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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1965

Page

6

Trustee Quits as Committee Head In Falls Bulldozer Bid Squabble

Hoosick Falls officials opened bids for a landfill bulldozer and well houses. Trustee James O Neil resigned as sanitation chair during a special village board meeting. Southwick Corp bid $500 monthly for 40 months, but others questioned cost and bid adequacy. The board tabled the decision, then six bids for well houses were opened with Laquidara Inc. awarded at $49,090.

Falls Hoosick Falls N.Y James O’neil Southwick Corp Albany O’neil O'Neil Southwick Richard Severson Donald St. Hilaire Leo Albowicz J. H. Johnson State Equipment Corp Johnson Severson Albowicz Cuddihy St. Hilaire Howard Wright William Baker Laquidara, Inc Ballston Spa Kingsbury Construction Co Hudson Falls

Bailey Hall Dedication To Bring 15 Guest Ministers

East Arlington dedication Sunday marks the completion of Bailey Hall expansion at East Arlington Federated Church. The 4:30 p.m. service will feature guest ministers including Rev. David J. Bort Rev. Dr Norris Tibbetts and Rev. Max Webster with additional speakers listed among the clergy greeting the new space.

East Arlington East Arlington Federated Church Bailey Hall David J. Bort Norris Tibbetts Max Webster Gerald Miller E. E. Prudon Theodore Gregg Ernest Ryder Robert Neale Kenneth McCrea Charles Grande Lance Webb Benjamin Crue Lawrence Larrowe Clement Belcher Gerald Buckley

East Arlington invites visitors to reception of new addition

Mrs John Cross and daughter Virginia visited East Arlington recently. Congregation invites members to a reception in the new addition with tea and tours. Hospitality Committee includes Mrs Beardon, Mrs Bahan, Mrs Carbon ti, Mrs Curran, Mrs Grout, Mrs Knapp, Mrs Ouhl, Mrs Reed, Mrs Rudd and Mrs Wood. Decorating Committee lists Mrs Carbon ti, Mrs Koenig, Mrs Metcalfe and Mrs Ouhl.

John Cross Virginia East Arlington Cylde Dunlap George Albee Helen Beardon Horton Bahan Angelo Carbonti Edward Curran Maynard Grout Keynith Knapp John Ouhl Hattie Reed

Howard Hills Of Sunderland Wed 25 Years

Sunderland open house marks 25th anniversary for Mr and Mrs D Howard Hill. Guests from Orlando Oberlin New York City served sandwiches cookies punch and a tiered cake. They wed June 22 1940. Barbara Keough is Mrs Hill's maiden name. Attendants Mary Saunders and Kenneth Hill attended. The family includes sons Jerry John and Richard who died in 1963.

Sunderland D. Howard Hill Orlando Flo Oberlin Ohio New York City Walker T. Hawley Hill Barbara Keough Mary E. Saunders Mary E. Grout Fla Kenneth Hill Manchester Hills Jerry John Richard

Open House for 50th Wedding Anniversary in Sunderland

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young celebrate 50 years with an open house June 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. at their Mt. Pleasant Sunderland home. Also noted are local hospital patients and a North Bennington Little League meeting for managers and coaches at 7:30 p.m.

Robert Young Mt. Pleasant Sunderland Charles Susan Pike Casper Pike Putnam Memorial Hospital Veteran’s Hospital White River George Hess Schenectady N.Y Norshaft-Arlington Little League Field North Bennington

Pleasure of His Company opens Dorset Playhouse season

The Caravan Theatre stages The Pleasure of His Company by Samuel Taylor and Cornelia Otis Skinner at Dorset Playhouse with Toy Warren Knowlton and Jessica Poole in cast. Patricia Carmichael directs, Judith Page Murray designs, lights by George Blanchard. A witty, caustic American comedy celebrating early American humor and social types.

Samuel Taylor Cornelia Otis Skinner Dorset Playhouse Caravan Theatre Patricia Carmichael Judith Page Murray George Blanchard Toy Warren Knowlton Biddeford Poole Fred Carmichael Jessica Poole Phyllis Nierendorf Katherine Dougherty Mary Carter Jim Dougherty Ronald L. Savoy MacKenzie Savage Edward Powell Roger Henderson David Siever Dorset San Francisco Pogo Poole Standing Thoreau Gerald Goondam Warren Knowlton J.P. Murray Golden Gate Bridge

Skippered Sketch Comedy Stages Witty Clash of Minds

In West Arlington Cornelia Otis Skinner introduces a Samuel Clemens, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and a younger LBJ to spar with wit for a fair maiden. The 100 years of American wit unfold through strong performances by Skinner, Powell, Carmichael, and a capable cast. The set by J. P. Murray and lighting by George Blanchard heighten the comedy’s civilized jungle atmosphere.

Cornelia Otis Skinner Samuel Clemens F. Scott Fitzgerald America Skinner Thoreau Henry James Ernest Hemingway Edward Powell Fred Carmichael Mark Twain Scott Fitz

Burned mill leaves owner and workers in sorrow

WEST ARLINGTON A lightning strike destroyed the old handle mill, leaving Jerome Viault and his 16 workers jobless. Firemen saved only the lacquer drums as neighboring buildings and trees burned, while workers watched in exhaustion and regret. Plans stall until partners reach from Summit, New Jersey, and rest comes after a long night.

Jerome Viault Vinult Viault William A. Whitenack Summit N.J

Capped Kindergarteners Receive Diplomas at Falls

In Hoosick Falls New York 150 kindergarten pupils graduated in a 9 am ceremony at Central School auditorium. Parents filled the seats as children in white caps lined up for diplomas presented by principal Kasmer Stempek. Teachers led with caps fitting and class numbers.

Falls Hoosick Falls N.Y Central School Alice Bordeaux Donna Geers Charlotte Cross Barbara Miles Eloise Canzeri Kasmer Stempek Beaumont

New Dorset Reporter Named DORSET A New Dorset Reporter Named

A new correspondent will report local news for The Banner in Dorset while veteran reporter Mrs. Marden Skinner takes a leave. Covering Dorset this summer is Patience Brooks, daughter of Peter and Mrs. Brooks, resident of South Dorset and soon a University of Vermont freshman. She is valedictorian of Burr and Burton Seminary, National Merit finalist, Otto Bennett Prize winner for yearbook work, and served as assistant editor and business manager of The Burtonian along with editing the school newspaper. Active in the choir, Glee Club, French and Spanish Clubs, and led the Science Club as president for a year.

Dorset The Banner Marden Skinner Patience Brooks Peter Brooks South Brooks UVM Burr and Burton Seminary Burtonian Otto R. Bennett Burr and Burton

Dorset residents attend orientation and summer retreats

Dorset residents Kathleen McWayne and Bruce Fay along with Robert McFall Eric Rosencrantz and Patience Brooks plan September enrollments at UVM while Chad Smith recovers from foot surgery in Bennington. Plainfield pair A Schomps rent Kinney cottage for summer as Miriam Tifft visits Worlds Fair. Joan Bowen visits Portland while Stannards vacation at Plum Island. Two Dorset families enjoy Lake St Catherine breaks. Abbott family at cottage. Shroder family moved to lake camp. Nancy King attends Girls State. Stephen Rosencrantz attends Boys State.

Kathleen McWayne Bruce Fay Dorset Robert McFall Eric Rosencrantz Patience Brooks South Dorset UVM Chad Smith Charles Smith Putnam Memorial Hospital Bennington A. Schomps Plainfield N.J Kinney Dorset Hollow Miriam Tifft Joan Bowen Worth Bowen Sandra Portland Maine John N. Stannard Sally Plum Island Mass Lake St. Catherine Willis Abbott J. Ford Shroder Kent Hill Nancy King Leslie Taylor East Dorset Montpelier Stephen Rosencrantz John Rosencrantz Northfield

Pownal Fire Auxiliary Chair Announces Vermont Meet

Mrs Clifford Giroux president of the Pownal Center Fire Department Auxiliary says the quarterly Vermont State Fire Fighters Auxiliary meeting will be held Sunday in Brattleboro. Lunch at noon, then a business session. Plans for the August state convention will be finalized. Members wishing to attend should contact Mrs Giroux.

Clifford Giroux Pownal Center Vermont Brattleboro

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