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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1971

Page

8

Hoosick Falls school board approves resignations and hires

Hoosick Falls Central School directors accepted veteran teacher Mary Chisholm’s 31 year service retirement and hired Paula Keatley of Providence to teach first grade. Norma Cunningham moves to third grade. Bond work costs 1734 dollars and two banks named as paying agents. A special taxpayers’ meeting on March 29 will vote on buying a bus and wagons to maximize state aid. Superintendent’s Conference Day set for March 31 with parent conferences. Albany trip for board and district officials scheduled that evening.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Board of Education Hoosick Falls Central School Mary Chisholm Chisholm Paula Keatley Providence R.I Norma Cunningham Sykes, Galloway and Dickeman New York National Commercial Bank and Trust Company of Albany The Bank of New York Philip Leonard Albany Brubacker Hall State University Ira Fisk Harry Harrison Arthur Smith John Frier

Arlington Girl Scout groups unite for mother daughter meeting

Five Arlington troops held a joint event at Bailey Hall East Arlington with Mrs. Gilbert Wilcox as mistress of ceremonies. Scouts performed a flag ceremony led by Betsy Rice Donna Grey Beverly Masi Brenda Hoyt Cheryl Bentley Jean Boyce Paula Smith Judy Smith Susan Wilcox and more.

Arlington George Hess Edward Knight Earl LaBatt Fred McGuire Richard Brown Iva Jane Towery Ellery Lawrence

Manchester selectmen discuss news media during meeting

Manchester selectmen faced media criticism from Manchester Journal reporter Jim Gall and avoided direct rebuke of The Voice and The Bennington Banner. Gall urged no response to an editorial in The Voice condemning parking ticket policies and labeling Manchester as not hospitable for a resort community.

Charles Bonenti Manchester Selectmen Manchester Journal The Voice Bennington Banner Journal Jim Gall the Voice Raylene Cornell Ralph Fleming Jr Clyde Bryant Jr Banner Gall Ameden Winhall Manchester Selectmen Oakley Porter Bryant Dorset

Hoosick Rescue Squad field day set for June 4 5 6

Hoosick Falls New York plans a three day field day at Barton Avenue athletic field with fire company demonstrations music parade entertainment skits films clowns and rides. An auction on June 5 will raise funds for the Rescue Squad and a future headquarters rebuild. Donations and booth rentals are being organized.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Hoosick Rescue Squad Barton Avenue Royal Howard Weir- Reynolds Dennis Callahan Second Street Thomas Nugent

Shaftsbury Property Transfers and Town Actions Report

Shaftsbury town records show transfers including Jepson to Irving Lee on White Creek Road and Vallie to Cannell on East Rod and Gun Club, with various other deeds around Route 67 and Route 7. The town clerk’s office will close March 18 for a conference. dog licenses are due by April 1 with fees $2 for males and spayed females, $6 for unspayed females. The board addressed trailer park enforcement, Coca Cola’s planned distribution plant at Dufresne Pond Road and Route 1130 Manchester, and planning commission appointments pending.

Cathleen Harwood Paul M. Jepson Irving Lee Manchester White Creek Road Thurston T Clara H. Hulet Christian G. Cannell Rod and Gun Club Road Julius R Angela H. Vallie Louis Sr Rose Montibello Emma Berrian Shaftsbury Rena F. Christie Richard and Joan Blake Bennington Elm Street William E Mildred P. Dailey William E. Jr Mary S. Dailey North Bennington White Creek Frederick E Glenna M. Harvey Leo Sherwin Donald J. Dailey the Hollow Road Porter William Bischoff Everett Cole Fleming Gall Selectmen Coca- Cola Corp District Environmental Commission Dufresne Pond Road Route Rutland S. Coca Cola Dufresne Road Town Planning Commission Harold Benson

Rutland Day Care Receives $275,000 Federal Grant

Rutland has been awarded a $275,000 federal grant under the family assistance plan pilot program in Vermont. The Rutland Area Coordinated Child Care Committee will use the funds to serve about half of the roughly 456 eligible children in the region. Gov. Davis noted Vermont had 143 licensed day care centers last month, up from 36 two years ago.

Rutland UPI Vermont Rutland Area Davis

Severson narrowly wins Hoosick Falls mayor race

In Hoosick Falls Village, Mayor Richard A. Severson of the People's Party wins re-election by 27 votes over former Mayor Leo J. Albowicz. Severson 812, Albowicz 785, with Independent Party trustees gaining control on a 5 to 1 margin. Recount set for 7:30 tonight after requests by Independent trustees Shiland and Baker.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Richard A. Severson Leo J. Albowicz Severson People’s Party Albowicz Independent Party Police Justice William Fitzpatrick Independent Alfred Eberle Peoples Harold Crowley Robert Shiland William Baker

Local notes from South Cambridge and area events

South Cambridge visits with the Norrays in Schenectady while Crystal Clover 4-H holds an area demonstration day at White Creek. Bruce Baker reports Army discharge. Lind family mourns death at Belle Road. Pleasant Valley Grange schedules March 19 meeting with gifts for Pomona Grange on March 20. United Methodist churches in Eagle Bridge circuit plan a joint service March 21 with Sunday school at 9 and confirmation class Saturday at 1. Leukemia Society fund drive sees South Cambridge church youth volunteering in March.

White Creek Eagle Bridge United Methodist Church Oswald A. Muller North Hoosick Circuit Leukemia Society of America South Cambridge

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