Church Women To Aid University in Japan
Bennington Council of United Church Women sponsors a March 19 food sale to benefit the International Christian University in Japan. Proceeds support the 1965 Project for an institute studying Christianity and culture and future graduate humanities programs, with a bi lingual Japanese English university attracting students from 18 nations. Local committee includes Marejon Hardy chair and several society members. sale details to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Council of
United Church Women
International Christian University
Japan
Women’s Planning Committee
The
University Foundation
Asia
Far East
Mare Jon Hardy
George Jenkins
Robert Gibbs
Florence Moore
James Horne
Harold Riemann
Carl Jolivette
L. W. Gillette
Retired Persons Chapter Gets Official Charter
The Southern Vermont Chapter of the AARP marks its first anniversary with a charter ceremony at Bennington Free Library. From 36 charter members, the group has grown nearly threefold and serves eight Vermont towns, two in nearby counties, and adjacent states. Judge Margaret Lillie will speak and Armand J. Bouteiller will present the national charter. All 55 plus residents are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Vermont
American Association of Retired Persons
AARP
Bennington
Washington, D.C
Guy Harmon
Ethel Percy Andrus
National Retired Teachers Association
Vermont
Burlington
Armand J. Bouteiller
Massachusetts
Margaret Lillie
Kristensen to Speak at Benhi PTA on March 16
John G. Kristensen of Guilford a state Board of Education member will address Bennington High School PTA on March 16 discussing Regional School Districts as a path to higher quality education. The public is invited. Kristensen chairs education task forces and has a Brattleboro law firm role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Kristensen
Guilford
State Board of Education
Bennington
PTA
Frederick B. Wolf
Kristensen
New Yorker
Brattleboro
Ursinus College
Collegeville
Harvard
Guilford School Board
Vermont
Brattleboro Union School
Kristensen, Cummings and Price
No Directive Issued Yet On Walloomsac Pollution
The Vermont Water Resources Board has not issued a directive for the Walloomsac River pollution by Vermont Tissue Paper Co Inc, according to the department's chief executive officer. A definitive step is expected soon as investigations proceed and officials coordinate abatement plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinold H. Thieme
Banner
Thieme
Walloomsac
Vermont 67A
Yates Transfer to Union Carbide Cleveland Office
Hervey F. Yates, Bennington works office manager for Union Carbide Consumer Products, will move to the Cleveland offices as assistant director of accounting and budgeting. A.J. Parisi from Fremont, Ohio, will replace him. transfer effective mid May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hervey F. Yates
Bennington
Union Carbide Corporation
Cleveland
Ohio
Yates
A.J. Parisi
Fremont
Union Carbide
Asheboro
N.C
Charlotte, N.C
Marcella
Putnam St
Area Obituaries in Manchester Area
Frederick Wyman 44 died of a heart attack at home in Manchester He was born July 29 1920 and a World War II veteran He survived by his widow Mrs Maisie Wyman two daughters a grandson a sister and a brother Funeral services were set for Wednesday at 2 pm at Brewster Funeral Home with cremation to follow Katherine Connell 83 widow of Charles Connell died Sunday at Bennington hospital A Zion Episcopal Church service is planned for Thursday at 2 pm in Manchester Center Burial will be at Factory Point Cemetery She is survived by a son Philip of Sarasota Florida and a single sister Friends may call Wednesday evening at the Brewster Funeral Home in Manchester Center
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
American Legion Post
Arlington
Veterans of Foreign Wars of
Maisie Wyman
Cheryl Wyman
Manchester Center
Joseph Galente
Albany, N.Y
Gertrude Donahue
Needham
Mass
Joseph
Jerome Hevey
First Congregational Church of
Brewster Funeral Home
Katherine Connell
Charles Connell
Bennington Hospital
Zion Episcopal Church
Robert L. Clayton
Factory Point Cemetery
Great Barrington
Philip
Sarasota
Fla
Hoosick Falls Couple Wed At Immaculate Conception
Mary Hewson daughter of East Hoosick residents married Arnold Jones son of Hoosick Falls. ceremony by Rev Lawrence Gerrity OSA at Immaculate Conception with 180 guests at Grange Hall Hoosick. Bridal party wore royal blue brocade satin and pink carnation bouquets. They will reside on Third Street Hoosick Falls after a Florida honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Mary Hewson
William Hewson Jr
East Hoosick
Arnold Jones
John Jones
Hoosick
Lawrence J. Gerrity
O.S.A
Raleigh Tatro
Grange Hall
Jean Hewson
Margaret Hoag
Penny Mee Keon
Lester Goodeermore
William Wade
North Petersburg
Warren Jones
St. Mary’s Academy
Hoosick Falls Central School
Dodge Fibers Corp
Florida
Third Street
New Englanders Meet To Conserve Conn River Basin
Amherst Mass. 75 New England civic leaders state officials business and conservation experts attend a three day seminar on Land and Water Use for Tomorrow's Living in the Connecticut River Basin. The event funded by a U S Public Health Service grant aims to boost community understanding for effective action and will be followed by citizens schools in New England. Attendees from Vermont include Justin Brande Otter Creek Watershed Association Richard M Brett Natural Resources Council Philip B Chase Rutland Recreation and Parks Dept Mrs C J Dowers Vermont League of Women Voters Carl F Gordon Northeastern Vermont Development Association Mrs Jane B Hobson American Association of University Women and Donald C Rowan Greater Vermont Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Mass
League of Women Voters Education Fund
New Engeland
Lord Jeffrey Inn
Connecticut River
U.S. Public Health Service
Connecticut Valley
New England
Vermont
Justin Brande
Otter Creek
Cadet Girl Scouts Earn Area Marian Award at Sacred Heart
Cadet Girl Scouts from Troops 10 and 26 receive the Marian Award in a ceremony at Sacred Heart Church led by Rev. Joseph Wiseman. The event marks the first Marian Award in the Bennington area, with many parents and troop members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Bennington
Sacred Heart Church
Joseph Wiseman
CSC
Sacred Heart Parish
Sacred Heart
St. Francis de Sales
Janet Young
Margaret Roy
Michele Pietryka
Sharon Shea
Mary Roy
Elizabeth Betit
Linda Cranston
Mary Humphrey
Gail Kelly
Lana LaBlanc
Cindy Latif
Green Mt. Club To Rebuild Two Shelters Plan Hikes
At the Bennington section annual meeting decisions included allocating local and state funds to rebuild two Long Trail overnight shelters. Plans call for two hikes and two work outings in spring, with details to be finalized by the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Mt. Club
Bennington
Green Mountain Club
Bennington thrift shop sale lists assorted items and turnout
Thrift shop inventory includes a quilt pillow pinking shears curtains a training seat plastic chair covers a blue coat and more with requests for rugs heater high chair bread tins crocks shoes chairs dressers lamps and jewelry. Recent workers Phyllis Cross Sally Adams Juna Fuller Peggy Haug with a fall schedule to be set later. Offic ers reelected president Earl L Patterson vice president Robert L Hagerman secretary Marion Hardy treasurer Hazel Bullock about 20 attended the annual supper at Old Bennington Schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbsey Twins
Phyllis Cross
Sally Adams
Juna Fuller
Peggy Haug
Earl L. Patterson
Overlea Road
Robert L. Hagerman
Main St
Marion Hardy
Shaftsbury
Hazel Bullock
Williamstown
Mass
Bennington
Benhi Class of 40 Sets 25th Reunion Plans
Plans move ahead for the 25th reunion of Bennington High School class of 1940. A committee including Mae Jeskie, Henry Hansen, and George Salem coordinates notices and date and place. Members with address changes since 1960 are asked to contact committee members to ensure timely notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington High School
Mae Jeskie
Beech St
Henry Hansen
Burchess Road
George Salem
Main Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hamilton L. Shields
S. Whitney Dickey
United Counseling Service
Bennington County
Joseph Lo Piccolo
UCS
Church Women To Aid University In
Pemnay
Drysdale’s
Retired Persons Chapter
Dickinson
Benmont Ave
H.F. Yates
Idaho Falls
Idaho
UPI
Lyle Bowen
Bowen
Neal Frederick Wyman
Son of
Frederick and
Lula (Mears) Wyman
New
Denise Betit
Gayle Racicot
Mary Burgess
Carolyn Chaloux
Linda Holden
Dawn Thibodeau
Susan Stone
Judy Therriault
Patricia Harrington
Barbara Bailey
Darlene Berard
Donna Boutin
Christine Belanger
Sue Maron
Jean Kalinowski
Francis LaBlanc
Paul Petras
Raymond Betit
Carole Hayes
Donald Humphrey
Marden Roy
Lawrence Ibey
Father Wiseman
Denise Bett
Kathryn King
Vicki Therriault
Donna Cornell
Kathleen Betit
Helen Galipeau
Thrift Shop
Benhi
Galahad
Sacred Heart Troops
Bennington Catholic High School
Catamount Girl
Charles W. Thompson Jr
Madeline Gifford
Vermont Girl Scout Council
Arthur Cole
Richard H. Dwyer
Catamount
Donald Humphreys
Brownie
George Lincourt
Roger Cole
John Berard
Wayne King
Ann Lundergan
John Stone Jr
Henry Plante
Washington
American Road Builders Association
Congress
Volkswagen
Hunt St
Monument Motors
Mcnnington, Vermont
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