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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1976

Page

6

Battenkill Grange Notes Feb 4 meeting guests and events

Battenkill Grange met Feb. 4 with State Grange Flora Margaret Smith Deputy Ryder Smith Deputy Richard Andrews State Home Economics Chairman Vonda Andrews of Ripton and Mr and Mrs Joseph Degray of Middlebury as guests. It was voted to work with church on a rummage sale in late February proceeds to be placed in a special fund for fuel another year. Social committees listed for February and a flowers game and a history quiz were held. A new Grange is being organized in Grand Isle. Next meeting opens at 7 30 p m and public at 8 15 p m with town officers as guests. Pomona meets with Bennington Feb. 10. Dues paying supper at Molly Stark School 7 p m.

Arlington Battenkill Grange State Grange Flora Margaret Smith Ryder Smith Richard Andrews State Home Economics Vonda Andrews Ripton Joseph Degray Middlebury George Novotny Randy Novotny Pomona Bennington Molly Stark

Arlington Chorale plans Salute to America in Song May 22

The Arlington Chorale boards a 30 voice chorus with male singers welcome basses and tenors needed. Rehearsals start February 10 at 7 30 p m at Bailey Hall East Arlington. Music traces American history from beginning to present.

America The Arlington Chorale Bailey Hall East Arlington

Woodford PTG announces February community events and meetings

Woodford Parent Teacher Group lists a series of school activities including a February 9 meeting at 7 p.m. to discuss voting night supper, a February 10 talk by Cpl. Truman Way on drugs with confiscated samples, a February 13 Valentine’s Dance with Last Chance Band, a February 17 bingo, and March 1 town meeting with field trip plans. A ham dinner February 5 p.m. donation details and a February 12 Woodford School Board meeting at the superintendent’s office are also noted.

Woodford PTG Cpl. Truman Way Last Chance

Reagan Campaign Draws Protests at Dartmouth Arena

About 300 demonstrators outside Thompson Arena in Hanover protest Ronald Reagan during a citizen's press conference. They carry signs accusing him of being a big business candidate and linking his bid to Death Valley days for the United States. Reagan defends nuclear power and cites a report against sabotage. He leaves New Hampshire to campaign in North Carolina.

Hanover N.H UPI Ronald Reagan Dartmouth College California Thompson Arena Ivy League College Reagan Big Business Death Valley U.S New Hampshire North Carolina

Grievance Day set for Hoosick Falls residents

Hoosick Falls announces Grievance Day for village taxpayers on Tuesday February 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the village clerk’s office 27 Main St. The 1975 assessment roll books will be open for inspection today through February 17 during business hours 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. All grievances must be in writing notarized and presented to village clerk Mrs Doris McGuire before February 17.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Main St Doris McGuire

Hoosick Area Seniors Calendar and Local Visits

Hoosick area seniors plan February events with a weather postponed business meeting February 2 and card parties February 9 and 23 at 11 a.m. A Valentine covered dish supper for those 60 and over is set for February 14 at 5 p.m. The center will be closed February 12 and 16. Bertha's Angels report 5,000 surgical pads donated in 1975, with sewing at the center and at Hoosick Falls Health Center. Alice Guiden returns home after three weeks of tests at Mary McClellan Hospital.

Ohoosick Area Bertha Alice Guiden Mary McClellan Hospital Cambridge

Career Night at St Marys Academy Opens Career Week

A Career Night will be held in St Marys Academy high school auditorium Wednesday at 7 30 p m as part of Catholic Schools Week February 8 14. The Home School Association sponsors the event open to high school students to learn about professions with interviews by Dr William Flood Bennington. George and Leona Scott Hoosick Falls and Cambridge florists. John McLean state conservation officer Linda McLean dental hygienist. Thomas McDonald air traffic controller instructor Bennington. Ralph Liporace flying license process. Dr Robert Hayden Siena College education and teacher certification. John Kelly White Creek dairy farmer. Mrs Suzanne Fitzpatrick medical lab technician. Mrs Patricia Haynes licensed practical nurse. Charles Vogler National Guard. Frank Medvetz federal worker. Leo McGuire Hoosick Town Youth Center. Liz Medvetz data processing. Arthur Hyde Jr sales. Five 15-minute sessions planned.

Hoosick Falls N.Y St. Mary’s Academy Home School Association William Flood Bennington George and Leona Scott Cambridge John McLean Linda McLean Thomas McDonald Ralph Liporace Robert Hayden Siena College John Kelly White Creek Suzanne Fitzpatrick Patricia Haynes Charles Vogler National Guard Frank Medvetz Leo McGuire Town of Hoosick Michelle Reppel Liz Medvetz Arthur Hyde Jr

Dorset Taxpayers Seek Offices in March Town Elections

Dorset voters face three contesting races for town offices on March 2 as the Dorset Taxpayers and Voters Association fields challengers against incumbents in selectmen and auditor roles. Incumbent George P. Ludlam fights Francis A. McBride for a three year selectman seat, and Marjorie Snare Chapman faces William T. Burns for a three year sister seat. Craig Wheaton-Smith runs against G W Menzies Seymour for auditor. Several incumbents are unopposed including Terry Tyler III for one year selectman, Karen Bovey for school terms, Rhys Evans and Claude Garrett Dern for two and three year terms, Helen E. O Donovan town clerk, Harold R. Beebe first constable and Thomas Beebe second constable. No candidates filed for town agent, moderator, east side grand juror or west side grand juror.

Dorset George P. Ludlam Board of Selectmen Francis A. McBride McBride Dorset Taxpayers and Voters Association Marjorie Snare Chapman William T. Burns Taxpayers Association Craig Wheaton-Smith G.W. Menzies Seymour Nathaniel ‘‘Terry’’ Tyler III Karen Bovey Rhys Evans Claude Garrett Dern Helen E. O’donovan Harold R. Beebe Thomas Beebe East Side West Side

Dorset Players to Present Mary Mary in Local Run

Dorset Players stage Mary Mary a sophisticated Broadway comedy beginning February 12 on Lincoln's Birthday and running through February 15 at 8 30 p m The cast features Sheila Childs as Mary McKellaway Charles Schubert as Bob and Arthur Jones as Oscar with local notables joining from the region The production follows the success of earlier Dorset Players shows and promises a strong ensemble performance.

Janet Newkirk Jean Kerr Mary Dorset Players Barbara Bel Geddes Mary McKellaway Sheila Childs Manchester Thea Ibsen Hedda Gabler Harvey Bob Charles Schubert Barrows House Dorset Oscar Arthur Jones Southern Vermont Art Center Scrooge Dorset Playhouse

League hearing legislators in Montpelier sparks study kickoff

In Montpelier on Wednesday February 4 the League of Women Voters of Vermont hosted an orientation for more than 150 members. The program introduced their extensive study of the Vermont General Assembly and its operations despite winter travel hazards.

Montpelier League of Women Voters of Vermont Vermont

Village lunch menu and meeting notice

North Bennington trustees schedule monthly meeting for Monday February 9 at 6 pm at Depot Offices. School lunches list weekly meals from Monday to Friday with items like hamburger and catsup French fries green beans applesauce and milk through Friday. Shaftsbury menu includes soups goulash baked beans and haddock with sides and desserts plus milk.

Arlington North Bennington Shaftsbury Hamburg Lincoln Illinois

Ministering Circle elects new officers in annual meeting

Gladys McClellan was chosen president of the Ministering Circle of the King's Daughters with Ruth Peereboom as vice president and Charles Frazier and Norma Brenenstuhl reappointed as secretary and treasurer. New appointees include James Smith devotions Edwin Brenenstuhl sunshine Ina Harrison around the world Wesley Durkee Indians Elizabeth Holmes historian Ann Armstrong and Peereboom projects. Donations totaling 70 were approved to Indian Border Mission Hidalgo Tex Lillian Dickson Formosa American Leprosy Foundation and Navajo Gospel Indian Mission. The group reported 1975 Christmas project reach 42 families 93 children and 58 adults and voted to sponsor a July 4 Bicentennial Parade float. Next meeting Feb 23 with a banquet.

James Smith Edwin Brenenstuhl Sunshine Ina Harrison Wesley Durkee Elizabeth Holmes Ann Armstrong Peereboom Indian Border Mission Hidalgo Tex Lillian Dickson Formosa American Leprosy Foundation Navajo Gospel Indian Mission

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