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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1962

Page

8

BeeBee Fenstermaker opens at Dorset Playhouse in Columbus

The Caravan Theatre presents BeeBee Fenstermaker by William Snyder at the Dorset Playhouse with Ulu Grosbard directing. Cast includes Linda Brown Rue, Elizabeth Franz, Patricia Wyn Rose, Patricia McGuire, Suzanne D Autremont, James Stinson, John Anthony Ryan. Critics praise acting and the study of small town dreams, though the ending remains enigmatic.

Bee Bee Fenstermaker William Snyder Caravan Theatre Dorset Playhouse Ulu Grosbard BeeBee Fenstermaker Linda Brown Rue Melinda Fenstermaker Elizabeth Franz Virginia Patricia McGuire Bee Patricia Wyn Rose Nettie Jo Suzanne D'Autremont Ed Busby James Stinson Bob Smith John Anthony Ryan Dorst Elizabeth Franz Patricia Wyn Rose William Mehegan Suzanne D’autremont Linda Brown Rue BeeBee Feastermaker Hamlet Miss Rue A “T

Write Me a Murder at Weston Tent on the Green

Frederick Knott mystery opened at Weston Tent on the Green for tonight through Sunday with a Monday Woodstock Town Hall show. Har Lan F Grant directed with Keith Malcolm Brown setting, cast includes Clive Rodingham Bill Hall Dr Elizabeth Woolley Elizabeth Shepard David Rodingham Philip Gushee Julie Sturrock Laura Esterman and others in a suspenseful denouement.

Frederick Knott Weston Tent On the Green Woodstock Town Hall Harlan F. Grant Keith Malcolm Brown Clive Rodingham Bill Hall Elizabeth Woolley Elizabeth Shepard David Rodingham Philip Gushee Charles Sturrock Larry Brumsack Julie Sturrock Laura Esterman Mr. Tibbit Paul St. Amant Constable Hackett Felix Braendel Thomas Turgeon Mark Goodman David Clive

Arlington Lions ninth annual horse show set at Memorial Field

The Arlington Lions announce the ninth annual Arlington Lions Horse Show at Memorial Field on August 12 with 36 classes under American Horse Shows Association rules. Entries close August 11 at 6 p.m. post entries incur $1 extra. no late entries after a class starts.

Arlington Lions Memorial Field Arlington American Horse Shows Association Reed Grinert Ballston Spa N.Y Fred Marsman Wellesley, Mass Stewart Joseph Mcguire

Pownals Observe 25th Anniversary With Picnic at Barber's Lake

The Pownal Tanning Company marks 25 years in North Pownal with a July 28 company picnic at Barber's Lake from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. President Michael F. Flynn issued 200 invitations to employees families and associates. Clergy and community notices follow including Rev. James H. Bagley's Sunday July 15 topic Does Anyone Hear the Cry of Anguish and Wesleyan Class activities at Mrs. Otis Dorman's home. Florence Lewis and Helen Lewis are noted visitors and the Bennington County Fire Fighters Association held a quarterly meeting hosted by the Pownal Fire Department with demonstrations.

Pownal Tanning Company, Inc North Pownal Barber’s Lake Michael F. Flynn James H. Bagley Otis Dorman Harry Beals Albert Thomason Mr. Bagley Billy Sunday Billy Graham Pownal Bennington County

Ceremonies Mark Switch To Dial Phones In Hoosick Falls

Hoosick Falls officials and New York Telephone Co representatives mark the transition to dial service ending 50 years of operator handling. The change occurs Sunday morning with about 20 workers, a temporary dispatch HQ, and new prefixes 686 for Hoosick Falls and 677 for Cambridge.

Hoosick Falls New York Telephone Co Leo J. Albowicz John A. Murphy Kiwanis and Lions Clubs Gifford McKernon McKernan Cambridge

Norshaft Democrats Plan Picnic at Paran

The Norshaft Democratic Club will meet Monday July 16 at Lake Paran at 7 30 p m A family picnic supper will precede the meeting Plans include opening campaign headquarters in the fall A discussion of voting laws for primary and general elections will be held Some Board of Civil Authority members will administer the Freeman's Oath to new voters

North Bennington Norshaft Democratic Club Lake Paran Board of Civil Authority

Concord Celebrates 11 Years Without Pedestrian Fatality

The American Automobile Association awarded Concord a plaque for 11 years without a pedestrian fatality. Plans include burning a large barn once owned by Fred Bishop on Taconic Racing and Breeding Association property. Local fire department will attend the annual Fire Fighters' convention in Rutland on August 4 and 5.

Concord Mass American Automobile Association Fred Bishop Taconic Racing and Breeding Association Rutland

Burr and Burton grads plan college and professional paths

Ninety percent of the 60 P.C. of Burr and Burton graduates listed for next year pursue college, professional schools, or technical programs. The class of sixty four includes students bound for UVM, Dartmouth, Vermont College, Worcester Polytechnic, and many other institutions, with ten heading to four-year colleges.

P.C. of Burr and Burton Grads Manchester Burr and Burton Lynn Alden Weston UVM Nancy Beckwith Barbara Bischoff Vermont College Montpelier George Breen Allegheny College Meadville William Porter University of Maine Milton Rockwell Ripon College Ripon Wisc Mary Shattuck Culinary Institute of America New Haven Boston Patricia Thompson Golden School of Beauty Culture Portland Maine

Women Only Weekend Planned at Camp Ondawa

A Ladies Homemakers Weekend is set for July 26 to 29 at Camp Ondawa Sunderland originated in 1944 when Bennington County women sought a rest retreat no sponsor or cause. Enrollment by July 19 via Dorset Dorset South Londonderry North Bennington listings. Activities include marble jewelry making tie dye bird talk cards parlor games a Nutmeg Shop visit and a Sunday church service led by Rev Edgar Johnson Manchester.

Dorset Ondawa Sunderland Bennington County Evelyn Jones Ada Hershberg South Londonderry Mary Thayer North Bennington Lilah Marsh Edith Ramsay Gordon Leavitt Edgar Johnson Manchester

Barnstormers Return for 15th Year in Dorset

The Barnstormers directed by Mrs Jeannette Brown of Waterbury Conn return for a 15th year in Dorset replacing the 11 am service choir on Sunday July 15. They plan a concert at the Dorset Inn after the Sunday cook out around 2 pm with all invited. The 15 member group draws men ages 18 to 75 from CT NJ VT NY PA no professionals only love of singing and vacation availability. No admission charged goodwill offering requested to cover expenses. Local residents may join during their stay via the Colburn House contact for schedule details. They will perform secular and religious works in Dorset and nearby towns.

Dorset Barnstormers Jeannette Brown Waterbury Connecticut New Jersey Vermont New York Pennsylvania Colburn House

Women Association Picnic and Baptist Ladies Sale Update

About 30 members of the Women s Association of the Congregational Church met at Mrs. Ralph Howe Sr s home for the annual picnic and brief business. Miss Lynn Chidney of Easton stayed with relatives and attended. A thank you note for clothing donations to Brattleboro Retreat was read and a Friendly Service Missionary quota of 30 dollars was approved. The next meeting is July 25 at 1 30 p m with Mrs Henry Peck. The Baptist Ladies Aid Society postponed the sale to August 1 after a vestry meeting chaired by Mrs Claire Woods. refreshments were served.

Women's Association of the Congregational Church Ralph Howe Lynn Chidney Easton Ralph Howe Sr John Willard Sr John Willard Jr Leonard Johnson Wayne Timmerman Brattleboro Wilmington Inn Friendly Service Henry Peck The Baptist Ladies Aid Society Claire Woods

Four Arlington Scouts Earn Mile Swim Badge at Camp Sunrise

Four Arlington Boy Scouts Tom Pelham Keith Clayton Mike Hess and Fred Tone earned the mile swim badge before leaving Camp Sunrise. Larry Molloy son of Mr and Mrs John Molloy is becoming a barber in town after training in Schenectady and Rutland and opening at Francis Woodward's shop from 9 30 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays.

Arlington Camp Sunrise Tom Pelham Keith Clayton Mike Hess Fred Tone Larry Molloy Larry John Molloy Bennington Catholic High School Schenectady N.Y Rotellis Rutland Francis Woodward

Evening TV Listings and Special Broadcasts

Radio and television guide listing tonight's programs across WRGB WTEN and other stations. Includes detective drama Escort and World of Billy Graham NBC Special, Twilight Zone episodes The Howling Man and Deadline at Dawn, plus cartoons, westerns, news, weather, and children's programming throughout the night.

WRGB Billy Graham Howling Man H. M. Wyman John Carradine Rawhide Route 66 Earle Pudney Huntley Brinkley Everglades

Hearing on petition to change Vermont bear season limits

Twenty five or more citizens filed on February 14 1962 with the State Fish and Game Board asking a one bear per person limit and prohibition on taking yearling cubs. They seek reverting season dates to October 1 through December 31 and cite pelts meat spoilage and foliage concerns. A hearing will be held in the House of Representatives to consider the petition.

Vermont State Fish and Game Board House of Representatives State Fish and Game Game Board Montpelier The State of State House Washington

Victory Grange Sale and Mystery Ride Planned

Wilmington Victory Grange hosts a rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday and invites clothing and food donations. The hall opens this afternoon at 2 p.m. A mystery ride and picnic are set for Wednesday, July 18 with a 6 45 p m meeting at the Grange Hall.

Wilmington Victory Grange Grange Hall Grange

Beach siesta aids facial relaxation and wrinkle prevention

New York beauty experts advise brief shade siestas at the beach to relax facial muscles around the eyes. Prolonged sun squinting tires these muscles, causing distortions that can become etched wrinkles over time.

New York UPI

Dark walls gain in popularity in three year color shift

Points of medium and dark values have shown an increase in popularity for walls during the past three years according to the Color Research Department of a paint manufacturer. The report notes a shift away from whites sands and pastels but says the final effect remains uncertain.

New York UPI

Morning Radio Schedule Passages

WBTN 1370 radio listing shows 6:35 Morning Almanac 7:00 Weather and World News segments. Includes 45 Sports News 50 Morning Almanac 1:00 Church Notices 405 Kiddies Clubhouse QW Arthur Showcase 100 News 12 18 Bulletin Board 12:30 News.

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Fish and Game Board Notice From Montpelier Meeting

State Fish and Game Board announces action details from a Montpelier notice dated July 2, 1962, with a meeting set for July 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Montpelier, Vermont. George L. Wright signs as Chairman in Washington County Vermont.

State House Montpelier Vermont Washington George L. Wright State Fish and Game Board

Vermont Game Board Hearing on Year Round Raccoon Season

State Game Board will hold a hearing on a petition to change the season for taking raccoon to a year around open season. The petition, signed by Vermont farmers, cites overabundance and crop damage and requests immediate action at a Washington County hearing in July.

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