Community Mourns as Franks Chesley Body Found
Waterbury reports the death of 21 year old Frank Chesley whose body was found after fears of drowning. Chesley, son of Mr and Mrs William Chesley of Pawtucket R I, studied at Brown University and hoped to become a geology professor. He and Alton Thoren disappeared during a May 29 canoe trip on Narragansett Bay. their canoe and life preservers were later recovered. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday at the Congregational church. Mr Chesley’s remains to arrive from Vermont. The obituary notes a large local turnout and mentions families and friends traveling to pay respects. The town plans a church service and burial in the village cemetery alongside relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chesley
Studs
William Chesley
Pawtucket
R. J
Amt
Cassiuy Chesley
SoupheaUans
Brown University
Brown's
Young Chesley
Alton S. Thoren
Tantacker
Narragansett Tay
Frank
Leen
William
Charles
Frank K. Graves
Apponany
Mire
Iam Ward
Monson
Mase
Mee
C.K. Wyman
Moretown
B.S. Aul
CW. Ward
de. E. A. Stanley
BE. Wallace
D.C
H.C
Vermont Guernney Brevders’ Association
Lel Farm
Mark H. Moody
Thompson Farm
Rongevelt National Highway
Nour
Ings
McDowell
Dairy Division of Agriculiture
Washington, C
W. H Chalmers
American Finernsey
Peter
Thomas Brailler
Extension Service
Burlington
H. T. Brooks
New England Homestead
Ad. DeFosaet
Federal State Agricultural Department
Center Grange
Roblins
Stowe
Bilis
Morrisville
Nellie Morse
Center
Mertoinden
Duxbury
Wy Lawrence
WE Straw
Duxbury Grange
Roy W. Demeritt
Merverlen
Andrew Brown
Montpelier
Niagara Falls
Pemerttt
Jhasnnrath
Niagara
M. K. Daets
Aron
Mon Jellon Seminary
Res
Miller
Sin Village
Des Wire
Henry Irish
Winifred
Fragmentary Daily Snippets Stir Quiet War Daydreams
A garbled page fragment blends personal reflections with social scenes. The text mentions World War II era elements, a christmastime gift, a gas air danger hint, a car ride last summer, a seaside observation, a movie theater moment, and a social gathering titled a Four Marchers reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christimas
Ererty
Peter
Sin
Mancer
Bethel Graduation Honors Class of 12 In Evening Exercises
Bethel held graduation for 17 members of the class of 12 Friday night with music by Mrs Donald Amos and Annie Moreland. The senior class and chorus sang, accompanied by a large display of stage decorations, as essays by A Keleher and Miss Parsons drew praise from about 400 attendees. Military honors accompanied the body of Sgt Charles M Heck with the 17th Pioneer infantry, transported from Antwerp to Hoboken for burial with a large flag draped casket and interment at Fairy beside his mother.
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Donald
Amos
Annie Moreland
Kipling
DeKoven
Adeline Newman
Gladys Hansan
Keleher
Miss Parsons
T. Batchelder
Bethel
Anna FE
Fourth Dimension
Harold B. King
Rowland Robin Ninntory
Gladys Haxsam
Alice C. Bundy
John J. Wilson
Ehoiatian
Church Street
Signal Corps
Highland Park
Daniel Stoddard
Charles M. Heck J
17Th Pioneer Infantry
Krest
Leviathan
Ernest Delise
Medical Department
US. A
France
Sevigny
Antwerp
Hoboken
N. 1
Fairy
Noble-eckwith
American Legion
Rivers
Randolph
Death of Mrs B F Abbott at West Topsham
Mrs B F Abbott of West Topsham died after long illness Sunday evening June 1 at 0 40. She was the youngest of eight Sylvester siblings from Malone New York and married Mr Abbott April 2 1864 in Vermont. Survived by four daughters Margaret Smith Josie Waldo Even Clapp and Sadie Flynn. Funeral from the home Tuesday at 10 a m.
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B. FF. Abbott
Abbott
Richard
Harriet
Hoyt) Sylvester
Malone
New Hampshire
Vermont
Mr. Abbott
Margaret
Cordon Smith
Graniteville
Josie
Mire Waldo
Even
Walter Clapp
Branford, Conn
Sadie
Mes
Lawrence Flynn
Westam
Stowe High School Banquet and Picnic News
Stowe High School held an alumni banquet at Green Mountain followed by a Friday picnic at The Serges attended by 28 including 12 from the elite. Officers elected: President M. Cornell Riley, Vice President Miss Catherine Smalley, Secretary Treasurer Mildred Smith. Speakers included Bernice Langie and John Boardwan as well as H K Lawrence Bigelow. Out‑of‑town guests and local graduates were noted along with sports and community events and ongoing school activities in Stowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Cornell
Riley
Catherine Smalley
Mire Mildred Smith
Clyde Nelson
Amber Smith
Maeutehin
Healey J. Bashave
J. Bashaw
Bernice Langie
John Boardwan
Lawrence Bigelow
Dnt
Stowe High
Randolph area social notes and remembrances mix
A batch of local remembrance and visit notes from Randolph and surrounding towns highlights families visiting relatives in Burlington Hanover and Holyoke. Mentions include Mrs Alma Kendall and Mrs Judd, the Moore family in Lebanon and White River Junction, and a benefit at Barrett Memorial Hall with Steele's orchestra. Pledges of best wishes go to Mr and Mrs Pans.
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Georgian Hawes
Jesse C) Smith
Itehburg
Mass
Smith
Wright
New York City
Alma Kendall
Summit
N. AL
Mes
Judd
Brown
George Dow
Claremont
Nth
Aubrey Kendall
Gile
Hanover Hospital
Gi. M. Moore
Lebanon
White River Junction
R. B. Prescott
Burlington
William S. Townshend
Boston
Dr. Cobb
Lena Cravy
Holyoke
Winifred Lewis
Robert
Randolph Sanatorium
Barrett
Hinorlal
Wendal
Mrohod Mie
Preston
Minneapolis
Steele
Suicide attempt and local baseball game in White River Junction
Walter Fury of Dewey's Mille attempted suicide Friday, winding a wet towel around his neck, then pulling it tight. Neighbors and police responded, Fury was taken to the White River Junction jail. The second Sunday baseball game at Knights of Columbus park featured Knights of Columbus versus Lebanon. Lebanon won 14 innings by a score of four. Community events include Twin State baseball league meetings in Newport to start season June 26, parades, high school graduation at White River Junction grammar school, and Memorial services for Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen in town.
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Walter Fury
Dewey's
Mille
White River
Fury
Tim
Jim
Knights of Columbus
South Main Street
White River Junction
Lebanon
Teman
Enthusiasmn
Directure
Twin State Baseball League
Newport
N. M
Fivo
Windsor
Teagues
Claremont
N. H
Knights of Birmingham
Stepa
Woodstock
Springfield
Rome
Leelee
Adi Junction
Randolph Sanator
White River Junction Grammar School
Mortfort High School
O'Clork
Mike Reagan
Tis
Alfred BE. Watson
Alfred Muggee
Mro
Docu A. Pingree
Harry Aymenda
No. Whitehill
Hartrord
Moore
Tadlow Wan
C.J. Koaeh Wre
Westminster
Anwrion
Knighte of
Pythias
Knights of Pythian
Universalist
Elmreh
Parente
Quecec
Thetford Academy Trustees Elect Officers at Meeting
Rev William Slade was chosen president and H Sargent secretary at the Thetford Academy trustees meeting held at La Tho m Memorial library. Thomas D Worthen B C Bond and F E H Sargent named executives. Supt M H Willis and John Dudde elected to town school board.
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Slade
Atlanta
Anna
Jessor Farnsworth
Thetford Academy
Lathom
William Slade
H. Sargent
Thomas W. D. Worthen
B.C. Bond
FE. H. Sargent
Mother’s Letter Promotes Father John’s Medicine
A reader proclaims weight loss and health after using Father John’s Medicine for years. The ad touts the medicine as a safe alcohol-free family remedy built on word of mouth, offering interested readers name and address on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John's Medicine
Town board advances improvements after March meeting
Aene C. C. Cook led a town board session where finances were reviewed and plans outlined for repairs and improvements. Upgrades to the water system were discussed as a public business effort, with notices about the upcoming mare event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aene
C. C. Cook
Tinge and Rogers announce St Johnsbury wedding plans
June 10 announcement lists Doris Cartes marrying Fred A Rogers Jr of St Johnsbury. They will reside at 18 Summer Street after July 1. Related notes mention Trwin Cox at Montpelier commencement and Hastings of Corinth. sister Mrs W We Mote referenced.
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Waterbury
Lee & Clara B. Shortt
Marshfield, Vt
Bethel High School
West Topsham
B. F. Abbott
Bijou
Pearl St
Everywoman
Tex
Marines Ie
Eveninen
Wennestay
Jane
Joseph Conrad
Victory
Gmeshine
Lindwich
Snutetay
Jere
Bert Lytell
Jimmy Valentine
Bert Cortell
Predey
William Russell
Leterter
Francelia Billington
Alice Boozan
Dorothy Barrows
Dallas van Dusen
Hazel Gibbs
Lalu Holsington
Hyde Park
Hasel Gibbs
Dorothy Burrows
Mayo
Maytun
Mina Jessie Southard
Schehool
Fairfax
Angua L. Gale
F. L. McCarthy
Frank Curtis
P West Hill
Hettis
A. Wy Colina
Ruth Collins
Harry K Pike
Johnson High School
Alberta Tinkham
Mildred Smith
Henry T) McMahon
Minn
McMahon
L. McMahon
C. E. Luce
P. J. Sweeney
Mira
Lawe
Satur
Lis
Minnenette
Aucon
Mexweeney
Messrs
Tormer
Hetehebek
W. Parkinl
Hierry Rules
Fanny Aen Hospital
McMichon
Huw
Morgan Hayes Walker
Juleson High School
Nobel
Archie Pisher
Wiley
ZC Sleeper
Strafford
Mite Sanborn
Chichen and
de. Cobb
Randolph Fer
Mother Gray
Walter Farr
Thetford
Father John
Beeey
Oxfords
Hurley
Packard
Tilden
Tilden Shoe Coo
Aldrich Building
Barre, Vt
Goodrich Motors CO
N. E
Commonwealth Ave
Brookline
Available Truck Co
Chicago, IL
Pride of
Bijou Theatre
Violet Heming
Theodore Roberts
Wanda Hawley
Paige & Campbell
Dhone
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