Hanover High School - Hanoverian Yearbook (Hanover, MA)

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THE HANOVERIAN 9 of standard and popular books with cases to hold them. These were given as the nucleus of a free public library. By many other gifts made by his daughter and himself, Hanover was en- abled to build in 1907 the present library. A In the later part of the eighteenth century, and early part of the nineteenth century, we find that considerable ship building was done on the North River. Shipyards ran the Whole length of the river on both sides. The second oldest yard on North River is The Old Barstow Yard . The Barstow family was the most prominent of the first settlers in Hanover. Schooners were built rather than larger ships because they coudn't be floated down to the sea on account of the shallowness of the river. A number of iron foundries were established, in which were made cannons and cannon balls, ploughs and anchors. Also there were several grist mills, saw mills, board and shingle mills. Hanover has the distinction of being the town where the first suc- cessful iron ploughs in America were made. Many anchors also were forged, notably those for the old warship Constitution. We are constantly reminded of these two industries when we see the town seal. Other industries were tack making, wood-making, clock- making and about 1800 to 1888 boots and shoes were manufac- tured. After the latter date this business decreased greatly and now only one shoe factory remains-this being unused at the present time. In 1846 the people asked for a charter granting the Hanover Branch Railroad. This was granted shortly after but the first train went over this road in 1868 showing it took some time to raise money for such a project. At the present time Hanover is a strictly residential town rather than a manufacturing town of earlier days. Hanover has a few industries, namely, E. H. Clapp Rubber Company, National Fireworks Company, Waterman Tack Factory, located on sites of the old industries, also Lot Phillips Kr Company, Hanover Rubber Company and some other smaller ones. We may well be proud of our town as it has always strived to follow the doctrines set down by our forefathers in 1727. Morton Lord, '27.

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8 THE HANOVERIAN HANOVER Hanover, one of the oldest towns of the United States, will be celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. It seems appro- priate to review its history in this issue of the Hanoverian. On the fourteenth day of June, 1727 the Lieutenant-General, Council and Representatives in General Court assembled and passed an Act for erecting a new town within the County of Plymouth by the name of Hanover. This town was to consist of parts of Old Scituate and Abington grants. We do not know why the name of Hanover was chosen, but but how the spelling became changed can be accounted for by the inclination to make improvements in every way on everything. When Hanover was incorporated, it contained about eleven thousand acres, but in 1757, about one tenth of this territory was annexed to that part of Pembroke which is now Hanson. Since 1754, the change in the boundary lines has been slight. There have been several enactments of the Legislature to define the boundaries, but this was to make them clear rlather than to change them. In order to make Hanover a town, the inhabitants had to build within two years a suitable house for the Public Worship of God, and as soon as possible, procure a minister of good conver- sation, and make provision for his comfortable support. Also they had to provide for a school-master to instruct their youth in reading and writing. The First Congregational Church was built in 1728. Much of the lumber was given by men from different towns. The orig- inal church was burnt in 1862. When we look upon the improve- ments of this edifice during the last year we are firmly convinced that the citizens of the town are still upholding the principles which this first church and town stood for. In April 1830, a standing school was voted, at or near the meeting house and May 18, provision was made for building a schoolhouse of wood. This first schoolhouse stood near the center of the town. In 1808, the schools were divided into districts, seven in number. In 1868, the High School was established. The work has been one of steady progress as we can see by the Sylvester High School, a modern building of which any town might be proud. Another example of the interest shown in higher education is the gift of John Curtis' Free Library in 1887, of 1,800 volumes

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10 THE HANOVERIAN Cbrahnatrn SENIOR CLASS Morro: To be rather than to seem. MILDRED Millie STURTEVANT BLAISDELL - A Commercial Course i Mildred, the popular beauty of our class is especialy talented when it comes to stage acting. As the leading lady of our class play she Was a great success and she did make a good mother in the operetta. Mildred is a quiet, lady-like girl except 5 when she sees a mouse and then she goes OE into hysterics. We feel sure that Mil- dred will be a great success as a nurse, H L which it is now her ambition to be. Secretary of Athletic Association C45 g Dramatics Cl, 2, 45 3 Secretary of Class Q35 3 Glee Club fl, 2, 3, 45 3 Editorial Staff of Midget Q45 9, Senior Class Play. CLOYES Clo TILDEN GLEASON 5 College Course Clo is our class president and business manager. He is also the most energetic young man in the class. He proved this in his realistic portrayal of Jimmy Samp- son , the live wire salesman in the play. Clo Would be a great asset to any effici- ency department. He also travels quite a bit although his usual destination is North Hanover. . - Glee Club Q15 5 Class Secretary Q25 3 Business Manager of Hanoverian C35g Assistant Manager of Baseball 1355 Basketball Manager 145g Subscription Manager C453 Dramatics Cl, 45g Assistant Business Manager of Hano- verian Q45 5 Football C45 g Class President 145.