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V ;.•- Rev. Edward A. McC»bt 81 Pro:;pect Street WU6HftCEP9t£ V 7 PAWtl NO JL-4&WL oxn/ WHITE PIAW3 BREWSTER, THE HUB OF THE HARLEM VALLEY" Vol. Cll No. 99 Brewster, Putnam Gouny, Thursday, January 23, 1975 Established 103 Years Price $7.00 Per Year TOPIC FACE-LIFT FOR MAIN STREET MUSEUM JAN. 29 A plan to perform a face-lifting operation on (Brewster's Main Street designed to help put it back on the map as the business center of South- east will (be presented Jan. 28 at the third program in the Southeast Mu- seum's series of Wednesday evening winter (lectures. Townscape, a voluntary consulta- tion service orgEnized by a group of local citizens, will present ways to overcome the creeping economic Bad visual decay that is threatening Main Street. The program will be offered at the Southeast Museum on Main.Street at 8 jun. Admission is free to (Museum members. Nonmeraben will be asked fora $1 contribution to the Museum. Bkhard Bergmann, AXA., a New Canaan, Conn., architect and member of the National Committee on His- toric Resources of the Americas In- stitute of Architects, will lead a panel discussion on ways in which owners and occupants of buildings on Slain Street can enhance the appearance of the business district while at the time time preserving its character. Townscape is a project of South- east Museum's Landmarks Preserva- tion Committee. Members of the Townscape Committee include Wil- DOT Research For Paving Mere Resistant To Skid As a 'part' of its wide-ranging re- search program, the State Depart nient of Transportation is testing and evaluating a new type of pave- ment surface which shows great promise of reducing skidding by vehi ties during wet weather as well as other benefits in highway safety. Sra-.'e Transportation Commissioner Raymond T. Sehuler said the State DOT'S Enginerring (Research and De- velopment Bureau has just completed a one-year evaluation of the experi- mental pavement north of Albany "and the'preliminary findings point toward a paving method that could substantially increase seven! safety factors. "While it will 'be some time before we have the final answers, and fur- ther testing elsewhere is planned, Commissioner Schuler said, '%e ope- year performance teats show a 30 per cent Increase in the sKd resist- ance of this new, porous type of surface over ordinary paving. Other important benefits also are Indicated, example, the surface—known as an 'open-graded asphalt friction course 1 —also seems to greatly re- duce the likelihood of vehicles "hy- droplaning' on wet pavements. This occurs when • fflm of' water builds chairman of the Landmarks group. Among those invited to attend the program as guests of the Museum are local landlord*, merchants, Iiam Leonard, David .McLane, Fran- j up " between' the pavemenVand the cis Vtcovtri and Mrs. Paul Pitchen, tir e3 of chicles, causing a loss of control in taking and steering. "Further, we find that pavement markings are more visible during wet weather on this type of surface, and there is a marked reduction in the splash tod spray produced by oar and truck tires.during rainy weather. The reason for these bene- fits is that the porous pavement re- mains drier, with little water col- lecting on its surface. This also re- duces sIsTe produced by headlights at night. "As a final' bonus," Commissioner Schuler added, "the paving results bers of the village and town govern- ments, beads of organizations and representatives of newspapers. Bftrgrrann «<ll Join members ef tie committee in presenting slides, a fflm and spetitl viiual • displays il- lustrating how other small communi- ties have dealf with the competition of the shopping centers that have sprung up around them. Questions from the audience will fie welcome. An increasing public awareness of keeping "vintage";; anftfteeture has encouraged Bergmann to become an active participant in several preser- vation efforts. He is consulting archi- tect on me restoration of the first fire-proof building in Washington, D.C., and u restoration architect for the Lockwood-Mathews (Mansion -Mu- seum in Xorwalk, Conn. On the recommendation of the National Historic Trust, Bergmann will make an engineering architec- tural survey of the Museum's condi- tion and recommend repairs. This will be done under modest matching grants from Wie National Fistoric Trust and the Town of Southeast. Last year Bergmann completed studies at Cornell University and the University of York. England, on the conservation of historic structures, urban conservation and preMTvation planning. He freouentlv swmoears be- fore lo^al and state .?T«WDR *O discuss the role of the architect in the con- servation of townscapes, which he describes as 'Svhat gives one's town character, what" will harm it and enhance it." The Brewster Townscape Commit- tee functions as a free consultation service offering Main Street land- lords and tenants an opportunity to seek (guidance from specialists in architecture and design. El Is seeking to help bring about improvements reflecting the "quality and character of Brewster Village" and is striving ifot more efficient use of urban space in the interest of both parking and the convenience of pedestrians. In stating its policy, Townscape emphasizes that it "aims to work •with change rather than against it, in the belief that towns must change to meet new needs, but believing also tfiat true progress is achieved only when change is compatitble with taste, improved services and increased enjoyment for the shopper and resident." Open House For 5Qfh Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Nazzareno Cioccol- anti wish to extend an invitation to all their -friends to attend an Open House on Sunday, January 25th from 2 to 5 pjn. at the home of 'Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cioccolanti. Seven Oaks Lane, Starr Ridge Manor, Brewster, Now York to celebrate the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. ' Mrs. Clarence Hancock entertained the Soda bridge club at her home on Wednesday evening when two tables were in play. Prizes were won by Mrs. Philip Beal. Mrs. John Carey and Miss Pearl Sparks. usenrof'lhe* DOG BURIED BEFORE OWNER GOT NOTICE COLLAR BORE TAGS Owner Resents "Garbage" Burial An open letter to the Editor of the Brewster Standard: * « • Yesterday our family pet dog was hit and killed by a car on Main Street This happened early in the morning but no one had the decency to call and notify me until ten o'doclc at night, nearly lourte hours after it happened. The collar, complete wiith name tags, license and rabies &g were left at the vil- lage police station and the body was taken and buried like so much "gar faage." This in my opinion is a very poor way to do business. I would like to know why in such a case as this the body could not be kept at, say the highway department garage for a reasonable amount of time and the owner notified so that he may come and claim the dog and dispose of it properly. It would at least be a more humane way and make the family grief a little more tolerable. If the dog has no identification tap on, that is one thing but in mj case it is inexcusable. I dont think anyone who thought anything o their pet would not come to claim it and give it a decent burial. I hope mat perhaps {his letter will be read by tome of our distin- guished town authorities and propei measures will be taken in any future cases like this, of which I am sure there will be more of. ;. .*A>Sincerelyyours, JOHN R. STRILOWICH Brewster, N.Y. Rolison Joint Banks Committee ALBANY-— Senator Jay FLHoH- son,, Jr., (R-Poughkeepsie) has been appointed Chairman of tile prestig- living or working along it." and persons Presbyterians Hear Candidate For Chucrh IMx. Glenn Ferguson occupied the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday and told of his reason for wanting to join the Christian minis- try. He said 1'hat he felt a call 10 serve, even as every one in the room feels a call to help 1 people; and even as the Son of Man came to serve, not to be served. His hope in ap- pearing in the pulpit was that he might get acquainted with the peo- ple of the church, and they with him. In the afternoon (he came before the Session to seek endorsement as a candidate for ordination to the Chris- tian Minis-try. The anthem toy the choir, with in- cidental solo iby Sidney Fitches, was "God Is Love" from "Andante Relig- iso" Iby Thome; and for the offertory "Prepare My Mind and Heart for Prayer." Mowers in the sanctuary were the gift of Bill and Carol Hawkins in celebration of sixteen years of mar- riage. It was announced that on Sunday, Jan. 16, the celebration of the sac- rament of baptism will take place; also that the annual meeting of the Congregation will be in Reed Hall on that day, following lunch to be served Iby the Deacons. Special peo- ple and events in 'the life of the con- gregation will be recognized, and •baby sitting will foe provided. Hipotronics To Buy Equipment In England !Brewstec,N.Y. — Hipotronics, Inc. (ASEJ announced today that the com- pany has entered negotiations with Ferranti Limited in England for the purchase of High Voltage Impulse Test Technology. In making the an- nouncement, Mr. Stanley G. Peschel, Chairman of the Board and Presi- dent, pointed out universal industry and utility requirements for impulse testing power system components, simulating switching surges and lightning strikes. Mr. Peschel added that the technology involved would supplement Hiipotronics' present line of impulse equipment, enabling the company to meet the extremely high voltage needs of future energy de- velopments. SHOP IN EJI.EW5TEH nouncement of the appointment was made by Senator Warren M. Ander- son, President Pro-Tern of the Sen- ate. The Committee on Banks handles legislation dealing with all phases of the banlting industry and lending institutions. In his prior four terms in the legislature, Senator Rolison has also served as Chairman of Senate Com- mittee on Commerce and Nanrigation, Authorities Committee and the Com- mittee on Local Governent. He is Chairman of the Legislative Commis- sion on Energy Policy for the State of New York and recently served as Chairman of the Northeastern Re- gional Energy Conference of the legislative leaders in eleven North- eastern states, Firemen Invite You To Annual Ball The Brewster Fire Department will hold its Annual Ball on February 22, 1075, at toe Henry II. Wells Middle School on Route 312. Your dancing pleasure will be pro- vided again by the Cutrone-Miller eleven piece orchestra and will fea- ture music to satisfy all ages. Continuous music will prevail from 9 p.m. to 2 ajn. Additional tickets may be pur- chased at the door or ilhrough the committee. To avoid any increase in admission this year, there will be limited decorations. No seats will be (reserved. All proceeds from the Ball are for the benefit of the Brewster Fire Department's Relief Fund. Please help those who help you in time of distress. Bring your friends! File Returns Early To Get Prompt Refund Mis-s Christine Burton, Manager of the H «.- R BVck rffi-e a* fi2 Main Street in Brewster wen'd l%c to re- mind taroayers that those who file their 1974 returns durin? January can expect refunds in foil' r!n five weeks, while those wfoo wait to file in late March or April may have to wait as long as eight weeks for their •refund. Taxpayers should .be reminded. iMiss Burton feels, that President Ford's plans for a tax refund will not affect rhr preparation of the 1074 returns. They must be prepared and filed as usual before the new re- jfund can be forthcoming. Teddie Rose Stanley Kahn Mrs. Milton H. Sose of iMamaro- neck, N.Y., announces the engage- ment of her daughter, Miss Teddie Elaine Rose, to Stanley Kahn, son of Mr. and flare. Bernie Kahn, of Brew- ster, N.Y. The future bride, (the daughter also of the late Milton H. Rose, grad- uated from Sullivan County Commu- nity College with an AAS. degree and from Fordfaam University at Iin- coin Center in.New York City with a B.A. in psychology. She is a field service customer representative for American Express m New York City. The future brid' -Vom Brewster Higl Franklin Hence graduated iool and from Rindge, New Hampshire, with a BA. in English. He is ports-manager for Bernie S. Kahn, Inc., a QMSC truck dealership in Brewster. Fish Named To Small Business Comm WASHINGTON — Representative Iara,lton flish, Jr., re-elected to his iourta term in Congress last Novem- ber, hat been named to the House Committee on Small Business, it was nnounced. The new committee assignment will be in addition to his position on Che House Judiciary Committee on which he has served tinc^ going to Con- gress tin 1969, and where be earned national recognition year's impeachment hearings. Congressman Fish made the move during last to the Small ttusineat Committee fol- lowing last'year's committee reform when the Small Business Committee was (Upgraded from -a Select Com- mittee to a oerma eat committee with legislative powers. The committee's new legislative authority will (be over the Small Business Administration which • was previously handled % the House Committee on Banking and Currency. The. committee also retains broad tnreraight powers ness operations, energy and the en- vironment, 'government procurement and international trade, and Federal regulatory agencies. The newly aligned committee is just (being organized. At this time Congressman [Fish has not been named to one of the Committee's subcommittees. "I am certainly pleased to receive this second committee assignment and particularly look forward in the solution of the problems which be- set small business in our country," Congressman 'Pish said. Danbury Group Plans Ball For June 13 DAMBUBY — It may seem a bit early to be thinking about detailed plains to celebrate the Bicentennial, but several members of the 399th Civil Affairs Group here have been preparing for what they say feels like B00 years. Planners have decided on a major, double-barreled commemoration of the Army's bicentennia in June. The primary event planned by the 390th will be a military ball on June 13. Music for the formal dinner- dance will be provided by the 76th Division Band. Plans include a brief Bicentennial ceremony and a speaker. Military and political dignitaries have been invited. The affair will be open to anyone connected with the aimed forces—active, reserve, or re- tired—and their guests. Artist To Give SAVINGS HELP CHECK INFLATION AlfiANY, N.Y. — Savings deposi tors are "the unsung heroes of the war against inflation," Ira O. Scott Jr., executive vice president of the Savings Hanks Association of New York State, said here recently. "The people who manage to save regularly, despite rising costs of liv- ing, are defending die dollar where it counts," Scott said, "In the long run, this is the way inflation will have -i'o it>e '.Muted — iby (responsible money management on the part of individuals and igovernment at all its deveis. The savings banks' spokesman told A meeting of the Savings IBank Wom- en of line Cap.tai District «hat "faith- ful practitioners <rf thrift 1 ," including the holders of 13 million accounts in the state's savings banks, "deserve more recognition than they have re- ceived for keeping price levels out of the stratosphere. "It's the 'hot money' Phasing high rates of interest, sometimes at high risk, that has.helped to fuel infla- tionary pressures. I think the indi- viduals who have continued to trust their savings <to institutions of de- posit will come out ahead in toe •nd." Savings Dividends Record 3.1 Billion NEW YORK, Jan. 9 — T M savings banks of New York State !n 1074 paid over $3 (billion in interest-div- idends to holders of 13 million ac- counts, the Savings Banks Association of New York State reported. The $53.1 billion in interest-divi- dend payments to depositors marked the first dime that the industry had reached the $3 ibilMon milestone; ac- cording to fra O. Scott r Jr., executive vice president of the association. He added that it exceeded the 1973 fig- ure by $200 million. . 'Including interest-dividends cred- ited, total deposits outstanding of (he US savings banks of Mew. York State in 1974 increased by $1.0 bil- lion compared to an Increase of $2.3- blllion In 1973. As of Dec. SI, 1974, deposits totaled nearly $58 billion. Excluding the payment of interest- dividends', the savings Ibanks sus- tained a net deposit outflow of $29- nrinion. dlghfty more than Khe $25- million deposit loss exoerlenced in closing month of 1973. In November, 1874, the banks had a net deposit in- flow of $139 million, the first deposit gain since March. Of the December outflow, the 43 savings Ibanks In New York City ac- counted for $27 million. The figure for the banks in the rest of tte state was $2 million. Mrs. George Buechel Dies In Hospital Mrs. Lorelei Enzian Buechel, 53, oi Boute 311, Patterson, wife vl George -Buechel, died Jan. 20, 1975 •in 'Grasslands Hospital, Valhalla, New York. (Born Oct. 4, 1921 in Brewster, daughter of the late Em-ma Baldwin and Herman Enzian, she was a Brew- ster High School igraduate. A mem- ber of the Christ Episcopal Church in Patterson, she was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and die Patterson Grange. She lived in Patterson for 47 years and was a postal clerk there. Besides her husband, George Bue-" 1 one!, she leaves one son, Georg Bue- chel, Jr.; three brothers, Ernest En- zian of 'Highland, N.Y., Herman En- zian of Water-town, N.Y., and Harold Enzian of New Hampshire; one sis- ter, Mrs. (Dana Sprague of Fort 1 Plain, N.Y. The funeral was held twday at 10 a.m. in Christ Episcopal Church, the Rev. Gordon Kidd officiating. Burial followed in Maple Avenue Cemeteiy, Patterson. Edna Taylor Dies In Hospital •Edna Taylor, 11 Garden Street, Brewster, N.Y., died January 19, 1075 in Putnam Community Hospital after 'long illness. She was 'born October 5, 1888 in Towners, N.Y., a daughter of Edward and Rachel Maher Taylor. Spending mojt of her lite in Brewster, the attended school there and was a mem- ber of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. She made a wonderful career of operating a boarding • house in (her home for permanent: residents and at times a few transients, all of whom appreciate the comforts she provided • them. She 'Will be geratly missed by many people, neighbors and friends, Surviving is one sister, Julia Tay- lor Logan, Sandusky Ohio and two nephews, Malcolm^and ©avid Logan. Services were held this morning at the Beecher 'Funeral Home, the (Rev. Rcbert Hybel of St. James Episcopal Church, North Salem, offlciatins. Burial followed in MiUtown Rural Cemetery. CAREY GIVES HEALTH PRIORITY FOR BLOCK GRANT Governor Hugh L. Carey has writ- ton -to President Fcrd his "strong objections" to the tatter's December 21st veto of the Health Revenue Shar- ing and Health Services Act of 1974 and has apprised New York's Cull congressional delegation of the diffi- culties created for this state by the action. "I understand your concern for setting -limitations on the Federal budget," the Governor said in his letter to the President, "but it is my belief that 'health legislation is needed to provide for effective, es- sential programs on the state level." "In cutting cost of government," he added, "we must consider health a necessity and not a luxury item" Asserting "many effective and es- sential health programs are at stake in (New York, the Governor (Aid, "the elimination of Block Grants would cost in jobs alone approxi- mately 230 positions, totaling nearly $3 .million, plus an additional $2.7 nrllion is nonpersonal. services." He then lieiei seven health pro- grams that.mjBtfbe eliminated and ekht others which would • be tub* stanffdly reduced if new legislation is not enacted. Governor <£rey ansff/tfte fcml- dent to "support and sign Into law" new legislation proposed iby Ccm- gress that will tprovdde funding to the states under leotipn 3l4d of the Public Health Services Act.- "Any ac- tion on the rescission or deferral of funds for (Block Grants," he- said, "should ..'be reconsidered in view of tiie people and the programs which will suffer." Rich Files Report Of County Clerk, 1974 C. William Rich has filed the An- nual Report of the County Clerk of the County of Putnam for the year ending December 31, 1B74 with the Board of Supervisors and various State and Federal Agencies. Total receipts of the office were as follows: Motor Vehicle Fees Sales Tax in Motor Vehicle 'Bureau State Transfer Tax Mortgage Tax $1,497,251.25 257,72157 65,410.35 397,321.22 making a total of all receipts of $2,217,716.39 The above monies were paid to the various State and Federal Agencies and the County Treasuirer'8 Office. Rich has been commended many times through the years for tile effi- ciency of his office. Course In Painting Albert Werner, a Carmel artist whose work has been recognized in- ternationally, will instruct a six-week course in oil painting this winter at the Belle Levine Art Center, Ken- nicut Hall Road, Mahopac, it' was announced today by Putnam Arts Council President Nancy Maier Greenwood. The course, open to be- ginners and intermediate students will be offered on Monday mornings beginning January 27. The cost i» $35.00. Mr. Werner, a graduate of Staedel Academy, Frankfurt, Germany, ha3 taught in Prague, in New York City at the School of Visual Arts, and at Wooster Art School, Ridgefleld, Ct. I Alexander F. LobdelT Miss Carol Hoffman, of West Or- i home. 10 f>aric Strei* fir..-„„.„., ange. N.J'.. granddaughter of Mr. and after treatment *• New York Tint- Square Dance Garden St. Jan. 24 The See Saw (Square Dance Teen d u b personally invites you to our 4th Annual Blast Off to be held Fri- day, Jan. 24 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Our caller will be Chip Hen- drickson, calling at the Garden St. School dn Brewster, N.Y. Refresh- ments will be served, and door prizes will be given. Our prices will be $1.50 per person, or $2.50 a couple. In case of snow, the dance will be We hope tb see you there. held on Jan. 31. All club level and new dancers are cordially invited. a* Vs g d Mrs. William Woodin of Carmel Ave., and MT. Michael Fiat, of Jersey City, N.J.,, were over* night -guests of the Woodins on Tuesday. vpnity TIrvprM f*r 'niurv tn his !,<**. TTe is ln)r.-r.i''n? under tho wnn<fc>rful ca-e «•' bis and h(g dau , gnter Jane . v-ifo Emma Ed & Henry Palmer Hosts To 200 On Their 80th The celebration of the 80th birth- day of Edward and Henry Palmer was a notable occasion for some 200 of their relatives and friends on Sun- day afternoon, Jan. 19, 1975, at the Italian-American Social Club. The choice of the setting, the •beautifully redecorated reception chamber of the club, provided comfortable seat- ing at tables, access to the service bar and 'the table setting for the cake Ibearing the birth date of the hosts, Jan. 21,1895. The sons of John and Bessie Stenson Palmer received their guests most cordially as they responded to congratulations. All were invited to partake rf the goodies presented by the popular Caterer Danny Ledley, who with his attractve waitresses graciously han- dled large companies. Another mem- ber of the service staff, Mike Chira- selJo, was equal to assist the con- convenience tof all whose coats were hung on the first floor, another area completely redecorated for the en- joyment of members of the Club and guests. Richard Palmer, Highway Commis- sioner of "the Town of Soutlheast, with has wife Alice and their sons, Paul and Tommy, were among the late arrivals. Alsff present were Francis, brother of Richard, his wife Helen and their six sons. There is much more to the saga of the Palmer family. The twins were bon on Brewster H ; M and soon after their father. John Palmer acquired their homestead on Peaceable Hill. Senior Citizens To Meet. Jan. 26 Senior Citizens of Southeast will meet Sunday, January 26, at 8 p.m. at the Grange Hall on Park Street. Mrs. Marion Hayes, Director of Putnam County Department for the Aging, will install the newly elected officers for 1975. Dues for 19T5 wall also be taken. Let us start the new year with a Rood attendance. Refreshments will be served. SHOP IN BREWSTER PCH DIRECTORS ON RECEPTION DESK SAT. & SUN. EVES 1 CAHMEL,— A need for volunteers to serve weekend . evenings on the reception" desk in the main lobby of Putnam Community Hospital has been met by members of the Board of Directors and thtfr wave*.. Six Board mem'bers have signed up for service from 5 to 6 p.m. Sat-, urdays otf Sundays, Those, serving include Mr. and hlrs. .Deling Kel- logg, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dwyer,, and 'Mir, and Mrs. S. Barnett lick-, man of Mahopac; We. and Mrs. James Durkin and Mrs. and Mrs. Carl Dill of Carmel; and Mr. and Mirs. Flhilip Buxbaum Jr., of Patterson. Ke ; th. Bailey, assistant administrator of the hospital, and his wife also will serve. Mr. Dwyer'is POH president, Blr. Durkin, assistant tteasure, Mr. Kel- logg, first vice president, and P[r. Bickman, assistant secretary. Mrs. John IDain, a director, who has scheduled the weekend volun- teers, explained that the traffic cf evening visitors on Saturday and Sunday is "fadriy heavy" and that receptionists are needed to answer questions, direct .people to various hospital areas and provide passes to patient rooms, She said the director? have showed their willingness "to serve the community better" by this means. , A full complement of PCH Auxffi- iary members staff Aevhospital {in reception, gift shop, menu service and others, dtfring the week and dur- ing the day on weekends, but Satur- day and Sunday evenings presented "something of a problem" beca"se volunteers wanted to ibe home with their families. "We're grateful to the directors for pitching iin," iMrs. Dain said. Guide To Life Insurance A "Consumer's Guide to Low-Cost Life Insurance," advising consumers that they should shop for life in- surance just as carefully as thev sihop for any other important pur- chase, has been made available frpp to the public iby Savings Bank Lite Insurance (ST3LD. Copies of this han- day, pocket-size booklet can be ob- tained at any savings bank through- out New York State. The new Guide, published fb ; s month, illustrates how the consumer can oxanr'np the costs and bask ^en- rfi'*; of life insurance policip* Tf also erolains Nie "Adjusted Inrl^x." a new method f»f rtvtnputin" "nd <v>mnariTi<i dollar amounts of 1W» in- surance nolicie" which more a" 1 "'- fheir true cost. id« '""" of trii« method and IW* esamrcW ot vca'lv "Interest •Afffusi Index" for certain 9BLT policies.
