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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1967
Page
3
In Manchester, seven to eight teenage boys were interrupted while trying to lift a 300 pound washing machine and coinbox from a laundromat on U.S. 7. William Bischoff awoke to the sounds, called police, and the youths fled in cars. No damage reported.
The Vermont Chapter of Packer Alumnae met at Dog Team Tavern in Middlebury with about 45 members. New officers elected for next year include co chairmen Thomas E Weakley and Douglas P Shaw, while D Dexter Davis handles publicity and Newsletter. Special guest Betty Lou Honnecker, past president, attended. the Vermont group formed in 1965.
A large crowd witnessed Wilmington’s second annual Summer Festival Parade on Saturday morning. About 50 floats wagons cars horseback riders bands fire departments and marching groups followed a route from G S Precision Company and Ranch House Restaurant on Vermont 9 to Main Street led by Marshal Wayne Timmerman with the American Legion Color Guard of Wilmington and Readsboro in attendance.
Arlington Red Cross Blood Bank in Dunbar Hall will be fully staffed at noon and remain busy through 5 pm. Leading donors will donate shortly after and the production line will feature volunteers greeting and registering donors.
YMCA Loomis Dana outlined the new Northshire Day Camp schedule at Camp Ondawa in Sunderland for 7 to 12 year olds from Arlington Dorset Manchester and Sunderland. The varied program includes hiking softball volleyball archery badminton and horseshoes with emphasis on swimming at Laskey Memorial Pool. Sessions begin July 31 and Aug 14 with special events and one overnight each. Applications are open. contact Elaine Nawrath at Zion Church Parish House or the Y office in Bennington.
The Caravaners present School for Wives at Dorset Playhouse Thursday through Sunday July 30. Directed by Patricia Carmichael, the production features Amolphe played by Fred Carmichael and Agnes by Donna Lee Wilson with Betsy Henn James Seymour as servants Georgette and Alain. Guest designer Anthony Dingman creates a revolving set, with George Blanchard lighting and Deborah Sherley costumes, evoking 17th century Paris.
Arlington notices list July office closure from July 31 to August 4. Tuesday events include Pirates vs Indians at Little League Field 6 15 p m and American Legion Auxiliary at 8 p m. Wednesday features Arlington Kindergarten parents gathering at Community House. Thursday brings Pirates vs Red Sox at 6 15 p m and Giants vs Indians at 7 p m plus a firemen’s lawn party at East Arlington. Saturday hosts Women of St James Christmas in July bazaar 10 a m to 4 p m on church grounds.
In North Bennington the state Fire Marshal’s office investigates a pre dawn blaze that gutted a small wooden office behind a Poly graphic Co plant. Watchman William Bull saw figures fleeing through smoke as flames erupted around 4 am. No damage estimate given. foreman says it was “too much” to judge. Gasoline drums stored at the site exploded during the blaze.
Mrs. Leon Lettie Wheeler honored at a luncheon by the American Legion Auxiliary at the school cafeteria. Wheeler has served Pettee Memorial Library for over 40 years starting as a schoolgirl in 1904 earning $25 for a two day week. Lt Gov John Daley Sen Stoyan Christow praised her faithful service. niece Elinore Coggin presented a gold watch and gift from grateful friends. Nearly 200 signed a white satin ribbon. Eva's Pastry Shop donated a large cake for the occasion.
The smash hit comedy Luv by Murray Schisgal debuts Tuesday at Williamstown Theatre for a one week run. Janet Sarno Tony Capodilupo and David Spielburg star in this bridge set satire on modern drama. Nikos Pscharopoulos directs with Santo Loquasto designing the bridge set.
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