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Newspaper article about planning and schedule for 1868 celebration of Worthington centennial

Newspaper article documenting the purchase of 11 Buffington Hill Rd. in 1947 by Dr and Mrs. Durgan. Mentioned in article are William Ward, William Bryant, E. C. Porter, Charles Kilborn and Arthur Capen

Two color photos of Guy Thrasher in the late 1970s

Sepia newspaper photo of circa 20 women sitting on the steps of a country club

Black and white photo of Rufus H. Adams driving horse drawn cart with an unidentified man and two women. Written on back "Rufus H. Adams, Worthington Ma. The Adams would spent the winter with the Jones in west worthington

Article in the Springfield Union about Hay-Hoe Opera in South Worthington. Mentions Carol Tuttle, Jane Tuttle (both granddaughters) of Russell Cowell) and describes performing in a rural setting.

Two articles from the Pittsfield Sun, the first describing a robbery at the Worthington Post Office,; the second reporting on the interrogation of one of the perpetrators.

Article about the grisly death of John Adams, age 25, from getting his limbs caught in a bark-removing machine. Left wife and two young children

Obituary for Robert E. Bartlett (1936-2022)

Description of court martial, held in Worthington, of William Ward (adjutant.): charges, testimony, and reasons for acquittal.

Account of redistricting of Western Mass communities. Worthington is included in the "Berkshire District" along with Middlefield, Cummunington, and Plainfield.

Two newspaper article describing arrest and sentencing associated with cocaine dealing in the area. Focus on Jeffrey Hartman of Bashan Hill.

Death notice for Nancy Moore Burr (1785-1819). Emphasis on her religious commitment. Language of notice is emotional, lamenting her husband (Jonathan Burr) and orphans left behind.

Newspaper article about wool sales in Worthington and surrounding towns.

Black and white photo of Amanda Bartlett Bates (1853-1920) seated on lawn in unknown location.

Obituary for Robert "Bob" Perkins, 2022.

Obituary for William "Bill" Carter (1940-2021).

Kenneth B. Pease, Jr. (b. 1927) passed away on June 20, 2013. Other Worthington people mentioned are wife, Barbara Pease and daughter Marcia Pease Estelle and her husband Stephen.

Newspaper articles 1) Cornelius Shannon named principal of Center School in Dalton and also Obituary for Cornelius J. Sharron (1921-August 20, 2021.

Robert Spiess Obituary

Robert N Spiess (1938-2023), 85, passed away Tuesday September 26th peacefully with his family by his side. Bob was born May 7, 1938. A lifelong resident of Worthington, Bob married his childhood friend and high school…