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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1966
Page
7
Manchester Center Cut Rate in Manchester Center has been sold to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Carman of Floral Park. The Carmans took over operation of drug and variety store June 15 from Russell Keith. They plan no changes in store operation.
Tucker Lodge 48 F and AM meets at the Masonic Temple with a 6 30 p.m. kosher style supper and business session. Entered apprentice degree to be conferred and Grand Lodge report given. The North Bennington Fire Department Auxiliary sponsors the 1967 community calendar and seeks listings. The auxiliary also prepares a permanent fire history exhibit. School staff attend Hot Lunch and state education conferences this week. Boys and Girls State delegates from NBHS BCHS and Norwich University participate in government and civic programs.
The Vere mont Bank and Trust Company announces the appointment of George B. Forbes as assistant treasurer and assistant officer at its Manchester office. Forbes has three years in the Rutland Trust Department and came to Vermont from Bound Brook New Hampshire, with experience at Chase Manhattan Bank in New York. Mr and Mrs Forbes live in Weston.
Fourteen Pownal students enroll in the Ford Foundation CPCD Summer School at Center School. George H. Daley and Samuel Carrara lead math from 8 to 9 20 a.m. and science 9 30 to 10 50. Students study Discovery Through A Microscope and Review of Elementary Math. Registration remains open with applications at Center School or CPCC Summer School, 253 Union St., Bennington.
White Creek announces Eleanor Niles Vacation Bible School at Jermain Methodist Church from July 11 to 22 daily 9 30 to 11 30. For more information contact Mrs Fremont Meerworth Jr.
Captain Albert Wurzberger reports several contributions toward restoring the Norton home into a museum and promises to publish a list of donors. Antiques with Wilmington historical value are promised as well while more help is urged. contact details are requested. Also notes on a Campout by Wilmington girls and local church group news follow.
MONTPELIER The Vermont Historical Society announced winners of the Edmunds Memorial Essay Contest with first prize ties going to John La joie of Richmond High School and Susan Mahler of Arlington Memorial High School for essays on local history. Second prize ties to Dorothy Douglas and Marjorie Dundas. third prize ties to Lorna Lecker and Neal Durkee. District winners receive smaller prizes and certificates signed by officials.
Manchester Grade 8 students under Mrs. Edna T Wright praised weekly The Banner film strips for enlarging world affairs vocabulary and viewpoint. They suggested longer use, color, in-depth current stories, and some local coverage, while one student found them dull and time consuming but still acceptable.
East Arlington Sunderland children enjoy a two week Vacation Bible School led by Miss Mare m Cornish at Bailey Hall from 9 to 11 30 daily. She stays with local hosts Mr. and Mrs Miner Clark and Mr. and Mrs Ellery Lawrence. Cancer Drive totals reach 204 75 short of last year with calls to contribute to meet the 215 20 goal. Fresh Air hosts include Mr. and Mrs Walter Crawford adding to the ongoing program that lets city children enjoy country surroundings and play.
Peru Grade 8 graduation Thursday evening honored Bernard Baker Jr. and Gayle Norse. Rev. Richard Pryce gave invocation at the Londonderry and Peru Congregational Churches. Five upper grades sang. Susie Cole presented diplomas. Susan Dibble was marshal. Both graduates plan Burr and Burton Seminary in the fall.
Arlington residents Miss Inez Smith and Mrs. John Benedict tend Trinity College for a two week workshop in Burlington. John Whalen son of Mr and Mrs John L Whalen graduated from NYU Law June 8 and will go to Peru with the Peace Corps after earning Arlington Memorial High School class of 1959 and College of Holy Cross 1963. Boys aged 13 to 15 who want to play in the Intermediate League should meet at Memorial Field Monday at 6:30 p.m.
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