CWA payroll at 3,000; first baby of the year

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

January 11, 1934

‘3,000 Now at Work Under CWA’; Approximately 3,000 are now listed on the Civil Works Administration payroll in Dutchess County, it was announced last Thursday by T.A. Corby, executive officer of the county CWA organization. Only a slim margin of 100 are to be added under the present quota, but it is hoped that the quota may be increased.

‘At the White House Party’; Russell B. Hosier, son of Mr and Mrs. Charles Hoslier, of Millerton, an officer at the White House in Washington, D. C., with Mrs, Hosier and their two children, Richard and Warren, attended the Christmas reception given by President Roosevelt for the officers and their families.

‘Telephone Operator Suffers Broken Ankle in Fall’; Miss Claire Diegnan, telephone operator on the Millerton exchange, suffered a broken ankle Saturday night when she slipped and fell on the icy street in front of Bloch’s store. Miss Diegnan was taken to Sharon Hospital where a cast was placed on the injured ankle. Miss Diegnan is under the care of Dr. H. A. Richardson.

January 9, 1975

‘Millerton Couple Have 1st Baby Of New Year’; Mr. and Mrs. John Sawchuck of Millerton are the parents of the first baby born in 1975 in Sharon Hospital.
Their daughter, Michaelene, made her debut at 8:55 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3. The baby, who weighed 4 lbs. 4 oz. at birth, is the couple’s first child.

‘Police Guard Leads Parade’; The New York State Police Honor Guard under Troop-Commander Major P.G. Emden will lead off the Millerton Centennial Parade, according to Dick Valentine, a member of the celebration committee.
Mr. Valentine said that the July 27 parade will feature a number of other groups to be announced as soon as plans are final. The “Century Celebration” will take place on July 25, 26, and 27.

‘North East Historical Society Promotes Millerton Growth’; The North East Historical Society greets 1975 as Millerton’s Centennial year. The celebration of Millerton’s incorporation (1875-1975) is being ushered in with the new year. We take great pride in all our members who have contributed their efforts in the public study of their community in the past year, said Eileen Banks of the Historical Society.
The Historical Society is making plans for the town, with the help of Millertonian Richard Valentine. The time bomb [sic], complete with artifacts, will be buried on the Green in August. The Block Dance and the renaming of Parking Street also will take place this summer. “So ladies,” said Eileen Banks, “start making your colonial gowns. And gentlemen, how about the sideburns?”
The Society would like to publicly thank the Millerton Diner for making the lights available for the Christmas tree.

January 13, 2000

‘Tour of MES Reveals Substandard Conditions’; MILLERTON — As a reminder to the public about the deteriorating conditions in some of its buildings, the Webutuck School Board led audience members on a tour of Millerton Elementary School (MES) this week.
If the board was looking for a venue to showcase the need for facilities improvement, it found it in MES — a mildewed, Depression-era grotto with rusting pipes and dangling tiles.
Former MES Principal Gene Brooks came out of retirement to lead the tour. Just outside the auditorium where the Monday night School Board meeting took place, Mr. Brooks pointed out none of the fire alarm boxes were currently working.

‘Webutuck H.S. Computer Lab Open to Public’; AMENIA — The Webutuck Central School District has announced the availability of the high school computer lab to the community. The facility will be open beginning Tuesday, Jan. 25, until March 7. Technicians will be available to ensure everything is working well and to provide technical help.
Microsoft Office 97 and a high-speed Internet connection will be available.
Registration is required. Contact Barbara Bagomolny at the district office of Webutuck High School by Jan. 19.

‘Letter To Editor — Food Pantry Says Many Thanks for Holiday Generosity’; On behalf of 75 families in the Millerton/North East area who received a Holiday Food Basket, The Millerton Food Pantry would like to thank all the individuals, merchants, adult and youth civic groups for their generous donations of money, food, vehicles, time and hard work.
Mariley S. Najdek
Beverly H. Gordon
Millerton Food Pantry