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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1964

Page

6

Hoosick Falls Welcomes Charter Night For Jaycees

Hoosick Falls Hoosick Valley Jaycees held Charter Night with national and state officials at a State Line House dinner. Robert C. Lewsey Jr. presided as master of ceremonies as 25 local members had their names affixed to the charter. Officers include Lewsey Holbrook Murphy Mahoney and Milliman Jr with membership open to ages 21 through 35.

Hoosick Valley Jaycees Hoosick Falls N.Y Hoosick Valley William P. Sigalos Lewsey George Holbrook William Murphy Brian Mahoney Guy Milliman Jr

East Arlington Good Neighbor's Workshop Holiday Exhibit

East Arlington Library showcases a holiday exhibit of Christmas handicrafts by local youths taught by Mrs Anita Graves. The workshop, held Fridays, used common throwaways to craft miniature sleighs Santas trees angels and bird feeders, with Elmer's Glue a popular material.

East Arlington Good Neighbor’s Workshop Anita Graves

Hoosick Falls Rescue Squad hears doctor on ambulance issues

Dr Philip Martinez spoke at a Hoosick Falls Rescue Squad meeting on ambulance problems including accidents house calls mental patients and patient rights. He will send the AMA recommended equipment standards for emergency vehicles. Royal Howard chaired and Richard Severson presided. next meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m with an executive board session at 7 p m Second Street rooms. Calendar distribution and refreshments follow under Mrs Mary McGarvin.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Philip Martinez Town of Royal Howard Richard A. Severson Second Street Mary McGarvin

Honor Roll Highlights at Arlington High School

The Arlington Eagle lists All A and All As and Bs achievers for AMHS and junior high, notes DAR Award recipient Helen Aaron, announces JV cheerleader tryouts won by Shiela Wade Tina Lindsey and Mary Jeanne Walsh, and reports on boys basketball schedule and a twin band concert with Cambridge Central School Band highlighting a lively Arlington gym event.

John Beareden Mary Margaret Henning Neil Knapp Linda McEckron Diana McKeighan Patrick O’neil Donna Radziejewski John Se«cor Maribeth Albee Judy Coulman Barbara Garrecht Donalyn Hagelberg Thomas Macksey Donna McIntyre Sharon Snow Nancy Aaron Pamela Blair Stephen Kenny Diane Sherwin Dorothy Douglas Susan Mahler Christine Lindsey Helen Aaron Kenneth Clayton James Hayden Kathleen Kenny Prudence Kuhl Victoria Andrews Debbie Grout Donald Marsh Diane Wyman Susan Garneau Millyn Moore Thomas Pelham Constance Radziejewski Jordan Ulery Wayne Hagelberg Karen Hertlein Roy Holton Philip Richard DAR AMHS Helen Athletic Association FHA Shiela Wade Tina Lindsey Mary Jeanne Walsh Arlington Gym Arlington Cambridge N.Y

Brisk Fire Destroys Manchester Home on Dufresne Pond Road

Manchester Fire Department battled a brisk blaze last night that gutted the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Croft on Dufresne Pond Road East Manchester. Firemen saved only Christmas gifts clothing and bedding as the family were not home at the time.

Manchester Jack Croft Dufresne Pond Road

Bennington towns win prizes in 1964 Town Report Contest

Dorset and Manchester each earned second place in their classes in the University of Vermont Government Research Center contest. The awards cover annual reports for the previous fiscal year, honoring towns across nine population classes including Fayston Westmore Stratton and others with first, second, and third place recognitions.

Burlington Bennington County Government Research Center University of Vermont Dorset Manchester University Research Cener Fayston Westmore Stratton Dover Reading Grafton Townshend Charleston Strafford Berkshire Dummerston Cabot Sheldon Weathersfield Jericho Bethel Johnson Newbury Wilcliston Chester Stowe St. Johnsbury Lyndon Hartford Rutland Barre

Gradatim Christmas Party Held at First Baptist Church

Gradatim members and guests attended a Christmas party at the First Baptist Church with 21 in attendance. A play reading The Lord is Come featured a cast including Mrs Edson and Miss Edson, narrated by Mrs Harry S Moses. Devotions and carols followed, and the next meeting was announced for Jan 15 with guest speaker Guy Harmon on Covered Bridges. Fire destroyed a TV area at a Manchester Center home, taking 45 minutes to control. Croff family will receive $200 from the Vermont National Guard 86th Engineering Company.

First Baptist Church John Flitcroft A. Sidney Edson Maud Edson Lord Edson Mabel Towart Florence Moore Leon Orr Fred Martin H.N. Hammond Guy Harmon 86Th Engineering Company Vermont National Guard Croff Bennington Croft

Landgrove Londonderry Union Organizes

Edward G. Janeway of Londonderry was elected moderator at a meeting creating Union School District No. 20 for Landgrove and Londonderry. Officers include Maurice Laselle clerk Eileen Peck treasurer and Dr. Raymond Harris auditor. Building is slated for completion by September 1966 and directors plan first meeting March 16.

South Londonderry Edward G. Janeway Londonderry New Union School District No Landgrove Maurice Laselle Eileen Peck Raymond Harris Abby Williams Emma Ameden Janeway Roger Holton Edward Grover John Myers

Christmas Music in Your Home with New Stereo

A nostalgic piece on bringing holiday music into the home using a modern stereo phonograph. It urges stacking Christmas records by the tree, hosting gatherings, and using carols to boost mood and sociability, with tips on choosing robust stereo models.

Saint Nicholas Rudolph

Matchbox Label Fetches Record Price in London Sale

An 1827 matchbox label set a new record by selling for 32 pounds at a London auction organized by the British Matchbox Label and Booklet Society. The sale highlighted rare early labels and attracted collectors from across the region.

London UPD British Matchbox

Church Guild Contributes To Renovations

St. Hilda's Guild of St. Mark's Episcopal Church voted to contribute 500 dollars to the vestry renovation project. The parish plan calls for work to begin in January, decided at the December 8 meeting held with the town’s Christmas party in Cambridge. Officers were elected: Mrs John Mc Lucas president, Mrs Alvin Myers vice president, Mrs Hector Roberts secretary, Mrs George Eckweiler treasurer. Committee chairs named: Ruth Slade devotions, Victor Barrer hostesses, Morton Hoffman program, Edward Behan sunshine, Henry Wheeler publicity. Retiring secretary Mrs Frank Buswell presented pins for perfect attendance to Mrs Myers and Mrs Eckweiler. Next meeting set for January 12.

Hoosick Falls N.Y St. Hilda’s Guild of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Alvin Myers Hector Roberts George Eckweiler Ruth Slade Victor Barrer Morton Hoffman Edward Behan Sunshine Henry Wheeler Frank Buswell Myers Mrs. Eckweiler

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