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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1969
Page
7
Manchester residents received the annual tax bills showing the first half of school costs for 1969 plus town government costs, with the second school payment due March 1, 1970. The bill explains the grand list calculation, assessments, poll taxes, and policy on listed ownership and post sale tax responsibility.
Autumn issue highlights Manchester figure Charles H. Grant and his aviation invention. Local attendees at the Fifth Dimension concert at Saratoga Performing Arts Center included Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Cone and daughters Carolyn and Susan, Joan Thompson, Kelly Nawrath, Alison and Melanie Otis, and Gail Hicks, with the audience noting the center’s second largest crowd in its history. Staff Sergeant Frank L. Thompson returns on a 15 day leave from Fort Devens, Massachusetts. Area women prepare a Vermont country dinner for Manchester Day Care Center at the First Congregational Church on Saturday, August 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with tickets $2.75 adults and $1.25 for under twelves. Tickets available at Center Hill Pharmacy, Purdy's, Whipple's, or at the door.
Burr and Burton Seminary in Manchester plans a record enrollment of about 400 students for the new year. Registration runs Aug 27–28 with seniors, juniors, freshmen, and sophomores scheduled in timed slots for photos and ID cards. New staff members are named for 1969–1970, and classes begin Sept 2 with early dismissal for the first four days.
Manchester board of selectmen met to open bids for a GMC pickup with Warren's Garage favored after clarification. Parking restrictions near Kilburn's Hardware were proposed, with state approval sought for limits and sidewalk work. Also planned are roadway certificates, street naming Ridge Road and Pine Tree Lane, license reviews, drainage work behind Manchester Elementary, and a Ladies' Aid Toys sale in Peru on Saturday August 23.
Parisian concert pianist Jacqueline Schweitzer tours and relaxes in New England before her Southern Vermont Art Center recital. She came for friends, a change of rhythm, and the warm Vermont welcome, aided by a busy schedule including tours and festival appearances.
The Rupert area saw the sale of a farm house on West Rupert Road by the Ruegbergs to the Vandewaters of Stockton New Jersey. Visitors and residents mentioned include Mrs Frank Braun returning to Garden City New York and the Bittellies from North Bellmore New York at their Sandgate Road camp. Weekend guests Dominick Pignoni of Hollandale Florida visited Albert Walther and Mary. A concert is planned as a fundraising event for the S W A C Bartlett and Louise Arkell endowment fund featuring pianist repertoire with Miss Schweitzer noted as a budding local favorite. The event, at 3 30 p m Sunday August 24, promises hospitality and social exchange.
Arlington Garden Club will hold its country auction on August 30 at the West Arlington Green starting at 10 a.m. Items include antiques, furniture, China and glass. Bus Mars is auctioneer. Rain or shine, ample parking, bring chairs. Luncheon served for Dollars for Scholars. club funds civic beautification and conservation programs.
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Green are invited to an open house at the Municipal Center in Jacksonville Sunday from 1 to 4 p m to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married in Wilmington August 26 1919. The couple has four children Cecil Green Beverly Hamilton Violet Rufus and Beatrice Dunn plus nine grandchildren and have lived in Whitingham most of their marriage, at their current home for 39 years.
In Wilmington the Deerfield Valley Farmers Day Exhibition begins Friday at 2 p.m. with a pony pull and amusement rides. Fireworks cap the evening display while Saturday features a 9 a.m. horse drawing contest and additional events.
Four children completed four weeks as guests in Pownal under the Friendly Town Fresh Air Program and returned to New York City. Hosts included families in Pownal Center North Pownal East Pownal and local residents.
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