Gaslight News – Page 19 – Historical Society of Riverton, NJ

Gaslight News – September 1979

October Program: The Seat of Easement: 18th Century Necessaries and Their Accouterments
Donations have made preservation of a 1926 nitrate film about Riverton possible
Survey: incomplete but ongoing
Gaslights
Odd ‘n Ends
Yesterday: Professor Cleveland and the Founding of Riverton

May Program: Collections of the Burlington County Historical Society
Candidates for HSR Board Election: Mrs. William Hall, Mrs. John Parry, Mr. John Parry, Mrs. Joseph W. Hahle, Betty Lockhart, Nancy Washington, Carolyn Mortgue
Update: Gaslights, Survey, Film
Yesterday: May Day, or Field Day, of the past described

February Program: Archaeology–What does it have to contribute to local history?
Survey Progress, Film, Gaslights
Update: Gaslights, Survey, Film
Yesterday: May Day, or Field Day, of the past described
March 12 at the Porch Club: A Parade of Fashions of the Past
Odds ‘n Ends (from old newspapers)

Apparently, this is the first newsletter by new President Betty Haile.
Coming in at three legal size (8.5″ X 11″) sheets, this issue #9 is much expanded over the previous eight single letter size sheet editions and is the first one bearing Betty Hahle’s signature “Yesterday” byline.
The Society secured a membership in the American Association for State and Local
History
March Program: Camden Co. historical sites
HSR Board supports proposal for inclusion in Nat’l Register of Historic Places
Charles H. Stonaker interview
Yesterday: Dreer’s Nurseries

“Architecture of Burlington County” Presentation by Keith Betten at November meeting
Changes to By-Laws

Since the last newsletter gave notice that plaques would be awarded to homeowners at the first meeting on November 9, this newsletter probably was distributed to members on that date.
Marilyn Colozzi acknowledges those who worked on the plaque project.
She gives a plug for the RFL’s house tour.
Other announcements: A community service night will be held by the Palmyra Bicentennial Commission, a Bicentennial parade will be held in Indian Mills, and there will be a Candlelight Tour of historic Burlington City buildings and homes

Even though this publication does not indicate it is a newsletter, it seems that it probably is the 6th newsletter for several reasons, namely:
1. The date of October 28, 1976, fits the sequence between Copy 5 and Copy 7
2. Addressed to Members, the content serves the purpose of the newsletter
3. We know that HSR President Marilyn Colozzi wrote the first newsletter; She signed only this #3, #6, and #7.
The purpose of this one seems to be to kick off another season of meetings, programs, and activities.
The call here for the first meeting on November 9 would seem to suggest that same date for Copy 7, the next newsletter.
Pleading for members’ support was a constant refrain then, as now. “Only you, the members, can keep the Historical Society of Riverton in good running order. We need your support!”