St. Andrew's Dune Church - Southampton

Originally created as a Life Saving Service Station, St. Andrew’s Church was saved in 1879 by five families. The founders, Dr. T. Gaillard Thomas, William S. Hoyt, C. Wyllys Betts, Frederic H. Betts, and Dr. Albert H. Buck, changed the name, by resolution, to Saint Andrew’s Dune Church in 1884. To this day, the church interior includes passages of scripture that remind parishioners of the building’s original purpose. For 141 years, the church has been open for sixteen weeks during the summer season.

The church was incorporated under the laws of the state of New York in 1854 as a free church. The Shields on the wall have been given in memory of deceased Trustees, whereas the Memorial Tablets are devoted to family members and distinguished former parishioners. The American flag at the altar has only 45 stars because it was a service flag from returning soldiers of World War I. 

The stained-glass windows range from breathtaking opalescent-glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany and John La Farge to Pre-Raphaelite-inspired panels by the British firm Heaton, Butler & Bayne to lushly floral windows by Bostonian Wilbur Herbert Burnham, and Stephen Hannock’s opalescent-glass landscape window, installed in 2020

In September of 1938, a hurricane slammed into the East Coast. It passed directly over the church and the church was almost completely wiped out. Many pews and the organ were washed into Lake Agawam across the street and several stained-glass windows were lost, including two of the eleven original signed Tiffany windows.

In 1995, the church was moved slightly to the north and west and placed on a new foundation. 

The land surrounding the Dune Church represents some of the last surviving dunescape in the Village of Southampton. The grounds of the church are planted under the direction of the Southampton Garden Club.

Source: 

“History.” St. Andrew’s Dune Church, www.standrewsdunechurch.com/history. Accessed 23 May 2025. 

Farmingdale Little League

 

 

This was from the July 17, 1952 Farmingdale Post. On June 28, 1952, opening ceremonies were held, starting with a parade. The teams were organized into Major and Minor Leagues. About 200 boys signed up that year, with four teams in the Major League and four teams in the Minor League. Republic Aviation sponsored a team and lent the services of their recreation director Oscar Frowein.

The league caught on immediately and in the years 1962-1964, 2,400 boys enrolled in the program. In 1954, a second league was formed, known as the American League. The original group was known as the National League. Shortly after, both leagues were expanded from four teams each to six teams. A third league was formed in 1956. There were 18 teams total in the group. There were also 18 teams in the “AAA” group and Class A group.

By 1967, two programs were designated for specific age ranges. The Pony group consisted of 13 & 14-year-olds, while the Colt group consisted of 15 &16-year olds. The group that controls the leagues was re-named the Farmingdale Baseball League Inc.

There are also five Softball Leagues starting with Farm for 5& 6 and 7 & 8-year olds and then Girls Minors, Girls Majors, Girls Seniors, and Girls Inter-League. There is also a special league called the Greendogs. The Greendogs are comprised each year of a select group of ballplayers who not only excel on the baseball diamond, but have also shown outstanding sportsmanship, determination, and a true commitment to the game. The Baseball groups range from 7-13-year olds and the Softball groups range from 8-16-year olds.

 

 

Sources:

 

“Farmingdale Baseball League.” https://fdalebaseball.com

“Little League.” Farmingdale Post. May 29, 1952

“Little League Season Will Open Officially on June 28.” Farmingdale Post. June 12, 1952