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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1967

Page

3

Roses to Benefactor From Little League Hoosick NY

In Hoosick New York 75 Little Leaguers and league officials honored Rev Mrs Edith G Reynolds at her home for organizing and supporting the Town of Hoosick Little League. Reynolds serves as Honorary League President for four major and five minor teams and opened the 1967 season by throwing out the first ball.

Hoosick N.Y Edith G. Craig Reynolds Shea Stadium Little Reynolds

Belafonte Triumphs At Saratoga

Belafonte and a 12 member chorus drew 5 100 plus fans at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in a sellout second season kickoff. Miriam Makeba and Esther Marrow joined the program as a Caribbean mood and moonlit setting captivated the audience. Belafonte thanked fans and spoke of the responsibility of opening a venue with such tradition.

Saratoga Harry Belafonte Saratoga Performing Arts Center Belafonte Miriam Makeba Esther Marrow

Little Leaguers thanked as Mrs Reynolds gifts boost program

Mrs Mary Reynolds visiting North Adams surprised Little League members by presenting a 1000 dollar check to League President Benedict Nowik to support new uniforms and safety gear. Officials and players gathered with two dozen red roses, autographed baseballs, and jackets. The visit included gratitude from players who kissed the hostess as the event closed.

Santly League Benedict A. Nowik

Yankee Doodlers sail to Bristol Fourth of July Fair

Arlington Helene Thompson leads the Yankee Doodlers at 6 a.m. Tuesday from kindergarten rooms to board a bus for Bristol where they perform for the seventh year at the Bristol Fourth of July Fair. Alma Dollard of the American Association of Retired Persons announces a picnic at noon July 15 at the Walther home in West Rupert. Transport requests go to Lathrop Pope. bring lunch chair and card table if possible. Pamela Blair returns to the National Academy of Ballet as July counselor. Well Baby Clinic at Community House this Thursday 2 to 5 p.m.. call 375-2325 before 1 p.m.

Bristol Alma Dollard American Association of Retired Persons Albert Walther West Rupert Walther Lathrop Pope Pamela Blair National Academy of Ballet

Eagle Square Elects Hastings President

Richard C. Hastings Jr., vice president and general manager of Stanley Tools, was elected president of Eagle Square Mfg. Co at the annual meeting in Shaftsbury. Officers include John Clawson vice president, Richard Mason vice president, and John Pritchard treasurer.

Shaftsbury Richard C. Hastings Jr Stanley Tools Eagle Square Mfg. Co John Clawson Richard Mason North Bennington John Pritchard New Britain Robert Kline Richard Hastings Jr A.F. Clear Hoyt C. Pease C. Kenneth Freedell The Stanley Works Garth W. Edwards Robert J. Becker Thomas T.T. Gately J. Fred Olson Philip H. Hoff R.C. Hastings Eagle Square Vermont Hastings

Southern Vermont Vacation Guide Widely Distributed

Fifteen thousand copies of the Southern Vermont Vacation Guide to the Valley of the Inns have been distributed to motor clubs travel bureaus chambers of commerce and outlets in New England and beyond. The Vermont Pavilion at Expo 67 receives 200 weekly booklets, with the brochure also available at local tourism booths shops and gift stores. A three page lead article by Carlo Walter appears in 80 000 anticipated copies of the Vermont Vacation Guide published by John W Stevens in Bondville. Bookings are mainly handled from Bondville with Dover Wilmington Vacation Council serving as southern agent.

Wilmington Vermont Valley of the Inns Chambers of Commerce New England States Eastern Seaboard Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Mississippi Illinois Ohio Ole Stephens Dover - Wilmington Vacation Council Carlo Walter Banner Vermont Vacation Guide John W. Stevens Vermont Guide Service Bondville Dover-Wilmington Vacation Council Guide Service Southern

Upstaters at the Center show features Healy and four artists

In the Manchester upstairs gallery of SVAC Arthur K D Healy from Middlebury offers vibrant Vermont landscapes and travels through Ireland France Italy while Jane Botsford Armstrong Elfriede Abbe Stuart Eldredge and Diana Heiskell contribute wood sculpture prints and delicate paintings The critic praises Healy for Vermont scenes but notes mixed vitality in some works and finds Heiskell work pale though Apple Tree stands out.

Arthur K.D. Healy Middlebury Healy Ireland Canada France Italy Vermont Jane Botsford Armstrong Elfriede Abbe Miss Abbe Stuart Eldredge Byron Thomas Mr. Eldredge Peru Magic Mountain Stratton Mountain Reading Fields

Readsboro Band May Disband After Fourth Celebration

Read sboro Vermont faces the possible end of one of its oldest musical groups as the Readsboro Band may disband after this year’s Fourth of July celebration. Celso Marchegiani, 75, has never missed a weekly practice in 44 years and has taught many members while band director Reno Scala laments shrinking player numbers. The two-day celebration draws about 3,000 spectators, with long-standing volunteers from Readsboro and nearby towns aiding the concert and parade.

Readsboro Vermont Celso A. Marchegiani Marchegiani Reno Scala Scala Scaia Whitingham Jacksonville Massachusetts Celso Marchegiani

Rainmaker Opens Summer Play Season at Wilmington

The Mirror Players present The Rainmaker by Nash as opener for a July 4 to 8 and 11 to 15 run at the Wilmington Playhouse. Starbuck the rainmaker arrives to tempt the drought plagued Curry family. Co producers Hamblin Mitchell and Kathryn Cobb boast a strong, eager cast for 1967 opener.

Wilmington Mirror Players Wilmington Playhouse H. Richard Nash Vermont Starbuck Curry June Hamblin Mitchell Kathryn Cobb

Fireworks Display Tonight at Hoosick Falls Country Club

Hoosick Falls NY fireworks show tonight at dusk sponsored by the Hoosick Falls Fire Department. Parking will be allowed on the athletic field. Co chair Andrew Kipp says the display is moved to tonight from July Fourth so firemen can clean up after the holiday.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Hoosick Falls Country Club

Guests of Dr and Mrs David Armstrong host couple

Hoosick Falls residents hosted Mr and Mrs Alfred E Johnson of Hamilton Ohio and Mr and Mrs Richard Crowell of Panama last week. Crowell is brother of Mrs Harold Stacy, a former resident. Miss Mary Ann Barber of High Street was guest of honor at a farewell dinner at Sharkeys Hotel. She will move to Hartford Connecticut after her forthcoming marriage on July 15.

David Armstrong High Street Alfred E. Johnson Hamilton Ohio Richard Crowell Panama Crowell Harold Stacy Mary Ann Barber Sharkey’s Hotel Dodge Industries Barber Hartford

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Little League Mary Mattison Fred Stacy Mattie Richards North Adams Mass Nowik Philip Martinez Leo T. la Roche John H. Mahar Wilfred Bisson Alvin Myers Guy H. Brandi Morris Fowler Francis Downing Francis LaPorte Charles Buck Stanley J. Kavage Beaumont Arlington Helene Thompson Greater Bennington Association Art Review SVAC Southern Vermont Art Center By Richard A. Clark Manchester Tures Diana Heiskell Main Street Trentino Metaledge Box Noveck - Shultz Inc Main St W. Richard Nash West Main Street Wilmington, VT Edith Beaumont of New Ceg America Gooderham & Worts Ltd Peoria, Ill
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