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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1969

Page

6

Folk Music Worship at First United Presbyterian Church

HOOSICK FALLS The congregation of First United Presbyterian Church held a special folk music worship Sunday morning titled The Winds of God. The service, adapted from an Episcopal form by Rev. Robert Springer and the local church, received broad positive response with most participants expressing support.

Hoosick Falls First United Presbyterian Church San Francisco Robert Springer Presbyterian Church

Stolen Helmets Hit Hoosick Falls Little League

Hoosick Falls reports theft of nine batting helmets three baseballs and three counters from the Little League shed. Aime Grenier pursued four youths but could not stop them. Police chief Frank Demick investigates while Little League officials fret over replacement costs and future play. A folk music service featured a choir directed by Mrs. Pauline McGuire with soloists and hymns, led by Rev. Springer who plans another service in the fall.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Hoosick Little League Aime Grenier Falls Hardware Company Frank Demick Demick Pauline McGuire Margaret Whitter Peter Robson Steven Cluett Jo Ann Pedersen Calvin Pedersen Springer

Manchester chamber outlines mid year drive gains and moves

Manchester chamber reports brochures mailed to 222 national points and to local accommodations with plans for distribution to restaurants and gas stations. Barry Wall says 43 new members joined during the mid year drive. Treasurer notes the budget will meet end of fiscal year with current funds and no unbudgeted expenses. President Mallin suggests courtesy parking warning tickets for out of state visitors and Boston post office panel to discuss Center office relocation with selectmen.

Manchester Chamber of Commerce Barry Wall David Financial William Mallin Mallin Boston Mass U.S. Post Office Department Center

Peru School Memorial Day Program and Health Clinic

Memorial Day program at Peru School featured songs and skits and a Gettysburg Address recitation by Wesley Johnson. Younger children paired with older students decorated flowers for veterans at the cemetery behind the school. A Health Clinic for school and pre school children occurred May 27 with Dr Elizabeth Bigelow and nurses providing examinations and shots. A dental clinic for school children is planned for June 5 and 6 with fluoride treatments and supervising staff.

Peru Wesley Johnson Elizabeth Bigelow Landgrove Arthur Kelton John McWilliams James Davis Springfield Jerri Miller Jean Black Priscilla Eaton Charlotte Norse Shirley Rockwell Betty Hulett Penu Barnaby Myhrum Seth Mann Manchester James Hulett Tommy Dibble

Manchester Burr and Burton Notes FINAL ASSEMBLY

The last class period on Thursday May 29 included an assembly with awards. 13 students received perfect attendance awards from Headmaster E H Henry. Seniors Ruth Johnson and Mary Ralph. other honorees include Dean Goodwin and Frances Sheldon, plus many more across grades. Honors were read for 63 students. Ann Tarbell achieved high honors. Varsity letters were awarded for baseball, girls softball, and golf for the 196? season, with detailed lists of recipients. Sub Freshman Day outlines schedule for prospective freshmen from several towns, and regular classes end today.

Burr and Burton E.H. Henry Dean Goodwin Weston Ruth Johnson East Dorset Mary Ralph Danby Douglas Collette Manchester Center Richard Gazotti Frances Sheldon Katherine Crandall Peru Peter Tucci Frances Baird Bernard Baker Lauren Bongartz Naomi Bowen Patricia Boynton Carol Burdick Edgar Campbell Judith Carpenter Audrey Cole Susan Cone Jesse Corum Vance Corum Sharon Crossman Linda Day Constance Earle Lucy Erdmann Joanne Farley Gary Ford Boris Funton Richard Galotti Diana Giddings Freda Greenberg William Harney Gayl Heinz Errol Hill Elsie Crump Sharon Ryan Donna Edson Deborah Fisk Vickie Holden Karen Weber Annette Galotti Colleen Hosley Mary Finlay Michele West Wendy Eaves Marilyn Moyer Lucy Kent Michael Fay Brian Laselle Clarence Chittenden John Limbardy James Markey Richard Clayton Gregory Porter Ricky Norse Manchester Dorset Londonderry Winhall Sunderland Cari G. Rice

Shaftsbury Votes Interim Zoning Into Effect

Shaftsbury Selectmen adopted interim zoning after a public hearing at Cole Hall. The measure sets one acre minimum lots for new homes and requires registration of building plans with Zoning Administrator Wesley Bump. The 1968 act allows two years to adopt a permanent ordinance, while board of adjustment members warned about timing and hearings for future developments. Allan Dalton urged support as 40 attendees voiced approval after explanations by Merton Snow and Tom Hall.

Shaftsbury Zoning Board of Adjustment Cole Hall Wesley Bump Tom Hall Board of Adjustment Selectman Roy Whitman Selectmen Merton Snow Allan Dalton Five Flies Ordi Nance Snow Planning Board Thomas Hall Merritt Hewitt William Dailey Jr Fairfax Ayers Town Planning Board Hewitt Hall Vass

Cadette Scouts Host Tea and Awards Ceremony

Manchester Cadette Scouts staged a tea to honor women aiding scout projects with a fashion show, entertainment, and a leaders awards ceremony. The Roaring Branch 4-H Club of Sunderland plans a June 7 food sale for summer camp funds, with calls for donors. Grade 7 scouts hosted Bennington Cadette guests. many members received service pins, and nuts are being sold to fund an August trip to Washington. Crystal Clover 4-H Club meets June 6 at town hall.

Manchester Alison Otis Joan Thompson Joan Hinkley Jacqueline Dooley Kate Gooby Lisa Linda Johnson Donna Rosenberg Laughin Roaring Branch Four-H Club Sunderland East Arlington Fire House Sylvia Secoy Joseph Fowler Dan Noble Joseph Harrington Reginald Counsell Bennington Cadette Diane Fluellen Cheryl Guyette Jodi Harrington Valerie Moyer Joan

North Pownal Congregational Church to Welcome Rev Bradford Estes

The Rev Bradford Estes will speak at the 10 am Sunday worship at North Pownal Congregational Church. A Nyack College graduate and first time visitor, Estes is a New Hampshire native, married with four children and a pastor candidate. Berkshire Christian College students have led services since 1968. William Church, son of Earle and Mrs Church, returns from a first year at Houghton College as a teaching student and baseball player. Gary Church, soon to graduate Mt Anthony Union High, will attend North Adams State College for a business major.

Bradford Estes North Pownal Congregational Church William Church Earle V Church of North Pownal Mt. Anthony Union High School North Adams State College

College-Bound Seniors of Hoosick Falls Named in Guidance Lists

Hoosick Falls Central School guidance lists reveal seniors headed to Hudson Valley Community College in electrical construction and refrigeration mechanics, while others enroll in SUNY Canton building construction and agriculture programs. Plattsburgh liberal arts, Albany beauty schools, Norwich Civil Engineering, Oswego math focused studies, and Putnam Memorial nursing complete the class plan.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Bonnie Hynick Glen Hynick Hill Road Putnam Memorial Hospital John Dowling Fred Dowling R.D Announcer New York City John Burke Hoosick St Suny Agriculture and Technical College Canton Marion McGarvin Ter Robert McGarvin Hoosick Colonna Albany Rodney Arasim Stanley Arasim River Road Hudson Valley Community College Thomas E. Crowley Walter Crowley Smith St State University Agricultural and Technical College Bruce C. Robson Harold B. Robson the Pines Norwich University College of Civil Engineering Charles Sheffer Wallace Sheffer Steven Luke Burton Luke

Arlington Lions Club auction nears. donations sought

Arlington community items include an upcoming Lions Club auction with pickup contacts Ed Doyle George Hess and Fred Hoyt. An 8 am Mass at St Margaret Marys will honor Mrs Margaret Mullen. Troop 26 Girl Scouts to meet for a court of awards at 7 pm Thursday. planting projects at several civic sites noted.

Arlington Lions Club Ed Doyle George Hess Fred Hoyt St. Margaret Mary’s Church Margaret Mullen Harold Blair Yvonne Cummings Tupper Lake N.Y Carl Towery Arlington Garden Club East Arlington Post Office Rts Town Hall Remember Baker

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