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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1967

Page

6

Hoosick Falls Board Appoints Youth Commission Member

Hoosick Falls N Y The Town Board appointed William J Murphy of 119 Main St to the Town of Hoosick Youth Activities Commission to succeed Robert Hayden whose term ends in January The appointment followed a recommendation by Cheney Case chairman of the Youth Commission Councilman Guy Phillips led the meeting in Supervisor John A Murphy absence garbage and papers were seen falling from trucks to the village dump Residents were urged to ensure dump containers are securely covered The board will hold its final meeting of the year on December 29 to hear annual reports.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Town of Hoosick Board William J. Murphy Main St Town of Hoosick Youth Activities Commission Robert Hayden Cheney Case Youth Commission Guy Philips John A. Murphy Troy County Board of Supervisors Philips

County GOP Reunion Set For Jan. 11

SHAFTSBURY The Bennington County Republican Committee outlined plans for a dessert and coffee meeting at Mount Anthony Union High School Bennington January 11 at 7 p.m. to acquaint voters with leadership under new State Chairman Elbert G. Moulton. Town chairmen will sell tickets for a dollar a couple, and several committees were formed to boost county effort.

Shaftsbury Bennington County Republican Committee Elbert G. Moulton Mount Anthony Union High School Bennington Moulton Ferdinand Bongartz Manchester

Star of Bethlehem Demonstration at Williams College Planetarium

The Willis S. Milham Planetarium at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts hosts a Christmas demonstration titled The Star of Bethlehem each Friday in December at 7 30 p m Admission is free but tickets are required in advance from the provost office by calling 458 7131 The show recreates skies as seen in 7 B C and 6 B C from Palestine and highlights events such as the Jupiter Saturn conjunction of 7 B C believed to have inspired the Wise Mens journey.

Williamstown Mass Star of Bethlehem Willis S. Milham Planetarium Williams College B.C Palestine Bethlehem

Contractor Breaks Legs In Firehouse Rafter Collapse

Readsboro reports a contractor was severely injured Friday when rafters collapsed during a firehouse construction. John Eliason, 46, was airlifted to North Adams Hospital after the accident near the site. Donald Wheeler of Readsboro and George Urban of Wilmington escaped injury as the other two workers fell with the rafters.

Readsboro John Eliason North Adams Hospital Rizieri Comai Donald Wheeler George Urban Wilmington

Manchester Board Interviews Architects on School Addition

Manchester school directors interviewed a third architect for a possible MES addition after considering a bond issue to fund eight classrooms and a cafeteria at about 300000 dollars. The plan envisions two sites behind the building, with state land-per-student rules likely requiring more acreage.

Manchester Board Manchester St. Paul’s Church Ralph F. Fleming Jr Fwe Davis Fleming Walter S. Clemons Walter Clemons

Battenkill Grange Dedicates Charter In Marion Peets Honor

Battenkill Grange draped its charter for Sister Marion Peets who died in Florida on December 3. A funeral home service in Arlington followed her long service as a charter member of the grange Ethan Allen Pomona and Vermont State Grange. The community progress committee funded a plaque for the Yankee Doodlers Drum Bugle and Baton Corps presented at a Friday awards banquet. Socials resume January 6 with a dues supper January 3 at 6 30 pm. The program theme is So Be It Resolved Tonight Ethan Allen Pomona Christmas party at Taconic Hall and Battenkill Grange youth decorate the hall December 20 with Santa gifts for all children and Junior Grange members.

Battenkill Grange Marion Peets Florida The Grange Ethan Allen Pomona Vermont State Grange Arlington Yankee Doodlers Battenkill Taconic Hall Santa

Manchester Country Club Holds First Full Meeting

Manchester Country Club, recently incorporated with a $350000 federal loan, held its first general meeting with 85 members and 170 proxies. The board was empowered to enter needed business deals, and plans to buy 165 acres from Vermont Investment Corp for $70000 were discussed. Architect Geoffrey Cornish is finalizing course plans. bidding will choose a builder. 30 percent of land will be cleared this winter with earth moving starting in 1968, and a 1969 summer completion is targeted. The club also reported its 300th member sale and noted greens privileges for a motel owner member type.

Manchester Manchester Country Club Board of Governors Burr and Burton Seminary Richard C. Bartholomae Farmers Home Administration Bartholomae Robert C. Brewster Henry E, Dooley Oakley K, Porter Douglas P, Shaw Berry A. Wall Harvey G. Turner Jr U.S. 7 Vermont Investment Corp Geoffrey Cornish Amherst Mass Navarone Construction Co Somerville

MES Pupils To Sing Out Next Week

Manchester Elementary School pupils will present two evenings of Christmas carols. On December 19 they will perform along School Bonnet and Main streets then travel to Seminary Avenue for more singing, finishing with refreshments at MES. December 20 at 7 45 p m the school chorus concert will feature a 50 voice chorale in the gym.

Manchester MES School Bonnet Seminary Avenue

Manchester Officials Debate Knowles System Card Updates

A state tax department letter questions updating 1200 Knowles system real estate cards as listers push for a $2400 budget. Clyde Bryant Sr. urged recalculations after Montpelier issued new price schedules, but Carlson argues it is impractical to recompute all cards and advocates using old schedules to price new houses.

Manchester Knowles State Department of Listers Clyde Bryant Bryant Montpelier Tax Department Geron M. Carlson Carlson Orrin Beattie Beattie John S. McCormick Selectmen McCormick Blanchard Stone Selectman I. Stanford Zecher

Potter Hill Town Notice and Real Estate Assessments

Former Town Supervisor Cy rus H. Spicer is a patient at Putnam Memorial Hospital and Town Clerk George McEvoy announced dog license fees due January 1 for 805 listed dogs with a $10 penalty for unlicensed owners. Carlson urged uniform 7 percent increases on land values and cautioned area differences. Village real estate appraisals and listers' workload drew selectmen’s concern over budget and accuracy.

Cyrus H. Spicer Potter Hill Putnam Memorial Hospital George McEvoy Carleton Shaw Hoosick St Roswell Park Hospital Buffalo

Arlington High Granted Continuing Accreditation

Arlington Memorial High School has been accepted for continuing accreditation by the New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Principal William Towne credited community support for approving the building addition and noted the association’s evaluation prompted changes in the school program and renovations.

Arlington William Towne Arlington Memorial High School New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges Towne Association Boston Neassc AMHS

Walloomsac Miss Robin Baldwin Birthday Party

Robin Baldwin celebrated her eighth birthday Saturday with a party at her home. Guests included Marie Flynn Susan McCabe Vicki Van Der Kar Amy Mihuta Catherine Luke and Catherine Brogue. Games were led by her sister Betty Ann with Cathy Brogue assisting. The Hoosick Home Makers 4-H Club held a Christmas party at Mrs. John Calhoun home with members delivering cookies for distribution. A lesson on Christmas greens will be given Friday after school. The Northern Livestock 4-H Club hosts its Christmas party today at John Calhoun home.

Robin Baldwin Marie Flynn Susan McCabe Vicki van der Kar Amy Mihuta Catherine Luke Catherine Brogue Robin Betty Ann Cathy Brogue Hoosick Home Makers 4-H Club John Calhoun Northern Livestock 4-H Club

Manchester PTA Plans Spring Fund Drive for Record Players

Edward Campbell of St Louis has donated a state flag for Main Street bringing the total represented to 46. Manchester Post Office will open this Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM for Christmas mailers. A Manchester PTA meeting announced a spring fundraiser to provide a $70 record player for every Manchester Elementary homeroom.

Edward Campbell St. Louis G. Murray Campbell Manchester PTA

Warren Wire Union To Vote Wednesday

Warren Wire Co at Warren Wire plant will hold a Wednesday vote on the latest company proposal. Union president Francis Betit of Local 6614 USW AFL-CIO announced a rank and file meeting at the South Pownal Fire House with 1 30 p.m. voting for second shift and 3 30 p.m. for first and third shifts to avoid work time loss. The three year contract expired Nov 23 and was extended to Dec 15. The plant employs about 350.

Pownal Warren Wire Co Francis Betit United Steelworkers of America Afl-Cio South Pownal Betit General Cable Corp

North Bennington Christmas Party Planned at Home

The Lake Paran Homemaker Extension group will hold its Christmas party at Mrs. Edwin Austin's home on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Gifts will be exchanged.

Lake Paran Homemaker Extension Group Edwin Austin

Christmas events and notices in North Pownal

Mrs Agnes Wright of Pownal Center has returned home from Putnam Memorial Hospital after a three week stay for leg surgery. Troop 347 BSA meets tonight at 7 in the Scout Hut. A Christmas party for youth groups of the Baptist and Congregational churches will be held in North Pownal Wednesday night at 7. Bring a suitable gift for the Christmas grab bag.

Agnes Wright Pownal Center Putnam Memorial Hospital BSA Baptist Congregational Churches North Pownal

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