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*j ki.ningion Banner, Monday, April 18, 1966Impressive Rites Honor National Guard at Hoosick FallsHOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. — The State Armory here was the scene Saturday afternoon of an Impressive program and memorial service.Marking National Guard Military Recognition Day, the entire affair showed evidence of months of preparation and effective organization on the part of a committee. From the beginning of the program with a military concert of stirring music by the LaSalle Military ROTC Band, presentation of general staff and public officials, color guards, close order drill of the local National Guard Co. C, 27th Dlv., presentation of members ofvarious branches of Armed Services and local veterans’ organizations to the principal address of Maj. Gen. Ogden J. Ross, USA,ret., the recognition day was stately and dignified, a memorable event.In addition to Maj. Gen. Ross, those taking part Included Maj. Albert A. Butkas, general chairman, who Introduced James M. Brahan, master of ceremonies; WO Benedict A. Nowlk, co-chairman, who led the pledge to the flag; Chaplain Victor C. O'Brien, who gave the Invocation; Capt. John M. Lang, who was honorary chairman, and who, with Col. Helmut J. Haag and Lt. Col.Karl F. Nealand, presented military awards and decorations.Following the formal ceremony, a social hour and annual military stag reunion were held after which 190 attended the annual military stag banquet.Others on the committee In charge of arrangements Included First Sgt, Charles R. Vogler, co-chairman; Sgt. First Class Luther Rasch, Sgt. First Class Thomas G. Mentlply, Sgt. First Class Edward F, LaPorte, Sgt. First Class Arthur M. Hyde, Sgt. First Class William H. Boh-mer, Sgt. First Class James Cutler and Sgt. First Class Le-Roy W. Baker.I ^IF.XCHANGF. GREETINGS — Long-time friends, Maj. Gen. Ogden Ross and the Rev. Edith Craig Reynolds, left, met again Saturday during the National Guard Military Recognition Day at Hoosick Falls. At center and right are Maj. James M. Brahan, master of ceremonies, and Maj. Albert A. Butkas, general chairman.I#TROOPING THE COLORS — Hoosick Falls veterans organizations — World War I Barracks, VFW and American Legion — participated in the colorful ceremonies Saturday at the Armory. LaSalle Military ROTC Band and Co. C, 205th ArmoredBattalion can be seen at right.(Beaumont)
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Bennington, Vermont, US

Mon, Apr 18, 1966

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