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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1970
Page
8
A NY critic attends the Williamstown premiere of a famous Stoppard piece dubbed a non-play. Acted by a wild cast, the show blends faux profundity with pretension, ending in staged deaths after three hours of non sequiturs. The reviewer calls it clever horsing around for a short spell but says the material collapses into boredom and cliché.
Dance Theatre of Harlem directed by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook will headline a weekend showcase at Spa Summer Theatre in Saratoga Springs New York with matinee on Saturday and evening show on Sunday August 2 featuring Balanchines Concerto Barocco and Mitchells Ode to Otis other groups The Murray Louis Dance Company and The Paul Sanasardo Dance Company join Aug 9 and Aug 15 16 performances Box office at Spa Summer Theatre and SPAC main venue details provided.
White Creek residents Mr. and Mrs. George Lobdell and Miss Myra Sisson travel to Newburgh New York to visit the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Olsen. Joseph and Frank Gageley of Troy join friends at the Robert Masten residence. The Maurice Taber family stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wallen in Hopewell New Jersey this week. Gary McCart of Troy spends weekend with his father Harold McCart. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Robinson of Bethesda Maryland visit their brother and family the Howard Robinson.
Public hearing notices announce a permanent Readsboro zoning ordinance hearing on August 4 at 7 30 p m at Readsboro Central School. Selectmen and Planning Commission members will explain the proposal and take questions.
Manchester selectmen voted to require blacktopping before town acceptance of roads. Town Manager Walter Hazard is drafting details. Hazard also reported Board of Adjustment approval for a church bulletin board. Robert Stewart from the Vermont League of Cities and Towns presented literature and discussed with officials.
The Rev William V Hayden formerly of Hoosick Falls has begun duties as assistant pastor at St Petricks Parish Watervliet on July 8 He is a 1953 St Marys Academy graduate trained at St Jeromes College Kitchner Ontario and Mount St Marys Seminary Emmitsburg ordained May 27 1961 by Bishop William A Scully Previously served eight years at Blessed Sacrament Parish Albany In other items local officials reviewed police cruiser specifications considered a roadway off Lorette Avenue addressed dump issues and sent thanks for a floral donation to Dr Harwood Day ceremonies while voting to pay dues to Vermont League of Cities and Towns.
Scoutmaster Edward Reynolds led Pownal Boy Scout Troop 347 to top honors at Camp Sunrise Orwell earning two display plaques for rifle range target practice and camp inspection with 62 of 65. The troop served as honor guard for three days and received the Ethan Allen Council Adventure Award for highest advancement, with multiple scouts named among the honorees.
Manchester Center Vermont Battenhill Valley Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles suffered extensive damage from an early morning fire. The alarm rang at 1 55 am and firefighters remained on scene until 5 am. The building on Vermont Route 30 had just been repainted and hosted the Vermont State Aerie Convention in June. Cause suspected to be a faulty extension cord, investigated by BCI officer Larry Robinson and local officials.
Weston VT The Weston Playhouse expands summer fare with a Musical Theatre Company offering a revue after each performance and for special events. The group trains young actors in dance and theatre, auditions candidates, and rehearses Finian's Rainbow scheduled for July 30 to Aug 2 and Aug 6 to 9. Bob Leibacher directs, Judy Williams choreographs, Susan Gordon musical directs, and reservations are via (802) 824-5288.
Walloomsac Miss B A Leonard of Newburgh enjoys a week Hoag after visiting relatives in Illinois. Mrs Stella Brann returns to Montague Mass after time with cousin Mrs Eva Bornt. Patricia L Fitzgerald, Eva Bornt’s niece, attended with family. Douglas Eighmey and brother Sgt Donald visit family while their cousin Sharon Hoag wed Kenneth Buck. Webster reunion at Shaftsbury Lake July 19 draws 89. prizes for oldest Leon Eldred and youngest Scott Statler. Nor-wich Grange dress contest honors Marion Harbour best of show class C. Faye Cross Class B winner, Helen Cleveland Class C runner-up. Over 285 attend 23rd Vermont State Grange church service with Everett Willard talk. Lowry family leads musical group.
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