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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1964
Page
5
Fire Warden Hennessy reports district ranger order canceling all burning permits due to high fire hazard. Hoosick Falls Fire Chief Banks imposes rule: no open fires. only incinerators may be used for fires in the village.
Major Geoffrey Chapman returns from two years in Germany and will be stationed in Alabama after a 10 day leave. First Lt. Philip X. Chapman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Chapman, is stationed in Okinawa with the U.S. Marine Corps until Sept. 1.
A new Solomon Wright Public Library building is planned for Pownal to replace the present system. The one story 40 by 48 foot red brick design includes reading rooms, a charging desk, shelves for 14 000 books, fluorescent lighting and electric heat. Total cost 30 000 with 15 000 from federal aid and 15 000 from public subscriptions.
A fire near the Noble and Wood Machine Company overpass remains under investigation as investigators seek the alarm caller. Troop 64 BSA opens its new season with patrol leaders meeting at Scoutmaster Richard A. Severson's home at 8 p.m. tonight, with planning sessions to follow and Webelos Den transitioning to Troop 64 on Aug. 24.
Maroney Bros. of Bennington started work Thursday on restoring the Pownal Center Community Church belfry with aluminum siding to avoid future painting costs. Completion is estimated at 1700 dollars, with a fund drive under way. Donations may be made to Mrs Harold Andrews or Mrs Charles W Rounds.
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