Chichester Historical Society
Secretary’s Report
8/10/10
Present:
Dick Pratt, President
Bernie Reinhardt, Vice President
Fred Shaw, Secretary
Elizabeth Collins, Treasurer
Lucille Noel
Gail Towle
Ruth Hammen
Walter Sanborn
Dick Millette
Barbara Frangione, Curator
Abby Sanborn
Septic: It appears that the septic does not need pumping on a yearly basis. Ruth will call
and inform them not to pump this year.
OHD: The caption for the float will be “Wicked Old Hallowe’en” and Dick P will make a
20” x 40” poster for the float.
Boy Scout Materials: The Boy Scouts have stored materials in the upstairs storage room
for several years and are no longer meeting at the Community Building. Barb Frangione
has obtained permission from the selectmen to store the materials in the attic of the
Grange Hall. Ruth will call Bob Shaw, Cub Scout leader, to evaluate these things and
provide help in moving them to the Grange Hall.
Old Mills: Lucille has found, through the Preservation Alliance, Northern Heritage Mills,
an organization in Acworth, NH, that specializes in the history of old mills. Gerald
DeMuro is the director. The Society will consider contacting him for help with the
history of the mill at Thunder Bridge.
Commode: The cryptic stamp on the bottom of the commode donated by Barb Frangione
was labeled “IPCo”. Gail did some research and discovered these are the initials for the
International Pottery Company located in Trenton, NJ.
Cemetery Walk: So far:
Helen Bailey portrayed by Linda Bailey of Helen Bailey
Betty Cox portrayed by Abby Sanborn
James Blake portrayed by Jim Towle
True Sanborn portrayed by Paul Sanborn
Dudley Sanborn portrayed by Jay Baas