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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1970

Page

6

New Hampshire Man Named To Head First Chance Work

Rob ert R. Devoid of Troy New Hampshire has been named director of First Chance a federally funded project for educational preparation of handicapped children. The program operates in Windham and Windsor Counties to provide localized services and coordination for students who would otherwise enter school at a disadvantage. Devoid, a Keene native with degrees from Boston College Keene State College and UNH, brings experience in education and youth training programs including OEO initiatives.

New Hampshire Brattleboro Vermont Jonathan P. A. Leopold Robert R. Devoid Troy, N.H First Chance Windham Windsor Winston L. Prouty R-Vt Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeast Devoid Keene N.H Boston College Keene State College University of New Hampshire OEO

Miles Lumber Co. owner marks 59th wedding anniversary

Arlington Helene Thompson 375-2325 Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Miles Sr. celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary Jan. 20 at their winter home in Clearwater Florida. Twenty friends from this area joined them. Miles is the owner of Miles Lumber Co. here. Thursday at 8 p.m. at the high school, Republican and Democratic town caucuses.

R. K. Miles Sr Clearwater, Fla Miles Miles Lumber Co

Selectmen To Appeal State Tax Findings

Shaftsbury selectmen will appeal a state Tax Department finding that could reduce state school aid under the Miller Formula. A spot check pegged Shaftsbury sisters at 34 percent of fair market value versus the state recommended 50 percent, which would raise the town's value and lower aid. The board has asked for a restudy of the initial findings.

Shaftsbury Department Shaftsbury Sisters Manchester

Crozier urges uniting town clerk and treasurer roles

Shaftsbury Republican chair Andrew Crozier proposed combining the town clerk and treasurer offices to stabilize staffing. He argued the current turnover stems from lengthy training and better offers to trained clerks. A sinking fund was also urged to build a new town office with proper meeting space for selectmen and officials.

Crozier Shaftsbury Andrew Crozier Republican Rozier

Car Rollover Crash Near Nottingham Park Leaves No Injuries

An out-of-state car carrying six passengers skidded off Barnumville Road in Manchester and crashed into a tree at 5:20 p.m. No one was injured. The 1969 Chevrolet sedan, driven by Nicholas Cipollino of Brooklyn, NY, sustained heavy front-end damage near Nottingham Park Road. Officers Fred Wessner and Gene Galotti investigated. the tree was only scratched.

Manchester Barnumville Road Nicholas Cipollino Brooklyn N.Y Nottingham Park Road Fred Wessner Gene Galotti

Rotary Auction Set to Benefit Williamstown Scholars

Williamstown Rotary seeks donations for the 1970 Rotary Scholarship Auction to be held February 21 at Mitchell School gym. Funds aid local students’ first year of college with a $2,500 goal. past contributions exceed $10,000. Donations welcome from residents, with pickup contact Rudy Goff at 458-3605 or drop items at Geoff's Sport Gift and Hobby Center.

Williamstown Mass Murray D. Smith Mitchell School Rotary Club Rudy Goff Geoff's Sport, Gift and Hobby Center Spring Street

West Arlington Home Extension January meeting announced

The West Arlington branch will hold its January meeting at the West Arlington Community House on Wednesday the 28th at 1 p.m. The program focuses on low calorie desserts and includes a regular business meeting. New area residents are invited and lapsed members urged to rejoin. Co-hostesses are Mrs. Walter Finney and Mrs. Edward Horan.

West Arlington The Home Extension Program Walter Finney Edward Horan

Sargood Elected Country Club President

HOOSICK FALLS New York Richard Sargood was elected president of the Hoosick Falls Country Club for the coming year at a board meeting. Francis McEvoy is vice president George Dougherty Jr treasurer and Daniel Boylan secretary. Dougherty and Boylan were reelected and McEvoy elected director succeeding John Keough who resigned. Reelected directors include Donald Smith Charles Cappellino and Francis Ryan. Terms continue through 1970 for Luke Fleming Joseph Correlli Gabe Crucetti Wendell Croyle Ralph Millington Fred McGuire and George Holbrook.

Hoosick Falls N. Y Richard Sargood Hoosick Falls Country Club Francis McEvoy George Dougherty Jr Daniel Boylan Dougherty Francis Ryan Luke Fleming Joseph Correlli Gabe Crucetti Wendell Croyle Ralph Millington Fred McGuire George Holbrook

Negotiations Over Whitingham Farms Move Ahead

Whitingham Farms in southern Vermont reports a new management contract to purchase the land. Stephen G. Kasner of R. M. Bradley and Co. says ownership transfers are delayed by title searches and surveys, with an engineering study planned. About 1,700 lots are expected plus the 400 acres Sky Farm, all meeting one acre minimums. Escrow of 150000 signals buy plans. development remains mortgage-bound to Carthusian Foundation.

Whitingham Whitingham Farms Vermont Stephen G. Kasner R. M. Bradley and Co Boston Bradley Co Kasner Volve Whitingham Farms Inc Vacationlands Development Inc Carthusian Foundation of America Arlington

Wood Duck Boxes Built By Cambridge Club

Cambridge New York January 11 about 30 Waterfowl Improvement Association members and friends held an outing at Chamberlands Mills Pond Hebron to install wood duck nesting boxes and mallard nests. The group aims for about 100 baby ducks this summer under vice president Carl Hegel supervision with officers and wives helping. The next outing is January 31 at Ernest Smith's marsh in Salem under Raymond Bob Coombs. The club plans its next meeting January 27 at Carl's Restaurant Hoosick with expected turnout from multiple towns. first annual dinner is planned March 17 at Wally's Greenwich with over 100 expected attendees and tickets on sale.

Cambridge N.Y The Waterfowl Improvement Association Chamberlands Mills Hebron Carl Hegel Hoosick Ernest Smith Marsh Smith Road Salem Raymond Bob’ Coombs Carl’s Restaurant Troy Hoosick Falls Greenwich Glens Falls Schaghticoke Schuylerville Bennington

Marlboro Theatre to stage two young American plays

Marlboro College Theatre Workshop presents The Serpent by Jean-Claude van Itallie and Icarus's Mother by Sam Shepard at 8 p.m. on January 29 in the college music auditorium. Geoffrey Brown directs as the public is invited with no admission charge.

Marlboro Marlboro College Jean-Claude van Itallie Open Theatre New York City Joseph Chaikin van Itallie Icarus Sam Shepard Lincoln Center Tearus Geoffrey Brown

Second Broken Leg For Hoosick Falls Girl In Skating Fall

Mary Alice Cluett 13, daughter of Sanford and Mrs Cluett of Johnson Hill Road, suffered a spiral fracture of the left leg in a skating accident at the Hoosick Falls athletic field rink. The Hoosick Falls Central School student was pushed by other skaters Sunday afternoon, treated at Putnam Memorial Hospital, then sent home with her leg in a cast.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Mary Alice Cluett Sanford Cluett Johnson Hill Road Mary Alice Hoosick Falls Central School Putnam Memorial Hospital Town of Hoosick

Savings and Loan Officers Re-Elected in Hoosick Falls

HOOSICK FALLS NY All directors were re elected at the Permanent Savings and Loan Association annual meeting. Directors include Morgan Burke Dr Volney Chapman Leo Fairbanks John LaPan and Arthur McLinden Clyde R Baker chaired the meeting with John A Murphy and Forest J Reed as inspectors of election Organizational meeting re elected officers Anthony J Ramuski president and treasurer Morgan Burke executive vice president and secretary Clyde Baker vice president

Hoosick Falls N.Y Permanent Savings and Loan Association Morgan Burke Volney Chapman Leo Fairbanks John LaPan Arthur McLinden Clyde R. Baker John A. Murphy Forest J. Reed Anthony J. Ramuski Clyde Baker

Hoosick Falls Honoring Nash Anniversary at Open House

Hoosick Falls Mr and Mrs Arthur Nash of 21 Bovie Ave will be honored at an open house reception Sunday Feb 1 for their 25th wedding anniversary. The event at St Stanislaw Hall runs 2 6 pm hosted by their children and by Mrs Robert Gagnon Mrs Patricia Nash and Arthur Nash Jr Mrs Robert Reinfurt of 18 Hoosick St was taken to Putnam Memorial Hospital Sunday by the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad.

Arthur Nash Bovie Ave St. Stanislaw Hall Robert Gagnenon Patricia Nash Arthur, Nash Jr Robert Reinfurt Hoosick St Putnam Memorial Hospital Town of Hoosick

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