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October 19, 2009

Anonymous The Daily Star Mon Oct 19, 2009, 07:39 AM EDT

Step Back in Time features community news items from The Daily Star 25 and 50 years ago.

25 years ago

Oct. 19, 1984

WORCESTER _ Preparations are under way for a club and community gala in 1985, a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Worcester Women's Club.

The club was organized in 1885 for the mental, moral, and social development of its members and cooperation with all interests for community betterment.

Officers are Mrs. Robert Spencer, president; Mrs. Harry Lewis, first vice president; Mrs. Cora Hilsinger, second vice president; Mrs. Melvin Ferguson, recording secretary; Mrs. Bernard Cerra, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Carmen Caizza, treasurer.

50 years ago

Oct. 19, 1959

Oneonta's Sherm Decker, driving a MGA twin cam, averaged 70.5 mph to become one of six winners in a Lime Rock, Conn., meet.

The race was sponsored by the New York Region of the Sports Car Club of America. Decker beat Henry Van Dusen of Cobleskill in the meet.