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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1969

Page

3

Wilde Play At Marlboro Lights Up The Summer Theatre

Marlboro Summer Theatre presents Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest on Sunday July 13 at 8 30 p m set in late 19th century London. Mike Field and John Devaney star with Deborah Lippman as Lady Bracknell. Box office 254 2120 and theatre on Route 9 Marlboro. The current production A Streetcar Named Desire closes Friday with no Monday or Saturday shows.

Marlboro Oscar Wilde London Jack Algy Wilde Marlboro Company Mike Field John Devaney Deborah Lippman Lady Bracknell Route 9

State Housing Unit backs HUD Breakthrough program

Vermont governor s Commission on Housing unanimously endorsed joining HUD Operation Breakthrough to address housing shortages. Eight pilot areas will be chosen, with market analysis planned. Commission aims to draft legislation by September for action in 1970 while noting tightening mortgage money threatening builders.

HUD Rutland UPI Governor’s Commission On Housing Vermont Housing and Urban Development Department Commission Thomas Davis George Romney Davis Robert Wilson Theodore Riehle William Flanders Burlington

Disputed 191 Contract Awarded to N.H. Firm

The highway board, advised by the attorney general, plans to award stage one I-91 construction at Norwich Thetford to R.S. Audley Co. of Bow, New Hampshire, the apparent low bidder. Caledonia Sand and Gravel and Miller Construction contested Audley's bid, claiming a $44,000 difference, but Peck rejected their challenge after review of specifications and bidder methods.

Peck Caledonia Sand and Gravel Co St. Johnsbury Miller Construction Co Windsor Audley Vermont Caledonia

Walloomsac youth chosen for six day 4-H leadership program

Walloomsac Steve Luke, son of Mr and Mrs Burton Luke and member of the Northern Livestock 4-H Club, was selected from Rensselaer County for a six day conference and citizenship short course in Washington D C beginning with tours of Capitol Hill and major monuments, group discussions and lectures on citizenship and leadership.

Steve Luke Burton Luke Northern Livestock 4-H Club Washington, D.C Rensselaer County 4-H Division Steve Capitol Hill Jefferson, Lincoln and Washington Monuments U. S. Treasury FBI Mt. Vernon

Resignation Accepted from Education Board Member O'Brien

Gov. Deane C. Davis formally accepts the resignation of Education Board member Robert R. O'Brien of Tunbridge. O'Brien cites the board's uselessness and plans to leave after submitting a second letter. No immediate appointment to fill the remaining two years of his six year term.

Governor's Office O'Brien Davis O’brien Elbert G. Moulton

Forestry Board Promised Funds Next Fall

The Emergency Board meeting in Montpelier allocated funds and set conditions for road repairs. Governor Davis pledged support if Williams uses $180,000 in highway maintenance funds to fix spring washouts, with Williams directed to draw $32,500 and offset costs with park fee revenues. The board approved $1,500 for 200 extra Vermont state flags, funded by Richard Thomas. A $90,000 justice grant was accepted for the Governor's Crime Control and Prevention Commission, and the board eliminated a full time administrative assistant post in the Highway Department.

Deane C. Davis Williams Highway Department

New BBS Headmaster Likes Intimacy of a Small School

Peter C. Houskeeper became interim headmaster of Burr and Burton Seminary on July 1. He came from Mahopac New York where he led a 4000 student district and seeks a smaller school where he can connect with students directly. He plans no drastic changes and will apply common sense as the board seeks a permanent leader.

BBS Manchester Peter C. Houskeeper Burr and Burton Seminary Houskeeper E.H. Henry Burr and Burton Henry Board of Trustees Mahopac N.Y Little Burr Burton

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