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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1970

Page

8

Weakest Production Ends Marlboro Season at Theatre

Marlboro Theatre closes its summer run with Jean-Claude Van Stalle’s America Hurrah, a three skit satire critiquing materialism and inhumanity. Interview opens strongest but overall entertainment declines. TV skit amuses with not its message, while Motel ends as a disaster. Cast shown strong, direction by Robert Mc Donald.

America Jean-Claude van Stalle Marlboro Theatre Robert McDonald Marlboro van Stalie T.V Marlboro Company Geoffrey Brown Jean-Claude van Stalie

Clark Museum Summer Tours End in Two Weeks

The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts, offers daily guided tours of the collection through Sept. 4, with a 40 minute talk at 3 p.m. each weekday except Monday. Topics include Impressionism, Landscape Painting, and Winslow Homer. The tours are led by summer assistant David Cass, with topics confirmed by phone.

Williamstown Mass Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute Institute Winslow Homer David Cass Clark

Pownal Studies Solutions to Crowded School Problem

A Pownal citizens committee at the elementary school discussed options to ease crowded schools after four bond rejections. Architect Julian Goodrich outlined three plans including expanding Pownal Center Elementary, dividing grades between North Pownal and Pownal Center, or forming two districts. He noted a potential all-new school site but emphasized preserving the current asset. Committee groups reported progress on transportation, site, budget, curriculum and enrollment with a bond referendum possible. The panel will reconvene at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday September 8.

Pownal Citizens Julian Goodrich Pownal Center North Pownal Oak Hill Goodrich Tosday

Pownal Elementary Announces Teacher Lists for 1970

The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union names the 1970-71 staff for Pownal Elementary. Principal Bernard Bisson leads grades five and six with several teachers assigned to three through kindergarten plus music by Lynne Bujak. New hires include Davis, Makin, Lamoreaux, and Doherty with varying experience. Due to overcrowding, double sessions rotate morning and afternoon for all students.

Pownal Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union Bernard J. Bisson Richard Singleton John Barrett III Marie F. Doherty Gary Ux Mae Bostwick Bara Makin Irma Shoff William A. Jones Tienes Doherty College of St. Rose Albany N.Y Ata North Adams State College Bujack New England Conservatory of Music Boston Mass

Old Home Day at Eastern Star Home in Randolph

Old Home Day is set for Sunday at the Order of Eastern Star Home in Randolph with church services at 11 a.m. Items for the home can be left with Mrs. Duane Hoyt or Mrs. Mary Best. The Federated Church annual auction occurs this Saturday at 10 a.m. on the church grounds in East Arlington with lunch served by the Enterprise Society.

Order of Eastern Star Randolph Duane Hoyt Mary Best Federated Church East Arlington The Enterprise Society Ransom Gore Oe Society

Bergman Film Set At Saratoga Fest

Ingmar Bergmans The Passion of Anna will close the Saratoga Film Festival Sept 6 12 at Spa Summer Theater. The color drama stars Max von Sydow Liv Ullmann and Bibi Andersson and screens twice nightly at 7 30 p.m. Tickets are available at the theater.

Saratoga Springs N.Y Ingmar Bergman Anna Spa Bergman Max von Sydow Liv Ullman Bibi Andersson United States United Artists Transamerica Corporation

Marlboro Theater Plans Gala Benefit Dinner and Show

The Marlboro Theater Company announces a gala benefit at the Marlboro Playhouse on Thursday the 27th. Proceeds support the theater. the event closes a successful summer season featuring Tartuffe The Hostage The Homecoming America Hurrah. A 6 p.m. cocktail hour precedes a 8 45 p.m. comedy performance titled Comedia del Arta. Tickets cost 12.50 per person or 25 per couple, available at the box office or via Peter Wallace.

Marlboro Marlboro Theater Company Marlboro Playhouse Eg > Penies Company Peter Zilliacus Ellen Reiss Cassandra Ash Grace Hodgedon Dover Marlboro Theater Comedia del Arta Theater Associates Millie Wallace Peter Wallace Peter Lillian Zilliacus George Nash East Dover

Manchester Selectmen Discuss Road Acceptance and Traffic Signs

Manchester Atty John Carmody urged the Board to accept the William Bischoff development road off Richville road despite new specifications. They proposed bringing the road up to specifications except paving and to reinspect later. The board will also consider speed control signs near Saint Pauls Church and review drainage concerns at Hilldale Development. Additional items included recycling paper, crosswalk near the center post office, potential traffic light in front of the fire station, sidewalk merchandise complaints, zoning bill payment, Rotary Carnival permit, and clarifying the Town Police Chief.

Manchester John Carmody Jr Board of Selectmen William Bischoff Richville Road Selectmen Carmody Bischoff State Highway Department Saint Paul's Church Hilldale Sue Tenner Vt. 11 Rotary Club Crime Commission Dana Thompson George Hoag

Hoosick Falls seniors plan Mets at Shea Stadium trip

The Rensselaer County Senior Citizens Coordinating Committee in Hoosick Falls invites area seniors to a Sept 10 bus trip to Shea Stadium to watch the Mets vs Phillies. Fare is 6.50 including bus and field level ticket. reservations close Sept 3. Bennington seniors can join.

Hoosick Falls Rensselaer County Senior Citizens Coordinating Committee Shea Stadium Mets Phillies Rose Waythus Bennington

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