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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1966
Page
6
Sunday School gathering at Hapgood Pond drew 37 children under supervision of Supt. Kermit Reilly and teacher Mrs. John McWilliams on a Wednesday.
Arlington Lions Club directors plan a meeting with select men state police and State's Atty R Marshall Witten about vandalism at the Lions Pool and other locations in Arlington Two benches were broken trash thrown in the pool and the area was inspected by state police The pool was cleaned and briefly closed for extra chlorine A reward is offered for information leading to the vandals identity Also notes on local vacations and community events including Vacation Bible School Parker family reunion and a forestry association outing
Shaftsbury resident Denise Potter daughter of Mr and Mrs John Potter is a patient at Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington after undergoing open heart surgery Tuesday She would appreciate received mail from friends and relatives to boost her spirits during recovery
Dorset Playhouse opens with Donna Lee Wilson in the lead role of Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls. Wilson, a Northwestern University drama major, was spotted by Caravan producers Fred and Patricia Carmichael after her high school Rosie performance. The apprenticeship and year of study in voice and dance led to her casting in the New York audition.
Dorset Nurs ing Association Inc plans 18 months of prep and will start operation Monday with a $4,492 federal grant plus community contributions. The Dorset Elementary School health room houses the office staffed by Mrs. Ellen McCooey and Mrs. Margaret Stiles as visiting nurses. Services include home nursing, school health, home health instruction, dental and eye clinics hoped by Oct 1, 1966. A physician referral is required before care. services run 9 to 5, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Barbara Powell a 19 year old former North Pownal and Bennington resident arrives for several weeks with grandparents after a 6000 mile cross country tour under Greyhound Discover America program leaving Azusa California June 26 and arriving in North Pownal July 26. Powell visited many states and cities, surfed in Florida earning a medal, keeps a diary and scrapbook, and plans four year study at California State Polytechnic College Pomona for a BA teaching credential. She has served as a Red Cross swimming instructor and lifeguard in Bennington and on the West Coast.
West Arlington and surrounding area notices include the Stolz family moving to the late James Canfield home north of Arlington and selling their property to Robert Weeks Jr of Old Greenwich Connecticut. Other brief items mention Melinda Pelham vacationing in Boston, Norman F. Gierman visiting Jack Lundquist, and Robert Gingles visiting Don Trachie with twins Mary and Beth. Hoosick descendants of Lt Joseph Rudd plan their 21st reunion at Wayside Motel picnic area August 7 with lunch after a group photo, and officers to be elected.
Police report vandals damaged sewer pipe at the town garage for about 40 dollars and have been apprehended with restitution planned. Windows at the Manchester Elementary School rear remain under police investigation for identity. Friends of St. John's Chapel plan their annual meeting after the 11 a.m. service Sunday. A flagpole donated by the Business and Professional Women's Club will be erected at the town office building with flags from Har ned-Fowler Post 6471 VFW and the Greater Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce. A dedication ceremony is planned for an undetermined date. Manchester Bureau Chief Chet Ringheiser will be on vacation July 30 through August 7. during that time East area news should be telephoned to The Banner in Bennington or Manchester office after 2 p.m. with Nancy H. Otis on duty.
William T. Burns files for petition to run on the Republican ticket in District 25 encompassing Dorset Manchester Peru Winhall and Landgrove for the 1966 Vermont House race. He previously represented Dorset in 1962 and 1964 and holds roles with Vermont and regional trade groups while residing in Dorset.
The Arlington Fire Company lawn party scheduled for last night was postponed to tonight. A food sale begins at 5 with entertainment at 7. Also on Monday at 8 p.m. District 49 Democrats meet at the Outleaf Maples on U.S. 7 hosted by Orlando Cullinan. Women bowlers in Arlington are invited to a 8 p.m. meeting at the East Arlington firehouse. Mr and Mrs Michael Zackery visit the Kelleys in Red Mountain Road. they met 20 years ago on the same boat as war brides from England. Lions Club reports about 1200 from the carnival last Saturday replacing the Horse Show.
The Banner expands town reporting with Mrs James Thompson of Arlington taking East Arlington duties starting August 1 alongside Arlington work. Sunderland news will be handled from Manchester by Chet Ringheiser bureau chief. If unavailable, dispatch to Bennington office by phone.
Staff Sgt and Mrs William Mason of Maine visited Mr and Mrs Frank Grover in Sunderland before heading to Chicago. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Smith and family of East Arlington toured the southern states and visited friends in Tennessee, entertaining Chicago visitors Clem Althert and family on return. Local girls attend Girl Scout day camp at Shafts bury Rod and Gun Club.
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