From the Feb. 22, 1935 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:

Jessie Benton, daughter of renowned artist Thomas Hart Benton, died surrounded by family in Los Angeles on Feb. 16, at the age of 83. She had been a seasonal resident of Chilmark all her life.

Hilary Wallcox and Brian Wallcox, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a son, Syrus Howard Wallcox, born Feb. 21 at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital.

The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $127,372 for the business week ending on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.

Rafaela Oliveira and Luelbert Oliveira, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, Josue Oliveira, born on Feb. 17 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Emily O’Donoghue and Michael O’Donoghue, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Cora Michael O’Donoghue, born on Feb. 18 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Vineyard Wind 1 LLC purchased 69 Beach Road in Vineyard Haven from Harborwood LLC for $1,750,000 on Feb. 13.

The Green Book was published from 1936 to 1967 as a guide during segregation to assist African Americans in identifying businesses that would accept them as customers when they traveled around the country.

Friends make our lives interesting, beautiful, memorable and occasionally complicated.

The Chappy Community Center is looking for a summer program coordinator for the coming summer.