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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1968

Page

6

Hale Co Strikes Loom as Mediation Sought for Dec 9

Hale Co in East Arlington faces a looming strike after management and Local 164 clash over timing and terms. Union leader Lawrence Ott criticizes early talks, while AFL CIO official Albert Woodell cites demands for higher wages better benefits and longer vacations. Industry-wide pay comparisons and health coverage are highlighted as contributing factors.

East Arlington Hale Co Hirsch Lawrence Ott AFL - Cio Albert Woodell Salem N.Y Woodell

Linen towels from New England hand screened on linen

Local crafts offer a large selection of towels sized 18 by 30 inches. Each piece is hand screened on pure linen and made right here in New England.

New England

Mrs Fay Hired as Director of Manchester Child Center

Wendy Fay has been hired as director of the Manchester Child Development Center to lead a planned Spruce Street day care. A 1966 Mt Holyoke College graduate and wife of Mich ael Fay, she will start work the first of the year. The center is fundraising to raise 50,000 for preschool space and Spruce Street property option.

Manchester Wendy Fay Manchester Child Development Center, Inc Spruce Street Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley Mass Burr and Burton Seminary Michael Fay Greensboro CDC Center For

Rupert Mason Nelson Taken Ill In Albany Hospital

The Ruperts Mason Nelson of Rupert was taken ill on Monday and taken to Albany Medical Center where he is under observation. Lois Graf, wife of Rep. Robert Graf of North Rupert, is a patient at Putnam Hospital where she is undergoing treatment.

Mason Nelson Rupert Albany Medical Center Albany N.Y Lois Graf Robert Graf North Rupert Putnam Hospital

Jaycees Install Sound System For Manchester School

Manchester Friday afternoon Jaycees will install a $600 sound system at Manchester Elementary School auditorium and gymnasium as a gift to the community. Erwin Auchter of Colchester and Burlington will do the work. Richard B. Rockwell heads the project and says proceeds from the Arts and Crafts Festival fund most of the system. The upgrade will serve the Harvard Glee Club and Radcliffe Choral Society Benefit Concert Saturday night and will be ready for any introductions.

Manchester Manchester Jaycees Civic Club MES Erwin Auchter Colchester Burlington Jaycee Richard B. Rockwell Village Green Rockwell Manchester Ci''d Harvard Glee Club Radcliffe Choral Society

Burr and Burton Alumni Newsletter prep underway

A 12 page issue of the Burr and Burton Alumni Newsletter is being prepared by Paul H. Bullock with Miss Alison R. Bright and advanced typing students. Several hundred copies will be mailed next week to graduates of 1940 to 1949. Editors Michele Zoufaly and Gayl Heinz lead the second issue of The Octopus with help from over twenty students.

Burr & Burton Burr and Burton Paul H. Bullock Alison R. Bright Michele Zoufaly Gayl Heinz Miss Bright

Women Bus Drivers Recruited In Hoosick Falls

Hoosick Falls Central School District reports three women completed bus driver training after resignations opened positions. Catherine Wilson Nancy Hathaway and Helen Cottrell test licenses Monday. results pending. Superintendent Leonard notes aim to convert part time to women drivers, with raises for full time staff and plans to train more after year’s start. The senior yearbook team, The Burtonian, is preparing, with co editors Melanie Otis and Catherine Mattison.

Hoosek Falls N.Y Hoosick Falls Philip Leonard Catherine Wilson Nancy Hathaway Helen Cottrell Leonard The Burtonian Melanie Otis Catherine Mattison

Windy storm knocks out power in Rupert area

Gale force winds and rain cause a Wednesday blackout in Rupert West Rupert and West Sandgate. Tree limbs on wires near Nelson Cramer Farm Route 153 south of West Pawlet Village cut power from 2:50 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. CP S workers had fixed that outage when a sub-station issue in Rupert caused another outage from 2:47 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Rupert West Rupert West Sandgate Nelson Cramer Route 153 West Pawlet Village Central Vermont Public Service

Christmas meeting set by WSCS at Trinkle home

The WSCS of the United Methodist Church will hold their meeting and Christmas party on Thursday evening December 5 at the home of Mrs. Ernest Trinkle Jr.

WSCS United Methodist Church Ernest Trinkle Jr

Hoosick Falls School Board discusses future expansion needs

Hoosick Falls Central School faces space and cafeteria constraints as enrollment is projected to rise in five years. High school is expected to reach 900 students while elementary remains 1000, prompting consideration of adding rooms and alternate meal arrangements. The board also reviews classroom aide program and contemplates Rensselaer County Vocational School plans.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Board of Education Hoosick Falls Central School Philip Leonard Albany State Education Department Parker Dodge Associates Leonard Lillian Michie Olive Sluzas Rensselaer County Vocational School Eagle Mills

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