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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1964

Page

5

Manikin and Minikin charms Arlington High PTA

The Arlington Eagle reports on the one act play Manikin and Minikin by Alfred Kreymberg presented for the March PTA meeting. Cheryl Blair and Donna Radziejewski portrayed the statues-like figures, with staging and costumes praised.

China Dolls Donna Radziejewski Cheryl Blair Arlington High School Thespians PTA Doyle Alfred Kreymberg Manikin Minikin John Secor Neil Knapp Michael Zimmer Alan Mears Joanne King Kathleen Kenny Mary Margaret Henning Pam Blair Linda James Curt Albee Connie Radziejewski Helen Aaron Melinda Pelham Judy Pike Ann Brush Carol Leonard Susan Garneau George Fisher Green Mountain Restaurant Prouty’s Antiques of Sunderland Thomas Ranney

Good Life Retiring John Clement Last Searsburg Farmer

Searsburg man John Clement retires at 80 as the last active farmer lumberman and sugar maker in town. A native of Searsburg he lived a life of seasonal work from hogs and cattle to potatoes oats and fodder plus lumbering, through which he defined a way of life and local history. He grew up near The Maples on Crozier farm and walked to Eames School each day, with farm chores shaping his fitness.

Searsburg John Clement Clement Crosier Farm Warren LeRay Albert Noel Eames South Road Clara Day John Readsboro Stamford Wilmington Bennington Sev

Wilmington Village Caps Tax Rate At Fifty Cents

In Wilmington Village amid bad weather 60 voters approved cutting the tax rate from 65 to 50 cents for each dollar of the grand list to fund police protection and snow removal. Trustees were to seek an extra $1,000 from town officials, snow removal discretion remained with village trustees, and three-year terms were set for several local officers.

Wilmington Philip Ware Roger Maynard Raymond Lovay Rufus Horton Porter Farwell Howard Mills Lovay Farwell

North Bennington church ban quet and scout notices

The North Bennington Baptist Church holds a father and son banquet March 14 at 6 30 p m in the social rooms with a roast beef supper. Tickets from Robert Peckham Mackey Rackliffe or Mrs Shaw. Southside Circle meets March 18 at Mrs Leo Maxon home 7 30 p m silent auction items needed. Scouts seek sewing help for uniform kits led by Mrs Bruce LaVigne. Norshaft Senior Girl Scout troop to attend a Senior Scout Con-

North Bennington Baptist Church Robert Peckham Robert Mackey Earlon Rackliffe Stanley Shaw Southside Circle of the Baptist Church Leo Maxon Clave Cliffside Burlington Bruce la Vigne

Pownall Local Troopers Head to White River Junction Disaster Area

The Pownall Local members of the Auxiliary State Police Marcel Langlais Harold Hicks Francis Sheridan and Siegfried Tolle depart for White River Junction declared a disaster area. Commissioner Baumann asks Bennington unit to aid traffic control during the weekend after a CD meeting and Rutland issuance of regulation uniforms.

Auxiliary State Police Marcel A. Langlais Harold P. Hicks Francis Sheridan Siegfried Tolle White River Junction William H. Baumann

Local Notices From Vermont Churches And Community Events

A bulletin of social notes from East Arlington and surrounding towns lists residents visiting hospitals and relatives including Cavendish and Bennington. Funeral attendees from multiple towns gather for Harry Ward's service in North Bennington in January after police training. The Wesleyan Class of Pownal Methodist Church sponsors a rummage sale to fund a floor project. March church events include a Personal Dilemma lesson, Youth Fellowship, Advocates meeting, Lenten service, Easter choir prep, and a Wesleyan Advocate class attendance contest with a victory supper on March 20.

Pownal Methodist Church Otis Dorman Harry W. Beals Sr James H. Bagley Youth Fellowship Christian Advocates James Quinn Miriam Sanborn Pownal - Petersburg - Taconic Valley William O’dell Wesleyan Advocate Advocates

Hoosick Falls News and Village Board Actions

Hoosick Falls student Donna Therriault was hospitalized at Albany Medical Center after a prolonged illness. The St Patrick's Day social at Hoosick Falls Elks Club features corned beef and cabbage, music by Paul Kreiger and Paul Trio, with tickets from William Murphy. Village Board discussed disreputable property at 5 First St and accepted the resignation of longtime water plant chief John Hughes. Woodcock Bros. of Smiths Basin dug test holes for extra village water.

Donna Therriault Hoosick Falls Central School Hilaire Therriault Abbot Street Albany Medical Center Donna Hoosick Falls Lodge of Elks Paul Kreiger Paul Trio William J. Murphy Larry Lasser Hoosick Falls N.Y First St Harold Cutler Cutler John J Brock) Hughes Water Committee Woodcock Bros. of Smiths Basin, N.Y

North Bennington Voters to Act on Tax Rate Tuesday

North Bennington voters decide at the March 17 village meeting on a 2.30 total village and highway tax if two articles pass. The budget totals 30,597 with 14,200 for highway and 16,397 for general expenses plus five cent surcharges for a new village truck and fire truck sinking fund.

North Bennington Water Street

Battenkill Grange hosts baking contest winners

Mrs. Clarence Decker Jr. won first prize for cinamon rolls at the Battenhill Grange baking contest held March 4 in Grange Hall. Abbey Baker took second with East Arlington resident E J Curran finishing third. In the juvenile division Kathy Clayton led, Kathy Davis second, Debby King third, with Mrs George Cooledge in charge and Mrs Al Clayton as juvenile matron. Members set a meeting at Grange Hall March 15 at 8 p.m.

Clarence Decker Jr Battenhill Grange Grange Hall Abbey Baker E.J. Curran East Arlington Kathy Clayton Kathy Davis Debby King George Cooledge Home Economics al Clayton Battenkill Grange West Arlington

Women of St James to Hear Mission Talk and Film

The Women of St James meet March 16 at 8 p.m. in church rooms with speaker Mrs James B Campbell addressing The Second Mile of Caring, followed by a Puerto Rico film. The American Legion hosts a chicken pie supper Saturday at 6 p.m. in Legion rooms for members and guests.

St. James James B. Campbell Missions and Supply Puerto Rico The American Legion Legion

1-40 Club Meeting In Shaftsbury Clubrooms

The 1-40 Club will meet at 8 p.m. at the clubrooms with Mrs. Mae Reed as hostess.

Mae Reed

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