German Printing Exhibit At Williams Chapin Library
Rare samples from Gutenberg to Zapf showcase over 50 works in printing, typography, and illustration. Notable items include the Catholicon of 1460 and Fust Schoffer New Testament 1462, with Durer woodcuts and 16th century Nuremberg presses. Exhibit runs through February 15 with free public admission and hours Monday to Friday 9 to 12 and 1 to 5, Saturdays 9 to 12.
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Williamstown
Mass
Chapin Library
Williams College
Gutenberg
Zapf
Fust & Schoffer
Koberger
Boethius
Quentell
Zavier
Albrecht Durer
Schonsperger
Maxmillian I
Nuremberg
Tycho Brahe
de Bry
Cranach the Elder
Hans Beham
Jost Amman
van de Passe
Franz Aspruck
Book Salesmen Survive Snowy Sierra Ordeal
Tom Penland aided Paul Froelich and James Ginrich after the two salesmen spent 15 days trapped in a snowbound car in the Sierra. They traversed hip-deep snow to Penland’s cabin, were found by a sheriff’s constable, and recovered without hospitalization. They used advertising materials for warmth and the car heater until fuel ran out.
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Sierra
Tom Penland
Paul Froelich
Pleasant Hill
Calif
James Ginrich
Sudbury
Ontario
Penland
Scouting in Action Draws 1300 to Bennington Armory
About 1300 visitors toured the Bennington Armory last Saturday to view Scouting in Action. Ferdinand Bongartz of Manchester chaired the event with Taconic District BSA. The display featured a full size Indian tepee, firemaking demos, ropework, and crafts. More than 100 Girl Scouts sang, booths showcased camping and cooking, and a massing of colors opened the program. The day closed with a large Friendship Circle and taps. Local volunteers supported ticketing, photography, programing, and booth setup from Manchester, Arlington, North Bennington, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Armory
Ferdinand Bongartz
Manchester
Taconic
BSA
Jonathan Dwyer
North Bennington
Bongartz
Armory Hall
Larry Kemmerer
Paul Clermont
Edwin Sweeney
James L. Woodard
Arlington
John Hannon
Robert Reynolds
Robert E. West
Fred Miller
Booth
Stanley Zecher
Stanley Hinkley
Booth Construction
Ray Lovely
Arlington couple celebrates 25th wedding anniversary
Former Arlington residents Mr. and Mrs. George Hess were honored at a Saturday dinner in West Arlington to mark their 25 years of marriage. The Hesses wed February 10 1939 in St Pauls Catholic Church Manchester. They have three sons Harold, Robert and Peter.
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Arlington
George Hess
West Arlington
Laurie Hess
Harold
Bellevue
Nebr
Robert
Peter
Schenectady
N.Y
Hesses
Hess
Schenectady Chemical Co
New York
Vermont
West Arlington Community Rooms
Betti Play Cast At Williams Betti Play Cast At Williams
Adams Memorial Theatre and Williams College Chapel announce Ugo Betti play The Queen and the Rebels to be staged Feb 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. in Thompson Memorial Chapel directed by G. E. Traylor with Heather Ogilvy Anne Anderson John Demarco Joe Bessey Ted Cornell and others in the cast admission free no reservations. Americans discretionary income has risen since 1940 while college costs have tripled says Robert J. Keir of The Tuition Plan of New Hampshire Inc noting income growth from 25 to 136 billion and private four year college cost from 3700 to 11200.
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Williamstown
Mass
Adams Memorial Theatre
Williams College Chapel
Ugo Betti
Thompson Memorial Chapel
G. E. Traylor
AMT
Heather Ogilvy
Anne Anderson
John Demarco
Joe Bessey
Ted Cornell
Concord
N. H
Williams College Announces Faculty Sabbaticals And Appointments
Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, trustees approved two sabbaticals four leaves of absence one resignation and a new part time administrative assistant. Robert C L Scott and John W Chandler receive sabbaticals for the next terms while Luther Mansfield J Hodge Markgraf Robinson Hollister Jr and William Jay Smith take one year leaves beginning July 1. Mrs Anthony Frieri resigns to join the University of Buffalo. David A Booth is named part time administrative assistant to coordinate summer institutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
Mass
Williams College
Robert C. L. Scott
J. Leland Miller
John W. Chandler
Luther S. Mansfield
Oenor
J. Hodge Markgraf
Robinson G. Hollister Jr
William Jay Smith
Anthony Frieri
University of Buffalo
David A. Booth
Shaftsbury Gives Sabin Polio Vaccine to 180 People
At Shaftsbury School on Wednesday February 5, 180 people received Sabin oral polio vaccine Type I. Recipients ranged from pre schoolers to young adults with staff including Miss Jennie Sterling and nurses from Shaftsbury and Bennington. Labin vaccine Type 3 planned for March 18.
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Shaftsbury
Jennie Sterling
State Department of Health
Madalyn Green
Francis Gibney
Bennington
Rachel Kinney
Robert Flynn
Arthur Jones
Benjamin Hulett
Shaftsbury School Association
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TWE Vermont Bank and Trust CO
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Memate
Mienea
CEPOL
Mweam
Oeronalr
Grattleror
Rutland
Benmineton Olllows Falls
Chester
Timothy Lincourt
Bennington Troop 45
Bennington County
Arlingtonians
Arlington and Vicinity
Wallingford
Utica
Granville
Salem
North Adams, Mass
Main Street
Drysdale’s
Fessor
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