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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1965
Page
6
Mr and Mrs William Cipperly entertained relatives and friends at Hedges Lake in honor of their son Harry a 1965 Hoosick Falls Central School graduate. The gathering featured swimming and games followed by supper.
The Williamstown show features 57 nineteenth century French drawings from Robert Sterling Clark’s collection. Fourteen artists are represented in the two month exhibit extending through August 28, selected by Dr. Harold Joachim. Degas dominates with 21 works, alongside pieces by Toulouse-Lautrec Manet Morisot Rodin and others. The drawings fill The Hall of the Art Institute, free viewing daily except Mondays.
Manchester sees dedication of a new wing of 68 year old Mark Skinner Library funded by the Irene Heinz Given and John La Porte Given Foundation. The adult reading room named for Anna B. Buck and the youth room named for Walter Hard overlook glass walls with panoramic views. A new meeting room features padded chairs and museum displays from the Manchester Historical Society. The addition includes a book elevator and refurbished rooms, with ongoing plans for listening rooms and a fire detection system.
Caravan Theatre presents The Innocents at Dorset Playhouse July 8 to 11 set in 1880. Will iam Archibald adapts Henry James tale with Patricial Carmichael as Miss Giddens, Stephen Lawson as Miles, Faith Catlin as Flora, Phyllis Nierendorf as Mrs Grose, Sally Forbes and Hap Lawrence as mysterious figures. Fred Carmichael directs with Judith Page Murray design and George Blanchard lighting. Post opening, a Coffee Hour will follow on theater patio.
Howard Eddy of Manchester was elected third vice president at the 18th annual Vermont Aerie FOE convention hosted by Battenhill Valley Aerie. Bennington Realtors hold a 6:30 p.m. dinner meeting at Mt. Anthony CC. Equinox Country Club plans a 6:30 p.m. buffet July 18 at the Worthy Inn. Mrs. Rachel Limric leaves for three weeks of library summer school at UNH. Laura Meredith will replace her. Inn Hoch in Landgrove rented by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Porter for summer. winter stay with Dr. Boris Bogoslovsky. Slate roof replaced by grey green slate. library addition built by H. Loney Construction. architect Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott. furnishings chosen with Joseph L. Wheeler. Dedication day dinner at Equinox House. public reception 3–6 p.m.. pamphlet on Mark Skinner Library history by G. Murray Campbell to be distributed.
Shaftsbury firemen report their Firecracker Festival was a sizzling success despite heavy rains Saturday. A large crowd enjoyed children dancing the Twist and other dances to The Kings. Parking for over 1000 cars challenged volunteers. a corsage prize went to Keith Young and a picnic table to Mrs. B. Towsley. Money supports the fire company.
Mr and Mrs Clement Burbank of Bedford Hills N Y aged 98 were in town to greet relatives after visiting Chester on their return trip. The Burbanks, former Sunderland residents, enjoyed the ride and found travel untroubling despite the great age.
The union service for churches in the North Hoosick circuit will be Sunday at 10 a.m. at Eagle Bridge Methodist Church with Rev. Oswald A. Muller in charge. The Eagle Bridge choir will participate.
Caravana of New England antiques dealers from Vermont to New York and Pennsylvania will converge for a one day outdoor show and sale near Dorset village green July 17. The event, produced for the Dorset Library Association, features 18th century documents, coins, paintings, furniture and more with free parking and admitted free for children under 12.
Manchester officials raise the tax rate to 13.02 dollars, 64 cents above last year, with an adjusted Grand List of 36 410.40 after Board of Civil Authority appeal decisions. Town expenses decline seven cents while school tax rises 71 cents. Public works, overseer, and general components detailed. Dorothy Brophy to prepare the new tax book and sewer bills soon.
Under Town of Hoosick Youth Commission sponsorship three village playgrounds opened Tuesday for a supervised program for ages five to 12. From 9 a.m. to 12 noon Monday through Friday for six weeks, the athletic field in the Third Ward will be supervised by Cathy Chapman a June graduate of the College of Saint Rose. Jackie Fleming a first year student at Saint Rose will oversee the Fourth Ward program for the second year and Janice Cuddihy a June graduate of Saint Mary's Academy will supervise the First Ward playground for her first year.
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