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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1969

Page

3

Basketball Returns Under Coach Frede rickson

The team, led by coach Dave Frede rickson, features eight seniors and five juniors. After talks with players the squad expects tough games, facing non league opponents St Marys of Glens Falls Mt Greylock Pittsfield Hoosick Falls and within the SVL Windsor MSJ and Pats appear to be the teams to beat in the Southern Vermont League.

Dave Frederickson St. Mary's Glens Falls Mt. Greylock Pittsfield Hoosick Falls Windsor MSJ Pats

CF Chapter Meets Friday in Rutland Public Service rooms

Vermont Cystic Fibrosis Chapter holds Friday 7:30 p.m. organizational meeting in Central Vermont Public Service rooms Rutland to name new officers and plan the annual fund drive with guests from Burlington CF Clinic and Regional trustee. Also notes Pats football pep rally and community group activities and a Christmas seasonal reflection.

Rutland Vermont Vermont Public Service Grove Street D. Donald Schwartz Burlington

Christmas Red Bloodmobile Returns Here Next Wednesday

The Red Cross Bloodmobile returns to Bennington on Wednesday, December 17, at First Baptist Church Colgate Hall, 601 Main St. Donors may give up to 66 with consent for older ages, 18 to 21 require parental consent unless married, and refreshments plus parking are provided. Volunteers include Dr. Kenneth Cestone and others, with times 11:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Red Cross First Baptist Church Colgate Hall Main St Sawyer’s Gibney Funeral Home

Senior Citizens Notes At Center For Tax Aid And Parties

Senior citizens get daily tax refund help from 3 to 4 p.m. once tax blanks arrive. Watch for Mrs. Daisy L. Myers start date. No public card parties until after the new year. Christmas party reservations now. Dec 18 at 7:30 p.m. chair Helen Galipeau with a Ce celia Greene School of Dance group, Monica Murray, Henry Simpatico, and possibly a Novitiate group. Ruth Jackson decorations, Isabelle LaBarge refreshments, Ethel Vance guest book, James Conroy as Santa. Reserve by Dec 16. each attendee brings a 50 cent gift. Planning meeting Monday at 2 p.m. for January calendar. Arts and crafts Tue Dec 16. American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m. Wed Dec 17 puppet making at 2 p.m. Bowling at Bennington Lanes at 3 p.m. for seniors with Richard Guerrero, Dr. Herrick, Dr. Fabricius, Dr. Humphreys. Telephone squad chaired by Mrs. Bennett et al with Miss Emna Page and others. Typist Mrs. Litster. Fire Alarm Supt Henry White to hang Bloodmobile Today banner at South and Elm streets. appreciated by the ladies.

Daisy L. Myers Helen Galipeau Cecelia Greene School of Dance Monica Murray Henry Simpatico Ruth Jackson Isabelle LaBarge Ethel Vance James Conroy Santa Claus American Legion Auxiliary Bennington Lanes Richard Guerrero Francis Herrick Richard Fabricius Roderick Humphreys William Sennett Emna Page Edward MacKinnon George Jenkins Carl Jolivette John Ogilvie John Litster Henry White South Elm Streets

Davis Lacks Charisma With College Students

Kenneth Parker a 22 year old former University of Vermont student held a news conference in Montpelier to criticize Gov. Deane C. Davis. Parker urged Davis to visit campuses to engage students in government and blamed aides for the governor’s poor image with youth. Parker cited Elbert Moulton and Frederick Reed in connection with staff changes last week involving Charles Butler.

Parker Davis Elbert Moulton Frederick Reed Charles Butler Butler

UVM Dean Quits After NEH Appointment

The University of Vermont trustees accepted the resignation of Dr. Herbert C. McArthur associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences who has been on leave to work with the National Endowment for the Humanities in Washington DC. His resignation takes effect August 1 1970 and he will remain with NEH. McArthur joined UVM in 1960 and rose from instructor to professor becoming associate dean when the post was created in 1965.

Burlington University of Vermont Herbert C. McArthur College of Arts and Sciences National Endowment For the Humanities Washington, D.C National Endowment McArthur UVM

Selectmen Eye A Yearly Audit In Bennington

Bennington selectmen discussed Yearly town-finances audit proposed by Town Manager Edward R. Lamb. If new bookkeeping procedures are adopted, the town could reduce audit costs below last year’s 7000, though implementation will take time.

Bennington Edward R. Lamb The Selectmen Thomas Maynard East Road

Bennington College Tax Appeal Under Study by BCA

Bennington Board of Civil Authority chair John Kennedy Jr announced no decision yet on Bennington College’s appeal over 15 campus houses being added to the North Bennington tax rolls. The BCA met with the sisters and attorney John H. Williams II to establish fact finding committees, with a ruling due within 40 days under Vermont law. The college argues houses bought before 1941 are tax exempt. listers say faculty houses bought after 1941 are not, and want court determination.

John Kennedy Jr Bennington Board of Civil Authority Bennington College Bennington Kennedy BCA John H. Williams II Vermont College Vermont Tax Department Williams Listers

Historic Sites Survey Gets Federal Grant

Washington reports a $969,000 federal grant to the National Trust for Historic Preservation to survey properties of historical, archaeological, and architectural significance for the National Register of Historic Places. States will develop preservation plans, with Connecticut $12,550 Maine $4,524 Massachusetts $19,434 Vermont $4,998. Vermont surveys in progress. Addison County completed under state historic sites board led by William Pinney.

Washington UPD Walter J. Hickel Secretary of the Interior National Trust For Historic Preservation New England National Park Service Connecticut Maine Massachusetts Vermont Board of Historic Sites Addison County William Pinney

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Mary Burgess Tony Wright Gene Luczynski Randy Mook Frederickson Jaycees Kriste Eagan Jerry Parker Prospect Mountain Immone Honduras Griffin Arlington Red Bloodmobile Santa Eugene V. Clark Richard B. Leake III Bennington County Red Cross Blood Mobile Kenneth Cestone Paul A IN Life Magazine Bennington, VT Dean Griffin Electric Main St. Benn Selectman Joseph E. Higgins Higgins Benn Burry Shaftsbury, Vermont Norton Barber Historic Sites Survey Federal County National SUN
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