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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1962

Page

8

Keyser Urges Planning Now for Future State Fishing

Gov. F. Ray Keyser Jr. urged proactive planning for Vermont’s fishing and hunting facilities at the Stamford Fish and Game Association meeting in Heartwellville Lodge with 100 attendees. He framed Vermont as a corridor between large northern and southern populations and urged state acquisition, zoning, and public-area investments to meet future outdoor demand. He cited the omnibus fish and game bill as a milestone and pressed for club study committees to educate sportsmen and spur informed legislation.

Keyser Readsboro F. Ray Keyser Jr Stamford Fish and Game Association Heartwellville Lodge Vermont Fish and Game Department George W Bill) Davis Lake Sadawga Whitingham Leroy Lawrence Stamford House of Representatives

Hoosick Falls church elects Men’s Fellowship officers

The First Baptist Church of Hoosick Falls elected its Men’s Fellowship Council officers for the coming term. Clayton Sherman was chosen president, Walter Watkins vice president, Leslie Crandall secretary, and Malcolm Hill treasurer. Outgoing president Carlton Robinson presided as refreshments were served.

Men’s Fellowship Council of the First Baptist Church Clayton Sherman Walter Watkins Leslie Crandall Malcolm Hill Carlton Robinson

Wilmington Weekend Visits and Mt Snow Ski Trip

Betty Lundsted of New York City visited over the weekend with Donald Havenick to ski at Mt Snow his first time in two years. Eighteen infant guests at The Old Ark home cared for by local staff while parents ski. The Baptist Evening Guild meeting was postponed from January 15 to January 22 due to bad weather.

Betty Lundsted New York City John Lundsted Donald Havenick New York Havenick Mt. Snow Alaska U.S. Army Peter Horton Old Ark Robert Chase Pat Boyd Myron Rosseter Richard Sprague Sidney Grant Jacksonville Connecticut New Jersey Virginia The Baptist Evening Guild

Life magazine skis features Sugarbush Stratton Stowe photos

Life magazine presents two ski related articles with color spreads. One set shows fashion photos shot at Sugarbush Warren and Stratton Mountain while another piece at Stowe titled The Girl Watchers describes a mock scientific sport with named ski birds such as the White banded Tailstander and Pony tailed Schussboomer.

Life Magazine Life Sugarbush Warren Stratton Mountain Stratton Stowe

Dairymen Hear New Sales Pitch At Area Meeting

Montpelier Vermont manager Charles F. Jacobsen outlines the expanded milk promotion to Bennington County Cooperative members at the annual January meeting in Manchester Depot. A voluntary two cent set aside eases market saturation efforts delivering 350 million messages to Boston consumers, with milk deliveries starting March 1, 1962.

Montpelier New England Bennington County Manchester Charles F. Jacobsen American Dairy Association of Vermont Vermont American Dairy Association Boston

Williams College Professors Lead Summer John Hay Fellows Institutes

Six Williams College professors will teach in four humanities institutes funded by the John Hay Fellows Program next July. L L Scott will head the Williams College Institute at Williams College, with Bastert at Bennington, Stocking and Waite at Colorado College, and Murphy Jr. and Rudolph Jr. at the University of Oregon. About 170 public senior high teachers and 70 administrators from 27 states and DC will attend. stipends will be paid. Applications must be sent to Charles R. Kell, director, by February 19.

Williamstown Williams College John Hay Robert C. L. Scott J. Leland Miller Williams College Institute Bennington College Russell H. Bastert Colorado College Colorado Springs Colo Fred H. Stocking Morris Robert G. L. Waite Brown University of Oregon Eugene Ore Orville T. Murphy Jr C. Frederick Rudolph Jr States District of Columbia Charles R. Kell Rockefeller Plaza New York City

Wife as alarm clock proves wife duties extend to timing

A humorous piece by Joy Stilley portrays a wife who wakes her husband each morning using patting, arguing, orange juice, and strategic clock manipulation. She details the morning routine, the husband’s protests, and the effort required to get him out of bed for work.

Keyser and Vance Clash Over State Highway Funds

Gov. Keyser says a $265000 transfer from the highway garage account was initiated legislatively and won’t affect a balanced budget. Rep. Vance, chairing Ways and Means, blames the deficit on prior actions and says the department may have to skip equipment purchases to keep a small balance.

Montpelier Keyser Laine C. Vance Danville Vance William Peeter Joseph Marshall Poeter John C. Spencer Peeter Highway Department Ways and Means

Zoning Meeting In Pownal Friday

A Pownal zoning meeting for all citizens will be held Friday at 8 p.m. at the Pownal firehouse. A Burlington zoning expert is expected to attend. The meeting is non-partisan.

Pownal Burlington

Clarence Briggs to Return Home From Alamogordo New Mexico

Clarence Briggs is expected home from Alamogordo New Mexico this week after delaying his trip due to heavy snow storms and transportation shortages. He studied at a training school for the blind there and has been recalled by Bijur Lubricating Co in Bennington. His wife and children will join him in April. Rev and Mrs Frank Russell of Elkland PA were Sunday guests at Allen Briggs home along with other visitors Henry Brace and family and Rudolph Day and sons from Bennington.

Clarence Briggs Alamogordo, N. M New Mexico Briggs Bijur Lubricating Co Bennington Frank Russell Elkland Allen Briggs Henry Brace Henry Rudolph Day Richard and James

Women of St James elect officers for year

The Women of St James elected Marjorie Brush as president Dorothy Squiers as vice president Jean Wyman as secretary and Mary Kagey as treasurer at their annual meeting held Monday night in the St James rectory A covered dish supper followed the meeting Open house at American Legion rooms Sunday Jan 21 from 6 to 8 p.m with a covered dish supper for the March of Dimes donations invited.

Women of St. James Marjorie Brush Dorothy Squiers Jean Wyman Mary Kagey American Legion Rooms The Legion and Auxiliary March of Dimes

Barringer and Hoag Hosts Share Weekend Visit

Walloomsac residents Mr and Mrs Edward Barringer and children of Troy were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Gordons Hoag. Mr and Mrs John Tudor and children of North Pownal visited her parents, Mr and Mrs Frederick Luke.

Edward Barringer Troy Gordons Hoag John Tudor North Pownal Frederick Luke

Arlington Community House to add basement meeting space

At the annual Community Club meeting in Arlington the basement room of the Community House was approved for cleanup to provide more meeting space. A first work day is set for Sunday February 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. Kenneth Smith was elected to the board of trustees replacing Ellen Corey. Permanent trustees named include Esther Wilcox Roberta Keough John Whalen Richard Miles and Terrance Riley. James McCabe will serve again as president with Manfred Ehrich as vice president Janet Keough secretary and Terrance Riley treasurer.

Arlington Arlington Community House Community Club Community House Dr. Russell Kenneth Smith Ellen Corey James McCabe Janet Keough Dorothy Squiers Esther Wilcox Roberta Keough John Whalen Richard Miles Terrance Riley Manfred Ehrich

Two Men Rescued After Six Days At Sea

Two survivors recount a six day Atlantic ordeal aboard the ketch Mer D Alors lost off Wilmington North Carolina. Edward C Moore 43 of New York City and Valoney W Wortman 24 of Arlington Virginia were saved by the tankship Labiosa crew after signaling with a red shirt.

Fall River Mass Atlantic Ocean Wilmington N.C Edward C. Moore New York City Valoney W. Wortman Arlington New York Virgin Islands St. Croix

Spring Semester Set For Evening School

Burlington University of Vermont Evening Division offers 31 on campus courses in fields from agriculture to sociology for the spring term. Off campus classes statewide. Registration January 29 to February 1 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Waterman Building rooms 139 and 147. Evening classes begin February 4 with credit or non credit options. Further details from Evening Division Office Waterman Building.

Burlington University of Vermont Waterman

Scout District to Merge Three Districts into Two

The Green Mountain Council, Boy Scouts of America, will merge its three districts into two. The Otter District will cover Wallingford Mt Holly Rutland Addison County and the Taconic District will include Bennington Fair Haven Castleton Poultney and other towns. John Hancock will chair the Otter District and Fred W Ester will head the Taconic District. The change aims to improve activity, administration and attendance at events and training.

Rutland Green Mountain Council Boy Scouts of America Bennington County Fair Haven Castleton Poultney Middletown Springs Wells Pawlet Danby Wallingford Mt. Holly Addison County William W. White John Hancock Trict Sanborn Partridge Proctor Taconic Fred W. Ester North Bennington

Hoosac School Receives 1959 Mercury Wagon Gift

Hoosac School in Hoosick N Y has been given a 1959 Mercury station wagon by Howard S Lipson of Cold Spring Harbor L I The nine passenger car aids transport to events and outings including a recent eight boy trip to Oedipus Rex at Williamstown The school plans to build ski trails and holds church services with headmaster Rev Clinton H Blake and chaplain Rev Richard E Barrett hosting a dance for Miss Hall's School students at Tibbits Hall

Hoosick N.Y Hoosac School Howard S. Lipson Cold Spring Harbor L.I Williamstown Hoosac Albany Academy Albany Prospect Mountain Woodford Clinton H. Blake Theordore Geers All Saints Church Blake Richard E. Barrett Miss Hall Pittsfield Mass Tibbits Hall Theodore Geers

Lions Eye Summer Dig Sets Stage for Pool Plan

Arlington Lions Club volunteers worked at the proposed pool site to clear brush ahead of brush cutter and bulldozer use. The pool north of the village on the old dam and ice rink site, donated by Charles Canfield, aims to open next summer. Lions also campaign ads for their minstrel show on February 23 and 24.

Arlington Arlington Lions Club Lions Club Charles Canfield

Vermont Farm Bureau District Conferences Set in January

Vermont Farm Bureau district conferences will be held the week of January 22 for county members and committees. Windham Windsor Rutland and Bennington Counties meet January 24 at 8 p.m. at the Chester Inn Chester. Keith Wallace notes many bills pending will affect farmers and urges active legislative programs.

Montpelier Vermont Farm Bureau Windham Windsor Rutland Bennington Chester Inn Chester Keith Wallace Vermont Farm Bureau

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Sadawga George H. Plumb Fish and Game Commission Club Searsburg Billings Red Mills Red Mills Pond Roger Seamans Robert Candy Robert Keir Bennington Fish Hatchery George W. Davis Fish and Game Walter Cabell Wayne Rowell Massachusetts Francis Millis North Adams Robert Garner Raymond ‘Red’ Crosier Purina Whitman Hoosick Falls Edith Beaumont Men’s Fellowship Mary Thomas Billick Wall Street Wigmund Billick Schenectady William D. Gutermuth Maguire Air Force Base N.J Robert McGarvin Elm Street Hoosick Falls Central School District Groveside Pittstown George Scott North Hoosick School Forrest White White Wilmington— West Dover Carlo Walter Tel Franks DIAL Williams By Joy Stilley First National Bank Mountain Towns Ann Marsh Walloomsac Bertha Hoag River Valley Frozen Foods River Valley Orange Juice Lions Eye Bennington County Farm Bureau Merritt S. Hewitt
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