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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1965
Page
5
Hoosick Falls New York town officials initiate renovation of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad Inc building at 8 Second Street funded by a memorial from Dr. Edith C. Reynolds. Kenneth Lester leads the restoration while Walter Wirmusky lends the former Owl Garage on Church Street for ambulance and boat storage overnight.
A mid afternoon storm in Cambridge New York caused lightning to strike wires and halt power for about two hours. James Bell heard a crash at Bell and Costello's garage as a second story addition was damaged. Construction workers led by Thomas Gannon escaped injury as a large tree limb fell on Main Street and firemen cleared debris while police directed traffic at key intersections.
A three week Bennington Red Cross swimming program at Paul Laskey Memorial Pool concluded with 130 children enrolling. Instructor Henry W. Coley assisted by Miss Ann Brush supervised the sessions. Molly Pratt passed the advanced swimmer test, with other successful students including Barry Buck Don Marsh James Woodard Harvey Harbur Sterling Harrington and Michael Hess.
Shaftsbury J E Paulin a patient at Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary Boston expects eye surgery this week and will be hospitalized about two weeks. The note lists many names of swimmers and instructors including Kim and Lee Borgotta, David and Katherine Brown, Joanne Buck, and others, with details on stroke requirements for advanced beginners and beginners. Coley has begun instruction at Barber's Pond in Pownal.
Bennington County Firemen's Mutual Aid Association members are invited to a regular meeting at the Arlington Firehouse in East Arlington. The meeting will be held Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Monday at 6 p.m. Senators face Tigers at Little League field with band practice at the firehouse East Arlington at 7 30 p.m. WWI Veterans meet at Legion rooms. Tuesday 6 p.m. Indians meet Dodgers in North Belmont and Orioles face Cards at 6 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary meets at the Legion rooms at 8 p.m. Wednesday 8 p.m. Arlington Fish and Game Club holds an important meeting in the Legion rooms. Thursday 6 p.m. Senators oppose Yankees and 7 p.m. Arlington Community Street Fair at the Community House grounds.
White Creek student Eleanor Niles of Cobleskill is named to the dean's list at State University Agricultural and Technical College. Niles, a senior majoring in agriculture, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Niles Sr.
The North Bennington Water Board announced today a ban on any hose use until further notice. Elizabeth Dwyer listed as contact 442-4519 for information.
Vera Langlais and Buck family joined a Cooperstown reunion while Rounds family attended the National Rural Letter Carriers Association convention in Boston. Vermont firefighters from Pownal attended the state association in Brattleboro where Mrs. Bishop was named auxiliary president.
POWNAL The summer camporee climaxed with a joint court of honor for Pownal Troop 47 and Arlington Troop 34 at Pudwar Camp East Pownal. Scoutmasters Rolland Roy and Robert Lindsey led, with William Frost and committee help as 100 plus attendees watched awards. Peter Roy became life scout. Alan Strobridge earned star. several scouts attained first and second class ranks. merit badges were awarded across many categories including marksmanship cooking nature first aid camping canoeing and more. Troop 34 also announced several rank advancements and merit badges with extensive lists. Stanley Darling received special recognition for longtime service. Richard Pudvar was named honorary Troop 47 member.
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