Farmington Town Players-Mobile Home Sweet Home Promotional Flyer
A promotional flyer for the Farmington Town Players 2016 Production of "Mobile Home Sweet Home." The date of the show was set for June 17th & 18th 2016. The doors of the hall opened at 6:30pm and the show started at 7pm. Tickets were $8. The entertainment that night "Mobile Home Sweet Home" was a comic play.
Size: 7" x 11"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington Town Players
Artwork: Beth Van Gelder
Farmington Town Players
2016
Donated by: Stan Freeda & Kyle Leach
1986 Hay Day Highlight September Puddledock Press
A 1986 Hay Day highlight article from the September Puddledock Press.<br /><br />The article reads:<br /><p><strong><em>BEST HAY DAY EVER</em></strong></p>
<p><em>The fifth annual Hay Day celebration drew a record crowd of four to five thousand. The festivities were plentiful along with the food. Betty Mros announced another record breaker of fifty-five booths and concession stands. Everyone seemed to have an enjoyable day, and I'm sure next year's Hay Day is already highly anticipated. Below are the results:</em></p>
<em><u>Li'l Miss Hay Day</u></em>
<p><em>1st. Theresa Vaillancourt (Old Mother Hubbard)</em><br /><em> 2nd. Diane Cheong (Panda Bear)</em><br /><em> 3rd. Dierdre Howard (Indian 3irl)</em><br /><em><u>Young Huck</u></em></p>
<p><em>1st. Mykle Lepene (Huckleberry Finn)</em></p>
<p><em>2nd. Shaun Vachon (Three Blind Mice)</em></p>
<p><em>3rd. Mark Canney (Alvin chipmunk)</em></p>
<p><em><u>Horseshoes - Men</u></em></p>
<p><em>Winner. Dave James, Rochester</em></p>
<p><em>Runner-up. Herb Cox, Milton</em></p>
<p><em><u>Women</u></em></p>
<p><em>Winner. Nancy Raab, Barrington</em><br /><em> Runner-up. Jennie Ford</em><br /><em><u>Under l6's</u></em></p>
<p><em>Winner. John Thomson</em><br /><em> Runner-up. Shane Tufts</em><br /><em><u>Quiz</u></em></p>
<p><em>$10 Ted Healey</em><br /><em> $5 John Thomson</em><br /><em> $3 Olden Family</em><br /><em><u>Police Raffle</u></em></p>
<p><em>2 cords of wood. Mr. Robert Gray</em><br /><em><u>Puddledock Press Draw</u></em><br /><em> 1st. $56 Seymour Bowden</em></p>
<p><em>2nd. Certificate-Dick Poulin Tod Lemieux</em></p>
<p><em>3rd. Certificate-Pizza Hut Nell Leary</em></p>
<p><em><u>Parks & Rec. Draw</u></em></p>
<p><em>$100. John Oakley</em></p>
<p><em><u>Video & More Certificate</u></em></p>
<p><em>Tara Minichiello, Hampstead</em></p>
<p><em><u>Ernie's Gas Certificate</u></em></p>
<p><em>Patricia Dexter, Middleton</em><br /><br /></p>
<p><em><u>Ugly Person Contest</u></em><br /><em> Wild Bill Vachon</em><br /><em> (wins a dinner for</em><br /><em> two at Cardinal's)</em><br /><em> <u>Long John Silver Agon</u></em><br /><em> Winner. Barry Finn</em><br /><em> Best Dressed. Tim</em><br /><em> Woodward, Kurt Olson.</em><br /><em> Anonymous Lady No. 1,</em><br /><em> Hilton</em><br /><em> <u>Sheaf Toss</u></em><br /><em> Sheaf Chief. Dan</em><br /><em> Conway, 19ft. '♦in.</em><br /><em> <u>Bed Race</u></em><br /><em> 1st. Alton F.D.</em><br /><em> 2nd. Middleton F.D.</em><br /><em> 3rd. Peg's Keg</em><br /><em> <u>Parade</u></em></p>
<p><em>Best Float. Union Tel.</em><br /><em> Special Prize. Davidson</em><br /><em> Rubber "Moonshiners"</em><br /><em> Bicycle Prize. Stacy</em><br /><em> Howard</em><br /><em> <u>Spirit Award</u></em><br /><em> Union Telephone</em><br /><em> <u>Dog Gymkhana</u></em><br /><em> Winner. Tiffany, owned</em><br /><em> by Denise Simard</em><br /><em> Runner-up. Fonzie, owned</em><br /><em> by Angela Ficco</em><br /><em> Dog/Owner Look-a-Like.</em><br /><em> Dan Wall and Thunder</em><br /><em> Ugliest Dog. Whiskers,</em><br /><em> owned by Dean Beland</em><br /><em> Fiercest Dog. Krissy,</em><br /><em> owned by James Spear<br /><br /></em>These photos are stored together. They are from different periods of time. Last pulled together for possible use in August 1986. <br /><br />FHS-Kyle Leach</p>
Puddledock Press
Puddledock Press
1986
Farmington Memorial Day 2018 Observance Program
The Farmington Memorial Day 2018 observance program photocopied or printed on Paper. It details the events and ceremonies to take place, starting at the Pine Grove Cemetery, moving to the South Main Street Bridge, and then ending at the Old Town Hall/Recreation Center. The program includes the names of speakers and singers and activities to take place at each location.
Size: 8.5 x 5.5
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington American Legion
Farmington American Legion
2018
Donated by Stan Freeda & Kyle Leach
Farmington Town Players-A Christmas Spectacular Program
A program for the 2015 Farmington Town Players production of "A Christmas Spectacular." The event multifaceted entertainment combination including "The Living Nativity" and "Roll'in in Dough in Mistletoe,' skits and renditions of holiday classics.. The date of the show was set for December 11th and 12th 2015. The doors opened at 6:30pm and the show started at 7pm. Tickets were $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12.
Size: 8.5 x 5.5
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington Town Players
Artwork by Beth Van Gelder
Farmington Town Players
2015
Donated by Stan Freeda & Kyle Leach
Farmington NH 101st Anniversary Memorial Day Exercise Booklet 1969
Farmington NH 101st Anniversary Memorial Day Exercise Booklet 1969. The booklet is four pages, printed in blue ink on paper.
The front page is simply decorated with a single, five line, angle border, which extends across three quarters of the top and left side of the front page. The border frames an image in the center of the page, The image in the center is a bald eagle, holding an olive branch in its beak, sitting atop a shield with four stars and alternating dark and light stripes and a banner saying "Memorial Day ." Details of the event are at the middle of the page to the bottom of the page topped with a US American Legion emblem.
The details say that the 101st Anniversary Memorial Day exercise was conducted by Clarence L. Perkins, Post No. 60 American Legion, Farmington, NH. They were to begin at "eight o'clock in the forenoon," at Edgerly Park. Officer of the Day was Allan Drew. Parade Marshall was Lawrence Gilbert. It was his 18th year doing so.
It details the activities for Memorial Day on the second and third pages starting with a march at Edgerly Park, then Town Hall, then the Main Street bridge, Veterans Cemetery, the Civil War memorial, then ending at Town Hall., At all places they included prayer, remarks, song, and many a band or musician playing.
The last page is devoted to order of the march and a public invitation to join them in " the proper observance of Memorial Day."
Size: 6.25 W x 9.5" H
Condition. Very good. Booklet was folded and has a crease.
FHS-Kyle Leach
American Legion, Farmington, NH
American Legion, Farmington, NH
1969
Talking About Independence Day Farmington News, Page 2 Friday, July 4th, 1930
A Farmington News article talking about Independence Day. This is Page 2 of the Friday, July 4th, 1930 issue.<br /><br />The piece about independence Day reads: <br /><br /><em>JULY FOURTH</em><br /><br /><em><em> The 'News goes to print this week on the eve of the great American holiday. Independence day. July 4th which occurs on Friday. It will be the 154th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and chat ' the spirit of 76”still sur- vives not merely as a tradition but as one of the greatest American achievements, there is plenty of manifest evidence within our na- tional boundaries and all United States possessions Business will be suspended generally and the Ameri- can colors will predominate. While Farming-ton has contemplated no or dered program for the day'’s cele- bration. there will be nothing- lack- log in the spirit of the occasion From the small child up there will an ardent display of American pride If not with a participation the revelry and the enchantment of adding; to the general racket, there will be an ordered preservation of peace and prosperity that has been in preparation for many weeks. The grooming of residential proper- ty and places of business has been in preparation for midsummer and the 4th of July tor many weeks and the 4th of July for many weeks and the accomplishments are impressed upon any and all observers who cure to survey the general aspect with thoughtful consideration. Wherever a piece,of property of whatever na- ture has .an outstanding prominence there have been no reservations in making it presentable to the gaze with cleanliness and features of beauty more or less abundant. Beautiful gardens, green, well- cropped lawns and fresh paint fore- cast the glamour and redolence of a thrifty and well-ordered community The preservation of the citizenry and the property of such a compos- ite structure is among our first re- gards. Especially at such times as the Fourth of July when-the bars of restraint are let down while a great event of universal moment is being celebrated, there is likely to be. with with no intention at lawlessness, a com- mon relaxation toward destruction On such occasions as the Fourth of July, the real patriot, whether youth or adult, is the individual who regards with scrupulous care the rights of others and joins his fellows in the wildest of celebration without abandon In such a spirit of celebration everybody has the sympathy and encouragement of the community Those who use the crowded highways at this season are especially cautioned to avoid colli- sion and destruction to themselves and others. Herein lies one of the greatest elements of danger and it is sincerely hoped that the "News" will have few, if any, local casualties to report after the holiday has passed. To impress the great element of danger that that is abroad at this time, insurance statistics show that more people buy automobile insurance on or prior to this holiday than at any other holiday season of the year. To show that the apprehension is well founded, the insurance com- panies report that for one day more claims are paid than for any other day In the year except Labor day We certainly urge our citizens to </em></em><em>celebrate the Fourth and to Indulge </em><em>in all the reasonable pastimes, but to </em><em>exercise extreme care In the preser-</em><em>vation of their own safety and the </em><em>safety of others. The handling of </em><em>fireworks and explosives should at </em><em>all times be entrusted to mature </em><em>judgment and we sincerely hope </em><em>that wherever children are allowed </em><em>to handle these instruments it </em><em>will be under the supervision of </em><em>their elders. From Thursday at </em><em>midnight until Friday at midnight </em><em>the town will be under extra, police </em><em>surveillance and all lines of law and </em><em>order- will be drawn tight. Traffic </em><em>rules must be observed and extreme </em><em>precaution be taken against fire. </em><em>With' these suggestions In mind, not </em><em>to spoil or detract from anybody's </em><em>good time, but rather to Insure the </em><em>resumption of our peace, prosperity </em><em>and pursuit of -happiness after the </em><em>"Glorious Fourth'* has passed, the </em><em>"News" extends its best wishes for </em><em>every bounty that the holiday may </em><em>afford.</em>
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<em>FHS-Kyle Leach</em>
Farmington News
Farmington News
1930
Propaganda Flyer 4th July Knights Klan Farmington NH
Propaganda flyer, red ink on bright yellow-orange lightweight paper. <br /><br />6.5" x 12"<br /><br />4th July Knights Klan Farmington NH flyer reads:<br /><br /><p><em>4th of July</em><br /><em>Celebration</em></p>
<p><em>3 Days - 3 Days - 3 Days</em></p>
<p><em>KOME AND KAMP ON THK GROUNDS</em></p>
<p><em>Place, Farmington, N. H.</em><br /><em>Program</em></p>
<p><em>SATURDAY. July 3<sup>rd</sup> Lecture 7:30 P'. M.</em></p>
<p><em>SUNDAY, July 4th Religious Services ALL DAY</em></p>
<p><em>MONDAY,July 5<sup>th</sup> PARADE. Main</em></p>
<p><em>Street Farmington 3P.MLectures After</em></p>
<p><em>Noon and Evening Fireworks 10 P.M.</em></p>
<br /><br /><br />FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
1920's -Possibly the highly publicized 1926 meeting & parade on Main Street.
Varney Carved Nut Baskets
The carved nut baskets are made from acorns, walnuts and chestnuts, carefully carved into tiny baskets. A few have semiprecious stones attached and all are finished with a shiny coat of shellac. They were hand made by Deke Varney. The talent and skill to make each basket is even more incredible when you know that Mr. Varney only had one arm to carve with.
The baskets won two awards at the October 1916 West Milton community fair, a large, local event that pulled participants and the general public from most of the surrounding communities. It was the second West Milton community fair.
The baskets, a photo of Mr. Varney, and both awards in our collection.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Deke Varney
Circa 1916
Research For School Street School Being Added To NH State Register Historic Places
An archive of documents and information related to adding the School Street School to the NH State Register Historic of Places, as researched by the Museum of Farmington History, Farmington Historical Society.
FHS- Kyle Leach
Farmington Historical Society
Museum of Farmington History
Farmington News
2020
1924 Klan Meeting Farmington NH The Boston GlobeBoston, Massachusetts 02 Jun 1924 Mon Page 20
An article covering the 1924 Klan meeting in Farmington NH. This clipping is from The Boston Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, Monday June 2, 1924, page 20.<br /><br />The article reads:<br /><br /><em>10,000 Attend Klan Meeting<br /><br />National officials Speaks<br />in farmington, NH<br /><br />American Flag Floats Over<br />Interested Throng<br /><br />Hundreds of New Members<br />Are "Naturalized"<br /><br />Special Dispatch to the Globe<br /><br />ROCHESTER. N II. June 1 — This<br />morning, at K. K. K. State headquar-<br />tm, in South Main st, there was a<br />large gathering of Maine, New Hamp-<br />shire, Vermont and Massachusetts<br />klansmen, and thia afternoon a big<br />meeting, attended by fully 10,000 per-<br />sons, was held on an unoccupied farm<br />in the town of Farmlngton, about four<br />miles from Rochester. Dozens of klans<br />men did picket duty, and all members<br />present wore klan robes.<br /><br />Outsiders were admitted. If vouched<br />for by klansmen. Rochester police esti-<br />mate that 2S0 automobiles bearing<br />Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, New<br />York and Massachusetts registration<br />plates passed over the roads leading to<br />the meeting place. <br /><br />On the south side of the farm was a<br />platform over which the American flag<br />floated, and for more than two hours<br />three speakers from national headquar-<br />ters, Atlanta spoke on the principles of<br />the order. The throng was silent and<br />gave close attention to the speaker.<br /><br />King Kleagle E.W. Gaynor of Indiana,<br />new leader in this section, presided over<br />the meeting but the names of the<br />speakers from national headquarters<br />were not annouced.<br />Music for the Farmlngton meeting<br />was furnished by Witham Klavern<br />Band of 35 pieces, from Portland.<br /><br />Later in the evening several thousand<br />new members were naturalized at State<br />headquarters here, and a buffet lunch<br />was served. At the edge of the farm<br />where the afternoon meeting was held,<br />the fiery -cross burned, and a blazing<br />electric cross blazed from the roof of<br />headquarters.<br /><br />The entire proceedings of the day<br />were carried out with gravity and per-<br />fect order.</em><br /><br /><br />This is a digital file and does not reside in the physical collection.<br /><br />FHS-Kyle Leach
The Boston Globe Boston, Massachusetts
The Boston Globe Boston, Massachusetts
1924