Here’s some old news from the Andover, East Andover, West Andover, Potter Place, and Cilleyville “gossip” columns of the Franklin Journal Transcript, selected by Heather Makechnie.
November 5, 1964
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence C. Rising of East Andover announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Julia Rising, to Robert Murray Sims, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Russell Sims of Penacook. Miss Rising, a 1962 graduate of Andover High School, attended the University of New Hampshire and is now in her senior year at Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists in Boston. Her fiance was graduated from Concord High School in 1962 and attended Lowell Institute of Technology. He is a Third Class Electrical Technician in the United States Navy. He is now stationed in Bainbridge, Maryland, where he is attending Nuclear Power School.
Funeral services were conducted for Leland “Cy” G. Miller, 39, who was stricken with a heart attack while working at his place of business, Island View Garage. Mr. Miller was born in East Andover on September 10, 1925. He served as Fire Chief and was a former Civil Defense Director. He was past president of the PTA and was a veteran of World War II, having served with the Navy. There was a large attendance at the funeral, with the church filled to capacity, many standing.
Showing at the Regal Theatre in Franklin this week: Island of the Blue Dolphins, a girl’s incredible adventure on a lost island, and The Long Ships, an adventure of the Viking Age.
Also, on Saturday there will be two hours of cartoon fun, including a Bugs Bunny Festival, and Donald Duck in Math Magic Land. Free popcorn, balloons, lemonade, comic books, and Mexican Jumping Beans. One lucky boy and girl will be picked from the audience to watch the entire movie from the Projectionist’s Booth. All seats 50 cents.
November 12, 1964
A brand new enterprise formally joined the Franklin industrial family this past week. Insulfab Circuits, a new division of Plastic Fabricators of West Franklin, made its debut Friday by introducing its new product – printed electronic circuits on metal (which involves coating aluminum with insulating material, and then imprinting the necessary circuits with metal spray) to a group of sales people from the eastern and southern parts of the United States.
The new company, now housed in the old A and K Garage building on North Main Street, one-time headquarters of the Acme Staple Company before it moved to its new building, has been working on development of its manufacturing process for some time now. The plant, a two-man operation at the moment, pending growing sales ad orders, is under the direction of Rolland Cameron, assisted by David Huntoon of Hill.
November 19, 1964
The Andover Congregational Church Executive Board held a “This is Your Life” potluck supper and entertainment at the Grange Hall on Sunday, November 15, with close to 70 adults and children in attendance, to honor four of our elderly whose total membership is over 265 years!
Mrs. Ethel C. Nelson, who joined the Church 46 years ago; Mrs. Martha Ellen Taylor, who joined 61 years ago; Mrs. Daisy Eastman (Aunt Daisy), a 77-year member; and Mrs. Stella Ellen Thompson (Grandma), who joined 81 years ago, in 1883, were all treated to a lovely time.
The Andover Meadow Inn is serving a varied menu for Thanksgiving, including Fresh Native Turkey, Prime Sirloin Steak, Roast Rib of Beef, Filet Mignon, and Broiled Spring Lamb Chops. Don’t forget we have a full hotel liquor license.
November 26, 1964
Funeral services were held for Dexter W. Emery, 45, who died on Thursday, November 19, of a heart attack. Bearers were all members of the Shaw-Martin-Beaupre Post of the American Legion. The flag was folded by Mr. George Corcoran and Guy Buswell. Mr. Emery was born on December 1, 1918 in Franklin, the son of Jay E. Emery and Eva Hackett. He ran a lumber mill in East Andover at Dyers Crossing. He served with the Army in World War I. He leaves a wife, Dorothy (Fossette) Emery, and a brother, Roger K. Emery.
Mr. and Mrs. Dale McLeod moved into one of the cement houses on Lawrence Street this past week.