I am a generation younger than Mildred but had similar school experiences, starting when we moved to New Ipswich in 1958 and I enrolled at the Central School where Grades 1 through 6 were taught, replacing the old schoolhouses scattered around town. Pearl (Steele) Thompson was the principal and I remember her boasting that she was teaching the grandchildren of kids she taught in her early years. At Appleton Mr. Maki was headmaster, an unquestioned authority figure until he died when I was in the 8th grade. And our dog, Chris, developed the habit of accompanying me to school each morning and, remarkably, showing up on his own in the afternoon to walk home with me. I thought little of it at the time but get a little teary-eyed recalling his loyalty now. We took the Manley Rd route from our house on Main Street, sometimes cutting through the overgrown field across from our house. Chris was the pick of the litter, the only puppy not drowned in a stream by his mother's owner.
My family settled in Highbridge, my grandfather Lenne Ypya married the girl next door Roseanna Vincent Ypya Rousseau. They settled in Highbridge bought our family homestead for $400. that house stayed in our family from 1939 to 2021. I remember my dad telling me stories of Central and Appleton schools when he was a kid.
Confusing because #1 was both at Highbridge (Dave Barry's house) and also on School Street up turnpike. That home has been renovated but looks the same. The photo in the post is the #1 on school street. I'll check and edit this reply if I am wrong.
Yes I know Dave's house was Highbridge school back in the day, my grandmother's cousin lived there many years throughout the 60-80's until died. not sure when Rita moved in there.
My mother attended the Highbridge School, it was close since she lived in a house near bridge next to Duval' store. She attended Appleton and had Mr Maki as a teacher. I worked with Mildred's father Tricnit, I liked him, he would always show me how to do things in a better way. I also had a dog that followed the school bus I was on all the way to school. Waited till I got out, and followed it back. We had to tie him up on weekdays so he couldn't do it anymore. There is no living being that is more faithful than a dog.
I am a generation younger than Mildred but had similar school experiences, starting when we moved to New Ipswich in 1958 and I enrolled at the Central School where Grades 1 through 6 were taught, replacing the old schoolhouses scattered around town. Pearl (Steele) Thompson was the principal and I remember her boasting that she was teaching the grandchildren of kids she taught in her early years. At Appleton Mr. Maki was headmaster, an unquestioned authority figure until he died when I was in the 8th grade. And our dog, Chris, developed the habit of accompanying me to school each morning and, remarkably, showing up on his own in the afternoon to walk home with me. I thought little of it at the time but get a little teary-eyed recalling his loyalty now. We took the Manley Rd route from our house on Main Street, sometimes cutting through the overgrown field across from our house. Chris was the pick of the litter, the only puppy not drowned in a stream by his mother's owner.
My family settled in Highbridge, my grandfather Lenne Ypya married the girl next door Roseanna Vincent Ypya Rousseau. They settled in Highbridge bought our family homestead for $400. that house stayed in our family from 1939 to 2021. I remember my dad telling me stories of Central and Appleton schools when he was a kid.
I just wonder were school house #1 was located?
Confusing because #1 was both at Highbridge (Dave Barry's house) and also on School Street up turnpike. That home has been renovated but looks the same. The photo in the post is the #1 on school street. I'll check and edit this reply if I am wrong.
Yes I know Dave's house was Highbridge school back in the day, my grandmother's cousin lived there many years throughout the 60-80's until died. not sure when Rita moved in there.
My mother attended the Highbridge School, it was close since she lived in a house near bridge next to Duval' store. She attended Appleton and had Mr Maki as a teacher. I worked with Mildred's father Tricnit, I liked him, he would always show me how to do things in a better way. I also had a dog that followed the school bus I was on all the way to school. Waited till I got out, and followed it back. We had to tie him up on weekdays so he couldn't do it anymore. There is no living being that is more faithful than a dog.
So interesting to hear about the people who lived before. I knew of Pearl Thompsons house but, did not know who she was.