John Preston
New Ipswich Historical Society
It is too early to post winter photos but this showed up in the queue.
John Preston aged 4 years with sled, in front of residence of Frank W. Preston, Winter of 1920. Given by Miss Caroline Lowe.
The 161st Children’s Fair
The 161st Children’s Fair was held on August 20, 2022. There are still some photos to share such as this one.
On this day - September 8, 1908
James Roger diary entry
8th Sept
Fair sunny and cool north west wind. David at Ashburnham. I swept Hall and pulled some grapes in afternoon. Got pc from Hamish. D.P. Maynard, Mr. Hudson, Guy Blanchard, C Knowlton and a stranger commenced shingling Town Hall today. Caucus meeting tonight about 30 present.
On this day - September 8, 1897
William Jurian Kaula diary - no entry
Attar Herbs & Spices
A correction for yesterdays posting. Attar was in operation for over 30 years not 3. I remember visiting Dick Martin and Jeff Krouk when they ran the operation in the barn in Smithville, that was a memorable encounter.
While cleaning out a kitchen cabinet I found some spice packets that must be 20 years old. I don’t think they have much potency anymore.
Petition to bring back Attar, for entirely self-interested reasons as I was not around for it. Plus such good branding! That logo! The font! The color!
Late in his life when he lived alone my parents used to invite John to dinner after church on Sundays. He remarked that as a child the hill behind their house next to the Barrett mansion was an open field and good for sledding.