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

June 27, 1935

Millerton High School Commencement Marked By Large Attendance

A large attendance marked the thirty-sixth commencement of Millerton High School which was held in the school auditorium on Monday night. Diplomas were awarded to ten graduates by Elmer W. Simmons, president of the Board of Education. They were Marion Winifred Agnew, Dorothy Louise Barth, George Herbert Brewer, Ruth Elizabeth Conklin, Edna Mae Francis, Edythe Marion Guptill, Margaret Mary Lilley, James Tripp Miller, Frances Heneritta Wooding and Anthony Arthur Yakubowski.

Ruth Conklin, valedictorian, was presented the Alumni Scholarship by Miss Blanche Bates, president of the Alumni Association, just before the presentation of diplomas.

June 24, 1976

‘Wing’ In Wingdale:

Anne Wing Levings: 105 And Still Going Strong

It is often said that the pity of growing really old is that you outlive your friends. That statement is only partially true for Anne Wing Levings, who celebrated her 105th birthday at the Lovely Hill Nursing home in Pawling on Sunday, June 13. Nearly 75 visitors and friends were there helping her to celebrate. She has outlived many of her dear friends, but because she remains so dear herself, she keeps acquiring new ones along the way, including a reporter doing a routine story.

Millerton Free Library Fund Drive Takes Off

The Millerton Free Library Fund Drive got under way this week. In a letter sent to all Millerton residents, the library campaign committee solicited support to achieve its $30,000 goal. The mailing included a brochure outlining the needs and the plans for the new Library building on Main Street.

June 28, 2001

Millerton Crime Wave Investigated

MILLERTON — Three separate incidents of burglary in the past three months have become the subject of local talk concerning the safety of local businesses and residences.

Millerton Postmaster Retiring After 12 Years

MILLERTON —After 12 years as Millerton’s postmaster, Martin Cavally has decided it’s time to hang up the mail bag. Mr. Cavally, who was raised in Dutchess County, joined the U.S. Postal Service in 1968.

“Northern Dutchess is my home.” explained Mr. Cavally, who has lived here most of his life. Although born in Manhattan, Mr. Cavally attended school in Poughkeepsie and earned his associate’s degree from Dutchess Community College.

Mr. Cavally served two years in the Army and was stationed in New York City and then in Dutchess County. He also served a brief stint in Vietnam. He married Claudette Wyant in 1966. The couple has a daughter Kelly and a granddaughter Chiara, living in Rensselaer.

Why did Mr. Cavally choose a career with the post office? “The retirement [benefits],” he admitted. After working part time for IBM and the state of New York, he was offered a position with the post office.

The views expressed here are not necessarily those of The Millerton News and The News does not support or oppose candidates for public office.

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