Capital Region Scrapbook: 1970 in Schenectady and at Thacher Park – 10/5/20

David Nicastro, left, and Ralph Boyd of Boy Scout Troop 47 work the firewood detail at the Scout Iroquois District's fall "camporee" at Thacher Park in October 1970.

Boy Scouts hold American flags during the Schenectady County Boy Scout Council -- Iroquois District -- three-day fall "camporee" at Voorheesville's John Boyd Thacher Park in October 1970. From left are Jerry Lynch, John LaCagnina and Tom Pietrosanto. Troop members made the flags.

Long-tenured employees of the Mr. James Inc. beauty salon were honored for their longevity during a gatherings of employees and company officials at The Vikings restaurant in October 1970. Seated from left are Vito Scolamiero; James Scolamiero (company president); Hettie Browning; Marion Sorbello; and John Ciccarelli. Standing from left are Helen Vinosky, Michael Scolamiero of Mr. James branch salon House of Gemini in Clifton Park; and Norma Martin. The company started in the hairstyling business in 1920.

Schenectady Mayor Malcolm E. Ellis, right, presents a Columbus Day proclamation to members of Sons of Italy Lodge 321 and Cornelia Lodge 1980 in October 1970. From left are Joseph Parillo, Mrs. Anthony Sammo, Michael Parent and Lillian Buono

Officials and members of the youth choir at Congregation Beth Israel prepare for Yom Kippur, which in 1970 began at sundown on Friday. October 9. Preparing to assist Rabbi Hirsch Rosenblum, left, and Cantor Israel Shubowitz, right, in services are (in front row, from left) Neil Eisenstadt, Ronald Michelson and D.J. Bibliowicz; (in second row, from left) Scott Grayman, Robert Michelson and Bruce Verdrager; and (in back row, from left) Charles Hoorwitz and Jerry Ziffer. Members of the Capital Region Jewish community observed Yom Kippur on Sept. 27.

Schenectady city school art teachers show off works at art at an art show at the Schenectady Museum on Nott Terrace Heights (now miSci) in October 1970. From left are Dorothy Dietrick of Zoller School; Phyllis Harris of Nott Terrace Elementary School; Diane Lehman of Hamilton, King and Brandywine schools; and Paul Dombrowsky of Oneida Junior High.

David Cilberto, leader of Boy Scout Troop 58, gives boys and Scout leaders a briefing during an early gathering of of the Scout Iroquois District's three-day fall "camporee" in October 1970. A total of 469 Scouts attended.