Many from area earn UVM degrees
Vermont’s 188th commencement saw 63 local students among 1,538 undergraduates and 91 graduate students honored. Bennington County grads included Aviingjn Day, Lyra Josephson, Nancy Sounds, Ken Reed, and Kevin Beattie among others, with awards across business, sciences, education, and nursing.
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Burlington
Vermont
University of Vermont
Bennington County
College of Arts and Sciences
Linde
Day
Mer
Williams T. Day
Feward J. Gauthler
Erect
Eware G. Ghubhler
Bonne Ti
Heke
Barber
Lyra G. Josephson
Tustell
Geilemen
Joan B
Record numbers graduate at Castleton State College
Castleton State College marked a record commencement with 108 degrees awarded by CSC President Harold Abel. Among 193 B.S. degrees, 63 B.A. degrees, 45 nursing diplomas, and 21 associate degrees in arts and general studies, business or criminal justice were conferred. Speaker John Downs of Shelburne urged perseverance in higher education. Notables receiving BA and AA degrees include Aime Willis Zoufaly, Sally Ameden Zoulaly, John Andrew Poljacik, Katherine Elizabeth Roberts, Deborah Ann LaVigne, Ellen B. Lorenzo, Paul S. Mangan, Larry Albert LaBarge, Diana Lynne Gickings, Kathy Ann Kiley, Caral Ann Carey, Robert John Stannard, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castleton
Castleton State College
CSC
Harold Abel
Aime Willis Zoufaly
Sally Ameden Zoulaly
Manchester Depot
John Andrew Poljacik
Katherine Elizabeth Roberts
Old Bennington
Deborah Ann LaVigne
North Bennington
John H. Mayden
Aclington
Ellen B. Lorenzo
Paul S. Mangan
Arlington
Larry Albert LaBarge
Bennington
Diana Lynne Gickings
East Dorset
Kathy Ann Kiley
Caral Ann Carey
Shaftsbury
Robert John Stannard
South Dorset
St Joseph Graduation Faces Protests at Open Campus Ceremony
At St Joseph College a traditional graduation on an open lawn ended with a protest by about 10 students. Signs urged staff changes and denounced budget use while the administration and crowd observed in silence. The event included an all-day pace with rain and a buffet for graduates, and a list of graduates across multiple associate degrees and programs. The protest highlighted grievances over student activity funding and campus conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bussell
Regan L. Sholtz
Samara A. Sealth
Lee Mt. Whinple
Hele S. Wofaick
Senny Maltory
A.B.S
Deborah A. Barthel
Priscila L Zoller
Anita St. Catealtz
Pamela B. Siemesa
Linda J. Crosstox
Cleaner A <Andon
Eileen M.delisle
Theresa A.penolt
Sean A
Donahue
St. Joseph
New Monument Inn
Arlington man injured in two car crash at Bradford and Main
An Arlington resident, Jeffrey M. Galusha, 18, was treated and released after a knee injury from a Saturday morning two car crash at Bradford and Main in Arlington. Galusha, driving a 1966 Plymouth, collided with a 1971 Chevrolet station wagon driven by Robert J. Kinney, 47, of Bennington. Both vehicles suffered moderate damage. Police report Galusha was southbound on Bradford and Kinney westbound on Main at 7:50 am. Additional weekend incidents in Bennington include damage to the porch at 164 North St when Annie M. Greene, 26, of Bennington, in a 148 Oldsmobile, was reportedly struck by an unknown vehicle in the North Street lot at 10:27 pm. The car sustained no discernible damage. A separate two-car crash occurred at 4:07 pm Sunday on County Street near School Street with a 1972 Pinto involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Peat
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bradford
Main
Jeffrey M. Galusha
Robert J. Kinney
Bennington
Galusha
Kinney
North St
Oldsmobile
Annie M. Greene
Greene
North Street
School Street
Dennis M. Green
Richard K. Knapp
School St
Main Street
Patricia A. Farnum
South Street
East Main
Ford
S Euck
Oaline
Vermont
Funeral Honors and Local Officials Attend Bennington Death
Funeral services for Mr. Holden drew honorary bearers William Ripley Thomas Flint John Teele and Norton Barber. Deacons ushers named Arthur Dewey David Crowell Fred Smith and Stephen Lincoln attended from OW First Church. Banquet groups included Bennington and Vermont Bar Associations Rotary Club YMCA officials and law enforcement. Burial at Old Bennington Cemetery followed prayers by Reverend Street. Police investigate two vehicle collisions involving a 1972 Ford station wagon and a 1964 Mercury sedan with Vermont plates 1504B.
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William P. Ripley
Thomas Flint
John W. Teele
Norton Barber
OW First Church
Arthur J. Dewey
David Crowell
Fred W.o. Smith
Stephen A. Lincoln
Bennington County Bar Association
Vermont Bar Association
Bennington Rotary Clubs
YMCA
Vermont State Ymca
Memorial Program by Cora B Whitney School Students
Children from Cora B Whitney School Grades 1 and 2 present a Pre Memorial Tay program at Bennington Elementary All Purpose Room Tuesday at 7 pm. Directed by Lucy Drickamer with Ethel Hamilton at the piano the show features patriotic songs and recitations including The Star Spangled Banner This Is My Country America the Beautiful and God Bless America. Parents and friends are invited.
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Cora B. Whitney
Bennington
Lucy Drickamer
Ethel Hamilton
America
Brotherhood
MAU board faces vote issues at Mt Anthony meeting
Mt Anthony Union High School directors meet at 7 20 p m to discuss advisory referendums on board appointment power and at large versus single district elections. The questions carry no legal weight but prompt review as the district considers bus contracts staff changes and the right to know law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Toyics
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Tyro
Loval Gareth Bus Co
Hospital Notes May 13 1023 admissions and births
In Bennington area hospital notes list admissions Tolend Ray Ketchum Edward Hurley and others on May 13 1023 plus discharges Helen Achilles Mrs Leslie Boupton and daughter Cambridge N Y and several Bennington area residents. Births include Mr and Mrs Raymond Vogel Hoosick Falls a son May 15 and Mr and Mrs Arnold Abramson Manchester Depot a son May 18.
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Tolend Ray Ketchum
Hennington
Edward Hurley
North Poward
Helen Achilles
Manchester
Leslie Boupton
Cambridge
N.Y
Christine Morrissey
Bennington
Kimberley Cross
North Bennington
Kenneth McClellan
Willian Harrik Jr
Kathleen Hamilton
Pownal
Bella Burgess
Gerry Pierce
Alice Connell
Clifort Graham
Marlin Harrington
Staftsbury
Michael Davenport
Ethel Waite
Kathy Hogan
Beverly Violette
Isa Dahl
Barbera Pah
Arlington
Janice Doehrer
Diane Morse
Myron Lake Sr
Marguerite Smith
Colletta Mears
Sandra Bushee
Beni Walter Robinson
Dick Falls
Aaton Walden
Mabel Bevis
Shaftsbury
Kipp
Raymond Vogel
High St
Hoosick
Arnold Abramson
Manchester Depot
Signing Near for Bennington Elderly Housing Contract
A signing of the Bennington elderly housing contract is expected soon after HUD approval. Representatives from the Bennington Housing Authority the federal HUD the turnkey contractor Holiday Park Roslyn Long Island and general contractor F L Hoffman Co Albany work on legal language and floor details amid ongoing discussions. The parties expect final HUD sign off and an eventual start within a week with officials noting no major problems.
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Bennington
Manchester
Bennington Housing Authority
Federal
Department of Housing and Order Development
Holiday Park
Roslyn
Long Island
F.L. Hoffman Co
Albany
Housing Authority
Hamilton L. Shields
Hall W. Cush
Sage City Symphony Nears Cultural Milestone In North Kenington
Music review lauds the Sage City Symphony as a thriving all volunteer ensemble in North Kenington. Under Louis Calabro, the orchestra draws strong local support from Shaftsbury Bennington and Sage City with donations backing its growth. The second concert featured Brahms Tragic Overture a soprano soloist and Shostakovich Ninth Symphony, praised for its informal charm and potential for outdoor family audiences. The piece notes ongoing financial fragility yet calls the ensemble a fait accompli and a valuable community asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoffrey Chapman
Louis Calabra
Sage City
Kenington
SCS
Shaftsbury
Bennington
Calabro
North Bennington
Brahms
Stephanie ‘Urash
Richard Strauss
Shostakovich
Sage City Symphony
Break at Orvis ends with four to five year sentence
In Manchester District Court Judge John P. Morrissey sentenced Gabriel H. Beazley to not less than four nor more than five years in Windsor State Prison for breaking and entering at Orvis Sporting Goods. Co-defendants John Jeffries and Paul Caruso, both of New York City, pleaded guilty and await sentencing later this week.
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John Jeffries
Paul
Caruso
Six Windham County teens charged in camp breakins
Six teenagers from Jamaica Newfane West Townshend and Londonderry faced multiple daytime breaking and entering charges in Bennington District Court. States Attorney Moss declined comment pending further dispositions as more arrests are expected. Joint investigation by Winhall and State Police led to the arrests.
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Jamaica
Newfane
West Townshend
Londonderry
Bennington District Court
Neil S. Moss
Winhall
Michael Newton
George Hatidad
Joy P. Morrissey
Newton
George A. Rose
Walter Bonn
Obituaries from Bennington area honor long illness deaths
A string of notices from Bennington area papers announce the deaths of Mrs. Lillien Parvis 77 of Bennington widow of Edgar L. Parvis, Miss Blanche Vincent 90 formerly of Bennington and Manchester, Edward W. Sears 64 of Wells, Professor Edward Castle 69 of Winhall, Clinton Sar Cole 48 of Manchester Depot, Eximund J. Bourn 38 of Manchester Depot, and others. Each obituary lists birthplaces, family survivors, funeral arrangements at Mahar Funeral Home or Brewster Funeral Home, calling hours, and burial sites, with affiliations to churches and veteran groups. Memorials are requested to benefit local rescue or heart funds where noted.
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Edgar L. Farvis
Lillien
Parvis
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Edgar L. Parvis
Grafton
N.Y
William and
Libby (Haywood) Stearns
Bowen Road
Bennington
Fred Stearns
R.D
Hoosick Falls
Temple St
Hutland
Raymond
Mary) Sutton
Countryside Estates
Rutland
Lyons
Mich
John M
Mary
Kenjam) Vincent
Petersburg
E-Z Mills
Union Carbide
Cooper's Needle Shop
Harry Bogtmann
Manchester
Barry
Edna) Bootmann
Mahar & Son
Robert Clayton
Zion Episcopal Church
Meadowisr Cemetery
Edward W. Sears
Edward
Winhall
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
William E
Clara ( Bosworth) Castle
Peter W. Castle
Castle
Boston
Hansom Walbridge Funeral Home
Clinton Sar Cole
Earl
Leola (Kiddy) Cole
Townshend
Burr & Burton Seminary
Doris Towne
Arlington
Cole
David Beckwith
Harned Fowler
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Tington
Everett
Barbara
Charles Eddy
Manchester Depot
Brewster Vumeral
VFW
Factory Paint
Eximund J. Bourn
Donald Carr Monarch
Marian Bretvster
Roger
Clifford
Tony
Dana
Alecta) Eaton
Pittsford
Debbie
Shela
Terry Lynn
John Bown
Noreen Shores
Jennie Sweeney
Wyneta Bourn
Barbara Compney
Beverly Slade
Georgia Mae Secoy
Aclington
Brewster Funeral Home
Manchester Center
Order of Eagles Aerie 281
Eagles
Richad Olmstead
Manchester First
Bennington Briefs Firemen Meeting and Local Gatherings
A Battle Day meeting for all Bennington firemen is set for tonight at 7 30 at the Stark Hose ranms. The Women's Auxiliary to the Bennington County Medical Society meets Tuesday May 22 at 12 45 p m at Four Chimneys Restaurant. VFW Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 8 p m at the VFW rooms. Vermont State Police Auxiliary gathers Wednesday night at 7 30 at the Shaftsbury barracks with Knights of Columbus council meeting at 7 40 p m Tuesday.
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Bennington
Stark Hose
Bennington County Medical Society
Four Chimneys
Vermont
Shaftsbury Barracks
Knights of Columbus Council
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Molltea
Mra
Molilea
Nancy J. Sounds
Mee
Samuel H. Ravids
Amy J. Worthington
Mrawillam
Workington
Degset
Gayl B. Heinz
Ste
Heine
Lisa
Bennet
Edvin
Bennett
Dennis Aideon
Bits
Robert
Edson
Lynn M. Driscull
Frederic Deiscoll
Macgela L. Holley
Douglas F. Holley
Pownal Certer
Andrew E. MrKreven
Airs
Edward McKeen Shadsbury
Ken D. Reed
Hiel T. Reed
Scott J
Griffin
Mrr
Birs
Eugene F. Griffin
Yachetor
Science
Alan R. Strobridge
Norman R. Strobridge
Geaker
Kevin A. Beattie
Orrin M. Beattie
North
Corre i*. Gane
Loyal W. Pratt
James Shea
College of Technology
B.S
Neil R. Mattison
Gerald G. Mattison
Marry B. Woodworth
Robert H. Woodworth
North Hennington
Division of Health Sciences
School of Nursing
Sua B. Irie
James A. Rulogeant
Readsboro
School of Allied Wealth Science
Bsa Bennington
Helen E. Ordway
Harrison C.ordway
Mary J. Ditaviano
Join Otliviana
Wendy H. Whalen
D'Arcy Whaten
North Heentingtos
Sandra M. Hewitt
Merritt S. Hewitt Jr
le Als
Pield Artillery
College of Medition
James M- Hétis
Riva Betts
Ates
Lawrence J. Moss
Avraham Moskovitz
Charles G. Hubbell
Charles B. Hubbell
South Hurlington
James R. McGurn Jr
James 2. MecGurn
John Downs
SL Downsbury
State Colleges Board of Trustees
Governor's Commission On the Administration of Justice
Wartin
Bariier
SL Joseph
Degres In Arts
A.A
Carolyn A. Barker
Janine M. Blachard
Gaylaine Blanchelle
Michele M. Breaner
Linda Moores
George J. Cook
Peter K. Cross
Rene A. Flandreau
Victor K. Harwood Jr
Collen ¥. Keena
Thomas
Lisby
Margaret E. McCrea
Riche
Mears
van J. Misura
Joanne M. Murphy
Albert T. Peslow
Susart
Peis
Christopher A. Pisto
Marat Jenner
Rose M. Schreskl
F Richard Words
Dtaree
Richard J
Waldoc. Holden
Waldo Colemart Holden
First Congregational Church
Thomas Street
Williamstown
J.F. Flagg
MAU
Horn
Pittefield General Unit
Berkshire Medical Center
Christopher
Hichard Hill
Pittsfield
Bill
Ueone
Beirnington
William Cone
Me. Cone
Matthew
Music Review
Orvis
Windsor
New York City
Oliver W. Virta
Gary F. Kinney
Ginda Statin
John F. Masden
Virta
Lea FL Parker
Heningto
Edward Coyne
Tne
Ball
Parker
Coyne
Floyd Passardi
Pitt Éfeld
Morrissey
Robert Cummings
Windham County
Rose
Joseph F. Boyle Jit
Horn Camp
Haddad
Marcel
Everett L. Kingsbury
Jamasca
Bonn
Janette L. Morrison
William HA. Dayton
Wall
Wells
Emma Laing Stevens
Granville
Alexander and
Rosa
Reed) Sears
Sears
Modern Woodmen of America
Wells Methodial Church
Beilah Hyatt
George H. Sears
Anna Billings
West Bridgewater
Robert M. King
David C. Newkirk
Wells Cemetery
Sastle
Clinton E. Cole
Frdmund J. Bourn
Bennington Briefs
VFW Auxilary
Zenith
Byte Maberes
Bennington Hearing Aid Center
Kenneth A. Beauchemin
S. Bennington
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