Document 6441343
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Document 6441343
^^^^B -..V T j • • r -.—- - » T » - - - a c f J . r j > - j - g - ; - ..-.- \ o /< Features Editorials Serving the Town of Washington and Surrounding Areas XDotvn JMetnory As we see it. . JLaw$e On the n £, StreeT^ By Bob Barraclough The editor's notebook is full of pictures that "didn't come out" this week. We are especially despondent over the failure of the snow scene which we had anticipated so much. Bobby and Karen Setaro w i t h * their friends John Schmalz and Billy Hurst all performed so expertly on the ice in Town Park on Wednesday that we'll hate to face them again. They agreed to. skate toward the camera and even tempt fate by playing the risky game of whip for us — but alas all we took from the camera were blanks !w Chins Up! The ability of man to exist in an often trying world, and even to improve in character after experiencing reverses, is indeed a great gift. The year 1962 was nothing extraordinary in the way of human travail — but the number of brink situations was high enough^to cause at least the people of the United States some concern. On May 28, for example, the stock exchange shares lost S20 billion in value in the greatest one-day drop since Oct. 29, 1929. Much of the paper-value loss has still not been recovered, but stockholders' faith in the American system seems to be holding up. There has been no great tendency .forJnvestors to escape the market in panic. of Mississippi personally barred the entrance of negro James H. Meredith into the University of Mississippi. President Kennedy subsequently federalized the Mississippi National Guard and sent in Army troop. Two were killed on the 30th of that month In rioting-at the university as a~- result of the-United States saying to the rest of the world that the leading democratic .government in the world belives in equal opportunity for all. -It was an exciting year in the field of science and space travel as AT&T sent aloft Telstar on July 10, and more significant steps were taken in man's effort to outdo the birds. Can there be any better evidence of man's confidence in the future than this example of his battle against stagnation ? His constant struggle against the laws of nature and against the vaguaries of his fellow mortals leaves us hopeful of his eventual progress. And, were we to be of the belief that the end justifies the means, so long as man points himself heavenward physically—be can be hopeful concerning his spiritual progress as well. There can be little doubt that United States prestige grew rather then receded because of the Cuban crisis. By standing firm in the face of this brink situation the United States emphasized . its determination to be adamant in rits fight against Russian imperialism and Cuban deviousness. Orf Sept. 20, Governor Ross Barnett No Painless Tax Next year Congress is expected to get started on updating our 1930 federal tax system but like reaching the moon, it will take a while to attain. Our present federal tax system is not only straining at the seams to raise the billions Washington thinks_the government needs to spend, but the way taxes are raised does a lot of damage as well. There are many kinds of damage: tax handicaps to economic growth which is needed to make the U.S. stronger: persistent unemployment due at least in part to tax laws that hamper investment in new jobs; a tremendous waste of time and effort by business and individuals in just trying to understand the confusing details of the tax law; real and imagined unfairness in the tax law which prompts some taxpayers to cheat on their returns and thus undermines1 the moral strength of the nation. Tax law revisions to eliminate those damaging effects are long overdue but we may as well recognize that_there is no painless way to raise $100 billion in federal taxes. — On-one trip toward, the cam-T era, the four subjects were supposed to break off to the left of the camera just before reaching it. Two of them went left, but the other two turned right, causing quite an interesting chaotic effect oT eight flying arms and legs, and resulting in the bruising of other parts of the anatomy. £ By the way. we've been around the country to some extent, and have yet to see a finer winter Town Park than we have in the Town of Washington. HOLDIXO down the hitching post on the left is-one of an unidentified group pictured among the collection loaned hyEd Maggiacomo. The picture was probably taken some time before 1891 because it was then that the Bank of Millbrook was incorporated. The sign over the door says Dean Bros.. Drygoods and Groceries, and the right part of the sign reads Queen soap and Ivory soap. The building was originally built to house the railroad's general offices late in the 1860's or earlv 70's Millhin-ok wa; tlif northern terminal 'of the road at that time. Later, as the railroad extended to Pine Plains, the offices were moved to Mattt-wan, which is now part of Beacon. The Dean brothers (James and John) took over the building after the railroad vacated it. The OUT OF THE PAST IN OLD DUTCHESS By Louise Tompkins tefterbox This n.rr/fafrr tcetecmes tetters Item its indcrs. AH Utters must be signed; t :rerer, the name cf thr trriter zcCte tcithhcld ufon request, - if far t>*~>-reanm.-^kttttrt shenld be kept a brief as possible to insure fubl.ition. The-first-or-der-of-business-when-thenew Congress convenes should be reduction of the tremendous tax burden and reduction of the excessive government spending that causes it. Three other boys whose names we do not know caught* us snapping blanks of them as they-sledded down the hill be•hind Tribute Garden.—Not that it will do all of these people any good after the action is all gone, but we promise that the camera will be repaired by next week. Then we moved over to Clinton Corners to try our luck or-J the Wilson Guernsey family. Dave and John, with their friends, were tobogganing down a nice little hill behind-their home and we asked "Ifiem to go back up and come right down as_close-to us -as-possible.—We— felt not unlike bullfighters as we nimbiy (?) stepped out of the path of the swishing toboggan. 3 died soon after the catastro- al of Tuesday. March 25.-ISOfL-a The-MamVho-Died notice signed by Gilbert Livphe." , of a Broken Heart ingston, senior trustee of the A Little Unusual .' Aside from what might be Dutchess Academy-restating that It was not uncommon to read gleaned from the advertiseDear Edi:or: ments, the reader of the local that any of the foregoing acci- complaints had been received Christmas is here and tomornewspaper in the early 1800's dents or ailments had caused respecting the conduct of James J u s t _ a "note to remind you row it~w7ir be~^oneT As I give "SvCetctiiev .gathered—much_of— the— news-of- deathr-but-there-was-jusi one j DrSKetciuey and that the trusthat the students of Carroll his neighbors from the mar- instance in which the local j tees had unanimously resolved thanks this Christmas, I am Hall at Bennett College are exhumbly gr.ueful to the kindness " a broken; to dismiss James D. Sketchley riage and death notices. If no newspa~per gave of both Mr. and Mrs. Samuel tending a cordial invitation to other descriptive and flattering: heart" as the cause of- -a-marrs from the employment of the Morrison for their encourage- all residents of the Millbrook adjective could be found to des- demise. It was not the result of Academy. It also stated that area-to attend their-open_house_ mr^Tr^ndTtfrs-trrat-came-fromcribe the brideT she was usually a love affair and it was probably i Mr. Parker was unanimously on Sunday, Jan. 6. their own i>ockets. Let's pause a few. minutes during the your reaction time, vision and coordina- mentioned as "the amiable really and quite sadly true that retained in the Academy. Millbrook should be proud of James Sketchley, as his friend daughter" of her father. holiday festivities to consider some facts tion are weakened. Without A Trial Mike Brands is now the R o u n d these two fine people who could stated, died of a broken heart. On occasion, if the father which involve your life and the future of Poor Mr. Sketchley could not Even small amounts of alcohol imTable's permanent Jll-yeatold**l_ James D. Sketchley was oneunderstand how men who call- find time in spite of Mrs. Mor- boy model for photographs. Or wise and acquainted with your family. pair your driving ability. With no out- were rison's illness to expend .of the editor, he saw that a piece of the instructors of the DutchWe frequently hear the slogan "don't ward sign of intoxication you can .lose, of wedding cake was sent to the ess Academy. He was well ed themselves gentlemen could themselves in the behalf of at least it seemed so last week turn him with his wife and three when we walked into the Milldrink and drive" during the year-end celthe clearness of mind and critical judg- printer. The result was that the thought of as a teacher and small children adrift at the un-others less fortunate. I have brook Library and asked Mrs. ment needed to drive—especially at this marriage notice"covered" a few scholar and highly praised as seasonable hour of ten o'clock voted since I was of age and Winant if there happened to be _ebrations But many otherwise good motoften wondered if those we elect orists don't think the advice applies to- time when road conditions are hazardous. more lines; was a little more such. But he incurred the dis- from the shelter of the academi- I in office could find time for anyone around who would like flowery and complimentary and pleasure of the Board of Trus- cal roof to seek shelter in a them. They feel a few drinks never afThe New York State Citizens Council mention was made that the tees of the academy. He outI personal jimblems of t h e . in- to pose with the Creche on dishumble shed. Also without any play there. fect their driving ability. The uncomforton^raffic Safety points out that 55 per printer had been remembered. raged their patriotism and was : trial or any previous intimation. I dividual. We saw Mike and asked him. able truth is these motorists are just cent of fatal traffic accidents during the This was followed by the well relieved of his position (and his He made this statement in a Now I r.t only know the an- "Sure," he said. "I know w h a t ^ wishes of the editorial staff and living quarters) and "died of a long-paid advertisement in the I swer but am also a recipient of lucky if they haven't had an accident. holiday season involve drinking drivers. the trust we have when we to do." Poughkeepsie Journal. The first part of your brain affected We join the Council in urging you the expression of kind thoughts broken- heart." He had been a subject once elect those <o represent us. —The Dutchess Academy had by alcohol when you drink is the section to bear in mind these facts about drink- for—the—luturo-happiness—of—mtr Mr. Skethcley's outburst was before for Mrs. John Plummer contracting parUes. This is one Christmas I shall originally been built at Brinker- followed by a short notice insertwhen she took a picture of which controls- your judgment. Then ing and driving when you celebrate. The death notices were hoff and, in 1791, the building ed in the paper and signed by never forgt!. Mayor John Murtaugh and a usually quite frank. The ail- was removed to Poughkeepsif Richard Davis. He said, that My thanks go out to Mr. and group of trick or treaters for • ment, which had removed a and placed in the lot at the they had met "for the purpose of Mrs. Samuel Morrison. I am UNICEF, back in October. resident, was of interest to hissouthwest corner of Cannon and taking into consideration the j P r o u d t 0 h ; u e f e l t t h e i r P * r s o n a l Every time we suggested he friends and neighbors and has Academy streets.: giving the statements made by Mr. Sketch-1 i n , c n ? t w h p n i l i s m o s t n c c d e d step a little closer, or smile a remained a matter of record in name to the latter. It was in- lev. Thev realized that he w a s | a n < i P r a y " ^ , h c i r endeavors little, he would say. "I know, many instances. Many a "justly corporated by the Regents of Q Writing in Nation's Business, Walinflation. And one of the surest ways to esteemed and respectable (the the State'of New York in 1791dangerously ill but observed that Will alway 1K> remembered in I know." Like a real pro. my heart an i returned someday ter W. Heller, who is chairman of the produce inflation is found in successive, meaning of the word was slight- and was opened for the recep- his situation would warrant that two-fold. We hope that a lot of you ly different in that day) inhabi- tion of scholars in November the public should-know the Mine President's Council of Economic AdvisA happy new year goes out went to the college while the growing and huge government deficits. tant" circumstances leading to h.is dis1 passed on after a "short of the following year. ors, says that the taxes, must be cut. In missal. • - I to these two fine people of pub- children's a r t was on display. but severe" or a "long and lingThe intelligent — and safe — way The rector of Christ Church, lic office, your concern will AH of the paintings were very his words: "It now seems clear that one ering illness" which he had the Reverend George H. Spieiin - Though nearly a score of years never In? foi gotten. inferesfing, although s o m eto institute tax reductions is to accomof the chief reasons for the sluggish beborne "with unusual Christian was in charge of the school, un- had passed since peace was de- Grateful i. cipients of kindness, times unexplainable as we found pany them with the most stringent posshavior of our economy over the past five fortitude and resignation." And, der the supervision of the Board clared, there were many perMr. nnd Mrs. J H out when we asked Karen Mcible reductions in non-essential govern- he died with "an abiding faith of Trustees. The trustees were sons in the community, staunch years or so is the persistant drag exerted Wharter what she was thinking ment spending. This means less welfare and a vision of celestial joy", or proud of their academy n n r j | patriots.whe had fought in the left ,i wife nnd infant family to of when she painted her work by our present federal tax system." state — a renewed dependence on local a "full assurance of a happy considered it a great asset toj' war, who still resented anything deplore him. hanging there. She just d i d n ' t * There will be general agreement immortality beyond the grave." the community when it was in- British. The "English Church" government to handle local* problems — Mr. Bramble was an older remember. with that statement. And a tax reducthad very quickly become the | Number of Causes corporated as a village in 1799. man of some wealth. His backion will come as welcome news to all of a similar renewal- in individual self-reliProtestant Episcopal Church in One lady died "after a tedious Comes to Poughkeepsie ground was British but he had ance and responsibility. disorder which baffled the skill us — if! James D. Sketchley was an the United States. And certain boon in this country before the The "if" lies in whether or not the . Welfare f Inters may, or may not, of all her physicians but she en- Englishman. He ami Joseph it is, 1800 was not time to be time of the Revolution. dured it with resignation to the Parker came to Poughkeepsie singing Rule Britannia!! This is Mr. Sketchley was undoubtedtax saving is offset and more by in- like this prescription. But, either way, devine The Junior Snippers 4-H Club will." A number of evidently the "misconduct" and ly buried in the churchyard of of Pleasant Volley had a Christcreased living costs, due to the surge of it is the one the national health demands. deaths were attributed to '."the in June 1799 from Lansingburgh cause for the dismissal. Academy. The Poughkeepsie Christ Church, then located on mas party at the home of Barprevailing epidemic." clv>lera Journal of June 11, 1799, pubAnd So, the Obituary Maikct at Church street. Sketch- bara Hole on Dec. 21. After or yellow fever, and sometimes lished a quotation stating that, On April 29, 1S00, J a m e s ley's family irmalned in the vil- carol singing, refreshments wcre^| to smallpox. Consumption and at a public examination. the Bramble, a propserous merchant lage for s.nne months. The adserved. Members exchanged congestion of the lungs removed students of I^nn'ingburgh Acad- of Poughkeepsie inserted the vertisements of the school kept gifts and games were played. numbers of young people. There emy had acquitted themselves following notice in the Pough- by his sisters were continued unThe Christmas party com-, were drowning accidents and very well in different branches keepsie Journal: til the year 1501. miiiee included Susan Gott-^ during the summer months, it of science In which they .were Seriing The T.-rm ef H'tihinelen e*d Surre^'dinf Area Died, on Thursday morning There was no further mention hardt, Candacc VokAll, Cynthia, was not unusual to read that a examined, "to the high satisfac- last, of a broken heart occasionTUESDAY. JANUARY 1. 1953 PACK 8 Hinsch, And Barbara Hale. 2Ci man had died from the effect of tion of the trustees of that in- ed by unmerited and cruel per- of Mr, Sketchley In the newspaMembers Attended. pers and n> o'her cause for his PuMiihfd e t r r r TharMijr t t MilI>.r.v>V. Dotcfcm Cotinty. N. Y. Tfltphone OR 7-3125 and UtO heat or the "drinking of cold stitution." s;4i secution, Mr. James D I k e r death given. He had been popuby MiliJiff)''; T f f n . In?. water imprudently." Tilings went well with the Sketchley.. aged 29 years. -On lar nnd hippy B nd apparCTitly Members: N t w York Vtf% Att.vUti.-n — Nttinni] E d i t o m l Ai*o<Utinn —Then.~ft9 - now—mrn d i e d _ a r AcHTfpTrTy"ar7u''a".sTt"6r'rTi"me laJOHN" W . N A S H , rvbliihrr the result of highway accidents;- tor—-it- watt-—announfwJ— thnt Friday afternoon his remain* en^y^d.ijfc.Jn^tha.vulaKe-unul K U n F R T J. HAKRACT.OrGTT. General Mcmaoer MRS JOHX P M ' M M K R , S'e-it I'ditsr a. horse ran away; a wheel Sketchley's two sisters w e r e wn»~-iitttnidCT!---Cvinr^r5r<'InTr:ihP sang Rule Rritannln. When Table a w o n d e r f u l ' p a p e r — ^ C i . A f D I A T. N A S H , Seeiel Xeirt came off a wagon; a heavily opening n hoarding and dayhonors to the place of intcrmor.t he was so bitterly disappointed broader coverage of news, good H U G H B A R N H A R T . J r . Adteetiti-t MnB?e7~~ P H H . i r S. S C I A R R A . Plan! Hanojer loaded wagon upset; a bridge school for the education of by a large body of citizens of over his dismissal and had noeditorials and lAst but not IcAst, MRS. B E R T H A KF.t.LY, Offiee Mentter Prospects.- to ^nrme—lll.-He- TOmimnstTXWTJc' T6Tnpk!n<rOuT" ffavft way* o rld^r-foH-frwrrhrr •• -— Trrmi af SutKiu-dofi yoxmjf lird!fsT~~ lfe WAS A nihn of science, ten- may have had no will to recov- of the Pastrithi*-Dut**»«« Cjmfitjr) -rrr; rrrrrr: horse, or there was a sleighing ) Y*»r (irithtvDBtd*»»» ."If? oatitdt DrtcbtM Cgimij». Covfllr) . ; : . . . . . It WAS therefore surprising to def husband, nn Indulgent fAth- er and may truly h a w "died of Harry G. Thorn accident. In one case "the horse 'tp'ttt 10 road in the Poughkeepsie Journ- er And sincere friend. He has A broken heart". Ccaftf* Sf*<W (votir* tchtxt T**t) Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 'J I. ill Stop. Look and Think Big 'If Junior Snippers Exchange Gifts JffflllnWt<®>jftoiinfc mhh ? z*; Untitled Document Thomas M. 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