Never mind the popular TV show, "Cash in the
Attic," the Gray Historical Society says that
you have history in the attic, and they would love
a piece of it.
When people disperse or dispose of items from their
homes, think of the Historical Society. Your old
1930's phones, turn of the century toasters, grandma's
wedding gown, and any cards, photos, or ephemera
are always welcome donations at the Historical Society.
They would love first crack at your older items.
Jean Chipman Pulsifer was bringing her great-grandmother's
wedding gown, some hats, and several photos from
the 1929 Armistice Day parade in Gray to the Society
for a donation. Here, the route parades past the
Grange building on Shaker Road. The building still
stands and houses Syris Scientific. Behind the building
now is Russell School, but in 1929, there was a
field and a park used for agricultural events.
Mrs. Pulsifer thinks that the man in the car is
Karl Merrill, but is not sure. She was on her way
to discuss further identifications of the people
in this and her other photos with Society President
Louise Knapp.
The Gray Historical Society meets the second Wednesday
of every month at 7 p.m., at the first floor conference
room of Pennell Institute. Meetings feature business
and/or programs of special interest and everyone
is welcome. View their site and learn about their
projects from the Town of Gray's website,www.graymaine.org,
click on "Historical links." Call the
Society at 657-2235 for more information or to visit
the Museum.
History
in the making?
Several
local citizens gathered last Saturday morning on Main
Street in Gray in the Village Center to peacefully
share their thoughts about the Iraq war. "We're
not an organizaed group, we're just people who know
each other and decided to do this" said John
Razsa. The friends want the US to pull out of Iraq.
"Support our Soldiers, Bring them home!!"
says Wendy Patterson. They plan to meet the next few
Saturdays from 9-10 a.m.at the Monument in Gray Center,
and welcome folks who share their sentiments to join
them. For more information you can call Wendy Patterson
at 657-3886.
The Monument: Jeanne Adams photo.
