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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1969

Page

3

McCullough Mansion Christmas Past Event Planned

The McCullough Park Foundation hosts a holiday open house at McCullough Mansion in North Bennington on Sunday December 28 at 2 p.m. The mansion will be decorated and feature Dylan Thomas reading A Childs Christmas in Wales by Aron Tager with helpers. Mount Anthony Union High School chamber ensemble performs a brief concert and carol singing accompanies piano. Dennis Pratt leads the singing. Refreshments offered with Hostesses from Senior Girl Scout Troop 3 North Bennington. Public invited to share in Christmas past mood.

McCullough Park Foundation McCullough North Bennington Dylan Thomas Wales Aron Tager Douglas David Crossman Alan Beebe Mount Anthony

Shaffe Reports Progress on United Jewish Appeal

The fall cash drive of the United Jewish Appeal is in its final stage this month, according to Joseph Y. Shaffe who heads the drive here. The nationwide goal requires reaching the set target across all regions and Shaffe states local efforts are pushing toward completion.

Shaffe United Jewish Appeal Joseph Y. Shaffe UJA

Danby Girl Engaged To Lyman Whitman Of Troy

Announcement follows engagement of Donna Marie Merrow and Lyman F. Whitman son of Mr and Mrs Robert Whitman of Manchester Depot. Donna is a Wallingford High School senior. Whitman, Burr and Burton alum, Navy veteran, works for C and D Batteries in Troy New York. A summer wedding is planned.

Danby Donna Marie Merrow Lyman F. Whitman Robert Whitman Manchester Depot Edward Merrow Merrow Wallingford High School Mr. Whitman Burr & Burton Seminary Navy C & D Batteries Troy N.Y

New Books at the Library Diverse fiction and reference titles listed

A long catalog of new books across fiction and general works is noted, including Hoffman Loco a Western with violence and love Loring In Times Like These and O Hara Lovey Childs A Philadelphian s Story Adams Spotted Sphinx and Aldridge Cairo among others. A separate dispatch from Exton England reports Mrs Joy Ellis commissioning a seven foot fiberglass lamp post memorial for her poodle amid charity fund pledges and JDC 1970 budget and leaders addressing Jewish relief needs worldwide.

Hoffman Loco Loring O’hara John Exton England UPI Joy Ellis Brian Burgess Ellis

UVM Choir Featured on Mutual Christmas Eve Broadcast

The University of Vermont Choir’s Christmas selections will be aired on Mutual Broadcasting System for the third year, taped from the Dec 7 Ira Allen Chapel concert and produced by WRUV FM. Choir director Francis Weinrich leads the program including What Child is This and The Little Drummer Boy. The 23 minute segment airs at 2 30 p m on Thursday Dec 24 on most Mutual affiliates.

Burlington University of Vermont Mutual Broadcasting System UVM Ira Allen Chapel Wruvfm David L. Allen Francis A. Weinrich Little Drummer Boy

Choir Sings For Nursing Home Christmas Party

The St Francis de Sales choir entertained Warner Nursing Home residents and guests at their annual Christmas party. Performers included Theresa Simmons Anna Mae Shanahan Irene Cronin Shirley Flood Blanche Shea Kimmie Flood Ned Winslow with Harry Hurley on violin and Mrs Thomas Donovan at piano. Marion Warner RN expressed appreciation and sent season greetings.

Warner Nursing Home St. Francis de Sales Theresa Simmons Anna Mae Shanahan Irene Cronin Shirley Flood Blanche Shea Kimmie Flood Ned Winslow Harry Hurley Thomas Donovan Marion Warner R.N

Instructional Aids Course for Exceptional Children

A course titled Instructional Aids and Materials for Exceptional Children will be offered by College of St. Joseph the Provider of Rutland in Mt All-Esngton England. Raymond A. L Heureux will teach teachers to identify and use hand tools and machinery with disabled students. registration is Wednesday Jan 7 at 7 pm in Union Junior High School’s industrial arts area.

The College of St. Joseph Provider Rutland Mt. All Theny Union Raymond A. L’heureux Bennington

Not Warned About Birth Control Pill Risks Says Nelson

UPI reports Sen. Gaylord Nelson says many women on birth control pills are not warned of health hazards. He announced Senate hearings by the small business subcommittee on monopolies starting January 14. Drug makers provide inserts, but doctors often do not pass warnings to patients.

Washington UPI Gaylord Nelson D-Wis Nelson Senate

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