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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1970

Page

6

Stamford Officials Postpone Land Sale Decision

Stamford officials met with district ranger Alfred M. Johnson to discuss the potential National Forest purchase of a 5,500 acre tract held by Frank Opie and Lincoln Haynes. No negotiations started. a public session is planned to decide if sale and zoning would permit forest acquisition amid local controls and environmental rules.

Manchester Alfred M. Johnson Green Mountain National Forest Stamford National Forest Johnson Frank Opie Ayer Mass Lincoln Haynes Wilmington Opie Haynes Forest Service Vermont Ranger Johnson Kelly Stand Road Stratton Somerset Tucker Bros. of Ludlow

Surprise Supper Honors Pastor at North Parish

Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Church North surprised Rev. Michael Demasi with a covered dish supper marking his 27th anniversary as a priest. A purse of appreciation was given by William E. Dailey Jr. Tables were arranged by Alice Young and a cross shaped cake was donated by W. J. Shultz. His brother Joseph Demasi and sister-in-law attended from Readsboro.

St. John the Baptist Church North Michael Demasi Father Demasi William E. Dailey Jr Alice Young W. J. Shultz Joseph Demasi Readsboro

Manson Jury Selection Complete for Tate LaBianca Trial

A cross section of 12 jurors and seven alternates were chosen for the Tate LaBianca murder trial in Los Angeles. Prosecutors and defense lawyers agreed, with deliberations to begin as jurors decide if Charles Manson masterminded the killings of Sharon Tate and four others. The panel includes a retired deputy sheriff, two secretaries, a mortician, and other diverse professionals. The defense argued against trial by a biased jury, but jury selection proceeded amid ongoing legal challenges.

Los Angeles UPI Charles Manson Tate-LaBianca Susan Atkins Patricia Krenwinkel Leslie van Housten Manson Death Valley Sharon Tate Sunset Boulevard Lena LaBianca

Education Board To Meet On Pownal School Crowding

The Vermont Board of Education schedules a meeting Monday July 20 at 7 30 p m in Pownal Center Firehouse to discuss crowding. A day long meeting at Brandon Training School starts July 21 at 10 a m with a Brandon School tour. Local residents rejected building additions as part of double session plans. Chairman Marian Taylor of Bennnington presides. The board tours communities when meeting.

Pownal Pownal Center

Vaccine Clinic Next Week For Hoosick Falls Children

Hoosick Falls health officials announce an immunization clinic at the Hoosick Falls branch office on Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. It targets children entering school this fall, with vaccines for polio measles whooping cough diphtheria tetanus and rubella. Infants may begin vaccines at two months and booster doses apply for five years old and up. The Health Department participates in the statewide Rubella program for ages one to nine.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Gordon A. Eadie Rensselaer County Eadie Health Department

Manchester Village votes to revise zoning and set up planning commission

Manchester villagers at the annual meeting directed trustees to appoint a five member planning commission to revise zoning laws and add enforcement teeth. President Campbell appointed the commission and a board of adjustment. Voters approved $4,000 to match state aid for Union Street reconstruction and extended state aid funds to complete the project, plus a total village budget of $61,340. Village officers named for the year include Campbell president, two year trustees Finlay and Putnam, Bresko and Rockwell as trustees. Bernice Ellis re elected clerk treasurer and tax collector. Auditors Ellis, Mueller, and Otis re elected. Taxes payable Oct 16 with 8 percent penalty. delinquent interest raised to 7 1/2 percent.

Manchester G. Murray Campbell Foster R. Clement Jr Robert C. Palmer Frank E. Harrigan Jr Robert J. Fisk Walker S. Kimball Jr Campbell G. Dick Finlay Hugh Putnam Stephen Bresko Richard B. Rockwell Bernice E.llis Homer B. Ellis Jr Justin Mueller Don B. Otis

Hoosick Squad Hosts Successful Field Day in Hoosick Falls

Hoosick Falls N Y town hosts its first field day by the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad with a delayed parade and events due to showers. Judges include County Legislator John A Murphy and Mayor Richard A Severson. Prizes go to Saratoga Junior Emergency Corps and Pownal Vermont Rescue Squad. pie contest won by Mayor Severson and Thomas Nugent. Ambulance units from Hoosick Falls and North Hoosick Fire Department display their gear as bands and music were limited by vacation and weather.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Town of John A. Murphy Richard A. Severson James M. Brahan Guy H. Phillips James F. McGuire Thomas K. Beaumont Saratoga Junior Emergency Corps Pownal Mayor Severson Thomas K. Nugent James Sennett Ronald Seifert McInerney Royal Howard Field Day Severson Cambridge Rescue Squad North Bennington Johnsonville North Hoosick

Shaftsbury Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Sanborn celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on pape July 12. They hosted a gathering with four pH of neighbors. Out of town guests arrived from as far away as Alaska.

Shaftsbury Lorenzo Sanborn Alaska

Timenterial Inc Offers Space To Pownal Mobilehome Owners

Officials of Timenterial Inc mobilehome park operators offer space in two parks to Ponderosa Park residents due to Health Department water concerns. Residents can relocate to Raceview Park in Pownal or Willows Park in Bennington for 10 days, with contact at 413-458-5908. A separate note covers the new 4H Club for the Pownals organizing July 9 with officers and project leaders under Miss Sue Bolognani, plus meeting schedules and member turnout.

Williamstown Mass Timenterial Inc Ponderosa Park Pownal Health Department Ponderosa Raceview Park Willows Park Bennington Mabel Klein Spruces Park The Pownals Jean Hurley Melissa Baker Scott Hurley Michele Andrews Kathy Marshall Sue Bolognani University of Vermont Extension Service Miss Bolognani Gloria Danforth Dorothy Morse Jane Champney Ted Church Ray Sweet Roger Wilcox

Eight One Man Shows To Begin At Southern Vermont Art Center

Manchester New listings reveal eight one man shows opening Saturday July 18 at the Southern Vermont Art Center with a 3 to 5 pm artists reception. Exhibits include Louise Ryals Arkell retrospective and works by E Sipprell George Cherepov Elfriede Abbe Benton Spruance Robert Frick Arlo Monroe. Gallery hours 10 am to 5 pm daily except Monday Sundays 1 to 5 pm admission 50 cents. children under 12 free. Tuesdays free.

Manchester Southern Vermont Art Center Louise Ryals Arkell Arkell Smith College SVA George Cherepov International Art Exchange Monaco France West Germany Elfriede Abbe Miss Abbe Cornell University Art Center the Explorer Napoleon McGill University Mann Benton Spruance Philadelphia College of Art Robert Frick Chaffee Art Gallery Rutland Woodstock Arlo Monroe New England East Jamaica Monroe The

Jacqueline Schweitzer to perform second SVA concert

Pianist Jacqueline Schweitzer, renowned French artist and great niece of Albert Schweitzer, returns to the Southern Vermont Art Center in Manchester on Sunday July 19 at 8:30 p.m. for a program featuring Beethoven Moonlight Sonata plus works by Chopin Debussy and Ravel. Tickets range from 2 to 4.50 dollars and may be bought at the box office.

Jacqueline Schweitzer SVA Manchester Southern Vermont Art Center Beethoven Chopin Debussy Ravel Mozart Alborado del Graciosa Ludwig van Beethoven Miss Schweitzer Bartlett and Louise Southern Vermont Artists, Inc Albert Schweitzer Long Paris Africa Art Center Louise Ryals Arkell

New Kindergarten Teacher Hired by Directors

Manchester directors met last night to hire a part time kindergarten teacher to split the 51 students into three smaller classes. They discussed next year transportation for Burr and Burton students and assigned Superintendent Neil E. Cross to prepare a plan. Highway Engineer Ivor Be to review traffic signals at U.S. 7 and Vt. 11-30 for a safe pedestrian crossing. Several tuition requests to out of town schools were tabled pending Burr and Burton Seminary trustees input, now town high school.

Manchester Burr and Burton Neil E. Cross A. Ir Transportation Penany Ivor U.S. 7 Board of Trustees Burr and

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