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In 1936 Harold Oliver Hichman married Rita Krenzer, who was born at Webster, New York.
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THOMAS B. WRIGHT-President of Abernethy, Clarkson and Wright, Incorporated, one of the largest department stores in Vermont, Thomas B. Wright of Burlington is not only the outstanding merchant of his community but also a leading citizen, active in promoting all organizations and enterprises concerned with the development and welfare of Burlington and the State of Vermont.
Thomas B. Wright was born at Burlington, April 29, 1876, son of Thomas B. Wright, Sr., who died in 1883 after being associated with the Shepard L. Morse Lumber Company of Burlington for some twenty-six years.
Passing through the Burlington Parochial School and attending St. Joseph's College, Thomas B. Wright started his career as a merchant when a young man, finding his first employment as a clerk in a grocery store on Church Street, in Burlington. After three years in this work, Mr. Wright spent another similar period in the dry goods store of J. B. Scully, employment which was followed by nine years of work with Herman Allen. With fifteen years of experience in merchandising to his credit, Mr. Wright finally estab- lished himself in business as a men's clothier while, at the same time, he pur- chased an interest in the Syndicate Clothing Company, an enterprise which later became known as Wright's Clothes Shop after Mr. Wright had become the treasurer of the organization. In 1928, however, a disastrous fire des- troyed the business and Mr. Wright joined F. D. Abernethy in the oldest and largest department store in the State. Mr. Wright was the treasurer and manager. Mr. Abernethy passed away in 1932 and Mr. Wright con- tinued the business alone until 1934, when he consolidated with the Clarkson Store to create the present firm of Abernethy, Clarkson and Wright. Mr. Wright has developed the enterprise as president ever since its formation until now the business is recognized as being one of the largest department stores in Vermont. Always deeply concerned in the prosperity and welfare of his community, county and State, Mr. Wright has been very generous with his time in the public interest, being known, for example, as the "Father" of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, an affectionate title bestowed upon him for his work in organizing the body and for his service as president for three terms. The Vermont State Chamber of Commerce has also been con- siderably influenced by Mr. Wright, who served the organization as president for two terms, and he has also been active in milk marketing, serving this leading Vermont industry through his membership on the Vermont State Milk Control Board. During the World War Mr. Wright was one of the leading workers in various activities, among other things serving as president of the War Camp Community Service, also as State chairman of the Knights of Columbus, an organization which raised about $100,000 and which built the first Knights of Columbus Service House in the United States. The build-
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ing was erected at Fort Ethan Allen. Mr. Wright was president of the Burlington Merchants' Association, a group which he headed in 1912 and 1913, Mr. Wright is also a member and the present president of the Vermont State Branch of the American Retail Federation.
A member of the Cathedral Church of Burlington, Mr. Wright is active in the Vermont organization of the Knights of Columbus, having been the State Deputy of the order, and he is also president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Always exhibiting a deep and sincere pride in his State and com- munity, Mr. Wright has frequently exhibited his talent for literary expression, his poems, "Burlington, The City That We Love" and "Vermont," are two of his compositions which are particularly well known and appreciated.
Thomas B. Wright married, in 1898, Alice A. Casey, a native of Port Henry, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Wright were the parents of eight children : I. Alice, who graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts from the Univer- sity of Vermont and continued with postgraduate work at Columbia Uni- versity. 2. Catherine, a Bachelor of Arts of the University of Vermont, class of 1928, work which she followed by a graduate course in the Science of Retailing at the University of New Jersey. 3. Grace, who graduated from Trinity College, class of 1931, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. 4. Ger- trude, who took her degree of Bachelor of Science from the University of Vermont in 1935, and is now the wife of James Libby. 5 Thomas Bernard, Jr., a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, class of 1934, when he received his degree of Bachelor of Science. 6. Phyllis, a graduate of Mt. St. Mary's, and now the wife of L. S. Leary, 7. William, now a member of the class of 1942 of the Cathedral High School. 8. Another son was killed in 1915.
LEROY M. PULVER-In the first year of the present century, Leroy M. Pulver initiated his career as a lawyer in Luzerne, Warren County. The years have brought him more than noteworthy success in his profession, for he is one of the best esteemed citizens of the community, which he has served well in a variety of ways.
Mr. Pulver was born at Luzerne, September 1, 1873. son of Nathan and Estella (Du Boise) Pulver, both of whom are deceased. His father, also a native of Luzerne, spent the most of his life as an agriculturalist. He was also a surveyor, and for thirty-eight consecutive years was justice of the peace of the town of Luzerne, a record possibly unequalled in the annals of the State. Mrs. Pulver was born at Hadley, New York.
Leroy M. Pulver began his elementary education in the public schools of Luzerne and then went to the Glens Falls Academy. For his technical train- ing he matriculated at the Baltimore University School, then read law in the
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offices of S. M. Richards, at Corinth, New York, and in 1900 passed the examinations leading to admittance to the bar of New York State. That same year he opened offices in Luzerne, where he has since engaged in a general practice of the law. He is also a licensed land surveyor. A Republican in his political views he has served Warren County for eight years as a member and chairman of its Board of Supervisors. Fraternally, Mr. Pulver is affili- ated with Senate Lodge, No. 456, Free and Accepted Masons, and all the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite bodies including Oriental Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Over a long period he has been a member of the Luzerne Chamber of Commerce, acting as its president for seven years and also has been its secretary. He attends the Protestant Episcopal Church.
In 1899 Leroy M. Pulver married Julia R. Barret, a native of Saugerties, New York, and they are the parents of three children : Russell D., Mortimer L., and Catherine E. Pulver.
ORRELL A. YORK-Principal of the Chestertown High School, Orrell A. York is rapidly winning a reputation for his work in the field of secondary education. He is not only a well qualified teacher but has shown marked administrative abilities. He also is active in community affairs.
Mr. York was born in Akron, Ohio, November 28, 1909, son of Chester E. and Emma (Orrell) York, the former a native of Plymouth, Indiana, and the latter of Newport, Kentucky. Both parents are living, the father being a construction contractor. After attending the elementary schools, and being graduated from the Akron, Ohio, High School, Mr. York entered the employ of the Goodyear Tire Company where he remained for two years. He then entered Asbury College, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts with the class graduated in 1932. Matriculating at Houghton College, he received another Bachelor of Arts degree in 1934. In the fall of that year he taught at Wolcott, New York, and a year later came to Chestertown, as principal of its high school. His work here has been characterized by efficient leadership, the execution of progressive policies and the establishment of high curricular standards. In the summer of 1938 he received a Master's degree in Administration from the Albany State College for Teachers.
Mr. York is a member of the National Education Association and the Associated Academic Principals. He is a popular figure in the Chamber of Commerce, the Chestertown Outing Club, and District No. 3, Mohegan Boy Scouts of America. He attends the Chestertown Community Church.
On June 30, 1937, Orrell A. York married Magdalene Murphy, a native of Johnson City, New York.
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HOWARD BARTON SWAN, M. D .- During some twenty years of professional service at Chestertown, Dr. Howard Barton Swan has become a well-known physician and surgeon of this district. He carries on an extensive practice and has an active part in the general life of the community and county.
Dr. Swan was born in Chestertown on December 25, 1892, son of Chris- topher Richard and Carrie (Barton) Swan. His father, a native of War- rensburg, was engaged in the lumber business until his death. His mother, who is also deceased, was born in Horicon.
Howard Barton Swan was educated in the public schools of Chestertown and North Troy High School. After the completion of his high school course he taught for one year in the schools of Pottersville and then entered Albany Medical School to prepare for his professional career. He was graduated in 1916 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine and served one year as interne at Metropolitan Hospital and New York Lying-In Hospital, both in New York City. At the end of that time, on August 4, 1917, he enlisted in the Medical Corps of the National Army, received a commission as first lieutenant and was ordered to active duty in February, 1918, reporting to the Army Medical School at Washington, District of Columbia. He was in charge of the physical examination department of the Army Medical School of Washington, District of Columbia, but later was commissioned first lieutenant in the regular army and assigned to the Surgeon-General's office in Washington. After a brief period he was transferred to the 36th Infantry, 42d Division, and was later ordered to Camp Meade in preparation for overseas service. He received his honorable discharge from the army with the rank of first lieutenant in 1919 and immediately afterward returned to Chestertown, where he entered the active practice of medicine and surgery. He has since devoted himself to the duties of his profession in this community.
Dr. Swan quickly established his professional reputation and during the past two decades has successfully met the many demands upon his services. He is a member of the staff of Moses Ludington Hospital in Ticonderoga and a member of the consulting staff of the State Hospital in Glens Falls. He has also served since 1923 as health officer of the towns of Chestertown and Horicon and from 1924 to 1938 held the office of Coroner of Warren County. Dr. Swan is a member of the Warren County Medical Society, the New York State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. He is affiliated with Chester Lodge, No. 514, Independent Order of Odd Fellows ; is a mem- ber of the Chestertown-Pottersville Chamber of Commerce and during his residence here has been actively interested in many community projects and institutions. At the present time he serves as chairman of the board of the Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company. Dr. Swan is also affiliated with the
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Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity. He is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Community Church of Chestertown, which he serves as president of the board of trustees. Fond of outdoor life, he finds his principal recreation in fishing.
In 1918 Dr. Swan married Mildred May, of Chestertown, and they are the parents of three children : I. Howard Barton. 2. Phyllis May, a member of the class of 1941 at Beaver College. 3. Charles Richard.
FELIX A. SCHRENK, M. D .- Carrying forward a general practice of medicine at Chestertown, New York, Dr. Felix A. Schrenk has earned the respect, admiration and confidence of his fellow-citizens in all walks of life.
Dr. Schrenk was born October 29, 1908, at Niausta, Greece, son of Max and Gertrude (Cohn) Schrenk. His father was a native Austrian, and the mother was born in Breslau, Germany.
Public schools at Breslau provided the early education of Felix A. Schrenk, who attended King William High School and the University of Freiburg, Innsbruck, and the University of Breslau. He was graduated at Breslau in 1933 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. There followed a one-and-one-half-year interneship at the hospital at the University of Bres- lau and a year at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in the City of New York. For one year he was resident physician at Brooklyn Women's Hospital, in Brooklyn, New York. Then he came to Chestertown, where he has been engaged in medical practice down to the time of writing.
Quite aside from carrying forward the active practice of his profession, Dr. Schrenk has figured prominently in the general affairs of the medical world. He is a member of the Warren County Medical Society, the New York State Medical Society and the American Medical Association, and is an associate member of the Glens Falls Academy of Medicine. He is on the staff as a courtesy member at Glens Falls Hospital, and serves in a similar capacity at Moses Ludington Hospital, Ticonderoga, New York.
Along with all his other undertakings, Dr. Schrenk is school physician of the town of Chestertown, having been so chosen in 1937, and health officer of the town of Horicon for 1938. He is a member of the Chestertown Parents' and Teachers' Association and of the Chamber of Commerce of this com- munity. He worships in the faith of the Hebrew Temple of Chestertown. In spare time he enjoys outdoor sports and recreations.
In 1934 Dr. Felix A. Schrenk married Susanne Lowenstein, a native of Breslau, Germany, who was educated at Augusta College, in Breslau, and also at Freiburg, Innsbruck, taking her degree of Doctor of Medicine at Breslau University in 1934. She served a year's interneship at Brooklyn Women's Hospital, in Brooklyn, New York, and in 1936 took up her general practice of medicine in Chestertown.
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CLARENCE CARPENTER-The broad background of business experience of Clarence Carpenter has enabled him to render a more than ordinarily useful service to the community of Chestertown in the capacity of agent for the Chevrolet motor car.
Mr. Carpenter was born October 29, 1893, in the town of Chester, in the Friends' Lake district of Warren County, New York, son of Atwood and Anna (Merrithew) Carpenter. His father was a native of New Hampshire, and was for years active as a farmer and lumberman until his passing. His wife, the mother of Clarence Carpenter, was born in Chester, New York. She is now deceased.
The district schools of his native district of New York State provided Clarence Carpenter's early education, and he attended Warrensburg High School. Completing this formal study, he taught school for two years, then was employed in the hotel and amusement industry, continuing that activity until 1918. It was in that year that he became associated with the automobile industry. In 1926 he went into the business of selling motor cars on his own account, taking over the agency for the Chevrolet car in Chestertown and this region of New York State and so continuing down to the time of writing.
Wholly aside from his undertakings in the world of business, Mr. Car- penter takes a lively interest in the affairs of his community. In his political views he is a staunch Republican. He served for four years as a justice of the peace, and in January, 1938, was made supervisor of the town of Chester, Warren County, New York. He is a member of Glendale Lodge, No. 497, of the Free and Accepted Masons and in his own life exemplifies its splendid fraternal teachings. He is also active in the Chestertown Chamber of Com- merce and the Chestertown-Pottersville Fish and Game Club. He attends the Protestant Episcopal Church. In leisure time Mr. Carpenter devotes much time to hunting and to other outdoor sports of which he is especially fond.
Clarence Carpenter married, in 1915, Irena Bumbard, a native of Peru, Clinton County, New York. They became the parents of a son, Edward A. Carpenter, who is, at the time of writing, in the United States Army.
KARL CORNELIUS McMAHON, M. D .- Another noteworthy graduate of Burlington's parochial schools, and another member of this city's coterie of eminent physicians, surgeons and medical instructors specializing in the treatment of diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat is Dr. Karl Cornelius McMahon, born in Burlington, Vermont, July 10, 1897, son of Michael D. McMahon, a native of Stowe, Vermont, and at the time of his death, treasurer of the Champlain Trust Company at Winooski. The doctor's mother, Mary (Lonergan) McMahon, is a native of Burlington, where she still resides.
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After attending the parochial schools here, Dr. McMahon attended Bur- lington High School and the University of Vermont, receiving his degree of Bachelor of Science with the class of 1919, and his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1922 from the same university's medical school. He served an interneship of one year at St. Francis' Hospital, Jersey City, New Jersey, and followed that with two years of intensive postgraduate work in the Brooklyn (New York) Eye and Ear Hospital. As indicated by his line of studies, Dr. McMahon specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat, opening his offices here in Burlington in 1925. He is a teacher of his subject in the College of Medicine of the University of Ver- mont, with the rank of assistant professor of ophthalmology and instructor of otolaryngology. His staff connections are with the Mary Fletcher Hospital, the Fanny Allen Hospital, and the De Goesbriand Hospitals. During the World War, Dr. McMahon served as second lieutenant, United States Army Infantry Corps. He is a member of the American Legion, the Burlington and Chittenden County Clinical Society, of which he has been secretary, the Vermont State Medical Society, and the American Medical Association. On the board of governors of the Lake Champlain Yacht Club, Dr. McMahon is also a member of the Burlington Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of the Burlington Council of Knights of Columbus, the Lambda Iota and Nu Sigma Nu fraternities.
Dr. McMahon married, 1925, Mildred Elizabeth Brown, born at Mont- gomery Center, Vermont, daughter of Dr. E. T. Brown, now located in Bur- lington. Their children are: Edmund Brown, Mary Marsden, and Sally Brown McMahon.
WILLIAM H. PIKE-Editor and publisher of the Corinth "Adver- tiser," William H. Pike of Corinth, Saratoga County, dean of the newspaper fraternity in his community, is widely known throughout northern New York State and in New Hampshire both as an editor and publisher and as a printer, as well as being outstanding in his community and county as a public-spirited citizen who not only gives generously of himself to the support of all worthy civic enterprises but also gives freely of his time and ability in public office.
William H. Pike was born in Union, New Hampshire, October 19, 1876, son of Henry A. and Minnie L. (Robinson) Pike. Henry A. Pike, who was a member of a Colonial family, was born in Union, New Hampshire, and established himself as a stone mason, an occupation which he followed until the time of his death. Minnie L. (Robinson) Pike, his wife, also deceased, was a native of Stony Creek, New York.
After attending the public schools of Corinth, Saratoga County ,and attend- ing the Corinth High School, William H. Pike apprenticed himself to the trade
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of the printer, joining the staff of the shop of the Corinth "Corinthian," beginning an association during which time Mr. Pike worked his way through the various departments of the newspaper. Finally, Mr. Pike resigned from the "Corinthian" and spent two years in the employment of the International Paper Company at Corinth, leaving business, however, to return to the "Corin- thian" again. After a year, he left the paper once more and moved to Char- lotteville, New York, where he became a partner in the firm publishing the Charlotteville "Herald," an enterprise to which he devoted a year and a half. Then, after another year spent on the "Corinthian" he went to his father's native town of Union, New Hampshire, where he established himself as a commercial printer, giving over the enterprise, however, after about a year to return to Corinth and was associated with the Elixman Paper Core Company for three years. In 1922 he purchased the job press end of the "Corinthian" establishment, and in 1924, founded the Corinth "Enterprise" and shortly added the North Creek "Enterprise" to his properties ; while, in 1935, he founded the Corinth "Advertiser," a county weekly paper which he has oper- ated as editor and publisher through the present time. Always interested in public affairs and ready to aid in any civic enterprise, Mr. Pike, like most newspapermen has been reluctant to seek public office although he has served as inspector of elections for the period of twenty-one years, and has given two terms of service as chief of the Corinth Fire Department. A member of Live Oak Encampment, Mr. Pike also belongs to Corinth Lodge, No. 174, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, an organization in which he holds the rank of Past Grand. Mr. Pike, who attends the Corinth Methodist Episcopal Church finds recreation from his professional duties and responsibilities through his interest in baseball, as well as by indulgence in his hobbies of hunting and fishing.
William H. Pike married, in 1923, Nina L. Goodenow, a native of Corinth. Mr. and Mrs. Pike are the parents of three children : I. Joyce. 2. Shirley. 3. William, Jr.
By a previous marriage, Mr. Pike is also the father of three children: I. Beatrice. 2. Victor. 3. Mildred.
CHARLES ERNEST NOXON-Residing in North Creek and mak- ing a notable contribution to the life of this community and of Johnsburg, Charles Ernest Noxon is a member of the Braley and Noxon Company and since 1930 has been the firm's manager. This company was founded by his father, William H. Noxon, and Alfred R. Braley.
Mr. Noxon was born January 21, 1898, in North Creek, New York, son of William H. and Mary (Savage) Noxon. His father, who was born in Chestertown, New York, and died in April, 1938, was one of the founders
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of the Braley and Noxon firm and a partner in this hardware company until his death. The mother was born in Riverside, New York, and now is also deceased.
Public schools provided the early education of Charles Ernest Noxon in North Creek, his birthplace. After completing his high school work here, he became a student at Albany Business College, in Albany, New York. Then he was employed by T. J. Eldridge, of North Creek, in the general store busi- ness, so continuing for about two years. He spent one year with P. J. Cun- ningham in the general store business, then went to Weavertown, New York, forming an association there with L. T. Eldridge and continuing in Mr. Eldridge's general store for five years. It was in 1930 that he became asso- ciated with Braley and Noxon in the general hardware business, continuing as a partner in this firm down to the time of writing. The Braley and Noxon Company was started on May 10, 1888, by Alfred R. Braley and William H. Noxon, who operated it as a partnership enterprise until Mr. Braley's death in 1930. At that time Charles Ernest Noxon was admitted as a partner in the firm. The death of his father, in 1938, made it necessary for him to shoulder the complete responsibility of the business, and he carries on this work today, occupying a high place in the esteem and admiration of his con- temporaries in all walks of life.
A Republican in his political views, Mr. Noxon has been town clerk of Johnsburg since 1928. He is a member of North Creek Post, No. 629, of the American Legion, Johnsburg Lodge, No. 541, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Warrensburg Lodge, No. 425, of the Free and Accepted Masons. During the World War he served in the United States Army, rendering invaluable service to his fellow-citizens. He attends the Methodist Episcopal Church.
In 1921 Charles E. (C. Ernest) Noxon married Eleanor Eldridge, a native of Weavertown, New York. They have a daughter, Norma Mary Noxon.
PATRICK J. CUNNINGHAM-Recently, Patrick J. Cunningham has completed thirty years of service in forestry work of the New York State Conservation Department. Born and reared in the Lake George and Adiron- dack country, he has found this occupation particularly congenial and is now in charge of forestry for the State in a large district.
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