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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1966
Page
5
About 5,000 books were moved Saturday morning from First Baptist Church to the new Solo mon Wright Library. Volunteers worked from 9 to 11:30, then enjoyed luncheon at the Pownal Firehouse. Scout Troop 347 led by Rolland Roy assisted with a long list of youth and adult helpers.
Solomon Wright Jr. funded a new 40 by 50 foot Colonial library in South Pownal with a $1,000 bequest. The $34,760 building, brick veneer and Ethan Allen furnishings, will house 11,000 books. Volunteers led by Mrs. George M. Renner will staff, with new hours including Tuesday evenings. Dedication set for April 17 during National Library Week.
The Pownal parish sponsored WSCS food sale raised 80 dollars to fund sanctuary carpeting matching last year’s aisle work. A second card party by Pownal Center Fire Department netted 29.25 with prizes to several locals. The town caucus and annual meeting dates and positions were announced, including moderator clerk treasurer and selectmen.
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