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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1965
Page
7
The Pownal Center Fire Department sponsored the fifth of six card parties, drawing 15 tables and $49.75 in proceeds. A record hop drew over 40 area youths with prizes for specialty dances. Planning continues for a March dance and a Feb 27 final party.
A group of 110 seniors from Central School and St. Marys Academy visited the New York state legislature in Albany on Tuesday as guests of the Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club. Hoosac School seniors could not attend. Mrs Wesley Miles wife of Rev. Wesley Miles spoke at the Philatheas First Baptist Church social noting her Liverpool experiences during an exchange pastorate. Fifty members attended. The Little Theatre Tuesday meeting moved from Mrs Forrest Danforths home to Mrs Charles Turners due to a death in the family.
At the February 17 Battenkill Grange session presiding officer Clarence Decker Sr. announced seven granges recognized including Mt Equinox Shushan Taconic Bennington Stamford Mettowee Valley and Middletown Springs with state officers in attendance. The program featured youth and home economics notes along with talent acts and a travel program preview for Safety in Sports and Safety on the Farm. Refreshments followed and the next meeting plans include March 3 with first and second degree conferrals.
Amelia Lawrence reports the American Legion Auxiliary will hold a social and business meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. Initiation of new members will occur and refreshments will be served. Mr and Mrs Henry Kollmer of Kelly Stand road were surprised by a visit from their daughter Mrs Frank Romeo of Fairfax Virginia who was expected to arrive for the weekend and plan to drive home together.
Arlington reports a program from the American Legion Auxiliary a social and business meeting inviting new members with refreshments. Also, Mr and Mrs John Molloy visit their son in West Hyattsville Md to meet their new grandson Robert John born New Year's Day. Calendar lists events Tuesday through Saturday including Lions Club variety shows at Arlington Memorial High School.
Six Bennington students in Grade 9 at Pine Cobble School gained secondary school acceptances by Feb. 15. Bennington entrants Sarah Doane and Harriet Dubin head to Dana Hall School in Wellesley, Mary Hall and Ellen Gilman to Mary Baldwin School? (note: source text). Eve Cockrell goes to The Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. David Povsner to Loomis School in Windsor, Connecticut. Other acceptances include Mary Dickerson to Miss Porter’s School, Susan Hunter to Emma Willard School, Sarah Jenkins to Northfield School, and Linda Kerwin to Upper Chine School in Isle of Wight, England.
Irving and Ruth Adler, celebrated authors of over 60 books on science and math, appeared on Channel 2’s educational program Around the Corner for the eighth time. The segment, sponsored by CBS and the New York City Board of Education, featured a live lesson on hurricanes for Grades 4-6 with a studio audience of New York City elementary students.
Walloomsac Bertha Hoag 686-7282 Mrs. Charles Bender improving rapidly after surgery at Putnam Memorial Hospital Feb. 11. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hoag spent the weekend with daughter Mrs. Edward Barringer in Troy. Mrs. Fred A. Hoag returned home Thursday after visiting her son Gordon. Scottie Cofrancisco returned home from Putnam Memorial Hospital after a week with chronic bronchitis. Henry Wolfram visiting brother Edward in Newburgh. Spec. 4 William R. Starr returned to Fort Walters Tex. after three weeks at Valley Brook Farm and visiting his parents on Church Street Hoosick Falls.
Reed Meredith Wolcott a Bennington College drama senior opens in a leading role at the Royal Playhouse in The Knowing One a one act comedy. She portrays Claire Raye and returns to college in March to finish graduation requirements. The Knowing One is part of a double bill with performances Friday Saturday and Sunday. Tickets at 219 Second Ave or 212 GR 5 9647.
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