Obituary for Rollo G. Elwell WWII veteran dies at 57
Rollo George Elwell 57 a World War II veteran died at the Veterans Administration Hospital in White River Junction after a brief illness. Born Feb 19 1904 in Bennington he was a former highway and bridge worker and last employed by Polygraphic Co of America in North Bennington. He belonged to American Legion Post 69 Arlington. He survived by five brothers and several sisters and nieces and nephews. Funeral at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home with Rev Frank Grippin. Visitation today 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. New Year’s night 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollo G. Elwell
Rollo George Elwell
Veterans’ Administration
White River Junction
Arthur and
Alice (Elwell) Elwell
Bennington
Norman Stratton
Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home
Frank W. Grippin
First Methodist Church
Sunderland Sargood, Longtime Sunderland Resident, Dies
George Burton Sargood, 61, a Sunderland native and handyman, died Friday at Putnam Memorial Hospital in Bennington after a short illness. He was born June 10, 1900, to George and Nettie Sargood and attended local schools. Survivors include five daughters.
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Sunderland
George Burton Sargood
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington
Mr. Sargood
George
Nettie (Sharkey) Sargood
Daugh
Charles W Kraushaar Funeral Services Held in New York
Charles W Kraushaar 56 former Bennington resident and longtime New York City figure dies in New York City. He served in World War II and later ran the White Pillars Inn on the Troy Road. Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Campbell Funeral Home Chapel in New York City with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Charles W. Kraushaar
Bennington
New York City
Campbell Funeral Home
Kraushaar
Juster Art Gallery
E- 79Th St
John
Antoinette Kraushaar
Madison Ave
Christmas at Shaftsbury Families and School Program
The Shaftsbury area notes Christmas gatherings with the Stacy-Tel and Kane families visiting relatives in Manchester and Madison, with many Bennington and Pittsfield residents returning home. A busy school week included Santa visits for first four grades, class parties, and a two part Christmas program directed by Ruth Watkin featuring a Family Christmas and Nativity themes.
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Mary Mattison
Vance Stacy
Chester Taft
Manchester
Edward Carlisle
Robert Daehn
Queens City
N.Y
Glen Carlisle
Jesse Strong
William Strong
Pittsfield
Donald Strong
Lanesboro
Mass
Arthur Robinson
Bennington
Jim Myers
North Bennington
Joanne Strong
Kanaan Kane
Madison
Mrs. Kane
Betty Downing
John Wilson
Donald
Peter
Lynne
Pennfield
Bliss Hulet
Santa
Ruth Watkin
Rotary Club Ski Tow Area Opens At Mt Anthony
The Mt Anthony Country Club ski tow opens today and will run Saturdays Sundays and holidays when snow allows. Thomas D Cook Jr in charge said hours are 930 am to dark on Saturdays and holidays and noon to dark on Sundays. Children without proper safety gear are barred. bindings are on sale locally. Lessons for beginners offered with volunteer instructors sought via Cook or slope staff.
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Mt. Anthony Country Club
Thomas D. Cook Jr
Cook
Bennington
Poll Tax Deadline Set For Monday
The deadline for payment of poll taxes to vote in the upcoming March meetings is Monday. Mrs. Julia K. Nash, tax collector, announced her office at 303 Weeks St. will be open this afternoon and evening to help delinquent taxpayers.
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Julia K. Nash
Evening program praised for enjoyment and execution
The report commends those in charge and everyone involved for a very enjoyable and entertaining evening, highlighting the success of the entire program.
Freeman Perry 18 Dies of Coronary Thrombosis
Autopsy for Freeman Perry 18 finds death caused by coronary occlusion due to thrombosis. He collapsed near home in White Creek after dining at Fiesta Restaurant. A St Joseph Business College student and Shaffe’s employee, he graduated Cambridge Central High School last year. Funeral set for Sunday at Spurr Funeral Chambers with Rev. Clinton Carter officiating.
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White Creek
N.Y
Freeman Perry
Charles Cole
Cambridge
Washington County
Joseph Lebowich
Saratoga Springs
Ferry
William Perry
Mary McClellan Hospital
Fiesta
Perry
St. Joseph Business College
Bennington
Shaffe’s Men’s Shop
Cambridge Central High School
Spurr
Clinton Carter
Jermain Methodist Church
Youth given suspended sentence for regional thefts
William H. Jones III a 17 year old North Adams youth linked to thefts across Massachusetts Vermont and New York was adjudged a delinquent minor and given a suspended sentence to Weeks School with probation and restitution terms. Shaftsbury youth Howard Moffitt 17 was found in violation of probation and jailed four to six months. Additional respondents faced traffic related fines.
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William H. Jones III
North Adams
Mass
Massachusetts
Vermont
New York
Daniel Holland
Howard Moffitt
Shaftsbury
Moffitt
House of Correction
Maurice L. Tetreault
Adams
Michael E. Hogan
Washington Ave
Thomas H. Ryan
West Main St
Hogan
White Creek Official to Officiate Burial at Center White Creek
An officiant from White Creek will preside at the funeral service this afternoon with interment in the family plot at Center White Creek cemetery. Family members expect guests to arrive for the Home service this afternoon and evening.
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White Creek
White Creek Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elizabeth Waterman
Hanson
Jennie Dlouginski
Waterbury
Marjorie Crosley
Brockton
Violet Darling
Fitchville
Arlington
Evelyn Sherman
Fred
Stevens
Charles W. Grande
East Arlington
George B. Sargood
W. Kraushaar
Art Ward
ART Ward's
Ben Mont Ave
Bennington, Vt
Drysdale’s Infant Dept
Gayette
Carter
Drysdale’s
PLAID
Fran Stacy
Rotary Club
Rotary
Harran Alzaid
Kuwait
George Halaby
Iraq
Mt. Anthony
Yee Yiggl Drug Store
Home Furniture Co
Atkins Jewelers
Baby
Main Street
Michols
Nichols
North Star
Convenient Union St
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