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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1966

Page

5

Salem Fourth of July parade and events planned in Salem

Salem New York planning a large Fourth of July celebration sponsored by American Legion Post 812. A six division parade begins 5:30 p.m. at North Main and McDougal Streets. The program includes a drum corps exhibition carnival and The Pete Williams Show with country music at 9:30 p.m. dancing continues to 12:30. Drum corps include Vagabond Senior Drum and Bugle Fort Edward Yankee Doodler Junior Arlington and Granville Town Band plus others from Spiegeltown with noted performers.

Salem N.Y American Legion Post 812 North Main McDougal Streets Pete Williams Pete Janet Vagabond Fort Edward Yankee Doodler Arlington Princess Marta-Sue Granville Spiegeltown

HVCC graduates four from Bennington and Hoosick Falls

Four area residents Clark Harwood Rodney Hoard LeRoy Gardner and Alan White joined 35 others in the Hudson Valley Community College evening and extension division graduation to receive diplomas in machine tools. Dr. Helsby delivered the commencement address as college president James Fitzgibbons presented diplomas.

Troy N.Y Hudson Valley Community College Clark R. Harwood Rodney W. Hoard Bennington LeRoy C. Gardner Alan D. White Hoosick Falls Robert D. Helsby New York State University James J. Fitzgibbons

A Thurber Carnival Comes to Dorset Playhouse

James Thurber’s collection of fables about humans and other creatures returns to Dorset Playhouse Thursday through Sunday. The two act program features five men and four women in multiple roles, with a jazz pianist providing rhythm and a post show coffee hour on the patio.

Barry Jenner Miriam Wolkove David Siever Fred Carmichael Betsey Wells Dorset Playhouse James Thurber Jody Briggs

Ready When You Are C B P Open Season at Weston Playhouse

Weston Playhouse opens 1966 season with Julie Harris in Ready When You Are C B P. Newcomer Wilma Hernandez plays Annie with agent Ted Henning as Jonas. Weston stalwarts Glenne Grant De French return, apprentice Linda Licklider joins cast. Set design by Charles Schneeweis, lighting by Domenic Pallaria.

Weston C.B Julie Harris Weston Playhouse Annie Riverside Drive Wilma Hernandez Miss Hernandez Boston Conservatory Orleans Arena Theatre Cape Cod Metropolitan Opera Hernandez Charles Playhouse Boston Ted Henning Jonas Hollywood New York Henning American Academy of Dramatic Arts Perience Nurnberg Repertory Theatre Germany Glenne Grant de French Miss Grant Felicia Concord Mass Sadie Hampton Playhouse Linda Licklider Louise Licklider Charles Schneeweis Domenic Pallaria

Pownall Area People and Scouts Activity Notes

The report lists summer home building on Barber's Pond Road Bennington two acres sold by the Rounds Agency, and a West Court lot sale in West Meadow Development. It covers Pownall Little League players on Moose and Electronics teams, a Green Bar School at Camp Sunrise Orwell, and Pownal Troop 347 activities including final meeting at 7 30 p m, Camp Sunrise plans, departure at 10 30 Sunday, Visitors Day July 6 and Order of the Arrow ceremonies. It also names many youths planning to attend camp and those present in various groups.

Joseph LaCroix Bennington Barber’s Pond Road Harry Niles Raymond Joly West Court West Meadow Rounds Agency Pownall Moose James Harris Edward Messina Bruce Harris Jonathan Rounds Electronics Otto Raetz Tim Terry Raetz Camp Sunrise Orwell Pownal Alan Strobridge Leonard Duval Peter Roy Rolland Roy Order of the Arrow John and Karl David Grusendorf Robert Jerome St. Peter John Pudvar Ray Sweet Stepphen LaBonte Thomas Langlais Michael Lewis Burt Lucier Thomas Rhodes Richard Rogers George Rogers Jeffrey Rounds Thomas Otero Randy Moore Thomas Frost Gerald LaCroix Richard John Davis

North Bennington Homemakers Hold Picnic Event

The Villagers Homemakers Group plans a 6:30 tonight picnic at Mrs. Arthur Wickenden's house. Each two women should bring a covered dish or salad, and Mrs. Harold Riemann will speak on flower arranging.

Arthur Wickenden Harold Riemann

Vermont Craftsmen Open Season in Weston Exhibit

The Vermont Craftsmen open the 1966 season Friday in Weston with showcases from over 100 exhibitors. Items include jewelry, braided, woven and hooked rugs, handwoven fabrics, wood and metal crafts, ceramics, jams, jellies, pickles, baked goods, and more. Demonstrations headline weekends, with early displays by Francis Laliberte and the Gilmans of White River Junction. The Craft Shop, Grist Mill, and demonstrations run weekdays 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays 1 to 5 pm, inviting public participation.

Weston Vermont Helen C. Hart Vermont Craftsmen Vermont Guild of Francis Laliberte Hamilton

Dorset Marchen Skinner Visits South Portland Friends

Miss Joan Bowen of South Dor set visits in South Portland at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Zografos. Stephen Rosencrantz departs with his parents for New London Conn to begin Coast Guard Academy basic training. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Winter with daughters Anne and Jacqueline travel to Randolph Mass to visit friends. Jacqueline to attend Phillips Exeter Academy summer school. Mr. and Mrs. Dana Hart celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary with a planned Sunday picnic. Strawberry Fair proceeds total $344.75.

Joan Bowen South Dorset South Portland George Zografos Stephen Rosencrantz John Rosencrantz New London Jacqueline Phillips Exeter Academy Dana Hart

Troop 331 Shares Rabbit Raising Talk and Flag Sale

Roy Bostwick spoke on rabbit raising at a Troop 331 meeting in Shaftsbury highlighting its value. The group discussed selling three by five foot cotton flags with a six foot pole for 4 70 with proceeds funding camping gear for overnight trips. James Cole handles orders at 442-9425.

Shaftsbury Roy Bostwick North Bennington Road Bostwick John Cole Scout Committee Philip Roach Rutland Tim Wansbury Mark Boutin Searle Allen Tim Joe Baldwin Holy Cross Mallets Bay Lake Champlain

Fresh Air Fund Deadline Is This Saturday

Shaftsbury Mrs. Fred Stacy area chairman for the Fresh Air Fund says only a few invitations remain as the quota nears full. The deadline to invite a NYC child to spend two weeks in Bennington County is Saturday. Hosts may specify age 5 to 12, sex and race. Children come from low income NYC families with city streets as playgrounds. Recent hosts include Mr and Mrs Lundquist Sandgate, Mr and Mrs Crawford Arlington, and Mr and Mrs Lincoln Ludlow. Contact Mrs Stacy to invite a child.

Shaftsbury Fred Stacy Fresh Air Fund Bennington County New York City John Lundquist Sandgate Walter Crawford Arlington Stanley Lincoln Ludlow Stacy

Maryknoll Nun Assigned to Philippines Mission

Maryknoll Sister Mary Martha Molloy of South Dorset received her mission crucifix and assignment to the Philippines at a departure ceremony in Maryknoll New York. She trained as a nurse in Springfield and will join a Maryknoll order staffing one hospital and thirteen schools across Mindanao and Negros. The Maryknoll society, founded in 1912, now has over 1,600 sisters worldwide.

Maryknoll N.Y Mary Martha Edward L. Molloy South Dorset Philippines Springfield Mass Hospital School of Nursing Maryknoll Sisters Mindanao Manapla Negros Mary Joseph Rogers James A. Walsh Maryknoll Fathers Globe

Shaftsbury Couple Celebrate Diamond Anniversary

Shaftsbury Mr. and Mrs. Horace M. Galusha of Center Shaftsbury marked their diamond wedding anniversary at Sun Rise Acres farm. Married 60 years ago in Arlington, they hosted 100 guests including their three children seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A money tree and a cake honored the couple as flowers, gifts and a guestbook were shared by relatives.

Shaftsbury Horace M. Galusha Center Sun Rise Acres Galusha Nellie Sampson Hulet Arlington Charlotte Galusha Burlington James S Olive) Williamson North Bennington Warren H. Galusha Bennington James Fe, Williamson Alan F. Williamson Hampden Mass David Daniel Kenneth Deborah Cynthia Galusha Linda Susan Carol John Williamson James E. Williamson James Paul Williamson Alan Warren Galusha Orrin Husted Armonk N.Y Linda Williamson

Seaman Hosley Completes Seven Weeks Navy Training

Seaman Recruit Terry J. Hosley aged 20 son of Mr and Mrs David J Hosley Manchester Center has finished seven weeks of Navy basic training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois He was taught seamanship survival drills and basic subjects by experienced Navy petty officers Upon completion he will be assigned to a school shore station or ship based on classifications tests preferences and Navy needs.

Great Lakes Ill Terry J. Hosley David J. Hosley Manchester Center Navy Naval Training Center

Manchester Cadet at Fort Knox ROTC camp this summer

Manchester cadet Levering McCormick 22, son of Mr and Mrs John S McCormick, attends ROTC summer camp at Fort Knox Kentucky starting June 19. He studies at the University of Vermont. Mrs Christine Waller and daughter Sandra stay a week at North Truro Massachusetts on Cape Cod. Lindsey Tuttle, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis B Tuttle, joins them for the week.

Levering McCormick John S. McCormick Manchester Reserve Officer Training Corps Fort Knox University of Vermont Christine Waller Sandra North Truro Mass Cape Cod Lindsey Tuttle Lewis B. Tuttle

Lighting Bid Reoffered for Manchester Elementary School

Manchester School Board chairman Eugene Kayatta announced the lighting renovations contract at Manchester Elementary School will be re-offered after the initial bid of just over 10 000 from Dee's Electrical Service of Manchester Depot was withdrawn by operator Arthur Kilburn. The bid was flagged as unclear, prompting the move to invite out-of-town bidders, with hopes to finish to state standards by September.

Manchester Eugene V. Kayatta Dee Kayatta Arthur Kilburn Kilburn

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