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New Hampshire WWI Military: “Hello Girl” Lydia C. Gelinas of Nashua

Posted on 3 September, 2019 by Janice Brown

In a previous story 2 years ago I wrote about Agnes Theresa (Houley) O’Brien, a Groveton NH woman who moved to Boston and eventually ended up in Europe working for the United States Army as an telephone operator there. Agnes … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Operative

Posted on 17 June, 2017 by Janice Brown

The term operative was used in several ways during New Hampshire’s history. In 1762 lye was said to be an operative, while in 1785 the poison of a rattlesnake was described as being operative, each meaning they had a strong … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Yankee “Hello Girl” Agnes Theresa (Houley) O’Brien of Groveton

Posted on 30 May, 2017 by Janice Brown

From the cratered Hells of No-Man’s Land To the switchboard where you sit, There are none who serve so loyally, We know that you do your “bit.” For the world’s bound round with a copper wire With you on the … Continue reading →

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Remembering Grandparents Day 2015: Clarence Leroy Webster (1882-1969)

Posted on 13 September, 2015 by Janice Brown

National Grandparents Day falls each year on the first Sunday after Labor Day. The creation of this recognition day was a labor of love for Mrs. Marian Lucille (Herndon) McQuade of West Virginia. In the past I’ve focused on my … Continue reading →

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