Maplewood 4 Hers Demonstrate Projects at Dorset Church
In Dorset and East Rupert 16 of 21 Maplewood 4 H members presented 12 projects for judging in the vestry of the United Church. First prize went to Glenda Coolidge and Cindy Stannard for Winter Garden. Linda O’Leary earned second for cosmetic gift making. Bonnie Carpenter and Lindsay Tuttle shared third for a wood pen holder and papier mache finger ring. Honorable mention was given to Shirley Taft and Vickie Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorset
United Church of
Dorset and
East Rupert
Maplewood 4-H
Edward Slanetz
Burton Harrington
Calvin Skinner
Glenda Coolidge
Cindy Stannard
Winter Garden
Linda O’leary
Bonnie Carpenter
Lindsay Tuttle
Shirley Taft
Vickie Baker
Hoosick Falls Community News Highlights and Local Events
Aerial surveys of Hoosick Falls are being sold by the 1969 Yearbook Staff at Hoosick Falls Central School with William Peckham as faculty advisor. The Fire Dept met at the Community House for a routine meeting replacing one missed in February. Linda Johnson has been accepted at Vermont College and Colby Junior College for fall. The Bromley Junior Ski Program is extended here. About 90 HFCS students attended Romeo and Juliet in Bennington. Maplewood 4-H leaders include Mrs. Coolidge, Mrs. King, Mrs. Kinney, Mrs. Brace, and Mrs. Corum acting as organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
Rochester
Hoosick Falls Central School
William Peckham
Fire Dept
Paul Eaton
Peru
Route 11
Linda Johnson
William Johnson
Burr and Burton
Vermont College
Montpelier
Colby Junior College
N.H
Bromley
Bennington
Harte Theatre
Theresa Bovey
Sharon Bovey
Patty Harney
Kim Roberts
Chris Harney
Debbie Sheldon
Ellen Burke
Joan Tarbel
Maplewood
John Coolidge
Joseph King
Edwin Kinney
Wendelle Brace
Jesse Corum
Whippets in West Arlington
In West Arlington two whippets named Robert and Cleopatra live with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Doehrer. The pair, like their owners, moved from Bridgeport, Connecticut, and thrive in brisk walks along the Battenkill. Both dogs are light grey and white, known for speed and sight hunting, with sweaters for winter, and they attract neighbors during warmer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Arlington
Robert
Cleopatra
Ernest Doehrer
Cleo
Jan
Ernie
Battenkill
Robert and
Ernest Doeher
Doeher
Hopkins Memorial Forest Reverts to Williams College
The Hopkins Memorial Forest in Williamstown 1 625 acres reverts to Williams College from the U S Department of Agriculture after Forest Service experiments ended in 1967 and vacated April 15, 1968. Campus planner Daniel Kiley will study best uses, with plans to sell the northeast tract to Walter Beinecke Jr. this year. Major Hopkins legacy, land history, and research on hybrid poplars, ashes, maples, and reforestation are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
Mass
Hopkins Memorial
Williams College
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Williams
Charles A. Foehl, Jr
Daniel Kiley
College
Frank Cunningham
Walter Beinecke, Jr
New York
Beinecke
Richard H. Beinecke
Hopkins Memorial Forest
Massachusetts
New York State
Vermont
M. Theresa B. Hopkins
Amos Lawrence Hopkins
Major Hopkins
Mark Hopkins
Major
Boys’ Club
State Fish and Game Division
Foehl
Arlington Fire Holds Annual Dinner
The Arlington Fire Co held its annual dinner at Fisher Elementary School Saturday evening for firemen and their wives. The Green Mountain Diner donated the roast beef main course in gratitude for volunteer service. The Arlington High School FHA girls served as waitresses under Mrs. Arnold Wilcox. Fire Chief Charles Becker and his wife and Fire Captain Howard Dailey and his wife attended as guests. Kenneth Smith thanked Don Pickering and presented C Lee Marsh a wrist watch and honorary fire chief badge as Marsh recently retired after 10 years as chief. Mrs Marsh received a pin for work on the red phone. Earl Prouty and Greg Wright delivered 10 dinners to former firefighters unable to attend. A expo 67 and Spring Fishing in Canada film were shown by C Lee Marsh. Maureen Markham of Troy spent a week vacation with Mr and Mrs Albert O'Neil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Fire Co
Fisher
Green Mountain
Arlington High School Fha
Arnold Wilcox
Charles Becker
Shaftsbury
Howard Dailey
Manchester
Kenneth Smith
Arlington
Don Pickering
Woodford Selectmen Discuss Bridges and Route 9 Work
Woodford selectmen reviewed Long Trail road bridge conditions with Merle Becker noting legal dirt road loads at 24000 pounds. They told William Lauzon to inform loggers of limits. Residents asked about Route 9 highway finishing. state letter says work will resume after snow melt to meet state specs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodford
Long Trail
Merle Becker
Selectman
Selectmen
William Lauzon
Stanley Barbeau
Joseph Russell
Charles Dewey
Woodford Hollow
Hoag Family Shower for Miss Margaret Hoag in Hoosick Falls
Miss Margaret Hoag was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Sunday March 16 at North Hoosick Community Hall hosted by Mrs. Vincent LeBlanc and Mrs. Burton Luke. Attendees from Hudson Falls Salem Troy Breese Hollow East Hoosick Hoosick Falls Adams Mass and Walloomsac brought gifts. Miss Hoag will wed Edward LaFortune of Troy on April 19 at Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls. both are X-ray technicians at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hoag
North Hoosick
Vincent LeBlanc
Burton Luke
LeBlanc
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ramona Hitchcock
Skinner
Edith Beaumont
Harold Peters
North Adams
Redmond Street
Alice Dibble
Whippets
Ernie Doehrer
Bridgeport
Conn
N.Y
Torrey Kennel
Carlisle
Doehrers
Hamilton Beach
Jeep
Glenn Motor CO
North Bennington Rd
Pleasant St
USDA
Boston
Firest Service
Arlington Fire
Maureen Markham
Troy, N.Y
Albert O’neil
State Highway Department
Swift's Premium
DAISY
Ines Bes
Walker
Walloomsac
Gordon Hoag
Alice B. Fitzgerald
Berlin
Ry H
Firestone
Economy Auto Stores, Inc
Main ST
Bennington, VT
Petti
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