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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1969
Page
7
Pownal voters will return to the polls on January 6 to decide on a bond not to exceed 750000 for remodeling and adding to Pownal Center School to address overcrowding. Total project cost 1046000 with state aid of 296000. The prior November 4 vote defeated the proposal by 46 votes among 595 voters of 1125 eligible.
The Pownal Boy Scout Troop 347 will hold a Christmas party during the weekly meeting at the Scout Hut on Tuesday at 7 PM. Scoutmaster Edward Reynolds will oversee the event and leaders remind scouts to bring refreshments as well as a gift for the exchange.
The North Bennington Fire Department rescued a bearded man in a red suit from a sleigh bogged by a flat runner on Sunday afternoon. The visitor from the North Pole distributed gifts at the fire house Christmas party after his rescue. General chairmen were Mrs. William Crosier and Mrs. Arlin Brown. other committee members were Mrs. Kenneth Crandall and Mrs. Robert Bierwirth. The auxiliary held its December meeting plus a covered dish supper, with the monthly gathering set for the first Wednesday.
Readsboro highway work nears winter shutdown as Earl and Meery Inc. races to complete the 2.5 mile section between Heartwellville and Readsboro. Frost followed by warm weather turned the dirt road to an icy quagmire, demanding more sand from the Rutland firm. Two new bridges were built by W. Wyman Co. of Greenfield, Mass. Finish of Heartwellville to Readsboro, 4.5 miles, expected December 1970.
Arlington Garden Club will sponsor the annual Christmas house decoration contest in Arlington. Calendar notes list events: Monday at 7 p.m. Sugaring off TOPS at Community House. Tuesday at 8 p.m. Arlington Fish and Game Club meeting. Thursday at 5:30 p.m. AMHS Christmas program with band and chorus. Friday at 9 a.m. Fisher Elementary School Christmas program at AMHS gym.
North Bennington School Board voted to advertise bids for removal or demolition of the Bleau House on school grounds after voter approval at a special meeting. They aim to issue bid details before Christmas and discussed other actions including TB time tests for Grade 1 and Grade 9 students and shop use for former Room M at the Ripley house.
The Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce announces an all out effort to recruit members across West Dover Wilmington Whitingham Jacksonville and nearby communities led by President John Bayles. The chamber wins approval from the American Water Ski Association to host the Eastern Regional Water Ski Championships on Harriman Reservoir in Wilmington next summer. The site is deemed ideal for national events by the Eastern Regional Water Ski Council. A second annual Green Mountain Water Ski Championship on Harriman Reservoir is planned by the Southern Vermont Water Ski Club with about 200 skiers expected.
North Bennington notes a regular meeting of Tuck er Lodge No. 48 will be held Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. The Chamber board considers programs including a free first run movie for members, sponsoring a Little League team, a Youth Riding Activities Club, and a Deerfield Valley Christmas snow sculpture and decoration contest to boost local business.
Montpelier Vermont The Vermont Railroad Association asks the Department of Public Safety to warn snowmobile operators of the dangers on railroad rights of way. Major Glenn E. Davis notes snow banks muffled engine noise and limited visibility could allow a train to collide before a rider senses danger. Tracks are private property and trespassing beyond crossings is forbidden. Operators urged to avoid tracks for safety.
The Christmas program presented by the North Bennington School will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the school gym with all classes participating. The school recess begins Friday, Dec. 19, and reopens Monday, Jan. 5.
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