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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1961

Page

10

Festival of Flames nets $603.88 for East Arlington church

The Federated Church reports its first annual Festival of Flames raised 603.88, adding to the building fund which stands at 2,117.05. Leftover festival candles may be bought at the East Arlington candle mill, with potential extra 148.60 toward the fund if sold.

Federated Church Church Building Fund East Arlington Eleanor Albee Lena Waite Ruth Grout Jack Evans Tom Weakley Charlotte Dunlap Lydia Wallace Aula Evans Barbara Weakley Frances Woodcock Lena Grover George Albee Bill Wallace Sandy Andrews Dorothy Bullenkamp Clyde Dunlap Forest Waite Rudy Woodcock Priscilla Williams Max Grout Carl Benjamin Sr June Bentley Peter Marsh Curt Albee Ann Grande Patty Woodcock German Warner Martha Brooks

County Farm Agent's Notes on Records and World Hunger

The article discusses farm bookkeeping often falling to wives, the costs of poor record keeping, and the IBM system as a possible aid. It notes the historical similarity of farm work across ages, contrasts modern abundance with global hunger, and urges awareness of the broader farm problem versus local worries.

IBM Leas H

Hoosick Falls Community Activities and Celebrations

Community events include Cub Scout Pack 64 Christmas party at the Church of the Immaculate Conception parish hall. St Marys Auxiliary presented Rev John J Lamond a 1250 donation toward the building fund. Also notes on local club officers, church Christmas displays, and school events. Personal notes mention residents traveling to Florida, hospital patients, and a newborn.

Church of the Immaculate Conception St. Mary’s Auxiliary John J. Lamond Immaculate Conception Parish St. Mary’s Mr. Lamond St. Stanislaus Society Ladies’ Auxiliary

Three Men Sentenced in Burlington County Court

In Chittenden County Court Monday three men received House of Correction terms. Charles Boudreau, 33, Burlington, got 12 to 30 months for forging a $96.50 check. Robert St. Amour, 24, Burlington, drew four to eight months for breach of peace from an assault. Gary Kenyon, 24, Winooski, received concurrent 3 to 6 months and 6 to 12 months for breach of the peace and non support.

Burlington, Vt House of Correction Chittenden Charles Boudreau Burlington Robert St. Amour Gary Kenyon Winooski

Postcard Found Addresses Al Yancey in 1913 Warning

A post card dated 1913 and signed Sam was found in Tulsa’s post office addressed to Al Yancey of White Georgia. It warned that the Kaiser is acting up and hoped there would be no trouble.

Tulsa Okla al Yancey White, Ga Sam

4 H Auto Club chartered in Vermont marks start

Youths in Manchester Elementary School to learn highway safety rules for driver licensing. Don Powers of City Service Repair Shop to lead the club with a kickoff meeting at 7 30 p m on Thursday. Bennington County already engaged 40 4 H youths in Auto Care and Safety projects.

Manchester Don Powers City Service Repair Vermont Bennington County

Hoosick Falls Winter Visit and Tufts Guests

Hoosick Mrs. Mabel Peckham stays winter with nephew Harry B. Shaw on Johnson Hill. Lewis Watt returns for two weeks of Christmas leave. Visitors over the weekend include Van Laster Chicago John Schuler Milwaukee Michael Brooks Adams and Robert Schnelling Reading all Tufts seniors. Parish meeting All Saints Episcopal Church set for Tuesday night Jan 16 in Parish Hall. Baptist Ladies Aid to meet Friday at 2 pm Dec 29 with Mrs Ethel Pierce.

Mabel Peckham Hoosick Falls Harry B. Shaw Johnson Hill Lewis Watt van Laster Chicago John Schuler Milwaukee Michael Brooks Adams Robert Schnelling Reading Tufts University All Saints Episcoe Church

White Creek Family News and Holiday Visits

Eleanor Niles and Michael Okerman welcome a daughter born Monday at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Okerman is formerly Mary Ann Nesbitt. Rose Marie Niles of State University of Education in Plattsburgh, NY visits for Christmas with Charles and Rose Niles. Mrs. Frank Tanner underwent surgery at Mary McClellan.

Wilson Jepson Cincinnati Ohio James Houghton Clearwater Fla Donna Donald Cameron Putnam Memorial Hospital Putnam Hospital William Reed Air Force Suffolk County Frank Stevens Hoosick Street Winter Park Mary Ross Center Street Paul Black Win Micahel Okerman Okerman Mary Ann Nesbitt Rose Marie Niles State University of Education Plattsburg, N.Y Charles Niles Frank Tanner Mary McClellan

New Olean Mayor Balances Jobs Near City Hall

Edward J. Morris, elected mayor of Olean, N.Y., runs a women's apparel shop and keeps office hours near City Hall. The back door of his shop is 49 steps from the side door of City Hall, illustrating his close proximity to municipal duties.

Olean N.Y Edward J. Morris City Hall

Hospital Scenes Highlight Cambridge Community

Master Mark Okerman of Hoo sick Falls is visiting his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Nesbitt as he recovers in hospital. Mrs. Hartung Hansen has returned home from Putnam Memorial Hospital.

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