Bound Volumes
October 5, 2023
110 YEARS AGO
In Our Town: The Cooperstown post office seems to be inhabited by prize-winners. Charles A. Schneider received notice this Tuesday morning that he had been awarded sixth prize—$25 in cash—in an amateur photographic contest conducted by the Ansco Company of Binghamton. The photograph was of little Kenneth Schneider, son of George Schneider, sitting on a fence in the act of taking a snapshot. The picture will be used in future Ansco advertising matter.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Fenimore Cooper and family left Fynmere Sunday and returned to their winter home in Albany. J. Fenimore Cooper, Jr. will spend the winter in Arizona.
F. Ambrose Clark and family, with their guests, H.B. Stokes and Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Teftt with Miss Edith Wellman, returned to New York on Tuesday by special train.
October, 1, 1913
85 YEARS AGO
A total of 143 persons, for the most part residents of Cooperstown and vicinity, accepted the invitation to visit the National Baseball Museum on Saturday, the first of the free days this season. A similar and very cordial invitation is extended for the remaining Saturdays of October when the doors of the famous museum will be open without charge from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, 2 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Every resident of Cooperstown and Otsego County should become thoroughly acquainted with this famous collection of relics connected with the development of the national game, and the Hall of Fame with its plaques of the immortals donated by the Major Leagues.
October 5, 1938
60 YEARS AGO
Seven school districts in central and northern Otsego County would get more for their education dollars if a proposed consolidation of the districts were to be brought into being, according to Harry W. Langworthy, associate in the Bureau of Rural Administrative Services of the State Education Department. Langworthy was speaking to a meeting at the Cooperstown Elementary School of members of the Boards of Education and administrators of the schools involved. This year, the districts of Cooperstown, Milford, Edmeston, Springfield, Cherry Valley and Van Hornesville plus the Westville common district, are spending $3,052,412 to operate their educational programs. A consolidated district would cost about the same, but, with an enrollment of 4,100, would be able to offer a broader program, Langworthy said.
October 2, 1963
35 YEARS AGO
Excerpt from “Cooperstown Space Odyssey,” a poem by Patricia Merker: “How often have we heard it said ‘Your Main Street’s really charming.’ And don’t we all just love to hear a tribute so disarming. We glow with pride to know our town is seen above reproach. But wait is that a flaw I see, beginning to encroach? Now, I’m not one to quibble, nor stretch a point too far, but folks, I’m aging rapidly just trying to park my car!”
October 5, 1988
20 YEARS AGO
In honor of Midwifery Week, Women’s Health at Bassett Healthcare will pay tribute to nurse midwives and their many contributions to patient care on Saturday, October 4, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The event will include children’s activities such as face painting and sand art, as well as a magic show with performer Jeff Sterling. Healthy snacks will be provided. The “Bassett Babies Celebration” will be held at the Otsego Grill of the Morris Conference Center on the SUNY Oneonta campus.
October 3, 2003