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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1967
Page
6
In Newton Illinois the late Leroy Freeman a retired bachelor postman aged 83 left the federal government a gift of 10000 in savings bonds as a sign of gratitude. The UPI report notes the bequest was mentioned in his will filed last month.
Two scouts from Troop 353, George Kerbs and Wayne Jacobs, earned the Eagle Award after an Eagle Board of Review. They join James Harrington and David Peterson as Eagles, with a ceremony planned within the month. The troop inducted 14 new members, lit the 12 candles for scout laws, and Scoutmaster Kendall Adams noted the long path to Eagle and possibilities for more Eagles among 15 new scouts. A Tenderfoot award and a second class board of review are also noted, with a Christmas party set for next Tuesday and a hike to White Rocks on Bald Mountain led by Wynn Metcalfe at 10 a.m.
A Sunday night meeting at John XXIII Institute starts at 6 15 with teachers and helpers. Students arrive by 6 45 for a pre Christmas night of recollection led by Rev Franklin Major of La Salette Fathers Enfield NH. Confessors will be available 6 00 to 6 45 for the Sacrament of Penance before the retreat.
The Bennington Seventh-day Adventist Church starts the third phase of its 65th World Service Appeal with unpaid volunteers calling on homes this weekend. Volunteers wear ribbons and offer a booklet outlining the drive goals while supporting medical, welfare, and educational efforts in 189 countries including the United States. The church reports aid to over 10 million people, clothing distribution of 11 million items, 15 million volunteer hours, and 12 million dollars in cash and food. Pastor Tyler will accompany solicitors, and the church notes its 128 hospitals and 146 clinics serving nearly four million people yearly, its school system with 370,000 students, and literature in 228 languages. It also trains medical cadets to assist the government and boost service morale.
North Bennington organist John Riddle Jr a Cornell student will give an Advent and Christmas program at the Congregational Church on Wednesday at 8 15 p m He will perform works by Marcello Bach Daquin Pachelbel Buxtehude Walcha Brahms Yon and Karg Elert ending with Barrows Christmas Natus Est Partners include Barrow Williams College and Cornnell study with Donald Paterson The recital is free to the public.
Molly Stark Homemaker Extension Group met at Mrs. P. B. Roach’s Shaftsbury home. Twenty five year pins were awarded to Anna Russell Lucy Gaul Ida Babson and B Loomis with Mildred Hayes presiding. Next meeting is January 14 at 1 30 p m at Mrs. Gaul’s North Bennington home. Men’s volleyball at North Bennington School gym under Coach Robert Kellogg lists members and seeks new players to form three teams.
Santa Rosa runs up a $2,054 bill to Sonoma County for jail use after an unpaid 1894 judgment of $329. The County Board of Supervisors discovered the past due amount last month and are seeking payment with 7 percent interest over 74 years.
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