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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1968

Page

8

Hoosick To Hold Special Election For Garage Bond

The Town of Hoosick will hold a special election July 23 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building to approve spending 65,000 for the town garage and a 40,000 bond, with 20,000 in reserve and 5,000 already applied to a site. Bids exceeded 50,000, prompting a voter vote and possible new bids. A separate Walloomsac Lighting District petition seeks improved street lighting with a public hearing set for July 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Hoosick Hoosick Falls N.Y Bulson Bros John A. Murphy Walloomsac George Dougherty Murphy

Manchesterite Appointed To Insurance Post

George F. Hill, ex Manchester Village police chief, named manager of Hartford Insurance Group claims office in Manchester. He replaces George Schrama and will oversee investigations and settlements in Vermont four southern counties. Office currently has one secretary and one vacant adjuster post. Hill joined Manchester in 1964 after two years as village police chief and previously served with Baltimore police.

Manchester George F. Hill Manchester Village Hartford Insurance Group Hill George Schrama North Bennington Schrama Hartford New London Baltimore, Md Baltimore

Six Acres Sold In Manchester

Six acres of land behind Lee's Motors on U S 7 just south of the village line in Manchester were purchased by Mrs Wallace M Scudder Jr of Bondville. The former owner Earl Russell retains a corner lot on U S 7 and Ways Lane. The Scudders plan to build two Colonial style houses for Mr and Mrs Elex Johnson and for Mr and Mrs Maurice Johnson who are in their employ. Construction, designed by a Boston firm, has started.

Manchester Lee’s Motors U.S. 7 Wallace M. Scudder Jr Bondville Earl Russell Ways Lane The Banner Tuesday Elex Johnson Maurice Johnson A At See of Boston Scudder

Pownal Clinic Treats Thirty-Six Children at Session Two

Thirty six youngsters were treated during the second session of the Pre-School Clinic at Pownal Fire House. Dr. Ruth Steinman led the effort with nurses Mada lyn Green and Alice Howes assisting. Local workers included Mrs. Harry Beals Jr. and Mrs. John Bottess. The third session is planned for early July with date to be announced.

Pownal Fire House Ruth Steinman Madalyn Green Alice Howes Harry Beals Jr John Bottess Roland Jr North Adams Hospital Roland Eastman Sr Bennington

Memorial Fund Set Up For Dr. Russell Collection

Arlington Vermont moves to preserve Dr. George A. Russell collection at Martha Canfield Library. Fund to catalog expand and aid access, with plans for a photocopier and archivist. Russell famed for A Family Doctor Norman Rockwell image. Also note Capt Finnegan recovering from heart attack in Putnam Memorial Hospital.

Arlington George A. Russell Vermont James McCabe Martha Canfield Library Board Russell Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library McCabe United States Norman Rockwell American Medical Association H. E. Finnegan Putnam Memorial Hospital Margaret Lockwood

Barron McKean Recovering After Pool Accident

Barron McKean aged 17 of 48 High Street was rushed to Mary McClellan Hospital after an accident at the White Creek pool. He underwent surgery Monday and is reported in good condition with scalp and forehead wounds from slipping while diving and hitting a submerged ledge.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Barron McKean High St Mary McClellan Hospital White Creek Pool McKean

Flag Day Rites Set at Hoosick Falls Elks

Hoosick Falls Elks lodge sets flag day ceremonies Friday evening at 7 30 on the Elks clubhouse porch. PER Walter Wirmusky will recount flag history and Past District Deputy Walter Beckstein will respond. HFCS superintendent Philip Leonard will speak. Hoosick Falls Central School Band will perform with Miss Marilynn Hill singing the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America. Public invited to attend. Esteemed Leading Knight Charles Frazier is general chairman. Chairs provided.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Lodge of Elks Walter Wirmusky Walter Beckstein Philip Leonard HFCS Marilynn Hill Charles Frazier Elks Clubhouse

Deane Davis To Meet Arlington Residents Tonight

Vermont governor candidate Deane C. Dav is scheduled to speak at the Arlington Community House at 7 tonight. All residents are urged to attend and meet the Republican hopeful.

Arlington Deane C. Davis Vermont

North Bennington Sees filings for school posts

The deadline to file for school board positions has arrived in North Bennington. Lionel Nowak has filed to seek re election to the North Bennington School Board. Mrs Mary Dailey and Arthur Wickenden have filed for three year terms on the MAUHS Board. The school clerk post is open with Mary Muckle the only filer so far.

Lionel Nowak North Bennington Mary Dailey Arthur Wickenden MAUHS Mary Muckle

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