Clown, Jail construction, County Fair, West Nile

The following excerpts from The Millerton News were compiled by Kathleen Spahn and Rhiannon Leo-Jameson of the North East-Millerton Library.

Sept. 12, 1935

Mrs. Weaver Denies Seeking Appointment As Postmaster

Beauty Parlor Operator Declares She Does Not Want And Won’t Accept Office

A report that she was seeking appointment to the postmastership in Millerton was vigorously denied by Mrs. Bertha Weaver in an interview yesterday. Poughkeepsie Sunday Courier said in its issue of Sept. 8 that Mrs. Weaver and Miss Kate Griffin were both candidates for the office which is to be filled Feb. 1 at the expiration of the term of Postmaster Edward Everett.

Mrs. Weaver, who operates a beauty parlor here, declared that while she appreciates the interest shown in her behalf by her friends in the Democratic party, she did not want and would not accept a political office.

Minor Fears Jail Cost May Be Too High

Supervisor Frank L. Minor expressed fear last night that the cost of the proposed new jail for the Town of North East might be prohibitive. Estimates from the WPA offices are expected this week-end, Supervisor Minor said. and these will be turned over to the town board for consideration. Plans on which the WPA estimates are to be based were prepared by Charles J. Cooke, architect.

Mr. Minor explained that although the WPA will pay for the entire cost of labor, material for the one-story brick structure which will be paid for by the town, might be expensive. He said that the board will make a definite decision on the matter as soon as the estimates have been studied.

“Red” Hennessey Signed By New York Yankees

Edward “Red” Hennessey, Millerton’s sensational speedball hurler and promising major league prospect who was given a contract by the Boston Red Sox last year, has now been signed by the New York Yankees, announcement has just been made. Hennessey was released by the Danville, Va., Schoolfield nine, a Red Sox farm, in the Bi-State League. because of overcrowded conditions there, but was immediately signed by the Reidsville. N. C., Luckies in the same league and came to be fourth ranking hurler in the circuit. Subsequently he left the Luckies because of the extreme heat in Dixie.

The “red head” will be farmed out to the Akron club of the Middle Atlantic League by the Yankees next season. He was signed by Gene McCann, Yankee scout and former manager of the Springfield, Mass. club of the defunct Eastern League.

September 9 1976

In Millerton: Will It Be The Last Picture Show?

The Millerton Theatre closed its doors Tuesday night, possibly for the final time. The Theatre’s owner, Philip Eisenberg, said that unless someone buys the property from him, “Our intention is to close the theatre down permanently.”

The Main Street movie house locked up Tuesday with a final showing of the Neil Simon comedy hit “Murder by Death.”

Mr. Eisenberg said none of the movie operators have been able to make a sustained financial success of the operation and, thus, he must find a buyer now or close up.

Police Nab Youth In Bank Heist

A 19-year-old Washington County youth, Russell K. Snody of Clemmons, remains in the Dutchess County Jail on $7,500 bail this week after being arrested for allegedly breaking into and burglarizing the Dover Plains branch of the Millbrook Bank in the early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 23.

Snody has been charged with 3rd degree burglary, 3rd degree grand larceny, and the illegal possession of a sawed-off shotgun.

Millerton Free Library Begins Winter Hours

The Millerton Library began its winter hours on Tuesday, Sept. 7. The Library hours are now Monday from 6:30 to 8:30; Saturday from 2 to 5 and Sunday from 2 to 5.

The Comprehensive Plan booklet for North East and the Millerton is now available for circulation at the Library. The Library also offers the following best-sellers: “The Deep” by Peter Benchley, “Crowned Heads” by Thomas Tryon, “Dolores” by Jacqueline Susann, “Agent In Place” by Helen MacInnes and “A Man Called Intrepid” by William Stevenson.

The Library is also circulating 22 new mysteries from the Mid-Hudson rotating collection.

Cumberland Farms Delayed

The construction of the Cumberland Farms dairy store on Main Street in Millerton has been delayed, holding up the store’s opening which had been originally scheduled for the end of August.

The construction crew now hopes to meet an Oct. 1 deadline. According to Construction Supervisor Roy Terwilliger, work will progress on the building itself but not on the adjoining lot.

“We’re waiting for curb-cut permits from the New York Department of Transportation,” he commented, “until we get that we can’t do anything outside.”

September 13, 2001

Saperstein’s Mural To Have Dedication Ceremony

MILLERTON — With the help of Millerton residents, the Saperstein mural is close to completion. In order to officially present the mural, Saperstein’s will have a dedication on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 3 p.m.

The dedication will include a ribbon cutting and refreshments.

Moira Kelly, the mural’s main artist, said the community has been so helpful and supportive of the mural. Since she started the painting, she has received nothing but compliments.

“I don’t want to finish it,” Ms. Kelly said. “It’s like the best book I’ve ever read.”

She said she hopes to do more murals in the area, explaining that painting them is a great activity for children and the finished product is enjoyed by the whole community.

The dedication will be held rain or shine.

The mural resembles a similar painting that adorned the Dutchess Avenue wall of the former Saperstein’s building before it was destroyed by fire in 1986.

Store owner Lew Saperstein said the mural was his father’s idea. The elder Mr. Saperstein died last year.

Elementary Schools Open

MILLERTON — The first day of school for Millerton, Amenia and Webutuck Elementary Schools was on Monday, Sept. 10. Despite a fast and chaotic move due to realignment, the schools were in working order for the students on Monday morning.

Amenia held an orientation for parents and students on Sept. 5. Interim Principal Jack Biasotti gave a short speech in the auditorium. He told parents and students he was looking forward to being the interim principal, and to assuage any fears that the quality of education would be diminished by realignment.