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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1973

Page

3

Mildred Dunnock to Headline Williamstown Special Event

Williamstown Massachusetts hosts Mildred Dunnock in the second evening of the 1973 Special Events Series to benefit the Williamstown Theatre. Dunnock, renowned stage screen and TV star, returns to the Berkshires with a one evening program following a career highlighted by The Madwoman Of Chaillot and Anda Loman in Death Of A Salesman. Tickets range from 3 to 4 dollars with box office details available by phone.

Williamstown Maas Mildred Dunnock Berkshires Sully Miss Dunnock Chaillot Stark Young Mrs. Antrobus Mme. Deanorte3 Emily Dickinson Marguerite Duras France Clair Lannes New Haven Long Wharf New York Anda Loman Audrey Hepburn Peter Finch Elizabeth Taylor Long Wharf Theatre Mme. Alving Mrs. Telfer Migs Dunnock Friends of the Williamstown Theatre

Manchester School Board adds three to faculty

Manchester School Board names Linda Lembke a June Geneseo graduate to succeed Mary Stouter as librarian at Manchester Elementary. Supt. Edward Houlihan announced after interviews. Lembke holds B A and M L S degrees. Also this week instructors were appointed for art and junior high science.

Manchester School Board Manchester Linda Lembke New York State College Geneseo Mary Stouter Edward Houlihan

Fire damage prompts temporary Hoosick Falls government changes

Fire ravaged the Hoosick Falls Municipal Building forces shift to temporary offices at 50 Church Street and cancel park concerts. Village clerk offices operate 1 to 4 p.m. daily for births, deaths, and tax payments, with in-person tax payments discouraged. Meetings move to clerk’s office or Brehouse if crowded. Court sessions and town meetings follow clerk’s schedule or firehouse if needed. Special town board vote locates offices on Cassie Street with rent set at 140 monthly, while a youth grant of 2600 yearly was approved. A preliminary hearing for Frank Ruggles related to the blaze is set for Troy Record Office tonight.

Susan Elliott Eperar Vlage Church St Hoosick Falls West Reynolds Richard A. Severnon Brehouse Severson Rds Hocslek Falls Fire Department Mwooalck Board of Trustees George McEvoy John Burke Robert Shiland Cassie St John Haussler Bill Keyes Rensselaer County Department of Youth George A. McEvoy Hoosick’ Falls Frank Ruggles Troy Main St Thomas J. Heating

Londonderry Seeks Flood Control Options Plans Study

At a July 18 Londonderry meeting an ad hoc citizens committee was formed to study flood control along the West River. Rex Doane chairs a panel including Sally Auer and others to review alternatives and report to residents and authorities. The Londonderry Flood Relief Fund has raised 5500 with 1500 from Manchester Ecumenical Council and Dorset Church. Representatives discussed SBA loan rate changes and Flood Plain Zoning Bill while about 45 residents attended.

Londonderry West River Planning Commission Rex C. Doane Sally Auer Allen Brown Mort Julius Matthew Carroll Judy deChard Manchester Ecumenical Council Dorset Congregational Church M. Clancy Jerome Hevey Sam Lloyd Edward Janeway Les Crossman Charles Pearson Lloyd Congress Smal Business Administration Floyd Vermont Second Congregational Church United Church of Christ, Londonderry James Ameden Florence Potter Olive Anderson Ann Jensen

Shaftsbury Scouts plan camp and activities in camp prep and later trip

Shaftsbury Boy Scouts Troop 33 and parents meet Thursday night at 7 30 at the Shaftsbury Scout shack to review camp plans. Eight Scouts and the assistant Scoutmaster will depart Sunday for a week at Camp Plymouth run by Green Mountain Council. Merit badge topics include canoeing fishing astronomy archery swimming rowing environmental science basketry and woodcarving. Scout Alan Beebe and Butch Gall return for a second year at Camp Plymouth.

Shaftsbury Boy Scouts of Eagie Square Camp Plymouth Green Mountain Council Boy Scouts of America Alan Beebe Butch Gall Camp Plymouth

Improvements at Addison County Fair add new barn and events

Improvements for the 95th Addison County Fair and Field Days include a new Raven-A branatew horse barn, expanded crafts and food exhibitions, upgraded facilities for tractor and horse pulling contests, and overnight camping for show participants. The four day event runs Aug 9 to 12 with a parade led by former Gov. Deane C. Davis and a “Twenty-five Years and Ruling” theme. Aiken Day opens the fair, with a Field Days Queen to reign throughout. Nearby attractions and accommodations are listed, along with a film program at McCullough Library for area children.

Addison County Vermont Deane C. Davis Morgan Grand Ole Opry Paw la Cross New England Champlain Valley

Ferko String Band and Musical Mummers at Big E fair

West Springfield Mass September 14 to 23 features the Ferko String Band and Musical Mummers daily at the Eastern States Exposition. The Ferko group, celebrating its fifth appearance, performs at 2 pm and 7 pm on weekends with a 4 pm parade lead. The 32 member band travels widely, with changing costumes and high production standards, drawing fairgoers to the free entertainment lineup.

West Springfield Mass Ferko String Band West Springfield Ferko Mm Entertainment Bullseye Joe Ferko Philadelphia Ferka

Hay Fever comes to Killington Playhouse this July

Green Mountain Guild stages Noel Coward comedy Hay Fever at Killington Playhouse from July 2 to 28. Set in 1920s New York suburbs, directed by Kieserman, with a cast including Jessie DeGuzman Judith Cohn and others. Opening night sold out. tickets $3 adults $2 under 18 and 65. reservations 422-3333 or 422-3833. curtain 8 30 pm Tue Sat.

Killington Green Mountain Guild Noel Coward Hams Head London Kieserman New York City Coolidge Broadway Guild Jessie DeGuzman Judith Cohn Berenice Hall Ray Jennens Walter Pauls Merritt Olsen Marjorie Kaye Natalie Wilmer Jonathan Gomm Killington Playhouse

Church Service and Community Visits Highlight Hoosick News

South Cambridge reports Mrs. Ralph Galloway returning from Leonard Hospital while Mrs. Phyllis Hamf of Ossining spent the weekend at home. Redmond Wash visitors Hebert Brown and Mrs. Amy Graves were guests of Mrs. Teresa Beadle. The circuit churches will unite for a service July 29 at 9:30 a.m. at North Hoosick United Methodist Church led by Rev. Harry Burdess. Marian Dick and Irving Dick of West Hoosick joined relatives at Mrs. Gertrude Aiken’s home for visits.

Phyllis Hamf of Ossining Hebert Brown Redmond, Wash Teresa Beadle Amy Graves Graves North Hoosick United Methodist Church Marian Dick Irving Dick West Hoosick Foster Thayer Fownal Lois Dorothy Debra Virtue Coila Gertrude Aiken

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