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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1966

Page

3

Head Start Talks In Area Schools

Manchester superintendent Neil E. Cross announced plans to meet with parents of upcoming first graders in the Benninton Rutland Supervisory District to discuss Head Start projects. Meetings are set for Rupert Village School Tuesday 7 30 p m Sunderland Chiselville School Wednesday 7 30 p m and Danby Borough School Thursday 7 30 p m.

Manchester Neil E. Cross Bennington-Rutland Cross Rupert Rupert Village Sunderland Chiselville Danby Borough

Arlington Calendar Highlights Local Club Events

Arlington events include a Garden Club Rose Show at Fisher School Tuesday 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fish and Game Club meets at Legion rooms 8 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday 6:15 p.m. Pirates face Giants at Little League field and a kindergarten meeting at the East Arlington firehouse. Thursday 6:15 p.m. Dodgers host Indians at North Bennington with a bingo fundraiser at the Arlington fire house. Saturday 1 p.m. Pirates host Braves at the Little League field.

Arlington Garden Club Fisher School Arlington Fish and Game Club Legion Rooms Little League Field Arlington Firehouse East Arlington North Bennington Benefit of Arlington Kindergarten Pirates Braves

Art Center launches Arkell Endowment fund drive

Carleton G. Howe of the Southern Vermont Art Center announced a campaign to raise 100000 for the Bartlett and Louise Arkell Endowment Fund. The effort honors Arkell and his wife Louise, with early gifts including 5000 from Arkell Hall Foundation and a painting donation by Jay Connaway. Preseason SVA membership reached 641, up from 300, with 238 artist members.

Manchester Carleton G. Howe Southern Vermont Art Center SVA, Inc Art Center Bartlett and Louise Arkell Howe Vermont Bartlett Arkell Louise Kell Hall Foundation Canajoharie N.Y Jay Connaway Pawlet Mrs. Arkell Robert Brewster Stuart Eldredge James Montague SVA Bartlett and Louise Arkell Ringheiser

Dorset's First Production Offers a Contrary Young Lady

Dorset Playhouse opens the 1966 season with Mary Mary June 23 24 25 and 26 Betsy Wells stars as a contrary heroine who cannot resist saying whatever pops into her head The production titled Mary Mary is adapted from Jean Kerr's comedy about a spirited woman who defies expectations in small town Dorset.

Dorset Mary Dorset Playhouse Betsy Wells Jean Kerr

St Mary's Academy graduation at Hoosick Falls High

Hoosick Falls St Marys Academy holds graduation in the High School auditorium on Wednesday June 22 at 8 p.m. Miss Mary Lou Jenuskevice delivers the valedictory and Miss Caroline Martelle gives the salutatory.

St. Mary’s Academy Mary Lou Jenuskevice Caroline Martelle

South Bennington PTA to Hold Well Baby Clinic

Elizabeth Dwyer of North Bennington and Bernard P Leamy of Poly graphic Lane are selected for the Eighth Summer Institute on Asian Studies at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu from June 20 to July 29. The North Bennington PTA sponsors the third in a series of well baby clinics to be held Tuesday at 9 30 a.m. in the school gym.

Bernard P. Leamy Polygraphic Lane University of Hawaii Honolulu North Bennington Pta

Manchester leaders elected to Vermont conference camp commission

CHET RINGHEISER and Howard Dailey of Manchester Depot were chosen for a three year term on the Wi hawi kowi Camp Commission of the Vermont Conference U C C at a Morrisville meeting. Dailey serves as church school superintendent at First Congregational Church. The United Women's Group will hold a summer sale work meeting Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Aug 13. Attendees should bring a sandwich. dessert and coffee will be served. Mrs Howard Dailey heads devotions.

Howard Dailey Manchester Depot Vermont United Women’s Group First Congregational Church Harold Childs Evelyn Burroughs Mason Barney Isabel Wilkins Raymond Brown Milton Rockwell E. Roger Wilcox Curiosity Russell Rode John Wilmott Carl Kentsch Robert Treat Harold Harwood Clifford Harwood Laura Meredith Stanley Hinkley Harrison Hoyt Alton Hicks Frederick Lawrence Bernice Wilcox

Dorset Strawberry Festival and Supper at Dorset Church

The Dorset church Women’s Fellowship hosts a strawberry festival and supper in the vestry on Thursday June 23 from 6 p.m. The event, highlighted by Vermont Life magazine, promises fresh shortcakes with whipped cream, turkey salad, baked ham, and rolls. Co chairmen are Mrs. Ruth Shrader, Mrs. Ruth Gilbert, and Mrs. Ruth McWayne.

Dorset Women’s Fellowship of the Dorset Church Vermont Life Magazine Vermont Ruth Shrader Ruth Gilbert Ruth McWayne

End of Landgrove School Marks Change to Union District

The Landgrove School closes after nine years under teacher Mrs. Gladys Baker as Vermont moves to its first union district elementary school serving Landgrove Peru and Londonderry along VT 11. The 1931 building, once Masons Hall, was deeded in 1930 and funded by local efforts. Nine-year tenure ends with five upper grades moving to the new school next fall.

Masonic Temple Main St Hoosick Falls Sylvester Scott Ralph Bacon Cyprus Shriner Band of Albany Eastern Star van Rensselaer Lodge F&am Raymond Chapter Royal Arch Masons van Rensselaer Beaumont Landgrove Gladys Baker Weston Londonderry Dibble Vermont Union District Masons North Road Jessie Mayer New York City Susie West Miss West Peru Landgrove School Union District 20

Danbyite Injured In Manchester

A Danby man, Elmer D. Colvin, was injured Saturday when his 1962 Ford two-door sedan left Barnumville Road, struck a fence, and rolled down an embankment on the Hanley farm property. Police Chief Dana L. Thompson reported the crash occurred between noon and 12 15, with Colvin later treated and released by Dr. F E Harrigan.

Manchester Barnumville Road Hanley Farm Dana L. Thompson Thompson Elmer D. Colvin Colvin F.E. Harrigan

Fire Company Clarifies Ticket Sales

Shaftsbury Fire Company says a local party will sell advance tickets for the July 3 and 4 celebration. Tickets will be honored on those days for the hours on the ticket face. No one will identify themselves as firemen or auxiliary members.

Shaftsbury Shaftsbury Fire Company

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