The Hardwick Gazette, 65 Years ago
EAST HARDWICK
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Mrs. Alice Carpenter, age 76, and patient at the Village Nursing Home since February 1960, died on Dec. 19. Mrs. Carpenter had been critically ill for the past week, during which she was visited several time by her daughter, Mrs. Edwin Smith of Hardwick; also by two granddaughters, Judy Hayford of Williamstown and Mary Dumas of Hardwick.
A touch of Christmas spirit is to be heard daily from the Nursing home this week. Mr. Robbins, the proprietor, has arranged a stereo automatic record player with one speaker outside the house, and the villagers are treated to Christmas Carols each evening.
OPEN HOUSE ON GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
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On Saturday, December 31, an Open House will be held for Mr. and Mrs. Will Graham at their home in East Craftsbury in honor of their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary. Friends are invited to come between 2 and 4 in the afternoon and 7 and 9 in the evening.
Will Graham and Mable Tatro were married fifty years ago and have lived in the town of Craftsbury ever since 1918. They are the parents of one daughter, Mrs. Earl MacDonald of Greensboro, who is planning the open house.
K. OF C. CHRISTMAS PARTY
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Thursday, Dec. 15, downstairs in St. Norberts Church was the scene of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and a very delightful visit from Santa Claus, as a large gathering of members of Knights of Columbus exchanged exciting gifts.
At a meeting held before the party considerable business was attended to, a sum of money was voted for two charities, the Child Welfare, and Father Logue Charity program at Waterbury State Hospital. Ground work was also laid for the series of meetings to start Jan. 10th with a hot meal. The January meeting will be put on by the “Noisy Four”, Joe, Fido, Art and Phil. It is expected it will be some kind of game feed, at any rate it will be delicious. These feeds are free and all Knights are urged to attend.
Prayer closed the meeting offered by Rev. Leo Gingras, Council Chaplain. The Grand Knight wishes all members a joyous and happy Christmas and prosperous new year.
Raymonda Parchment is a Hardwick Gazette reporter. She recently graduated from Vermont State University - Castleton with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. She is a strong supporter of freedom of speech, and the right to publish information, opinions, and ideas without censorship or restraint. She is a lifelong lover of the written word, and is excited to join the team as a staff member.
