Danville Old Home Day Committee is seeking area vendors for the Old Home Day celebration to be held Saturday, August 26th at the Danville Elementary School.  10’x10’ spaces are available for $10 each, and will be available that day from 8:00am-3:00pm.  (Vendor provides own table.)  Spaces may be used for arts, crafts, yard sale items, etc.

 Two days of events, celebrated in that unique New Hampshire way.

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OHD answer pup.

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President’s Message

Another year of Old Home Week activities in New Hampshire has passed into history and we feel that the record is very satisfactory in view of conditions that have existed.   A good number of communities held some fitting observance and in spite of the conditions caused by war the interest and loyalty to the cause was as good as ever.  The restrictions on travel had the expected effect of reducing the number attending but we know many more would have come if it had been possible.

The method of observing Old Home Week that seems to be gaining in favor is the Sunday observance.  We believe more communities are having an Old Home Sunday service each year and this year we wish every church would dedicate one Sunday service to the observance of Old Home Week.  There are also many family reunions throughout the year and these are very appropriate as an Old Home Week observance.  The Granges in New Hampshire have done much to promote Old Home Week and we are pleased to note their continued interest in the work.

As long as the dark clouds of war hang over our land we can only hope to continue about as we have done for the past year.  We wish to extend our thanks to the churches and Granges and the many interested citizens who have contributed to the proper observance of Old Home Week in 1942 and urge continued support in the future.

The annual meeting for 1943 will be held in Concord on Monday, June7, ant 10:30 A. M. and we wish every local Old Home Week Association could be represented.  Remember that our responsibility is greater than ever till peas shall return.

Arthur W. McDaniel, President

To be continued shortly by the Old Home Day Pup this historic look at Old Home Day in 1942 come from historic records.  Londonderry, New Hampshire has held Old Home day for 107 consecutive years.

Old Home Day became an annunal event that both newcomers and older town residents looked forward to eagerly each year.  In 1971 the Londonderry Historical Soiciety was host to historical societies from all over the state.  Among the many display featured during that celebration was an exhibit and account of the Lithia Spring Water of Londonderry written by Mrs. Ruth Avery.(1)

(1)History of Londonderry Published 1977

 

The dedication of the bandstand took place at 2:30 pm on August 22, 1976, during the Londonderry’s Bicentennial Old Home Day Celebration.

“Between the conception and the climax was a story of frustration, joy, despair, pride, thankfulness, and dedication not easily summed up.  Suffice it to say that with donations of materials, money, and labor, the project that was expected to be completed by Old Home Day in 1974 was finally dedicated in 1976.  When funds ran low someone came up with a donation, when materials ran out someone came forth with more.  A small but dedicated force of laborers put it all together.”(1)

Thanks to our citizens and Brian Farmer for his active effort to restore a part of Londonderry’s Old Home Day history with the completion of the Bandstand overhaul.  There is no doubt that the same story of frustration, joy and pride were active thoughts in the revitalization of this town structure.

Kathy Wagner

(1) History of Londonderry pub. 1977

The OHD Answer Pup will be taking a look at a different time over the next few weeks.  Londonderry has held Old Home Day for 107 consecutive years.

The annual meeting was held in the General Committee Room in the State House at 10:30 in the morning.  Arthur W. McDaniel the president of the association was the chair today.  A prayer was offered up by A.L. Felker.  The meeting was not very well attended since the restrictions on the use of automobiles was in place.

 Officers were elected and the first order of business regarding the authorization of radio addresses was approved and the President and Secretary clearly instructed to arrange for these to be created.

At this time it was about 10:45 in the morning Monday, June 3rd 1942

Jackie Cox, an award-winning country & western singer and songwriter, will perform at two free concerts Aug. 19 and 20.

He will sing Sunday, Aug. 20 at 3 p.m., at a free concert on the Town common.

Cox’s songs include:

• I Love You Son
• Golden Fiddle
• Devil in My Rearview
• Saying Thank You is Not Enough (a tribute to men & women who serve our country)

Jackie Cox will also perform at a concert of Christian and inspirational music Sat. Aug 19 at 7 p.m. at St Jude Parish on Mammoth Rd.

Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Tetreau
Country & Western Fan

 Fireworks

 No fireworks this week, we wait for the big party on Friday Night of Old Home Day!

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