Independent Party Defends Record at Hoosick Falls Caucus
In Hoosick Falls New York the Independent party held a village caucus at the Legion Rooms with nearly 70 attendees. Speakers, including former Mayor Leo J. Albowicz and former trustees, defended past governance and criticized the current water rates garbage charges and flood control plans while defending the village’s financial status and debt position. A senior center card party and rummage sale were announced for March 16 and March 19 20 respectively with donations welcomed.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Independent Party
Legion
Ben
People’s Party
Leo J. Albowicz
J. Joseph Hayden
James O’néil
Donald St. Hilaire
Leé Mulvihill
LeRoyill’’ Baker
Edwin Schneider
Robert Shiland
Michael Brewster
Hoosick Senior Center
Edith Gigel
Bim St
White Creek church set for quarterly conference and supper
The Fourth Quarterly Conference of Jermain United Methodist Church will be held at Embury Methodist Church Cambridge on Sunday evening March 15 with a 6 30 covered dish supper before the meeting. Rev John Rhine smith of Bennington will preside. Lawrence Betit died in an automobile accident last week. Norman and Sandra Betit and Mrs Rita Harrington attended the funeral in Port Richey Florida. His parents are Mr and Mrs Adjutor Betit of Port Richey and former residents of this area. Mrs Eva Hunt is a patient at Mary McClellan Hospital. Mrs Donald George and Mrs Howard Robinson attended a Flower Show in New York on Tuesday. Harold Austin is a patient at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Miss Jean Meerworth of Bennington spent the weekend with her grandmother Mrs Fremont Meerworth Sr. 4 H clubs at White Creek School held Demonstration Day on March 7 led by Mrs Donald George and James Nolan. Judges Mrs Ruth Hoag and Mrs Ralph Griswald awarded blue ribbons. boys demonstrations included carpentry and knots. Linda Niles, Donna George and Edward Gulley participated in the Youth Power Program. Linda won first prize and will compete at Syracuse. Banquet attendees at Hotel Cambridge on Tuesday evening included Mr and Mrs Donald Niles, Donald George, John Kelly, Edwin Andrew, and Harry Andrew.
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Jermain United Methodist Church
Embury Methodist Church
Cambridge
John Rhinesmith
Bennington
Lawrence Betit
Norman
Sandra Betit
Rita Harrington
Port Richey
Fla
Adjutor Betit
Eva Hunt
Mary McClellan Hospital
Donald George
Howard Robinson
New York
Harold Austin
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Jean Meerworth
Fremont Meerworth Sr
White Creek
Jolly Jones
Post Corners
James Nolan
White Creek School
Ruth Hoag
Walloomsac
Ralph Griswald
Linda Niles
Donna George
Edward Gulley
Washington County
Linda
Syracuse
Hotel Cambridge
Donald Niles
John Kelly
Edwin Andrew
Harry Andrew
It Was Ever Thus Dear Party Liners
A nostalgic North Bennington diary post recounts a family chicken pox outbreak on a birthday. The writer notes second son first, then daughter with widespread pox, her face, ears and body covered. Mentions past bout during Christmas vacation and Yma Sumac records, plus a sunny winter day and nearby Prospect Mountain for skiing. Submits late bulletin: first son now ill with chicken pox.
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North Bennington
Prospect Mountain
Uses Her Freezer Dear Party Line
A reader explains optimizing freezer use to save money. Stock up on sales like hamburg, pork chops, and meats. freeze in bags. Buy baked goods and double bake at home, freezing extras. Stock whole items, then rely on specials for canned goods and paper goods. Lock freezer to seal properly.
Questions on morals and parenting in modern society
A reflective piece questions the dream of progress, the pursuit of luxury, hypocrisy, and guidance for youth. It challenges mothers, clergy, and families to live by stated values, asks if truth and love can prevail, and wonders where to find real virtue amid rising divorce and social pressures.
Blame and Backlash: A Male Teacher Urges Mothers Home
A male teacher argues against working mothers, claiming 90 percent should stay home to nurture children. He contends that monetary gifts from others cannot replace maternal love and warns of future costs if women neglect domestic duties. He urges women to abandon cars and consumerism for true family roles.
Tough Days Ahead In Our Schools And Parental Duties
A reader laments growing school troubles and calls for heightened parental involvement. The piece argues larger schools increase parent responsibility and that stronger checks and balances among teachers and principals are needed. It notes editors may publish replies privately and urges typed letters to be submitted with true names.
Duty and Love? Parents to Be Left Alone?
A reader advises a married couple to stop meddling with their parents lives. The message suggests focusing on care and stability rather than control, noting that elders may have solid reasons for cautious or stubborn behavior. It ends with a skeptical remark about chasing idealized perks.
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Duty & Love
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