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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1965
Page
7
Edith Beaumont of Hoosick Falls announces the annual adult dance hosted by the Hoosick Falls Central School PTA. The event will be held Saturday night in the school cafeteria from 9 to 12, featuring the William Hart Orchestra from Bennington providing music.
St Mark's Church in Hoosick Falls elected William Areson junior warden for two years, with Thornton Hall as senior warden. Vestrymen named Mason Harrison Harry Holton Wilfred Willets Alvin Myers John McLucas. delegates to Diocesan Convention set for Oct 10 12 at Lake Placid.
Six members of the local Methodist Youth Fellowship attended the Dawbury sub district rally at North Housick Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. Rev. Meredith Groves of Alaska was guest speaker.
Battenkill Grange No. 487 approved a resolution urging Congress and state leaders to pass laws preserving town representation and state rights. Clarence Decker presided as members reported donations, new officers, youth plans, and safety event notes. A cemetery group rejoin was voted, and Feb 3 meeting details were announced with refreshments planned.
North Bennington trustees sponsor a ham supper January 30 starting at 6 p.m. in the church social rooms to raise funds for the repair fund. The event follows praise of the Baptist ladies for their cooking and invites donations and support. The January Villagers Extension Education club meeting on Tuesday includes a covered dish supper at 6 30 and sewing headboards for Brandon Training School after meals. Donations of bias tape requested and portable sewing machines welcomed.
Cambridge New York Charles John Stevenson longtime resident radio commentator humorist and lecturer will become a weekly columnist for The Banner starting Tuesday with The Chanticleer on editorial page The Banner will feature commentary on the American scene and life in a small town Stevenson known for his WGY morning show retires from full time broadcasting but remains active as a public relations consultant He has a long career in radio since 1932 and taught lectures to audiences across the country
The Norshaft Lions voted at a Tuesday night meeting at the Congregational Church to stage a show this year in April. Producers Brad Riley and Charlie Thompson were named to supervise the production, while King Lion Nelson L. Payne led the business session on funding and community improvement. 22 members received perfect attendance pins, and guest speaker David Kessler of Hoosick Falls spoke through Lion Dave Barton on artesian well digging.
The Pownal area news reports Troop 47 executive meeting at 7 30 Monday in the Scout Hut with Scoutmaster Rolland Roy urging attendance. A Pownal Fire Department Auxiliary record hop is tonight from 7 30 to 10 30 at the firehouse. Knitting clubs meet Monday and Tuesday in South and North Pownal. Anson Mason and Robert Thompson earned Master Mason at Mt Anthony Lodge 13 in Bennington with several local members attending. Missionary Ray Kalback of Christian Servicemen's Centers will speak at North Pownal Congregational Church and area churches Friday through Sunday with a schedule in North Pownal and Williamstown Massachusetts. A class trip for Grades 3 and 4 from North Pownal Graded School to Freihofer Bakery, Troy, and Montgomery Ward store in Menands is planned for next Monday. Burton Lake children return to school after illness. Mrs Eugene Hughes and son moved from Hoosick Falls to the home of her parents as she awaits her husband’s return on the USS Mediterranean. Hollywood notes Mitch Miller records Major Dundee theme march for The River Kwai March.
A new fire alarm system in East Dorset Town Office will sound a gong for tests and a continuous tone to indicate trouble, with callers asked to contact the Manchester dispatch office at 362-2121. A Board of Civil Authority meeting, Feb 2 at 7:30 p.m. in East Dorset will review the Town Meeting checklist for March 2. Also notes on travel and 4-H Club activities and a Hollywood notice about Rosemary Forsyth leading to The War Lord with Charlton Heston.
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