Concord Monitor from Concord, New Hampshire (2024)

a a a a a a a a THE CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, AND N. PATRIOT. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1950 Groups Are Appointed Riverhill Grange Master Names Members of Committees RIVERHILL. Sept. 2 Special State Deputy Arthur Snow of Amoskeag grange, Manchester, was guest a tRiverbill grange last evening: Worthy Master Harold Dimond named committees for the Agricultural Fair, as follows: General committee, which includes Mrs.

Eleaassistant, O'Reilly; supper, home and community welfare committee, includes- Mrs. Eleanor Colby, Mrs. Helen Murray, Mrs. Carrie Hofland and Mrs. Kathleen Colby and helpers, Mrs.

Yvonne Dimond, Mrs. Doris O'Reilly; ticket sale, Joseph Kennedy, George Reilly, Charles Foote; vegetable exhibit, W. Holland, State Gatekeeper 'Eiwyn Chamberlin, Alfred Cournoyer; fruit, Frederick Eastman, Paul Frost, Scott Holland; canned goods, Mrs. Eleanor Colby, Beverly Dimond, Mrs. Blanche Woodward, Clara Keniston; fancy work, Mrs.

Barbara Tallman; pastry, Mrs. Eleanor LaCoy, Mrs. Ella French, Mrs. Foote; candy, Mrs. Laura Jobin, Miss Ida Murray, Mrs.

Elaine Eastman; flowers; Everett Keniston, Mrs. Ellen Bessette, Noyes French; entertainment, Mrs. Doris Messier, Messier; 'grab bag, Mrs. Elizabeth Cournoyer; auctioneer, Roy French and one more to be elected. Receive Invitations grange received invitations 1 to Tripeak grange, home and community welfare night, Sept.

Bow grange, presiding masters' night, Sept. 12. Notice was given the Pomona meeting with Sutton grange, Sept. 11,. also of the New shire State Grange Farm Products show at Oct.

31, Nov. 1, also of New Hampshire State Grange To Church" day, Sept. :10 at Sunapee Lake. response to a letter from the Contoocook River Improvement sOciety, the home and community welfare committee voted and the grange gave $10 'to the fund for repair of Contoocook river dam. The home 'and community welfare committee also voted a gift of to the Penacook Community Youth Center.

The grange voted, to the New Hampshire Blasting company blast the ledge for their well. Mrs. Carrie: Sturges gave a talk on changes in grange insurance; members voted to retain insurance coverage. The program opened with an harmonica solo by Special Deputy Snow; other items were, vocal duet, Mrs. Annie -Chamberlin and Mrs.

Elizabeth with Mrs. Doris O'Reilly, accompanist; ing, Mrs. Ethel Hanscomb; discussion, required work, "Is farming more profitable. than spec-dalized farming?" Taking part were by quintet, Messrs Chamberlin Messers Dimond, and Chamberlin; French, Kennedy and Roy Colby who is lecturer of. fo fripeak.

grange, with Mrs. Elaine Eastman as accompanist; vocal solo, Mr. Colby; game, judged by -Deputy Snow and Mrs. Lena Foote. Dime march, won Paul Jobin.

Deputy Snow made remarks. RefresHments, all home-cooked, were served from tables set with colorful decorated cloth, in charge of Mr. and Mrs. Noyes French. observe The next the 15th meeting, anniversary Sept.

15, of will this 6, in grange. Next, whist party, Sept. charge. Mr. and Lester Benoit.

Attendance, Amoskeag grange, four; Tripeak, two; Bow, one; Capital, three; Hooksett, two; Riverhill 32; visitors two; total 46. Church Services for Sunday Announced PENACOOK, Sept. 2--Church notices for Sept 3.. The Congregationchurch will reopen after a month's vacation, Dr. A.

Avery Gates, minister, has returned from vacation will preach at the morning service at 10:45 on thee subject, Only the. Sun and Moon, but also the Richard O. Blanchard will be at the organ for the last time, having taken a position as. organist at the Baker Memorial Methodist church in Concord, to enter upon his duties Sept. 10.

'At the Methodist church Rev. Arthur 'Sadofsky will preach at 11 titled: "Co-Laborers With o'clock a Labor Day sermon en: The adult choir will sing, with James L. organist. The choir is requested to meet at 10:45 for rehearsal, At. St.

Mary's Episcopal church at 11 elock service of Holy Communion sermon will be conducted by "Rev. Vincent Fischer of Claremont. Robert Loiselle is organist. Penacook Library Reports Circulation PENACOOK, Sept. 2-An output of 103 books was reported day from Penacook branch of Concord public library, 69 books adult fiction; 23 of adult non fiction: xof juvenile fiction and juvenile.

non fiction. The local Hibrarian, Mis. Hazel Corbett, ed. a new assistant, June Cullen, student at St: John's. High school.

Concord, to replace Robert Pearson who is soon leaving for Keene attend Teachers' the college. Committee to Meet PENACOOK, Sept. 2-A meeting of the Congregational church committee will be held at the parsonage, 10 Water street, Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Penacook Items Anne F. Burbank is vaca tioning at.

York Beach, Me. George. Matot; and. his son Harry Matott are to make their home with the former's daughter, Mrs. Melvin Sanborn has bought a large house.

on Rumford street, Concord. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ketchum are moving today at 49 Merrimack street, in the house with their daughter, 1 Mrs. Donald Roach and family, Their tent in the Frank Rocheleau house Sandets street has taken by Raymon Jesaume Newport Mr.

Jesume is a boss the Harris Emery mill and with move his, family here in about GRIN AND BEAR IT By Lichty no. 4.2 1950-Sen and Times Ca "Maybe you thought it wise to put my wife on a low calorie diet, doc but YOU don't have to live with her Shower Given At Penacook Miss Emma Bullock Entertained in Anticipation Of Marriage PENACOOK, 2-A surprise pre-wedding shower for Miss Emma Bullock of East Concord was given by her sister, Mrs. Robert Ormsbee. at her home, 53 Center street. A unique table decoration was a church in miniature, made William B.

Ormsbee, eLectically lighted and a small bridal couple were arranged as walking to the entrance over a red ruhner. The many. gifts for the bride-to-be were under the arch between the parlors, a and a bride's cake, made by Mrs. William Elliott, made 'a centerpiece for- the refreshment table which was heaped with good things for the lunch. In attendance were; Mrs.

Leonard Bullock, Miss, Nancy Bullock, Mrs. Jene. Trombly, Mrs. Mose Trombly, Mrs. Carl Smith, Mrs.

Jerry Raduazo, Miss Sarah Anderson, Mrs. James Bly, Mrs. Thornton Bly. Mrs. Georgia M.

Stevenson, Mrs. Walter Smith and. Mrs. Rita Tewksbury from East. Concord Mrs.

Arthur Roby, Mrs. Clara Bryant, Miss Eva Trombly, Douglas Woodman, Mrs. Gertrude Trombly, Misses Marie and Barbara Trombly, Mrs. Alfred Casci, Mrs. Bertha Galfetti, Mrs.

William McPherson, Mrs. Newton Smith, Mrs. Glena Brown and Mrs. Arthur Roby, all. from Concord, Mrs.

Lilian Lamson of Portsmouth; and from town, Mrs. John Larlee, Mrs. William B. Ormsbee, Mrs. William Elliott, Miss Lucy Crowther and Mrs.

Edmund Dent. Others sending gifts were: Mrs. Eileen Mrs. Joseph McGuire Mrs. Albert, LaBrie of Concord; Miss Ann Brennan and Mrs.

Harold Anderson of Eas. Concord; and Mrs. Wallace Scales of California, Craig Shibles Has Party On Birthday PENACOOK, Sept. 2-Five year o.d Craig Shibles had his birthday yesterday celebrated by a party which was given for him by mother, Mrs. Kennedy Shibles.

Craig's guests were Tommy. and Russell Dearborn and David Gupille; Craig's older brother, Kennedy who helped with the games; and Richard Gupille, paper boy, who was called in to join them refreshments. Others had been invited but unable to come because of the heavy rain, which also pres vented. the boys from having hot dogs roasted over the outdoor fireplace. They were however toasted indoors and cake, ice cream and candy added to the lunch which wa's served on a "Hop Along.

Cassidy" table cloth with matching napkins. The birthdanimale was decorated with of all kinds in pastel shades. Russell Dearborn won the prize candy kiss hunt; Tommy Dearborn won in pinning the tail on the donkey; and in clothespin game Russell won first prize and David Gupille, second. Legion Post Has A Farewell Party PENACOOK, Sept. 2-Members of 'Penacook post, American Legion, gave a farewell party the post home last evening for two of their number who have been called back into the service.

Robert J. Purdy and Past Commander Albert Lee, both World War II veterans, since members of Marine Reserves, will. leave Sept. 11. Penacook.

Items Conrad Daigneault of Newport, a spinner at the Harris Emery mill, is moving his family this weekend to 70 South Main street, into the Kenneth Hoadley house which he is reported to have purchased. Mrs. Mary Ormsbee, has resumed her work as district nurse after her annual Mrs. Lawrence Young is a at Margaret Pillsbury, unit, Concord hospital. Rev.

and Mrs. John Morrison and three children, Homer, Priscilla and John, made flying visit here this week, coming from Meredith where they visited former parishioners on the way from their present home the Maine coast. They were overnight guests of Mrs. Anna B. Lackie and left for home Thursday, except Homer who went camping with Meredith friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Roach recently, went to: Waterville, to visit her grandmother, Georgenia Rodd at the home of her son Rhopello Hackett. Teachers For Henniker Set Elementary Building Painted, Roof Tarred During Summer HENNIKER, Sept. 2-School will begin next Wednesday.

with the following teachers: Roberts Edwards, headmaster; Miss Charlotte Brown, domestic arts; Nancy Ledoux, French and English; John L. -Sanborn, mathematics; Russell W. Bastin, social studies; Paul LeClair, agriculture and science; grade six, Miss Despa Cucuifiti; Mrs. Gerald Beane, grade. five and principal, Mrs.

J. Albert Norton, grade four; Mrs. Murrice 'Parker, grade three; Mrs. Marjorie Betz, grade two; Mrs. Arthur Hadley, grade one; Kenneth Jewett, music; Mrs.

Joseph Millette, nurse. The elementary building has been painted and the roof tarred. There are new treads on the piazza steps and new basem*nt windows besides a new supply closet in the basem*nt. All the school room floors have been varnished, and the upstairs hall has had necessary work done to make the sixth grade room. At the Cogswell Memorial building, the stages and gym floors were varnished, basem*nt floors painted and the purse's office and office of the, school board and superintendent have been Henniker Items Mr.

and Mrs. Myron Hazen and children are spending days at a cottage at Lake Massasecum. Rev. Vernon French will preach on "Harvest Time in' Herniker" at the Methodist church on Sunday morning. Services will be resumed at the Congregational church on Sunday when Rev.

Robert Lewis will preach on "Quietness." Music will nished by the regular choir. Bear Hill grange will meet Tuesday evening. The required discussion "Is Diversified Farming Profitable Than Specialized will be discussed by Leon O. Cooper, Fred T. Connor, Lester Connor and Kenneth French.

The last open house for the benefit of the Woman's club was held Wednesday at the summer cottage of Mrs. Harry The supervisors of the check list will meet next Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 and on Sept. 11 from 7 to 8 for the purpose of adding names to the checklist for the coming primary. Bristol AMOS G. DICKINSON BRISTOL, Sept, 2-Funeral services for G.

Dickinson, who died suddenly on Tuesday, was sheld on Thursday afternoon in the Wheeler Funeral home with Rev. A. Brownlow Thompson officiating. The bearers were William Marston, Walter Jewell, Van Hill and Burness Sweet. Burial was in the family lot in.

Homeland cemetery. Granville F. Wheeler was in charge of arrange- ments. 'Bristol Items H. Thomas Urie, chairman of the New Hampton and Bristol Powell for Senator committee, has announced that Wesley Powell will be in Bristol Square on Tuesday afternoon, Sept.

5, at 1:30 o'clock, where he will meet the Bristol voters. Rey, William Thistle of Turners Falls, formerly pastor of the Bristol Congregational church, will occupy the pulpit in the Federated church on Sunday morning, Sept. 3, at 10:45 o'clock. Mrs. Frances Jewell has announced the engagement of her daughter, Marjorie Lucille to Donald Royden Stickney, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Ira Stickney of Alexandria. A January wedding is planned The Bristol Rotary club' held its regular meeting 'on Thursday night in the Village Inn. Harold J. Souther was program chairman had as his speaker Edward G.

Biggins, who recently came here from Brooklyn, N. and is now running the Bernier Market, which his father recently purchased. He spoke on Brazil where he spent several years while in the Army Air Forces in World War II. It' was voted to hold Ladies' Night in on Oct. 6, when the Hebron women will.

put on the supper. There were eight visiting Rotarians from New York and Massachusetts. Malcolm from East Orange, N. arrived the forepart of this week to be with his ents, Mr. and Mrs.

Eugene R. grove, for a few days. Mrs. William White, Jr, and daughter. Gwyneth of Cambridge, Mass, are visiting Mr.

and Mrs. William C. White, Sr. Weare WEARE, Sept. 2 Mrs.

Price Freeman and daughter Leslie, are visiting relatives in Dunellen, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Williams have returned their home Dunellen, N.

after a few days' visit with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Chase. Mrs. Harold Flanders has Africian lily, also known as ornitholagum, blooming in her garden.

The plant has broad lily leaves, with blossom stem about five 'feet tall. The blossom is made up of many small white flowers, resembling. paper narcissus, but with black stanens, and is very striking in appearance. It is now blooming for the second year. Church services will be resumed at the North Weare Federated church Sunday, Sept.

3, for the winter. Sunday school will precede the church services; being held at 9:45. Church services will begin at 11 o'- 1 clock. All watches repaired here are tested on the Watch Master It tells us immediately what is wrong when you bring it in. It proves to you that it's right when you take it out! Work finished in 24 hours.

All repairs guaranteed Reasonable prices Crystals fitted while you wait, ROGERS 11 No Main St Tel 4300 HIT 'N' RUN THIS IS THE CARBONATOR AND THAT THEY CALL A GENERATOR Frozen Foods Demonstrated Dunbarton Women Attend Program At Lower Town Hall DUNBARTON, Sept. 2 An instructive demonstration of frozen foods, their preparation and uses, was given on Thursday evening, at the lower town hall by Miss Katherine Williams of Bostop, New England home economist for Interpational Harvester refrigerators and freezers. Various types of wrappings were displayed and used and their particular advantages explained. During. the course of the evening, a lunch which included sandwiches, salad, potato chips, cake, and punch was served from the freezer and refrigerator which were on display to the group in attendance.

Among those 'present were Mrs. Anna Dulude, Mrs. Virginia Colter, Mrs. Agnes Marshall, Mrs. Florence -Jones, Mrs.

Sibyl Adams, Miss Alison Adam, Mary Baker, Mrs. Charlotte Sweeney, Mrs. Sarah Hill, Mrs. Helen Montgomery, Miss Arline Montgomery, Mrs. Florence Boutwell, Mrs.

Evelyn Bunten, Mrs. Virginia Spofford, Mrs. Helen Avery, Raymond Avery, Mrs. Mildred Perkins, Benoit, Mrs. Lois Eva Earle, Tucker, Mrs.

Mrs. Bueth trice Goodhue, Miss Mary O'Clair. Miss Kathe Voorhees, Miss Joyce Dodds, Miss Roberta Sweeney, and Mrs. Joephine Merrill. Dunbarton Items A "plastic" party was held on Wednesday evening at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles E. Earle. Among those attending were Mrs. Catherine Russell, Concord, demonstrator; Mrs.

Barbara Brown, Weare; Mrs. Ruth Young, New Boston; Mrs. Emma Dudley, Mrs. Lillian: Earle, Miss. Anne Earle, Mrs.

Charlotte Sweeney, Mrs. Sarah Hill, Mrs. Barbara Hill, Mrs. Reba Powell, Miss Grace Webster, Mrs. Agnes Marshall and Mrs.

Lois. Earle, the hostess, of Dunbarton. Prizes were received by Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Barbara Hill and Mrs.

Marshall. Refreshments were served by the hostess and social hour concluded the evening. Mr. and Mrs. David Anderson from Pennsylvania called on Mr.

and Mrs. Maynard Hill, recently. Miss Clara Stephenson of Hollis, L. is spending a week at The home of Mr. and Mrs.

Forrest K. Bunten. Mrs Florence Boutwell, Mrs. Mildred Perkins and sons Ronald and Michael were recent visitors Ocean Park and Augusta, Me. Mr.

Mrs. Richard Kulp Highstown, N. were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Colter.

Mr. Mrs. A. Jorgensen and son David of Bradley Beach, recently called on William Caldwell. Mrs.

Reba Walker attended the New Hampshire Roadside ment contest luncheon ats Bear ImproveBrook Reservation recently. Miss Edith Swindlehurst accomMrs. Josephine Merrill Winchendon, Thursday. will be held at the Conusual time. Rev.

Albert Kirkland gregational A tomorrow at will use for his sermon topic Communion The Garden club will meet at home of Mrs. Alice Hadley Tuesday, 12, with Mrs. Beatrice Nutt and Miss Dora Staten as asociate hostesses. Ronald Perkins 1 is enjoying a days at Goose pond in Canaan. Mrs.

Agnes Marshall was a Thursday visitor in Lawrence, Mass. A whist party was held at home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Earle last evening. Contoocook CONTOOCOOK, Sept.

2 Mrs. James C. Williams of Rome, N. is visiting at the home of Mr. and Floyd A.

Gypson. Mr. and Mrs. B. A.

Solari of Brookline, are guests of Miss Laura Sanborn. Your Florist D. McLEOD, Inc. PHONE 152 49 South State Street Columbia Venetian Blinds Dunbar' sDraperyShop 12 School Street Tel. 1299 WASH DAY is EVERY DAY for the ECONOMY LAUNDERETTE Rear 15 Center Street Drive Through the Alley Plenty Parking Space We do your washing while you de your Roll Call Of Church Held Oldest Hopkinton Members Are 99 and 93 Years of Age, HOPKINTON, Sept.

2-On Thursday the annual roll call of the United Parish church was held. The meeting began with a dinnerat 12:30, served by the. women of the parish, Mrs. Ralph Crawford; chairman in The roll call was opened a hymn and prayer. Mrs.

Eunice H. Rice, clerk of the Congregational parish, conducted the -roll call for both parishes. Rev. Alfred Dumm, former minister of parish, presently of North Weare, offered the benediction. About 40 were in attendance to give responses to their names.

The oldest member of the' Congregational en church is Mrs. Melinda J. Crowell who coming 99. Mrs. Etta Chase, who is the oldest member of the Baptist church 93.

Rev. B. Alfred Dumm's 83rd birthday anniversary was announced at the call, Aug: 31. Hopkinton Items On Sunday at the United Parish church the sermon will be "What Do You Think of Christ?" Communion will be, observed. Mr.

and Mrs. Herbert Wiggin recently had a trip to Lancaster, N. where they visited Mrs. A. Mrs.

Wiggin's sister. Mrs. Frank Perkins of Lancaster, N. has returned home after a month's stay with her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Wiggin.

Winning Loudon Report Placed in N. E. LOUDON, Sept. 2-Loudon again has the honor of winning the town report annual contest of the state of New Hampshire. Loudon won among towns from 500 to 1,000.

Be Bethlehem and Hampstead tied for second place. Certificates will be sent to town and each 'of the New Hampshire winners will be submitted in the annual New: England contest. The 1949 town report of Loudon was compiled by the selectmen Benjamin Smith, chairman George W. Waymouth and Nathan Smith: School Changes Made LOUDON, Sept. 2-Local schools will open Wednesday, Sept.

6, and first -grade pupils with the of the Ridge schoo. will attend the first grade room at Haskins store when Mrs. Mildred Lampron will be the teacher. Pupils of the Osborne school larea will the Loudon schools and not Pittsfield as in previous years since the Osborne school was closed. Everett O.

Dow will drive the school bus, and Herman Annis will again take care of the feeder routes. The Pear. school with Mrs. Bertha Mulkhey, teacher, will have Grades 3-6. Mrs.

Alice H. Marston, teacher of the grammar room Village, will have Grades 4-6; Mrs. Eleanor Call of the White school will teach the grade through the sixth; Miss Helen Kenney of the Ridge will teach the first through the sixth and Mrs. Florence Blake of Lochmere will be the new teacher at the Yellow and will have the seventh grades. It is estimated that there will be over 40 pupils attending the Yellow Mrs.

Marjorie Buzzell. will teach second and third grade pupils the Village grammar school. To Study In England LOUDON, Sept. 2-Miss MargarHastings, daughter of Rev. and Mrs.

William W. Hastings Hanco*ck and formerly of Loudon, has been awarded Fulbright grant for study in Eng and during the coming year: Miss Hastings, assistant professor. of history at New Jersey college for women, was a visiting professor at the University of New Hampshire during the recent season. She will go to England September to undertake research Sir Thomas More, English, author and lawyer. ANNOUNCING PIANO LESSONS PRIVATE and CLASS Special, Children' Instruction and for, Beginners Young REGISTRATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED MRS.

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HOPKINTON, N. Tel. Concord 2898-M2 15 YEARS OF FAIR DEALING IN WELL WORK Same Location LACONIA, Sept. 2-The Laconia contest. will end on Labor Day.

Chamber of Commerce courtesy Letters. recommending some particular person for an award, must be postmarked on of before midnight Labor Day. There will be $200 awarded in prizes, to persons who, in the opinion of the comreceived the best recommendations, Al. persons having contact: with the public are eligible, but must have been recommended by someone for a. specific act of courtesy or thoughtfulness.

Laconia Items Mr. Mrs. Carroll Davis of 8 Jefferson street, Lakeport, are the, parents of a daughter born at Laconia hospital early yesterday morning. Mr. and Mrs.

Elwin Sherman have returned to their home on Fair street after stay with friends in Naugatuck, Conn. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murphy of Bel- Laconia mont at Laconia hospital yesterday morning. Mr.

and Mrs. Donald Tabor of 716 Union avenue have purchased the house at 574 Union avenue from Mr. and Mrs. Hatlan McEwen. The annual meeting of the Province Road Community Club will be held at the home of Mrs.

Helen F. Glynes this evening at 8'oclock to elect officers of the ensuing Mrs. Gertrude Smith will year. preside. Mrs.

Lawrence Belair of Lincoln street is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Gadbois of Dyer street. Esther Rebekah lodge, 100F, one of the branches of the local order, which lost its home by fire recently, will resume meeting this evening in the former Wilkinson Funeral home on Beacon street. Dr.

and Mrs. S. J. Abbatiello Perth Amboy, N.J., former residents of this city, are visiting, friends here this week. Sidnay Rosen has returned from a business visit in Boston to his Service Men! KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR HOME TOWN THROUGH THE MONITOR.

Arrangements for mailing may be made by phoning 1750 or calling at the Monitor office. Phone Workers Outing Guests Mrs. Dorothy Ingerson Is Hostess To 14 At Cookout PENACOOK, Sept, 2-Mrs. Dorothy Ingerson, formerly employed in the local office of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company entertained present operators and 'a few formerly employed there, at a cookout recently. In -addition to hot dogs and hamburgers cooked over the outdoor fireplace, salads, relishes and strawberry shortcake made up a.

sumptuous luach. Games of croguet and horseshoes were enjoyed before the repast and afterwards fireside games were played, including a "cookout" scramble. The party numbered 14. Weekend Events At Penacook Listed PENACOOK, Sept. 2 Principal events of the long weekend: Lawn party on grounds of the A- merican Legion post home, Charles street, conducted by Penacook unit, American Legion auxiliary, this afternoon and evening; Monday afternoon and evening; pet show at 2:30 Sunday.

Horseshoe tournament Locke brothers, champions of recent years, vs. American Legion all-stars, picked by elimination. On grounds of American Legion post home, Charles street, Sunday at 1 o'clock. Labor Day Rolfe Park benefit baseball game at 2 o'clock, Sunset League All-Stars vs. Franklin AllStars.

Local team made up of selected players from the four teams in the Sunset League, Lawrence Kenney, manager. Junior Choir Picnic Curtailed by Rain PENACOOK, Sept. 2-Hoping for clearing skies, Rev. and Mrs. C.

ArSadofsky took, the Methodist Junior Choir on a picnic to Webster Lake yesterday forenoon. They arrived at their destination in a downpour, but went swimming and later ate their picnic dinner in a pavilion, walked about. a bit, and, thoroughly drenched, left about 1:30, with spirits undampened. Only five of the choir the trip, others being kept at home, no doubt, by the weather. The party.

included Nancy Meserve, Janet Blackmer, Mary Jane Ross, Sandra Nielson and Stanley Penacook Items William B. Ormsbee, of Beverly, has been an overnight visitor this week of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B.

Ormsbee. Dr. and Mrs. A. Avery Gates returned yesterday from a vacation motor trip to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, visiting relatives for nearly month.

Cards from Mrs. Marjorie Shaw indicate that she has reached South Carolina on her return trip from Florida. Miss Grace W. Allen and May Letteney left this morning for a weekend stay at York Beach, returning Monday afternoon. Pittsfield PITTSFIELD, Sept.

2-Mrs Katherine Frenette announces the engagement of her daughter, Katherine Lee, to George David Rheaume, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Rheaume of Penacook. Miss Frenette was. graduated on June 16 from Pittsfield high school and Mr.

Rheaume was graduated on the same day from St. -John's high school in Concord. Mr. Rheaume is employed by the James Ross association of Concord. A bridal shower was tendered Myrna Hemeon, daughter of Mr.

1 and Mrs. Robert Hemeon, Thursday evening in honor of her approaching marriage this month to Robert Bartlett of Epsom, The shower was held at the home of Mrs. Gilbert S. Paige on Oak street, with Mrs. George Merritz of Concord and Mrs.

Paige as sponsors. There were 37 in attendance. The Sarge box decorated in 'yellow, white, pink and green was overflowing with gifts which was on the dining room table when Miss Hemeon entered the room. With her fiance Miss Hemeon came to the Paige home with the intention of going to a dance with Mr. and Mrs.

Paige. However, she changed her mind. A tray lunch was served during the evening. Dr. and Mrs.

Charles Woodbury of Swampscott, are guests today of Miss. Reva Shontell on South Main street, 1 Radio and Television Service For Prompt, Courteous Service CALL PENACOOK 366 INVESTMENT FRANK BEEDE' COMPANY Boudreau Square Penacook, N. H. LABOR MID -CENTURY Labor Day usually means picnics, enjoyment and a well-earned rest for most people. But we all rec-ognize the more significant meaning.

This year, we pay tribute to American workers whose production power through 50 years has given this nation the highest standard of living in the world. In observance of Labor's special day this bank will not be open for business on Monday, September 4. MERRIMACK COUNTY SAVINGS BANK UNDER THE CLOCK MILK Your best food buy! Men who work hard, need and drink lots of milk for quick nutrition, lots of energy! Men agree--milk hits the I spot as a quick, pick-me-up! Be sure to include milk when preparing hubby's lunch box. CONCORD DAIRY hom*oGENIZED VITAMIN MILK.

Concord Monitor from Concord, New Hampshire (2024)

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Concord: The capital of New Hampshire is also one of the most dangerous cities. It has 16.6 property crimes and 1.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents. Littleton: Despite being a very small town, Littleton has an unusually high level of violent crimes and 16.2 property crimes per 1,000 residents.

How far is Concord NH from the beach? ›

Yes, the driving distance between Concord to Hampton Beach is 53 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Concord to Hampton Beach. Where can I stay near Hampton Beach? There are 180+ hotels available in Hampton Beach.

What is the poverty rate in Concord NH? ›

Median Income

In 2022, the median household income of Concord households was $77,874. Concord households made slightly more than Carroll households ($77,500) and Bridgewater households ($77,500) . However, 6.2% of Concord families live in poverty.

What is a fun fact about Concord New Hampshire? ›

In 1808, Concord was named the official seat of state government, and the State House was completed in 1819; it remains the oldest U.S. state capitol wherein the legislature meets in its original chambers. Concord is entirely within the Merrimack River watershed and the city is centered on the river.

What was the capital of New Hampshire in 1776? ›

Province of New Hampshire
CapitalPortsmouth (de facto 1630-1774; de jure 1679–1775) Exeter (de facto 1774–1776)
Common languagesEnglish (sole language of government) Abenaki Various other indigenous languages
GovernmentLand grant colony (1629-1641) Self-governing colony (1679-1686) (1689-1776)
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Why did settlers choose New Hampshire? ›

The mighty old-growth trees of New Hampshire's forests were prized by the English Crown for their use as ships masts. Many of the first settlers came to New Hampshire, not in search of religious freedom but rather to seek their fortunes through trade with England, primarily in fish, fur, and timber.

What was the first capital of New Hampshire? ›

Portsmouth, city, Rockingham county, southeastern New Hampshire, U.S., across the Piscataqua River from Kittery, Maine, on the Atlantic coast. It is New Hampshire's oldest settlement, second oldest city, first capital, and only seaport. In 1623 a fishing settlement was built at the river's mouth.

Why was Portsmouth New Hampshire founded? ›

Strategically well located to trade with both upstream industries and foreign merchants, the port prospered. Fishing, lumbering, and shipbuilding were the town's major industries. Portsmouth was incorporated in 1653 and named to honor its founder, John Mason, who had been a captain of Portsmouth, England.

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