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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1963
Page
5
Manchester Chamber of Commerce directors met for four hours to preliminarily appraise a realistic operating budget after town officials refused an appropriation. The dues reassessment will be discussed in an open May meeting, with the board to meet twice monthly until finances improve.
Manchester moves to maintain the current school program after a tax cut at town meeting. One male physical education teacher will be hired while Dorset rejected sharing staff. The district faces an $1,100 gap to balance the budget, with a total $8,400 tax reduction and hopes for grand list growth to cover it. New board member Dr. Clifford B. Harwood joins two incumbents. Advertising has drawn 40 teaching applicants from across the country attracted by the district’s salary schedule and Resort town status.
Christopher Swezey was elected chairman at a Selectmen meeting in Manchester. Ferdinand Bongartz's election over Clyde Bryant Sr. is being challenged for ballot defects, possibly prompting a new town meeting. The Board prepared to rule on legality after notices and appeals, with appointments and town officials updated and planning boards discussed. An Altar Rosary Society Hat Party was announced for March 20 in Berlin.
Wilmington and Dover community clubs met for sewing projects and planning at Town Road Apartments and school events. The 4-H group prepares for the Brattleboro county review on April 20, and the Girl Scouts and Ladies Aid Society held meetings with upcoming events and donations. Over 300 children received oral Sabin Type II vaccine at Deerfield Valley Health Center with a May 1 clinic planned for Type II. St Patrick’s Variety Show in Cambridge and Dorset PTA Round and Square Dance were announced for March 22 and tonight respectively.
Twenty three members of the Pownal Pioneers 4-H Club gathered for a monthly business meeting at the home of leaders Mr and Mrs A Coleman Mason. Project sessions were scheduled for sewing and cooking March 16 at 10 am electricity March 20 at 7 pm forestry March 18 at 7 pm and needle work March 21 at 7 pm at the Lingner home. Refreshments were served by Sandra Patterson Gregory Heil and Donald Armstrong. Next meeting set for April 3.
The district play contest at Whittingham High School in Jacksonville features North Bennington High School with The Ugly Duckling by A A Milne. Cast includes Holden Nowak Houran Harrington Kenyon Lancour Stacy. stage manager Ronald Gratz. Also announced: local civic meetings, Girl Scout cookie sale, Triangle Home Demonstration Club, and church notes. Diane Gauthier, a North Bennington native, earns scholastic honor at College of Saint Rose.
Four Hoosick Falls Central School teens form the Hoosick Falls Blue Keys amateur radio club. WB2ESO station calls, equipment includes SX-140 HalliCraft receiver and Ranger II transmitter. Advisor James Wahler is licensed. club teaches code theory and helps members pass exams. Meetings weekly in a school storage room studio.
Hilltop 4-H Club members met at Shaftsbury Elementary School on March 9 with ten present. Susan Thompson joined, Aileen Shea attended as guest, and Edith Stockwell explained Easter Seals delivery. Volunteers ferried the group to visit friends and neighbors.
The Yankee Doodlers of Arlington host a record hop at Arlington High School to raise funds for the musical unit. Harold's One Man Band from Manchester provides music, and the dance starts at 8 with tickets at the door.
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