Fresh Air youngsters to arrive in Newport on July 17

1976

CLAREMONT

This Week at the Movies

Magnet Cinema—“All the President’s Men” starring Robert Redford and Dustan Hoffman.

Claremont Drive-In—“What’s Up Doc,” starring Barbara Streisand and Ryan O’Neal and “Dirty Harry” starring Clint Eastwood.

Walter Ziske was welcomed s a new member of the 4-H Clovernault Hillbillies at the home of Mrs. William Weber. Thomas Haynes gave a demonstration of collecting insects, killing, pinning and making a collection box. He showed his collection of more than 100 insects, moths and butterfies. Mrs. David James helped the boys make killing jars and Mrs. Weber showed them how to make terrariums.

Pvt. E2 Cindy G. Ulz, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Ulz, River Road, left for active duty with the U.S. Army after having been in the delayed entry program for almost nine months. She will be trained as a military policewoman. Miss Ulz is a 1975 graduate of Stevens High School and has been employed by the Claremont Police Department.

Claremont Junior High School students visited the Washington, D.C., office of Representative James C. Cleveland, R-NH. They were Karen Borofsky, Sandy Burroughs, Debbie Buinicky, Terry Schettino, Lori Lariviere, Carol Davis, Kim Desmarais, Laurie Szalucka, Renee Normandin, Dianna Miller, Jon Estabrook, David Hipwell, Kris Maki, Jsckie Ferguson, Nancy Jordan, Lea Gendron, Marcia Bonneville, Diana Page, and Pamela Bonneville. Chaperones were Claire Dole and Gary Perron.

The replica of old St. Mary Church, an entry in the Bicentennial Parade built by the Knights of Columbus, may last as long as the original. It weighs 3,000 pounds and was built to be dismantled for storing. Knight Leon Petrin built the altar and front door.

NEWPORT

Several members of the Sullivan Grange presented a skit based on the Boston Tea Party. Taking part were Jennie Grant, Erva Kempton and Annie Eckerman with Nellye Goodrich as narrator. A tableau, “Miss Columbia,” was presented by Mrs. Clyde Bartlett as uncle Sam and Erva Kempton as Betsy Ross. Irene Cain gave a talk on the Town of Newport and Robert Baker gave a reading.

John A. Breckenridge, registered Land Surveyor, was awarded a Certificate of Achievement in professional development and continuing education from the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping—New England Section. Breckenridge is the second New Hampshire surveyor to receive this award to date. He is married to the former Joyce A. Goodrich and they have one son, Shawn, 9. The couple is proprietors of Breckenridge Land Surveys and make their residence on the Unity Road.

1961

This Week at the Movies

Latchis Theatre, Claremont—“The Fabulous World of Jules Verne.”

Latchis, Newport—“Gone with the Wind.”

Claremont Drive-In—“The Wackiest Ship in the Army” with Jack Lemmon, and Ricky Nelson, and “Picnic” with William Holden and Kim Novak.

CLAREMONT

Miss Annie Paulette of 201 Pleasant St. celebrated her 80th birthday on July 4th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ida Donahue in Manchester, Conn., surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had spent the previous week visiting her granddaughters, the Paulette sisters (Betty, Jane, Barbara and Gloria), former Claremonters who began a singing career here and have become well-known for their recordings, television and other appearances.

CHARLESTOWN

Elaine Blaisdell, 19, of Fitchburg, Mass., was driving her grandfather’s car in South Charlestown when a bumblebee inside the car distracted her and she hit “five or six fence posts,” according to Police Chief Ralph A. Willoughby. The car went through the fence and into the shallows of the Connecticut River. Eugene Howard, a passing motorist from Charlestown, took Miss Blaisdell, her father, Augustus, 67, and grandfather, William F. Neat, to Rockingham Hospital. The girl’s mother picked up the three and took them home to Fitchburg. Neat’s car was wrecked.

GOSHEN

Seventy-five descendants of Lemuel Barton of Newport attended the annual family reunion in Goshen last week. The clan gathered at the home of Mrs. Cloie Young, one of 10 daughters of Lemuel and Mary Barton.

Other daughters attending were Mrs. Richard, Sunapee; Mrs. Clara Smith, Cornish; Mrs. Nellie Smith and Lucy Barker, Goshen; Mrs. Addie Meriden and Mrs. Dora Blood, Kelleyville; Mrs. Ella Dufresne and Mrs. Emma Carter, Manchester; Mrs. Alice Judkins, Bow, and Mrs. Jennie Staniels, Concord. Sons at the reunion were Levi of Alstead; Paul of Manchester, Conn.; Orren and Charles of Newport; Edwin of Aurora, Ill.; George of Concord and Fred of Windsor. Two from Michigan, Hosey and Franklin, were unable to attend.

1946

The Week at the Movies

Latchis Theatre—“Two Sisters from Boston,” staring Kathryn Grayson, June Allyson, Lauritz Melchor, Jimmy Durante and Peter Lawford.

Magnet Theater—”The Well-Groomed Bride” starring Tay Milland, Oliviade Havilland and Sunny Tufts.

CLAREMONT

Claremont Chapter of the American Red Cross met at Headquarters with Chairman Fred King presiding. Mrs. Dorothy Stever read the minutes in the absence of secretary Miss Amelia Skill. Clarence Hurd gave the treasurer’s report. The slate of officers presented was Gardner Sweet, chairman; Stanley Colby, vice chairman; Mrs. Dorothy Stever, secretary, and Clarence Hurd, treasurer. Directors are Edward Rice, Dr. George Amsden, Mrs. E.P. Sweeney, Mrs. Harold Jacques, Mrs. W.A. Sterling, Mrs. Robert Stevens, Robert Buckley and Miss Louise Colby.

It was reported that Eino Kosonen, swimming instructor, has attended Kiwanis aquatic school at chapter expense. Mrs. Elsie Reynolds, accompanied by Miss Mary Dubois as Junior Red Cross representative attended a Red Cross conference in Philadelphia.

The Claremont Airport will be dedicated on Sunday, July 14, in honor of the first flight of airmail from the airport that day. The Claremont Philatelic Society is making available special envelopes with cacheted covers.

NEWPORT

Persons desiring to be host to a New York City child for a two-week period are asked to contact the committee before July 10, as the children will arrive in town on July 17. The local committee is composed of Mrs. Eleanor Young Chapman of Maple Street, Mrs. Horace Herlihy of Cheney Street, the Rev. W. R. Brown of North Main Street, the Rev. Clarence Clark of 58 South Main St., and the Rev. Franklin Frye of Park Street. This vacation for the New York children is arranged by the New York Herald-Tribune Fresh Air Program.

UNITY

Former employees of the Sullivan County Home held their second annual reunion July 4 at the summer home of Mrs. Florence Ladd in Holderness. Following dinner, a business meeting was held and the following were elected: President, Marion Bumpus; secretary, Florence Daniels; treasurer, Lumn Grout; executive committee, Mildred Payne, Florence Grout, and Florence Ladd. Meetings will be held semi-annually. Also present were Elmer Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Files, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Evans, and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Woodward.

1931

This Week at the Movies

The Magnet—“Capt. Applejack,” featuring Mary Brian, John Halliday, and Kay Strozzi and Chapter 9 of “King of the wild” series.

Latchis Theatre—“Big Business Girl” with Loretta Young, Joan Blondell, Frank Albertson and Mickey Bennett and RKO Vaudeville Specialties: The Littlejohns Novelty Juggling; Ann Clifton, Revue, Singing Dancing Revue and music by Frank Stone an his Theatre Orchestra.

Albert D. Leahy and William E. Nolin were among the 17 successful candidates who passed the examinations for admission to the New Hampshire Bar.

Morris Gellis, proprietor of the Connecticut Valley Oil Company suffered painful lacerations to his right hand caused by the premature explosion of a firecracker, which he was holding. The tip of the right index finger was removed and the other fingers are badly injured.

CORNISH

Mrs. Mae Drew of Marlboro, Mass., with her father, Mr. Sullivan, and two children whom she boards, is passing a couple of weeks with her mother, Mrs. Delia Drew.

Charles Bugbee of Hill is passing his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Bugbee.

We are pleased to learn that Mrs. F.B. Comings was able to take an auto ride last Saturday.

Mrs. J.J. Rollins is ill at Claremont Hospital.

NEWPORT

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stetson of Cheney Street were tendered a surprised farewell party in the Methodist vestry by members of the Child Welfare Club, people of the Park Street Church and friends of the couple. Mrs. Daniel Lumn Jr. was mistress of ceremonies and a very pleasing program of piano and vocal selections and readings were presented with the following participating:

Miss Mary Winter, Miss Arlene R. Bennett, Miss Lilian Haggart, Mrs. Truman L. Eastman. The Honorable George A. Fairbanks and the Rev. H. Daniel Hawver addressed the gathering. The Stetsons will take up their new residence in East Andover where Mr. Stetson is agent for the Watkins Products.

UNITY

Mr. and Mrs. James Paul, Miss Dorothy Paul and Charles Hanaford motored through the White Mountains Sunday.

Mr. Charles A. Newton celebrated his 77th birthday last week. Ice cream and cake were served in his honor at a meeting of the Sugar River Bank board that day. Mr. Newton is the oldest trustee on the board.

Mrs. Speedie Newton has purchased the Herschel Hill Farm.