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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1970

Page

9

Welcome to America party honors Italian immigrant family

Mrs. Anthony Massimillo arrived from Italy with her family and was guest of honor at a Welcome to America party hosted by Mrs. Salvatore Martello at 3 Willow Street. The Massimillos, living with the Martellos since arrival, received a household shower and plan to become American citizens while continuing English classes in Bennington.

Anthony Massimillo Italy America Salvatore Martorello Willow St Mrs. Massimillo Martello United States Mr. Martello Massimillos Maria Daniele Eugene Martello

Village Board split over appointments at Hoosick Falls meeting

Hoosick Falls village board divided three to three over appointments at its organizational meeting. Mayor Severson cast the deciding vote to push through several appointments while Independent trustees challenged nomination methods and one-man committees. Contests for building inspector, assessor, police justice and village attorney were decided by the mayor’s vote amid ties, with several officers named and resignations noted. In a separate item, the Hoosac Walloomsac DAR chapter set a March April meeting for April 11 with a noon covered dish luncheon and a three-part program on conservation and local gardens.

Hoolick Falls N.Y Independent Party People Party Richard A. Severson People’s Party Robert K. Shiland LeRoy W. Baker Edwin Schneider Baker Highway Department Bakers Severson Davendonis Hyde Schneider Davock Shiland James J. Nealon Nealon Leroy Baker Sr James Cutler Eleanor Hayden Elmer LaPorte Hoosick Falls DAR Baptist Memorial Hall Almon Hewitt Joseph Wilson Sr Newark Rose Gardens Wilfred

Local Chapter of N E Women Opens Season in Manchester

The Green Mountains Colony New England Women held its first meeting of the season at Mrs. G Murray Campbell's Manchester home. A noon covered-dish luncheon preceded a business session led by president Mrs. Thomas Dowling of New York City. Officers reports were presented, plans made for future meetings, and delegates named for the May 17–21 congress in North Conway New Hampshire. Members will knit afghans for veterans and donate to the Veteran's Hospital.

Manchester Green Mountains New England G. Murray Campbell Thomas Dowling New York City Merle Macomber Proctor Veteran’s Hospital North Conway N.H Bernard A. Streeter Keene Herman Weston Saxtons River Joseph Wilson Sr Shaftsbury Leonard Drake Springfield Pauline Adams Brattleboro Ethel Hill Bellows Falls Eleanor Cronk Grafton Benjamin F. Butterfield Whitingham William Herlick Almon Hewitt Hoosick Falls Merritt Hewitt Sr North Bennington

Arlington Cancer Drive Sets One Thousand Dollar Goal

Arlington announces a $1000 fundraising goal for the American Cancer Society drive this month led by chairwoman Mrs. David Frederickson. A list of volunteers will canvass residents seeking contributions of any size, with hopes for broad community support. The item also notes upcoming film events and honors Northeastern dean's list student Barbara A. Macksey.

Arlington David Frederickson Arlington Area American Cancer Society Burton Immen Thomas Weakley Benjamin Cummings John Haugsrud Harvey Hard Roland Cormier Jerome Rice Archie Hess Steven Mass Joseph Meyer Roy Cole Thomas Coleman Iva Jane Towery Dale Gilmour Tina Lindsey Daniel Mattison Fred McGuire Roger Mears Elaine Kreel Barbara A. Macksey School Street Northeastern University Boston

Green Is In Dear Party Liners Letters and Kitchens

A collection of notes to Party Line with Self describing painting mishaps and a New England Indian Pudding recipe. The writer jokes about green fingernails while lamenting painting mishaps and unused talents. A reader entry mocks provocative fashion and midriff skirts while predicting nudity trends will fade.

New England Kneesy P.L

Wood Floor Finishes A Bulletin for Readers

A bulletin on wood finishes outlines penetrating floor seal varnish polyurethane and painted enamel options. Penetrating seal forms a tough durable surface. varnish resists water and scratches but requires waxing and periodic maintenance. polyurethane offers a hard plastic coating with quick drying and strong stain resistance. painted floors suit low traffic areas though they wear and scratch more easily.

Lawmakers Move to Raise Pay Amid Slow Montpelier Session

In Montpelier the Legislature debates a pay raise as major bills lag. The body, blamed for a slow winter, faces questions about merit and timeliness while voters await decisive action on key policy.

Montpelier

Poor Handwriting Slows School Progress for Two Boys

A reader asks if persistent poor handwriting by two sons, aged 10 and 12, will handicap their schooling. Teachers mark papers with notes requesting improvement, though effort is frequent. the writer wonders if handwriting quality reflects broader academic progress and if concern is warranted.

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Edith Beaumont Massimillo Grace Classic Dress Co Ruditis Burt Bros Judith Leonard Mechanic Street Doris McGuire John Cavendanis Fourth Street Dorothy Roys Harold Crowley Robert Shiland John Mahar Vincent Hayden William Fitzpatrick William Johnston George E. Dougherty Jr Johnson George E. Holbrook Bernice Norton Attorney Dougherty Joseph Hayes Royal Howard John Griffin Warren Roberts Albert White Ronald Burnt Gerald Eddy George Mentply Joseph Smith John Brazell Walter Hoffman Sr David Hanselman Douglas Ogilvie N.E. Women Knapp Lawrence Cassidy John Calhoun Girl Homemakers Arlington Cancer Drive College The Japan Society Susumi Hani Japan Kurosawa Tom Bell Wilmington, VT Union Street Scott Supreme Midville Police Midville Police Po Naffic Evans Remco Bennington Toshiba Toshiba Town Star Electric Inc Monument Plaza Shopping Center Party By Jean Wassick
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