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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1969

Page

19

Couple Pleads Not Guilty In Manchester Burglary

In Bennington District Court William F Fellows Jr 19 and Carolyn his wife 20 of Springfield entered not guilty pleas to charges from a February burglary of a building owned by Country Properties near the Toll Road Motor Inn on Vermont 1130. Fellows Jr faces breaking and entering to commit larceny and possessing burglary tools while Carolyn is charged as an accessory to breaking and entering. The case was continued to May 15 to allow hiring of a lawyer. Police say they were arrested March 25 in Springfield. A separate Manchester Center couple in a domestic dispute was released in their own custody on $1000 bail after plea talks.

Manchester Bennington William F. Fellows Jr Springfield Toll Road Motor Inn William Fellows Jr Carolyn John P. Morrissey Dana L. Thompson Eugene Galotti Manchester Center Morrissey Nole Harold N. Croff Cora Croff Manchester Depot David G. Bushee East Manchester Road Ricky B. Sprague Dorset U.S. 7 Hilton E. Waibel Center Hill Janis Dorothy E. Tifft

Arlington Tax Exemption Note For 70 Year Olds

Arlington citizen Ernest Mattison Sr urges residents reaching 70 by April 1 to contact him by April 20 to qualify for tax exemption. The item appears amid local notices and community updates including social events, student honors, and court reports. The report also details court actions in Manchester and surrounding towns, with multiple defendants facing charges and fines in April.

Ernest Mattison Arlington Citien Clifford Jenings Infield Hall Fanny Clifford Hall Award Jennings James Jennings Midetown N.Y Flip Jennings Atlanta Robert Keefe Nashua N.H Sarah Doyle

Miss Vermont crowned at Sundance Base Lodge pageant

Miss Mary Stewart Verdiani a 19 year old Vermont College senior from Philadelphia was crowned Miss Vermont at the Miss U S A contest held Saturday night at Sundance Base Lodge Mt Snow ski area. Verdiani noted as sandy haired and radiantly poised, tops a Vermont pageant that showcased local contestants in a statewide event.

West Dover Vermont Philadelphia U.S.A Sundance Base Lodge Mt. Snow Ski Area Mary Stewart Verdiani

Miss Verdiani to represent Vermont in Miss USA pageant

The Pownall brown eyed will enter the Miss USA pageant in Miami next month as Vermont’s representative. Verdiani won over 12 rivals and was crowned by last year’s winner Sue Glynn. A crowd of 500 attended the event at Fat City Fat City in Wilmington with the Fabulous Farquard performing.

U.S.A Miami Green Mountain State Miss Verdiani Sun Oil Co Sue Glynn Farquard Fat Wilmington Boston Edward G. Pickett Mr. Snow Pickett Verdiani Brattleboro Mt. Snow Hart Bonne Bell Cosmetics Snowy Lake Lodge Paul Waldron Jim Heuga Bonne Belle Cosmetics Ron Landry WBZ Boston Bill Edwardson WGY Schenectady Peter Jennings ABC News Don Steffans Wcax-Tv Burlington Sue Chaffee U.S Gardner Brown First Agricultural Bank Pittsfield Mass

Walloomsac April Meeting Elected Hoosick Falls Auxiliary Officers

The Hoosick Falls Health Center Auxiliary held its April 10 meeting to elect 1969 officers including president Mrs Lawrence A Wheaton and 1st vice president Mrs Raymond Hogan. Directors were chosen for terms Of three two and one year. A 100 percent membership drive was urged and plans noted for a card party at North Hoosick Community Hall. Weekend guests and local visits were reported among members.

Pownal Hoosick Falls Kenneth Lawton Kathryn Millett Mary Jenkins Gordon Hoag James Brahan Johnnies Leo J. Mahar Sr Raymond Hogan Kay G, Aintabhan Joseph Neidl Leo J. Mahar North Hoosick Kenneth Cottrell Mary Eric Maureen Vellefonte Edward Cottrell Edward Barringer Susie Linda Linda Hillie Troy David Barringer Hoags

Soldier Completes Army Helicopter Repair Training

Glenn T. Warren of Manchester Center has graduated from the UH-1 Helicopter Repair Course at Fort Eustis, Virginia. He completed basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey, then returned home on a two week leave with his wife Phyllis Senecal before reporting to Fort Lewis, Washington for Vietnam replacement duty.

Manchester Glenn T. Warren Byrne Warren Manchester Center U.S. Army Transportation School Fort Eustis Warren Fort Dix Phyllis Senecal Whiting Fort Lewis Washington Vietnam

Luncheon honors two dozen seniors at First Baptist Club

Hoosick Falls Edith Beaumont 686 9103 The Women's Society of the First Baptist Church entertained 11 members over 80 and about 40 guests at a luncheon Thursday. Honored were Mrs Mary McClure Mrs Mabel Nelson Mr and Mrs Leon Eldred Sr of Bennington Legus Hunt Mrs Emma Webster Mrs Lola Tuttle Mrs Frankie Nolt Mr and Mrs Harold Rising and Mrs Adah Van Wickel Oldest guest Mrs Webster who will be 96 in August led arrangements and devotions A pink flower decorated setting featured a fashion show of old costumes and Miss Hazel Hill led devotions Public supper followed.

Women’s Society of the First Baptist Church Mary McClure Mabel Nelson Leon Eldred Sr Bennington Legus Hunt Emma Webster Lola Tuttle Frankie Nolt Harold Rising Adah van Wickel Webster Charles Cornell Hazel Hill

Grass fires and church sale headline Hoosick Falls notices

Manchester Fire Department doused a grass fire off Route 1130 Sunday. A 1:30 p.m. Monday siren signaled a small grass fire in Richville. Bowling scores list individual and team totals. Hoosick Baptist Church women will serve meals Thursday evening at 5 30 p.m. St Marys Auxiliary meets Thursday at 8 p.m. Hoosick Falls Baptist Church rummage sale Friday 9 30 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Memorial Hall.

Manchester Richville Liz Baldwin Dot Tecler Alley Katz Sterling McKeighan Tim Lindsey Ken Smith Griffin Construction Powers Hoosick Baptist Church St. Mary’s Auxiliary Women’s Society of the Hoosick Falls Baptist Church Memorial Hall

Manchester Ski Club, School Board Agree On Next Season

Manchester officials and Bromley Ski Club discussed plans for the forthcoming ski program for grades 3-8. Mrs. Joseph Fowler reported MES will receive a roster and equipment will again be distributed to lower income children, with a September membership drive and weather permitting dates.

Manchester Bromley BSC Joseph F. Fowler MES Fred G. Stone Fred M. Rogers Oakley K. Porter Rogers Fowler Stone Black Robert P. Wood Wood

Nature in Concert lightens Pittsfield calendar

Pittsfield Massachusetts hosts a sight and sound program titled Nature in Concert at South Junior High School on Saturday May 3 at 8 p.m. Les Campbell a leading nature photographer will present his slides with Massachusetts Camera naturalists using advanced electronic sound and six Carousel projectors. Proceeds support Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary day camp. Local BSC and school board discussions explore ski program funding equipment access and future cooperation for area youth.

Pownal Bennington County Mt. Anthony Junior High School Philip T. Frost Pittsfield Mass South Junior High School Les Campbell Massachusetts

Expensive Ride Leads to Disorderly Conduct Charge

Michael J. Laufenberg an 18 year old in Madison Wisconsin asked police for a squad car to take him to work. When refused he called the Fire Department claiming a heart attack to get a ride. Firefighters rushed to his home only to hear he wanted a ride to work. He rode to the police station and forfeited $53 on a disorderly conduct charge.

Madison Wis UPI Michael J. Laufenberg Laufenberg Fire Department

Community Notices From Putnam to Charlton

Local notices list hospital patients George Cronk at Putnam Hospital and Roy Graves at McClellan Hospital. Aiken family and church events feature an administrative board meeting at United Methodist Church on April 23 and a Dawbury Methodist Educational Council meeting on April 17. Easter greetings, visitors, and gatherings across Yonkers to Charlton are noted, along with church services at United Methodist Church and a May 10 food and rummage sale.

George Cronk Putnam Hospital Roy Graves McClellan Hospital United Methodist Church Dawbury Methodist Educational Council North Hoosick United Methodist Church Gertrude Aiken Mildred Davey Yonkers Muriel Chatterton Central Bridge Joseph Fossa Cambridge Oswald A. Muller William Spink Jr Richard DeMeo Christine Schenectady Ernest Henson Nancy of Charlton Malcolm Hamilton

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Arlington Helene Thompson Army David A. Ennis James E. Ennis 1St Armored Div Fort Hood Texas Atmerican National College Stephen . Kenny John Kenny Sandgate Kenny AIC Liberal Arts Rake High School The Future Homemakers of America Battenkill Grange Grange Hall West Arlington Vera Langlais Betsy Porter Oak Hill School Diane Volst Rebecca Boyden Marlboro Sue Williams Eileen Flynn Mary Verdiani Grand Union Walloomsac Bertha Hoag N.F.D.A Main St Cheone Bennington, Vt Glenn T, Warren Edith Beaumont Michael Miller P.O. Box Monument Plaza Shopping Center Alvah Sanborn Herbert Sandick Frank Cloyes Donald Barnett Pleasant Valley Wildlie Sanctuary Kenneth L. Aiken SUNY Farmingdale L.I Mrs Kenneth E. Aiken Roy Smith George Keller Flemington, N.J Laura Whitney Middle Granville South Street County National Bank Bennington & Arlington Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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