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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1969
Page
6
Hoosick Falls residents learn that the party endorsement for Robert K. Shiland is not official and a public caucus must decide the village election candidate. The Independent Party set a Feb 9 caucus at 8 p.m. in the Legion rooms of the Municipal Building, with public invitation.
Arlington voters hear from District 49 representative Ruth Cole on sales tax and local officials discuss caucus plans. Arlington leaders debate candidate Shiland versus Mayor Leo Albowicz as the party caucus approaches, with a wait-and-see stance on public sentiment.
Shaftsbury A Jiggs Supper will be held at the First United Methodist Church social room on Saturday February 8 with first serving at 5 30 p m and second at 6 30 p m Ernest Gratz is chairman and tickets can be bought at the door The meal is sponsored by the Commission on Stewardship and Finance and open to the public The Hilltop Girls 4 H Club met January 23 at Shaftsbury Elementary with health officer Kim Borden reporting on electric shock The next meeting will be February 22 and a project meeting will be held weekly
Falls United Church in Hoosick Falls New York held its annual meeting on January 22 with nominating committee reports and floor nominations. Elders for the Class of 1971 were elected Norma Brenenstuhl James Cutler Caroline Darlington Ira Fisk Douglas LeBarron Harold Robson and Laurice Shaw. The group will be ordained February 9 at the 11 a.m. service. Treasurer re elected Mrs Harry Harrison and financial secretary Harry Michie.
In Hoolick Falls New York a two car crash on Main Street Friday disrupted area power until an emergency crew replaced a broken pole. Neighbors from Petersburg Laurence Smith and Harry Wilbrant were involved. Smith turning from Griffin Avenue struck Wilbrant causing his car to skid into a snow bank and break the utility pole in front of 199 Main Street. Wilbrant’s car sustained extensive damage and needed towing. Smith’s right front fender and headlight were damaged.
About 400 skimobile racing fans attended the Shaftsbury Fish and Game Club sponsored event at Thurston Hulet field on Route 7. Weather surprised organizers as turnout exceeded expectations. Open Class winner was Butch Jelly with Arctic Cat, Chuck Ely was second, also Arctic Cat, Joel Greene took third with Polaris. Don Armstrong earned wins in Class C stock and Class D stock with Alouette, while Don Armstrong again topped Class B modified with Alouette.
Steven Gans, Windham College philosophy assistant professor, speaks Monday evening January 27 on Heidegger's Phenomenological Method at Marlboro College. Free admission with coffee. 8 p.m. in the Dining Hall. public invited.
Roland D. Coughlin, 58, of North Adams MA, was arrested on a DWI charge after his car rear-ended William Grennan’s parked vehicle on Main Street by Immaculate Conception Church. Grennan’s car struck Angie Carelli’s auto. Coughlin’s car towed to Haynes Bros Garage. He was arraigned before Village Police Justice Robert K. Shiland and posted $100 bail pending Feb hearing.
The Hoosick Falls area reports on the 15th annual Wood Flong Corporation Federal Credit Union meeting held January 26 at the Cambridge Hotel. School plays include Birthe Spirit and Bye Bye Birdie with director Calvin Pederson. Philathea Society names nominating committee for April elections and to hold a February social. Hospital updates list Kathleen Gorman, Mrs Walter Wirmusky, Mrs Carl Shaw, birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Hickey, and Charles McEvoy hospitalization.
In Manchester Ralph F. Fleming Jr a nine year school director will bid for a three year selectman seat vacated by Ferdinand Bongartz who declines a third term Bongartz will instead seek Trustee of Public Funds Petitions with 14 signatures filed include Laura Bernham Robert Brewster Dana Thompson Clara Hemenway Harold Whisell Paul Todtschinder all seeking reelection Clyde Bryant Sr started ballot papers for sister race Bryant a county court side judge was defeated last year by S John Steele McCormick Jr indicates he will not seek reelection
Richard Carver of Hoosick Falls Central School will enroll in the liberal arts program at SUNY Albany in September with a major in math. He is a National Honor Society member, Time-Life News Award recipient, and has held editing roles on the school newspaper. He participates in Drama Club and Radio Club and has been involved with International Relations.
Williams College announces the appointment of Joseph E. Harris from SUNY New Paltz as professor of history effective July 1. Harris will teach several new courses in African and Afro American history starting in the fall term, bringing his specialization in the field to the Williams history department.
Two separate one car accidents in Hoosick caused extensive vehicle damage Saturday. Christine Van Ness 22 failed to turn hitting a power pole and was treated at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Raul Gomez 40 was injured in a second crash near the Vermont line and released. David Tower was charged with driving while intoxicated and jailed pending a Wednesday hearing.
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