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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1968
Page
6
The United Church of Dorset and East Rupert held its annual meeting amid vitality despite no settled minister. About 50 of 200 members attended, reports highlighted branch activity and budget plans to all members. Trustees outlined repairs at the manse and a crowded calendar for the year.
A donation roast beef supper is planned for Saturday at the North Bennington Baptist Church to benefit the Sunday School Building Fund. Serveings at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. in the social room. Menu includes roast beef mashed potatoes carrots cole slaw rolls pie coffee tea and milk.
A New York State auto left Vermont Route 11-30 near the Winhall line Sunday night, striking soft snow and downing 13 guardrails. Driver Doran S. Moll, 43, of Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., and three of his children, ages eight to 13, plus a 12-year-old youth, escaped injury. front and side damage to the 1964 sedan was extensive.
Shaftsbury The first annual Snomobile Derby sponsored by the Shaftsbury Fish and Game Club drew an estimated 1000 to 1500 attendees in North Shaftsbury on Sunday. Five events and a powder puff derby were held but winners could not be announced after the clipboard with names went missing.
The Pownal Center Fire Department Auxiliary held the first in a four part card party series at the firehouse last Saturday night. Proceeds totaled 31.90 from eight tables with prizes awarded to Mrs. Vernon Bolton Mrs. Craig L Haley William Schindler Charles Bett Alfred Davis and Mrs. Josephine Billou. Arrangements were by Mrs. Floyd Patterson and Mrs. Sanfri Kauppi. The second event will be Saturday night with Mrs. Earl Ryder and Mrs. Alfred Chenaille in charge. A Wesleyan Class rummage sale at the South Pownal church runs Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mrs. Otis Dorman heads the sale with articles welcome anytime this week. There is mention of another derby and sno mobiles in action for those disappointed Sunday.
Shaftsbury elementary panel and parents endorsed introducing sex education in schools. Dr Elizabeth Faris urged early background, while Dr Malcolm Finlayson warned against harmful civilian stereotypes. Rev William Abernethy stressed home church guidance. George Sleeman outlined a planned K-12 program with truth and direct answers.
Pownal selectmen inspected the former Goodwin farm equipment property last week and see it as a potential town highway department site with a heated storage building, overhead doors, sheds, and space for winter sand and salt. They seek voter approval of an 165000 bond to buy equipment and the property, plus an option to purchase at 18000.
Hoosick Falls N Y Mrs Hannah Powers of 50 Parsons Ave is observing her 98th birthday today Born in Hoosick Falls Jan 22 1870 she has lived in the area most of her life Widowed since 43 years she resides with her daughter and son in law Gerard Morin Sr at the Parsons Avenue address She has 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren plus a daughter born Jan 11 to Mr and Mrs Gerard Morin Jr of Hoosick Falls The nonagenarian enjoys radio time with family visits receive flowers cards and gifts and remains in fair health despite loss of sight Also Stamford Elementary School basketball beat Readsboro 36 20 with players including Roger Goodermore Brian Bilger Jim Coty Steve Whit ham Steve Emmons Mike Tatro Steve Mullett Dayle Beverly Larry Luczynski and Steve Le sure Accompanying Stamford were Coach Harold Bilger Principal William Corey custodian John Cortney Alfred Mulfett and Joseph Wood and parents in attendance In another Stamford Whitingham game Stamford won 23 9 referees John Courtney James Davis
Senior students Richard Paul Callahan and Frank R. Redden plan to enroll next year at State University Agricultural and Technical College in Alfred and New York State University in Plattsburgh. At an AOH Auxiliary meeting at Miss Kathryn Millett's home officers were elected and installed, with Mrs. Gorman as president and other officers named. Committees for Irish history missions Catholic Action and standing duties were appointed. Cards followed the social period with Stiles Smith winning bridge and Mrs. Houlton winning 500.
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