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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1967

Page

7

Shaftsbury Democrats Hold Caucus

Shaftsbury Democrats nominated nine candidates for 17 offices to be filled March 6. Ezekiel Cross Jr. was nominated for selectman but declined. Louis Moriarity was named as the replacement. Other nominees include Bernard McCarthy as moderator, Elizabeth King town clerk, Clinton G. McDonald town treasurer, Philip Roach auditor, William Stufflebeam, Kevin O'Brien cemetery commissioner, Marion McCarthy grand juror, and Moriarty town agent. The committee seeks candidates for four more offices. Dist. Rep. William E. Dailey Sr. spoke on Montpelier activities, followed by Q and A. Thomas Hall Jr. moderated. Mrs. Blanch Center clerk. 28 party members attended.

Shaftsbury Ezekiel Cross Jr Board of Selectmen Selectman Louis Moriarity Bernard McCarthy Elizabeth King Clinton G. McDonald Philip Roach William Stufflebeam Kevin O’brien Marion McCarthy Louis Moriarty Dist William E. Dailey Sr Montpelier Thomas Hall Jr Blanch Center

Wilmington Voters to Decide On Zoning Again

Wilmington residents will vote on March 7 at the annual town meeting to approve or reject a revised zoning ordinance after the December 1966 setback. Edmond Turgeon, chair of the zoning and planning commission, describes changes allowing changes between non conforming uses in either district, while preserving overall zoning goals.

Wilmington Edmond Turgeon Zoning and Planning Commission Board of Adjustments Turgeon

Zoning Unit Organizes in Shaftsbury Meeting

The Shaftsbury zoning commission held an organizational meeting at Cole Hall with Edwin Colvin elected chairman pro tem and William Castle secretary pro tem. Members reviewed maps and ordinances from other towns as the group planned a section by section evaluation of the zoning plan. The next meeting is set for February 23 at 7 p.m. at Cole Hall.

Shaftsbury Cole Hall Edwin Colvin William Castle Colvin Arthur Faris Ezekiel Cross Jr William E. Dailey Jr Charles Peacock James Williamson

Arlington Women Plan Open Meeting

The Arlington Enterprise Society of East Arlington Federated Church hosts an open meeting for women at Bailey Hall on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Miss Betty Tynan and Mrs Elsworth E Jannicky discuss Home Mission work in the community with a filmstrip Liberate the Captive on urban migrant and rural problems nationwide. Hostesses are Mrs Clyde Dunlap and Mrs Angelo Carbonti.

Clyde Dunlap Angelo Carbonti Arlington Fisher School Veterans of Arlington Manchester American Legion Rooms Arlington Vs. St. Michaels Yankee Doodlers Arlington Chorale West Arlington American Legion Auxiliary Legion Community House Dunbar Hall Enterprise Society Bailey Hall Battenhill Grange Grange Hall Fisher Elementary School Battenkill Grange

Arlington gro cer to lead drive for 312000 school bond

Lyle H. Salter, East Arlington gro cer, agreed Thursday night to chair a citizens group urging voter approval of a 312000 bond issue for urgently needed additions to both local schools. He will meet next Thursday night with the large new group at 8 in Arlington Memorial High School library.

Arlington Lyle H. Salter East Arlington Grocer Salter Arlington Memorial High School

Arlington soldiers and local youths listed in grade school notices

Army specialist Richard E. Butler 25 arrived in Phan Rang Vietnam with the 529th Transportation Company. Also listed are Pvt Terry J. Hastings 19 completing a motor vehicle repair course, Judith Anne Weeks dean’s list at Centenary College for Women, and a Brownie uniform project request. Calendar details for Arlington events follow.

Richard E. Butler Winifred Butler Arlington Phan Rang Vietnam 529Th Ft. Eustis Spec. Butler Army Ft. Hood Tex Channey G. Butler East Dorset Marie Manchester Marion Crawford Terry J. Hastings Catherine Hastings Army Ordnance Center Aberdeen Proving Ground Judith Anne Weeks Robert Weeks Jr Centenary College For Women Miss Weeks Hackettstown, N.J

White Creek Master Treated For Pneumonia at Putnam Hospital

Maurice Andrew of White Creek was a patient at Putnam Memorial Hospital for several days last week receiving treatment for pneumonia.

Maurice Andrew Putnam Memorial Hospital

Infantry Reunion Set Feb 24 in Arlington

Members of Company I, 172nd Infantry, will hold a banquet at the Green Mountain Diner in Arlington on February 24. Andrew Webb asks members not receiving a card within a week to pick one up at Crosier’s Barber Shop or Devlin’s Barber Shop or Bevis’ Gun Rack in Bennington, and return them promptly. Webb notes strong turnout at similar reunions statewide and hopes Company I in Southern Vermont matches it. Mrs. Gordon Hoag and Mrs. Isabella B. Quinlan visit from Albany. Quinlan staying in Walloomsac. Mrs. Nasig of Lakeland, Florida, suffered a heart attack. HOOSICK FALLS auxiliary met at Hoosick Falls Health Center. 650 dressings and 17 hospital johnny coats turned in. appeal for stamp books and Mrs. Howard Thompson’s gift of a mixer.

Arlington 172Nd Infantry Green Mountain Andrew Webb Crosier North Street Devlin Main Street Bevis Bennington Webb Company I Vermont Gordon Hoag Troy Isabella B. Quinlan Albany Walloomsac Oscar Stewart Paul Nasig Lakeland, Fla Hoosick Falls N.Y Hoosick Falls Health Center Raymond Hoag Howard Thompson

Former Area Trooper Eyes Brandon Police Job

Cpl. Lawrence E. Smith a 41 year old ex state police officer and Manchester Depot resident says he is considering the Brandon chief of police post. The previous chief Thomas Martin resigned in January citing security concerns. Smith served 17 years including highway patrol and safety education duties at the Rutland Barracks.

Rutland Manchester Depot Brandon Lawrence E. Smith Roberts Ave State Police Thomas Martin Smith Rutland Barracks Auxiliary

Norshaft Lions Hear Talk On Airport Expansion

SHAFTSBURY The Norshaft Lions Club heard Kenneth Clayton president of County National Bank speak on expansion of Bennington Airport. The discussion covered the airport’s founding development and future with members asking questions about the project. Charter member Jess Archibald received a 25 year Lions International monarch certificate. The meeting included a plaque incident and a re modeling note for Cole Hall. The state convention is set for June 9 to 11 at Lake Morey. A directors meeting will be held at David Barton’s North Bennington home.

Shaftsbury Norshaft Lions Club Kenneth Clayton County National Bank Bennington First Methodist Church Clayton Jess Archibald Lions International Norshaft Club Norshaft Lions Convention Charles Thompson Lake Morey Fairlee Lion Don Bennett Rutland Tom Bluto David Barton North Bennington

Clawson Heads Local Heart Fund Campaign

Mrs. John D. Clawson will serve as campaign chairman for the 1967 Heart Fund drive in Shaftsbury during the month. Hilltop Girls 4-H Club members including Wanda Greene, Chrystal Greene, Mary Shea, Kimberly Cross, Jamie Kittel, Janie Kittel, Aileen Shea, Doris Cross, Gail Harwood, Kathy Hamilton, Jo-Ann Billow, Jo-Ann Wade, Gail Cross, Faye Cross, Becky Hulett, Sherry Hulett, Scarlet Hulett, and Vanessa Loomis will solicit door to door to support Vermont heart disease research and prevention.

Shaftsbury John D. Clawson Heart Fund Hilltop Girls 4-H Club Wanda Greene Chrystal Greene Mary Shea Kimberly Cross Jamie Kittel Janie Kittel Aileen Shea Doris Cross Gail Harwood Kathy Hamilton

Pownall residents can collect February surplus food

The government surplus food program will allow residents who did not receive February allotment to pick it up Tuesday afternoon. Selectman Arthur E. George will be at the town office from 4 to 5 30 for convenience.

Arthur E. George Mauhs Central Vermont Boy Scout Troop 347

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Democrats Haynes Kane, Inc Main St Dial Arlington Women Plan East Helene Thompson Eleanor Niles Infantry Walloomsne Bertha Hoag Drysdale’s Armory Stewart-Warner PACT Iilt TO Uttles Henry M. Tuttle CO. Inc Depot ST. Dial Norshaft Lions John James James Moore Larry Powers Mrs. Clawson The Vera Langlais Scout Hut Center Firehouse Pownal Center Economy Auto Stores, Inc Bennington, VT Golden Crest Frankforts Florida Washington State New England
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