Change and memory in a small town newspaper family
In a reflective narrative, the aging Mary Purse confronts changing times and lost friends as her son Tom defies her dream of him becoming a minister to pursue a career as a prominent newspaperman. The piece traces decades of residents, careers, and personal sacrifices within the Purse household and office.
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Yesteryear
Sam Hod
Tuck Purse
Ind
Cobb Hill
Herb Trumann
Herbert Trumann
Mibb Henderson
Herbert
Mary
Mary the Gil
Daddy Joe
Dack
Heaven
Mary Purse
Mitch
Sam
Jack
Old Morrow
Boston
Joe Fodder
Thomas Joshua
Tom Purse
Putnam Square
Paris
Tom
Anal Institution
University of Vermont
Burlington
Middlebury
Tam
Tommy
Mather
Ali
Jack Purse
Dad
Springfield
New York
Rory
Thomas Joshua Purse
The
Old Chronicle
Playgrounds Called Essential For Normal Child Growth
A fragmented plea notes that children need play for healthy development and warns that denial leads to social and emotional decline. It cites a New York Telegram editorial saying a proper playground at home or community setting is a worthwhile investment for a child’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Telegram
Local Happenings And Visitors In St Johnsbury
In St Johnsbury many residents are hosting or visiting relatives from nearby towns and states. Families such as Sevigny, Folsom, and Moore return from Bridgeport New York and overseas service while veterans and students resume routines. A College club met on Highland Avenue with current events and piano solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sevigny
Bridgeport
Burlington
Whitey
Williams
Sarailine
Davilly
Newbury
Jean Smith
Hinds Wick
Trina King
Passumpsiey
Winn Harvey
Wort Bairnt
Marlon Fisher
Mors
Kichep
Lymonville
Mixa Maytha
Highland Avenue
Arthur F. Stone
Miss Hilton
Academy
Colonial Theatre
Grace Unity Club
Les Stiles
H. Ds Ull
A. McNeil
Middleburghe
Abbie M. McNeil
Henry G. Bly
Huta M. Newell
Hanover
N. H
George H. Bradford
Sherbrooke
Mix
John Folsom
Wast Concord
Ross Folsom
New York
102Nd
England
Natalie Lincoln
William Johnston
Roaring River
van Sehaick
Peter Kyne
Far West
New England
Florence Olmstead
Patricia Brent
J. F. Davis
Almanzor
Zona Gale
Julve Wilbur Worthen
Cherry Street
Anne Peck
France
Morvis Moriarty
Peck Co
Emma Locke
Waltham
Mass
F. F. Benjamin
D. C. Baileyleo
Boston
L. H. Gordon
Lyndonville
R. E. Johnson
Lyndon
Lillian Cheney
West Burke
Nellie McCondach
Geo. Lowrey’s
Charles Severance
J. Deen
Feed Sayers
Miss Pearl
Lunenburg
Bennett
East’ St. Tehnsbury
James Morris
F. W. Woodworth
Brightlock Hospital
Etta Short
Monroe
St. Johnsbury Hospital
Thomas McCondach
Lyn- Honville
C. Ll Fart
Alfred Boucher
George Bilodeau
Lancaster
Thomas Frank Courtney
Camp Devens
Grant Brown
Malcolm McLeod
Edward A. Cramton
University of Vermont
A. Cramton
Frank Morrison
Yen
W. H. Morrison
Merritt Awakini
Chie Harter
al Wining
Manitobs
Irilay
Everine
H. Everett
Wenkward
N. Hy
Nitscounix
Mra
Arthur M
Lang
Mes
Herbert Daniels
Mr. Howard
Newport News
Vai
Lin Tl
Dover H
Sonar Guard
Fort Constitution
N. HS
Co. D. Matineers
Wmelon
Edward Young
W. H. Young
Toul
Richard Laddix
Duetmouth College
John Robinson
Dartmouth Institute Nology
Shirley Goss
Poseham Iit
Clifton Santen
Agnes Streeter
Brook Streets
Charles Goodall
South Ryegate
F. M. McGinnin
White River
Jethan Ween
By H. Plumley
Barnet
George Desrochest
Passumpsic
Etts M. Newell
Robert Mackinnon
Luke Tousant
Joseph Fournier
Moroneey
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Main Street
St. Johnsbury
John Todd
St. Aloysius
Henry Buwion
Paved Beck
Sherbrook
Phurgilyy
P. EB. Hale
Walden
TS Toy Rowell
Newpark
M.D. Bowker
Lunentpunys
Marthall Stoeker
Danville
John Rehingon
Wits
Red Valley
Newport
Reinald Werrenrath
Reinald Wivvenath
Vaneous
Proiy Bosta Iy
Andyeieier
Tne
Witreestier
Cma
Manin Festicval
Moe Werrennitiiis
New York Oyatavin Society
Milwaukee
Mr Werrennaths
Bingham’s
Werrenrath
Mel Medea
Aoa
Prince Albert
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
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