Meeting on old high school for civic center
Hoosick Falls residents were to discuss using the old high school as a civic center under the Federal Economic Opportunity Program. The meeting, postponed by bad weather, will now be held Monday at 8 in the Municipal Building, announced by organizer Philip Leonard. Also: the Woman's Society of the First United Church held an executive meeting Wednesday noon with a luncheon at president Mrs. Ernest Malo’s home at 17 Abbott Street.
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Philip Leonard
Woman’s Society of the First United Church
Ernest Malo
Abbott St
Arlington School Directors Resign Amid Board Turnover
Arlington faces a rare mid term shakeup as two veteran directors resign. Roger N Mears steps down after five years citing circum stances beyond his control. John M Moore resigns March 1 after 13 years on the board and as chairman, citing health and time constraints. Seven candidates enter the race for five seats including Charles Canfield Mildred Jannicky Walter Corey Arnold Wilcox Janet Keough Jean Kendall and Muriel Linde. Moore will retain a post on the Tri Valley Regional Steering Committee and previously led Fisher Elementary construction efforts.
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Arlington
Roger (Cottie) N. Mears
Mears
John M. Moore
Moore
Tri-Valley
Fisher
UVM
Charles Canfield
Mildred Jannicky
Walter Corey
Arnold Wilcox
Janet Keough
Jean Kendall
Muriel Linde
Authority On John Keats At Pine Cobble
Ai leen Ward, renowned Keats scholar, spoke at Pine Cobble School in Williamstown Massachusetts. The Brandeis University English associate professor holds degrees from Smith Radcliffe and has received the Duff Cooper Memorial prize and the National Book Award for her Keats biography.
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John Keats
Williamstown
Mass
Aileen Ward
Pine Cobble School
London
Keats
Miss Ward
Brandeis University
Vermont Academy Winter Carnival Weekend Guest
Carlo Walter HO 4 3993 announces Miss Linda Rufus of Wilmington will attend Vermont Academy’s 57th Winter Carnival at the boys preparatory school in Saxons River this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Rufus
Wilmington
Vermont Academy
Boys’ Preparatory School
Saxetons River
Manchester Reader Tips for News Tips
Telephoned tips may be sent to Manchester bureau chief Chet Ringheiser at 362-2073 or 375-2545 if needed. Readers are urged to mail items to The Banner at P.O. Box 506, Manchester Center.
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Manchester
Chet Ringheiser
Banner
Manchester Center
Founders Day Observed at HFCS Hoosick Falls PTA Dinner
More than 100 people attended the Hoosick Falls Central School PTA Founders Day Dinner in the cafeteria. Principal William Waterhouse presided, with Sandra Reynolds and Jose Luis Calle among guests, and remarks linking the event to the 69th anniversary of the national PTA. The program honored past presidents as roast beef dinner was served under Miss Vivian Pugh.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
PTA
Hoosick Falls Central School
William Waterhouse
Sandra Reynolds
HFCS
Colombia
South America
International Fellowship, Inc
Frank Reynolds
Sandra
Jose Luis Calle
Lima
Peru
Reynolds
Jose
Taylor Light
West Hoosick Baptist Church
Watershouse
Fred Miller
Perry Pine
Edward Schmigel
Alfred Whitter
John Davison
James Nelson
John Halstead
Vivian Pugh
Omer Brenenstuhl
Grange Notables and Ground Hog Day Mark Battenkill Meeting
Battenkill Grange in West Arlington featured Notables in February and Ground Hog Day themes. Mrs. Clarence Decker Sr narrated origins, presented Guest Who featuring Norman Rockwell, with pantomimes by George Cooledge and others, poems recited, a quiz won by Doris Wright, and songs by Mrs. Elaine Decker. An exhibition of 47 salt and pepper shakers, a birthday card for Mrs. Abbie Baker, and prizes added to the program. Next meeting February 16 will host James Edgerton as speaker with refreshments by the Curran, Elwell, and Hall families. Pomona Grange meets Tuesday at Taconic Grange with Franklin Frantz as guest.
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Battenkill Grange
West Arlington
Clarence Decker Sr
Norman Rockwell
the Grange
Mabel Crofut
Spirit of the Grange
Roy Crofut
Lincoln
Jesse Harrington
George Washington
Ellen Decker
Miss Valentine
Doris Wright
John Stanton
Longfellow
George
Elaine Decker
Kentucky
Abbie Baker
Lois Hilliard
William Wilbur
Mt. Equinox Grange
George Cooledge
Cooledge
South Pomfret
Ramona Garcia
Hartland
Progressive Grange
James
Bud) Edgerton
Hazel Curran
Lillian Elwell
Henry Hall
Pomona Grange
Taconic Grange
Franklin Frantz
Anthony
Pownal Town Hall Caucus Sees Large Turnout and Contests
In Pownal at the town hall the annual Citizens' Caucus drew a capacity crowd renewing contests for several offices. Arthur George lost to Philip Anderson 45 to 28 for selectman, Mrs. Burton Peckham won 52 to 30 for school director, and other three year posts went unopposed. Additional races included first constable Leonard Duval 48 to 27 over Marcel Langlais, and Margaret E. Lillie won town agent 45 to 35 while re-nominated as trustee of public monies. Certification rules now require written consent within 21 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. George
Philip Anderson
Burton Peckham
William Jacobsen
Peckham
Charles W. Rounds
Res
Une
Robert E. Rudd Jr
Everett Smith
Marcel Langlais
Leonard Duval
Duval
Robert L. Wilcox
Robert E. Rudd Sr
Janet Wilcox
John Mason
Charles
Margaret E. Lillie
Harry W. Beals Jr
Lillie
Citizens’ Town Committee
Harold P. Hicks
Robert E Rudd Jr
Robert Pratt
Dorset Town Officer Survey Reveals Most Will Run Again
A Dorset survey shows most town officers with expiring terms plan to refile before the February 8 deadline. Only two incumbents say they will not run again and three are undecided. Several named officials express intent to continue, while Paul McWayne and Leland Palmer indicate they will not seek re election. A 1965 law requires property assessments to shift to 50 percent of grand list by January 1967.
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Dorset
Paul McWayne
Leon Edgerton
Margaret S. Thompson
Robert Dressler
Guy Stone
Dorset Students Cast for Opera Hansel and Gretel
Dorset Elementary School presents a miniature three act Hansel and Gretel. Thomas Cooper and Frances Baird lead as Hansel and Gretel with a cast of East Dorset students. Two public shows and two matinees are scheduled with proceeds for a new piano.
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Dorset
Linda Langworthy
Jonathan Corbin
Humperdinck
Hansel and
Gretel
Pawlet
West Pawlet
Mt. Tabor
Danby
Rupert
Hansel
Malcolm E. Cooper
Frances Baird
Richard Baird
East Dorset
Dennis Burden
Fred G. Burden
North Bennington Women Aid Sale At Main Street Office
The North Bennington Women's Auxiliary of the Fire Department hosts a home baked foods sale on Saturday from 10 to 1 at the Joseph Nadeau office on Main Street.
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North Bennington
Mezzo-Soprano To Sing At Windham College
American mezzo-soprano Shirley Sudock will perform at Newman Hall Windham College Putney Feb 13 8 p.m. accompanied by husband Gustav Meier Yale professor. Recital features Purcell Haydn Debussy Bartok Berg Wolfe with Windham College tickets at 387-5511.
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Putney
Shirley Sudock
Newman Hall
Windham College
Gustav Meier
Yale University
Miss Sudock
Tanglewood
Zurich
Vienna State Opera
Carnegie Hall
Europe
America
Eric Salzman
The
New York Times
Henry Purcell
Haydn
Debussy
Bartok
Alban Berg
Hugo Wolfe
Miss Ludock
American Brass Quintet
Joseph Marx
Windham College School of Early Music
Joseph Ladone
No Injuries Reported In 2 Car Accident
Manchester Depot police investigated a two car crash at the Walker's Hardware Store entrance. Mrs. Virginia Weeks of Manchester Depot backed onto Vermont Route 11 30 and was hit by Dianne Higgins of South Portland Maine driving a 1962 Corvair. Weeks' car sustained 350 dollars in damage while Higgins' car suffered about 125 dollars.
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Manchester
Walker’s
Manchester Depot
Manchester Village
George C. Hill
Virginia Weeks
Dianne Higgins
South Portland
Maine
Hill
Weeks
Walker
Higgins
Manchester Center
Chief Hill
Manchester Arthur Davids Recovers From Surgery
Manchester Arthur Davids has returned from Putnam Memorial Hospital where he underwent surgery and is reported to be recovering nicely. The Board of Civil Authority will meet February 11 at the town clerk office to revise the voter checklist. Town Clerk Clara May Hemenway notes about 104 citizens will lose their voting rights for unpaid polls before January 1 and will be notified by mail with a chance to prove otherwise before removal. Residents who have turned 21 since last April 1 should call the clerk to be added to the checklist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Davids
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Board of Civil Authority
Clara May Hemenway
Walloomsac Nurse Aids Cancer Dressings Drive
Walloomsackers sewing group turned in to Hoosick Falls Health Center 154 cancer dressings 35 small pads and 12 johnnies and seeks more shirts and sheets calling 686-7282. John Hewson was rushed to Putnam Memorial Hospital after a heart attack. Scottie Wilson, five, has an infected ear and throat. Teddy Hoag wears a cast after a cracked right leg.
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John Hewson
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Town of
Hoosick
Walloomsackers
Hoosick Falls Health Center
Scottie Wilson
Jane Weir
Richard Hoag
Teddy
Gordon Hoag
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GRA
Orend
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Triple
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Glosheen
Liberty Lawn
Grandma Moses
Macy
Carriage Trade
U.S. Rt
Carlo Walter HO
Norman Construction Co
Bennington
New Town
Norman Stratton
Ringheiser
Spa
Grange
Thomson Manufacturing Co
Ben Mont Ave
Pownalites
Citizens’ Caucus
Vera Langlais
Pownal
Pownal Town Hall
Pownals
F. Mason
Rachel Mason
Richard Pudvar
Martin G. Lingner
A. Daniel Mason
Charles F. Mason
Mason
Eleanor O’donovan
Harold Beebe
Byron Bowen
William Burns
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Hansel & Gretel
Peter
Anita Rosencrantz
John Rosencrantz
Gertrude
Lisa Maderia
Constance Maderia
William Cairns
Sandman
Ann Tarbell
Edward Tarbell
Hansel and Gretel
the Dawn Fairy
Elizabeth Dwyer
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Walloomsac
Kertha Hoag
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