Morning Sentinel from Waterville, Maine • 11

I Memory Time MT jSMMMMT W' IjStiBfI AS gj vJwv 'f IHBBk 11 Eleon Shuman 87 of Waterville examines news copy coming from the Associated Press teletype machines in the Morning Sentinel newsroom just as he did 50 years ago this month after he had installed the first AP teletype to be used by this newspaper Shuman was with the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company at the time He kept the copy all these years and had it with him when this picture was taken Looking on is son Lyell an employee of the Engraving Department (Sentinel Photo by Dick Maxwell) MORNING SENTINEL Charter Commission Hearing: MORNING SENTINEL Tuesdoy January 24 1978 11 Eleon Shuman Recalls Night In 1 928 When Sentinel Teletypes Made Debut By CLAYTON LaVERDIERE Sentinel Staff It was Jan 4 1928 andii was already shaping up as a big night in the annals of the Morning Sentinel Buster Brown the expert telegrapher with the flying fingers would not be busy on this night his dot and dash keyboard was unusually quiet Instead the new Associated Press teletypes were ready for action Everyone in the Waterville newsroom watched intently as their rhythmic printing began and these news stories began to unfold Charles A Lindbergh the great who had flown across the Atlantic the year before was on a triumphant tour of South America American Marines were standing by in Nicaragua where trouble was brewing with international overtones Ruth Nichols the society girl from Rye NY had just completed the first non stop airplane flight from New York to Miami in a startling 12 hours Calvin Collidge was president Rudy Vallee was a singing sensation Harold Lloyd was the comedy star of the silent movies and Rin Tin Tin was the most popular dog in the country Eleon Shuman was there that night watching the proceedings with a touch of pride He a newpaperman but he had an important role to play nevertheless As an employee of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Shuman had completed the installation of the new teletype machines The sight of those news stories were proof of his success Only one teletype machine was needed for the transmission of news stories The second one was a spare in the event of a breakdown But on this night both machines were kept in operation throughout And so it was that Eleon Shu man at the end of the night decided to take with him the long roll of unused news stories from the spare machine It would be a fine souvenir of a momentous occasion he thought at the time Not long ago Shuman was going through some articles at his home at 89 Western Ave and found a yellowed roll of paper It was the Associated Press copy that he had saved a half century before Shuman whose son Lyell is a veteran employee of the Morning Engraving Department thought such a find would interest the present day staff ot the Waterville based newspaper He was right 7 The elder Shuman also had the opportunity to watch news stories coming into the Sentinel newsroom via the AP teletypes processed by a new generation of editors and writers It was a visit that brought back memories of 1928 then Buster Brown was the telegraph operator Heyrauld get the stories by t)ie dot and dash method then type them up and give them to editor Jim McMahon Caleb Lewis was the general manager then and rank Manson was the editor in he recalled As an expert on teletypes Shuman spent a great deal of time in newspaper offices especially in Waterville where he say? news stories being developed into the next headlines night I stayed here until press he said as the memories came tumbling back And he smiled when he said that he was the oldest member of the sales department of the Gannett company About 80 years ago I sold subscriptions to Comfort Magazine published in Au gusta by William Shuman has been a photography enthusiast since he was 15 years of age got about 10 or 15 old cameras and I used to work in the KarekinStudio in Waterville got some good cameras too and a darkroom at The white haired Shuman who laughs easily and maintains a fast wit recalls highlights of his 37 year career with the telephone company Still fresh in his memory is the time he set up a telephone set that permitted the mayor of Portland Maine to converse with the mayor of Portland Oregon been an interesting he mused had so many of these firsts but they seem like too much at the When he engaged in his woodworking hobby Shuman reads been busy and never been bored I spend a lot of time Shuman spent many active years with the Gideons and was superintendent of the Sunday School of the Advent Christian Church He is a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America The Shumans had five children: Eleon Jr of Modesto Calif Philip of LaVerne Calif Lyell of Oakland Mary Shuman of Watervbille and Mrs David (Jean) Osborne Jr of Delaware Ohio The Waterville octogenarian said his health is and his outlook is topnotch he grinned tried it once and it Snow Shoveling Can Be Dangerous Doctor Warns ByBILLNEMITZ Sentinel Staff Everyone knows the feeling The snowfall begins to lighten got 15 minutes before time to leave for work and just as you begin to calculate the odds of getting that white hump in your driveway out into the street the plow goes by Up and down the street puffs of white powder can be seen as residents strain to transfer the latest batch of snow from their driveways to an ever growing snowbank Curses groans and heavy breath accentuate the struggle But what many people realize is that by heading out with the shovel to wrestle with the elements they are risking much more than their peace of mind They are risking their lives someone been vessels creating bypasses that can maintain an adequate oxygen supply to the heart even if another vessel becomes blocked Taggart noted exercise means at least three times a he said Taggart credited the Delta Ambulance Corporation with saving a great number of lives of people whose harts are undergoing fibrillation The most commonly used techniques used by ambulance crews to restore a normal heartbeat include intravenous drugs and cardiovascular shock he said There are times however when an ambulance is unable to reach a victim within the four or five minute critical period following an attack and in these cases Taggart said that someone familiar with CPR (cardio pulminary resucitati on) techniques can mean the difference between life and death The procedure which involves forcing blood through the circulatory system by applying regularly timed pressure to the upper chest was taught to almost 600 people in the area last year alone Taggart remarked CPR you can pump enough blood around to supply the brain with sufficient oxygen until emergency equipment he waid adding that he hopes to provide instruction at the junior high and high school levels in the near future Taggart commented that while in some cases people have experienced heart attacks without even being aware of it there is usuallv some warning of the impending condition in overnight the form of chest pain during physical exertion or the potential victim advice is simple: If middle aged or older and have been increasingly inactive as the years go by shovel The director stressed however that the process of artereosclerosis is somewhat reversible as sensible exercise can create the much needed auxiliary by passes even for those who think their circulatory system is beyond hope The cautioned though that undertaking an exercise program after extended inactivity should start slowly and gradually increase their degree of exertion rather than trying to solve the problem you make a sudden effort the vessel goes into spasms and depriving the heart of needed oxygen and causing the heart to experience Taggart described fibrillation as a condition in which the heart becomes almost jelly like contracting at rates hundreds of times greater than normal Without prompt action he added the end result can be fatal What makes snow shoveling so dangerous for inactive people Taggart said is the overwhelming need for oxygen created by both the sudden strain and the cold weather a need which the inactive cardio vascular system simply meet Regular exercise on the other hand stimulates the development of new blood One Hurt As Bus Skids Medical Center the be Volunteers To Offer Tax Gordon Completes 40 Years Assistance Lions To Hear RICHARD GORDON BUTLER'S affair (Sentinel Photo by Lynn Mosher) fnnhuMHls Center the and some be volunteer will be with the City The service will not be offered during the two college vacations which will run from riday eb" 17" through Monday eb 27 and from riday March 24 through Monday April 10 of natural areas for their educational scientific and asthetic Bradford said after the presentation The program stressed that just about all of the acquisitions both of land and money are provided on a voluntary basis and continued support from'the public is vital to the survival Bradford also noted that the Nature Conservancy is always interested in hearing of prospective parcels of land which people teel mignt worth preserving She noted that accounting majors available to assist forms from 10 am to noon on Saturdays and 6 to 8 pm Wednesdays in Room 128 Thomas College through April 15 i Barn Meeting Is Planned Thursday A bam meeting will be held at 10:30 am Thursday at the red Eames farm on the Eames Road in Winslow Dave Gibson ex secretary of the Ayrshire Breeders Association Brandon Vt will type classification The public is invited WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY TODAY January 24th OR INVENTORY Belgrade which was donated to the college for use as an outdoor laboratory two years ago In a slide show presented at the weekly luncheon by Charles Bradford of the Maine natural Resources Commission members learned of the activities of the Maine chapter of the Nature Conservahcy a national organization aimed at the preservation and protection of unique parcels of land Nature Conservancy is interested in the preservation said that the room at the Thayer Unit the council and school board will spend more time on the budget in the uture Prior to adjourning Commission member and State Rep Paul A Boudreau Waterville said that he will suggest that some sections of the charter be deleted and that a Code of Ethics for municipal officials incorporated Next Monday night Administrator Robert Palmer Jr will testify before the commissioners On eb 6 Assessor William Kirk Public Works Director and City Engineer Larry Seymour and State Rep Judy Kany Waterville will speak I MCRR Official The Waterville Lions Club I Inc has posted a change in meeting sites Beginning tonight members of the local club will meet at Second loor at Elm Plaza Activities get under way with a social time from 6 to 6:30 pm followed by a dinner neeting and program program will feature an informative session on the Maine Central Railroad (MCRR) presented by guest speaker Bradley Peters vice president of MCRR Announcement was also made Monday by King Lion Dick Willette that the incorporation papers and procedures for the Waterville club are now completed There are three sites in Maine which are presently under consideration for the designation of National Natural Landmarks and one of them is currently being used by Colby College for scientific education Waterville Rotarians were told Monday The local site is the Kettle Hole bog a marshy area near terms Referring to two sections of the Charter LaVerdiere said there seems to be some confusion on who can call special meetings of the city council might want to discuss that" he advised active for some time shoveling snow is just bad said Dr William Taggart director of emergency services at the Mid Maine Monday Taggart emergency currently gets at least one patient each day suffering a heart attack or related disorder During the winter he added many ot these cases are brought on by snow shovelling or other strenuous seasonal activities The problem Taggart explained lies with artereosclerosis or blockage of blood vessels brought on by lack of exercise over an extended period The condition becomes more prevalent with increasing age he said If artereosclerosis is serious enough Taggart continued junior senator at a reception in Waterville Saturday afternoon rom left to right are: US Senator Joseph Biden Jr Del Edward Atkins Senator Hathaway and Mrs Atkins Mr Into Truck AIRIELD One man was injured and two vehicles received minor damage Monday when a School Administrative District 49 bus struck the rear of a pick up truck stopped at the corner of the Ridge Road and Western Avenue Police said the school bus driven by Glenys Linnell apparently slid on ice and snow on the Ridge Road while attempting to stop behind a truck driven by Everett Howard of Elm Street A passenger in the truck Robert Howard of Summit Street was transported to Waterville Osteopathic Hospital with a possible back injury and bump on the head Local police and the fire department rescue service responded to the 11:36 am incident that the clarify the word used in the language is The company is a retailer and wholesaler of automotive parts The surprise dinner party was held Thursday night Attending were fine fabrics Yms art needlework DowntdWn Shopping Center Waterville Maine 04901 LaVerdiere Community ntogram represents a demanding part of the City and daily schedule LaVerdiere said the present police set up is fine He announced his opposition to the public safety director post adding: happy with the part time fire RESPONDING TO A question LaVerdiere sdid the administrator solicitor and clerk should be based on their qualifications not whether they are Republicans Democrats We would like to see for dismissal of municipal employees defined more explicitly like to see that strengthened but I know how going to do it LaVerdiere said he agreed with Mayor Carey and is against separate assessments for the Board of Education On line item budgeting the Mayor said it is effective if we have the mapower to do it I want to hire additional neonle to prepare the budget What's New At WARDEN'S We had 2 trailers of Carpet arrive last week and kitchen carpet is due this week Must make room We have reduced the price of 40 pieces of odd carpet and ends of rolls Sizes from 9x12 to 12x24 We have cut our already low price of 50 to move this and make room Hours 12 8 CARPET SHOP is next to John Martins Manor formerly the Jefferson Morden's Shoes airfield ANNUAL YARN SALE Will Be CONTINUED or 1 Week (iecouse of Weather) inal Day January 28 1978 the dinner representatives from the company mam On anomer suoject ne said the charter should be kept up to date concerning state statutes City council mandated changes are automatically codified by a lorida Municipal Code Corporation LaVERDIERE SAID he was opposed to raising the bidding process cut off levels from $500 to $1000 as former Mayor Richard Carexsuggested at last meeting He said the salary fine the way it If it continues to be raised it will cut out raises for adminstrator he said assistant to administrator is all well good when the city can afford he said it is not needed Even in his short time in the office said the Development office in Portland Gordon received a 40 year service plaque and a tie clasp from his firm Also in attendance were workers from various area service stations and fellow employees Gordan is married to the former Audrey Rowe They demonstrate reside at 2 Totman Court airfield REE ESTIMATES LANCY Wktf INSULATION I 453 9055 Bv PHILIP NORVISH Sentinel Staff Newly elected Mayor Paul LaVerdiere recommended to members of the Waterville Charter Commission Monday night that the city require notices of separation from the city solicitor city adminstrator and city clerk before any one of these positions become vacant LaVerdiere was the third mayor to testify before the Commission which will draft a list of suggestions to update the 10 year old charter for presentation to the city council later this year DECLARING THAT the city has an charter the Republican Mayor who has been in office three weeks said he was very much in favor of the current mayor council form of city government He suggested notices of separation be required for three city posts so that leave ourselves should someone resign Concerning the city solicitor LaVerdiere said: still feel that the city has grown to the point that it needs a full time non political city solicitor The term of office should be in the vicinity of five years so that he (the solicitor) not go in and out with the change in The city administrator too should be non political LaVerdiere announced He suggested commissioners meaning of as it charter Present vague he said HE CALLED OR A non political city clerk serving for a definite term perhaps five years Citing examples of what he contended was politics in the city office he said the city clerk should remain responsible to the city administrator Length of terms on the Board of Education should be concurrent with the council terms he said Two or three year terms may be more appropriate than the present Colby Outdoor Laboratory Is Considered or Natural Landmark The annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) will begin Saturday under sponsorship of the Thomas College Accounting Society and run through the income tax season Elizabeth A ortin society company on Jan 10 1938 and president said the purpose of has been employed as a road Hie program is to provide help salesman in the Waterville for low income elderly and area northern Kennebec non English speaking County and the western part of tnvnavprs in I relatively simple income tax returns preparing 1 Waldo County teaerai Ladies We are making the change new shoes being racked today With arrar Brown Co Richard Gordon of airfield was honored last week at the Silent Woman Restaurant for 40 years of service at the arrar Brown Co in Waterville Gordon began work with the Out of respect to the late Emery Worthen Terry Cosgrove a Worthen will be closed Tuesdoy ot 12 Noon for the remainder of the doy (Open Wed at 9:30 A Hathaway Reception Snmo 30 friends and suDDorters of US Senator unless we can save more William Hathaway Maine honored money than we spend for the extra COMMENTING happened last year wasirMsttino to TnVprHiprp Raid he was not happy with and Mrs Atkins were host and hostess for the four year Board of Education Budget preparation I hope Notices Of Separation Urged When Key Personnel Leave ML i3M 2R I I.