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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1966

Page

6

County Forest Association Plans Panel Discussion

Vermont forest official Robert B. Williams will address Bennington County Forest Association at the fifth annual meeting at Avalanche Motor Lodge in Manchester. A panel discussion moderated by Charles E. Canfield will follow, featuring Reginald Arnold and Stearns Jenkins of the Highway Department, Dr. Edward Borgatta, Sidney Davis of the U.S. Forest Service, and James E. Wilkinson Jr. of Rutland representing the state Department of Forests and Parks.

Manchester Robert B. Williams Vermont Bennington County Forest Association Avalanche Motor Lodge Charles E. Canfield Arlington Association Reginald Arnold Stearns Jenkins State Highway Department Edward Borgatta Sunderland Sidney B. Davis U.S. Forest Service James E. Wilkinson Jr Rutland State Department of Forests and Parks

Peru Woman Named Delegate to Alpha Tau Omega Congress

Peru Alice Dibble 824 5407 will serve as official delegate to the 48th Biennial Congress of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity at Mackinac Island Michigan August 24 to 27. Announcement by Norman E. Ritchie executive secretary notes Robert Woodard of Peru a student at St. Lawrence University is also mentioned in connection with the event.

Robert Woodard Peru St. Lawrence University Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Mackinac Island Mid Norman E. Ritchie

Arlington woman treated after horse incident at home race

Linda Sargent was treated in the emergency room of Putnam Memorial Hospital Sunday and released after reportedly being thrown from a horse twice at her home. The Manchester Rescue Squad transported her to Bennington, while on standby duty at the Arlington Horse Show.

Linda Sargent Putnam Memorial Hospital Bennington Manchester Arlington

Local WAC Officer Cited for Meritorious Service

Second Lt. Evelyn M. Harvey recently assumed command of the WAC Detachment at Letterman General Hospital San Francisco. She received a certificate of achievement for meritorious service while serving as executive officer supply and mess officer and as acting commander of the WAC Company at Fort Meade Maryland. Army officers praised her leadership knowledge and initiative boosting unit effectiveness and mission performance. Harvey, a North Bennington High School and St Joseph College graduate, is from Bennington Vermont.

Evelyn M. Harvey North Bennington High School St. Joseph College Charles H. Gingles Letterman General Hospital San Francisco Calif Harvey WAC U.S. Army Garrison Fort George G. Meade Second St. Harvey Bennington

Grange News Safety Program At Battenkill Grange

Battenkill Grange held a safety themed program with opening song Home On the Range. Gary Martin spoke on water safety and showed lifesaving gear. Robert Massi discussed home safety plus rifle safety. Introduction of rifle safety instructors noted. A safety quiz and accident tips followed. Birthday tributes were given to sisters Mabel and Rena Crofut. Aug 31 Booster Night set with exhibits Aug 30. Grange Youth Camp report. Sept 7 next meeting. GASSETTS Grange reopen Sept 4 with Dawn Dance and Friday dances at Grange Hall.

Battenkill Grange Doris Wright Clarence Decker III Gary Martin North Bennington Lake Paran Ondawa Martin Robert Lindsey Battenhill Grange Arlington Robert Massi Lindsey Fred Hawley Bud Edgerton Harry Hayden Robert Stroffoleno John Mears Decker Larry Clayton State Grange Camp Ingalls North Hero Gassetts Grange Hall Pat Lake Rhythm Ranchers

Music Review Close Listening Essential As Contemporary Music Evolves

North Bennington critics discuss how contemporary music shows evolution from traditional forms. The Composers Conference at Bennington College offers a platform for new works and theories, including Mel Powell's original Analogs realized at Yale. Powell's work emphasizes timbre and sound in time, delivering an almost pure listening experience with a performerless setup and attentive audience.

Bennington College Mel Powell Yale University Powell

Arlington Legion Plans Installation of Officers

Arlington Commander Dudley Griffis announces installation of incoming officers for American Legion Post 69 and its auxiliary. The event at post headquarters is Sept 6 at 8 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. buffet for members and spouses. The slate lists Griffis as commander and a full lineup for both posts.

Arlington Dudley Griffis American Legion Post 69 American Legion Auxiliary Post Legion Legion Auxiliary Ted Hoyt Joe Lobravico James Wiley Cyril Hoyt Jr Medric Grover William Griffis Earl Prouty Clifford Ferris Manfred Ehrich Margaret Hoyt Marion Tudor Mary Thomas Lillian Hall Mary Griffis Virginia Ferris Virginia Mattison Edtle Bowen

No Injuries In Manchester Auto Accidents

Police report no personal injuries in a minor accident Saturday afternoon in Manchester. Richard Mattison 20 of Pawlet drove a 1955 Oldsmobile four door. Beverly Mattison was uninjured when it rear ended a 1962 Comet pickup driven by Emil Zounfaly of Manchester Center near Manchester Motors on V1.11-30 at 5 58 p.m. Both cars were westbound. Mattison said he briefly lost vision in bright sun and did not see the truck. About $100 damage to the pickup rear bumper. Late Thursday afternoon there were no injuries when cars driven by G Sylvester Hawkins of Manchester Depot and Carl Schultz of Stillwater collided at V1.11-30 and U.S. 7. John Hawkins was a passenger in the Hawkins car. Schultz’s wife was a passenger in the Schultz car.

Manchester Richard Mattison Pawlet Beverly Mattison Mattison Telephone Company Emil Zoun Faly Manchester Center Manchester Motors G. Sylvester Hawkins Manchester Depot Carl Schultz Stillwater N.Y U.S John Hawkins Hawkins Schultz

Manchester faith baptism and band rehearsal plans announced

Stephanie Jo Bryant, daughter of Mr and Mrs Christopher Bryant, was baptized at the First Congregational Church. Tonight at 7 30 the Manchester Elementary School hosts a rehearsal for the final band concert with all instrumentalists and band members urged to attend.

Stephanie Jo Bryant Christopher Bryant Clyde H. Bryant Jr First Congregational Church Manchester

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County Forest Association Williams Department of Forests and Parks Aia Bennington Photo Service North St Dial Alice Dibble Arlington East Helene Thompson H. Greenberg & Son ORTH Ennington Member Federal] Deposit Insurance Corporation Grange News Mabel Crofut Rena Crofut George Cooledge Music Review Arlington Legion Plans Morton Feldman Mr. Feldman James Brown Marvin Johnson Stephen Chambers Robert Miller Arthur Stern Arthur Berger James Randall Suffolk Downs Boston Ringo Paul Gail John Chet Ringheiser P.O. Box Best Buy Uttles St. Bennington
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