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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1967

Page

6

Manchester Rescue Squad Orders 1968 Ambulance

Manchester Rescue Squad orders a new 1968 Cadillac ambulance costing 15,200 with 7,500 trade in for a 1964 vehicle. Park Superior Sales of Somersville, Conn., supplies it. The unit will serve Bennington Pownal Hoosick Falls and Putnam Memorial Hospital with radio links. Four new members join, expanding the squad to 16 active members and a two-man crew per eight-night shift.

Manchester Park Superior Sales Somersville Conn Bennington Pownal Hoosick Falls N.Y Putnam Memorial Hospital PMH

Pownal Church Holiday Program Tonight

Pownal Methodist Church School presents its annual Christmas program at 7 30 tonight with the theme What Christmas Brings. Offertory supports Methodist Home and Hospital for Children in New York. Classroom sections include Kindergarden through Grade 2 presentations and a film strip Christmas In Other Lands, followed by a Santa visit. A large group of aides assist Mrs. Warren Mason with the program.

Pownal Pownal Methodist Church Methodist Home and Hospital For New York Warren Mason Superin Jesus Santa Claus

North Bennington approves remedial teaching and upgrades

NORTH BENNINGTON The school board approved a two hour daily substitute for remedial work as Principal Robert Kellogg reported about 10 children need help in reading and arithmetic. The board also okayed purchases, extra help for custodian tasks, travel expenses, and equipment moves. State aid rose to 74 480, a 50 percent increase. An army private completed a field communications course at Fort Jackson.

North Bennington Robert Kellogg Kellogg Supt Leon Wagner Fred Knapp Ruth Mattison Montpelier Ben Ranzona Carl Jolivette Morse and Butler Contractors Lawrence Powers Wagner Army John A. Paddock Jack W. Paddock Eagle St Ft. Jackson S.C

Manchester Vermont Voter Residency And License Updates

Michael Miller reports the Manchester Rescue Squad hosted a Red Cross course last Saturday and will offer a follow-up class later. 1968 auto registration forms will be at the town clerk’s office. owners keep their plates and mail forms with a check to the Motor Vehicle Dept for a clip to attach. Residents must be legally resident in Vermont for one year to vote in 1968, with residence confirmed by November 1967. town clerks urge contacting the office to vote next year.

Manchester Red Cross Clara May Hemenway Motor Vehicle Dept

Arlington Dollars for Scholars Session Planned for Jan 8

Arlington Memorial High School hosts a planning meeting for Dollars For Scholars with nominating constitution and awards committees active under pro tem chair Mrs George Hughes. An open meeting on January 8 will allow the public to elect officers and set policy for the national scholarship program aiding residents pursuing vocational technical or college education.

Arlington Arlington Memorial High School George Hughes APT

North Bennington Christmas Pageant Rehearsal and Party

Final rehearsal for the North Bennington Baptist Church Christmas pageant is Saturday at 3 p.m. All Sunday school, junior and intermediate choirs should attend with costumes. Sunday at 6 p.m. features the Christmas party, and the pageant is scheduled for 7. Money stays in the local treasury for area use. Mrs. Hughes notes committees formed to begin the program so applications will be received in spring for fall use.

North Bennington Baptist Church

Clerk Typist Course Open to Applicants in January

The Bennington office of the Department of Employment Security seeks 12 trainees for a clerk typist course starting January 8. The 12 week program runs 30 hours weekly from 4 to 10 pm five days a week. Applicants must be 18 or older with at least grade 10 education. No prior experience required. Contact Miss Galvin at 108 Gage St. for details.

Bennington Department of Employment Security Vermont Department of Employment Security Vermont Department of Education Manpower Training Act Miss Galvin Gage St

Patience Tried As Indiana Woman Granted Divorce

In Indianapolis Judge Murray J. Feilwell granted Elizabeth Agnes Ferrall an 80, married 42 years, a divorce from Emmett Ferrall, 81. The exchange quoted the judge urging reconciliation and Mrs Ferrall replying she could not endure the long separation any longer.

Indianapolis Ind Murray J. Feiwell Elizabeth Agnes Ferrall

World’s first heart transplant patient visited by specialists

In CAPE TOWN South Africa an international team of heart experts began visiting Louis Washansky 55 the world’s first heart transplant patient. The visit marks another milestone in his long term care and the progress surrounding early transplant recipients.

Cape Town South Africa Upi Louis Washansky

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