Falls Theatre Group Delighted With Success
Hoosick Falls NY Ashton Crosby director for the Hoosick Falls Theatre Company and its Orpheus Descending production says he is delighted with the success of the show. The financially careful group met expenses with two performances drawing over 400 despite weather and illness. Crosby, drama instructor at Hoosac School, plans a February student show and then surveys locals for the next production aiming for a lighter vein.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Ashton Crosby
Hoosick Falls Theatre Company
Crosby
Hoosac School
Pownals Return to Germany After Brief Home Leave
Michael E. Lillie son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Lillie of East Pownal returned to the U S Army base in Bamberg Germany after spending 30 days at home with his parents during the holidays.
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Germany
Michael E. Lillie
Ernest Lillie
East Pownal
Bamberg
Snowmobile Races Held by Pownal Center Fire Dept Sunday
Races sponsored by the Pownal Center Volunteer Fire Department take place Sunday at Peaceful Valley Motel. Stock and modified races plus drags are on the schedule with entries starting at 11 am and a noon deadline. Donations are being accepted. The item also notes a 20th birthday anniversary celebration on Christmas Day and includes a military service detail for Spec. Lillie who enlisted in 1968 for three years with training at Fort Dix and duty in Germany planned for 15 more months. LIBRARY ELECTION The Solomon Wright Library board reelected Henry W. Bassen as chairman. Mrs. George M. Renner is recording secretary and head librarian. Other officers include Thomas P. Hurley, Mrs. Dorothy Pudvar, Mrs. Gladys Smith and Donald Rogers. The 1970 budget is estimated at 1,584.50 for upkeep and salaries. 1969 receipts include 1,000 levy from the Town, 350 in gifts, and 75.13 interest. Future improvements include painting the building trim and landscaping.
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Pownal
Pownal Center
Peaceful Valley Motel
Spec. Lillie
Fort Dix
N.J
Camp Belvoir
Germany
Solomon Wright Library
Henry W. Bassen
George M. Renner
Thomas P. Hurley
Dorothy Pudvar
Gladys Smith
Donald Rogers
Elks Auxiliary Honors and Initiates in Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls Elks Auxiliary meeting approved a 600 gift for lodge improvements to the kitchen and lounge. President Mrs Henry Hanselman led initiation of 17 candidates as Linda Horton and William Murphy assisted. New members include 18 listed ladies. a public card party was planned for March 18 with Mrs Robert Niles named chairperson. Memorial service set for Feb 11 and a social hour followed. Lunch coordinated by a dedicated committee.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
John Gorman
Arnold Nible
Robert McCart
William Baker
Edward Starr
Bruce Patiie
Ronald Lybrand
Peter Smith
James Kenney
James Keegan
Andrew Jones
Davis Lemon
Frank Morandi
Kenneth Slonis
Francis Mulvihill Jr
Bruce Jones
Edward Mc
Hoosick Falls votes to approve school addition
Hoosick Falls Central School voters approved by 21 votes a measure spending up to 1,284,000 for an addition to the school. Ballots totaled 917 with 457 in favor 436 against and 24 blank amid voting tabulation issues. Inspectors listed and the central school built in 1960 with later additions.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Warren Gooding
Helen Hogan
Viola Carelli
Lloyd Pine
John Frier
Marion Redden
Fred McGuire
Rescue Squad Report Highlights 1969 Hoosick Falls totals
Hoosick Falls N Y Miss Shirley Howard treasurer of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad releases the 1969 annual report. The two-vehicle unit logged 477 calls covering 13 857 miles in 1 758 hours. Camp Lejeune N C Marine Lance Cpl Cragg T Todt schinder son of Mr and Mrs Paul Todt schinder Barnumville Road Manchester Depot Vermont serves with the Eighth Engineer Battalion Second Marine Division at the base The base provides housing training facilities and logistical support for Fleet Marine Force units and runs specialized schools for Marines newly graduated from Parris Island recruit training depot.
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Hoosick Falls
N. Y
Shirley Howard
Town of
Camp Lejeune
N.C
Lance Cpl
Cragg T. Todtschinder
Paul Todtschinder
Barnumville Road
Manchester Depot
Eighth Engineer Battalion
Second Marine Division
Fleet Marine Force
Parris Island
S.C
Deer Feeding Efforts Stir Vermont Controversy In Dorset Area
Dorset Sportsmen Club members on snowmobiles and snowshoes have donated over two tons of feed this winter and raised more than 1200 from nationwide donors including summer residents. Critics led by Fish and Game biologist Ben Day question humanitarian programs, citing deer digestion, concentration risk, and dog predation. Club founder Ken Johnston defends the effort, noting fewer deer deaths in areas fed last year and improved spring survey results, while both sides seek controls on dogs and feeding timing.
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Manchester
Dorset Sportsmen's Club
Ken Johnston
Johnston
Vermont
Dorset Club
Fish and Game Department
Arlington Community Club elects new trustees and officers
At the Arlington Community Club annual meeting six trustees were elected for one year: Dorothy Squiers, Lester Brush, Kenneth Nicholson, Frederick B. Hoyt, Judy Myers, and Janet Keough. Officers named: Roberta Keough president, Janet Keough vice president, Judy Myers secretary, Terrance Riley treasurer. The second Thursday in August was set for the Street Fair, the 13th this year. Trustees include five perpetual members and five elected yearly. In Manchester Center, composer Joseph Stannard will give a recital of British organ music at Zion Episcopal Church on Sunday Feb 1 at 4 p.m., open to the public.
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Arlington
Arlington Community Club
Community House
Esther Wilcox
Roberta Keough
John Whalen
Manfred Ehrich
Terrance Riley
Dorothy Squiers
Lester Brush
Kenneth Nicholson
Frederick B. Hoyt
Judy Myers
Janet Keough
Community Club
Manchester Center
Zion Episcopal Church
Joseph Stannard
Guard to Honor Brahan at Jan 31 Armory Dinner
Brahan James M. Brahan founder of old Company C, 2nd Regiment of the New York Guard, will be honored at a reunion dinner January 31 at the Armory on Church Street. Invitations go to responding members. any member may attend. Brahan, often master of ceremonies, will receive tribute for his past efforts in forming the group.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
James M. Brahan
New York Guard
Church Street
Brahan
Bennington Navy Recruit Paul H. Robinson Mentioned
Public reminder of a library slide gathering featuring Ruth and Doug Mattison’s winter trip to Austria and Switzerland. Eight o clock, refreshments, and a pleasant time promised. home guard after the regular Guard was sent to the Pacific in World War II. Brahan longtime Rensselaer County treasurer and former Hoosick Falls Standard Press publisher. Capt. L Carl Armstrong to MC, Saratoga resident.
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Paul R. Robinson
Raymond H. Robinson
Hall Farm
North Bennington
U.S. Navy
Paul H. Robinson
Recruit Training Command
Great Lakes
Ill
Ruth
Doug Mattison
Austria
Switzerland
Pacific
Brahan
Rensselaer County
Hoosick Falls
New School Policy Governs Cold Weather Closings
Manchester school directors clarified a revised policy during a budget meeting. Principal Robert P. Wood will assess the chill factor to decide if school is held, replacing the old rule of 15 below zero. Closings announced by WGY Schenectady before 7 am with 15 minute updates.
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WGY Radio
Schenectady
N.Y
Robert Wood
Legislator Calls for Ethics Debate in Vermont
Rep. George Van Santvoord of Bennington defends good faith in conflict of interest charges while Sen. Mallary pushes for an ethics bill. The report notes the lack of ground rules, calls for annual financial disclosures, and seeks public voter access to disclosures. It also covers abortion-law debates, tax rebates, and a proposal to place Fish & Game under a Natural Resources Secretary.
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General Assembly
George van Santvoord
Bennington
House
Senate
van Santvoord
Vermont
Richard Mallary
Orange County
Secretary of
Davis
Fish & Game Department
Secretary of Natural Resources
Fish and Game
Kehoe
Readsboro
Stamford
Pownal
Wilmington
Searsburg
Whitingham
Dover
Pharmacy Board
Christone
Health and Welfare Committee
Harvey Carter
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