Claremont School Board concerned about rising costs of fuel oil

1980

CLAREMONT

The rising cost of heating school buildings not only will jump expenses 42 percent, but probably requires some of this year’s surplus to heat through next year’s winter. The heating expenses, budgeted at $140,000, probably not enough to cover heating oil use by schools next winter, consumed most of the Claremont School Board’s attention last night. Last year only $98,000 was budgeted for heating oil. Supt. of Schools George F. Disnard said the amount probably won’t cover the district’s use of an expected 170,000 gallons.

A number of events are scheduled for the 75th anniversary celebration of the Clarmeont Rotary Club, under the chairmanship of William Roberts and Robert Sanders. Plans are underway for a series of television and radio interviews with Rotary President Anthony Zotto or his designated representative, under the chairmanship of John Tucker. In charge of the Rotary display in local store windows is Sam Calkins, chairman. They will be shown in the Corner Book Shop, Smith Photo, Warner Cable, Marsons, Powers Shoe, Calan’s, Kimball’s and Hutcheon’s.

An unprecedented position at the Claremont Police Department began officially Thursday thanks to the volunteer services of the Rev. Elwood C. O’Dell. O’Dell, minister of the Church of the Nazarene, Mulberry Street. He will use his counseling skills to assist the public when the need for someone to talk to arises. That need comes up after fatal accidents or when there is a family disturbance, according to Lt. Michael Prozzo Jr.

NEWPORT

Newport’s five school board members relinquished their salaries of $150 a year each and will serve for nothing in the hopes their pay, which totals $750, can be used to hire and pay a secretary who will keep school board meeting minutes. Supt. of Schools Gordon B. Flint released the proposed 1980-81 school budget, which included an increase of 9 percent for teacher pay raises. “That’s all the board is doing,” Flint stated.

Photo Caption — Voice of Democracy scholarship winners at Newport High School, from left, Jodi Kelley, top participant, Meg Morrow and Dan Kimball, and their English teacher Eve Spanos, who coordinated the program and in whose Grade 11 academic English classes the winning essays were written. Other contest finalists included Tom Campbell, Richard Maryn and Ann Munsterman.

Scott Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Jones, South Main Street, is employed by Keystone Ski Area, Vail, Colo., for the winter months.

SUNAPEE

Stephen M. Bennett, 80 Washington St., Blodgett Landing, who was admitted to the New Hampshire Bar last fall, has become associated with Elliott & Jasper, Newport. Bennett is a 1979 graduate of Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio.

GRANTHAM

Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Swenson, North Grantham, were Robert Swenson, Manchester, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gagnon, Branford, Conn.

Mrs. Mitchell Behilo, Greenfield, Mass., is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Ora Barton.

1965

CLAREMONT

The ring of 40-quart milk cans jostling against each other in the back of trucks and car trunks can still be heard in the rural areas of Sullivan County, said County Agent S.W. Colby. While the melting snow and recent rains helped many, not enough water percolated into the soil to bring relief to everyone. On the lips of those who are daily faced with the unpleasant task of hauling water for farm and household needs is the question — “Will my well ever have water in it again?”

Richard Mulcahey was named first aid chairman at a meeting of the Sullivan County American Red Cross Chapter here Thursday night. Serving with him will be Fern Haselton, Anthony Zotto and Williams Roberts.

A meeting and installation of officers of Woodman Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, was held in the Masonic Hall Wednesday evening with an attendance of 100. Officers installed were Doris E. Dudley, James A. Moody, Mrs. T. Linnea Talbert, Paul D. Talbert, Mrs. Ruth M. Ainsworth, Mrs. Henrietta A. Evans, Mrs. Phyllis P. Lufkin, Mrs. Muriel H. Tonkin, Mrs. Marion J. Hebert, Mrs. Beatrice M. Bartlett, Mrs. Helen C. Bailey, Mrs. Beatrice T. Johnson, Mrs. Nellie Z. Lynch, Mrs. Nellie L. Doten, Mrs. R. Eleanor Magill, Mrs. Grace S. Scher, Mrs. Dorthea C. Larcom and Roland I. Lufkin.

NEWPORT

Photo Caption — The Sullivan County Delegation met Sunday in Newport. Front row, from left, Mrs. Alice Adams of Charlestown, Mrs. Eleanor Marx of Langdon, Mrs. Margaret Weber of Croydon, Mrs. Margaret DeLude of Unity, Miss Elsie Bailey of Newport, Mrs. Ruth Hamilton of Claremont, Mrs. Martha Frizzell of Charlestown. Second row, Glenn Bascom of Acworth, Seely Philbrick of Springfield, Perley Crane of Washington, Vernon Hood of Plainfield, Charles Guest of Cornish, John Wirkkala of Lempster, George Merrifield of Sunapee, Sam J. Nahil of Claremont. Third row, William Gaffney of Claremont, Everett Reney of Grantham, Arthur Barrows of Claremont, Harry Spanos of Newport, Leroy Prudhomme, Allan Campbell and Carmine D’Amante of Claremont. Not in the picture, George Angus of Claremont, Stanley Williamson of Goshen and Maurice Downing of Newport.

Kenneth D. Andler, Whitney Avenue, was re-elected president of the First National Bank of Newport at the annual meeting of the conversion of the bank into a National Banking Association and its operation under the present name. Other officers re-elected were Roy A. Messer, vice president; Earle A. Pollard, cashier and Howard C. Bennett, assistant cashier. Directors re-elected were Mr. Messer, Mr. Andler, Arthur S. Little Jr., Dexter Richards, John H. Munro, Raymond L. Barrett, Harry M. Woodard, Herbert G. Martin and Soterios Saggiotes.

Newport Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, will observe its 52nd anniversary with ceremonies Saturday and Sunday in Moose Home, North Main Street. A class enrollment for 10 new members will be conducted. The new members are Samuel Mucci, Richard Peirce, Kenneth Weed, Gordon Bell, Leo Kangas, Donald Morrow, John Cross, Roger Dane, Edward Radford and Robert Thyng.

GEORGES MILLS

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wright and their family of Concord were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Elmer Ruggles and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lussier.

SPRINGFIELD

Mrs. Emma Melendy is now at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Dashner, and her family in Georges Mills.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Duford, Claremont, visited Mr. Duford’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Duford, Sunday.

SUNAPEE

Toni Jean Webb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Webb, recently celebrated her 13th birhtday with a tobogganing party at Alpenhof. Her cousins, Sally and Paul Putonen, helped with the party. Attending were Ann Wiggins, Veronica McPhee, Ginger Jones, Joan Cutting, Candy Cutts, Sharon Nielsen, Peter Davis, Michael Huff, James Sherburne, Michael Morgan, David Butler, Karl Torno and Donald Osgood. Also, Toni’s sister, Jodee, and her brother, Rick.

GRANTHAM

Mrs. Alden Pillsbury was in Beebe River Sunday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Moulton, and her brother and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Moulton.

MERIDEN

Phillip Rea, outgoing president of the Meriden Fire Association, presided at the annual meeting held recently in the Snack Bar at Kimball Union Academy. New officers were John F. McNamara, president; Merrill Thompson, vice president; Harold Tandy, secretary; and Ira Townsend, treasurer.

CORNISH

Mr. and Mrs. Norris Weld were host and hostess to a welcome to new neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kingsley last Saturday afternoon.

1950

CLAREMONT

Prize winners were announced for the card party sponsored in Moose Hall yesterday afternoon by the Catholic Daughters of America as follows: First, bridge, Mrs. Jennie Reil; consolation, Mrs. G.J. Florence; first, whist, Mrs. Beatrice Crosby; and consolation, Mrs. Eva Saunders.

Sgt. Robert Thibault, who was recently transferred to Ft. Dix, N.J., spent the weekend with his wife and two children at 28 Spofford St. For the past two years, he has had charge of the First Army watch repair shop at Milller Field, L.I. His enlistment expires in May.

Mr. and Mrs. Hector Barrett have moved from Washington Street to 2 Hanover St.

Mr. and Mrs. Abe Morrison of Central Street have returned from New York City, where they attended “South Pacific,” and “Kiss Me, Kate.”

NEWPORT

Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Perry and family in North Newport were Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Perry and daughter Marilyn of Newport and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nichols of Claremont.

Richards School News (Grade 4, A-G): David Amidon, Gerry Couitt, Rosalie Blaine, Leonard Cayea, Susan Cutting, Irene Bevers and Juanita Belden got 100 on their music test last Friday.

Norman Glazier has returned home after visiting his aunt, Mrs. Ada Bober in Hollis, N.Y.

Mr. and Mrs. George W. Maxham and children of Claremont were Thursday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mahoney.

UNITY

The men of the East Unity Community Club gave a delicious and most successful oyster supper last Friday, serving more than 40 guests. The following officers were elected for 1950: Robert Kemp, president; Stanley Miller, vice president; and Alberta Jones, secretary and treasurer.

SUNAPEE

Dr. Joseph Thomas recently began medical practice in Sunapee to serve the town and surrounding areas, and brings with him a capable background. He received his M.D. degree from the Long Island College in Brooklyn in 1945, and served 21 months of internship at King’s County Hospital and Grasslands Hospital in Valhalla, N.Y.

CORNISH FLAT

Mr. and Mrs. Conan Johnson entertained the 12-20 Club Saturday evening.There was a bad chimney fire at the home of M.L. Beaulieu Wednesday evening. Chief Atwood investigated and estimated damage at $25.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

The January issue of “Hobby” contains a picture of our former townsman, Clarence D. Collins, with the unique birthday cake presented to him on his recent birthday anniversary by his niece, Irene Collins. It represents the face of a clock with the hands pointing to a 7 and 8 representing Mr. Collins’ age.

1900

CLAREMONT

Miss Georgia Richardson has been on the sick list this week.

E.W. Giblin has returned home from a visit to New York. He reports business excellent.

Hon. George L. Balcom is much improved in health and is again able to be about the street.

Miss Minnie Duncan, who has been suffering with typhoid fever, is now slowly convalescing.

James Gowdy was up from Keene this week. He is with the telephone company in that place and has a good position.

Joseph M. Blanchard has been on the sick list for some time. He is suffering from an attack of his old enemy — asthma.

Quimby Bros., the grocers, have a word to say in our advertising columns this week that will prove of interest to the citizens generally. Read it and be convinced.

Henry Charron closed his labors in the Star Clothing House, last Saturday, after many years service there. He is now canvassing for insurance.

Miss Werena Roby has gone to New York to receive treatment for her eyes.

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