A Look Back, Dec. 13

The house for public worship recently erected in Northampton was dedicated on Wednesday last. The building deserves notice, as it is in a style of architecture hitherto unusual among us. In the design the Doric order was adopted. An open portico in front is supported by four columns, surmounted by a plain Doric entablature. There is no cupola, as that would have been inconsistent with the style of architecture.
On Wednesday night last, an old house in Hadley was consumed by fire, with a large quantity of broomcorn and brooms. The building belonged to Dr. William Porter and is said to have been built more than a century ago.

Dr. Clarence I. Sparks of Easthampton, removed last week as associate medical examiner for the Second Hampshire district following an investigation into the death of Miss Jessie Lyman of Westhampton, pleaded not guilty to a charge of performing the criminal operation, which, it is alleged, caused her death, when arraigned this morning before Judge John W. Mason in district court.
Thoroughly remodeled inside, the former College City lunchroom on Strong Avenue will reopen for business Thursday noon, under the management of Alderman Daniel D. Moriarty and Maurice Teahan, formerly of Parnell s Lunch, who purchased the property at auction a few days ago. The business will be conducted under the name, The Star Lunch.

The Northampton School Committee last night voted 7 to 1 to retain the Smith-Northampton Summer School at a reduced cost to the city. Last night s action means that city residents will pay $35 in summer school tuition and those from out of town will pay $60. Both figures represent a $10 hike in tuition for the program, which features enrichment and remedial courses.
A citizens committee which is studying the Academically Talented (AT) program for bright youngsters in Northampton elementary schools gave a strong indication last night that it will recommend phasing out the program and replacing it with a better organized curriculum for more youngsters.

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