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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1973

Page

3

Hoosick Falls Community News Highlights Activities and Honors

Hoosick Falls junior class to collect papers at Wood Memorial Park Saturday at 9. Contributions can be arranged by calling S246 or 9448. Valley Falls and Schaghticoke approve CEO mini-bus route. Kenneth J. Baker named chair of the 1973 Red Cross Fund Drive through March with a diverse volunteer committee. Local students earn dean’s lists at Villanova, St. Lawrence University, and SUNY Plattsburgh. Hoosick Falls Senior Citizens plan an overnight Montreal trip on May 9 and 10 funded by rummage and paper sales. William C. Brown Jr. to deliver sermon and seek licensure. he is a sophomore at King's College Briarcliff Manor. Senior citizens card party February 26. Camera Club meets March 19. Call for transportation help to Center activities.

Hoosick Falls Central School Wood Memorial Park Kenneth J. Baker Hoosick Falls Red Cross Fund Falls Charles P. Cappellino Willam ©. Johnston Elihu Geraghty Susan Mahar Leo Mahar Jr Griffin Avenue Villanova University Stephanie A. Bromirski Kappa Delta Pi SUNY Plattsburg Henry Bromirski Mechanic Street Peter McGuire Fred McGuire Richmond Ave St. Lawrence University Heysick Falls Montreal Pilgrim House St. Joseph’s Oratory Mount Royal William C. Brown Jr William C. Brown Hoosick Hoosick Falls Baptist Church Brown King’s College Briarcliff Manor Horizon Gospel Tear College Glee Club New York State Ruth Gailor Camera Club William Andrick

UVM Professor Named Dean at Rhode Island University

Burlington report notes Dr. Gerald A. Donovan of the University of Vermont will become dean of the college of Resource Development at the University of Rhode Island. Donovan, associate dean at UVM’s College of Agriculture and Home Economics, served 18 months as acting dean during Dean Thomas W. Dowe’s Colombia assignment.

Burlington Gerald A. Donovan University of Vermont College of Werner A. Baum University of Rhode Island Donevan College of Agriculture and Home Economics Thomas W. Dowe Colombia Baum College of Resource Development College of Agriculture Tr. Donovan Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension Service James W. Cobble Donovan Vermont Charles Pfizer and Co., Inc Terre Haute Ind Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station Hartford Conn University of Connecticut Iowa State University

Pancake and sausage supper planned in North Bennington

The Congregational Church hosts a Friday 5 30 to 7 pm pancake and sausage supper in the social rooms with all served. Tucker Chapter OFS plans a chicken and biscuit supper for Saturday March 10 at the Masonic Temple on Bank Street. Mrs. Jean Powers chairs and tickets are from her or committee members. The next Tucker Chapter meeting is Thursday March 1 at the temple.

OFS Tucker Chapter Masonic Temple Bank Street Jean Powers Temple

Walloomsac Airman Luke released from hospital

Airman 1st Class Steve Luke leaves Laredo Air Force Hospital after eye injury and begins book work in Texas. Weekend guests included Miss Alice Gulden and Mrs. Fred OConnor of East Greenbush, Mrs. Gladys OConnor of Troy, and Roscoe Austin. James Hoag hosted Bruce Andrews and Maureen James of North Adams plus Mrs. Edward LaFortune and Ann Miirose Harry Kelly of Albany. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hoag visited their daughter and son in Troy with Edward Barringer.

Steve Luke Laredo Air Force Hospital Texas Alice Gulden Fred O'Connor East Greenbush Gladys O'Connor Troy Roscoe Austin James Hoag Bruce Andrews Maureen Bruce James North Adams Edward LaFortune Ahi Annal Miirose Mrs Gordon Hoag Edward Barringer

Pownal Community Notices Include Phone numbers and Meetings

Pamela Blakeman lists contact 823 5514 and William Hayes Jr. attends Stream Road church events from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fulham Memorial Hospital Room 201 east wing. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Saturday at 8 p.m. at the North Pownal firehouse. The Methodist Youth Fellowship of Pownal United Methodist Church will meet.

William Hayes Jr South Stream Road Fulham Memorial Hospital East Wing Alcoholics Anonymous North Pownal Firehouse Methodist’ — Youth Fellowship The Pownal United Methodist Church

Shaftsbury Snowmobile Club Meeting News

Shaftsbury Snow Pilots met at the Shaftsbury Firehouse for a safety film on snowmobiling. The club now has 172 members and earned permission to ride on Glastonbury Timberland land. Next meeting is March 22 at Shaftsbury Elementary School.

Shaftsbury Snow Pilots Shaftsbury Firehouse Glastonbury Shaftsbury Elementary School

Bids Bypass Delays As Shaftsbury School Sets Interviews

Shaftsbury School reviews base bids of 623441 and 822625 with alternates totaling 634918 and 626935 as three lowest bidders proceed to separate interviews next Wednesday at 7 PM. Morrissey, Baybud, and Francese face questions on timetables and alternates. final award hinges on architect Julian Goodrich Associates and building committee.

Bennington Baybutt Morrissey Julian Goodrich Associates Burlington

Burglaries Strike Hood Store in Eagle Bridge

Police say the Hood Store in Eagle Bridge was burglarized between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. A safe worth 574 dollars and store goods totaling 76 dollars were stolen, along with a circular saw, 20 cartons of cigarettes, six pairs of gloves, and two pairs of boots. The safe was 30 by 20 by 20 inches. Investigators Henry McCabe and Trooper Paul B. Relyea are handling the case.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Hood Eagle Bridge New York Salem John Phillips Henry McCabe B.C.1 South Glens Falls Pau B. Relyea Salem Aulpost

Middlebury Winter Carnival Ice Show Tonight

Two USFSA Gold Medalists join seven Middlebury students for the 42nd Winter Carnival ice show at Memorial Field House. Guest soloists Michael Maslanis and Judy Perry headline a Norse village themed program, with a cast of about 50 students and faculty. Tickets at the door are 2 dollars for adults and 1 dollar for youths.

Middlebury Figure Skating Association New England Esatern Mintario Middlebury College USFSA Memorial Field House Vermont USPSA Michael Maslanis Framingham Mass Judy Perry Sudbury International Skating Union USESA Linda Susan Simoard Rick Simoa

Arlington Thrift Shop Washington's Birthday Half Price Sale

Arlington Thrift Shop advertises a Washington's birthday sale with all items over 25 cents half price. New arrivals not included are a fold away day bed an end table and an old sewing machine. The shop on Route 7 beside the Area Station is open Thursday 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Washington Route

Absentee Ballots and Local Town Meeting Updates

Manchester town clerk announces absentee ballots available for town meeting on March 6. Voters must apply by March 2, with exceptions for sudden illness or emergency, and ballots posted at multiple local offices. The selectman race features Harold Benson against Alan Baccsi and John T. Carmody Sr. Zoufely’s resignation creates no vacancy unless accepted, allowing appointed interim service.

Factory Point National Bank First Vermont and Bank Trust Co Reed’s Mark Skinner Harold Benson Alan Baccsi John T. Carmody Sr Emil Zoufely Board of Selectmen

Heart Fund Volunteers Rally For 1973 Vermont Drive

Mrs. Alan W Hess chairs the annual Heart Fund drive collecting in Vermont with volunteers including Mrs. Mary Marino Mrs. April Pickering Mrs. Kate Brown and others. The drive runs February one through February twenty eight to aid the Vermont Heart Association and fight the No V health menace. Tom Geer son of Rev and Mrs John Geer of East Arlington appears on WRGB TV Talk Back with David Allen and directs a musical by David Allen at St. Agnes School in Albany area during the first weekend in March.

Alan W. Hess Annua Heart Fund Tom Geer John Geer East Arlington David Allen WRGB Geer St. Agnes School Loudenville Rd Albany N.Y

Children’s film show at Governor McCullough Mansion

A Sunday afternoon February 25 film program for children at Governor McCullough Mansion offers two features with no admission charge. People Along The Mississippi traces a toy boat voyage along the river while Ambosel Game Park showcases East African wildlife in protected habitats.

Governor McCullough Mississippi Great River Canada Gulf of Mexico

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Edith Beaumont Grace Brandi CEO Valley Falls Schaghticoke Te Seld Apri Grace Arymstrong UVM R.I. University North Bennington Walloomsac Bertha Hoag Pase Uurary Harry Kelly Alice Guiden Julia Child Fiimous Candle Mill Pownals Pamela Blakeman Shaftsbury Lottifobler Fownal Valley Pownel John Mason Joe Towslee Richard Gagnon John Evans Margaret Mattison Pownal Cub Scout Shaftsbury School Baybud Hi, Loney Construction Co Brattleboro Mace Near Here Tno Lata Peter Francese and San Inc Francese Franccese Randy Spencer Susan Chris Whipple Susan Hume Cochairmen Susan Whipple North Grafton Hershey Penn Beverly Huntress Melrose Heidi Mortenson Charlestown N.H Nancy Burns Portland Ore Jon Lonoff Little Neck Rick Jurniain Shalebury Mary Farley Lesley Cadman Arlington Thrift Shop Manchester Armed Services Arlington Melene Thompson Mary Jesnne Marino April Pickering Kate Brown Louis Elmore Yvonne Dorr Dale Bahan Gladys Pike Nyoka Liffle Sharon Towery Ethel Townsend Swaley Grover Marilyn Bliss Natalie Caler Jackie LaBull Jeanne Keough Molly White Joan Dietrich Marie Mattison Jeanne Walsh Archie Pleasanton Grace Smith Dorothy Bentley Nandy Sinson Valerie Oakland Virginia Andrews Janet Steel Vermont Heart Association Aia Ai Alt Main Stl Bemnington,t Dial Ambosel Kenya Ems Lunaheon Wilhiamstown Baskerville Artificiag Manchester, Vt
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