May 18, 1923

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Church archway

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An ornamental arch is being erected at the entrance of the Adirondack Community Church grounds by William S. Benson of Passaic, New Jersey, in memory of Mrs. Benson, who died last summer.

Pillars of natural stone are being erected over which an archway of wrought iron will be built.

Two bronze plaques will be placed on the face of the pillars, one in memory of Juliette H. Benson, the other identifying the church and date. Pillars are also being placed at the Parkside Drive lower entrance to the church and at the northern corner of the church property.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Benson were largely instrumental in building the new church and have aided materially in its activities while at their summer home on Lake Placid. They placed a monument on the church terraces several years ago in memory of soldiers and sailors who died in the World War.

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Street oiling

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Following an inspection Wednesday of the roads in this village, the board of trustees decided that these should be oiled early in June. From 18,000 to 20,000 gallons of oil is to be ordered.

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Essex County Drys

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At least 100 people gathered May 6 in the Westport Methodist Church in the interest of the 18th Amendment. There were 14 ministers present, a delegation from the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and a number of representatives from the voters of the various communities. Only a few towns were not represented.

An organization was formed with the following purpose:

To support and advance the dry cause; the promotion of an educational program; to influence voters to elect and support dry officials and representatives; to cooperate with dry organizations; and to furnish speakers for the dry cause.

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Hops producing

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A survey to determine whether New York state can regain its position as the fourth largest hop-producing state is now being made by the New York State Brewers Association, Julius Liebmann, president, announced today.

Before prohibition, about 25,000 bales of 185 pounds each were grown in New York, he said. Mildew plighted the crop some year ago, and with lessened demand during prohibition, the farmers did not plant fresh roots. New scientific discoveries have conquered the blight.

“New York hops before prohibition were sold at a premium of about 20% over the Western hops,” he said. “We have learned the crop this year was only about 60 bags, as against 225,000 bags for the whole nation, with California, Oregon and Washington providing the bulk.

“The hop counties of the state — Chenango, Oneida, Madison, Otsego, Schoharie, Montgomery and Franklin — now have a great many dairy farms. If the farmers in these districts again turn to hops, it probably would help relieve the tense situation among the milk producers. Two years is required from planting to harvest of hops.”

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