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Newspaper
Central Valley Post
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1927
Page
1
Congressman Hamilton Fish Jr replies to Daily Herald query saying he is open minded on modifying the Volstead Act to fit the Constitution and improve enforcement. He notes no plan of his own but would not weaken the Constitution, and his letter to Talcott W. Powell outlines his stance.
Wiliam Splatter a farmhand at Decker farm near Howells is jailed in Goshen awaiting Grand Jury action on burglary violation of the Sullivan law and statutory offense tied to a Circleville robbery five months old. He allegedly attacked the farm owner’s daughter and Fathered her unborn child.
The paper offers New Year greetings to old friends and new subscribers. It notes changes and potential delivery delays during the transition, asks for patience, and promises speedy fixes and continued service by messenger if late. It pledges a stronger, better paper in the new year and best wishes.
Ridgebury Methodist Church, a county historic edifice, is reopening after August closure for extensive renovations. Contractors Wynkoop and Doty added three alcoves with stained glass, redecorated interior, repainted woodwork, new carpets and electric lighting. The slate Hill chapel will join evening services with Rev. Thomas Falsha as speaker.
Mrs William Gross of New Milford was burned and injured when a kitchen stove exploded on Christmas day in Durlandville. The blast showered ice and hot water, started a fire, damaged the kitchen and two adjoining rooms, and caused about 1000 dollars in damage before the blaze was controlled.
Middletown veterans first in town to obtain adjusted compensation certificates reportedly received 56 each. The Middletown Chapter of the Red Cross acted without authority, risking noncollection. Banks say they will help once government rediscount policy is clear, but warn veterans may be using the certificates as collateral for small cash advances.
Lexington Jan 6 dates for next season's trotting meets were announced adding Detroit Grand Rapids Mich and Goshen N Y to the Grand Circuit. No rule changes were made as officials weigh suggested changes on winnings qualification and track timing.
New York dairy farmers in the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association say 1921 marked the best year in its history. President G W Slocum credits cooperation and pooling for efficiency gains and potential annual income rises up to 11 million dollars through reduced plant duplications and freight costs. Albany session opens amid major issues and reorganizational debates.
The thirty eighth annual poultry show began yesterday at Madison Square Garden with over ten thousand specimens to be judged over four days. Poultry pigeons bantams waterfowl and pet stock will be exhibited under a forty judge panel. The event expands into more floor space to accommodate large entries and farming equipment displays.
The Girls' Friendly Society of St George's Episcopal Church Newburgh held a Tuesday anniversary dinner at the parish house marking 40 years of activity with members attending the event.
Albany January 6 thousands of state workers may not receive January 15 checks as reorganization shifts delay certification. Departments failed to certify balances to the governor and budget committee, blocking payroll processing by civil service and comptroller offices. Officials expect a ten day to two week delay until lanes straighten out.
New Rochelle New York January. Mrs Leonard Kip Rhinelander hopes to reconcile with her husband after the appeal court ruled the marriage legal. Alice Jones daughter of a negro taxi driver says she will one day dive with Kip again and maintains faith in Santa Claus.
A truck driven by Frank DeLuco of Middletown skidded off the road near the High View Creamery, spilling about 800 quarts of milk from 25 broken bottles and 15 cans of milk. DeLuco and his father escaped with minor injuries, truck damaged lightly, milk later moved by another DeLuco truck. The creamery is owned by Progressive Grocery Stores of New York, with J Spencer Weed as company president.
American Express company employes in Middletown await a board of arbitrators report on a 12 percent wage hike demand. The panel, hearing evidence in New York City, was opposed by Lewis Gwyn vice president of the firm citing wartime injuries, inflation and unprofitable contracts. Bollinger of the Order of Railway Expressmen presented cost of living data to support the claim.
The family of Barvey York narrowly escaped asphyxiation when oil stove smoke filled their Fair Oaks home last week. Mr York reacted to the smell and carried the stove outside to vent the fumes. the stove had been left burning to protect plants from freezing.
The regular monthly meeting of the Federation of Women's Clubs was held Tuesday afternoon at the Universalist Parish house. Dr Shelley spoke on the Toxin Antitoxin campaign and the federation endorsed the campaign. Associate members chaired the program with Mrs. William Herman and Mrs. Albert Green contributing recitations. Herbert W. Teller sang selections and others performed songs.
Hankow reports indicate growing anti foreign sentiment with clashes involving natives and British sailors. US gunboats anchored off Hankow prepared to protect American property as Cantonese troops guard concessions and banks while British and other concessions seek stability. The Ford destroyer moves toward Winnbay to evacuate noncombatants as the Yangtze area remains tense.
In Baltimore after an explosion and fire sank the French barque Richeley a trio of men were missing and later declared dead. Thirty two were injured, 29 deck hands, as fire crews fought six hours to rescue survivors before the vessel sank just before midnight. Ten French naval cadets escaped with Captain Jules Coren ordering abandonment. Cause of the blast remains unknown.
The Wallkill Civic Club held its regular monthly meeting at Mechanics Town home of Mrs. Ralph Smith. Eight members attended. Louise Dunning reported Christmas field work and Wallkill’s quota of 160 was met. A League of Women Voters convention report from Syracuse was shared. The club adjourned to meet in February.
A pending five year appointment for a Commissioner of Jurors prompts debate in Orange County. The board of supervisors approved the post and candidates from across the county seek the role. Justice Seeger County Judge Wiggins and County Clerk Will iam B. Ponoyar will decide who is named and the salary is set at 1500 dollars based on county population.
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