The following excerpts from The Millerton News were compiled by Kathleen Spahn and Rhiannon Leo-Jameson of the North East-Millerton Library.
February 1, 1934
‘Tramp Printer Pleads Guilty To Forgery’; Wallace Gibbord, 60, the last of the tramp printers who thirty years ago won a national prize for speed in setting type by hand. pleaded guilty to a second degree forgery charge before Judge Flannery in county court Friday morning. Gibbord, who has traveled all over the United States and in Cuba and other countries while working at his trade, was arrested Nov. 27, 1933. He was indicted Oct. 22, 1931, more than two years before, by the grand jury after John Hoysradt, former publisher of the Pawling Chronicle, had alleged that a check bearing his name and made to “Walter Gifford,” drawn on the National Bank of Pawling, was a forgery. It was further alleged that Gibbord had cashed the check at the John E. Rogers drug store in Pawling.
February 6, 1975
‘Threat Of Rail Abandonment Prompts Millerton Meeting’: Anticipating that the United States Railway Association plans to be published,[sic] Feb. 26, will call for abandonment of at least a segment of the Harlem Division of Penn Central Railroad, and[sic] informational meeting on effective procedures for protesting loss of rail services will be held, starting at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 10, at the Community Room above the Millerton Free Library, Dutchess Avenue, Millerton.
‘New Mid-Day Train Added To Schedules’; Of particular interest to many travelers between New York City and Dover Plains is the new midday train on the Harlem Division, leaving Grand Central Terminal at 11:13 a.m. and reaching Dover Plains at 1:35 p.m., with a change of cars at Brewster. The return trip starts at Dover Plains at 2:15 and arrives, Grand Central, at 4:33 p.m.
‘Brooks Delays Store Opening’; The grand opening date for the Millerton’s new Brooks Discount Drug store has been rescheduled for mid-March, according to a Brooks’ spokesman. The opening had been tentatively scheduled for mid-February, but has been postponed because of construction delays.
The Brooks spokesman said no prescription counter is planned for the Millerton store, but added, one may be added sometime in the future, depending on the success of the store.
‘Summer Jobs Available’; The Millerton Youth Committee is now accepting applications for positions in the summer program at the Denny Memorial Pool. Openings include pool and day camp director, assistant pool and day camp director, day camp counsellors [sic] and substitute life guard.[sic]
‘Junk-A-Tique Opens Shop’; A new shop called Junk-A-Tique opens this week in Millerton. It is located on Route 22, one mile north of the traffic light at the intersection of Routes 22 and 44.
‘Students Qualify For Dean’s List’; Marie Carmella Ciancio of Millerton and Susan Birnbaum of Millbrook qualified with nearly 1200 students for the dean’s list for the 1974 fall semester at the New York State University College of Arts and Science at Geneseo.
February 3, 2000
‘Hundreds Expected For ‘Millenium’ Reunion’; WEBUTUCK — Get ready for the invasion of the alumni.
If organizers have their way, 300 to 350 Webutuck graduates will descend on the Harlem Valley this summer for a multi-class reunion for those who graduated from the high school any time between 1957 and 1964. It’ll be called the “Webutuck Millennium Reunion.”
‘Candidates Forum Airs Tonight on WQQQ’; Radio station WQQQ (103.3 FM) will sponsor a broadcast forum tonight for the two candidates for county clerk who are running in a special Feb. 8 election in the town of North East, according to Station Manager Ron Lyon.
Incumbent Republican William Paroli Jr. and Democratic challenger Richard Anderson have agreed to participate in the forum which begins at 7 p.m.
‘Historical Society Plans Activities for Millerton’s 125th Anniversary in 2000’; MILLERTON - The town of North East was incorporated in 1788 and the Village of Millerton in 1875. Millerton will celebrate its 125th anniversary this year.
The North East Historical Society is putting together a living history of the area. If you would like to write down your memories or be interviewed, call Diane Thompson, president, North East Historical Society.
“This will be a legacy for future generations of our town and village,” said Ms. Thompson.
"They had this in mind from last year," girls varsity head coach Les Funk of Pine Plains said. Funk said the young team wanted the sectional title and "never gave up," until they won it Wednesday, March 5, at Mount Saint Mary College.Photo by Nathan Miller
Naveah Rennie, no 34 of Pine Plains, was the Bombers' dominant scorer, racking up 20 points by the end of the matchup against S.S. Seward Institute during the Section IX Class C finals at Mount Saint Mary College on Wednesday, March 5.Photo by Nathan Miller
Lent: Time to consider social gospel movement
We are entering the annual Christian season of Lent this week.With its 40 days of contemplation and “little Easter” Sundays, it is a time to remember the healing ministry and the sacrifice of Jesus.During this season, we are invited to think deeply about our role as agents of grace and love in our hurting world.
There is a long history of making sacrifices and commitments for Lent, modeling our discipleship and hopes for a more heavenly world. It is through this lens that I invite you to join us in considering what gifts and services the community needs that we can commit to bringing forth in the weeks leading up to Easter.While many lean into solitary introspection during Lent, it may be particularly advantageous to use our meditations and sacrifices for the greater good this year.
John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, advised his followers centuries ago that “The gospel of Christ knows of no religion, but social; no holiness but social holiness. Faith working by love is the length and depth and breadth and height of Christian perfection.”These words are connected to the firm belief of Wesley that a Methodist was fundamentally one who loved God with all their heart, mind, strength, and soul, along with loving one’s neighbor as oneself.He believed that being in love with God naturally also required loving other people, as every person was a beloved soul coming from the same source of life that we are.
Consequently, Wesley stood against slavery long before it was a popular view, prioritized caring for those who were poor and imprisoned, and made a point to do good to as many as he could for as long as he was physically able.
Indeed, the Methodists are not the only Christians who believe such things.These thoughts are primary messages of the Christian faith.In more recent history, we can note that during the time of the Golden Age, at the end of the late 19th century, the Christians mobilized to counteract the abject poverty, child labor, dangerous working conditions, and lack of education of the time.Famous theologians such as Washington Gladden, Walter Rauschenbusch, and W.E.B. DuBois began the Social Gospel movement, enacting with new verve the passion of Christ that empowers the community toward building the Kingdom of God.As Christians, they believed in uplifting the downtrodden and creating a community where all had a chance to thrive.Child labor laws were enacted, better working conditions were secured, Sunday School helped provide education, settlement houses were created, and the Salvation Army was born.
The social gospel movement continued in another wave of reforms and empowerment through the Civil Rights era.Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his intellect, energy, and life to help secure the reforms that enabled persons of color to vote, go to non-segregated schools, and have the right to share public spaces without discrimination.Like Christ, he paid the ultimate price for his prophetic vision.However, his impact on our society was formidable, lasting far beyond his short lifetime.
As Christians, it is very clear what to do in times of hardship, crisis, or challenge.Throughout the centuries, our call has been to help heal the world, doing whatever we can to uplift and transform loneliness into community, reminding each one how precious they are and how important it is to unite for the sake of the whole.Individually, the challenges can be overwhelming, even too much to bear.Collectively, we can do all things through the One who strengthens us.As they say, “We have the receipts!” We can do it again.
This Lent, let us give up our pessimism and fear, replacing it with a commitment to community and hope.Yes, things can seem dreadful, but our souls are not served by allowing ourselves to descend into the dark.We are keepers of the light.Let us do all within our power to create brightness so that its warmth may strengthen all as we live into the Social Gospel movement for our time.Chin up, friends, we can do this.We simply must be willing to get serious about doing it together.
Rev. Dr. Anna Crews Camphouse is pastor of Canaan, Lakeville, Millerton, and Sharon United Methodist Churches
Lead Pastor of the Northwestern Hills Cooperative
Parish UMC