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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1970
Page
8
Hoosick Falls New York will host the annual Hoosick Falls Central School spring concert this Sunday. The program features student musicians and vocalists performing selections from various ensembles. Organizers invite families and community members to attend and support the young performers.
Vermont education officials discussed special education programs at the Vermont State School Directors Association spring meeting in Manchester. About 16 directors attended the evening session, with Charles Nichols and Miss Jean Garvin speaking at separate sessions. Officers for the Bennington area were elected: David Adler president Arnold Wilcox vice president and Dr. Clifford Harwood nominating committee member. A Sunday afternoon school concert featured the junior and senior bands and choruses with classical and popular pieces. Public invited.
Fire crews responded to a small fire at Leo Hewson’s Fisk Street home near 7 a.m. Tuesday caused by an oil burner. Earlier, North Hoosick firefighters battled grass fires along the railroad from Hoosick Junction to Walloomsac on Monday.
Twenty four Vermont artists participate in the last winter show at the Village Gallery of the Southern Vermont Art Center. The self portraits vary from whimsical to serious and a reception for the artists is set for Friday May 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. The exhibit runs through May with gallery hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment. Admission is free.
South Cambridge Leslie Ryan is a patient at Hoosick Falls Health Center. Groveside residents visited Mrs. Gertrude Aiken. Junior and Pleasant Valley Grange events announce meetings, offices, and an official visit May 1. A bus trip to Rochester is proposed by the Cambridge Area Farm and Garden Club for May 26. Cambridge Central School students receive honors. North Hoosick churches plan combined service May 3 at Eagle Bridge United Methodist Church. Sunday School times listed. Scrap paper can be left at the church shed.
Pfc. Larry Hunt son of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Hunt Sr. of Schaghticoke and formerly of Buskirk was wounded in Vietnam last Monday. Bullet wounds hit his right shoulder and shrapnel struck his skull though officials say there is no brain or eye damage. Hunt, a Hoosick Falls Central School graduate, has served about one year and has been in Vietnam since December.
Arlington invites residents to a public information meeting about FISH, a volunteer service aiding people. The May 6 meeting at 8 p.m. at Arlington Memorial High School is arranged by the Arlington Nursing Service with Rev. John Geer as chair. All individuals and local organizations are urged to attend.
Manchester delays stall on moving the Center post office from Route 11 30 and 7 as officials from Washington consider sites. Local supporters led by William Mallin press for a relocation while questions arise about a consolidated Manchester Center and Depot post office and its impact on service and costs.
Dr. Harold Martin president of Union College told about 90 National Honor Society members from six area schools that a modern elusive revolution drives American life. He cited a shift from idealism to materialism, a lack of satisfying production, and a need for action over talk through sacrifice and service.
The 4-H paper drive will be held in the area on Saturday May 2. Call 686-7283 or 686-7128 to arrange pickups. WSCS meets May 7 at Mrs. James McCart’s home. Also noting visits of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Robert son and Donna and Donna Green who recently returned from the Washington area.
Selectman Roy Whitman reminds Shaftsbury residents that dump stickers are mandatory for all cars by May 1. Those without a sticker by then will be barred from using the dump. Stickers are available at the town clerk’s office 1 to 5 p.m. in May.
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