Buffalo, elk meat donated to Newport needy; Scuba-diving classes start

1976

CLAREMONT

Linda Moore, Sugar River Drive, gave birth to the first baby at Claremont General Hospital on Jan.3. In 1955, Mrs. Moore herself was Claremont General’s first New Year’s baby, born Jan. 8. “No we didn’t plan it that way,” Mrs. Moore chuckled of the coincidental birth of her son, Thomas Winston. We had planned on his being a Christmas baby, Mrs. Moore said this morning. Thomas Moore, the baby’s father, works as a farmer at the Shugah Vale Farm of Sydney and Donald Clarke. The couple has another baby, Michelle Lynn, 18 months old, at home.

By his own admission and with proof in a 20-year old copy of the Claremont Daily Eagle, Carey Lee Rush, pictured, was the New Year’s baby in1955 and not Linda Moore as reported in the Monday edition of the Eagle-Times. Mrs. Moore, the mother of the 1976 New Year’s Baby at Claremont General Hospital was actually the seventh baby born in the city according to records in City Hall. Rush was born to Mr. and Mrs. William J. Rush on Jan. 2,1955 at 4 a.m. “I’ve got other things in life I’m proud of,” Rush said Tuesday, “but the minute I was born I was famous.” He has successfully defended his title.

Claremont area students are going to be “managing” the Arrowhead Skiway from here on in. This weekend it’s Becky Lanzer, a sophomore at Stevens High and Beth Steinfield, a junior Next week it will be two more students who have put in the hours of work it has taken to ready the skiway for the season. Another Stevens High student with daily responsibility at Arrowhead is Arnold “Tink” Cushion, a junior, who heads up the Junior Ski Patrol. “He is my right hand and my left hand,” said Dorothy B. Belski, skiway manager.

Dr. Pauline Spear and other staff reflected 1976’s interest in the bicentennial when each wore Spirit of ’76 jerseys and hand-knitted hats throughout the day. Dr. Spear startled everyone at Claremont General Hospital as she passed through, resplendent in the red, white and blue. Pictured are Claire Babineau, Marian Lambert, Dr. Spear and Doris Bergeron. The hats were knitted by Rita Williams and the jerseys provided by Mrs. Lambert.

For more than two months, the State of New Hampshire has allowed a right turn on a red light, except where the maneuver is prohibited by a sign, the police chiefs of both Claremont and Newport say people apparently don’t know about the change in the law. “I’d say most of the people, a majority, are waiting for the light to change to green before they make their turn,” said Richard K. Kaye, chief of the Claremont Police Department. Chief Norman R. Lacroix of the Newport Police Department agreed.

NEWPORT

Warmer weather and near ideal ice conditions proved to be perfect ingredients for young Newport skaters Wednesday afternoon. The rink, on the Newport Common, is the No. 1 attraction in the Sunshine Town. Pictured are skaters on the ice with the First Baptist Church in the background.

GOSHEN

Lila Cedarstrand, North Charlestown, was introduced as the new District Deputy of Sunapee Mountain Grange, Goshen. After speaking to the members present, she installed Chester Ellison as treasurer and Mrs. Ellison as chaplain. The program, “Land of Plenty,” was the second in a series of forums. Lecturer Betty Lamery introduced the program and Mrs. Howard Lewis, Mrs. Chester Ellison, Mrs. Lucy Newton and Mrs. John Killoran participated in responses.

LEMPSTER

David Raines, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Miller, Goshen, who will represent Sen. Birch Bayh, D-Ind., in a mock primary at the Goshen-Lempster Cooperative School, was surprised with a phone call from the Senator in response to a letter he sent asking information on various campaign issues. According to Elizabeth Loman at the school, Raines spent10-15 minutes on the phone with the Senator and seemed to come away satisfied. Raines and his campaign manager, Walter Ingalls, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Ingalls, Lempster, are among the 12 candidates and their campaign managers who have been working on the mock primary since December.

1961

CLAREMONT

A girl, born at 6:46 a.m. n Jan. 1 at Claremont General Hospital is Claremont’s first baby of 1961. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ames of Rocky Hill, Conn., who lived in Claremont until about two years ago. Mrs. Ames is the former Rachel Pitkin, daughter of Mrs. Lillian Pitkin of Alstead. The new baby has a sister and two brothers.

Scuba diving classes, or as they are more popularly known, skin diving classes, will be conducted this winter at the Claremont Goodwin-Bailey indoor pool under the direction of Wayne LaPorte. Nest Tuesday, assisted by his wife, LaPorte will put on a brief demonstration at the pool. Both Mr. and Mrs. LaPorte have been skin divers for five years and he is a certified instructor.

NEWPORT

Twenty-one high school girls, juniors and seniors, will compete for the honor of reigning as Queen of Newport’s annual winter carnival. It is the largest number ever registered. Seniors who will participate include Dona Andosca, Margaret Beauchaine, Sabra Brooks, Kathy Demeis, Carol Edwards, Roberta Onella, Virginia Patten, Shirley Quimby and Joanne Stoughton. Junior s are Avis Wallace, Molly Scott, Karen Rego, Janice Moye, Donna Hurd, Betty Houle, Mary Hitchcock, Doreen Goyette, Joyce Goodrich, Sally Childs, Sharon Boutwell; and Marie Lavasseur.

Eleven birthdays were celebrated at the meeting of the Golden Age Club held at South Church. Those honored were Mmes. Mary Bragg, Mae Barrett, Kitty Cutting, Ella Dewyea, Lou Hall, Myrtie Lindsay, Margaret Miller, Eva Russell, Helen Searle,

Preston Towne and Florence Sweet.

The Newport Inn Dining Room will be transformed into a glittering winter playground for the Second Annual Snow Ball sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Chairman Mrs. Evan Hill and co-chairman Henry Whittaker announced that only 75 couples will be admitted. A five-piece orchestra led by Dick Boyce will provide music. Decorations are being directed by Mrs. Robert Stanley.

A Newport soldier stationed in Germany is asking for help to care for 30 German orphans. Sgt. Glen Partlow, a nine-year veteran, is with the 30th Infantry unit, which has undertaken the care of the waifs, 21 girls aged 2-16 and nine boys aged 2-6. Sgt. Partlow writes, “these forgotten poor children have been forgotten by everyone. Would you help us to try to make their New Year happier by sending me contributions of outgrown clothing?” Mrs. Partlow is the former Miss Ellen Clement, a graduate of Towle High School.

CHARLESTOWN

Dr. Robert Perry Jr., who has brought the old Lombard House at North Charlestown, and who teaches geography at State College of Education at Worcester, Mass., wrote his M.A. thesis on The Charlestown Old Fort No. 4. His doctoral work was a study of Sullivan County, New Hampshire.

1946

Leading the Claremont New Year’s baby race so far is the daughter of Pfc. And Mrs. Anthony Schettino of 22 Chase St., who was born at Claremont General Hospital at 8 a.m. on Jan.1. Her mother is the former Fannie Marie Riviezzo of Claremont. Private Schettino is a veteran of three years of service in Africa, Sicily, England and France. Attending Mrs. Schettino was Dr. Pauline Spear of the hospital staff.

With horns hooting and tooting and the cup of good will just brimming over, Claremont welcomed in the new Year in the noisiest, wettest, and gayest celebration on record. Thousands thronged local lodge parties, evening dances, midnight shows, and open hose gatherings, defying slushy street and highway conditions to “ring in” the first New Year of peace in four years. Dances were staged at the Roseland Ballroom, Claremont Country Club, Odd Fellows Hall, Elks Home and Legion Memorial Home, while a midnight show was presented at the Latchis Theatre and parties were held at the Post 808 Veteran’s Club and Moose Club.

As the old year 1945 waned Monday night, there were some 40 high school couples enjoying the first annual New Year’s Eve dance for the students in the Town Hall. In addition, there were numerous adult couples, a sprinkling of “stags” and about 12 young servicemen from recent graduating classes. The event was sponsored by the Goodwin Community Center and conducted by the Gamma Chi Chi Sorority. Chuck Bruce’s Blue Serenaders presented a program of dance music.

NEWPORT

Newport’s New Year’s baby was a son born to Mr. and Mrs. James Brady of Pollard’s Mills on Jan. 1 at 9:36 p.m. at Carrie F. Wright Hospital. Mrs. Brady is well known for her activities in sled dog racing. Mr. Brady was recently discharged from the U.S. Army in which he served five years. He is employed at Fairbanks Garage.

More than 200 people saw the New Year in at the Newport Veterans Home on Cheney Street. Host of the evening was Arthur O. Bergeron, chairman of the House Committee, which included Harold Smith, Lawrence Couitt, Norman Trudeau, Ralph Sartwell, John Patten, Adam Smith, Edward Lavigne, John Sears and Oliver Gladeau.

Billy B. Van, mayor of Newport, New England’s Ambassador of Good Will, has related in a press interview the events which led to his rise to a lofty spot as a figure in the Biographical Encyclopedia of the World. Mr. Van, born in Pottstown, Pa., resided for a few years in Georges Mills, and later purchased the property in Newport where he constructed the buildings which housed the Pine Tree Products Company. When nine years of age, Billy Van became a theatrical personality, and in later years met his wife on the stage during the successful run of the “Rainbow Girl.” He starred in “Sunny Days” with Jeanette MacDonald. He retired from the stage in 1931 and is best known today as a messenger of good will, having achieved that distinction with the Wrigley chewing gum program, “Spreading New England Fame.” Van has been named in “Who’s Who in America” for years, and is now honored with a place in the Biographical Encyclopedia. Said Van, “of course, I am proud of the honor…everybody wants to know about Newport, New Hampshire, the Sunshine Town, and how it got that title. I tell them that this is the only town in the whole country where the sun shines on both sides of the street at the same time, and if you don’t believe it, ask the man who has been her mayor for the past 14 years.”

GOSHEN

New Year’s Eve was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Trudeau Jr. of Goshen with a small party of friends. Dancing was enjoyed and refreshments were served. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Gladue, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Trudeau, Mr. and Mrs. John Patten,. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Couitt, Miss Lorraine Trudeau, M

CHARLESTOWN

Mrs. Udell S. White of Charlestown was admitted in the New Hampshire bar, being sworn in by the court clerk George G. Shovan at the state Supreme Court in Concord when it opened its 1946 session. Mrs. White ids a member of the Massachusetts bar.

NORTH NEWPORT

Miss Carole Scribner gave a New Year’s party to the following guests: Albert Brooks, Miss Frances Worden, Arthur Smith, Miss Betty Brooks, Eugene Willey, Miss Barbara Davis and Ronald Patten with dancing until Little New Year arrived, then refreshments were served.

1931

CLAREMONT

There were two New Year’s Day births in Claremont. First reports gave the traditional place of honor to Marion Ruth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Phillips of 22 Forest St., whose birth was reported at the Claremont General Hospital at 2 a.m. on the morning of New Year’s Day. Later news indicated, however, that little Miss Phillips had been ousted from first place by young Maser Angelo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carmine Marro of 234 North St., who arrived at the Marro home shortly before 2 a.m.

First National Stores advertisement: Coffee week, prices go down to rock bottom 21 to 29 cents per pound. Campbell’s soup, 6 cans for 55 cents. Palmolive soap, 4 bars for 25 cents. Chesterfield Cigarettes, 2 packages for 25 cents. Fleischmann’s Yeast, 3 cents per cake. Listen to Miss Alice Bradley’s famous Miss Farmers Cooking School over station WNAC from 9-9:15 a.m. twice a week sponsored by First National Stores.

The 15th annual business meeting of the Claremont Rifle and Sportsmen’s Club was held Saturday evening in St. Jean’s Hall. A steamed clam supper provided by the entertainment committee and served under the expert supervision of Ray Franklin, added materially to the enjoyment of those present. The following officers were re-elected: Bert L. Stebbins, president; Ray E. Franklin,. vice president; H. Louis Tardiff, secretary; Leslie A. Currier, treasurer and George D. Goodhue, executive officer.

NEWPORT

Elmer C. Dodge, as Overseer of the Poor for the Town of Newport, wishes to state his appreciation to Mr. Austin Corbin of New York City and this town for the generous donation of the meat from one buffalo, two deer and two elk, amounting to nearly a ton, for the use of needy persons in Newport. Mr. Dodge will see that the supply will go to the families who need it most.

The Newport Lions Club was instrumental in establishing a community wood pile in Newport for the benefit of the unemployed. Mr. Billy B. Van, a member of the Lions gave a section of his land on Elm Street where the wood pile will be located. Charles I. Anderson generously donated 150 cords of wood and the Town of Newport has loaned the use of its trucks for hauling the wood to the pile and also for distributing it to the homes of the needy. The wood may be secured free of charge by any deserving family in Newport under the direction of the Community Welfare Association or the Overseer of the Poor.

A ladies’ wrist watch smaller than an ordinary 10-cent piece is now on display at M.J. Downing’s Jewelry Store. Local watch experts consider it one of the marvels of present day watch construction. It is valued by Mr. Downing at $1,000. Because of its smallness it was impossible to incorporate a regular winding mechanism such as is found in watches of ordinary size. To wind this watch it is necessary to rotate the back of the case to and fro. When fully wound, the movement will run 24 hours.

Bert Norman, formerly of Billy’s Diner, opened a new lunchroom on Central Street and on opening day served a large number of patronage. The restaurant is attractively decorated and is known as Bert’s Lunch.

UNITY

Real butter will probably oust oleo substitutes from the tables at the Sullivan County Farm. County Commissioners in Newport were urged to make the change in letters sent by the Granite State Dairymen’s Association, the New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation, and the State Grange. The action followed a recent ban by Governor Winant against the substitutes in state institutions in an effort to assist the dairy interests of the state.