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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1967

Page

5

Robbery Reported At Manchester Area Shaff Shell Station

Police say a Shell station on U S 7 was robbed late Saturday night or Sunday morning, after Bal Jerich Skis and Fashions robbery. About 4500 dollars of merchandise stolen from the V1 11 30 shop. glass cut, a shotgun taken, others unseen. Authorities seek link to related Bal Jerich heist as third store robbery in two years, with total losses near 7000 dollars.

Manchester U.S Casey’s Esso Red Doors Dana L. Thompson Shell Station Rita Leach

Pownal Harbors Youth Dance and Town Notices

More than 140 area youths attended a dance at the Pownal Fire House hosted by the Methodist Youth Fellowship with prizes and dancing to the Shadows of Doubt. Charles and Marian Palmer advised. Rev and Mrs Hubbard also attended. Fire Department Auxiliary handled refreshments. Town notes show 262 dogs registered by April 1. unlicensed owners face 50 percent penalties plus standard fees. William Cameron named Pownal Civil Defense coordinator. Marcel Langlais urges cooperation to grow the program.

Pownal Methodist Youth Fellowship Shadows of Doubt Charles Palmer David C. Hubbard Fire Department Daniel Kimball Jr Board of Selectmen William L. Cameron Cameron Commu

Pownal Voters League Elects Officers and Plans Study

Mrs. Thomas P. Hurley was named chairman of the Pownal Unit League of Women Voters. Others elected included Mrs. John C. Barber as vice chairman, Miss Harriet C. Beals secretary, Mrs. Irving J. Tanzman finance chairman, Mrs. Marcel A. Langlais voter service chairman, and Mrs. Charles W. Rounds membership chairman. The group adopted a resolution for a local project to study the regional planning commission's plans and report back to Pownal voters.

Pownal Thomas P. Hurley League of Women Voters John C. Barber Harriet C. Beals Irving J. Tanzman Marcel A. Langlais Charles W. Rounds Regional Planning Commission

Seniors welcomed by St Marys Academy accept college plans

Hoosick Falls seniors Mary Galvin daughter of John and Mary Galvin will enroll at Hudson Valley Community College in data processing Barbara Powers daughter of Richard Powers Sr will enter the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City to study fashion buying and merchandising Robert Melesky son of Walter Blinstruth will enroll at Villanova University in liberal arts John Stempek son of John and Mrs Stempek will enter Castleton State College in Castleton Vermont to study elementary education

St. Mary’s Academy Mary Galvin John Galvin Center St Hudson Valley Community College Barbara Powers Richard Powers Sr East Hoosick Fashion Institute of Technology New York City Robert Melesky Walter Blinstruth Classic Street Villanova University John Stempek Cummings Street Castleton State College Castleton, Vt

Two Operatic Events Set At Williams This Week

Williams College in Massachusetts hosts soprano Teresa Stich-Randall for a solo recital of lieder and arias on Friday at 8 30 p m in Chapin Hall. The program features Mozart Schubert Strauss Bellini and Donizetti with pianist Arpad Sandor. A Saturday panel discussion on The State of Opera in the United States Today features Lloyd Fain Banks and others.

Williamstown Mass Teresa Stich-Randall Metropolitan Vienna Paris la Scala Williams College Chapin Hall Connecticut Miss Stich-Randall Europe Donna Anna New York Times Salzburg Arpad Sandor Mozart Schubert Richard Strauss Bellini Donizetti

Re-Evaluation Pressure Triggers Manchester Property Review

Manchester official Clyde H. Bryant Sr. says local residents pressured the Vermont Tax Department into reappraising property. The Knowles list shows changes: home value down to 7500, farm value up to 18000, land parcel up to 1000, and farm listing increased to 18000 to appease officials. Public information meetings drew about 300 attendees as corrections were made.

Manchester Clyde H. Bryant Sr Vermont Tax Department Tax Department Bryant John S. McCormick Jr Blanchard Stone Clyde Jr Knowles State

Education Commissioner To Speak at North Bennington

Vermont Education Commissioner Richard A. Gibboney will speak at the North Bennington PTA meeting on April 11 at the local school. The program includes a filmstrip The Classroom Revolution about new curricula, followed by a discussion on applying innovations to Vermont schools.

North Bennington Vermont Richard A. Gibboney PTA Gibboney State Education Department A. John Holden Pennsylvania Penn State Wayne University Detroit George Peabody College Nashville, Tenn

Methodist rummage sale at Shaftsbury church social room

The Commission on Stewardship and Finance of the First Methodist Church sponsors a rummage sale Saturday at 10 30 a m in the church social room until all is sold Donations of good used clean clothing small furniture small appliances or household utensils are welcome in the church basement by Wednesday Workers listed include Mr and Mrs Ernest Gratz Lina Armstrong Mrs Laura Montgomery Mrs Virginia Dooley Mrs Grace Farnham and Eleanor Lawrence.

Commission On Stewardship and Finance First Methodist Church Ernest Gratz Lina Armstrong Laura Montgomery Virginia Dooley Grace Farnham Eleanor Lawrence

Architect's Designs Shown At Williams College Museum

A photographic exhibition in Williamstown displays major designs by Finland's leading architect Alvar Aalto. The show runs through April 16 and covers architecture, interior decoration, furniture, textiles, and planning. In 1963 Aalto received the AIA Gold Medal.

Williamstown Mass Finland Alvar Aalto Williams College Museum of Art Aalton American Institute of Architects AIA

Grassfires ring city area with quick extinguishing

Two grassfires burned near homes last weekend. On Saturday the fire behind Dr. A. J. Madkour on Highland Avenue and behind residences on Barnumville Road required about thirty minutes to put out according to Fire Chief L. W. Bourn. No buildings were damaged. On Sunday a blaze near the Foster home on West Road also caused no structural damage.

A. J. Madkour Highland Avenue Barnumville Road Foster West Road L.W. Bourn

Marlboro College Hosts Violinist and Pianist Concert Tonight

Mrs Margit Cartwright violin and Hannes Steger piano perform at Marlboro College dining hall tonight at 8 pm. Public invited with no admission charge. Both artists teach at Northfield School.

Marlboro Margit Cartwright Hannes Steger Marlboro College Northfield School

Census Stats Show Northern Ireland Population Rise

Northern Ireland totals 1,481,408 in 1966 census, up 56,400 since 1961, according to UPI reports on the regional population shift.

Belfast UPI Northern Ireland

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