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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1968

Page

6

Bach's Secular Cantatas Topic At Marlboro

Marlboro College will host Dr. Willene B. Clark for an April 8 lecture at 8:00 in the dining hall. The talk, titled Bach's Secular Cantatas, surveys Bach's secular works, highlighting wit and surprise beyond his church cantatas. Clark, a Marlboro history of music lecturer since 1963, holds degrees from Briarcliff, Penn, Columbia, and Yale. She lives year round in Marlboro.

Marlboro Willene B. Clark Marlboro College Clark Bach Johann Sebastian Bach Miss Clark Briarcliff Junior College The University of Pennsylvania Columbia University Yale University

Pownal Junk Cars Included In Bennington Clean Up

Pownalites may dispose of junk cars free at the Kocher Drive landfill as the crusher is now operating. Arthur E. George, chairman of the Board of Selectmen, announced that the local board arranged with the Bennington Board to implement the clean up.

Pownal Bennington

Pownal Reports Pet Licenses and Clean-Up Details

The Pownal town clerk’s office says 288 dogs licensed to date with 321 registered in 1967. A 50 percent penalty applies to late registrations after May 15. Delinquent owners will face disposition by the second constable under Selectmen’s clean-up program rules.

Pownal

Pow nal Parent-Teacher Group to meet in Pownal

The April meeting of the Pow nal Parent-Teacher Group is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the North Pownal School. The group had urged the School Board to discuss building expansion at Center School, but a study committee is forming and a discussion is not feasible now. John L. Mason, PTG president and school board member, says suggestions are welcome and PTG can assist in school needs.

Pownal North Pownal Center School John L. Mason PTG

Northern Berkshire Arts Council Plans Course in Clothing Design

The Northern Berkshire Council of the Arts announces a six week clothing design and execution course led by Rita Bottomley at Mt. Greylock Regional High School home economics room. Classes run Tuesdays from April 23 7:30 to 9:30 with a $18 NBCA member fee and $3 individual membership. Maximum enrollment is 12 with a minimum of six to start.

Williamstown Mass Rita Bottomley Bulkley Street Northern Berkshire Council of the Arts Andre Speyer NBCA Mt. Greylock Regional High School

Fire Alarm System Donated To Manchester Fire House

The Manchester Fire Department receives a donated complete fire detection and alarm system from R. Leonard Stokes and Ramon Carrano of Vermont Security Systems. The system includes heat detectors throughout the building and a gas operated horn outside, now powered electrically.

Manchester — Cobblers’ Sons Manchester R. Leonard Stokes Ramon Carrano Vermont

Pownal School Board Tackles Overcrowding

The Pownal School District voted to disband the ungraded class at Oak Hill School to make space for kindergarten in 1968 69. First and second grades stay at Oak Hill, with grades 2 3 at North Pownal and 4 5 6 at Pownal Center.

Pownal Oak Hill North Pownal Pownal Center

Arlington Family Night And School notices at local churches

The Federated Church of East Arlington hosts a family night with a 5 p.m. pancake supper at Bailey Hall followed by a screening of The Power of the Resurrection. Arlington Memorial High School seniors and parents are invited to a Monday night PTA meeting follow-up. A cancer program for high school senior girls and mothers is set for Monday at Fisher Elementary with Dr. Curtis Flory expected to attend. Will Burt celebrated his 94th birthday at Equinox Nursing Home in Manchester with an open house. Gordon Woodard and Irene Vaughn and their Arlington group visited Peekskill, New York over the weekend. The NBCA seeks Notify Mrs. Peter Widen for details on a pattern-making course teaching dress design and pattern alterations. Miss Bottomley, Purdue theatre graduate, has designed costumes for Broadway and summer stock, including work at Brunswick Playhouse and Williamstown Theatre.

Federated Church of East Arlington Bailey Hall Fisher Curtis Flory Will Burt Equinox Nursing Home Manchester Gordon Hazel) Woodard Irene Vaughn Parker Arlington Burt Peter Widen Gale Road NBCA Miss Bottomley California Maine Purdue University Department of Theatre New York City Victoria Crandall Equity Library Theatre Actors Equity Brunswick Summer Playhouse Bowdoin College Brunswick Playhouse Down East Music Theatre University of Maine Williamstown Theatre

Manchester Fire Warning Urges Permit for Burning

Manchester officials led by Town Manager James L. Woodard and selectmen warn residents about brush or trash burning after recent grass fires. The town has no local fire ordinance but state law requires a permit from George Roberts, deputy forest warden, for any burn within 200 feet of woodland. Failing to obtain a permit can incur fines and firefighting costs. The guidance notes that combustible material next to woods can include a dry field.

Manchester James L. Woodard George Roberts Woodard

Shaftsbury Notices Include Hospital Stay and Turkey Plans

Shaftsbury Mrs. Leona McDonald, hospitalized at Putnam Memorial for three weeks, hopes friends visit as she may be confined indefinitely. Shaftsbury Fish and Game Club meets Monday at 8 p.m. in 140 Club rooms to discuss the new rearing pool and plans to release wild turkeys. Trout from the current pool will be planted in area streams Monday.

Leona McDonald Putnam Memorial Hospital Shaftsbury Fish and Game Club

North Bennington profiles and piano recitals for weekend

North Bennington residents Harriette Lyon and Leo Maxon returned from Washington where they joined 90,000 visitors at cherry blossoms and historic sites including Kennedy's grave and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Piano students of Mrs. van der Linde and Mrs. Rowe plan two weekend concerts at Mrs. van der Linde's home, with a later April 28 public recital at Bennington College Carriage Barn to support a new public park. Mrs. Rowe is noted for teaching since January and her background includes Concordia College and Duke University. A school lunch menu outlines daily meals for Monday through Friday.

Leo Maxon Robert Washington, D.C John F. Kennedy White House Washington Mount Vernon Smithsonian Institute R.H. van der Linde Leonard Rowe Bennington College Bennington van der Linde Rowe Concordia College Duke University Boston Music School University of California Lutheran Chapel David Daniel Bennington League of Women Voters Vermont Academy of Arts and Sciences

Well Baby Conference Held by Dorset Nursing Association

The Dorset Nursing Association sponsors a Well Baby Conference at the Dorset church vestry Tuesday at 9am. Parents should bring immunization records. Dr Elizabeth Byrnes will attend. Transportation help is available by calling 362-2072.

The Dorset Nursing Association Dorset Church Vestry Elizabeth Byrnes

St Mary’s Students Win Awards in Education and Poetry

Hoosick Falls New York report notes St Mary’s Academy seniors Jacquelyn Buck and Helen Nugent receive certificates for outstanding business study and spelling progress at Columbia High School event. Six classmates win poetry contest prizes from Court St Mary No 30 CDA. judges listed.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Jacquelyn Buck St. Mary’s Academy Court St. Mary No. 30 CDA Mary Gorman Brian Valentine Kathleen Greenwood Stephanie March Kathy Albowicz Deborah Baker

Panel discussion on teen views at St Marys Home School

More than 60 questions have been submitted for Monday night s dialogue planned by St Mary s Home School Association in Hoosick Falls New York. The event at 730 p m features Rev George Callaghan as moderator with a panel including Rev John J Coffey Dr Arthur F Amick Principal George W Brown Jr and Mrs A J Wirmusky. Teenage viewpoints will be shared by Margaret Wir musky Gary Crucetti Elizabeth Shiland and Thomas Keeley with Mrs Evelyn LaPort in charge of refreshments.

Hoolick Falls N. Y St. Mary’s Home School Association George Callaghan John J. Coffey O,s.a St. Mary’s Church Waterford Villanova University Malvern Preparatory School Philadelphia Arthur F. Amick Cambridge and Hoosick Falls Dartmouth College Harvard University School of Medicine Ruth Ann Grant Bennington George W. Brown Jr Cambridge Central School Paterson State College Montclair State College Teachers College Columbia University A.j.wirmusky Home - School Association Wirmusky Pratt Institute Margaret Wirmusky Gary Crucetti The Academy Elizabeth Shiland Thomas Keeley Evelyn LaPort

Hoosick Falls School Dance and Parish Sales Notice

The Honor Society of Hoosick Falls Central School will sponsor a high school dance in the school cafeteria on Saturday evening with music by the Regenerations. St Mary's Auxiliary to hold a Palm Sunday parish food sale after Masses in the Church hall. chair Mrs. Charles Scarey urges parishioners to donate and patronize. Court St Mary CDA meets April 9 with an audit of books. all officers and trustees must attend. A rummage sale report at the Senior Center by Mrs. Mary O Malley will be given. new members initiation to the court on April 21 at 2 pm chaired by Mrs. Joseph Fleming.

Honor Society Hoosick Falls Central School Regenerations St. Mary’s Auxiliary Church of the Immaculate Conception Charles Scarey Court St. Mary CDA Mary O'Malley Joseph Fleming

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