Edward Sterling Carter, 1967

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February 11 1967

Poughkeepsie Journal, Poughkeepsie, New York, Saturday, February 11, 1967

E. Sterling Carter Dies; Church and Civic Leader
E. Sterling Carter, long a prominent real estate, operator and a civic and church leader in Poughkeepsie, died unexpectedly last night at his home, 40 S. Randolph Ave. He was 70.
Mr. Carter formerly, was president and treasurer of Sague Realty Co. Inc. In 1963, he and his two sons formed Carter Realty Co. and purchased much of the extensive downtown real estate holdings of the Sague firm.
He had served as chairman of the city's Zoning Board of Appeals and as president of the former Tax and Rentpayers Association.
Mr. Carter also was active in the Community Chest, the YMCA and Planned Parenthood League, and in fund raising for the Berkshire Farm for Boys. He was treasurer of the First Congregational Church for 28 years and also had been moderator of the Hudson River Association of the New York Conference, Congregational Churches and Ministers.
Funeral services will be at noon Monday at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Duane W. Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.

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Poughkeepsie Journal, Poughkeepsie, New York, Saturday, February 11, 1967

Carter Well Known in City For Work With Charities
E. Sterling Carter, 70, who died unexpectedly last night at his home, 40 S. Randolph Ave., was well known for his work in behalf of civic and charitable organizations.
Mr. Carter was in the real estate business for many years. He was president and treasurer of the former Sague Realty Co, Inc. and later headed his own firm, Carter Realty Co.
He was president of the Board of Directors of the YMCA, honorary chairman of a fund drive for the Dutchess County Planned parenthood League, and for years headed the annual local appeal for the Berkshire Farm for Boys at Canaan.
Mr. Carter also had served as chairman of the city's Zoning Board of Appeals and as president of the former Tax and Rentpayers Association.
In addition, he was treasurer of First Congregational Church for 23 years and had served as moderator of the Hudson Valley Association of the New York Conference, congregational Christian Churches.
Born In 1896
Mr. Carter was born Feb. 27, 1896 at Lebanon, Pa., and was the son of the Rev. Robert E. Carter and Emma Sterling Carter. He is survived by his wife, the former Mrs. Harold R. Dean. His first wife, the former Isobel Sague, died in 1961.
Also surviving are two sons, Edward Sterling Carter [Jr.], Fairfield, Conn., and Robert Sague Carter, Bethesda, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Malcolm McConnall, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mrs. Alice Carter Fay, Hightstown. N.J.; and seven grandchildren, Janet Shaw Carter, Mary S. Carter and James Sague Carter, all of Fairfield, and Robert S. Carter Jr., Susan Kenyon Carter, Edward Russo Carter and Phyllis Sterling Carter, all of Bethesda.
The funeral service will be at noon Monday at the First Congregational Church with the Rev. Duane Smith officiating. Burial will be in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery under the direction of A. A. Schoonmaker. There will be no calling hours.

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Edward Sterling Carter, 1933

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October 21 1933

Poughkeepsie Eagle-News, Poughkeepsie, New York, Saturday, October 21, 1933

THREE TIED FOR LEAD IN 'Y' CHESS TOURNEY
C. P. Laister, S. W. Chadwick and George Persely are deadlocked for the lead in the current annual chess tournament at the Young Men's Christian association, each with four victories and no defeats. F. C. Artz won two games from the Rev. Harvey J. Moore and E. Sterling Carter won one from Harry Underhill in matches last night.

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Edward Sterling Carter, 1947

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January 12 1947

Poughkeepsie Journal, Poughkeepsie, New York, Sunday, January 12, 1947

Mrs. Emma Rebecca Sterling Carter, 84, 4 Eden wife of the late Rev. Robert E. Carter, mother of Edward Sterling Carter, Jan. 8.

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Edward Sterling Carter, 1957

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April 14 1957

 

Poughkeepsie Journal, Poughkeepsie, New York, Sunday, April 14, 1957

MRS. E. STERLING CARTER, who has been named “member-of-the-month” by the Poughkeepsie branch, American Association of University Women.

Mrs. Carter Receives Tribute Of AAUW Group

Mrs. E. Sterling Carter, 4 Eden terrace, has been chosen “member-of-the-month” by the Poughkeepsie branch, American Association of University Women. A Vassar graduate, Mrs. Carter has served as president of the branch, and has been active on committees of AAUW, the Poughkeepsie Community Chest, the First Congregational church, Vassar Brothers hospital and the School of Nursing of Vassar hospital. Mrs. Carter served for four years as president of the Children's Home for five years as a member of the Board of Education, and also as a member of the Board of Trustees of Vassar Brothers hospital and as president of the Planned Parenthood association.

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Edward Sterling Carter, 1948

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November 21 1948

Poughkeepsie Journal, Poughkeepsie, New York, Sunday, November 21, 1948

MISS MARIE ANTOINETTE RUSSO. Flushing, L.I. whose engagement is announced to Robert Sague Carter, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Sterling Carter.

Parents of Marie A. Russo Announce Her Engagement to Robert Sague Carter
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph R. Russo of 4 Doden lane, Flushing, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Marie Antoinette Russo, to Robert Sague Carter. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mr. Edward Sterling Carter, 4 Eden terrace.
Miss Russo is a granddaughter of Socorosa Camilli of Nicosia, Italy, formerly of New York, and the late Mrs. Camilli, and of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Russo, New York.
The prospective bride attended the College of St. Mary of the Springs, Columbus, Ohio, and is now a member of the senior class of Cornell University, New York Hospital School of Nursing.
Mr. Carter is a grandson of the late James Edward Sague and the late Mrs. Sague, who was the former Miss Jeannette Kenyon, and of the late Rev. and Mrs. Robert E. Carter of Washington, Conn.
A graduate of Deerfield academy, Mr. Carter received his degree from Princeton university with the class of 1947. At Princeton, he was a member of the Elm club, and during his senior year was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and an associate member of Sigma Xi, honorary fraternities.
For two years, he served in the Navy as a radio technician and was assigned to the USS St. Paul in the Pacific area. At present, he is taking post graduate work in nuclear physics at Harvard university.
The wedding will take place after Miss Russo's graduation next winter.

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Edward Sterling Carter, 1945

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August 16 1945

Poughkeepsie Journal, Poughkeepsie, New York, Thursday, August 16, 1945

Rev. R. E. Carter's Services Conducted
The Rev. Robert Eber Carter, 80, of Washington, Conn., father of E. Sterling Carter, 4 Eden terrace became ill while visiting his son and family here, and died of a heart seizure in Vassar hospital, Tuesday night.
A native of Yonkers, he was the son of the late Samuel T. and Alanth Pratt Carter. Mr. Carter, a retired Congregational minister, had spoken numerous times at meetings in the First Congregational church here. After his retirement, he resided in Clearwater, Fla., in the winter, and in Washington, Conn., during the summers.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma Rebecca Sterling Carter and his son, E. Sterling Carter. Funeral services were held at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon in the Congregational church, Washington, Conn. and burial was in Washington cemetery. A. A. Schoonmaker was in charge of arrangements.

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Edward Sterling Carter, 1944

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January 28 1944

Poughkeepsie Journal, Poughkeepsie, New York, Friday, January 28, 1944

E. Sterling Carter Plays Chess Match
In a simultaneous match, E. Sterling Carter, new champion of the Chadwick Chess club, came through with a record of three wins, four losses and two ties.
He won from Donald McGilroy, Joseph Myerson, and C. E. Hopkins and dropped decisions to George Traver, Dr. Bertrand Roberts, Frank Artz and Victor Bohm. Rev. R. E. Carter and Fred Schmitz drew with the champion.
On Monday, January 31st, an inter-club match will be held at 8:00 with Carter captaining the “Blues” and Bohm leading the “Reds.” Members of the “Blue” team include Traver, Schmitz, and Myerson while additional members of the “Reds” include Carter, Roberts and Hopkins.

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