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


91 years ago: January 1933

“Christmas Party of Rebekah Lodge”: Five hundred and dominoes were enjoyed by those present. Mrs. Frank Manning, of Washington Depot, won the ladies prize for five hundred, and Cecil Cook won the men’s prize. Mrs. Harry Lawrence won the prize for dominoes.

“Dover Plains Beaten, 37-18 by Millerton”: Millerton town team staged a last half rally to bury Dover Plains, 37-18, a steady, fast-passing game. The whole team deserved much praise for their good teamwork, which enabled Saake to lead in scoring with fourteen points. Vin Crawford followed closely with thirteen.

50 years ago: January 1974

“Josephine Downey Ends 30 Years of Banking Service”: She began working as a secretary for the Millerton National Bank in July 1944 […]Miss Downey added that she enjoyed all her co-workers and gave special mention to Margaret Wilcox, the bank’s account representative: “She’s the most wonderful person.”

“I will miss the people very much, both the people I work with and the people I see who come in each day[…].”

“Ted Smith retires After 28 Years”: Henry “Ted” Smith has retired after working over 28 years for J.B. Reed and Son […] “I’m past 70 now and I feel I’m entitled to take it a little easy. This summer I might work now and then. I can’t just sit down” He added that he had a big lawn to worry about and he plans to build a new garage.

25 years ago: January 1999

“Cawley Announces Mayoral Bid, Only Candidate so Far”: […] And unless another candidate emerges in the next week, Mr. Cawley appears to have the inside track for the $5,000 per year job.

It looks like the town of North East will be in a rebuilding state of mind in 1999. [According to Town Supervisor David Sherman] this could be the year the town hall and town high garage undergo renovations. […] A $1.35-million water distribution project in town is substantially complete. The project involved the installation of water service lines, hydrants, water stops, and home hookups for about 80 customers.

Another very important development for the community this year is the introduction of the Harlem Valley Rail Trail into the village. Mr. Sherman said the rail trail would be a nice resource for the community.

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