Middlebury House Becomes College Admissions Center
A historic 1811 brick house across from Middlebury College, once home to Dr John Willard and educator Emma Willard, has been renovated into the college admissions center. The project creates space for processing applications, expands staff areas, and preserves Colonial details while linking to Willard’s pioneering women’s education legacy.
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Emma Willard
Middlebury College
Middlebury House
Middlebury
John Willard
Emma Hart Willard
College
Middlebury Admissions Center
Fred Neuberger
Old Chapel
Willard
North Bennington Local Notes and Departures
Miss Madeleine James of Lake Shaftsbury has recovered from a flu and returned to work behind the counter at the First National Bank in North Bennington. Mr. and Mrs. Alain Michere and children return home to Rainbarrel after a motor camping trip in Mexico. A French soldier was jailed awaiting trial on charges described as pedestrianist after an incident involving a stationary car and the driver and his wife.
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Madeleine James
Lake Shaftsbury
First National Bank
Alain Michere
Mexico
Paris
UPI
4-H Project Options for Bennington County Boys
4 H News Notes describes evolving 4 H projects for non farm boys in Bennington County. It lists automotive, electricity, outdoor life, crafts, home improvement, plan and plant beauty, junior leadership, camp counselor training, pleasure horse, small livestock, rabbit, and dog care projects. It invites inquiries and visits to learn more.
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Bennington County
Nine Hoosick Falls Elks Auxiliary initiates new members
Nine candidates were initiated into the Ladies Auxiliary of Hoosick Falls Lodge of Elks with ceremony led by president Mrs. John Jenuskevice and escorts assisting. New members include Mrs. Thomas Doherty Mrs Styles Smith Mrs Albert Reppel Mrs Harold Kenyon Mrs Wall Pulliam Mrs Richard Fairbanks Mrs Robert Harrington Mrs John K Stewart and Mrs Sanford Cluett. A special program and buffet followed with reports on recent lodge dinners.
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Hoosick Falls
N. Y
Styles Smith
Albert Reppel
Harold Kenyon
Wall Pulliam
Richard Fairbanks
Robert Harrington
John K. Stewart
Sanford Cluett
William E. Burns
Thomas Beaumont
Peeter Clintsman
Paul LaPorte
William Sargood
Walter Hulshan
Florence McNally
Charles Frazier
Frazier
William McMartin
Elwin Armstrong
Senators Teen Club Forms in Shaftsbury
About 40 teens attended the first meeting at Shaftsbury Elementary School with mentor Clarence Decker III. Patricia Kelley was elected president with officers John Briggs Sandra Myers Duncan Pierce and John Pollacik Jr. dues set at 25 cents per meeting and meetings scheduled twice monthly. A social record hop is planned for February 26 at Taconic Grange Hall with a small admittance fee for non members to fund group projects.
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Shaftsbury
Clarence Decker III
Patricia Kelley
John Briggs
North Bennington
Sandra Myers
Duncan Pierce
John Pollacik Jr
St Marys Academy juniors thank helpers for food sale
The junior class of St Marys Academy expresses appreciation for the help in last Sunday's food sale. Moderator Sister Miriam Claire and chairman Ray Rumkunas led the effort. Sister Miriam Claire and Sister Helen Frederick will accompany senior class members to a legislative session. trip sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.
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St. Mary’s Academy
Miriam Claire
Ray Rumkunas
Helen Frederick
Kiwanis Club
New England Home Show Opens at Boston War Memorial Auditorium
The 1965 New England Home Show kicks off at Boston War Memorial Auditorium on March 6 and runs for eight days. More than 500 exhibitors from leading national home industry companies present the latest innovations for homes. Sponsored annually by the Home Builders Association of Greater Boston, the nonprofit group gathers builders, architects, contractors, distributors, and suppliers for the 15th annual event.
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Boston
Mass
New England
New War Memorial Auditorium
Home Builders Association of Greater Boston
Birthday visit honors Walloomsac resident
Walloomsac Mrs. Gordon Hoag was surprised Sunday when she was visited by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barringer and family of Troy and by Mrs. Sarah Hoffman of Greenwich and Mrs. E M Conkling of Ellensville in honor of her 68th birthday on February 12. Miss Mary Ellen Hoag of East Hoosick enjoyed the weekend with her grandparents.
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Gordon Hoag
Edward Barringer
Troy
Sarah Hoffman
Greenwich
E.M. Conkling
Ellensville
Mary Ellen Hoag
East Hoosick
Manchester Show Highlights Home Improvements and New War Memorial Auditorium
Equinox House president Thomas Farley returns from Florida where he combined business and pleasure. The home show in the new War Memorial Auditorium features top experts on kitchen planning, cabinetry, appliances, heating, insulation, and decor. Over 250,000 visitors are expected during its eight day run. The Dorset and East Rupert United Church Women’s Fellowship meets Wednesday at 2 pm to discuss The Eternal Now by Paul Tillich with Mrs. Lester L. Riley leading, devotionals by Mrs. Robert Dana, and hosting duties by Mrs. William Gilbert.
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War Memorial
Women’s Fellowship of the United Church of
Dorset and East Rupert
Paul Tillich
Lester L. Riley
Robert Dana
William Gilbert
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Berlin
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Waterford
N.Y
Troy Female Seminary
Emma Willard School
First Seminary
Elizabeth Dwyer
Volkswagen
Kombi
Liggettbosworth Sales & Service
North Bennington Road
Bennington, Vt
Hagan
FREE
Comfort Heat & Insulation Inc
Phone Benn
Bennington, Windham, Rutland and
Windsor Counties
Howard Johnson
Howard Johnsons
Bennington
London
UPIC
British Broadcasting Corp
BBC
Birmingham
Creative
Edith Beaumont
Bennington Garage
Main ST
Boston Auditorium
Walloomsac
Bertha Hoag
Manchester
Jackie Breen
Thomas Farley
Equinox House
Flori
Dorset
Marden Skinner
Gerald E. Morrissey
General Contractors
Beech St
Johnson Oil Company
Hart & Crouse
Federal
Baseboard
Reevery Rey
Johnson Oil CO
No. Reon.Rd
Dial
Vermont
Pratt ST
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