Dialing without operator; inflation at Millerton Super — eggs 69 cents a dozen; Bruno goes to DC

From the Archives 9-12

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.

September 14, 1933

‘Scientific Displays Inspiring at Fair’; The scientific displays at the Century of Progress Exposition are most inspiring. The Hall of Science is magnificent in its architecture and one could spend many hours poring over the minute and explicit demonstrations.
The Electrical, Radio and Edison Memorial Buildings are more that I found of great consequence ... In the Radio Building the outstanding feature was the “Bird Cage,” where one saw acoustical illusions demonstrated. Holding ear phones to your ears you heard plain speech inverted so that it became unintelligible when received over an ordinary radio set…This display is one of many of the Bell Telephone Company’s. They show how the dial system works without the aid of an operator. A visitor may call a friend in any large city in the world and the speed with which the call is put through is shown by the means of a moving light on a huge map…

September 12, 1974

‘School Renovation Bond Set for Special Election’; The Webutuck Board of Education adopted resolutions proposing the reconstruction of the Millerton and Amenia elementary schools for $426,000 and the construction of a high school septic system for $75,000 at its meeting on Monday night…
[AD] Stop Inflation Shop at Millerton Super
Eggs 69 cents Doz.
Milk 2 ½ Gals 1.19
Orange Juice 12 oz. 3 for 1.00

September 9, 1999

‘More Fresh Produce In the Hudson Valley’; Fresh, local produce is available this week in the Hudson Valley, including apples, melons, peaches, pears, beets, cabbage, corn, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes and much, much more. Support your local economy and neighbors by buying locally grown food that is fresher and tastes great.

‘Bruno Goes to Conference in DC’; Millerton – Bethann Bruno of this village has been selected to attend the National Young Leaders Conference from Oct. 19 to 24, in Washington, D.C. The Conference is a leadership development program for high school students who have demonstrated leadership potential and scholastic merit. Miss Bruno will be among 350 outstanding National Scholars attending the conference from across the country.
The theme of the conference is “The Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting the Leaders of Today.” Throughout the six-day event, Miss Bruno will interact with key leaders and news makers from the three branches of government, the media and the diplomatic corps. Highlights of the program include welcoming remarks from the floor of the United States House of Representatives and a panel discussion with prominent journalists at the National Press Club. Miss Bruno will also meet with her senators and representatives or an appointed member of their staff to discuss important issues facing Millerton and the nation. …

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