JUNE MANNING
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The Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (MSOG) met community members on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Vineyard Haven Public Library. The newly founded and formed Martha’s Vineyard chapter will meet each month at the Vineyard Haven library with guest speakers, and to assist those in the active pursuit of documenting their ancestry and their family histories. We can be proud that Massachusetts led the nation in being the first state to require certified and documented vital records, which extend all the way back to 1841. Many states did not require these vital records until the early 1900s. Dues are $25 per year and assistance is always available for new members. Even if you are just beginning to document your family genealogy, this group will be there to assist you and to give you guidance along the way. We are seeking more members to join, and please feel free to contact any one of our newly elected officers: Marna Waller, president; Mary Jane Carpenter, vice-president; Patricia Johnson, treasurer; Ann Bassett, membership secretary, and yours truly as secretary. You may also speak with Cecily Greenaway at the Vineyard Haven library who assisted in formalizing the plans for this vital group.
Congratulations to Cameron Cuch and his bride Marilyn who were married on Oct. 17 in Aquinnah.
Theodore Leslie has enjoyed his acting performances at the Katharine Cornell Theatre with Time for Roll Call. He will look forward to many more performances over the winter.
Beatrice Patadal returned to her home in New Jersey after spending the weekend with her mother Joan, grandmother Beatrice Gentry and aunt Barbara Gentry.
Get well wishes to Mrs. Joan Gentry Patadal, who is a patient at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Joan anticipates being home by the first of next week.
Get well wishes to Edwin D. Vanderhoop, who was transferred from Martha’s Vineyard Hospital to Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and is resting comfortably.
This evening at Nectar’s, Aquinnah’s own Isaac Taylor will be joining Phil daRosa, Erich Luening and Colin Ruel for a great night of music. The doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are only $10 for the performances through the night until closing at 1 a.m.. Phil will have his newly released compact disc available which has very soothing sounds for all to enjoy. Please stop by and enjoy the music of these very talented young Vineyard musicians.
On Saturday evening, Oct. 24, the Oak Bluffs Firemen’s Civic Association will be sponsoring a ham and bean supper for the benefit of the newly built Oak Bluffs Fire Museum. Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. So, for all of us born in Oak Bluffs — be proud and support this truly unique museum at Tomahawk Corner.
On Saturday, Nov. 7, friends of the Coddings will be holding a deck framing day. Patty and Toby Codding lost their home in a fire this year and family and friends are assisting with rebuilding their new home. If you would like to volunteer your carpentry skills on the 7th at 8 a.m., please bring your saw, saw horses, and cords to assist in the day of the deck. Their address is Codding Way in Tisbury.
Condolences to the family and friends of former MVRHS schoolmate Fred Legg, who died on Tuesday. Services for Fred will be held on Monday.
Condolences to the family and friends of Mildred H. Rocker, who passed away at her home in Oak Bluffs this past week. Millie and her former husband Joe Gonsalves were long-time residents of Lobsterville and raised their family at the former Ryan cottage on the beach. She was the daughter of the late May Smalley and the stepdaughter of the late Norman Smalley of what was once Gay Head.
Happy anniversary wishes to Paul and Beth Mayhew as they celebrate on Oct. 27.
Happy birthday wishes to Joe Spinelli, who will be celebrating a major milestone amid the joyous sounds of family and friends throughout the weekend.
Happy birthday wishes this week to Christopher Belain as he parties today. Isaac Taylor will party on Oct. 25.
A very special birthday wish to Mrs. Gladys A. Widdiss as she observes her special day on Oct. 26.
On Oct. 27, Katy Tamoshunas Carroll will party and shares the day with Paul Henry Mayhew, Ashley DePriest and Amy Rogers. Mrs. Dolores Noble will celebrate her special day on Oct. 28 and is still very fond of looking forward to this column each week. Reverend Thomas O’Quinn will party on the 28th. Waylon Sauer will be three years old on Oct. 28.
Captain William D. Vanderhoop Jr., aka Captain Buddy, will party on Oct. 29 and shares the day with Kathy Newman. One of our favorite musicians, Arlen Roth, will celebrate on Oct. 30.
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