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Newspaper
The Times Herald Record
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1973
Page
6
Washingtonville voters pass the district budget of 6.9 million by 610 to 334 in one of its largest turnouts with over 900 residents voting. Three propositions to reinstate eight employees including a psychologist and teachers were defeated by about three to one margins. George Hawes, president of the district, commented on the results.
Terrence Seeley and Christopher Bane of St. Albert's Seminary Middletown earned certificates of honor books and medals in a national French contest. Teachers association criticizes cuts arguing they breach contracts and threaten special education staffing. A grievance hearing is set for Monday night with arbitration possible. In school board races three incumbents won reelection Dr Douglas McBride 761 votes John Flannery 743 Colleen Gray 557 Patricia Ronk 280 Patience.
Mrs. Murphy wins the seat as the district votes 7949 to 570 on the 1973-74 $9.6 million budget despite protests by the Civil Service Employees Association over staff cuts. A $650,000 bond for Harriman Elementary renovations passes 804 to 561. Seven positions are cut, three eliminated and four through attrition, including two due to Harriman’s renovation.
Chester residents backed a $1.9 million budget by two to one and defeated a proposal to buy two buses for $20,500. Two incumbents won school board seats, with 439 residents voting. The board may adopt an austerity budget under state law.
Obituaries report Mrs. Ruby Adams 87 of Weymouth Hill died at Cornwall Hospital after a short illness. Survived by two sons Fred and David and daughter Flora Adams, four grandchildren, with services at St. David's Episcopal Church Highland Mills. Also listed are Mrs. Mary L. Arnold 86 of Central Valley, Mrs. Doris Kolodny 65 of Monticello, Lewis H. Deutsch of Woodridge, Marie C. Johnston 62 of Greenwood Lake, and Mrs. Martha Stoehr Clark 76 of Walden. Details include birthplaces, family relations, church affiliations, funeral plans and memorial contributions.
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