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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
4
Barre daily Times discusses Goddard seminary plans for a mid June 1919 gathering to mark the 50th anniversary, urging graduates, former students and friends to assemble. It notes the 46th commencement today and outlines a program to enlist interest, arrange hospitable entertainment, and build toward a rousing semi centennial in 1919.
Williamstown Briggs plans summer additions to its farm barn including a 12 foot wide extension on one end and a large new structure. Lower level will house stock pens and tools, upper level hay storage. John A. Perry and Leslie J. Wins oversee carpentry work. Dr. EK B Watson attended a Washington County Medical association meeting in Waterbury. Mrs. Watson and others accompanied him to Middlesex and visited Miss Hattie M. Briggs. Congregational church service at 10:45, sermon on The Gospel of Christ for the Men of To-day, Sunday school at noon. Union meeting at 7:30 in the Methodist church. FL meeting Tuesday 7:30. Christ's Call to the Young Men of Today noted. Twin boys born September to Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Brockway. Brockway is an electrician on the U S ship Brooklyn. Christian Endeavorers hold service Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Forrest Seaver district schoolhouse. large turnout last time, cordial invitations extended.
East Barre urges all residents to attend a June carnival in the opera house hall, inviting everyone to come enjoy the community event and activities.
We thank neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy during our recent retirement. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Angus D. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Smith Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Evans.
Continued from page one the ceremony lauded the film projection work and the graduating class. Minn Helen M. Bisbee of Wallafield gave the valedictory in a solemn tone addressing four years at Goddard to classmates faculty and friends. Principal Hollister distributed diplomas as graduates sang in reflection and gratitude.
Beulah Tillotson and Rev Fortier led the benediction while Lyman Whitcomb presided. Helen M Bisbee served as vice president, Katherine H LeBaron as secretary, and Charles G Pitkin as treasurer in the church meeting.
Goddard’s commencement week featured a prize speaking contest drawing large alumni and student crowds. Eight strong entries competed under judges Rev. L. Scott, Miss Grace Blake, and Mrs. Lola Allbee Loudon, with Kathleen Lefarron winning first prize for girls for The Bear Story and William A. Quinn taking first among boys for A Message to Garcia.
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Audience applauded all selections as the contest closely followed past Goddard traditions. The event drew polite opinions from listeners who have heard prize speaking in previous years, affirming the high standards maintained by the participants.
An adjourned Goddard Alumni gathering elected officers including President Rev. Clinton L. Scott of Northfield and secretary-treasurer Blanche J. Tilden of Barre. Vice presidents listed were Otis G. Ball Ferrisburg Ira Rich Kent Boston Harvey E. Averill Barre Weston A. Cate Tokio Japan. Loyalist committees named Miss Julia A. Holland O K Hollister Carl D. Waterman and life trustee Don V. Camp. Prize speech fund approved.
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