Leghorns, 1776, surprise septic replacement

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

December 6, 1934

White Leghorn Hen Sets Record!

Stanley Pulver of Mt. Pleasant Farm, near Millerton, believes one of his White Leghorn hens has established a new world’s egg-laying record. The Pulver hen does not excell [sic] in the quantity of eggs laid, however, but in the size of her product.

Gathering eggs Saturday evening, Mr. Pulver came upon a nest containing a large egg measuring three and a quarter inches in length and weighing six ounces. Much larger than the average duck egg, it was perfect in shape. So far as is known, the hen is not guilty of a code violation.

County’s Relief Costs Aggregate $830,508.87

Relief costs in Dutchess County aggregated $830,508.87 in the fiscal year ending Oct. 31, according to a detailed report filed with the Board of Supervisors last week by Paul J. Miller, county treasurer. Temporary emergency relief cost $455,734.02 and rising charity expenses totaled $374,774.85. The county also expended $3,994 on soldiers’ relief, burials and headstones.

Millerton Grange Holds Installation

New Officers Inducted By Elmer W. Simmons Monday Night

Elmer W. Simmons, past master of the Millerton Grange and lecturer of the Dutchess County Pomona Grange, installed the newly elected officers of the Millerton organization at a regular meeting held Monday night. The induction followed a roast pork supper served by ladies of the Grange. Approximately sixty members were present and guests attended from Pine Plains and Bethel, Conn.

Manning Reunion Held

A reunion of the Manning family was held Thanksgiving Day at the home of E. B. Manning at Spencer’s Corners. Among those present were William T. Manning of Buffalo, Frank Manning and family of Washington Depot, Conn.: Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Manning and family of Schenectady; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cook, Mrs. Richard Guptill and Lucy, Virginia and Cloise Manning of Millerton.

December 4, 1975

Downey Wins First Place In Fruit Competition

Debbie Downey was a first place blue ribbon winner in the apple pie division of the fruit competition held Saturday, Nov. 22 at the 4-H Center in the Farm and Home Center in Millbrook.

Over 50 competed in the annual event, sponsored by the Fruit Growers Association of Dutchess County. Completing her seventh year in 4-H, Downey, member of the Lucky Ducky 4-H Club, also received a cash award.

Bicentennial Committee Plans 1776 Celebration

The Little Nine Partners Bicentennial Committee, which represents the Towns of North East, Pine Plains and Milan, has made plans for a 1776 Parade and Celebration set for June 19, 1976.

The afternoon parade will feature units from the fire companies of Millerton, Pine Plains and Milan. The Fife and Drum Corps of Rhinebeck will also be there.

North East To Torch Town Hall Mortgage

The North East Town Board announced this week that it will hold a Town Hall mortgage burning ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Town Hall on Maple Avenue, Millerton.

Supervisor Frank Perotti said Monday that the Town received $25,000 from an anonymous donor 2 weeks ago. This enabled the Town to pay off the $10,000 mortgage on the building. “Not one dollar of tax money was put into it,” asserted Perotti. “Donations paid for everything.”

December 7, 2000

Area Grand Union Stores Will Remain Open

MILLERTON — Despite the recent bankruptcy of the parent Grand Union Co., Robert Trotta, owner of the building housing the Millerton store, said the Grand Union will remain open and “as is” at least until early January.

Grand Union, based in Wayne, N.J., recently declared Chapter XI bankruptcy and sold most of its stores and assets through auction to C&S Wholesale Grocers of Brattleboro, Vt.

“As far as I know,” said Mr. Trotta, “the Millerton store is profitable.”

Mr. Trotta said “all efforts will be made to make sure that the [site in Millerton] remains a good, full-service supermarket.”

Questions Raised About Surprise Septic Replacement At Webutuck

WEBUTUCK — In the wake of the unexpected disclosure that a new septic system will be needed to accommodate Webutuck’s capital building project, school district officials have few answers.

At a public forum with district architects last month, it was revealed the existing system will need to be replaced to the tune of an additional $250,000 — an expense not figured into the original $20-million price tag of the capital project.

It is unclear where the funds will come from to replace the system, but the district may not spend more than the voters approved in the referendum.