25th reunion of the Bendi Class of 1952 at Paradise Restaurant
The Bendi Class of 1952 held its 25th reunion on August 20 1977 at the Paradise Restaurant. A cocktail hour and dinner preceded dancing by the Universals from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The photo lists numerous attendees in three rows including Margaret Paskiewicz, Patricia Harrington Betit, Mary Doyle Gardner, Janet Reed Mifflin, and Betty Semple among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise
Universals
Lewis Betii
Clarence Betit
Roy Farnum
Gene Krawczyk
Ron Alderman
Bob Harrington
Dawn (Mausert) Clarke
Glenn Thurber
Kit Vail
Bearor Connors wedding held in East Dorset
Mary Anne Connors daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert C Connors of North Dorset and James Michael Bearor son of Mr and Mrs Francis Bearor of East Middlebury were united in marriage July 23 at noon in St Jerome s Church East Dorset The Rev Brendan Lawlor performed the double ring ceremony Dorothy Flagg organist provided the music The bride wore a textured polyester Empire Style gown with lace and daisy trim and a fingertip veil The bridal party included Kellie Parcell maid of honor Bonnie and Cindy Bearer Diane Giddings as bridesmaids Peter Bearer best man Ushers were Thomas Smith III George Connors Jr and Bill Bearer Laurie Bearer ring bearer Joshua Smith The reception was at the Worthy Inn Manchester The couple will reside in East Middlebury and the bride teaches business education at Addison Vocational Union High School while the groom works there at Agway Petroleum Inc After a wedding trip out West.
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Dorset
Mary Anne Connors
Robert C. Connors
North Dorset
James Michael Bearor
Francis Bearor
East Middlebury
St. Jerome’s Church
East Dorset
Brendan Lawlor
Dorothy Flagg
Norma Bell
Kellie Parcell
New Buffalo
Mich
Bonnie
Cindy Bearer
Diane Giddings
Peter Bearer
Thomas Smith III
George Connors Jr
Bill Bearer
Laurie Bearer
Addison Vocational Union High School
Middlebury
Bearor
Agway Petroleum Inc
East
Williamstown Couple Announces Engagement of Gordon and Silver
Marilyn Frances Gordon of Williamstown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert S. Gordon, to Michael F. Silver of Bennington. Miss Gordon holds a 1975 Elmira College BA and works at North Adams Hoosac Savings Bank. Silver, a 1974 Johnson State College alum, serves in the Vermont House of Representatives and leads Jurassic LTD Inc. Wedding planned for October 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert S. Gordon
Hathorne Road
Williamstown
Mass
Marilyn Frances
State Road
Michael F. Silver
Francis J. Silver
Safford St
Bennington
Miss Gordon
Elmira College
Elmira
N.Y
North Adams- Hoosac Savings Bank
Silver
Johnson State College
Johnson
Vermont
House of Representatives
Jurassic Ltd, Inc
Waterbury
Bennington community notices and events summary
Bennington briefs list several local meetings and events. Vermont Dental Care Program holds its annual board meeting Sept 13 at 6 p.m. at Bethany Church Montpelier. Women of the Moose meet Sept 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Moose Hall with initiation and social. dues to Bessie Burgess by Sept 30. Mt Anthony Union High School chorus rehearsal tonight at 7:30 for the choral pops concert. St Joseph Southern Vermont College Alumni Association says DJ Johnny Williams will attend Happy Daze ’50s Dance Sept 17, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., tickets $2 at local outlets or at door. Vermont Educational Television Channel 79 returns on air with Bennington translator repairs completed on Mt Anthony. James J Fayette of Shelburne elected a vice president of the University of Vermont Alumni Association.
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The
Vermont Dental Care Program
Bethany Church
State Street
Montpelier
Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
Bessie Burgess
Mt. Anthony Union High School Chorus Room
Bennington County Choral Society
St. Joseph Southern Vermont College Alumni Association
Johnny Williams
WPTR
Evans’ News
the Pharmacy
Vermont National Bank
Vermont Educational Television
Bennington
Mt. Anthony
Oldest theater ticket found in Rome Colosseum
United Press International notes a metal disc ticket for a single admission to a performance in the Colosseum dated A D 90. The item highlights ancient theater memorabilia and preservation interest from archival sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Colosseum
A.D
10-Week French Course at Park-McCullough House
Elisabeth Schulte will teach an intermediate French course for 10 weeks from 7 to 9 p.m. each Wednesday starting Sept 21 at Park-McCullough House. Fee is 40 dollars. registration via letter or phone to Park-McCullough House in North Bennington.
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Elisabeth Schulte
Park-McCullough House
Paris
Chemical Fabrics Corporation
Bennington
Vermont
McCullough House
North Bennington
Bennington Rotary hears from Green Mountain Arts Collaborative head
Bennington Rotarians heard from Bill Botzow, 6 foot 6 artist and president of the Green Mountain Arts Collaborative in Bennington. The group formed two winters ago in Hoosick Falls and now occupies the former Frost Pharmacy building at North and River streets with about 60 members. Botzow urged community involvement and open access, noting Bennington as a natural art hub with support for local artists. The current exhibit Color and Rhythm runs daily 2 to 6 p.m.
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Bennington
Collaborative
North
River Streets
Frost Pharmacy
Botzow
Obituaries and notices from Bennington area
Obituary notices for Arthur R. Gates Sr. 55 of Hoosick Falls and former Bennington resident, his service set for Wednesday, with burial at Woodlands Cemetery. Also reports on Dr. Francis A. Collins and Miss Helen A. Crayon obituaries, with service details in Hoosick Falls and Troy, plus a Vermont chapter meeting update for Packer Collegiate Institute in Manchester Center.
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Arthur R
Jack” Gates Sr
Bennington
High St
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Mr. Gates
Mabel Brimmer
Marilyn Watkins
Frances Niles
Cambridge
Emily Gibbons
Mable Bryant
Lillian Decker
Lurane Burnett
Greenville Center
Samuel Ruggles
Salem
Franklin Ruggles
Amos F. Brimmer
Arthur R. Gates Jr
John Ruggles
Raymond Gates
Laurence Gates
Emily Viola Starr
Alice May Gates
Hildred Hazel Gates
North Bennington
Joseph Ervin Gates
Leon F. Gates
United Methodist Church of
White Creek
Richard Mellerup
Woodlands Cemetery
Robson-Decker Funeral Home
Main St
Town of
Hoosick
Francis A. Collins
Chicago
Ill
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Mary
Ineson
Thurber
Pat
Watson
Stuber
Corrine
Riley
Phillpott
June
Clark
Shultz
Irene Blanchard
Reed
Cross
Janet
Buchanan
Bellemare
Barbara
Ricker
Deery
Norma
Billert
Laurie
Carol
Sweet
Mangiardi
Gail
Greenslet
Parks
Bushee
Sauaville
Mifflin
Sally
Evans
Herriman
Dorothy
Percey
Kraweryk
Bearor -Connors
Joshua Smith
Worthy Inn
Manchester
Ed Sargent
Mrs
the Authority
Bennington, Vermont
2Nd Congregational Church
Hillside Street
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers International
NC Manhasset NY
Gordon
Bennington Briefs
James J. Fayette
Shelburne
Alumni Association of the
University of
United Press International
Notre Dame
University
Fayette
New England
Vermont Fruit and Grocery Co
Royal Crown Cliquot Club Bottling Co
Bennington Lanes
ADV
of the
Berkshire Ballet
Pittsfield
Madeline Cantarella Culpo
Juilliard School
Jacob’s Pillow
Hillside St
P-M House
Greenberg
Jotul
Fisher
H.greenberg & Son
Benn, Vt
No. Adams, Mass
Hospital Drive
Green Mountain Collaborative
Bennington Area
Arthur R. Gates
Dr. Collins
James and
Anna Burns Collins
St. Mary’s Academy
Northwestern University Medical School
Loretta Collins Brahan
James M. Brahan
Hoosick Falls Standard Press
Mary Jane Collins
Helen A. Crayon
Troy
Samaritan Hospital
Church of the Immaculate Conception
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Mahar
Miss Crayon
Harry F. and
Helen Foley Crayon
Troy Business College
Sterling Winthrop Laboratory
Rensselaer
Troy Columbiettes
Austin Crayon
Nancy Sheehan
Latham
Packer
Packer Collegiate Institute
Brooklyn
New York
Mark Hart
Dorset Road
Manchester Center
Thomas Weakley
Arlington
Dexter Davis
Charles Keck
Chester
Michael Strauss
Danby
Charles Hummel
Donald Duncan
Eagle Street
North Adams
Amaawne Montel
Beauty Register
Germaine Monteil
Nichals
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