfred Herman, Robert Haywood, Leonard J. Hyatt, Hazlett J. Quackenbush, Jr. and Charles J. Forman. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery, the committal sercie being conducted by the Rev. Arthur P. Carroll assisted by Father Smith.
Monday evening, the Rev. Thonas J. Meehan visited the funeral home. Services were also held Monday eveing by Kennyetto Council, 136, Degree of Pocahontas, with Mrs. Lillian Strack, Pocahontas, in chargeand by the VFW Auxillary with the president, Mrs. Vera Cudmore, in charge.
Relatives and friends from Broadalbin, Schenectady. Fultonville, Fonda and Tribes Hill attended the funeral 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, April 25, 1955
Mrs. Beatrice F. Barber and Charles Maves were married April 16 by Justice of the peace Oscar N. Clar, Fort Johnson. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Reisigl.
A dinner at Brownie's Restaurant followed the ceremony and Mr. and Mrs. Maves left on a wedding trip to New York City 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Thursday, June 2, 1955
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, June 8, 1955
Norbert B. Nolte
Norbert B. Nolte of Tribes Hill, who received his bachelor of science degree at Siena College last week, has announced that he has accepted a teaching position at Schuylerville Central School. He will teach high school social studies.
Mr. Nolte, a graduate of St. Mary's Institute, Amsterdam, served in the Coast Guard for six years. He is married to the former Matilde Dohen of New York City and they have five children.
Mr. Nolte is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard M. Nolte, Knickerbocker Heights, Amsterdam 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, *** **, 1955
Born in the Amsterdam Hospital *** **: Son to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lais, 30 Mechanic St 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, October 15, 1955
Miss Carol H. Hyatt
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Hyatt, Tribes Hill, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Carol H. Hyatt, to Pvt. Phillip E. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Sanborn, Vail, Mass.
Miss Hyatt is a graduate of Fonda-Funltonville Central School and is presently employed at Rapello's City Pharmacy.
Pvt. Johnson is stationed at Fort Belvour, Va.
The wedding will take place in April 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Thursday, December 29, 1955
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Hyatt, Tribes Hill, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Carol H. Hyatt, to Edward C. Tolson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tolson, 225 Locust Ave.
Miss Hyatt is a graduate of Fonda-Funltonville Central School and is employed at Rapello's City Pharmacy.
Mr. Tolson is a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School and is employed in the Mohawk Carpet Mills.
No wedding date has been set 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, March 12, 1956
Mrs. Edward C. Tolson
Miss Carol Henrietta Hyatt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Hyatt, Tribes Hill, was married Saturday at 2 p.m. in St. Ann's Episcopal Church to Edward Carroll Tolson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tolson, 22 Locust Ave. The Rev. William D. Orr, rector, officiated.
Traditional wedding music was played by Organist Otto A. Miller, Jr.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of roe=sepoint lace over white satin designed with a fitted bodice, Queen Anne neckline trimmed with sequins and perals and a skirt of accordion pleated nylon and rosepoint lace. Her veil was gathered to a sequin and pearl corwn and she carried white carnations centered with a white orchid.
The bride's mother was dressed in aqua with a black hat while the bridegroom's mother wore a blue print dress and black hat. Both mothers had corsages of orchids.
Following a reception at the Bigelow-Sanford Soccer Club, Mr. and Mrs. Tolson left on a wedding trip to New York City. For traveling, the bride wore a brown tweed suit and a white orchid corsage.
The bride is a graduate of the Fonds-Fultonville Central School and is employed in Rapello's City Pharmacy. Mr. Tolson, a graduate of the Wilbur H. Lynch High School, is employed by the Mohawk Carpet Mills.
The couple will reside at Tribes Hill.
Guests from Cranesville, Tribes Hill, New York City and Schenectady attended the wedding 
Schenectady Gazette, Saturday, March 17, 1956
Mrs. Edward C. Tolson
Carol H. Hyatt
[Article is nearly identical to 'Evening Recorder' article of March 12th]
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, April 18, 1956
Miss Sandra J. Hyatt
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Hyatt, Tribes Hill, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Sandra J. Hyatt, to Chester S. Lucas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lucas, 45 Schuyler St.
Miss Hyatt attends the Wilbur H. Lynch High School.
Mr. Lucas is a graduate of St. Mary's Institute and is employed as a carpenter by the E. & F. Constrction Company of Bridgeport, Conn.
A fall wedding is planned 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Friday, April 27, 1956
Sandra Hyatt
Miss Sandra Hyatt, 17, of Tribes Hill, completes the field of nine contestants for the title of "Miss Amvet of Post 21," annual beauty contest held by the local Amvet post in connection with its spring ball, scheduled Saturday night at St. John's Club.
Miss Hyatt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Hyatt, is a junior at Wilbur H. Lynch High School 
The Times Record, Troy, Thursday, May 24, 1956
Miss Sandra A. Tierney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Tierney, 18 Woodrow Ct., and a sophomore at Syracuse University, has been elected to the executive council of St. Thomas Moore Chapel at the university and appointed chairman of one of the standing committees. She also was recently appoiknted junior scholarship chariman by her sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha 
The Times Record, Troy, Thursday, October 25, 1956
Miss Sandra A. Tierney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Tierney, 18 Woodrow Ct., a junior at Syracuse University has been elected ritual chariman of Zeta Alpha sorority. She was on the dean's list throughout her sophomore year 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, October 30, 1956
Mrs. Chester S. Lucas
The marriage of Miss Sandra J. Hyatt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Hyatt, Tribes Hill, and Chester S. Lucas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lucas, 45 Schuyler St., took place Satrudeay at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, the Rev. Harold T. Colburn officiating.
Mrs. Edward C. Tolson, Tribes Hill, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and Miss Sherry Myers, Fonda, was bridesmaid.
The best man was Jack Boggie and the bridegroom's brother-in-law, Francis DiCaprio, served as usher.
Traditional wedding music was played by the organist, Miss Augusta M. Canale.
The bride, whose father gave her in marriage, was gowned in white Chantilly lace and silk nylon tulle over white satin cut with a Sabrina neckline, fitted bodice and long sleeves of lace and a full floor-length skirt of lace and tulle. Her fingertip veil of silk illusion scattered with lace appliques was attached to a crown of lace and sequins and she carried a colonial bouquet of white roses centered with white orchids.
The matron of honor was dressed in coral nylon chiffon with matching crown and carried a colonial bouquet of yellow roses and white carnations while the bridesmaid wore light blue nylon chiffon and carried red roses and white carnations.
The bride's mother wore a brown dress trimmed with white, a white hat and an orchid corsage. The mother of the bridegroom appeared in a blue lace dress and blue hat and also wore an orchid corsage.
Following a dinenr at Hotel Peter schuyler, Mr. and Mrs. Lucas left on a wedding trip to New York City. For going away, the bride wore an orchid knit suit, black hat and a white orchid corsage.
The couple will reside in Danbury, Conn., where the bridegroom is employed as a construction worker.
Guests from Tribes Hill, Cranesville, Saratoga Springs and Rensselaer attended the wedding.
Following the wedding rehearsal Friday evening , the bridal party was entertained at a buffet luncheon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Francis DiCaprio.
A bridal shower for Miss Hyatt was given at the Bigelow-Sanford Soccer Club Oct. 18 by Mrs. Leonard Hyatt, Mrs. William Merz, Mres William Merz, Jr., Mrs Edgar Swart, Jr., Mrs. Edward C. Tolson, Mrs. Jacob Reisigl and Miss Sherry Myers 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, February 25, 1957
Jacob Reisigl
Dead at 69
Jacob Reisigl, a personality on the Amsterdam sports scene since he arrived here 35 years ago, died Sunday night in St. Mary's Hospital, where he had been a patient for 12 days.
Mr. Reisigl, who lived at 20 Glen Ave. and was popularly known as "Jake" to his many friends, was a former professional baseball player, breaking in with a team in New Haven, Conn., after playing school and sanlot baseball.
His baseball travels included a period with the Clevelnad Indians during 1912. He also was owned by the Detroit Tigers, pitched at Providence, R.I., in Puerto Rico, Chattanooga, Topeka, Dallas, San Francisco and Salt Lake City, before quitting organized baseball.
After coming to Amsterdam in 1922, Mr. Reisigl pitched for several local teams until he was forced to retire because of his age. During the past few years he served as umpire-in-chief of the Amsterdam Little League and its successor, the Wee Men's League, and was a familiar figure at games played on Bigelow-Sanford Field.
He was also active in the organization and undertakings of various oldtime ball players' groups and was a familiar figure at many sports events.
Mr. Reisigl, who was born in Brooklyn Dec. 12, 1887, was employed for 30 eyars by the Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., first as a lineman and then as a collector, a poition he held for 12 years until he retired in 1952.
For the last two years, he had served as a special policeman and was stationed as traffic officer at the West Spring School.
Mr. Reisigl was a member of St. Mary's Church and the Sixth Ward Democratic Club.
Mr. Reisigl's first wife was the former Louise Reuss, who died April 28, 1943. On June 3, 1946, he married Margaret Hyatt, who survives him. He also leaves one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Magee, Los Angeles, Calif.; two sons, John J. Reisigl, Tribes Hill, and Donald W. Reisigl, Amsterdam; two step-daughters Mrs. Hazlett Quackenbush, Amsterdam, and Mrs. William Dean, Goderich, Ontario, Canada; one stepson, Leonard Hyatt, Tribes Hill; one sister, MRs. James Hogan, Amsterday; a brother, Willian Reisigl, Brooklyn; also four grandchildren, 14 stepgrandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Thursday, February 28, 1957
The funeral of Jacob Reisigl was held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock at the Boice funeral home and 9"20 at St. Mary's Church where the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward A. Walsh was celebrant of a solemn high mass of requiem. The Rev. Harold T. Colburn served as deacon and the Rev. Edward H. Gilmour as sub-deacon.
The bearers were Hazlett J. Quackenbush, Edward J. Levandowski, Kenneth R. Ferris, Anthony Ruggieri, Carmel Wolfe and Stephen Slezak. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery. Father Gilmour officiating at the committal service.
Representatives of the Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., former baseball associates, officers of the Babe Ruth and Wee Men's Leagues, members of the Recreation Commission and a delegation from the dye department of the Mohawk Carpet Mills attended the funeral mass and also visited the funeral home Tuesday evening. The faculty of the West Spring School paid their respects at the funeral home and Father Colburn led in the recitation of the Rosary there Tuesday evening.
Attending the funeral from out of town in addition to relatives and friends from Tribes Hill were Mrs. ARthur Magee, Los Angeles, Calif; Mrs. Nanny Reisigl, Mrs. Florence Simonetti, Brookly; Robert Reisigl and Robert Reisigl, Jr., Saugerties, and Walter Smith, Schenectady 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, October 15, 1957
Miss Mary Jane Lais
Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Lais, 14 Law Pl., announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mary Jane Lais, to William G. McGaffin, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William G. McGaffin, 44 McNeir Ave.
Miss Lais is a senior in the Wilbur H. Lynch High School
Mr. McGaffin is a graduate of the Wilbur H. Lynch High School and is employed by Ward Products.
No wedding date has been set 
Schenectady Gazette, Friday, October 18, 1957
Miss Mary Jane Lais
[Article is nearly identical to 'Evening Recorder' article of October 15th]
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Thursday, *** **, 1957
Born in the Amsterdam Hospital *** **: Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lais, 19 Gilliland Ave 
The Times Record, Troy, Monday, February 10, 1968
A Schuylerville housewife suffered first and second degree burns after her clothin caught fire Saturday morning in her home.
Mrs. Norbert Nolte of Church St. returned home after treatment for burns, on the uper part of her back. Dr. George Atweed, the woman's husband, a history instructor at the Schuylerville Central School took her to the doctor's office in Greenwich.
Cooking breakfast for her family, Mrs. Nolte said she had turned her back to the stove and believed it was at this time that her smock caught afire.
To extinguish the fire, she rolled on the floor 
The Times Record, Troy, Wednesday, March 5, 1958
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Cummings, 6 Lance Ave., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lanay Judine, to Martin K. Tierney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Tierney, 18 Woodrow Ct.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Troy High School and is now attending Green Mountain College, Poultney, Vt. Her fiance is presently serving with the Coast Guard, stationed at Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn 
The Times Record, Troy, Tuesday, March 25, 1958
Miss Sandra A. Tierney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Tierney, 18 Woodrow Ct., has been named to the dean's list for the first semester in the School of Education, Syracuse University. Miss Tierney, who is a senior, is a graduate of Catholic Central High School 
The Times Record, Troy, Saturday, June 21, 1958
Mrs. Martin Kevin Tierney
Miss Lanay JHudine Cummings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Cummings of 6 Lance Ave., became the bride of Martin Kevin Tierney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Tierney of 18 Woodrow Ct., this morning in Our Lady of Victory Church. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. William P. Casey, and paul J. Engineri, church organist played wedding music. Pals and white gladioli decorated the church.
The bride's gown of silk organza over satin, was styled with a bodice of Alencon lace, a Sabrina neckline, short sleeves, and a chapel train A fingerip veil edged in lace fell from her crown of pearls, and the bride's bouquet was a cascade of white roses, pompons, and ivy. Mr. Cummings escorted his daughter to the altar.
Miss Sandra Ann Tierney, sister of the bridgroom, served as maid of honor, gowned in white frosted nylon over lilac taffeta. Miss Sallie Ann Sook and Miss Carole Jean Crislip, bridesmaids, wore similar gowns of pink and yellow. All wore pearll crowns and carried colonial bouquets of summer flowers.
Bert Stodgell, best man, and James R. Nichols and David Williams, ushers, were Mr. Tierney's attendants.
Receiving her guests in her home following the ceremony, Mrs. Cummings wore a sheath dress of ice blue taffeta with white accessories. The mother of the bridgroom chose pale pink embroidered organza, with pink hat and white accessories.
The bride chose for traveling an avocado sheath dress and white accessories, with which she wore a white orchid corsage. Returning from their wedding trip, the couple will live in Elizabeth City, N.C.
The bride is a graduate of Troy High School, and attended Green Mountain College, Poultney, Vt. Her husband, also a graduate of Troy High School, attended the Embry-Riddle School of Aviation, Miami, Fla. He is presently serving with the U.S. Coast Guard 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, July 7, 1958
Thomas J. Lais, 19, serving with the Air Force in Texas, is a patient in the Lackland Air Force Base hospital with injuries suffered in an accident July 3.
Lais is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Lais of Daniel St. According to a telegram received by the parents, the young airman is unconscious in the hospital but details were not given in the telegram as to how the victim was injured or the extent of his injuries.
Mrs. Lais said this morning she and her husband are preparing to leave for Texas to be with their son 
Schenectady Gazette, Monday, July 14, 1958
Amsterdam-An Amsterdam airman stationed in Texas who was injured in an auto accident on July 3 was reported improved but still in serious condition.
According to authorities at Lackland air force base, Texas, Airman Third Class Thomas J. Lais, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lais, Daniel street, suffered a severe concussion following an auto accident. Lais was a passenger in a car which left the road near Harlington, Texas.
The boys' parents and brothers, Charles and Richard, left for Texas by car immediately after receiving a telegram informing them of the accident. Air force doctors told the family no operation would be necessary. The youth recognized and talked to family members when they visited him at the base hospital.
Lais graduated frm Amsterdam high school last year an denlisted in the air force, January 1 of this year 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, July 23, 1958
Thomas J. Lais, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Lais of Daniel St., is reported out of serious condition at Lackland Air Force Base Hospital, Texas.
Lais, serving with the Air Force, was injured in an automobile accident July 3 and was in a coma for some time as the result of a head injury. He had been a passenger in the car.
His family has returned from a visit to the hosptial. They reported the youth has regained consciousness and is out of danger.
They said that the youth may be transferred to Albany Veterans Hospital when he shows more improvement 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, August 11, 1958
Miss Mary Jane Lais was honored at a greenback shower Aug. 5 at the Rainbow Club. Hostesses for the affair were Mrs. Harold E. Lais, Mrs. William McGaffin, Mrs. Thomas McGaffin, Miss Sandra Lee McGaffin, Miss Elizabeth Ann Turowski, Mrs. John Turowski, Miss Charlotte Wojcik, Mrs. Edward Fahey, Mrs. Thomas Valdi, Mrs. Robert Lais, Mrs. John Tkasz, Mrs. Robert Natola, Mrs. Joseph Lais, Mrs. Peter Delos and Mrs. Raymond Halgas.
Miss Lais, who is to be married to William McGaffin, Jr. Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, was presented a set of luggage from the hostesses under a shower bell.
The color scheme of the decorations was pink and white and tables were adorned with flowers and bridal dolls.
About 200 attended the shower and there were out of town guests from Scotia, Schenectady, Long Island, New Jersey and New York 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, August 26, 1958
Mrs. William G. McGaffin, Jr
Miss Mary Jane Lais, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Lais, 14 Law Pl., became the bride of William G. McGaffin, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William G. McGaffin, 44 McNeir Ave., in a ceremony performed by the Rev. Harold T. Colburn Saturday at 1 p.m. in St. Mary's Church.
Miss Augusta M. Canale, organist, presented a program of wedding selections and sang "Ave Maria" during the ceremony.
The altar was decorated with bouquets of pink and white gladioli. A white runner carpeted the aisloe leading to the altar and the family pews were marked with white satin bows.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride was gowned in white Chantilly lace and nylon net over taffeta fashioned with a strapless bodice, lace jacket and gaulntlets and a hooped skirt of lace and net tiers. Her silk illusion fingertip veil was fastened to a queen's crown of sequins and pearls and she carried a colonial bouquet of white roses, peral-studded stephanotis and a white orchid.
The matron of honor was Mrs. Thomas F. McGaffin, who wore a copy of th ebridal gown n shrimp lace and net with matching crown and veil and carried a cascade bouquet of blue carnations and white roses.
The bridesmaid, Miss Elizabeth Ann Turowski, wore peacock blue and carried shrimp carnations and white roses while the junior bridesmaids, Miss Sandra Lee McGaffin, wore shrimp and carried blue carnations and white roses.
Thomas F. McGaffin was the best man. Ushers were Harold E. Lais, Jr., Spring Valley, John Turowski and Everett Brown.
The mother of the bride was attired in a blue nylon chiffon dress and white hat and wore a corsage of white roses. The bridegroom's mother wore pink chiffon with a white hat and also had a corsage of white roses.
A wedding dinner for the bridal party was served at the White Holland House at Vail Mills and was followed by a reception at the Rainbow Club.
After a wedding trip to New York City, Mr. and Mrs. McGaffin will reside at 14 Law Pl. For traveling, the bride wore a beige linen sheath trimmed with brown, a brown hat and a white orchid corsage.
The bride is a graduate of the Wilbur H. Lynch High School and the IBM Key Punching School.
The bridegroom is also a Wilbur H. Lynch High School graduate and is employed by Ward Products.
Guests attended the wedding from Schenectady, Babylon, L.I., Jackson Heights, Clarksboro, N.J., Scotia, Thompsonville, Conn., Wayne N.J., Broadalbin and Lynn, Mass 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Friday, *** **, 1958
A son, who has been named Gerald Jude, was born *** ** at St. Peter's Hospitel, Roswell, N.J., to Mr. and Mrs. Fred N. Ellers, Jr., former Amsterdam residents. Mrs. Ellers is the former Audrey Nolte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Knickerbocker Heights 
The Times Record, Troy, Thursday, May 28, 1959
Miss Sandra Tierney
Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Tierney of Woodrow Ct., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Sandra Anne, to Michael J. Wirhouski, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wirhouski of Poughkeepsie.
Miss Tierney is a grauate of Catholic Central High School, the Troy Conservatory of Dramatic Art, and was graduated cum laude from Syracuse University, where she was a member of Zeta Tau Aplha sorority and Pi Lambda Theta, nathional women's education honorary. Miss Tierney is a teacher in the Liverpool Central Schools and is doing graduate work at Syracuse University.
Mr. Wirhouski is a graduate of Arlington High School, served four years in the Marine Corps and is an alumnus of Siena College. He is affiliated with the A. C. Nielsen Co., in Chicago, Ill.
An August wedding is planned 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Wednesday, June 24, 1959
Miss Eugenia Voight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl P. Voight, 126 Division St., and David Dick, son of Mrs. Theodore Dick, Amsterdam R.D. 3, and the late Mr. Dick, were married Sunday, June 15, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Church by the Rev. Harold T. Colburn.
Their attendants were Miss Marjorie DeSorbo and Cyril Bintz, Jr.
The bride was given in marriage by her father and wore a ballerina length gown of white Chantilly lace over taffeta and a small white headpiece with a veil. She carried a bouquet of roses and carnations.
Miss DeSorbo wore pink organza with gold and white crown and also carried roses and carnations.
The bride's mother wore a black sheath trimmed with white and ab black and white hat while the bridgroom's mother wore a blue silk dress and whte hat. Both had corsages of orchids.
The ceremony was followed by a reception at the home of the bride's graparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Knickerbocker heights.
After a wedding trip to New Jersey, mr. and Mrs. Dick will go to Augusta, Ga., where the bridegroom is stationed with the Army. Both are graduates of the Wilbur H. Lynch High School.
Guests from Schenectady and Utica attended the wedding 
The Times Record, Troy, Friday, *** **, 1959
At St. Mary's Hospital, *** **, 1959, to Aviation Machinist 3rd Class and Mrs. Martin K. Tierney, a daughter, Darcy Annice. Mrs. Tierney is the former Lanay Judine Cummings 
The Times Record, Troy, Saturday, August 15, 1959
Mrs. Michael J. Wirhouski
St. Jean Baptiste Church was the scene at high noon today of the marriage of Miss Sandra Anne Tierney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Tierney, 18 Woodrow Ct., to Michael J. Wirhouski, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Wirhouski of Poughkeepsie.
Rev. John J. Manning, a member of the faculty of Siena College officiated at the double fring ceremony and Nuptial Mass. The church was decorated with white gladioli and palms. Organ music was provided by Mrs. John W. Schnerr and Miss Mary Foy was soloist.
Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore imported silk mist fashied with a portrait necline trimmed with Alencon lace, pearls and sequins. Designed in princess lines, the gown had a bouffant skirt ending in a chapel train. With it she wore a lace mantilla and carried a cascade of white roses and stephotis.
Miss helen Mitchell was maid of honor, wearing a ballerina length gown of French blue chiffon. The gridesmaids, the Misses Ann hartnett of Syracuse, Kathe Ready of Philadelphia and Shirley Barringer wore identical gowns in shades of romance blue. All wore clutch hats with nose veils and carried sumemr bouquets.
Sanford Hourigan, of Kingston was the best man. Ushering were Martin Tierney, brother of the bride, Richard Lewis and John Hasper.
Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Crooked Lake Hotel. To receive the guests, Mrs. Tierney chose a sheath of light blue organza with a pink hat, mathcing accessories and a corsage of pink roses. The mother of the bridgroom chose a taupe dress with beige accessories and a corsage of yellow reses.
The couple left for a wedding trrip to Maine, ghe bride traveling in a sapphire print dress with mathcin accessories and a white orchid.
Mrs. Wirhouski is a graduate of Catholic Central High School, the Troy Conservatory of Dramatic Art and was graduated cum laude from Syracuse University where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and Pi Lambda Theta, national women's educational honorary. She has done graduate work at the universtiy and will teach in the North Colonie Central School system this fall.
Mr. Wirhouski is an alumnus of Arlington High School and is a senior at Siena College. He is a veteran of four years service in the Marine Corps 
The Knickerbocker News, Saturday, August 15, 1959
Mrs. Michael J. Wirhouski, Jr.
The former Sandra Anne Tierney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Tierney, Troy, was married this morning in the Church of St. Jean de Baptiste, Troy 
The Times Record, Troy, Wednesday, June 8, 1960
Norbert B. Nolte, M.S. in Ed 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, June 11, 1960
Norbert B. Nolte
Norbert B. Nolte, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Knickerbocker Hgts., received his master's degree in education and administration at commencemtn exercises at Siena College Wednesday.
A graduate of St. mary's Institute, he received his bachelor's degree from Siena in 1945. He is a veteran of six years' Coast Guard service in which he became a chief petty officer. He is married to Matilda Dohen of New York City.
Nolte is a history and social studies teacher at Schuylerville Central School 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Friday, August 19, 1960
The second drowning and third fatality in the water at Sacandaga Reservoir this year occurred yesterday at 1 p.m. near the Batchellerville bridge, when Donald Lais, 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lais, 7 Park St., stepped into deep water about 10 feet from shore and went down.
Attempts to revive the boy failed, but his brother, John, 8 year old, who floundered in the water at the same time Donald went under responded to artificial respiration and was in good condition immediately following the accident.
The accident was simliar in nature to one less than two weeks ago at the Sunset Beach Ranch in Broadalbin, when Kenneth James Krutz, 18, of Swart Hill Rd., Amsterdam R.D.3, drowned after stepping off a ledge itno deep water.
The attempts at artificial respiration made at the beach were performed by Starin and Dr. Hoffman, who rushed from her nearby camp to the scene. Trooper D.W. Culbert of the Mayfield barracks of the State Police was investigating officer.
The young victim of yesterday's tragedy was born in Amsterdam July 15, 1950, the son of Walter and Arlene Bemis Lais. He was a fourth grade pupil in Milton Avenue School. He was also a member of Academy School PTA Cub Pack 21 and attended the Second Presbyterian Church.
Besides his parents, he is survived by four brothers, Walter, Robert, John and Jody; two sisters, Karen Sue and Cindy Lou, all of Amsterdam; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Osowicki, Fort Johnson; a great-grandmother, Dora Litchfield, Amesterdam, and several aunts and uncles.
The body was taken to the Riley mortuary where the funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Roland S. Fredericks officiating 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, August 23, 1960
Funeral services for eith-year-old Donald Lais, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lais, 7 Park St., who was drowned last Thursday in the Batchellerville bridge section of Sacandaga Reservoir, were held Monday afternoon at 2 at the Riley mortuary.
The Rev. Roland S. Fredericks, pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, conducted the services.
Bearers were Boy Scouts Douglas Lathrop, Toger Minch, Jr. and William Boswell of Troop 25 and James Lowenhagen of Troop 27. Honorary bearers were Anthony La Greco, jack Topping, Frank Alvarez, Richard Whitford, Shaun Duffy and George Batease, members of Cub Pack 21 of whick the deceased was a member.
Flag beares were Boy Scout David Montenaro and David Singleton of Troop 25.
Assistant Troop 25 Scoutmaster Roger Minch and several Boy Scout delegations attended the rites.
Attending the funeral from out of town were ERvin Litchfield, N.J., Fred Lais, Midland, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lais, Spring Valley.
Sunday evening members of the local plumbers union visited the mortuary 
Schenectady Gazette, Tuesday, August 30, 1960
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Blanchard of Melrose street were guests of honor at a surprise party celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on Aug. 21 at the Eagle's club on Franklin street. Hosts were...Mrs. John Traxon.
Mr. and Mrs. Blanchard have two daughters, Mrs. John R. Traxon...also three grandchildren, Mark Traxon..., all of this city.
Invited were...Mr. and Mrs. John Traxon, Mark Traxon...Mr. and Mrs. Robert Traxon, Miss Beverly Traxon 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, *** **, 1960
Born in the Amsterdam City Hospital *** **: Son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lais, Amsterdam R.D.4 
The Times Record, Troy, Saturday, November 12, 1960
Michael J. Wirhouski of Rochester, a 1960 graduate of Siena College, has been appointed Rochester area medical service representative for J. B. Roerig & Co. pharmaceutical division of Charles Pfizer & Co 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Thursday, June 15, 1961
Miss Marian F. McClure
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard S. McClure, North Troy, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Marian Frances McClure, to Charles Joseph Lais, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Lais, 70 Daniels St.
Miss McClure is a graduate of Catholic Central High School and is employed at the Watervliet Arsenal.
Mr. Lais is a graduate of Lynch High School and served four and a half years in the Air Force. He is employed in the management division of the U.S. Army General Depot at Schenectady.
A reunion of the family of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Litchfiled was held Sunday at St. Casimir's Park.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Steve Osowicki...Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lais, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lais, Donald Bemis...
Cheryl Lais, Karen Lais, Cindy Lais, John Lais, Jody Lais 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, July 8, 1961
Mrs. Charles J. Lais
Miss Marian Frances McClure, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard McClure, Jr., Troy, became the bride of Charles Joseph Lais, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Lais, 70 Daniels St., in a ceremony July 4 in St. Patrick's Church, Troy, performed by the Rt. Rev. Msgr William H. Hunt.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white organza and a fingertip veil caught to a crystal crown. She carried a scascade bouquet of pompons and white roses.
The bride was attended by her sisters, Mrs. Frederick J. Keville as matron of honor and the Misses Joyce and Joan McClure as bridesmaids. They were dressed in blue with crystal crowns and caried sprays of pmpons and roses.
James D. McClure, brother of the bride, was best man and the ushers were Wallace McClure; also a brotehr of the bride, and Richard Lais, brother of the bridegroom. Thomas Keville was ring-bearer.
A reception was held at Germania Hall in Troy.
The bride is a graduate of Catholic Central High School and is employed at the Watervliet Arsenal.
Mr. Lais is a graduate of Lynch High School and is employed at the U.S. Army General Depot at Schenectady.
After a wedding trip in New England, the couple will reside in Troy 
Schenectady Gazette, Saturday, July 15, 1961
Mrs. Charles J. Lais
Marion F. McClure
Richard J. Lais was best man. Walter J. McClure, brother of the bride, ushered. James F. Keville was ringbearer 
Schenectady Gazette, Saturday, September 16, 1961
Mrs. Florence A. VanDenburgh Traxon, 73, wife of Robert J. Traxon of 218 Union street, died yesterday in Ellis Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Hope Falls, Mrs. Traxon lived in Schenectady for the past 50 years after her residence in Gloversville.
Rev. Eric R. King of Stanford Methodist Church will officiate at the funeral service Monday at 2 p.m. in the Griswold funeral home. Burial will be in Prospect Hill cemetery, Gloversville. The funeral home will be open tomorrow night.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Traxon is survived by a daughter, Miss Beverly Traxon; a son, John Traxon, and a grandson, Mark Traxon, all of this city 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Friday, *** **, 1962
*** **, Amsterdam City Hospital: Son to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lais 
Schenectady Gazette, Wednesday, December 19, 1962
In January, 1963 Social Security death benefits for Robert Traxon (aged 77 years), who was born February 26, 1886, were requested by the family [SSAN: 060-18-1153]. Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, September 24, 1963
Michael A. Nolte, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Nolte, Schuylerville, formerly of Tribes Hill, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Knickerbocker Heights, has entered the freshman class at Cornell University 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Saturday, June 27, 1964
[Back]: Oresto Pirfo, William Hausman, Freeman Hovey, Charles Maves
[Front]: John Dulczewski, Frank Leffer, Charles Schwartz, George Hay
Amsterdam Local 6, Carpenters' Union, one of the oldest in the nation, recently paid tribute to 10 veteran members whose years of membership total more than 550: John Dulczewski, 56 years, Frank Leffer, 62 years, Charles Schwartz, 56 years, George Hay, 52 years, Oresto Pirfo, 54 years, William Hausman, 57 years, Freeman Hovey, 55 years, Charles Maves, 58 years. Unable to attend the banquit were Stanley Wrobel, a 55-year member, and Carter Douglas, 57 years. The union, which is headquartered at 28 Brookside Ave. has 90 active members 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Tuesday, December 15, 1964
Nine local area young men are attending eight weeks of basic training in conjuction with the REserve Enlistment Program at Fort Dix, N.J.
Following the initial eight weeks of training, the men may receive a leave and then will enter advanced indicidual training at Fort Dix, enroll in one of the specialist schools at the base or be sent to another Army post for advanced training.
Upon completion of the six months training program they will be assigned to Company C, New York National Guard in Amsterdam, for hometown duty.
Undergoing basic training at Fort Dix are...Private Richard J. Lais, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Lais, 70 Daniel St..., all assigned to Q Company of the 4th Training Regiment 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, March 8, 1965
Thomas J. Lais, 25, of 70 Daniels St., was hurt early yesterday morning when a car he was driving struck a pole on Florida Ave. near the intersection of Broadway.
Officers Albert Palmieri and William Wyszomirski were sent to the scene about 1:20 a.m. and reported they found Lais lying on the sidewalk bleeding from face njuries and complaining of head pains. He was taken by ambulance to St. mary's Hospital.
The officers reported Lais was driving west on Florida Avenue and his car skidded as it entered a curve. The vehicle struck a pole along the south side of the street, then continued about 145 feet and struck a garage.
Lais was thrown out of his car after it hit the pole 
Schenectady Gazette, Tuesday, September 13, 1965
Gilboa-Gilboa-Conesville central school has a registration of 497 students and a number of new faculty member. Norbert Nolte, is the new vice-principal. He teaches senior social studies in addition to carrying on the administrative duties in teh lower building. A graduate of Siena College, he did graduate work at the State University at Albany 
Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Monday, December 27, 1965
Miss Elizabeth Turowski
Mr. and Mrs. John Turowski, 43 Broad St., Broadlbin, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Elizabeth Ann Turowski, to Russell L. Hinkle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russel Hinkle, 46 Bridge St., Broadalbin.
Miss Turowski is a graduate of Broadalbin Central High School and New York School of Interior Desing, New York City. She is employed by Elsie Curran Interiors, Amsterdam.
Mr. Hinkle is a graduate of Broadalbin Central High School and Hudson Valley Commjhnity College and is now a senior at State University College at Oswego.
No wedding date has been set 
Schenectady Gazette, Thursday, January 6, 1966
[Article is nearly identical to 'Evening Recorder' article of December 27th] 
The Leader-Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, Monday, March 21, 1966
Two persons were reported hurt in a 3-car chain reaction accident at 8 Saturday night on the Amsterdam-Perth Road near the Amsterdam Memorial Hospital, according to the sheriff's department.
Frank Prill, Jr., Amsterdam, was driving sout on Route 30 when he stoped his car to pick up three hitchhikers, according to the sheriff's department.
According to the report the Prill auto was struck in the rear by one operated by Bruce E. Kay of Broadalbin and the Kay car was hit in the rear by a car diven by Russell Hinkle, Jr., Broadalbin.
Mrs. Elizabeth Turowski, 22, of Broadlbin, a passenger in the Hinkle vehicle, complained of foot and leg injuries while Thomas Tennant, 16, Braodalbin, complained of right knee injuries and both said they would see their own physicians, according to the sheriff's department 
The Leader-Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, Thursday, December 22, 1966
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Natola of Fultonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Catherine, to Michael V. Brosnan. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin F. Brosnan, Sr. of Queens Village, L.I.
Miss Natola is a graduate of Fonda-Fultonville Central School, and the Gorham School of Beauty Culture in Schenectady. She is employed by the Robert's Beauty Salon in Schenectady.
Brosnan is a graduate of Martin Van Buren High School in Queens Village and served four years in the Air Force, stationed at Duluth, Minn.
He is employed by the General Electric Compnay at Schenectady.
The wedding is set for April 2, 1967 
Schenectady Gazette, Saturday, December 24, 1966
[Article is nearly identical to 'The Leader-Herald' article of December 22nd] 
Schenectady Gazette, Monday, April 3, 1967
Mrs. Micheal V. Brosnan
Barbara Natola
Honor attendants were Miss Roberta Natola and Edwin Brosnan, and other members of the bridal party included Miss Rosemarie Wilkin, Miss Kathie Civitello, Miss Patricia Wilkin, Mrs. David Tennant, Mrs. Edward Komac, William Brosnan, George Brosnan, James Robinson, Mr. Tennant and Mr. Komac. A reception was held at the Centruy Club, Amsterdam, following the service.
The bride, a graduate of Fonda-Fultonville Central School and the Gorham School of Beauty Culture, was formerly employed by Mr. Roberts.
An alumnus of Martin Van Buren High School, Queens Village, Mr. Brosnan served four years in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Duluth, Minn. He is presently employed by the General Electric Co.
The couple will reside at R.D.1, Fultonville after Wednesday 
Amsterdam Recorder, Monday, April 3, 1967
Mrs. Micheal V. Brosnan
Barbara Natola
In a double ring ceremony in St. Cecilia's Church, Fonda, at 1 p.m. Sunday, Miss Barbara Catherine Natola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Natola, Fultonville, became the bride of Michael Vincent Brosnan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Brosnan, Quenns Village, L.I. The Rev. Norman Stephan, pastor, officiated.
White bows marked the family pews and the center aisle of the church was carpeted with a white runner.
Mrs. Anthony Aversa, Fonda, played traditional wedding selections and Anthony Aversa was the soloist.
Given in marriag eby her father, the bride wore a gown of imported silk organza over taffeta trimmed with Schiffli embroidered flowers and made with an Empire bodice, sheath skirt and a double envelope chapel length train which fell from clusters of flowers at the shoulders. Her bouffant silk illusion veil was caught to a crown of pearls and aurora borealis and she carried a nosegay of white carnations, roses, pompons and cymbidiums.
Miss Roberta Natola, twin sister of the bride, was maid of honor, wearing a pink floor length gown with matching three-quarter length coat and a pink Dior bow headpiece. She carried a nosegay of pink and white carnations and pompons with pink ribbon streamers.
Bridesmaids were the Misses Rosemarie and Patricia Wilkin, Bergenfield, N.J., Miss Kathie Civitello and Mrs. Leona Komac, Schenectady, and Mrs. Cecilia Tennant, Johnstown. They wore costumes identical to that of the maid of honor in spring lilac and carried nosegays of pink carnations and lilac pompons with lilac ribbon streamers.
Edwin Brosnan, Queens Village, was his brother's best man. Ushers were William and George Brosnan, Quennes Vilage, also brothers of the bridegroom, James Robinson and Edward Komac, Schenectady, and David Tennant, Johntown.
The mother of the bride wore a pink ensemble of an A-line dress and matching coat complemented by a corsage of pink and white carnations. The bridegroom's mother was attired in a willow green sheath and wore a corsage of Talisman roses.
A reception attended by 200 guests was held at the Centruy Club in Amsterdam.
The couple left on a wedding trip to New England, the bride wearing for going away a canary yellow dress and hat, white mohair coat and a corsage of white cymbidiums.
Mrs. Brosnan is a graduate of Fonda-Fultonville Central School and the Gorham School of Beaurty Culture. She was formerly employed by Mr. Roberts of Schectady.
The bridegroom is a graduate of Martin Van Buren High school, Queens Village, and served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He is now employed by the General Electric Co.
A rehearsal party was given by the bride's parents at their home Friday evening 
Amsterdam Recorder, Wednesday, April 26, 1967
Mrs. Russell L. Hinkle
Elizabeth Turowski
Miss Elizabeth Ann Turowski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Turowski, 43 Broad St., Broadalbin, was married to Rusell Lorren Hinkle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hinkle, 46 Bridge St., Broadalbin, in a ceremony performed Saturday at 1 p.m. in St. Mary's Church by the Rev. charles A. Gaffican, pastor of St. Joseph's Church, Broadlbin.
Miss Augusta M. Canale, orgaist, presented a program of traditional wedding music. The church was decorated with vases of white gladioli and a white bridal runner and the family pews were marked with white bows.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a Renaissance style gown of silk-faced peau topped by a cage of peau d'ange lace featuring long sleeved, a high round neckline and a flowing train. Her floor length veil of silk illusion fell from a headpiece of organza bows and lace petals and she carried a nosegay of pink roses, stephanotis and Bristol fairy accented with white nylon tufts and pink ribbon streamers.
Mrs. Barbara Brosnan was matron of honor and Miss Roberta Natola, Mrs. Patricia Ardizzone and Miss Marilyn Hinkle were bridesmaids. The attendants were gowned in sheaths of blush pink silk organza with matching Dior headbows and puff veils and carried colonial bouquets of stephanotis and Bristol fairy tied with pink ribbon streamers.
The best man was James Jankowski, Broadalbin, and William Ardizzone, Robert Close and Roger Banoski were ushers.
The mother of hte bride wore a dress of off-white an dlime printed linen with matching coat, a green feather hat and a corsage of violets. The bridegroom's mother chose a metallic blue dress and beige hat and wore a corsage of pink roses.
A reception was held at the Chelsea House, Tribes Hill, after which the couple left on a wedding trip to Bermuda. The bride's ensemble for traveling consisted of a blue and white raw linen suit, matching fabric hat and handbag and a corsag eof white gardenias.
Mr. and Mrs. Hinkle will reside on Park Place in Schenectady.
The bride is a graduate of Broadalbin Central School and the New York School of Interior Design. She is employed by the R.S. Ras Furniture Co., Colonie.
Mr. Hinkle is a graduate of Broadalbin Central School, Hudson Valley Community College and State University College at Oswego and teaches in the District 1 Colonie Central School.
A rehearsal party was given by the bridegroom's parents Friday eveing at Fall Inn in Broadalbin 
Amsterdam Recorder, Wednesday, May 10, 1967
Fultonville-Mr. and Mrs. Robert Natola were honored Sunday at a party given at their home by Mr. and Mrs. Michael V. Brosnan and Miss Roberta Natola, in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary.
Attending were...Mr. and Mrs. John Turowski, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hinkle 
The Times Record, Troy, Monday, *** **, 1967
At St. Mary's Hospital, *** **, 1967, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Lais, a son, Charles Joseph, 7 lbs., 6� ozs; brother to Colleen Marie. Mrs. Lais is the former Marian McClure 
Amsterdam Recorder, Monday, October 30, 1967
Mrs. Jacob Reisigl is visiting her daughter, Mrs. William R. Dean, and family in Goderich, Ontario, Canada. While there, she attended the graduation of her granddaughter, Miss Karen Dean, from Teachers' College in London, Ontario 
Schenectady Gazette, Saturday, January 20, 1968
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Natola of Fultonville have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Roberta M. Natola, to Allen L. Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville V. Bailey of Jessup, Iowa.
Miss Natola, a graduate of Fonda-Fultonville Central High School and the Famous Artists School, Connecticut, also attended Fulton-Montgomery Community College. She is employed by the Carl Co.
Mr. Bailey was graduated from Jessup Community High School and is serving in the U.S. navy as an aviation boatswain's mate, second class, stationed at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico 
Amsterdam Recorder, Tuesday, January 23, 1968
Miss Roberta Natola
[Article is nearly identical to 'Scenectady Gazette' article of January 20th] 
Amsterdam Recorder, Monday, February 19, 1968
Miss Connie Mead
The engagement of Miss Connie J. Mead to Richard J. Lais, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Lais, 70 Daniels St., has been announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs James Mead, Amsterdam RD2.
Miss Mead is a graduate of Lynch High School and a junior at State University College at Oneonta where she is an elementary education major with a math concentration. She is presently student teaching in the Earlsville-Sherburne Central School at Earlville.
Mr. Lais is a graduate of Lynch High School and is employed by the New York State Department of Transportation as a cartographic dreaftman at the Albany Campus. He is also a member of the New York State Army National Guard.
A wedding date has not been set 
The Times Record, Troy, Monday, March 4, 1968
Schulerville-The Lempadarian Chapter of the Senior National Honor Society recently held its annual tapping ceremony in the high school auditorium.
...Maureen Nolte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert, spoke on "Character" 
The Times Record, Troy, Saturday, March 16, 1968
The induction ceremony of the Lampadarian Chapter of the Junior National Honor Society was held Tuesday in the auditorium of the Schuylerville Junior-Senoir High School.
Jean May Nolte, daughter of Principal and Mrs. Norbert Nolte, spoke on Scholarship 
Schenectady Gazette, Sunday, May 27, 1968
Mrs. Allen Bailey
Roberta Natola
Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Mrs. Barbara Brosnan, her twin sister. The bridegroom's brother-in-law, Larry Kelley of Rockford, Ill., was best man.
A receptiom was held at the Poplars Restaruant, Fultonville, after which the couple left on a wedding trip to Puerto Rico, where the bridegroom is stationed with the U.S. Navy. He is a graduate of Jesup Community High School, Iowa. Mrs. Bailey was graduated from Fonda-Fultonville Central School and the Famous Artist School, Westport, Conn. She attended Fulton-Montgomery Community College 
Amsterdam Recorder, Wednesday, May 29, 1968
Mrs. Allen L. Bailey
Roberta Natola
Miss Robert M. Natola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Natola, Fultonville, was married to Allen L. Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville V. Bailey, Jesup, Iowa, in a candlight ceremony at Tribes Hill Presbyterian Church, Friday eveing, May 24, at 7 o'clock. The double ring ceremony was performbed by the Rev. Eugene Bilotti, pastor.
The church was decoated with candelabra, bouquets of spring flowers and white satin bows on the family pews.
Tradiitional wedding music was played by the organist, Mrs. L.A. Warren.
The bride, fiven in marriage by her father, was gowned in imported silk organza over taffeta trimmed with Schiffli emroidery at the neckline and on the chapel length train. Her shoulder length veil fell from a side-draped headpiece of rose petals and she carried a bouquet of white daisies and lilies of the valley.
Mrs. Barbara Brosnan, twin sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a gown of pink chiffon over satin and carried pink daisies and lilies of the valley.
A reception was held at the Poplars Restaurant, Fultonville, and later the couple left for Puerto Rico.
A graduate of Fonda-Fultonville School, Mrs. Bailey attended Fulton-Montgomery Community College and is a 1968 graduate of the Famous artists School of Westport, Conn.
Mr. Bailey is a graduate of Jesup Community High School and is now serving in the Navy, being stationed in Puerto Rico 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Tuesday, May 29, 1969
May 28, Amsterdam Memorial Hospital: Son to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lais, 38 Garden St 
Amsterdam Recorder, Thursday, June 26, 19
Lt. Michael Nolte
Lt. (jg) Michael Nolte, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Nolte of Schuylerville, who had been visiting his parents, has retunred to Charleston, S.C. for duty on the Minesweeper USS Observer.
Lt. Nolte is recipient of two citations, one from the commander of the Seventh Fleet for participation in operations in Vietnam where he was under fire, and from the commander of teh Pacific Fleet for outstanding performance as turret officer on the USS Canberra, missile cruiser operating off the coast of North Vietnam.
The young naval officer is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte of Knickerbocker Heights 
Amsterdam Recorder, Wednesday, July 9, 1969
Mrs. Eugenie Bosco, the former Eugenie Voight of Amsterdam, is performing with her husband in a group called The Funny Papers at the Sahara in Las Vegas, Nev. She is the daughter of Mrs. Agnes Voight, and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, of Cranesville. Mrs. Voight has just returned after spending a week with the Boscos 
Amsterdam Recorder, Saturday, July 19, 1969
Martin Quackenbush
Seaman Apprentice Martin A. Quackenbush, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hazlett Quackenbush, Broadalbin RD, former residents of Amsterdam, is home on leave from the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Upon completion of his leave, he will travel to San Diego, Calif., for training as a class A corpsman.
Seaman Quackenbush enlisted in the Navy on May 6 and has been in training since June 3 
Amsterdam Recorder, Wednesday, August 13, 1969
Mrs. Richard J. Lais
Connie Mead
Miss Connie Jean Mead, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Mead, Amsterdam RD2, became the bride of Richard John Lais, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Lais, 70 Daniels St., at noon Saturday in St. Luke's Lutheran Church, the Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Moyer, pastor, officiating.
Palms and vases of white gladioli, mums, carnations and roses formed the bridal setting and white satin bows marked the family pews.
Traditional wedding music was played by Miss Beverly Van Der Sluys, organist, and selections were sung by Robert Kruger.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a full length wedding gown with reembroidered lace bodice and long sleeves, lace-appliqued skirt and cathedral length train. Her Cinderella veil of English silk illusion fell from a halo of lace petals and aurora borealis. She carried a bouquet of white roses, stephanotis and miniature carnations arranged on an heirloom prayer book which had belonged to her great-great-great grandfather, Thomas Thomspon, who served with the English Royal Artillery in Great Brietain during the eraly part of the 18th Century.
Mrs. Gene Finley, Burlington Flats, was matron of honor and the bride was also attended by the Misses Carol Kruger, Amsterdam, Donna Dionisi, Stony Brook, and Virginia Lee, Fishkill, as bridesmaids, the Misses Nancy and Sally Mead, Schenectady, as junior bridesmaids, and Colleen Lais, Troy, as flower girl.
The matron of honor was gowned in jubilee Karate trimmed with thite lace and wore a matching headpiece with bouffant veil. Identical gowns in seashell pink were worn by the bridesmaids and junior bridesmaids and all carried colonial bouquets of pink and white daisies. The flower girl, also in seashell pink, carried a nosegay of white miniature carnations, pink Sweetheart roses and diasies.
Joseph paraso, Rhode Island, was best man and the ushers were Ronald Mead and Walter Cichy, Amsterdam, and Russell Smith, Newcomb, N.Y. R. Scott Phelps, Amsterdam, served as ringbearer.
The mother of the bride was attired in a blue ensemble and a blue whimsey and wore a corsage of Junior Miss roses. The bridegroom's mother wore a yellow dress and matching coat, yellow whimsey and a corsage of Sonora roses.
A reception was held at the Tepee Restaurant after whch Mr. and Mrs. Lais left on a wedding trip to Florida. For going away, the bride chose a turquoise linen dress, white accessories and a corsage of white roses.
The bride is a graduate of Lynch High School and State University College at Oneonta and will start teacing in September in the Mohanasen School Systerm.
The bridegroom, also a Lynch High School graduate, is a cartographic deaftsman for the New York State Transportation Department in Albany.
The couple will rside on Braodway Extension, Amsterdam 
Schenectady Gazette, Friday, August 15, 1969
Mrs. Richard Lais
Connie Jean Mead
[Article is nearly identical to 'Amsterdam Record' article of August 13th] 
Amsterdam Recorder, Saturday, August 30, 1969
Robert R. Lais
Robert R. Lais, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lais, Peck Road, Delanson RD2, was recently promoted to airman first class.
Lais completed his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and finished his technological training at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas. He is currently stationed at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey wehre he is specializing in air frieght.
Lais is a 1968 graduate of the Lynch High School and entered the service in November, 1968 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Monday, September 29, 1969
[Standing]: Robert Erni, Joseph Rothmund, William Lawyer, Edward Gardner, Charles Beers, Pasquale Zappone, henry Kartner, Thomas Hamill, Francis Gilmaier, Edwin Leavenworth, Walter Voss, Seren Hansen, Joseph Ciskanow
[Seated]: Emil Yoos, Samuel Douglass, John Dulczewski, Charles Maves, Frank Lefferts, George Hay, Robert Bates, William Frenz
Longtime members of Amsterdam Local 6 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, were honored at a dinner-dance Saturday night during the 85th anniversary clebration of the local. Charles Maves (63 years) 
Schenectady Gazette, Friday, November 28, 1969
Amsterdam-Joseph Thomas Lais, 6-month-ole son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Lais of 38 Garden St., died yesterday at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness.
Besides his parents, he is survived by two half-brothers, Peter Zennett and Patrick Zennett, both of Amsterdam; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Edward Awloswski of Amsterdam, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Lais of Amsterdam. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
Funeral arrangements are by the Boice Funeral Home 
Amsterdam Recorder, Friday, November 28, 1969
Lais-Nov. 27, 1969, Joseph Thomas Lais, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Lais. Prayer service at the Boice Funeral Home, 124 Guy Park Ave., Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment in Fair View Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home this evening from 7 to 9 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder and Daily Democrat, Friday, November 28, 1969
Joseph Thomas Lais, six-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Lais, 38 Garden St., died Thursday afternoon in St. Mary's Hospital where he had been a patient since Wednesday morning.
He was born in Amsterdam May 28, 1969, a son of Thomas J. and Rosemary Farrell Lais, and besides his parents, is survived by two half brothers, Peter and Patrick Vennett; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Edward Pawlowski, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Lais, all of Amsterdam, and several aunts, uncles and cousins 
Amsterdam Recorder, Friday, June 5, 1970
Miss Marie Cheney
Mr. and Mrs. Antoine K.l Cheney, Jr., 86 Fairview Place, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Marie Ann Cheney, to John A. Lais, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter T. Lais, Peck Road, Delanson.
No wedding date has been chosen 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder and Daily Democrat, Tuesday, June 23, 1970
Mr. and Mrs. Michael V. Brosnan, former Fonda residents, have moved to Walden where Mr. Brosnan has accepted a position as executrve manager of Carroll's Haburger business. Mrs. Brosnan is the former Barbara Natola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Natola 
Schenectady Gazette, Saturday, July 4, 1970
Amsterdam-Lawrence J. Quackenbush, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hazlett Quackenbush, Jr. of 178 Guy Park Ave., has been awarded a $2,500 scholarship for his final year at Windham College, Vt.
He will also receive funds for a semester of study in Dublin, Ireland.
Quackenbush, dean's list student, is an English major at Windham 
Amsterdam Recorder, Wednesday, September 16, 1970
Miss Anne Marie Voight, daughter of Mrs. Agnes Voight and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte, has entered the freshman class at North Country College, Saranac Lake. She is a June graduate of Bishop Scully High School 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Wednesday, September 30, 1970
To the Editor of The Recorder:
Sir: On Monday, Sept. 14, Mr. Madonna of UDC [Urban Development Corporation] said they were invited to our city by Mayor Gomulka. In fairness to all the citizens and taxpayers and voters of Amsterdam who have elected him as our protector of the whole city, I think he should have called a meeting of all the citizens of all districts and get their point of view of his intentions before making any commitments to UDC.
Since our carpet factories have moved out of Amsterdam, two-thirds if not more people have been forced to travel 50 miles a day to save their property and investments in this city, too tired and exhausted at the end of the day to even read the papers as to what is going on in their own city. I as only one perhaps of 25 or more travel 70 miles per day. I am sure that all eight wards and people of this city would agree to have a greater Amsterdam by being treated equal. We are all "God's children" and should be treated equally, as the Rev. William Goodrow said. So why can't it be divided equally amonth the six proped sites chosen?
We all make mistakes at one time or another. even our mayor, the aldermen, our supervisors, etc. But sometimes we can rectify our mistakes before it is too late. I'm asking our mayor if it is too late for hime to listen to our citizens and people of Amsterdam as a whole, so that we may have a greater and peacedul Amsterdam for the remaining citizens and those to come.
Many of us feel we have worked hard to have what we have, thinking some day we will leave it to our children. But when we send them to college and tehy are ready to go on their own, there are no industries for them in Amsterdam so they must go elsewhere. Therefore all our hard work and the goodness of our hearts for our younger genration is of no value. We live in the 8th Ward because of family sickness and cannot live in a large populated area. Knowing this is a residntial area we put our hard earned dollars and worked 22 years with nothing left to move to a less poplulated area when these housing projects come in.
I suggest that we have a vote perhaps on Election Day in each district. Questions to vote on: Do we need UDC? Do we need UDC for industried? Do we need UDC for houseing projects? Do we need UDC for shopping malls? Do we need UDC to take over and condemn our properties and spend our tax dollars as UDC wishes, which is higher than the people of Amsterdam can afford at present?
Mrs. Jane Lais, 14 Law Pl., Amsterdam, N.Y., Sept. 30, 1970 
The Times Record, Troy, Monday, January 4, 1971
Laura Jean Smyth, 17, a senior at Van Rensselaer High School, daughter of Francis and Muriel Tierney Smyth of 1526 Broadway, Rensselaer, died Sunday in Albany Memorial Hospital.
Miss Smyth's death was unexpected. She was born in Rensselaer and had resided here all her life. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church.
Besides her parents she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. William Breedlove, Mrs. Jerry Roy and Miss Georgeanne Smyth; two brothers, Michael F. and Roy Smyth, all of Rensselaer, and several uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from the William J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Ave., Resselaer, and 9:30 a.m. from St. Joseph's Church where a Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Members of the senior class will pay special respects to their late classmate Tuesday 
Amsterdam Recorder, Saturday, January 23, 1971
Russell Hinkle of Broadalbin, who teaches sixth grade at the Sand Creek Junior High School in the South Colonie School District, was named the "outstanding young educator" by the Albany Jaycees at the group's annual recognition dinner held this week at the Golden Fox.
Hinkle was selected from a large group of nominees recommended by school district administrators.
A graduate of Hudson Valley Community College and State University College at Oswego, he is currently doing graduate work at Russell Sage Colege in preparation to teach mentally retarded children, and plans further work in this field during the summer.
Hinkle, 28, is marrie to the former Elizabeth Turowski of Broadalbin and resides at 43 Broad St.
Both men are now eligble to compete in the New York State Jaycee competition in their individual categoies, at the state meeting later this month 
Amsterdam Recorder, Wednesday, March 31, 1971
Earl P. Voight, 62, of Manchester, Conn., a former resident of Amsterdam, died this morning at the Laurel Convalescent Home in Manchester after a long illness.
Born in Amsterdam Dec. 16, 1908, the son of the late Adam and Eugenia Payette Voight, he had been an upholsterer and furniture refinisher by trade and had operated Voight's Upholstery and Refinishing Shop on Grove Street. While living here he had been a member of St. Mary's Church. He had lived in Manchester the past 11 years.
He is survived by his wife, the former Agnes Nolte; two daughters, Mrs. Natale Bosco of Seattle, Wash., and Miss Ann Marie Voight, Lake Placid; a sister, Mrs. Lygia Bolley, Phoenix, Ariz; and several cousins.
The body will be brought to Amsterdam where services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Boice Funeral Home, and at 9:15 at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery 
Amsterdam Recorder, Friday, April 9, 1971
Kenneth A. Hyatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Hyatt of Tribes Hill has been promoted to first lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.
Lieutenant Hyatt is a computer systems officer at Eglin AFB, Fla., with a unit of the Air Force Systems Command.
A 1958 graduate of Lynch High School, Amsterda, the lieutenant received his BS degree in mathematice in 1969 from Oklahoma State University and his MS degree in 1971 from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. He is a member of Pi Mu Epsilon and Phi Kappa Phi.
The liuetenant was commissioned in 1969 upon completion of Officer Training School at Lackland AFB, Tex.
His wife is the former Katharina J. Schmidt from Germany 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder and Daily Democrat, Tuesday, *** **, 1971
St. Mary's Hospital, *** **: A son to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lais, 38 Garden St 
Amsterdam Recorder, Thursday, May 6, 1971
First Lieutenant Kenneth A. Hyatt and his associates at Eglin AFB, Fla., have been especially recognized by the Secretary of the Air Force as members of the air Force Systems Command (AFSC) currently observing its 10th anniversary.
Lieutenant Hyatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Hyatt of Old Trail Road, Trbies Hill, supports operations of the AFSC Armament Development and Test Center which directs the Air Force non-nuclear munitions program.
He and comman personnel were commended by Dr. Robert C. Seamans, Jr. for their part in the great achievement in defense aeronautics, missiles, space and elecronics during the past decade/ Dr. Seamans stated that future U.S. progress would "unquestionably depend upon the research and development efforts of AFSC," which manages the acquisition of Air Force aerospace systems.
Lieutenant Hyatt, a project engineer, [Remainder of article is nearly identical to 'Amsterdam Recorder' article of April 9th] 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder and Daily Democrat, Saturday, June 12, 1971
Edward C. Tolson has announced his Republican candidacy for election of Supervisor of the Seventh Ward.
Tolson is employed as a fireman in the Amsterdam Fire Department.
Tolson is president of the Amsterdam Permanent Firefighters Benevolent Assn., a member of Board of Trustees, New York State Permanent Firemens Assn.; vice president of the Amsterdam Rookie Baseball League; president of the Seventh Ward Republican Club, and a member of St. Ann's Episcopal Church.
He is a life-long resident of the Seventh Ward. He resides at 245 Locust Ave. with his wife Carol and daughters Dana and Dawn 
Amsterdam Recorder, Thursday, July 15, 1971
Mrs. John A. Lais
Marie Ann Cheney
The wedding of Miss Marie Ann Cheney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Antoine K. Cheney, Jr., 37 Elzabeth St., and John Alan Lais, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter T. Lais, Sr. of Delanson took place at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Juluy 3, in St. Joseph's Church.
The Rev. Pascal A. Iannotti officiated, with Frank Kabasin, organist, playing traditional selections. Floral arrangements of white gladioli, pompons and carnations were used to dcorate the church.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a fitted white brocade gown with matching coat accented with rhinstones on the bodice, her elbow length tiered veil falling from a bridal headpiece. She carried a colonial bouquet of white butterfly roses, Marguerite daisies and miniature carnations.
Miss Joie Ann Whitbeck of Amsterdam, maid of honor, wore a blue chiffon gown trimmed with green ribbon and blue flowers, a matching headpiece, and carried a colonial bouquet of miniature white carnations and blue Marguerite daisies.
Richard LToure, Amsterdam, was best man. Ushers were James McDonald and Andrew Aldi, the bridegroom's cousin.
The mother of the bride wore a jersey ensemble in blue, green and white with a white lace hat and acorsage of white carnations. The bridegroom's mother selected an orchid pant suit and also had a corsage of white carnations.
A Reception was held at the bride's home after the ceremony. Leaving on a wedding trip to Lake George, the new bride wore a pink trimmed white lace pant suit with a corsage of daisies.
Mr. and Mrs. Lais both graduated from Wilbur Lynch High School. Teh bride also graduated from the Royal School of Beauty in Schenectady and is self-emnployed at the Prifile Beauty Salon of Amsterdam. The bridegroom is employed by Coleco Industries Inc. They will reside at 22 William St.
The bridegroom's parents entertained at the Brother's Restaurant after the wedding rehearsal 
Amsterdam Recorder, Wednesday, July 21, 1971
Mrs. Joseph Gilston
Roberta Lee Quackenbush
Miss Roberta Lee Quackenbush, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hazelett James Quackenbush, Jr, 178 Guy Park Ave., and Joseph William Gilston, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Joseph Gilston, Sr., 19 Stewart St., were married at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 17, in St. Mary's Church.
The Rev. William Pape of St. Mary's Church officiated. The altar was decorated with white lilies and carnations, and the pews were decorated with lilies. A white runner carpeted the aisle. John Zabava was organist.
The bride, given in marriage by her parents, wore an empire style gown of hand clipped chantilly lace over taffeta accented with a white satin ribbon at the waist and a full back cage ending in a chapel sweep. A satin bow cluster held her five tier veil of English illusion, and she carried a bouquet of white roses, miniature carnations and daisies.
Mrs. Joseph A. Sagarese of Galway was matron of honor. She wore an empire style gown of white ribbed organza accented with white baby lace and maize satin and carried a bouquet of yellow roses, miniature carnations and daisies.
Raymond Cyrek of Amsterdam was the best man, and the bride's brothers, Lawrence, Martin and Robert Quackenbush, all of Amsterdam, were ushers.
The bride's mother wore a raspberry crepe dress and the bridegroom's mother wore a blue and violet floral print. Both had matching accessories and a white orchid.
Following a reception at their home, the couple left on a wedding trip to Cape Cod and the New England States.
Mrs. Gilston graduated from Bishop Scully School and is employed at the Tower Inn.
Her husband is a graduate of Wilbur Lynch High School, and is employed as a police officer in the city of Amsterdam.
The couple will reside at Reidel Rd., in Perth 
Amsterdam Recorder, Monday, September 13, 1971
Elect Edward C. Tolson
Republican Candidate for Supervisor 7th Ward
Able-Concerned 
Amsterdam Recorder, Monday, September 20, 1971
Leonard J. Hyatt, 57, of Danbury, Conn., a former resident of Amsterdam and Tribes Hill, died Wednesday in Danbury Hosptial after being in ill health about two years.
He was born in the Town of Rotterdam, Schectady County, on Nov. 6, 1913, a son of Margaret Reisigl Hyatt of Ontario, Canada, and the late Ward Hyatt.
A Navy veteran, Mr. Hyatt had lived in Danbury for th elast 14 years and was employed by the County School Bus services. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Danbury and the Teamsters Union.
He is survived by his wfie, the former Charlotte Merz; his mother; five daughters, Mrs. Edward Tolson, Amsterdam, Mrs. Thomas Lane, Mrs. Chester Lucas and Miss Cheryl Hyatt, Danbury, and Mrs. Lucien Piccirillo, Newton, Conn.; three sons, First Lt. Kenneth A. Hyatt, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.; Ward P. Hyatt, New Fairfield, Conn. and Leonard P. Hyatt, Danbury; two sisters, Mrs. William Dean, Ontario, Canada, and Mrs. Hazlett Quackenbush, Tribes Hill; and several grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday in Danbury and burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery in that city 
Amsterdam Recorder, Thursday, June 29, 1972
Anne-Marie Voight
Amsterdam Town-Miss Anne-Marie Voight, daughter of Mrs. Agnes Voight of Amsterdam RD5, graduated from North Country College at Saranac with an AA degree and a BS degree in mathematics.
She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolte of Amsterdam RD5, and a graduate of Bishop Schully High School 
Amsterdam Recorder, Wednesday, *** **, 1972
*** **, Memorial Hospital-A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lais, Delanson 
Amsterdam Recorder, Tuesday, August 14, 1973
Augsburg, Germany-Miss Barbara C. Natola, daughter of Mr. and Robert N. Natola of Fultonville was married to SFC Edward F. Komac II of Chicago, Ill. at the Standesant in Augsburg recently.
Mrs Trudy LaFlamme was the matron of honor and Machael S. LaFlamme was the flower girl.
Staff Sergeatn Richard LaFlamme was the best man.
A garden reception was held at the summer home of Her Autter Kouch in the town of Gesthofen.
The bride graduated from Fonda-Fultonville Central School and Gorham School of Beauty Culture in Schenectady. She is the former manager of Petal Puff Coiffures in Fonda.
A graduate of St. George High School in Evanston, Ill. the bridegroom is with the Third Esplosive Ordance Disposal Unit, Reese Kaserne, Augsburg, Germany.
Following a honeymoon through Austria, Italy, Switzerland and Leichtenstein, the couple will live at Wilhem Hauff, STR 28, 8900 Augsburg, Germany 
Amsterdam Recorder, Monday, November 5, 1973
Robert N. Natola
Fultonville
Two area men employed at the Watervliet Arsenal have received cash awards totalling $525 in recognition of their outstanding job performance at the Army weapons development agency.
A Fultonville man, Robert N. Natola, Auriesville Road, received #200 for surpassing normal requirements of his job as a motor equipment mechanic, being cited particuluarly for his ability to effect difficult and complex repairs and maintenance 
On February 13, 1974 Joseph Lais (aged 66 years), who was born March 4, 1908, died in Amsterdam [SSAN: 096-10-5275]. Amsterdam Recorder, Thursday, February 14, 1974
Joseph B. Lais, 65, of 70 Daniel St., was pronounced dead on arrival WEdnesday evening at St. Mary's Hospital after being stricken in his home.
He was born in Amsterdam March 4, 1908, the son of Frederick and Eleanor Traction Lais. He attended local schools. He was a steam fitting contractor and a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. He was a member of the United Assn of Jouyrneymen Local 105, a former member of BPO Elks Lodge 101, and a charter member of the Valley Fish and Game Club.
He is survived by his wife, the former Lolita Bellows; three sons, Charles C. Lais of Troy, and Thomas J. Lais and Richard J. Lais of Amsterdam; five brothers, Francis Lais of Michigan, Edward Lais of Amsterdam, Robert Lais of Scotia, Walter Lais of Delanson RD, and Bernard Lais of Broadalbin; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Natola of Fultonville and Mrs. John Tarnoski of Broadalbin; five granchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins 
Amsterdam Recorder, Friday, February 15, 1974
Joseph B. Lais, 65, 70 Daniel St., Amsterdam who died Wednesday evening is also survived by a brother, Frederick Lais of Tokyo, Japan 
Schenectady Gazette, Friday, 15, 1974
[Other than the last paragraph, article is nearly identical to 'Amsterdam Recorder' article of February 14th]
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Betz Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Visiting hours are from 7 to 9 tonight. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Amsterdam Volunteer Ambulance Corps 
Amsterdam Recorder, Friday, April 12, 1974
Mrs. Bernard Nolte, Knickerbocker Heights, is observing her 83rd birthday anniversary today with an open house at her home 
Amsterdam Evening Recorder, February 2, 1974
"We like living here-We'll stay"
Leader-Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, Thursday, October 3, 1974
Broadalbin-Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Hinkle, 30, of 55 First Avenue, died at 4:55 this morning at the Amsterdam Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since Saturday. She had been in failing health for several years.
Mrs. Hinkle was born Dec. 22, 1943, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Lais Turowski in Broadalbin and graduated from Broadalbin Central School.
She attended the New York School of Interior Design, New York City, and was employed from 1969 to 1972 as a designer in the display department at Macy's Department Store in Albany.
She also had been employed as a dental assistant to Dr. Paul Troidle of Albany.
On April 22, 1967, she was married to Russell L. Hinkle who survives. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Broadalbin.
She is survived by one daughter, Megan, at home, her parents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins 
Leader-Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, Friday, October 4, 1974
Broadalbin-A servioce for Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Hinkle was held at 9:30 this morning at the Jeffords Cahpel followed by a Mass of Chrisitan burial at St. Josephs' Church with Rev. Gerald Leveque, assistant pastor, officiating.
Bearers were William Ardizzone, George Negrich, Frank Sisario, Allen Bailey, John Pingitore and William McGaffen.
Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Amsterdam 
Greenwich Journal-Salem Press, Thursday, December 18, 1975
Norb J. Nolte, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert B. Nolte, 73 Green street, Schuylerville, has filed his applications with the admission offices at Cornell, and SUNY at Cortland and Albany. He is interested in liberal arts and agricultural engineering 
The Journal-Press; Greenwich Journal & Salem Press, Thursday, March 26, 1987
In Shuylerville, Norbert Nolte, Republican incumbent won the Village Justice seat with 191 votes. Opposing Democarat David de Velder received 85 votes 
In December, 1975 Charles Maves (aged 88 years), who was born March 12, 1887, died in Amsterdam [SSAN: 096-10-5725]. In March, 1976 Eugenie Audrey Valente petitioned for a divorce from Natale Thomas Bosco, which was filed as having been dissolved on February 6th 1978 in Los Angeles County, California [California, Divorce Index, 1966-1984]. On January 7, 1979 John Turowski (aged 59 years), who was born April 24, 1920 and served as a Private in the U.S. Army during World War II, died in Broadalbin and was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery in Fort Johnson [Plot: Section 10/SSAN: 096-10-6996]. In April, 1982 Beverly Traxon (aged 58 years), who was born May 9, 1924, died in Schenectady [SSAN: 117-16-7367]. On August 2, 1982 Robert Natola (aged 65 years), who was born March 3, 1917 and served as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II, died in Fultonville and was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery in Fort Johnson [Plot: Section 13/SSAN: 069-05-6157] 
In July, 1986 Lolita Lais (aged 77 years), who was born January 14, 1909, died in Amsterdam [SSAN: 069-07-5701]. On December 28, 1991 Harold E. Lais (aged 53 years), who was born May 24, 1938 and served as an Airman 2nd Class in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, died and was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery in Fort Johnson [Plot: Section 11/SSAN: 082-30-5323]. On November 3, 1992 Frederick A. Lais (aged 68 years), who was born February 7, 1924, died in Broadalbin [SSAN: 110-14-0997]. On December 15, 1993 Richard J. Lais (aged 50 years), who was born May 18, 1943, died in Amsterdam [SSAN: 131-34-4764]. On October 25, 1994 Eugenie Audrey Valente, daughter of Earl Voight and Agnes Nolte, who was born December 20, 1942 in New York, died in Los Angeles County [fornia, Death Index, 1940-1997]. The Miami Herald, Friday, December 27, 1996
Address; Price; Prev. price; Bed/bath; Sq. ft.; Buyer/Seller
821 SE Second Ter.; $128,500; $115,000 ('93); 3-2; 1,582; Scott and Cheryl Borbely/Eileen Newberry [Page: 7BR]. The Times Union, Albany, March 16, 1998
TROY -- Charles J. Lais, Sr., 66, of 15th Street, Troy, died March 14, 1998 at his residence.
Born in Hagaman, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Margaret Cronin Lais, and step-son of the late Lita Lais.
Mr. Lais was a graduate of Wilber Lynch High School in Amsterdam. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War, with 2 1/2 years in Japan. He worked at the Army Depot in Schenectady, and later at the Watervliet Arsenal as Chief of the Management Division. He was an avid golfer and bowler.
Husband of Marian McClure Lais of Troy; father of Colleen M. Lais of Schenectady and Charles J. Lais, Jr. of Watervliet; brother of Thomas Lais of Amsterdam and the late Richard Lais; son-in-law of Marion F. McClure of Colonie. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, Oakwood location, 143 Oakwood Avenue, Troy, at the entrance to Frear Park, and at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Church in Troy. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy. Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Donations in his memory to Community Hospice of Rensselaer, 8 N. Lake Ave., Troy, NY 12180 would be appreciated [Page: B6]. Times Union, Albany, Thursday, October 29, 1998
At age 77, ex-Navy man, former school principal and Village of Schuylerville
Justice Norbert B. Nolte could not say how much longer he wants to be the town justice in Saratoga. "How many more years am I going to be effective?" asked the Republican incumbent, who has been on the bench since 1995. "I'm still very active in the community and I'm happy doing this job."
Nolte, who ran the Schuylerville court from 1983 to 1995, faces Democratic challenger Y. Carol Drew. Drew campaigned unsuccessfully 10 years ago for trustee in the Village of Schuylerville.
Nolte shares Saratoga judicial duties with James S. Priest, who faces re-election in 1999 in the voting district where the Republicans hold the enrollment edge.
Nolte was born in Amsterdam and is married to Matilde Dohen Nolte, a homemaker who raised their seven children. The couple has 14 grandchildren, whom Nolte said he likes to baby-sit.
During World War II, he served in the North Atlantic with the U.S. Coast Guard as a chief petty officer. He was in the Naval Reserve after the war, taught social studies for 11 years in the Schuylerville Central School and was principal in the district high school for 14 years.
"I'm honest, always tell the truth and I'm fair," he said.
Nolte received a bachelor's degree in history and economics and a master's degree in education from Siena College and Siena Graduate School. He did additional education coursework at the University at Albany and the College of St. Rose.
The state does not require town justices to be attorneys, but Nolte said that the bi-annual judicial seminars that he attends and consulting with the state department of court administration helps him interpret the law for the misdemeanor and traffic cases he hears.
"You never know enough, but life experience helps, like when I worked in the schools," he said. "My military experience helps too."
Nolte named eight organizations where he performs community service, including the Board of Trustees for the Schuylerville Library, Cornell Cooperative Extension and the American Legion. He also belongs to the Republican party, but is not running a formal campaign.
"The community knows me," he said. "I campaign with my daily life and all my activities. If they don't want to vote for me, they don't have to. If I loafed on the job it's one thing, but I'm available day and night, many times after midnight."
Nolte said he does not think Saratoga faces major legal or criminal issues.
"A community reflects the country and I think it's a pretty safe, good place to live," he said. "I don't want to live any place else but Saratoga, and I've lived everywhere, being in the Navy. You come back here and come down over the hill looking toward Vermont, and it's a pretty beautiful sight" [Page: F3; http://alb.merlinone.net/mweb/wmsql.wm.request?oneimage&imageid=5891675]. The Times Union, Albany, September 12, 1999
GIULDFORD COUNTY, NC-- Michael L. Traxon, 28 died Wednesday, September 8, at Moses-Cone health Care Center.
Born in Schenectady he is the son of Mark A. and Rita E. (Weller) Traxon of Schenectady.
A graduate of Guilderland High School (1991) he attended H.V.C.C. prior to his marriage on October 16, 1993 to his childhood sweetheart Karen Foster. Michael then moved to Pleasant Garden, NC and since became a restaurant manager for Pizzaria Uno in High Point, NC.
Mike enjoyed raising and breeded the pit bull dog. he had shown the breed on several occasions in dog shows. He was of the protestant faith.
Surviving are his wife, Karen Traxon; two daughters, Amanda (4) and Brianna (7 months); his parents, Rita and Mark Traxon; a brother, Jason A. Traxon; his grandparents, John and Edith Traxon and great grandmother, Leona Blanchard, all of Schenectady. He is survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Private graveside committal services will be held at the convenience of the family in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schenectady. Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours which will be held Tuesday in Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd., East Glenville from 6:15-8 p.m. A remembrance may be made to the Michael L. Traxon Children's Fund c/o Central Carolina Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 35363, Greensboro, NC 27425-5363 Att: Martha Bird [Page: B7]. On September 11, 2001 Bernard G. Lais (aged 72 years), who was born January 11, 1929, died in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida [SSAN: State of Issuance: New York: 095-20-3306]. The Bradenton Herald, Friday, September 14, 2001
Bernard George Lais, 72, of Bradenton, died Sept. 11, 2001, in Manatee Memorial Hospital.
There will be no local service. Bradenton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Amsterdam, N.Y., Mr. Lais came to Manatee County from Glenville, N.Y., in 1978. He was an auto mechanic at Sunset Chevrolet in Sarasota and at Cox Chevrolet in Bradenton before retiring. He was Catholic. He served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include two sisters, Eleanor Natola of Fultonville, N.Y., and Betty Turowski of Broadalbin, N.Y.; and three brothers, Francis J., of Crystal River, Harold E., of Amsterdam, and Robert R., of Palmetto [Page: 2C]. On August 10, 2006 Robert R. Lais (aged 81 years), who was born November 18, 1925, died in Palmetto, Manatee County [SSAN: State of Issuance: New York: 117-16-6036]. Sarasota Herald-Tribune, August 13, 2006
Robert R. Lais, 80, Palmetto, died Aug. 10, 2006.
He was born Nov. 18, 1925, in Amsterdam, N.Y., and came to Palmetto in 1979 from Broadalbin, N.Y. He was a plumbing contractor and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Terra Ceia United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 337, Manatee County DAV 18, and John A. Baird VFW Memorial Post in Broadalbin.
Survivors include daughters Cheryl Borbely of Bradenton and Sami of Tacoma Park, Md.; a son, James of Schenectady, N.Y.; sisters Eleanor Natola of Auriesville, N.Y., and Betty Turowski of Broadalbin; a brother, Francis of Crystal River; a grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Terra Ceia United Methodist Church. Kicliter Funeral Home, Palmetto, is handling arrangements [Page: BM6]. On December 19, 2006 Roberta M. Natola (aged 60 years), who was born October 23, 1946, died in Fort Plain and was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery in Fort Johnson [Plot: Section 13/SSAN: 121-38-5369] 
Memorial Obituary, Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Homes
Born in Amsterdam, New York on Oct. 23, 1946
At Rest Dec. 19, 2006 and resided in Johnstown, NY
Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service: Friday, Dec. 22, 2006 at 1:00 pm
Cemetery: St. Mary's Cemetery
Born on October 23, 1946 in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of the late Robert N. Natola and Eleanor Lais Natola. She was a lifelong area resident and attended local schools.
Mrs. Natola was employed all her life in various capacities. Most recently, she worked for the Ames Department Store in Gloversville until her retirement in 1996.
She was united in marriage to Trent Natola on August 10, 1986.
Survivors include her mother; her husband; two daughters, Rachel Bailey of Johnstown, Cassandra Natola of St. Petersburg, FL; one son, Chris Bailey of Johnstown; her twin sister, Barbara Komac and her husband Ed of Maplewood, MN; one grandson, Grayden Mickel and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A legacy candle ceremony and celebration of life will be held on Friday at 1pm at the Jackson & Betz Funeral Home, 15 Main Street, Fultonville. Interment will take place in St. Mary�s Cemetery, Ft. Johnson, NY. Calling hours will be held Thursday evening from 4 until 7 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude�s Children�s Cancer Research Hospital or to the American Kidney Foundation in care of the funeral home [http://obit.brbsfuneral.com]. On January 27, 2007 Francis J. Lais (aged 92 years), who was born March 24, 1915, died in Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida [SSAN: State of Issuance: New York: 069-05-7447]. St. Petersburg Times, January 31, 2007
Lais, Francis John, 91, of Crystal River, died Saturday (Jan. 27, 2007) at the Hospice House of Citrus County. Born in Amsterdam, N.Y., he came here in 1980 from Michigan. He was a plumber and steamfitter and a member of Local 85, Saginaw, Mich., and Local 123, Pinellas Park. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of the New York State National Guard and St. Benedict's Catholic Church, Crystal River, a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion Post 155.
Survivors include his wife, Norma Lais; two sisters,
Betty Turkowski, Broadalbin, N.Y., and
Eleanor Natola, Johnstown N.Y.; and a brother,
Harold, Amsterdam. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River [Page: 7]. On April 21, 2007 Arlene J. Lais (aged 75 years), who was born June 14, 1932, died in Amsterdam [SSAN: 082-24-5525]. Leader-Herald, Monday, April 23, 2007
Arlene Joyce Lais, 74, of State Highway 30, Amsterdam, died Saturday evening, April 21, 2007 at the Mountain Valley Hospice House, Gloversville, following a long illness.
She was born in Amsterdam on June 14, 1932, a daughter of Burton A. and Carrie Litchfield Bemis and attended school in Amsterdam.
At age 58, Arlene furthered her education in computers at F.M.C.C. She was a lifelong area resident.
Arlene was of the Baptist faith.
She was a very devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition, Arlene adored animals and was an avid Bingo and card player. She also loved garage sales. An important wish of hers was that she wanted all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to know that I love each and everyone with all my heart, equally, none more than another.
On October 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to
Walter T. Lais. He died February 4, 1990. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Donald T. Lais, who died in 1960.
Survivors include her children, Walter R. (Beverly) Lais of Benson City, Wa., Robert R. (Rhonda) Lais, Jody J. (Sandra) Lais, Karen S. (Roger) Larson, and Cindy L. (John) Zugzda, all of Perth, John A. (June) Lais of Burlington, Vt. and Mark K. (Pamela) Lais of Hagaman; a sister, Hazel Bemis of Schenectady; 2 brothers, Donald (Kathi) Bemis of El Paso, Texas and Kenneth (Lorraine ) Bemis of Stratford, N.H.; a brother-in-law, Harold (Jane) Lais of Amsterdam; 2 sisters-in-law, Eleanor Natola of Johnstown and Elizabeth 'Betty' Turowski of Broadalbin; 23 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home Inc., 38 West Main Street, Broadalbin with Pastor Brett Popp officiating.
Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. On November 19, 2008 Jane M. Lais (aged 94 years), who was born March 25, 1914, died in Amsterdam [SSAN: 095-10-2146]. Memorial Obituary, Jendrzejczak Funeral Home
(March 25, 1914 - November 19, 2008)
She was born March 25, 1914 in Amsterdam, New York a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Kasprzyk Tkacz (Weaver). She was educated locally and was a lifelong resident.
She worked for varoius local companies including Chalmer's Knitting, the Woolworth Company, glove factories and the Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Company. For several years, she worked for the New York State Thruway Authority as a Key Punch/Computer Operator before retiring.
She was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. She was also a member of CSEA and several bowling leagues.
She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Harold E. Lais, Sr. who she married August 26, 1937.
Additional survivors include her daughter Mary Jane Mc Gaffin (Bill), Amsterdam, New York, her four grandchildren Bill (Jann) Mc Gaffin, Edward (Kristi) Mc Gaffin, Terri (Donald) Zoller, and Traci (Merl) Green; her eight grandchildren Jeremy Mc Gaffin, Billy Mc Gaffin, Jayla Mc Gaffin, Nathan Mc Gaffin, Matthew Callahan, Theresa Callahan, Autumn Green and Nicholas Green; two brothers Joseph Weaver (Jean), Scotia, New York and Alfred Weaver (Freda), Mineola, Long Island, New York; nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was pre-deceased by her son Harold E. Lais, Jr. in 1991; her brothers John and Stanley Weaver and her sisters Anna Baran and Adeline Wojcik.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008 at St. Mary's Church, 156 E. Main Street, Amsterdam, New York. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until a prayer service at 10:30 a.m. at the Jendrzejczak Funeral Home 200 Church Street, Amsterdam, New York. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fort Johnson, New York.
The family suggests expressions of sympathy such as Mass Cards or donations to the Good Shepherd Polish National Catholic Church, 27 Teller Street, Amsterdam, New York 12010.
Please submit on-line condolences at www.jendrzejczakfuneral.com [http://www.jendrzejczakfuneral.com]. The Daily Gazette, Schenectady, March 30, 2010
Guilderland NY-Rita E. Traxon, 56, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at the Albany County Nursing Home, with her loving husband and son at her side.
Rita was born on October 10, 1953 in Hancock, MD, and was the daughter of the late William H. and Mae (Johnson) Weller, Jr. She worked as a CNA for 37 years, having worked at The Avenue, Dutch Manor and Guilderland Center. Rita loved hiking, running and Tae Bo.
Rita is the loving wife of 37 years to Mark A. Traxon; loving mother to Jason A. Traxon and the late Michael L. Traxon; and cherished grandmother to Amanda and Brianna Traxon. She is also survived by her mother and father-in-law, Edith and Jack Traxon; and by two brothers and one sister.
She was predeceased by one brother.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.) on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Schenectady. At the request of the family, memorial contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road SW, Suite 202C, Lilburn, GA 30047 (www.lbda .org) in memory of Rita E. Traxon . To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAlbany.com. On August 4, 2010 Eleanor M. Natola (aged 89 years), who was born March 25, 1921, died in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, and was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery in Fort Johnson [Plot: Section 13/SSAN: State of Issuance: New York: 085-12-1411] Memorial Obituary, Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Homes
Born in Amsterdam, New York on Mar. 25, 1921
At Rest Aug. 4, 2010 and resided in Johnstown, NY
Visitation: Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Service: Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010 at 11:00 am
Cemetery: St. Mary's Cemetery
Eleanor was a life resident of the area and attended local schools. She worked at Premier Glove Co. and for White Mop Wringer in Fultonville for many years.
She was united in marriage at St. Mary's Church in Amsterdam to Robert N. Natola who predeceased her in August of 1982.
Eleanor was of Roman Catholic faith and was a parishioner of St. Cecilia's Church in Fonda. Her greatest joy over the years was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandson who she adored.
Her loving family includes her daughter
Barbara Komac and husband Edward of Maplewood, MN, her sister
Elizabeth "Betty" Turowski of Broadalbin, her brother
Harold "Eddie" Lais of Amsterdam, her grandchildren
Christopher Bailey,
Rachel Bailey and Cassandra Natola, and a great-grandson
Grayden Thomas Mickel. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
In addition to her husband, Eleanor was predeceased by her daughter
Roberta Natola.
Prayer Services will be at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Jackson & Betz Funeral Home, 15 Main St., Fultonville, NY 12072. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fort Johnson, NY.
The family will receive relatives and friends prior to services on Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00AM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Eleanor's memory may be made to Wells Nursing Home, 201 S. Madison Ave., Johnstown, NY 12095 [http://obit.brbsfuneral.com]. On January 3, 2011 Harold E. Lais (aged 93 years), who was born June 29, 1918, died in Amsterdam [SSAN]. Memorial Obituary, Jendrzejczak Funeral Home
(June 29, 1918 - January 3, 2011)
He was born June 29, 1918 in Amsterdam, New York a son of the late Frederick and Eleanor Traxson Lais. He attended local schools and was a lifelong area resident.
During World War II, Mr. Lais served in the Marine Corps.
He began his working career at the Harrower Mills. He then worked for the Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Company. Lastly, he was a Toll Collector for the New York State Thruway Authority before retiring.
He was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society. He was also a member of Teamsters Local # 72. He enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Polish Bowling League, the Progressive League and several other bowling leagues.
He was married to Jane Tkacz (Weaver) on August 26, 1937. She died November 19, 2008. He was also predeceased by his son Harold E. Lais, Jr. in 1991. He was also predeceased by his siblings Walter, Joseph, Bernard, Robert, Frederick, Francis and Eleanor.
He is survived by his daughter Mary Jane McGaffin (Bill), Amsterdam, New York four grandchildren Bill (Jann) McGaffin, Edward (Kristi) McGaffin, Terri (Donald) Zoller and Traci (Merl) Green; eight great grandchildren Jeremy McGaffin, Billy McGaffin, Jayla McGaffin, Nathan McGaffin, Matthew Callahan, Theresa Callahan, Autumn Green and Nathan Green; his sister Betty Turowski, Broadalbin, New York; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 6, 2011 at the Jendrzejczak Funeral Home 200 Church Street, Amsterdam, New York followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Interment will be in St.Mary's Cemetery, Fort Johnson, New York. A calling period will begin at 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County SPCA, P.O. Box 484, Amsterdam, new York 12010.
Please submit on-line condolences at www.jendrzejczakfuneral.com 
The Daily Gazette, Schenectady, January 11, 2011
Delanson NY-Donna Jean Lais [ex-wife of Jody Lais], 59, of Youngs Road, died Monday, January 10th, at her home following a six month battle with cancer. There will be no calling hours or funeral held. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Further information is available at www.langanfuneralhome.com. Memorial Obituary, Langan Funeral Home
September 29, 1951 - January 10, 2011
Delanson (Schenectady County): Donna Jean Lais 59, of Youngs Road died Monday January 10th at her home following 6 month battle with cancer.
Donna was born September 29, 1951 in Schenectady, a daughter of William Robert and Norma (Cole) Larson. She attended Schalmont High School where she later graduated. She worked for many years as a foaler for High Cliff Farms in Esperance. She loved her job working with horses, and visiting with family and friends.
Survivors include her mother Norma Larson of Delanson, three children George W. Courtright of Delanson, Melanie Lynn Lais Palemire of Perth and Jennifer Sue Lais of Delanson, three grandchildren Dyllian Courtright, Paige Courtright, and Daniel Palemire, two brothers Calvin Robert Larson of Delanson and Roger William Larson of Perth.
There will be no calling hours or funeral held. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family [http://www.langanfuneralhome.com]. The Newtown Bee, January 21, 2011
Greatly Missed By Those He Loved Lucien Joseph "Butch" "Pic" Piccirillo, Sr, 66, of Sandy Hook, died unexpectedly, January 16, in Danbury Hospital.
He was born in Danbury on August 22, 1944, a son of Diana (Lillie) Piccirillo and Lucien LeClare.
Mr Piccirillo worked for the Town of Newtown Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator and as a crew chief from 1967 to 1989. He previously worked for Bartly Tree Service.
He is survived by his children,
Tina (his "Luigi") Cappozziello, and her husband Anthony, of Sandy Hook,
Shawn Piccirillo of Sandy Hook,
Butch Piccirillo, Jr, and his wife Heather, of Watertown,
Raymond Sallisky, and his wife Tracy, of Watertown, and
Crystal "CJ5" Piccirillo, and her husband Leo, of Danbury.
He is also survived by a brother, Joseph Piccirillo, of Maine; his closest cousin, Earl "Bobo" Wilcox of Danbury ; 15 grandchildren, one greatgrandson, many other cousins, nieces, and nephews, and his former wife of 25 years,
Doreen (Hyatt) Sallisky. Mr Piccirillo was predeceased by his stepfather, Peter Piccirillo, Sr; two brothers, Peter and William; his sister, Diane; and best friend Pete Perry.
Mr. Piccirillo lived and breathed every day for his "grandbabies," Scooter and Sarah Bear. They were his whole world. He was a very caring, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He is truly missed already by all who knew him.
A memorial service was scheduled for Thursday, January 20, at 7 pm, at Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street in Newtown. Calling hours were scheduled for Thursday, from 4 to 7 pm [Page: A3]. The Daily Gazette, Schenectady, September 13, 2011
Elizabeth Julia Lais Turowski, 89, of Broad Street, Broadalbin, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, September 10, 2011, at Mountain Valley Hospice and is now with her Lord and Savior.
She was born in Broadalbin on May 23, 1922, one of 11 children of Frederick A. and Eleanor C. Traxon Lais and was the last survivor of the family.
Betty spent her childhood in Hagaman, attended Catholic school in Amsterdam, and later received her GED at the insistence of her daughter. She was a lifelong area resident and lived in Broadalbin since 1950. Betty's very first job was at Sheepskin Lining Co. in Amsterdam and later she worked at the former Crossley Glove Company in Broadalbin. She also worked at Grandoe Corp. and the Rubin Glove Shop, both in Gloversville. In 1986, she retired from Mohawk Furniture in Broadalbin.
Betty was a member of several area bowling leagues in her younger days. Mrs. Turowski was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Broadalbin. She enjoyed playing cards with friends and loved spending time with her family. Betty adored her two grandchildren and two great-grandchilden. Betty was married to John S. Turowski on February 14, 1942. He died on January 7, 1979.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Hinkle, who died October 4, 1974.
Survivors include two grandchildren, Megan (Albert) Zierak of Amsterdam and Justin (Jaime) Hinkle of Chesapeake, VA; two great-grandchildren, Albert and Anthony Zierak; her son-in-law, Russell (Candace) Hinkle of Broadalbin; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 7 North Street, Broadalbin with the Rev. Charles Gaffigan officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fort Johnson. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc., 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Mountain Valley Hospice, both in care of the funeral home 
WNCT, Channel 9, News, August 22, 2011
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. - A Vermont man died Saturday night trying to rescue his 9-year-old nephew.
Chief Bill Hargett tells Nine On Your Side it happened around 8 p.m. near Ocean Drive.
59-year-old John A. Lais and his son, Eric, raced to rescue the child after they noticed him get into trouble in the water. He was rescued without incident.
An unknown male helped pull John Lais out of the water. Rescue personnel started CPR, which continued as Lais was transported to Carteret General Hospital.
Lais was pronounced dead as a result of cardiac arrest due to drowning [http://www2.wnct.com/news/2011/aug/22/vermont-man-dies-rescuing-nephew-emerald-isle-ar-1321814/]. Carteret County News-Times, August 22, 2011
EMERALD ISLE � A Vermont man drowned here late Saturday while attempting to rescue his nephew from the ocean.
John A. Lais, 59, of Burlington, Vt., and his family were staying at a residence on the ocean side of Ocean Drive when the accident occurred, according to Emerald Isle Police Chief bill Hargett.
�Mr. Lais was standing with other family members on the deck of the home when they spotted his 9-year-old nephew in distress in the surf,� said Chief Hargett.
He said Mr. Lais entered the water along with several others around 8:30 p.m. and the youth was brought safely to the beach. However, when the group returned to shore, Mr. Lais was not among them.
Several people returned to the water and pulled the victim to the beach. The Emerald Isle Fire Department arrived at the scene and began CPR, but the victim was pronounced dead at Carteret General Hospital.
The coroner�s report states the cause of death was a heart attack due to drowning, Chief Hargett said.
This was the first drowning in Emerald Isle this year. Three people drowned in the area during the 2010 season. The Times Union, Albany, August 25, 2011
WYNANTSKILL-John A. Lais, 59 of Burlington, Vt. and Wynantskill, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, August 20, 2011 at Carteret General Hospital in Morehead City, N.C. John was employed for over 30 years as a union pipe fitter and draftsman for Plumbers & Steamfitters Association Local 7 in Latham, N.Y. John's greatest pleasure was helping others. His last gift was as an organ donor. Funeral services will be held on Friday morning at 10 at the Riley Mortuary Inc., 110 Division St., Amsterdam, N.Y.; followed at 11 by Church Services at The United Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Amsterdam, N.Y. Calling hours are Thursday from 4 to 7 at the Riley Mortuary Inc. Memorial gifts in John's name may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 16 South Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT 05401 To send online condolences, visit www.rileymortuary.com [Page: D11]. Memorial Obituary, Riley Mortuary Inc.
Date of Birth Thursday, January 31st, 1952
Date of Death Saturday, August 20th, 2011
Services: Friday, August 26th, 2011, 11:00am at United Presbyterian Church
John A. Lais, 59, of Burlington, VT; and Wynantskill, NY; died unexpectedly Saturday evening August 20, 2011 at Carteret General Hospital in Morehead City, NC.
Born in Amsterdam, NY, on January 31, 1952, he was a son of the late Walter T. and Arlene J. Bemis Lais.
John was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School in Amsterdam. He also received his Associate's Degree in Mechanical Drawing from Mesa Community College in Mesa, AZ.
John was employed for over 30 years as a union pipe fitter and draftsman for Plumbing & Steamfitters Association Local 7 in Latham, NY. John took great pride in being a union member. He traveled around the U. S. to work. John had a passion to travel, he and June traveled to 47 states.
John's greatest pleasure was helping others. His last gift was as an organ donor.
He was a past member of Moose Lodge 1185 in Johnstown, NY; where he loved playing shuffleboard and darts. He was an active member of the Polish American Veterans Club in Schenectady, NY.
John is survived by his wife June (Langlois) Lais to whom he married on August 25, 1984, one daughter, Rebecca Griffin of Amsterdam, NY; three sons, David and Christopher of Amsterdam, NY; and Eric of Bethlehem, NY; four brothers, Walter (Beverly) of Benton City, WA; Robert (Rhonda) and Jody (Sandra) of Perth NY; and Mark (Pam) of Sprakers, NY; two sisters, Cindy Zuzda (John) and Karen Larson (Roger) of Perth, NY. Ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and his favorite aunt, Elizabeth Torowski.
A brother, Donald Timothy Lais also predeceased John.
Funeral services will be held on Friday morning at 10:00 at the Riley Mortuary, Inc. 110 Division Street, Amsterdam, NY, followed at 11:00 by church services at The United Presbyterian Church, 25 Church Street, Amsterdam, NY.
Calling hours are Thursday from 4 to 7 at the Riley Mortuary, Inc.
Memorial gifts in John's name may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 16 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401
Uncle John, I'm so sorry this has happened to you, I LOVE you so much. I will always remember the good times we had at your home on 107...Those are the days i remember the most. We had to much fun at least i did. RIP tell MOM gram and pops hi and that i love them....MISS you all....xoxo melanie
Condolence From: Melanie Lais Palemire, Tuesday August 23, 2011 [http://rileymortuaryinc.com]. The Daily Gazette, Schenectady, November 26, 2011
Memorial Obituary, Barter & Donnan Funeral Home
Margaret A. Pawlowski
Date Of Birth: 02/16/1918
Date Of Death: 11/24/2011
Born February 16, 1918 in St. Johnsville, NY, she was the daughter of Lewis and Elvira (Curtis) Klock.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Edward M. Pawlowski; brother Ward Klock; sons Edward R. Farrell and Ronald L. Farrell; son-in-law Louis P. Gentile and grandson Joseph Lais.
She is survived by her daughters Roberta M. Gentile of Johnstown, NY and Rosemary (Thomas J.) Lais of Amsterdam, daughter-in-laws Lucille Farrell of Hagaman, NY and Ida Farrell of Gilbert, AZ and a niece Sally (Klock) Kleiman of Mentor, OH; eight grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
As per Margaret's wishes, there will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Cremation will be at Vale Crematory, Schenectady with burial in the St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Amsterdam.
Memorial contributions in Margaret's name may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Barter & Donnan Funeral Home, 1 N. Melcher St., Johnstown, NY. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.barterdonnan.com [http://colefh.funeralplan2.com].
Richard Joseph Bucknum, Hillsboro, OR 
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