Petersham High School - Hilltop Yearbook (Petersham, MA)

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x Hisfoiile Piffiiasllfnfl n Petershem, Hessnchusetts, is noted for its'S1mQ1kit3. beauty, and its sevorul historical attractions. liost settlements. It the business of the town d in Nichewaug Valley, he present town's centen, Petorsham wus one of our ear first was Known as Nichewnug,and and most of the population reside which is several miles .'-.' south of t N The settlement tnorc 'uns due to the feet that a ,Q rivers! then so vitul to any hind of manufacturing, ran through the valley, u ' Fctershem was much more of an industrial town in the' early times than it is now. Such businesses as box shop, grist mill, wood turning establishment, 'and powder keg factory flourished: Gradually, however, such towns as Ware, Gilbzrtvillo, and others grow up, and the industnbr of Potersnam wont into oblivionu Petorshsm bccnne just. Wa quiet place to spend your vacation in.H In days punt the srne Indians who caused the inhab- itants of the Brookfields so muah dread roumod our wooded hills. Many relics have been found that speak eloquently of their fierce life, . Many of those Indian pieces, along with the rolhn of Colonial d ys, have been preserved in d building be' longing to the Potershnm Historical Society, A visit to this building is Well north the tins it takes, for here may be seen couches, wngons, and errriegcs, illustrating all stages of early transportation. Also spinning Wheels, samplers, household utensils, books, and oven such odd things as hat Jnolds and ell that nude up early New Eng- land life nny be soon. In Petorshun Memorial Library many books and records of old Petcrshem can bg found. Petershum is really rich in both historical und beautiful uttractions. A visit hero is worth all the time Ruth Newbury 'L5 you give it.. l r' ' r' rflfr. 1 Her homo lios not upon the mountain height, Nor on the preirio's vust, unbroken plain. Sho dwells among the ponsant's grime and stdin, As in the gilded hells of power and might. , With shepherds still she views the morning light, Or shipsxvith ters upon the white-capped main. With one sho thrills to hear their whistling straing With others, :Rims tho sous with thrilled delight. Yet on her vnst enormous earthly stage, Sho plays hor dolls in roles of drole or gay. Proud or humble, lord or lmyly page, Sho alone controls his night and day. Down, yo dogs! Dune Fate rules every nge, And ye who stand will ull be swept uwuyq Fred Snow 'L2 1 I vid' ! W-ein-nw'fx,-S Q f , . '