Bennington 77 regiment seeks enlistees for reenactment
About 30 people gathered on May 5 at the Battle of Bennington headquarters behind the Blackfriar Tavern as 18th century muskets and tomahawk throwing were demonstrated. The Bennington Regiment plans a 1777 style reenactment, with enlistment open and meetings set for May 19 at 7 p.m. at the Blackfriar Tavern. Contact James Cassatti, Bruce Beh, or Roger Jewett to join.
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Bennington
Blackfriar Tavern
Eugene R. Kosche
Bennington Museum
al Martin
Silver Grays
Adams
Mass
Karol J. Stefanski
John W. O’hearn
James Cassatti
Norwich University
Canal Street
Readsboro
Bruce Beh
Roger Jewett
Battle Headquarters
Funeral services for Isabelle E Pope in Arlington
Isabelle Eleanor Pope died May 5 at her Arlington home. Funeral services were held May 9 at St James Episcopal Church with Rev. John Adams and others officiating. Bearers from American Legion Post 69 and Battenhill Grange honored her memory. Burial followed at West Arlington Cemetery.
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Isabelle Eleanor Pope
Arlington
St. James Episcopal Church
John Adams
Lawrence Sherwin
Guy Kagey
Thomas Ryan
Paul Pike
Gerald Pike
Richard Dahm
American Legion Post 69
Robert Huck
John Whalen
Freeman McManus
Gerald Raftery
Dahm
Hanson-Walbridge
Battenhill Grange
West Arlington
Pope
West Arlington Cemetery
Fr. Adams
Kagey
Harriman to Speak at Murphy Inauguration at Bennington College
Former New York Governor Harriman will be principal speaker at Bennington College to inaugurate Joseph S. Murphy as the seventh president on May 15. Harriman, 86, has long been active in international relations and diplomacy, and is expected to address a crowd of 1,200 on the value of a liberal arts education and the modern educational process.
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W. Averell Harriman
Joseph S. Murphy
Bennington College
Harriman
New York
Murphy
Banner
Kathleen “Puff” Mortimer
Thomas P Brockway
Mortimer
Bennington
College
Hadassah Dessert Card Party Next Week at Mt Anthony
The Bennington Hadassah chapter hosts its annual dessert card party Tuesday May 17 at Mt Anthony Country Club with a 7 15 dessert buffet. Attendees may play cards or word games and table prizes are donated by Fienberg Stores. Proceeds benefit the Hadassah Medical Organization.
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Bennington
Hadassah
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Fienberg Stores
U.S
St Joe's SVC Alumni Plan May Weekend Reunion
Southern Vermont College alumni and recent graduates will sponsor an annual reunion May 13 to 15. The weekend features dance bands parties discussions and a State of the College address in a lively campus gathering.
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Southern Vermont College
St. Joseph College
St. Joe’s
Southern Vermont
Emblem Club plans May meeting and June finale
Emblem Club will meet May 12 at 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge to plan the season finale in June. On May 14 President Thomas A. Gee will report. Friday night 8 to 12 at Mt. Anthony Motor Inn Frank Fortin hosts music by the Golden Oldies. Saturday features faculty talks on management and medical science and an alumni softball game.
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Emblem Club
Elks Lodge
Thomas A. Gee
Mt. Anthony Motor Inn
Frank Fortin
Ray Murray
Priscilla Butler
Mit
Leo Dana
Elks Club
Gee
KPS Express
Wayne Massari
Loo Dana
SVC
Mt Anthony High hosts annual student science exhibit
Mt Anthony Union High School will display more than 100 student science projects Thursday May 12 from 1 to 2 p.m. in first floor northeast science classrooms. Admission is free and open to all. students will be on hand to explain their work and discuss their studies.
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Mt. Anthony Union High School
Eagles Aerie 1861 Honors Mothers of the Year in Bennington
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Bennington held a Saturday party in the Eagle Rooms to honor the Eagle Mother of the Year. Julia Gates, a charter member and 25 year auxiliary member, was named Honorary Mother of the Year and received a gold orchid pin and walnut plaque. Mary Green was chosen Mother of the Year and given a gold orchid and mother’s pin.
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Order of Eagles
Aerie
Eagle
Bennington
Julia Gates
Mary Green
Bennington community notices mix of meetings and events
Local groups announce events and notices in Bennington. Le Leche League discusses breastfeeding and weaning at 103 Coolidge Ave with social hour, donations for a baby bazaar. Winetasting party May 14 at Earnharts home, $6 per couple. Mothers of Twins Club meets May 11 at Catamount School with Eleanor Avery. 4-H Drama Club presents Calamity Jane May 12 13 14 at St Peter’s Church. Duke University graduation May 8 for Paul Newton Riddle. Car wash fundraisers by Baptist Youth Fellowship and Mt Anthony Health Occupation students. FOE Ladies Aux election May for Eagles rooms. Dr W A Christmas closes practice June 17. Shea offices close May 18 and May 20 21 27 28. Shea Homepac advertising.
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Bennington la Leche League
Collins
Coolidge Ave
Marie Watson
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Mary Green Foe
Bennington Briefs
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Mrs. Kaiser
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John P. Riddle Sr
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