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
1925 Raliroad Abandonment Plan Protested Special Town Meeting Called Farmington News, Page2, 1925-10-23
An October 23, 1925 Farmington News, page 2 article talking about the Boston & Maine railroad abandonment plan for the Farmington, NH rails and stop. This plan was heatedly discussed and protested and a special town meeting called to deal with the issue.
This is a digital file and does not reside in the physical collection.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
1925
1929 Old Town Hall Building Dedication Sepia Photograph
A 1929 sepia photograph of the Old Town Hall Building dedication day. The building was built on the site of the destroyed Farmington Opera House. The view is of the front and both sides of the building facing the Old Town Hall. The two story building, with an internal mezzanine or balcony is brick with white wooden trim. It has many double high windows on the front and both sides. The facade is done in Greek Revival style with a four column, double story portico with a small, angled roof. A set of double doors greet anyone ascending the three steps. Each front double door has a half semi-circle window above it. Mature trees are seen lining Main Street and surrounding buildings can be seen in the background. At least three vehicles can be seen in the photo on the street to the right of the building. A very large crowd of townsfolk are assembled in front of the building extending well into Main Street.
Condition: Fair. The photo has two edge tears; one in the lower right and one on the right half way up the photo. A corner is missing and small piece is missing from the border on the left. There are several stains. There is also some kind of paper adhered to the back of the photo, sporadically, probably from being adhered and then torn from a page.
Size: 6.5" x 8.25"
FHS-Kyle Leach
1929
1940s Farmington Country Club Ad
1940s advertisement from the Farmington Country Club.
This is a digital file and is not in the physical museum collection.
RKL-FHS
Farmington Country Club
1940
Provided by Richard S Marsh 2017
1965 Black & White Fire Dept Retirement Photograph
A black & white photograph of the retirement of 1st Engineer and Fire Chief Marshall Gibbs Sr, taken on April 4th 1965. The photo includes four men standing behind a table with a Farmington Fire Department protective helmet atop it . On the back the men are listed from left to right as Precinct Engineer Carl Worster, Precinct Engineer (Red) Melvin Eaton, 1st Engineer and Fire Chief Marshall Gibbs Sr, and the new Fire Chief Robert Ricker.
Size: 8"x10"
Condition: Excellent
FHS-Kyle Leach
Earl H Blake Union Leader District Manager 5 Spring Street Farmington
April 4 1965
Donated by Marshall Gibbs Jr
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
2017 Farmington Town Players Nostalgia Cafe USO Revue Show Flyer
A promotion flyer made to market, the local fundraiser, the Nostalgia Cafe USO Revue Show. The event was a dinner and entertainment combination and was a collaboration between the Farmington Town Players, the Farmington Woman's Club and the Farmington Community Band. The date of the dinner and show was set for May 6th 2017. The doors opened at 6pm and the show started at 7pm. Tickets were $25. The entertainment included music, planned song and dance skits, and some comic relief interjected throughout the evening.
Size: 8.5" x 11"
Multiple copies are in the collection.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington Town Players
Artwork: Beth Van Gelder
Farmington Town Players
2017
Donated by: Stan Freeda & Kyle Leach
Assorted Beulah Thayer 100th Birthday Celebration Photo Mementos
A selection of Beulah Thayer 100th birthday celebration photos, mementos, and cards. Some of the items are store bought, which means mass produced. Many are also hand made. Each one has personal sentiments and often a signature from townspeople, friends, and family members who wished to offer congratulations, thoughts, memories, and to extend community support from becoming a centenarian. The child cards often include art and talk about themselves, or their aspirations. A few are hand written or typed letters. One item, from he White House, includes well wishes from President and First Lady Obama.
The interiors of the items can only be viewed by appointment and will not be published online because of the handwriting samples and signatures.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
May 2012
Black & White Kathryn Furbush Kindergarden Class 1960-1961
A black & white photograph of the Kindergarten Class of Saint Peter's School. The school year covered was the 1960-1961. This school year was the class of Kathryn Furbush, who is in the photo along with the rest of her kindergarten class. Also seen in the photo are decorations, flowers, a Catholic priest, and Catholic nun.
Size: 8" x 10"
Condition: Very Good. Some small tears of the photo at the very edges close to the corners. one fold scar upper left corner of photo.
FHS- Kyle Leach
June 4, 1961
The Kathryn Furbush Collection
Farmington High School Class Of 1919 Graduation Program
A 1919 Farmington Class Graduation Program with a ticket/invitation for a ball at the Farmington Opera House, as well as, calling cards collected from many classmates. The program is ink printed on heavy pressed paper. The binding for the program is a yellow cord tassel. The program contains the event list for the day, class roll, class officers, and other general class information. The calling cards are standard for the period, ink on heavy paper and the ticket/invitation is the same, with an admittance line filled in, written in pencil, as " Mr & Mrs. Lester Darning."
Program size: 4"x5", Ticket: 2.5"x 3.25", Calling card sizes: 2"x3" & 1.25"x 3"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington High School
Farmington High School
1919
Donated by Ms. Nancy Merrill, Alton Bay, NH
Delivered by Dottie Bean