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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1963

Page

5

Vermont Craftsmen Present Weston Summer Display

Weston Vermont Craftsmen Inc hosts the second summer craft demonstration Sunday from 2 to 4 pm in the old Vermont Guild mill. Deus P LaVallee of Weston demonstrates water colors and exhibits paintings, discussing his preference for water colors and plein air work. He recently moved from Providence Rhode Island with his wife and three sons, turning a woodshed into a gallery and workshop.

Weston Vermont Craftsmen, Inc Deus P. LaVallee Vermont Guild of Providence Water Color Club LaVallee Vermont Weston Village

Arlington senior attends National FHA convention in Kansas City

Cheryl Blair, an Arlington High School senior, travels from Boston to Kansas City to represent North Atlantic Region at the National Future Homemakers of America Convention. She competes for FHA vice president with two other candidates from Maine and New Hampshire. Seven Vermont state officers travel with advisors to participate in the five day event at the Hotel Muehlebach. The Weston community marks progress as the Playhouse opens for tours by 500 residents ahead of a public show on July 11 featuring The Fantasticks.

Arlington Cheryl Blair Boston Kansas City National Future Homemakers of America Muehlebach Cheryl National Fha North Atlantic Maine New Hampshire Vermont FHA Marion Brown University of Vermont University of Vermont Home Economics Department Barbara Gioria Bellows Falls Francis Brown Bradford

Lake Paran Home Demonstration Club Schedules 1963 Craft Talks

The Lake Paran Home Demonstration Club will meet July 11 at 1 30 p m at Miss Florence Cloke s home to discuss Retirement and to form a local artists group for winter meetings. Free admission to the grist mill museum and West River Artists exhibit alongside craft demonstrations. Weekday hours run 10 a m to 5 p m. Sundays 1 to 5 p m. Craft demos run 10 30 to 12 and 2 to 4 Saturdays, 2 to 4 Sundays. July 14 Deus P LaVallee water colors. July 20 Mrs John Millington rug-hooking. July 20 Margaret Mead Mildred Maxwell baggy-wrinkle rug making. July 27 The Gilmans rock jewelry making. Aug 3 Laura Leonard rug hooking. Aug 4 Lucina Hulet spinning. Aug 10 Marjorie Hart enamel on copper jewelry. Aug 17 Clark Davis hand-made shingles and wooden screws. Aug 24 E R Witten hand-carved frames. Aug 25 Dr Ray Harris fly-tying. Aug 31 Isabelle Fish candle-making. Sept 1 Labor Day Leland Dudleys hand weaving.

West River Deus P LaVallee Weston John Millington Shaftsbury Margaret Mead Mildred Max Gilmans White River Junction Laura Leonard West Dummerston Lucina Hulet Marjorie Hart Ludlow Clark Davis South Royalton E. R. Witten West Arlington Ray Harris Landgrove Isabelle Fish Plymouth Labor Day Leland Dudleys Belmont

Community notes from South Cambridge and nearby areas

Local residents report vacations and work resumes as Margaret Aiken Francis Wade and others travel to Alaska West Hoosick visitors return to Snowwhite Laundry and Barclay Products. Area awards from Cambridge Flower Show winners noted along with 4 H club meeting at Center Cambridge town hall. Church services continue Sunday 1130 and July August Sunday school paused. vacation Bible school planned for late August.

Hollis E. Cornell Alaska WSCS Methodist Church Francis Wade Edgar Hunt West Hoosick Kenneth Aiken Snowwhite Laundry Hoosick Falls Roy Smith Barclay Products Cambridge Cambridge Area Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association Crystal Clover Town Hall Center Cambridge Methodist

Outdoor Safety Tips for Elder Visitors

An UP News feature stresses that outdoor spaces must be elder friendly. It notes hazards from lumpy paths and loose rails to slippery decks and low outdoor furniture, urging firm footing, accessible seating, ramps, and screened porches while avoiding enclosure that feels confining.

Arlington Bennington Mutual Aid plans and events

Arlington Bennington County Mutual Aid will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Firehouse in East Arlington. Explorer Post 34 seeks donated tables chairs lamps shades draperies and interior paint to set up housekeeping and may use the Wagon Wheel building. Contacts are 375 2372 or 375 2319.

Bennington County Mutual Aid East Arlington Explorer Post 34 Charles Canfield Enterprise Society Federated Church

Catholics Grow World Net Gain Not Keeping Pace

The Catholic World report shows Catholics increased by about 8 million to 558 million last year, a growth that trails world population. The percentage of Catholics fell from 18.3 percent to 18.2 percent, as per the Catholic Students Mission Crusade.

Washington Mission Crusade

Community notices and social events in Whiteside Church area

Donna Pratt spoke at the Vesper Service at Whiteside Church West Cambridge. House guest Helen Burch stayed with Sharon Townsend at Fly Summit. Brainard Halls joined John A Oswalds in Niskayuna for a holiday cookout with Mrs Hall and Mr Bogar. G Webster Pratt hosted Konrad Bothe and Fred Feather relatives from Bolivia and Hackensack. Auxiliary card party winners listed and next party set for July 20. Couples Club met at Darwin Sherman’s. strawberry shortcake served. picnic planned for July 28 at Cossaguna Lake. Harold Koeppe family returned from New York City trip. daughter Jean to Camp Wendy Wallkill as camp counselor.

Couples Club of Buskirk Darwin Sherman Cossaguna Lake Harold Koeppe Jean New York City Paul Bellins Camp Wendy Wallkill

Manchester Village Votes To Table Sewage Plan And Approves Bridge Bid

At the annual village meeting in Manchester voters tabled a 4000 dollar appropriation to overhaul the sewage disposal system amid concerns about Battenkill pollution. They approved raising 7000 dollars to build a two lane bridge over the Battenkill on Union Street and 405 dollars to match state aid for road resurfacing on Prospect Street.

Manchester Court House Battenkill Battenkill River Union Street Prospect Street

Open Discussion On Forestry Set In Manchester

An open discussion on forestry sponsored by the Vermont Department of Forests and Parks will be held Thursday evening at the Colburn House in Manchester. The meeting starts at 7 30 with questions on encouraging a healthy woodland industry and impacts from recreation. The forum is open to anyone interested in forest conservation.

Manchester Vermont Department of Forests and Parks Colburn House Vermont

Border Collie Club Forms at New England Open Meet

The New England Border Collie Club will be organized at an open meeting at the Eastern States Fair Grounds in Springfield at 3 p.m. July The aims include training clinics dog certification and more local sheep dog trials with officers to be elected. Owners or prospective owners of border collies are invited to attend.

Springfield Mass

Pownal Center News Briefs and Upcoming Sale

The Langlais and Chenaille families return from vacations in Wells Maine and Woodsville New Hampshire. Linda and Margaret Niles work at Old English Inn in Manchester for the summer. Roy family and Marcia Buck return from Camp Sunrise in Orwell. The Women’s Fellowship plans a July 13 food sale at Mary Jane’s Store from 1 to 4 with home made foods. Sale committee includes Mrs. Harold Andrews Mrs. George Andrews Mrs. Fletcher Hall and Mrs. Charles Rounds.

Alfred Chenaille Pownal Center Wells Maine Woodsville N.H Linda Margaret Niles Old English Inn Manchester Women’s Fellowship of the Pownal Center Community Church Mary Jane’s Pownall Center Harold Andrews George Andrews Fletcher Hall Charles Rounds

Four Seasons Motel Owner Returns From Europe and Yugoslavia

Manchester Louis Weissmann, proprietor of the Four Seasons Motel, came back after five weeks abroad. He attended his native Yugoslavia’s 50th high school reunion in a town between Belgrade and Zagreb, the lone participant from outside the country. He also spent three weeks in Geneva visiting his UN staff brother Ernst. Margaret and Walter Hard host their daughter Ruth Bonner from Natural Bridge New York for a family visit, as Ruth reviews books for a local radio station and the Brattleboro Reformer.

Louis Weissmann Europe Yugoslavia Belgrad Zagreb Weissmann Switzerland Geneva Ernest Walter Hard Walter Foley New York City Big City

White Creek Grange marks 1000th meeting with celebration

White Creek Grange No. 1390 celebrated its 1000th meeting on June 28 at the Community Hall with Master Gordon Byars presiding. Mary Lyn Kyer entertained with a novelty dance winning state honors, as Edith Peters and Walter Greenwood were recognized as oldest members present.

White Creek Grange White Creek N.Y White Creek Grange No Gordon Byars Anne Kyer Martha Williamson Grange Maggie The Mary Lyn Kyer Edith Peters Walter Greenwood Alice Cleveland Ray Andrew Mary LynKyer Anna Greenwood Carol George Etta Andrew Mary Lyn Susie Ernest Cleveland Salem Brother Cleveland Delhi Gerry Mel Herrmann Palatka Fla Mel

Parish Club Picnic At Babcock Lake With Stevenses

Hoosick All Saints Parish Club plans a picnic at Babcock Lake with Mr and Mrs Carl Stevens on July 15. The notice lists neighbors and social visits throughout the area, including families from Weston, Hudson, Albany, Raymertown, Potter Hill, Greenbush and Bennington as part of a community social column.

All Saints Parish Babcock Lake Carl Stevens George Rifenburg Eugene Hammond Raymertown Robert Wilson Albany Harry W. Blair Jeffrey C. Victor Blair Potter Hill John W. Winegard May Herrington Edmund Lillie West Hoosick William Paddock Greenbush Stanley Hoosac School Julian G. Hillhouse Clinton Blake Florence Smith Cathy Prebble Troy

Manchester Board Considers Evening Adult Education

Manchester officials discussed using school facilities for evening adult education classes next winter at the monthly meeting. The study centers on expanding community education options and the potential schedule.

Manchester School Board Manchester

Manchester Lions Hold 1963 Auction

The Manchester Lions Club will hold its annual auction starting at 7 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday on the Elementary School grounds in Manchester Center rain or shine. Barns are filled with articles for sale and donations are sought to support community projects including sight conservation and school activities. Contact E H Nickerson, Milton Rockwell, or Johnson Fuel Service to donate items or arrange pickup. Receipts can be issued for tax purposes.

Manchester Manchester Lions Club Manchester Center Lions Club E.H. Nickerson Milton Rockwell Johnson Fuel Service

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