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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1970

Page

8

Damon Runyon Alive at Williamstown closes season

Damon Runyon Alive at Williamstown depicts a revival of Guys and Dolls with Jo Swerling Abe Burrows and Frank Loesser credits. Opened Tuesday night at Williamstown Theatre to run through Saturday curtain at 8 30 directed by Eugene Lesser and musical direction by Herbert Kaplan.

Damon Runyon Williamstown Guys and Dolls Jo Swerling Abe Burrows Frank Loesser Williamstown Theatre Eugene Lesser Herbert Kaplan New York

Lord's Auction in West Arlington feature with bake sale

Committees in West Arlington prepare for the Lord's Auction on Route 313 across the covered bridge Friday Aug 28 at 7 00 PM with a bake sale at 6 00 PM. Proceeds benefit West Arlington Methodist Church. Auctioneer Allen Lyng leads the sale. The event includes a playful battle of the sexes theme tied to a Williamstown production of Guys and Dolls praised for Nicely Johnson Adelaide and Sky performances.

Route West Arlington Ladies’ Aid Williamstown

Art Association Prizes for 19th Fall Exhibition

Berkshhire Art Association names over 4000 in prizes for the 19th annual fall show at the Berkshire Museum. Two 1000 purchase prizes and a 500 prize, with 1000 from Williams College and 500 from Berkshire Community College. Entry days Sept 26 10 to 4 30 and Sept 27 2 to 4 30 at the Berkshire Museum. Juror Daniel Catton Rich, ex Worcester Art Museum director, will judge works from New England and New York.

Pittsfield Mass Edward L. Dobbins Berkshire Art Association Williams College Berkshire Community College Association Berkshire Museum Daniel Catton Rich Worcester Art Museum New England New York Rich Indiana University of Chicago Harvard University Coe College Clark University Anna Marie College Guggenheim Museum Commission of the Arts M.I.T New York City Art Institute of Chicago Odilon Redon Eugene Delacroix Institute Worcester Henri Rousseau Degas

Weekend Guests and Family News Roundup in Granville Area

Residents hosted and visited relatives across New York and California. Ann Plotner returned to Redwood City after 30 years with the Sullivan siblings. Hoags and Lukes shared birthdays and travels with Barringers, Cox, Danford, and Fitz Gerald families. Linda Luke and Mary Ellen Hoag were mentioned among weekend and hospital notes. Billy Luke and Isabella Quinlan were part of extended visits, with care instructions for Mary Ellen Hoag.

Ann Plotner Redwood City Calif Edward Sullivan Harold Luke Utica Forrest Luke Schenectady Fred Luke Warren Whitcomb Granville Gordon Hoag Barringer Camp Crooked Lake Linda Or Edward Barringer Donald Cox Syracuse John Danford Rochester William Luke Billy England Albany Felt Co Harry Kelly Albany Alice Guiden Keith Scott Nora Buck Bridget Hoag Bridget Kenneth Buck Hoags Edward LaFortune Jr Troy George Hillie Susie Barringer Paradox Lake Adirondacks Billy Luke Isabella B. Quinlan Eagle Mills Alice B. Fitzgerald Berlin Mary Ellen Hoag Mary McClellan Hospital Cambridge

Vermont school lunch funds rise for 1970-71 year

Vermont plans a 1.3948 million dollar appropriation for 1970 71 to support breakfast and lunch programs in public and parochial schools. The package includes 407 362 dollars to reimburse type A meals and additional funds for higher reimbursements for free or reduced meals. Day care and breakfast programs receive modest totals.

Montpelier Vermont

Walter Hard and Suffragist legacy mark 50 years

Mrs. Walter Hard, 84, a longtime suffragist and former operator of the Johnny Appleseed Bookshop in Manchester, remains active in voting and supports equality. She recalls marching for women's suffrage with her late fiancé Walter Hard as part of a 50th anniversary reflection and endorses broader women's rights while noting shifts in domestic norms. In Washington, Sen. Winston Prouty predicts the draft will end July 1, 1971 despite opposition.

Manchester Walter Hard Fifth Avenue Walter Mrs. Hard Washington Winston Prouty R-Vt Senate Prouty Mark Hatfield Rore Barry Goldwater Rariz Gates Commission Margaret Hard

Financial aid helps over 2500 at UVM in 1969 70

The University of Vermont assisted more than 2,500 students with scholarships, loans, employment and grants totaling over 1.5 million dollars in aid value. Allen L. Walker notes continued need and outlines aid procedures, sources, and the impact of federal funds on future aid.

Burlington University of Vermont Allen L. Walker UVM Wilbur Fund Vermont Wilbur National Defense

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