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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1974

Page

8

North Hoosick Fire Department picks officers at annual meeting

The North Hoosick Fire Department held its January 14 meeting at the firehouse electing Arthur Harrington as chief and naming Herman Marsh Donald Hawks George Wilson Jr and Edward Flynn as assistants. Malcolm Sprague was chosen president with Howard Burnt Jr vice president and Charles Bender treasurer. Directors for three years are Sprague Harrington Jr and Howard Bornt Jr. An installation dinner is set for February 16 at Delaney’s Hotel.

North Hoosick Sprague Delaneys Hotel Board of Directors Malcolm Brownell Ira

Vermont Junior Miss Pageant to select state winner January

The Vermont 17th Annual Junior Miss Pageant will name the state's top high school girl in South Burlington on January 26. Daphne Mackey of North Bennington has earned Dean's List honors at Gordon College, while Jill Gray of South Burlington is the current Vermont Junior Miss. The program emphasizes scholarship and community involvement, not looks, with Mobile, Alabama hosting the national finals in May.

South Burlington Vermont Gerald Hatin Winooski Daphne Anne Mackey Robert W. Mackey North Bennington Gordon College Wenham Mass Daphne Green Mountain Mobile Ala Jill Gray Springfield Montpelier Burlington Bellows Falls Bennington County

Route 7 sign defaced. Kiwanis seek reward and clues

Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club posts a reward for information leading to the conviction of whoever vandalized the Route 7 warning sign known as Killer Highway. The sign was painted black on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, with police notified and fingerprints sought. Kiwanis plan to relocate the sign nearer the Vermont line for better visibility and continued road safety efforts between Troy and the Vermont border.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Kiwanis Club Kasmer Stempek Kiwanis Stempek Cruce Patire Channel 6 Television Dick Beach State Police Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department Patiie Main Street Vermont Line New York Department of Transportation Albany Troy

Manchester Town Clerk Seeks Vermont Passports and Notices

Manchester town notices announce Vermont residents over 65 may apply for park passports with $2 fee, rebate forms for homeowners or renters, and a list of residents to confirm presence in town. It also covers dog licensing for 1974, election timing, and town meeting petition deadlines with candidate nomination details and listed offices.

Green Mountain Vermont State of Vermont Tax Department Vermont Income Tax Return Manchester Board of Civil Authority David and Ellen Ahern Stuart Alexander Nancy Bacon Joseph and Carmella Benini Joan Benvenuti Lawrence Brown Beverly Brown Winifred Curtis J. Drew Deeley Richard del Guidine Jules Evens James Falconer William Gifford Paul

Mendelsohn will stay as WSESU superintendent after reflection

Brattleboro Superintendent Melvin Mendelsohn announced he will remain in charge of the Windham Southeast Supervisory Union after a week of controversy over his contract. A January 3 vote gave him a three year deal, later rescinded amid objections under the Right to Know law and Section 301. The union approved a one year contract, later declared not a vote of confidence by Mendelsohn, who then issued a statement confirming his intention to continue until the spring annual meeting when terms can be adjusted.

Brattleboro Melvin Mendelsohn Windham Southeast Supervisory Union Mendelsohn Supervisory Union WSESU Windham County John S. Burgess Brattleboro Reformer

Man fined for smoking a cigar during interstate transport

Charles A. Huwig of Winnemucca Nevada was fined 350 by a federal judge for smoking a cigar while driving a truck carrying 41 000 pounds of military bombs. He pleaded guilty to violating federal interstate commerce regulations while en route to the Navy ammunition depot at Port Chicago last May when cited at an inspection station.

Sacramento Calif UPI Charles A. Huwig Winnemucca Nev Huwig Navy Port Chicago

Eleanor Niles and Denise Taber Return Home

Eleanor Niles and Denise Taber have returned home from Putnam Memorial Hospital. Nancy Taber has returned home after a vacation at Waikiki Beach near Honolulu Hawaii.

Denise Taber Putnam Memorial Hospital Nancy Taber Waikiki Beach Honolulu Hawaii

Mass for Albert F Torrisi in Arlington Friday

A seventh day mass for Albert F Torrisi will be offered Friday at 5 pm at St Margaret Marys Church Arlington. Rev Gerald T Buckley pastor will preside.

Albert F. Torrisi St. Margaret Mary’s Church Arlington Gerald T. Buckley

Living with Winter course at Wolcott study center

The Center for Northern Studies in Wolcott will run a weeklong course titled Living with Winter at Windridge Camp near Craftsbury Common starting Saturday Feb 16. Cost is $110 with basic accommodations and meals. The program promotes fuel oil reduction via wood and proper clothing, plus oversnow travel and winter studies in botany bird study and animal tracking led by experienced instructors. Contact Janice Young at the Center for Northern Studies, Walcott 05680, 802 888 4331.

Wolcott Center For Northern Studies Windridge Camp Craftsbury Common North Janice Young Walcott

Walloomsac and Hoosick Area seniors host first 1974 card party

Walloomsac The Hoosick Area Senior Citizens held their first 1974 card party on January 14 at 11 a.m. Prizes awarded in pitch to Alice Thompson of Bennington and Peter Pace of Shaftsbury. bridge winners were Marjorie R. Lockrow and Mabel Costantino. pinochle prizes went to Roy Draper and Mrs. Howard Harrison. Mrs. Mary Morin to chair refreshments for the year. Next party set for January 28 at 11 a.m. Bertha's Angels reported 10 workers January 10 to deliver 77 surgical pads to Hoosick Falls Health Center despite the storm. A fruit cake was donated by Mrs. Ruth Rancourt. tea and coffee served. Health Center Auxiliary meeting postponed due to bad weather. Bridget Hoag hosted a Thursday overnight visit with Karen Dougherty. Paul Hoag turned 13 on January 15 and enjoyed riding with Gordon Frickie on a new Arctic Cat snowmobile. cake baked by his sister. Jackie Buck of Albany visited her parents in Johnstown. John Arnold took a new job in Albany and moved south for the winter. Janice Fairbanks had a pajama party for her 12th birthday on January 11. snowmobiling and skiing January 12. Mrs. Clarence Buckley of Schaghticoke and Mrs. John Marbot and Karen of Johnsonville visited Saturday with Mrs. Terry Hoag.

Hoosick Area Alice Thompson Bennington Peter Pace Shaftsbury Bridge Marjorie R. Lockrow Conasta Mabel Costantino Roy Draper Howard Harrison Mary Morin Bertha’s Angels Hoosick Falls Ruth Rancourt

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