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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1975

Page

7

Hoosick Falls High School Class of 1975 Graduation

The Hoosick Falls High School held its 102nd commencement in the auditorium as 115 seniors received diplomas. Senior Class President William J. Wendell welcomed graduates. Salutatorian Susan M. Wright and Valedictorian Sharon A. Post spoke on The Language of Education. Kimberly Male became the first National Merit Scholar Finalist. Sharon Post boasted the school's highest four year average.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Hoosick Falls High School William J. Wendell Susan M. Wright Sharon A. Post Gee Club Cathleen Corcoran Arthur E. Smith Jr Board of Education Kevin William Allard Richard D. Allard R. Charles Ayers Sherman Walter Baker Donna Marie Baldwin Mary Elizabeth Baldwin Catherine Ann Bass Kathleen Bates Anna Marie Betit Donald Raymond Betit Rodney Arthur Bisson Eric Wilfred Bissonette Wilda Ann Boesse

Pownal Church Evening Meetings And Library Story Hour

The Pownal Baptist Church hosts a choir rehearsal at 6 30 tonight and a weekly prayer meeting at 7 30. United Methodist Women meet at 8 tonight at Mrs Daisy Dorman s home with program led by Mrs Janet Snow and refreshments by Mrs Mason and Mrs Quinn. On Wednesday at 2 pm Mrs Irene Eastwood holds a story hour for children at the Solomon Wright Library for preschoolers.

Pownal Baptist Church United Methodist Women of the Pownal Irene Eastwood Solomon Wright Library United Methodist Women of Jermain United

Pownal Pony Club Holds Local Equestrian Meet Winners Named

The Pownal Pony Club hosted a Sunday competition on Middle Pownal Road with Colleen Campbell riding George winning western equitation and leading multiple events. Kathy LaCroix placed second on Trigger, Nancy Buck third on Spooky in various races, while Willie Betit and Michele Freeman also earned top spots in barrel, keyhole, and other events amid a broad results list. Twenty-two residents completed an 18 week 54 hour Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care course by the American Red Cross, with June 9 final session certificates awarded at Arlington Rescue Squad quarters to a group including Shirley Matteson and Ted Zakrzewski.

Pownal Nancy Buck Colleen Campbell George Kathy LaCroix Jason Campbell Sabotage Ellie Sweet Taska Billie Bett Oakey Michele Freeman Ginger Trigger Willie Bett American Red Cross Arlington Rescue Squad Shirley Matteson Steve Matteson Sandy Matteson Robert Levin Molly Pratt Donald Blockburger Robert Young Sr Wiliam Barry Judy Zakrzewski Ted Zakrzewski Marilyn Whitley Eileen Whitley Billy Howell Kevin Mattison Wayne King Louise Edwards James Colgan Randy Novotsy Diane King

Arlington Community Schedule and Events Update

Arlington residents list weekly activities and upcoming events across clubs and organizations. Includes Pony League and Arlington Soccer Club practices, AA meetings, fire company and auxiliary meetings, food preservation classes, recreation commission, Lions Club auctions, Grange social, church bazaars, and band rehearsals ahead of the Fourth of July program. Minor notes mention volunteer contacts and co chairmen for events like the Women of St. James bazaar.

Pony League Arlington Soccer Club AMHS St. Margaret Mary’s Hall Arlington Fire Co Firehouse American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms Bailey Hall Recreation and Park Commission Battenhill Grange Grange Hall West Arlington St. James Marjorie Brush Dorothy Whitley

North Bennington votes on Australian ballot change plan

North Bennington voters weigh whether to adopt the Australian ballot system including absentee voting. The school board presents Vermont law sections and warns a charter change would require a special meeting and legislative approval if voters choose the switch. The Wednesday meeting also screens an $211,732 budget for 1975-76 and lists incumbents and candidates for town offices.

North Bennington Mt. Anthony Vermont North Bennington North Bennington Graded School Catherine Elwell MAU Union High School Shaftsbury Harvest Hills Mattison Road Frederick H. Welling Donald Cherbonneau Arthur E. Wickenden Edward Legacy Jr Lloyd Pratt John Miller Betty Riley Lionel Nowak Joseph Curran

Fresh Air Fund invites 100 city children to Shaftsbury

In Shaftsbury 100 underprivileged children are invited for at least two weeks through Friendly Town Hosts as part of the Fresh Air Fund. The quota is extended. more invitations possible but may close. Arrivals are July 1 with return July 14, buses stopping in Bennington at 1 10 p.m. and Arlington at 1 25 p.m.

Shaftsbury Fred Stacy Fresh Air Fund Stacy Rose Sweet Leo Hourihan Gail Buss Marshall LaPidus Donald Cornell Dennis Dodge James Cormier Bernard Bisson Fred Charlton Hourihan Thomas Haley Edward Raetz Richard Zampini Leon Foster Jr Marie Longtin Robert Gratz Lew Levin New York Bennington Arlington

Windsor group pushes petition to save town manager

A citizens group Concerned Citizens of Windsor gathers signatures to present to the Windsor Board of Selectmen in support of veteran Town Manager William Blaisdell, who faces a 3-2 vote pushing his resignation. Blairdell cites pension and health questions. group hints at legal actions if petitions are ignored.

Windsor UPI Board of Selectmen Concerned Citizens of William Blaisdell Selectmen Blaisdell Jane Nelson Concerned Citizens’ Group

Public accountant given suspended tax evasion sentence

Claude E. Johnson, 38, a registered public accountant, received a one year prison term in U S District Court for 1970 income tax evasion but the term was suspended to two years probation. As a condition of probation he must devote part of each week to charitable and civic activities.

Burlington UPI U.S. District Court Albert W. Coffrin Claude E. Johnson Johnson

Firefighter Carpenter Reinstated By New York Official

Public Safety Commissioner George W. O Connor ordered Fireman John J Carpenter back to work after a five day suspension for union duties. The president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association had been off two full shifts, prompting Chief William E Phoenix Jr to seek guidance on contract rules. Carpenter’s reinstatement is pending decision on whether union business justified the time off.

Troy — Public Safety George W. O’connor John J. Carpenter William E. Phoenix Jr Phoenix Carpenter Uniformed Firefighters’ Association O’connor

Troy teachers stage pressure session amid contract talks

About 80 teachers gathered on Troy High School steps Monday to meet their negotiators and union leaders as bargaining for the 1975-76 year continued. The current working agreement expires Monday and leaders say the sides remain miles apart. Fact-finder Sumner Shapiro attended to prepare mediating steps before formal hearings and a report.

Troy Troy High School Sumner Shapiro State Public Employment Relations Board Shapiro

Blantyre Castle Honeymoon With National Enquirer Crew

Olga Weiss of Blantyre Castle confirms Victoria Fyodorva Pouy and her husband Fred spent June 7 to 11 at the Berkshire resort. The couple, tied to a wartime romance involving Retired Rear Adm. Jackson Tate and Zoya Fyodoroa, enjoyed four days of swimming riding and strolling assisted by six National Enquirer staffers. Polly, arriving March on a three month visa, plans to seek U.S. citizenship. In Pittsfield, Taconic High and Pittsfield High report high absenteeism as students skip final full day before graduation.

LENOX Olga Weiss Blantyre Castle Victoria Fyodorva Pouy Fred Pouy Jackson R. Tate Zoya Fyodoroa Moscow Tate

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