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fi-Bennington Banner, Thursday, February 12, 19(0St. Mary’s Alumni Smorgasborda Pre-Lenten Mardi GrasBy EDfTH BEAUMONTHOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. — Another of their traditional sue-cesses was scored by St. Mary’s Academy Alumni Association with their 16th annual Smorgasbord held Monday evening in the parish hall of the Church of the Immaculate Conception here. Some 350 persons filled the hall with a capacity crowd.As in most all of the previous productions, Walter Wirmuskywas the prime mover of the smorgasbord and director of the annual show. As a tribute to Wirmusky for his many efforts in behalf of the school and alumni activities, the 55-page souvenir booklet for this year's Smorgas. bord was dedicated to him. Robert Hayden,current alumni president paid verbal tribute to Wirmusky during the program and the audience responded with a hearty applause.President Hayden, in behalf of the Alumni Association, also presented a check for $1,000 to the Rev. Donald J. Ammering, OSA, pastor of the church, to be used for the school or church. Another presentation, an automatic washer, was made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, teachers at the school, for the convent.“Showboat” the theme of this year’s show, was a repeat (by popular demand) of the show of 1959, with some changes. Follow'-ing the tradition of other years,the comedy show was packed withhumor and talent with a special local interest.The cast of characters for the c o m edy i nc luded Wir m u sky a s the captain; Hoosick Falls Mayor Richard Severson as Bones; William Fitzpatrick as Jones; John Jenuskevice as Koslowski; Bob Salluzzo as Tom Dooley; Jim McGuire as Patrolman Hayes; Babe Wvatkus as Col. Sanders (with acaptainBeaumontSHOW STOPPER — The Rev. John Ryan OSA, assistant pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church In Hoosick Falls, N.Y. brings the house down as he appears unexpectedly in the chorus line of the annual St. Mary’s Alumni smorgasbord and show.live rooster) and Harry Landry as Festes.“Passengers” on the boat who were on stage throughout the show and lent their voices in chorus for the theme songs were Mrs. Walter “Terry” Wirmusky, Mrs. Mary Medvetz, Mrs. Agnes Pow. ers, Mrs. Shirley Scarey, Mrs. Jem Fleming, Mrs. Pat Allard and Mrs. Shirley Fitzpatrick.Among favorites of the previous Showboat production who were on hand to give repeat performances were Mrs. Shirley Scarey with her rendition of “Mississippi Mud,” Bob Salluzzo who sang “Dixie” and Joe Burns as Chief Hennessey who lent his tenor voice with some Irish ballads.Also drawing much applause for their individual performanceswere Cathy St. Hilaire as Gun-drop Brown who presented a dance routine and Karen Nowak and Helen Wirmusky with vocal duets. Mike Waytkus in his first stage appearance in local show-business delighted the audience with role and song as “Snow.Another special attraction which created a sensation among the viewers was “The Delicious Seven,” a chorus group who were in dress of the roaring *20 era and performed with a song and dance of the same era. Six flappers were fourth graders Kelly Shea, Theresa Hyde, Mary Ann Parker, Cheryl Allard, Pam Warrick, Laurie Driscoll. The seventh member was listed as a “surprise” on the program and the appearance of the Rev. JohnT he Pownals\ era Langlais — 823*7716The annual meeting of the North Pownai Congregational Church has been set for Sunday at 11 a.m. immediately following the 10 o'clock worship service. There will be election of officers to serve for the coming year and preparation of the budget. Reports for the 1969 church year will also be given by the oitlcers.WE GUARANTEE YOU’LL CHECK OUT WITH SAVINGS AT . . .SAVE-WAYSUPERMARKETRT. 67A— BENNINGTONNEXT TO MAMMOTH MARTLIONSThe Pownai Lions Club heldits first February meeting on Monday night with 14 members and three guests present. The guest speaker was District Governor Howard Dufresne of Manchester who discussed the state convention to be held at Equinox House May 22-24, and theinational convention set for July 1-4 in Atlanta, Ga.The group voted to donate $50 to the CARE program. It was also decided to continue the light bulb sale, visiting areas of the Pownals not previously covered.All Lions are requested to participate in the drive and areasked to meet ab the Pownai View Barn Saturday, Feb. 21,at 2 p.m. Proceeds of the sale will go into a fund for local residents who need assistance in having eye examinations and for the purchase of eyeglasses upon recommendation of a physician.The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 23, at the Club House Lounge with happy hour at 6 and dinner-meeting at 6:30 p.m.Ryan, assistant pastor of the local church in a raccoon coat withthe group as that member, brought the house down. Their dance routine, complete with gestures. drew a standing ovation and request for an encore.A newly discovered local talent was unveiled when Mrs. Gary (Collette) Albowicz in the role of Magnolia Wallflower won the surprised admiration of everyone when she revealed her exceptionally fine singing voice in two numbers and was called back for another. Mrs. Albowicz is the former Collette Sausville of Bennington.The show was presented following the smorgasbord dinner which was highlighted by numerous varieties and quantity of food dishes and delicacies, under the direction of Mrs. Wirmusky, Mrs. Anne Donovan, Mrs. Delight Cullen and Mrs. Kathryn Hayden. A. J. Salluzzo was Incharge of a group of 10 waiters. Mrs. Helen Levandowski was incharge of coffee for the 16th consecutive year.Special recognition was given to John Button, pianist for themusical numbers of the produc-tion; Fitzpatrick, Landry and John Delurey who contributed their services for the past two weeks in setting up for the production; to Sister Mary Joseph, lne lor printing of the program;and to Mrs. Margaret BakaJtis,Brian Valentine and Miss Stephanie March who were in charge of costumes and decorations.Father Ammering said the efforts of all expended in behalf of the event was a great tribute to the school, a reflection of loyalty and love and happy memories. He referred to it as “our Mardi-gras” because the annual event precedes the opening of lent each year.dFFafrfttidAr4AYlt;1 VTdn
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Bennington Banner
Bennington, Vermont, US
Thu, Feb 12, 1970
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