Article about Florence Chamberlin plus images of some of her dolls
Titled: "Old Time character dolls capture hearts" article describe the doll-making business and collection of Florence Chamberlin, also mentioned are Mabel Weber (Florence's mother) at her home on Buffington Hill Road. In addition, Debbie Turnquist has provided color photos of some of her collection including Pinnochio, Little Red Riding Hood, and Humpty Dumpty. Also shown are two faces of a four-faced baby doll.
Articles about 1977 arrest of Winter Bergeron for growing marijuana
1977 articles about the arrest of Winter Bergeron for growing marijuana
Gazette article about appointment of Janet Dimock to Gazette staff
Newspaper articles about trash compactor
Six newspaper articles about the creation of new trash disposal site and compactor behind the town garage, October 1977. Describe costs and installation process. Some photographs. Names mentioned include: William Wilson, Howard Mollison, Henry Dasatti, Franklyn Hitchock, Sharon Mallory, Walter Fritz, Cullen S. Packard, John E. Reagan, Julia Sharron, James Pease, John Ryder, Bert Nugent, William Markham, Esther Sena, Jeffrey Mason
Materials related to migrants working Albert Farms
Ten plus articles about local efforts to address conditions for migrants at the Albert Farm. (1) "Migrant Labor Committee Schedules Public Meeting" Mentioned are: Mildred Chick, Representative Edward McColgan, Bernard E. (Ben) Albert, John Dern (crew leader), Howard Joslyn, (2) 3-page typed fact sheet prepared by town residents outlining poor conditions and problems faced by the migrant workers for presentation at the meeting, signed by Mildred Chick (the hearing was 2/13/69) (3) one article (1965) 9/16/1968, one about a worker having pneumonia; (4) several about a fire that destroying housing at the migrant camp (1968) the later one about a fire at the migrant camp, mentioned is Mrs. Albert (Pat) Nugent, Rev. Jerome H. Wood and his wife, C. Kenneth Osgood. Includes photo of Willie Lee Brown, son of one of the workers at the fire site. A second article about the fire shows John Dern . A third describes temporary housing (5) article about lifting of restraining order on the camp
various newspapers and the Worthington Historical Society
Articles about break-in at Radiker Road property
Description of robbery at the property of Edweard Black on Radiker Road. Mentioned are Neil C. Kristensen, Jr. Kevin C. Grady, Grant Knapp
Protest of Catholic Service at Town Hall
Report of objection on legal grounds to religious services being held at Town Hall written by Lois Ashe Brown.
Sketch of family of Frank and Alberta Shea for the Worthington 250th
Mentioned ar Frank Shea, Alberta Shea (d. 2012), Peggy Shea (d. 1984), Michael Shea, Patti Shea (husband Paul ?) Joe Shea, Frank Shea Jr., Cathy Shea (Mrs. Frank), Jim Shea, Jill Shea (Mrs. Jim)
Sketch about Hilltop Restaurant and Bar for 250th celebration
Mentioned re the Sipos family, Robert Schrade, Rolande Schrade, Robelyn Schrade, David James, Randolph Schrade, Rorianne Schrade, Rolisa Schrade. Rondalee Schrade (Sevenars Concerts), Lynelle James, Christopher James.
Sketch about Frankie's Place for Worthington 250th celebration plus article about the fire that destroyed it
Mentioned are Franklin Brook, Sharon Parish
Worthington Historical Society, Hampshire Gazette
scan of 8-1/2" x 11" page and of a newspaper article
Article about mother-daughter basketball competition
Mother-daughter competition involving the oldest girls at the Conwell Elementary School and their mothers. Daughters (l-r): first row, Carol Hathaway, Roberta Rackham, Brenda Donovan, Priscilla Beebe; second row, Betty Brook, Mary Pease, Norma Osgood, Judy Margaret and Ann Ride. Mothers (l-r): first row, Barbara Dunlevy, Liz Brooks, Grace Hathaway, Jane Hallowell; back row, Edith Hathaway, Dot Bebee, Helen Magargal, and Ruth Haskell.
Sketch of Liston's Bar & Grill in the 1930s for the Worthington 250th
Mentioned are Fred Liston, Joan Liston, John Parkinson, Irene Parkinson, Steve Magargal and Diane Magargal. Al George and George Propane also mentioned.
Sketch of Little River Cafe for Worthington 250th celebration
Mentioned are George Thorne, JB Lynch, Carol Myrick, Peggy Thorne, Fred Emerson, Bobby Marsh, Mike Thorne, Nate Thorne, Bruce Kelso, Hank Liningston, Bert Nugent. Also mentioned are the Drummer Club, Bradford's Restaurant.
Sketch of the Drummer Club for Worthington 250th celebration plus photo of ribbon cutting 1968
Mentioned are Fred Emerson, Joan Emerson, Cederholm, Henry Snyder, Bert Nugent, Steven Marsh, Bobby Marsh, Gidget Marsh.. "Tinker" Donovan Marsh. Shown in black and white photo are Henry Snyder flanked by Fred Emerson
scan of 8-1/2" x 11" page, plus , 8 x10 black and white glossy photo
Sketch of Albert Nugent Family for Worthington 250th celebration
Mentioned are Albert (Bert) Nugent, Patricis Brewster Nugent, Herb Haskell, Mr. Lilly, Bernie Albert, Charles Sawyer, Tammy Nugent Messick and Corky Nugent, Kimberly Nugent. ALso mentioned are Albert Farms,
Sketch of family of Robert & Judy Spiess for 250th Worthington celebration
Mentioned are Jack Diamond, Dorothy Diamond, Sharron family, Wayne Diamond, John Diamond, Lee Diamond, Andy Diamond, Shirley Diamong, and Judith (Judy) Diamond Spiess, Robert (Bob) Spiess. Barbara Pease, Marion Sanderson, Emmy Davis, Shawn Spiess Macutkiewicz, Mark Spiess, Winston Donovan, Connie Spiess, Amber Spiess, Nick Spiess, Jillian Macutkiewicz, Zack Macutkiewicz, Michala Spiess Toress, George Torrey, Liz Torrey, John Modestow
Transcript for petition to King George III for highway from Worthington to Chesterfield
Typed transcript of petition to King George laying out a road from the Chesterfield border to what is now the border with Peru,
Plot plan for property of Olive Cole and Clarissa M. Henry
Blue line surveyor's plan showing boundaries of property owned by Olive Cole and Clarissa Henry . On Buffington Hill Road, the property was eventually purchased by the library and serves as a parking area.
Photographs of townspeople taken by Lyn Horton in 1986.
Photographs of townspeople taken by Lyn Horton in 1986. Accompanying the photos, which are mounted on cardboard (11" x 14"), is her statement: "Herein lies a document of my interaction with thew townspeople of Worthington. Invisibly rests the sentiment which accompanies my perceptions. Those persons photographed are nameless; their characters rise inimitably from their images frozen in time for as long as they can last. all under 2025-068. a: Helen Magargal; b: Lunchtime at Conwell School c: Peg DeMott; d: Ben DeMott e: Julia Sharron, Stephen Kulik, Tony Lake (Finance Committee Chairperson); f: Rob Bartlett; g: Howard Mollison; h: Bert Nugent and Donald Newton; i: Andy Burr and Harriet Burr; j. Nina Pruner; k: Peter McLean; l.: Dan and Becky Okrent; m: Charley Sawyer; n. Steve Strom; o: Tom Quinn; p. Town Meeting: Cath Whitcomb, Joyce Mollison; and Susan Kulik q: Children at Denworth Farm; r: Hank Livingston and Michael Donovan; s: Town Metting: Topic School Budget, John Morris, Donald Bridgeman; t: Town Meeting, Jenny Fairman, Esther Kerley; u: Kate WhitcomThe Grangers, Crystal Donovan, John Reagan; x: Lester Champion; y: Harbvey and Tracy and their truck on Harvey Road; z: The Zemmers and Janet Dimock; aa: David Saeyer and Bert Nugent; bb: Field Day at Conwell School, getting organized Field Say at Conwell School, relay event; ff: Town Meeting, Darlene Millman hh:
photos mounted on 11"x14" cardboard in case
Bound scrapbook by Elsie Venner Bartlett of the 1925 Lafayette celebration and some photographs of library groundbreaking in 1914. Scrapbook entries are on black paper with notations in white ink. Most entries are black and white photographs of townspeople celebrating the 100th anniversary of Lafayette's visit. There are newspaper articles concerning the celebration and family stories of the original event. Most individuals photographed are identified.
Lafayette Celebration 1925 and Frederick Sargent Huntington Library groundbreaking in 1914