Charlestown group funds study dealing with withdrawal from FMRSD

1985

CLAREMONT

The city and its unionized firefighters have come to an agreement on a three-year contract that will provide an average wage increase of 5.3 percent each year. The pact, calling for 3.6, 7.3 and 5 percent pay hikes during the three years, was termed “reasonable” by Kenneth Lurvey, who was interim city manager while the contract was negotiated. He added that the money required to fund the agreement already exists in the 1985 city budget.

Three years after the City Council first considered a dog officer for the city, funds to pay for the position have been approved. After considerable debate Wednesday, the council concurred with recommendations of Police Chief Adam Bauer and Public Health Committee Chairman John Bennett that Claremont would be better served if someone was paid specifically to handle stray animals. The $5,000 approved to pay for a six-month trial period includes money to renovate a city vehicle to transport animals, particularly dogs, and funds to purchase the equipment an animal control officer would need. Bauer suggested that the $100 a week position should be dispatched by the Police Department, which receives the complaints but the person should be trained by and work for Public Health Officer Kenneth Staples.

A fund that its founders hope will grow into thousands of dollars to provide more income for the operation of Stevens High School, has been established by the school’s Class of 1935. The Stevens High School Permanent Gift Fund, which was started with a $2,000 donation by this year’s Golden Class, has been established to provide another source of income to the school district through interest or dividends

from the money invested.

NEWPORT

Photo Caption—Newport Junior-Senior High School principal Rodney Walker presents a retirement gift to high school teacher Doris Dunbar while the two other honorees, Ollie Turpeinen and Calvin Dommke, look on. A party for the three retiring teachers was held Wednesday afternoon in the Newport Library Arts Center.

Connie Mountain is what Janet Merritt, RN, considers a volunteer “extraordinaire.” Mrs. Mountain, who volunteers for the Well Child Clinic, a branch of the Newport Area Home Health Agency, serves as receptionist and clerk at the clinic. She fulfills these responsibilities and goes above and beyond the “call of duty” as she plays with the children, keeping them entertained while they wait for their appointments.

A Newport ordinance to restrict parking time to 15 minutes in front of the post office has been adopted by Newport Selectmen. The ordinance was requested by Postmaster Arthur Gokas who did not have such good luck with a request for an improved sidewalk in front of the post office.

David B. Campbell, a Newport native and former state representative, has joined Monks & Company Inc., Nashua, as an industrial and commercial real estate broker. Mr. Campbell was administrative assistant for three years with former Nashua Mayor Maurice Aurel. He graduated in 1975 from Newport High School, received his bachelor of art degree Cum Laude in 1980 from Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., and is now attending Suffolk University Law School evening classes, Boston.

CROYDON

Mr. and Mrs. Maynard B. Smith, Windsor, Conn., were recent guests of Mr. Smith’s mother, Mrs. Chester Smith, Main Street, and his aunt. Mrs. F. Rogers Farrington.

GOSHEN

Mrs. Helen Martin, Union, Maine, spent July 10-14 at the home of her sister, Margaret Kingston, Cross Road.

Stumps and boulders have been cleared from the south side of the new addition to the Mill Village Cemetery on land given to the town by Mr. and Mrs., Edward Kammerer. The ground is now being smoothed and seeded.

GRANTHAM

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Holden, East Cove, were in New Hartford, Conn., over the weekend to attend a family reunion hosted by their daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nicholson.

SPRINGFIELD

Fay George, daughter of Dennis and Joyce George, Bowman Road, West Springfield, has been accepted at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa., where she plans to major in architecture. Fay is a June graduate of Kearsarge Regional High School, North Sutton.

CHARLESTOWN

Jon R. Lang, a certified public accountant, met with the Charlestown Education Committee Wednesday evening and signed a contract to undertake a study, which will deal with the feasibility of Charlestown’s withdrawal from the Fall Mountain Regional School District. The contract calls for Lang not to exceed the sum of $10,900 for the study and to provide an itemized list of expenses upon completion of the study. Lang’s hourly rate will be $35. He told the group he normally charges $50 an hour.

1965

CLAREMONT

Sophomores named to the high honor roll for the fourth marking period at Stevens High School are Janet Aaron, Pamela Bergeron, Clifford Borofsky, Kenneth Bruno, Frank Casella, Susan Cleary, Stephen Fredrick, Susan Gibson, Karl Gray, Shirley Hackett, Susan Hackett, Sandra Horton, Diane Martineau, Dennis Reed, Susan Skillen, Stephen Stanley, Richard Stone, Roy Stone and Margaret Wilmot. Honor students are Richard Ackerman, Deborah Bessey, Mary Blaine, Elizabeth Blewitt, Ronald Bresell, John Corazza, John DeCook, Peter Dole, Judith Fox, Charles Hirschberg, Sandra Marvin, Patricia Morin, Ronald Revoir, Susan Rosinski, Peter St. Pierre, David Tetreault, Suzanne Thibault and Christina Williams.

Photo Caption—Lou Saucier, left, congratulates Fred Pare on the increase in activity at Saucier Realty, 52 Tremont Square. Saucier stated today that since the employment of Pare, his Realty office has been able to service the listings much more promptly. Real estate sales since Jan. 1st have climbed to $165,000.At present, the office has more than $87,000 in real estate values under contract of sale.

Gardner Goodwin, Administrator of the Claremont General Hospital will be the guest speaker at the Wednesday’s meeting of the Claremont Senior Citizens Club. Goodwin will discuss “Medicare.”

The Aim-Hi Home Demonstration Club held a cookout recently at the home of Mrs. Laura Blais. Sixteen members attended. At a brief meeting, which followed, plans were discussed for the club’s candy booth at the Cornish Fair for 1965. The newly-elected officers of the club are Elaine Norton, president; Cora Crouse, vice president, and Laura Blais, secretary.

Richard P. Hardy, son of Mr. and Mrs. George P. Hardy of 4 Marquis Ave., Claremont, received a Bachelor in Theology degree (Cum Laude) at the fall convocation of the University of Ottawa, Canada. Hardy was a graduate of St. Mary High School and received his Associate of Art degree from St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, Conn., in 1960. This fall, Mr. Hardy will continue his studies at St. Paul’s University of Ottawa in view of obtaining a Licentiate in Sacred Theology.

NEWPORT

The question of how much freedom to allow Newport’s estimated 600 dogs was weighed Tuesday night by Selectmen in a public hearing. Thirty-three people at one time or another attended parts of the hour-long hearing on a new dog control ordinance and an informal show of hands showed support for the ordinance by a 12-9 vote.

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Coggeshall will be weekend visitors at the home of Mrs. Coggeshall’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Conroy and his mother, Mrs. Katharine Coggeshall. Mr. and Mrs. Coggeshall reside in Ithaca, N.Y.

Charles Aiken, assistant department service officer of the American Legion, and Louis Willett, alternate executive committeeman, attended an executive meeting of the American Legion in Laconia over the weekend.

William Hackwell of Houston, Texas, and formerly of Newport, is visiting friends in Newport for the summer.

Stanley Porter is on a week’s vacation from the John R. Kelly Pharmacy.

James Ferriter, a senior at St. Anslem’s College, and Thomas Ferriter, a sophomore at Harvard University are spending the summer month with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Ferriter of Laurel Street. James is employed at Ferriter’s Shoe Store and Thomas is working at the First National Bank.

Mrs. Bryan Fitts is on a week’s vacation from her employment at Howland’s Department Store.

GRANTHAM

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Small and Albert Craig were Saturday night upper guests of Mrs. Grace Springer and Raymond Banyea at the Banyea cottage at Baptist Pond.

LEMPSTER

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth MacIntrye chaperoned the Youth Group on a Sunday trip to the Lost River, the Flume and to Morse Museum in Warren. The group included Laura Jean Pinkney, Ruth Ann Thurber, Ronnie Clark, Dick and Phyllis Clark, Gerry Strout and Susan Towle, and one guest Linda Small.

CHARLESTOWN

T. J. Frizzell is attending the 80th annual convention of Holstein-Friedsian Association of America as an elected delegate representing New Hampshire Registered Holstein breeders, in Seattle, Wash. A record number of 210 delegates from 48 states and Puerto Rico are participating in the business sessions.

SPRINGFIELD

Visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Justin Nichols Sunday were Mrs. Ethel Robinson and John Wheeler, Newport, and Mrs. Percy Belfield, Swarthmore, Pa.

SUNAPEE

Mrs. John Davies, Librarian at Abbott Memorial Library and Mrs. William Plaine, a library trustee, attended an all-day meeting of the New Hampshire Trustees Association at Hampton Boy’s School, New Hampton, Saturday.

1950

CLAREMONT

Eleven new teachers have been hired for Claremont public schools next fall, the school department announced today. They will replace teachers resigned or on leave, and will be used to staff the new Maple Avenue School and the new class for special needs children. They include Stanley Ursprung of New London, Conn.; Miss Virginia Fox of Montpelier, Vt.; Mrs. Eugenie Philbrick of Charlestown; Miss Carrie Huntley of Cleveland, Ohio; Miss Cecelia Gregg of Conway; Miss Dorothy Onron of North Reading, Mass.; Mrs. Vera Bailey of Cornish; Gilbert Rollins of Nashua; Miss Priscilla Holmes of Georges Mills; Miss Esther Dalzell of Walpole and Mitchell Spiros of Lynn, Mass.

Seventh graders named to the honor roll at Stevens Junior High School for the fourth quarter include Anne Belden, Janice Bennett, Barbara Burke, Linda Clark, Paul Gauthier, John Jones, Helen Murphy, Georgia Richmond, Roderick Story, Walter Kowalczyk, Marjorie Chapman, Joyce Robinson, Joyce Penniman, Henry Perras, Barbara Ross, Elizabeth Murray, Otis Lane, Joan Brock, Jess Lambert, Richard Minard, Shirley St. Aubin, Betty Jean Wakeman, Marsha Jacobson and Dorynne Czechowicz.

A total of $6,687 was deposited by Claremont school students in the School Savings program introduced in the schools this year. Henry C. Hawkins Jr., treasurer of Claremont Savings Bank, announced today that 1,491 accounts were opened with the average account totaling $4.49. Mr. Hawkins urged the graduating class to make a disposition of their accounts, either by changing them to regular saving or by withdrawals.

Dr. Deane Hilliard was elected president by the Board of Optometry at its annual meeting at Concord yesterday.

NEWPORT

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stoddard are attending the New Hampshire Banker’s Convention this weekend at Wentworth-by-the-Sea, Portsmouth.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Beagan of Pleasant Street had as their guests for dinner last Friday, Mr. and Mrs. James McCoy and son, Thomas. Mr. Beagan and Mrs. McCoy were overseas together in World War I.

Francis P. Edes of Woodsville was the weekend guest of his parents at their home on North Main Street.

Hugh Yates, new owner of the Newport Steam Laundry, has purchased the home of Mrs. Florence Emerson on Cheney Street.

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Emery and two children of Peacedale, R.I., were recent visitors at the home of Mr. Emery’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Emery of Laurel Street.

Town Manger Robert C. Violette plans to move his family from Franklin into the George Lewis home on Belknap Avenue on June 15.

Edward Alto, Oliver Alto and Alfred Alto of Guild, and Leo Kangas of Newport attended the Red Sox game in Boston Saturday.

Bobby Rollins, U.S. Navy, who is in training at Great Lakes, Ill., is expected home soon. Bobby is the son of Mrs. Minta Shaw of the rewinding department at Dorr Woolen Mill.

Miss Beverly Labier, Pat Lantas, Evangeline and Dolly Gokas, Esther Pillsbury and Yevette Huot spent the weekend at Hampton Beach.

CHARLESTOWN

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Fontaine were in town for a few days and attended the ceremonies in Burlington, Vt., on Saturday, when his nephew, Barry Fontaine, was ordained into the priesthood.

SUNAPEE

Mrs. T.I. Farmer of Newport entertained at luncheon and bridge at the Yverdun Milmore last Thursday afternoon.

Mrs. Esther Wiggins and daughter of Concord were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Cady.

EAST ACWORTH

Mrs. Edith Kemp is in Boston this week attending the National Convention of Women’s Clubs.

Mrs. Mary Lanphere is working in Charlestown for the Rev. Mr. Watson.

 

 

GUILD

Miss Madeline Lamoureux of Hartford, Conn., visited her parents. Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Lamoureux recently.

Pfc. June R. Filiault is stationed at the Francis E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyo.

WEST UNITY

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Keene and three children from Old Orchard Beach, Maine, called on Mrs. Keene’s brother and family, Romeo Lizotte, last Saturday.

GRANTHAM

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Tattrie were with relatives in Gorham, Maine, last week for a short visit.

Allen Walker, Representative, went to Concord Tuesday for the opening of the special session of the General Court.

CROYDON

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Winter o Newport were callers last Friday at the Winter Farm.

1900

CLAREMONT

Immense posters, neatly stenciled on manila paper and tacked to the telegraph poles on Pleasant Street, have for days been advertising the coming attraction of Cushman Bros.’ Great Circus. The event was anticipated with delight by the younger generation of circus goers, and the event itself, last Saturday afternoon, more than fulfilled all expectations.

The afternoon performance was preceded by a street parade in the forenoon, where decorated bicycles, a drum major with a brass drum, and the gaily attired ladies of the troupe held the admiring glances of all dwellers on the route.

The performance at 2 o’clock in Cushman’s barn tested the seating capacity of the place. Thirty-one admissions at one cent each were scored at the box office, although a careful count of noses showed by twenty-five present. The discrepancy between attendance and receipts was not of a disturbing nature, however, and the management proceeded to a successful finish.

Mr. Frank Cushman, representing the management, stated to the Advocate reporter this week that the performance consisted of “everything that anybody could think of under the stars,” and certain that it is that the box receipts testify to the genius and skill with which the mammoth undertaking was put through. The profits will be applied in engaging new attractions and extending the scope of the entertainment.

In its enlarged form there may be another opportunity for Claremont citizens to see and admire. It is understood that all persons, men and women, connected with it at present, are residents here, and chiefly engaged in masquerading as school children. It is only when on the tanbark of the circus ring that they stand forth in their true colors. Claremont maybe sure that a great surprise is in store for its unsuspecting grown-ups.