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In the lower picture the school is pictured in 1928 with the old Brick School that had been the high school and the gym addition.. The  picture at left shows the old school in the right background with the new gym addition in front. The old school was eventually torn down. In its place now stands the larger part of the present High School. The gym addition remains as the auditorium.

Mansfield High School Graduates LISTINGS FROM THE 1938 MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK , "MANSCRIPT" Prior to 1913, not a pupil had graduated from a four year high school course in Mansfield. The course was narrow and only the few who wanted to go on to college stayed for the new high school course. The enrollment was sixty four for four years of high school in 1914. In 1913 a class of three graduated in a three year course and in 1914, a class of seven in a four year course. Not all of the following addresses were verified. A question mark has been added in cases of extreme doubt. In a few instances, no information was available. This information was taken from the 1938 school year book. Joyce M. Tice has added supplemental information.

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Janet Alger	Arlene Ayers	Josephine Bailey	Evelyn Barnes

Emma Beagle	Doris Benedict	Eloise Benson	Marian Benson

BENSON - MRS. M. ELOISE BENSON BENEDICT, 68, wife of Byron R. Benedict, of RD 2, Wellsboro, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 1985, in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Feb. 20, 1917, at Elmira, NY, she was a daughter of Archie and Jennie Wilcox Benson. Mrs. Benedict was a member of Whitneyville United Methodist Church, and served as organist there for many years. Surviving, besides her husband, are a daughter, Miss Nancy Benedict of Northumberland; two sons, John of RD 2, Wellsboro, and Robert of RD 1, Mansfield; a sister, Geraldine English, of Wellsboro, and three grandchildren. The funeral was held at the church on Saturday. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. The Revs. Gregory D. Moors, her pastor, and John J. Dromazos, of ansville, officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Whitneyville United Methodist Church.

BENSON - POWLISON, Marian B.
91, of Roseville, PA, was called home to be with the Lord, January 19, 2009 at Bradford County Manor. She was born June 20, 1917 in Elmira, NY, the only child of Jerome and Mary Sweely Benson. Marian was employed as a beautician and retired from the Warren L. Miller school cafeteria. Marian was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Barbara of Mansfield, PA, James and Michele of Millerton, PA, Richard and Brenda of Covington, PA, Arthur of Mansfield, PA; 11 grandchildren, Kim, Cindy, David, Joshua, Vicky, Sarah, Amy, Amber, Darlene, Jennifer and Jason; 15 great-grandchildren, Tyler, Marlena, Noel, Celeste, Kortney, Kasey, Lauren, Kaitlen, Warren, Abigail, Eli, Ethan, Chelsea, Kevin and Tyler. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Sidney, on July 29, 2006; and a granddaughter, Diane. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Thursday, 10-11 a.m. Funeral services will follow there Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Christopher Schafer officiating. Burial in Roseville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marian's memory may be made to the Roseville United Methodist Church, 4118 Rt. 549, Mansfield, PA 16933. Sympath"e" cards may be sent to Marian's family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com. Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/20/2009
 

Walter Berguson	Milton Boyden	Kenneth Cheesman	Sara Clark

"The Willits News" [Willits, Mendocino Co., CA], Friday, 19 Dec 2008:

Graveside services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, at Valley View Cemetery in Covelo for Milton Flynn Boyden, Ph.D, who died Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at age 90. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Anker-Lucier Mortuary.
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"Ukiah Daily Journal" [Ukiah, Mendocino Co., CA], Monday, 22 Dec 2008:

Dr. Milton Flynn Boyden, 90, died December 16, 2008 -- Milton Boyden, a lifelong educator known equally for his powerful intellect and for his strong support of rural culture, died Tuesday at his home in Covelo, California. The cause was cardio-pulmonary arrest following a hip fracture and subsequent pneumonia. Home from the hospital on December 5th, he had an early Christmas at home with Joyce, his wife of 58 years, and daughter Carol. Milton was born on January 2, 1918 in Mainesburg, PA to Flynn and Angelina Boyden. Growing up on a dairy farm, Milton's home contributions began early, working with cattle and horse teams at the age of five, and learning the value of informed effort which was the hallmark of his professional career. Following his Bachelors of Science degree at Mansfield University, he served in the Pacific during World War II, flying over Nagasaki three days after the atom bomb was dropped there, and voicing his doubt about clearing the fortified beaches of southern Okinawa Island with atomic bombs. The U.S. Army Airforce awarded S/SGT Milton Boyden the Good Conduct Medal the American Campaign Medal, The Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, one Bronze Star and the World War II Victory Medal. Upon his return to the United States, Milton married the beautiful Joyce Isaacs in 1950. They remained married for life, and would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on December 30th. Their marriage was characterized by infallible kindness and mutual devotion. Dr. Boyden took his Masters of Science [1950] and Doctor of Educational Philosophy [1955] from Cornell University, focusing on Small Schools Resources. Working in the field of education on the federal, state, and local levels, he worked on the East Coast until 1963. Traveling with his family throughout the western United States in the mid-sixties, he visited rural and remote areas, gathering data on educational access for Native Americans, resource expansion in remote locations, and local strategies for delivering college prep and agricultural practices education. Always interested in small communities' efforts to secure successful futures for their children, he championed the work being done to sustain self-reliance and cultural preservation in scores of little towns. Along the way, he always found the men and women examining and documenting the fossil record of these wild places, acquiring fossil samples of the territories he visited. Arriving in Mendocino County in 1972, Milton worked as Superintendent of the Round Valley Unified School District until 1978. When California passed Proposition 13 into law, he worked tirelessly to ensure that property tax equalization would take effect to ensure sufficient income for California's rural schools with low tax bases. Upon his retirement, he worked on the board of the Covelo Volunteer Fire Department, bringing in funds to support improvements in training and equipment. Serving on the Mendocino County Board of Education from 1983 to 1991, he stood for equal access and for fiscal responsibility. As President of the Mendocino County Board of Education he focused on the Academic Enrichment Committee, Budget Committee, Policy Committee and improvement communications within the California County Boards of Education. He served on the California School Board Association's Legislative Network and Delegate Assembly, who honored him in 1990 for his outstanding contribution to California public schools and the students they serve. Home in Round Valley, Milton worked with his friends and neighbors to maintain local farms in cooperation with community partners, alleviating the effects of the star thistle and drought in native meadows through the development of perennial undergrowth and consistent harvest. He wrote grants to support post-secondary and adult education in Round Valley. Milton always maintained his faith in the ability of rural people to meet their challenges and overcome modern obstacles to community success. He remained available to everyone until the end. Dr. Milton Flynn Boyden was preceded in death by his son Milton Frank Boyden in 1981. He is survived by his wife Joyce Boyden of Round Valley, his daughter Sylvia Padilla of Ukiah, his daughter Carol Boyden of Round Valley, his son David Boyden of Hayward, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, all of whom will miss him. Graveside service will be at Valley View Cemetery Tuesday, December 23 at 2 pm. Arrangements under the care and direction of Anker-Lucier Mortuary.

Beatrice Cleveland	Harry Cole	Margaret Cummings	Rex Elder

Jane Ely	Beth Freleigh	Robert Frost	Ben Gwinn

Neal Hager	Charles Hughes	Eleanor Johns 1919-1994	Alfred Jones

JOHNS - Eleanor M. Rush, 75, of 52 St. James St., Mansfield, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1994, at home. Born Feb. 27, 1919, in Wells, she was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Wilcox Johns. Surviving are her husband, S. Colie; three daughters, Susan Rush of New Windsor, NY, Deborah Thomas of Charlotte, NC and Mary Schultz of Royersford; one brother, Winthrop Johns of N. Palm Beach, Fla.; two granddaughters. A memorial service was held Monday, Dec. 5, at the First United Presbyterian Church of Mansfield with the Rev. Dr. Thomas D. Thomas officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mansfield Area Food Pantry, 771 Lot 1, Lambs Creek Road, Mansfield, PA 16933. Arrangements were handled by the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield. - Wellsboro Gazette, December 7, 1994

Alfred E. Jones, age 49, of Mansfield, Sunday, July 3, 1966, suddenly.  Friends may call at Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, Monday 7 to 9 a.m. and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral there Wednesday at 1 p.m. Prospect Cemetery.  Survived by wife, Della Welch Jones; sons, Robert Jones of U.S. Navy, Rick Jones at home; daughter, Carol Edkin of Mansfield RD 3; Father, John H. Jones of Kinneyville; sister, Mrs. Esther Prsybyszewski; two grandchildren.  Mr. Jones drove truck for Johnson's Trucking Inc. for over 30 years; he was past president of the Ambulance Association and active in all of Tioga Counties fire activities; he was a member of the Mansfield Baptist Church.

Betty Knowlton	Marjorie Larrision	Marian Lent	Brunswick Leonard

Lena Lewis	Lorna MacCrumb	Bettie Meaker	Betty Neal

Ernest Parker	Arthur Redner	Marian Ripley	Laura Shaw

Virgnia Shaw	Margaret Shepard	Arlene Sparling	Genevieve Starkey

Robert Strange	Mary Swan Thompson	Pauline VanNorman	Marshall Webster

Marshall M. Webster, age 59 of Newark Valley, N.Y., formerly of Mansfield, Sunday, May 29, 1977. Friends are invited to call MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley, N.Y. Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in Newark Valley Baptist Church Wednesday 2 p.m. Burial in Bradford City, Pa. Survived by his wife Kathleen Radebaugh Webster; two daughters Sherry and Kathy; one son James; one brother Dewey of Campbell, N.Y.; father Dr. Myron Webster of Mansfield; five grandchildren. He was a member of the Newark Valley Baptist Church; World War II Air Corps Veteran; retired teacher from Newark Valley schools; graduate of Mansfield State College and Penn State University. He was born May 20, 1918 in Sullivan Twp., Pa. son of Myron and Jennie Dewey Webster.

Darwin Welch 1917-1993	James Wilson 1915-2002	Stanley Woodard 1916-1944	Pearl Wood

 JAMES N. WILSON
                James "Jim" N. Wilson, 86, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at the Green Home, Wellsboro.  Born May 27, 1915, in Mansfield, he was a son of Ervin W. and Dora (McConnell) Wilson. He was a self-employed mechanic and owned Wilson's Garage in Mansfield.  He and Dick Spencer then went into partnership to form Wilson and Spencer Used Cars of Mansfield.  He specialized in the repair of antique model Ford tractors. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mansfield.  Surviving are his wife, Idamae K. (Kibbie) Wilson; a son, Tom E. Wilson of  Browns Valley, Calif.; a daughter, Sylvia Kay Lynch of Olean, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a special friend and business partner, Dick Spencer; several nieces and nephews.  Preceding him in death were a son, James D. Wilson, in 1985; a brother, Harold Wilson; and sisters, Elsie Case and Eleanor Clarke. Calling hours will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Scureman's Funeral Home, Inc., 130 South Main St., Mansfield.   Funeral services will follow there at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John Whitfield officiating.  Burial will be made at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield.   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Mansfield, North Main St., Mansfield, Pa. 16933, of the American Cancer  Society, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, Pa., 17701.
 

Private First Class Stanley D. Woodard  Company E, 119th Infantry Regiment,  30th Infantry Division Hometown: Congress Street, Bradford Died of wounds 7 October 1944 Rimberg, Germany Age: 27 Buried: Mansfield, PA Repatriated: December 1947 Submitted August 2010 by Larry Hagar, nephew of Stanley Woodard

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