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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1965

Page

6

Cambridge Residents Win Awards for Holiday Decor

Cambridge residents sweep holiday display prizes as judged by Frederick Knapp and a panel. Top prize of 15 dollars went to Warren Gillis for a red and white grand old man display. second prize of 10 dollars awarded to Richard Gardner for a golden organ and angels. A three way tie earned five dollars for Stanley Mc Lenn hen Benjamin Mc Clellan and Albert Rich. Honorable mentions listed. several local businesses noted for attractive displays including Hotel Cambridge and Dusha Florist.

Frederick Knapp John Murphy James King Arthur Center Warren Gillis Richard Gardner Stanley McLennhen Benjamin McClellan Albert Rich John Marsh Leo Santerre Frank Pemrick Mario Cristaldi William Clark Norman Stenseth Edward Gray John Lylis Robert Lennon James McIntyre Joseph Falco August Zelki Hotel Cambridge Strout’s Store J.E. Wright Insurance McWhorter’s Super Market Dusha Florist King’s Bakery Richard Dusha Paul Roy Ray Wetherby Cambridge Professional and Businessmen’s Asssociation Masonic Building

Holiday visits and moves Across Adirondack region

Hoosick Ada M Breer and Mrs Walter Winney with daughter spent Christmas with cousins in Cambridge and plan New Year with Mr and Mrs Frank Hayes in Bennington. Mrs Mary Rudd has moved to 160 Church St Hoosick Falls after selling Ernest F Rudd farm to Callie Harrington Walloomsac. Ellen Jones of Syracuse University visits mother Dr Mary S Jones with Christmas guests from Pelham New Lebanon Rochester and Hoosick. Richard Hillman on holiday vacation in California. on engineering staff of the Department of Public Works. Pfc Donald A Hillman at Fort Hood Texas on short leave with parents, reports today to Fort Dix for transport to the Dominican Republic.

Walter Winney Cambridge Frank Hayes Bennington Mary Rudd Ernest F. Rudd Callie Harrington Walloomesac Church St Hoosick Falls Ellen Jones Syracuse University Mary S. Jones Pelham New Lebanon Rochester Hoosick Richard Hillman California Department of Public Works Pfc Donald A. Hillman Fort Hood Tex Fort Dix Dominican Republic

Annual Zion Episcopal Church Meeting in Manchester

The Zion Episcopal Church in Manchester will hold its annual meeting on January 16 after a noon luncheon. There will be no church school or late service that day. Town Clerk Clara May Hem enway notes 1965 hunting licenses expire December 31 and urges residents planning New Year hunting to obtain 1966 licenses. Noble Shaw of Frederick Maryland, a former resident and frequent visitor, has been hospitalized for weeks after a heart attack and is improving with expected hospital discharge soon.

Zion Episcopal Church Clara May Hemenway Noble Shaw Frederick, Md Manchester Shaw

Manchester Youth Attains Eagle Scout Jewel in Scouting

Manchester Center teen Mark Greenberg, 15, becomes the town’s sixth Eagle Scout at Explorer Post 33 and Boy Scout Troop 33 Court of Honor at Mt Equinox Grange Hall. He received the Eagle badge from post advisor Robert E. West and presented his parents with the ceremonial necklace and lapel pin. Greenberg completed eight years in scouting, 18 months after earning Life Scout, the second highest rank, and must have 21 merit badges to reach Eagle.

Mark Greenberg Manchester Center Sammy Greenberg Atty Robert E. West Ringheiser Manchester Mt. Equienox Greenberg Mark Burr and Burton Seminary

Christmas visitas and town notes from North Bennington

North Bennington residents share Christmas travels and family gatherings. Fred Welling and Mason Welling visit Mattapoisett with grandchildren. Leo Keough and Bob accompany Mrs. Leo Keough. Edward Nash family in Woodbury hosted relatives. Cpl Gerald Elwell on Christmas furlough from Newfoundlands Marine detachment. Elwell’s 200 mile base-to-airport trip delayed by 18 inch snow. Also England trip for Mr and Mrs Frederick Dalton and daughter Vernet Houran to visit former home near Winchester. Pam Holley in England. Local students and staff returning for holidays include Carole Hayes Barbara Kipp Lynda Riley Jonathan Peter James Durand Susan Wolfe Barry Griffith Peter Holden Steve Hopkins David Nemerov Alan Campbell. Christmas card notes mention Mildred Akin at Northwestern University on John Hay Fellowship. Everett Dimick recovering after illness. Kosche and Ian MacDonald pictured with Kosche’s four inch refractor at Stella vane meeting.

Fred W Wellings Mattapoisett Mass Mason Welling Santa Claus Leo Keough Bob Edward Nash Frank Woodbury N.J Cpl Gerald Elwell Carole Hayes Navy Department Washington Barbara Kipp Charles Kipp UVM Lynda Riley E. A. Riley Jonathan Peter James Durand Susan Wolfe James Wolfe Green Mountain College Barry Griffith Peter Holden Dartmouth Steve Hopkins Cornwall Academy David Nemerov Cambridge School Weston Alan Campbell Mt. Hermon School Mildred Akin NEHS Burlington High School Northwestern University Evanston Ill John Hay Everett Dimick Veterans’ Hospital White River Junction Dimick Bendi Vermont Education Department Brattleboro Union Schools

Chimney fire damages North Pownal home early Sunday

Firefighters from the North Pownal Fire Department battled a chimney blaze at the Harold Weyers home on Vermont Route 346. Interior smoke and water damage reported as investigators assess the scene.

North Pownal Harold Weyers

Christmas Program by Hoosick Grange Highlights Junior Event

The Junior Grange hosted a Christmas meeting led by Mrs. Ralph D Griswold and Miss Cathy Griswold. The program featured plays songs and recitations including Baking A Birthday Cake for Jesus A Visit To Santa Silent Night and We Three Kings with a manger scene tableau. A Golden Sheaf certificate honored Ada Van Wickel for 50 years of membership and a toy aid project was organized for Health Center patients with shirts donated for johnnies.

Junior Grange Hoosick Grange Ralph D. Griswold Cathy Griswold Jesus Marlene Grenier Joan Cipperly Jill Kipp Jane Kipp Alma Brenenstuhl Santa Allen Church Susan Elliott Timothy Holzhauer Santa Claus Dale Hall Lorraine Cornell Donald Hall Peter Church Lillian Hewitt Carol Brenenstuhl Susan Martha Elliott Ralph Cipperly Daniel Wright Flocks Don Griswold Gary Hewitt Fred Brown Steven Wright Joseph Mary Danny Wright Omer Brenenstuhl Carleton Philpott Ada van Wickel

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Jerry Lane Dickie Hess Arlington Nancy Lee Studio of Dance Nancylee Finnegan Wrgb-Tv Molly Brown Miss Finnegan Thompson N.Y Ada M. Breer North Bennington Elizabeth Dwyer Elwell U.S. Marine Corps Newfoundeland England Mrs. Frederick Dalton Vernet Houran Kennedy Mrs. Houran Eastleigh Winchester Pam Holley Douglas Holleys Elm Street Pam Shaftsbury Fran Stacy Mechanix Eugen Kosche Ian MacDonald Kosche Canada U.S Breezy Hill Springfield The Pownals Vera Langlais Tobin Madkour’s Eee Main St Swift's Premium Wilson Cole Slaw Petersburg Evelyne Martha Beers Cricket Johnny Carson Philharmonic Hall Lincoln Center Beaumont ANE ORTH Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Grange News
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