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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcommunity Council summer 2020Enfield Community Council and Other Enfield Social History April 26, 2021 1 This is an update of the Enfield Community Council history. Brief information from the Enfield Elementary School PTA, Enfield Old Home Days and early Enfield Community Council name references have been added. This shows the multiple involvement of some of these residents. The residents were also involved in the multiple church groups of the community. PTA Enfield Elementary School (just a start in 1958) The PTA sponsored the first social event to be held in the new Enfield Elementary School on November 21, 19581. The whole community was invited to the “get acquainted” round and square dance in the school gym. The dance committee members were Mrs. Charles McGurk2, chairman, the Mesdames James Gordon, Earl Smith, James Auble and Philip Mente. Assisted by the PTA presidents, Mr and Mrs. Paul Wright and the school principal, Frank Spadaro. The Parent-Teacher Association. of Enfield School sponsored a Spring Square Dance, April 29 19603, at the school gym. The band was provided through a grant from the Trust Fund of the Recording Industries of the American Federation of Musicians. Mrs. Charles McGurk was chairman of the dance committee assisted by Mrs. Harland Holley, Mrs. Gordon Humphrey and Mrs. Steven Supek. Cakes were provided by Mrs. Roger Bennett, Mrs. Jack Brown, Mrs. William Bush, Mrs. Gordon Humphrey, Mrs. Earl LaBombard, Mrs. Ernest Jacobs Mrs. Scott Lanning, Mrs. Carl Lovelace, Mrs. Dana Rumsey, Mrs. Jake Smiths, Mrs. Updike and Mrs. Paul wright. Dance was open to parents and their guests. Old Home Days Event Announcements July 4, 1931 Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brown has invited the public to a picnic at their home on July 4. The women were asked to bring their own dishes, sandwiches and dish to pass. Dinner at 1 p.m. July 4, 19344 Old Home Day picnic at Schabers Grove (Enfield Main and Mecklenburg Road Corner) weather permitting otherwise in Grange Hall. Dinner at 12:30. Bring dishes and silver and dish to pass. July 4, 19395 Old Home Day picnic at Schabers Grove at Miller’s Corners (Enfield Main and Mecklenburg Road). A picnic dinner will be served at noon. Judge W.M. Kent 6 will be the speaker. Bring table service, sandwiches and a dish to pass. June 30, 19427 it was reported there would be no Old Home Day picnic at Enfield, Schabers Grove. The Annual event has been discontinued for the duration. July 5, 19488 “Old Home Day” the first in many years, will be held at the Enfield Community Center. The old-fashioned get-together is especially for friends and neighbors who have been out of the community. A committee under direction of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Harris 1 Square Dance Set by Enfield PTA. November 19, 1958. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850. 2 Note: Newspaper articles listed women as Mrs and husbands name. 3 Enfield PTA Plans Dance. April 29, 1960. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850. 4 June 29, 1934. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850. 5 June 30, 1939. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850. 6 William Kent, served as District Attorney in Tompkins County 7 Enfield Falls. June 30, 1942. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850. 8 Old Home Day Set at Enfield. June 29, 1948. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850. Enfield Community Council and Other Enfield Social History April 26, 2021 2 planned the day’s activities, which will include a parade, sports, a picnic dinner, and dancing. Enfield firemen will parade with the Mecklenburg firemen as their guests. Floats will be entered by the Enfield Volunteer Firemen, the Home Bureau, Youth Adult Organization, Grange and many other church and community organizations. Prizes will be awarded to winners in the sports events. Youngsters participating were asked to bring their bicycles so that they could enter the bicycle riding contest, as well as other numerous activities of the day. Picnic winner will be held at the school lawn (Enfield Center #6 Enfield Center Road West), followed by baseball and a party at the Grange Hall. The Home Bureau has arranged for a booth where hot dogs and lemonade will sold through the day, proceeds to go to the local fire company. Dancing will conclude the events of the day. Committee members planning the day include Donald MacGillivary and Arland Cretser, representing the Enfield Volunteer Firemen; Frances Newhart, Home Bureau; Forrest Specht, Young Adults; Pearl Rolfe, Grange master; Fred Rumsey and Robert Hubbell, and others. July 5, 19509. Clearing skies on the Fourth of July made the annual Enfield old Home day a success. All of the Enfield organizations cooperated with the fire department sponsoring the various activities. Parade at 11 am which included the Mecklenburg fire department, Youth fellowship, farm equipment from various dealers and flats from some of the local organizations. The Trumansbug school band provided the music and Charles Jones, long time resident of Enfield, led the parade on his horse as the grand Marshall. Representatives from the Sheriffs department cleared the way through he crowd that gathered at Enfield Center. Picnic lunch which was transferred from the school grounds to the Grange hall, Fred D. Rumsey gave the Fourth of July address and discussed community activities. Leigh H. Harden and Ward Spencer directed the children's activities. Winners were: foot race boys, Fred Thayer and James Baker; foot race girls, Wanda Freelove and Betty Rumsey. Sack race boy, Jack Pichany and girl, Beverly Hornbrook; three-legged race boys, Douglas Dean and P. Clarence; girls, Patsy Shaw and Phyllis Hunsinger; wheelbarrow race boys,Douglas Dean and P. Clarence; girls Wanda Freelove and Ester Rumsey. A rodeo was put on during the afternoon under the direction of Tom Woodin, followed by a demonstration of Enfield volunteer fire department truck, one of the most modern pieces of fire fighting equipment in Tompkins County. Proceeds from the day’s activities will be used to help pay for the fire truck and the fire house. July 4, 1951 Old Home Day Enfield Center. Enfield Youth Program On June 15, 1948 the Community Council of Enfield met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arland C. Cretser to plan Old Home Day.10 “Old Home Day” at Enfield Center July 4, 1951 11 with a basket picnic in the Grange hall. There will be a parade two ball games and contests for children. The parade will be headed by the Trumansburg High School Band. Emily Warren is in charge of the parade and a committee headed by Vincent Oliver and Stanley Czrenza was appointed by the chairman of the Community Council, Hazel Updike, to have charge of the day’s activities. 9 Enfield Marks Old Home Day. July 5, 1950. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850. 10 June 12, 1948. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850.. 11 Enfield Falls. June 27, 1951. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850. Enfield Community Council and Other Enfield Social History April 26, 2021 3 In May 195012 the Enfield Community Council was held at the home of the president Hazel Updike. Plans were made for another fun Night and other activities in the future. On August 3, 195013 A meeting to discuss the organization of an Enfield Community Council was held at the Enfield Fireman’s hall. Previous meetings were held to study possibilities for youth activities and recreation Each organization in the town will have a delegate with voting power. On May 10, 195114 the Enfield Community Council was held at the home of the president Hazel Updike. Plans were made for another fun Night and other activities in the future. April, 28, 195115 Enfield Center Community Fun Night at Grange Hall sponsored by Community Council. Bring Cookies. Oct. 20, 195216 Enfield County Grange youth Fun Night Enfield Valley Grange Hall 8 pm. May 11, 195417 Allied Youth met at Upper Enfield for their annual picnic. The committee who helped plan it include Alice Bly, Nora Campbell, John Cameron, Yvonne Cronk, Nancy Green, Anne DeLill, Annette Korb, David Smock, Barbara Smith. The club will elect its 1954-55 officers at its May 25 meeting. The nominating committee includes Barbara Dan Dorf, Ruth Griffith, Rhoda Linton, Betty Orcutt, and Herbie Warren. In June 1957 a certificate of Incorporation of Enfield Community Center Inc. was entered into Tompkins County. The names and residences of the directors of the corporation until its first annul meeting are: John W. Gunning, Ernest G. Laue, Lena M. Boyce, Frances M. Newhart, Sarah Jane Michener all of RD 5, Ithaca, New York. Witnesses above plus Velma G. Inman, Perl E. Calkins and Alice Laue.18 Residents of the Enfield area in June 1962 have adopted the name “Enfield Community Council” for their new organization.19 Bylaws presented by a committee headed by Paul Wright, were approved at a meeting Tuesday night and will become effective after permanent officers are election Hugh Galt, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schlaepfer, Frank Spadaro, Carl Updike and Wilfred Drew Jr. were chosen for a committee to prepare the first slate of permanent officers and executive committee. Mrs Walter Schlaepfer is serving as temporary president and Mrs. Paul Wright, secretary. A tentative budget of $500 was approved after a report given by Frank Spadaro. The unit hopes to be included in the United Fund (UF) Drive. Paul Wright and Hugh Galt were named to meet with the UF town branch. Purpose of the council, as stated in the by-laws, is “To promote community welfare by giving greater efficiency to existing organizations through mutual cooperation and 12 Enfield Falls. May 10, 1951. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850. 13 Enfield Falls. August 3, 1950. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850.. 14 Enfield Falls. May 10, 1951. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850.. 15 Coming Events of Rural Interest. April 27, 1951. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850.. 16 Of Rural Interest. Oct. 20, 1952. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850. 17 Allied youth Holds Picnic. May 12, 1954. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850. 18 Certificate was notarized and approved of the annexed certificate of Incorporation by Justice Supreme Court June 28, 1957. Stamp 70177 dated June 24, 1957. 19 Enfield Area Group Names Its Council. June 7, 1962. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850. Enfield Community Council and Other Enfield Social History April 26, 2021 4 coordination and when necessary, by sponsoring new activities. On the program for the first year will be meetings, support and coordination of the existing teen program and summer day camp for elementary age children in 1963 at the school. In April 196320 Carlton W. Snyder was named chairman of a recreation committee which named directors to carry on a program for Enfield’s Youth. He was appointed during the first meeting of the Community Council with representatives of the Enfield Town Board. The youth program will include dances, swimming and baseball. Named to the committee with Snyder are Dr Berkhard Bohlard, Norman Snyder, Alfred Reed and Harold Clark. A budget will be formulated on April 25 at a Council meeting at the Enfield Fire Hall. In March 1963 Mr. Seabring and Mr. Reed attended a Enfield Town Board meeting they were present and discussed a Youth Council program for the Town. Mr. Updike appointed an Exploratory Recreation Committee to look into the program. Committee: Alfred Reed, Harold Clark, Norman Snyder, Carlton Snyder (Chairman) Dr. Bokland In August 196321 two weeks of free swimming instruction for children from six through teenage, sponsored by the Enfield Community Council was set. Lessons were given at lower Treman State Park and followed approved American Red Cross Style. The first week instructors were Susan Parsons and Beverley Beisner. Mrs. Joan Wright was swimming instructor.22 Buses picked up children at Kennedy's Corners Church, Enfield Elementary School, Enfield Fire House and corner of Hines Road. Enrolling children were to call Frank Davenport of Mecklenburg Road, chairman of the Council. The swimming program was conducted in July 1965 also Contacts were Roger Brown or Joan Wright.23 July 1970 United Fund 1871 Gross Budget 2,640 request $1,640. Softball, baseball and day camp with field trips are conducted in the summer with basketball, dances and other sports in the winter. The State Division for youth helps support the program, which has attracted more and more participation by town residents each year. June 1970 rummage sale by community youth council in Enfield school June 12, 1970 (Ithaca Journal). July 19, 1971 same as July 1970. July 8, 1972 same as 1971 and 1972 In the Summer of 197524 a small library for adults was established at the Enfield School by the Enfield Community Council. More than 250 books for adult readers were deposited in the library through the Finger lakes library system, in view of the fact that bookmobile service is not available to Enfield. Mrs. Louise Hebbard is the Librarian. Officers 1963 T. Roger Brown coached baseball 196325: President Frank Davenport; Vice President: Frank Hummel; Secretary Mrs. Lyman Warren; Treasurer, Charles McGurk 20 Snyder Chairman of Play Unit. April 13 1963. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850 21 Swimming Class to Start Monday. August 2, 1963. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850 22 Enfield Town Board Minutes. August 1963. 23 Enfield Swim Lessons Set. July 27, 1965. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850 24 Enfield Has a Library for Summer. July 2, 1975. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850 25 Enfield Council Elects Officers. March 6, 1963. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850 Enfield Community Council and Other Enfield Social History April 26, 2021 5 196426: President Frank Davenport 1965: President Dr Bernard Bohland, secretary Mrs. Lyman H. Warren (ending a five-year term as secretary). 196627: President Charles Hubbell, Vice President Robert Senne; secretary, Mr. Shirley Hubbell and Treasurers, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schlaepfer. 196728: President James McClellen 196829: President: Richard Poyer, Vice President, Charles Hubbell, Secretary, Mrs. John (Helen) Smith; and Treasurer, Mrs. Roger (Ann) Hubbell. Project chairmen for year are: Baseball, Roger Brown; swimming, Mrs. Blanche Lovelace, teen dances, Mrs. Charles Hubbell; and United Fund representative, Mrs. Mary McClellen. Sandlot baseball for boys too small for little league teams, Mrs. Walter Schlaepfer will organize. 196830:1969: President John Juber; Vice Presidents: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith; Secretary, Mrs. John (Helen) Smith; and Treasurer, Mrs. Roger (Ann) Hubbell. 197031: President Mrs. Eleanor VanNederynen; Mrs. Melody Senne, treasurer. 197132: President Mrs. Melody Senne. 197533: Kim Thomsen, summer activities Program director; Tommy Brown, summer program; Nancy Wurster; Rhoda Linton 198034: Rhoda Linton member of community council 198135 Helen Jackson coordinator Harvest Festival References for List of Officers for Community Council can be found in Enfield Community Council Reports and Enfield Community Current Newsletters located on Town of Enfield Laser fiche Storage Tompkins County Public and Private Site: Townofenfield.org/ Resources/ Archived Documents: http://townofenfield.org/documents-public-laserfische/ 200036 President Dave Albrecht Vice President Rob Ainslie Secretary Vera Howe-Strait Treasurer Carol Givin 26 Enfield Sets $1,690 Fund for Youth. January 8, 1964. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850 27 Hubbell President of Youth Council. February 23, 1966. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850 28 Enfield Unit Picks Poyer. February 28, 1968. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850 29 Legal Notice Annual Community Council Meeting. February 11, 1968. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850 30 Enfield Unit Elects Officers. February 19, 1969. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850 31 13 Town Chests, Councils ask 21.8% More Money. July 7, 1970. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850 32 United Fund. Towns’ Requests are Funded. July 19, 1971Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850 33 Student to Direct Summer Program. June 20, 1975. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850 34 Enfields Program: More than a Recreation Center. March 4, 1980. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850 35 Enfield Celebrates the Harvest. September 22, 1981. Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, NY 14850 36 Enfield Community Council 2000 Annual Report. Town of Enfield Laser fiche Storage Tompkins County Public and Private Site: * Townofenfield.org/ Resources/Archived Documents: http://townofenfield.org/documents-public- laserfiche/ Enfield Community Council and Other Enfield Social History April 26, 2021 6 Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension Shannon McSurley Summer Camp Director Tonia Clate 2001 President Dave Albrecht? Vice President Rob Ainslie? Secretary Vera Howe-Strait Treasurer Carol Givin Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension Shannon McSurley 2002 President Dave Albrecht? Vice President Carol Givin Secretary Vera Howe-Strait Treasurer Carol Givin Camp Director Vera Howe-Strait Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension Shannon McSurley 2004 President Dave Albrecht? Vice President Rob Ainslie? Secretary Vera Howe-Strait Treasurer/Bookkeeper Carol Givin Newsletter Editor Kim Albrecht Summer Day Camp Vera Howe-Strait Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension Beth Bannister 2005 President Carolyn Tschanz Vice President Rob Ainslie? Secretary Vera Howe-Strait Treasurer/Bookkeeper Carol Givin School Rep Mary Colegrove? Harvest Festival Coordinator Ann Rider? Co-Chair Harvest Festival Rose Pellegrino? Newsletter Editor Kim Albrecht Summer Day Camp Vera Howe-Strait Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension Beth Bannister 2006 President Carolyn Tschanz Vice President Ann Rider Secretary Karen Stevenson Treasurer Carol Givin Newsletter Editor Ellen Cole Summer Day Camp Vera Howe-Strait Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension Beth Bannister? Enfield Community Council and Other Enfield Social History April 26, 2021 7 2007 President Carolyn Tschanz Vice President Ann Rider Secretary Karen Stevenson Treasurer Carol Givin Newsletter Editor Ellen Cole Enfield School Age Program Director Vera Howe-Strait Summer Day Camp Vera Howe-Strait Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension Beth Bannister? 2008 President Carolyn Tschanz Vice President Ann Rider Secretary Treasurer Carol Givin Newsletter Editor Debbie Teeter Enfield School Age Program Director Vera Howe-Strait Summer Day Camp Vera Howe-Strait Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension Beth Bannister 2009 President Carolyn Tschanz Vice President Ann Rider Secretary Valerie Longcoy Treasurer Carol Givin Newsletter Editor Debbie Teeter Enfield School Age Program Directors: Vera Howe-Strait; Colleen Spercel Summer Day Camp Vera Howe-Strait Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension Beth Bannister 2010 President Vice President Ann Rider Secretary Valerie Longcoy Treasurer Carol Givin Newsletter Editor Debbie Teeter Enfield School Age Program Directors: Vera Howe-Strait; Colleen Spercel Summer Day Camp Vera Howe-Strait Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension Beth Bannister 2011 President Vice President Ann Rider Secretary Valerie Longcoy Treasurer Carol Givin Newsletter Editor Debbie Teeter Enfield Community Council and Other Enfield Social History April 26, 2021 8 Enfield School Age Program Directors: Vera Howe-Strait; Colleen Spercel Summer Day Camp Vera Howe-Strait Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension Beth Bannister 2012 President Ann Rider Vice President JoAnn Huddle Secretary Sue Howser Treasurer Carla Trenchard Newsletter Editor Debbie Teeter Enfield School Age Program Directors: Vera Howe-Strait; Colleen McKenzie Summer Day Camp Vera Howe-Strait Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension Lindsay Cray 2013 President Cortney Bailey Vice President JoAnn Huddle Secretary Sue Howser Treasurer Carla Trenchard Newsletter Editor Debbie Teeter Enfield School Age Program Directors: Vera Howe-Strait; Colleen McKenzie Summer Day Camp Vera Howe-Strait Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension Lauren Salzman 2014 President Cortney Bailey Vice President JoAnn Huddle Secretary Deena Rambaum Treasurer Jennifer Hubbell Newsletter Editor Debbie Teeter Enfield School Age Program Directors: Vera Howe-Strait; Colleen McKenzie Summer Day Camp Vera Howe-Strait Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension Lauren Salzman 2015 President Cortney Bailey Vice President JoAnn Huddle Secretary Deena Rambaum Treasurer Jennifer Hubbell Newsletter Editor Debbie Teeter Enfield School Age Program Directors: Vera Howe-Strait; Colleen McKenzie Summer Day Camp Vera Howe-Strait Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension Josie Bonham 2016 President Cortney Bailey Enfield Community Council and Other Enfield Social History April 26, 2021 9 Vice President Carla Trenchard Secretary Deena Rambaum Treasurer Jennifer Hubbell Newsletter Editor Cortney Bailey Enfield School Age Program Directors: Vera Howe-Strait; Colleen McKenzie Summer Day Camp Vera Howe-Strait Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension Josie Bonham Harvest Festival Coordinator 2017 President Cortney Bailey Vice President Carla Trenchard Secretary Deena Rambaum Treasurer Lisa Monroe Newsletter Editor Cortney Bailey Enfield School Age Program Directors: Vera Howe-Strait; Colleen McKenzie Summer Day Camp Vera Howe-Strait Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension 2018 President Cortney Bailey Vice President Carla Trenchard Secretary Deena Rambaum Treasurer Lisa Monroe Newsletter Editor Cortney Bailey Enfield School Age Program Directors: Vera Howe-Strait; Colleen McKenzie Summer Day Camp Vera Howe-Strait Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension 2019 President Cortney Bailey Vice President Lisa Monroe Secretary Ann Rider Treasurer Carla Trenchard Newsletter Editor Cortney Bailey Enfield School Age Program Directors: Vera Howe-Strait; Colleen McKenzie Summer Day Camp Vera Howe-Strait Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension - Eric Carter 2020 President Cortney Bailey Vice President Lisa Monroe Secretary Ann Rider Treasurer Carla Trenchard Newsletter Editor Cortney Bailey Enfield School Age Program Directors: Vera Howe-Strait; Colleen McKenzie Summer Day Camp Vera Howe-Strait Enfield Community Council and Other Enfield Social History April 26, 2021 10 Youth Program Manager – Cooperative Extension - Eric Carter