Fresh Air Fund helps Bronx boy visit Hawaii
In Middlebury the Fresh Air Fund story follows Eugene Hall, an eight year old from the South Bronx, as hosts the Hirsch family invite him to spend a month in Hawaii. Eugene, living with his grandfather, is anxious but excited about the long trip and tropical destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresh Air Fund
Bronx Boy
Hawaii
Middlebury
Frank
Kristin Hirsch
Hirsches
Honolulu
Eugene Hall
Eugene
Mrs. Hirsch
Vermont
South Bronx
Mildred Proctor
Claremont Community Center
Ms. Proctor
Vermont seeks nominees for Young American Medals
The Governor's Committee on Children and Youth invites Vermont residents and groups to nominate youths under 19 for the Young American Medals for Bravery and Service. Nominations due by July 16, with details and credentials required for each candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Governor’s Committee On Children and Youth
Vermont
Washington, D.C
U.S
Bennington DAR Chapter Recalls History Repeats
The Bennington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met in North Bennington to reflect on how history repeats. Defense chair Mrs. John Mollica cited early American intelligence roots, while Regent Anna Vaughn announced the 200,000 member milestone and 3,050 chapters nationwide. The group honored Revolution-era women, displayed medals, planned a state meeting in Brattleboro, and listed summer events at Waterbury, John Strong Mansion, and an August pilgrimage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
McCullough Library
North Bennington
John Mollica
Continental Congress
Benjamin Franklin
Paris
George Washington
Paul Revere
CIA
Anna Vaughn
DAR
U.S
House of Representatives
Joseph Wilson
Miss Vaughn
Old First Church
Wilson
Bennington Museum
Brattleboro
Wells, Bennington
Ormsby
Waterbury Holiday Inn
John Strong
Rotary Club Reclaims Y Woods For Bennington Recreation
Bennington Rotarians clear brush and begin renovations on two outhouses in the YMCA Woods tract in Bennington’s southeast, aiming to open the 30 acre site for summer day camp and recreation. The project, coordinated with selectmen and the Recreation Department, will include new roofs doors and general refurbishing with Rotary funding and public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Rotary Club
YMCA
Bennington
Recreation Department
Rotary
Rotary Club
Morrissey Construction Co
Morrissey
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Hirsch
Bennington County
Fred Stacy
Shaftsbury
Stacy
State Youth Commission
the Times and Places
Thomas P. Salmon
Bennington Dar
Mollica
Stanley Burnham
Theodore Corliss
Florence Field
Bliss Hulet
REN L
I Furniture CO
Main Street
Y Woods
U.S. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
County National Bank
Chittenden Trust Company
Y’’ Woods
John R. Forshay
Y” Woods
Robert J.M. Matteson
Willard Goyette
James Ross
Thomas T. Paquin
Albert H. Jones
James W. Merunowicz
David J. Newell Jr
Eugene V. Clark
John C. Page
Bennington, Vermont
Pius
TIS Riries Imovie
Cinie
Brattle
Pittsfield
Torrington
Conn
Judy Dame
Advertisers
Bennington Banner
Berkshire Eagle
Torrington Register
Brattleboro Reformer
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