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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1968

Page

6

Pownal Birth for Langlais Child and PTA Drive

A son, Scott Allen, was born March 16 at Putnam Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Chaffee of Pownal Center. Grandparents are Lawrence and Mrs. Chaffee and great grandparents Ira and Mrs. Chaffee of Pownal Center. A PTA membership drive continues with a meeting set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Center School followed by a social hour.

Scott Allen Putnam Memorial Hospital Conrad Chaffee Pownal Center Eileen Favreau Niagara Falls, N.Y Lawrence Chaffee Ira Chaffee Pownal

County 4 H Club Demonstrates Skills at Demonstrations

County 4 H members showcased skills in a series of demonstrations led by regional 4 H clubs including Roaring Branch Sunderland West Arlington Juniors Peruvian Girls Maplewood Dorset and Starlite. Leaders and participants from many towns attended and praised the coaching by Mrs John Coolidge and others.

Mt. Equinox Lynda Kinney South Dorset Peggy Abbot Linds O’leary Dorset John Coolidge Debra Putnam Stephanie Gould Denise Putnam Roaring Branch Sunderland Princess Crawford Ann Caley Katherine Hirsch Nancy Hagelberg West Arlington Monica Daley Brenda Lyons Suzie Hall Susan Cole Priscilla Colvin Marion Hall Leora Eaton Linda Sherman Kelli Hall Gladys Colvin Starlite Club Glenda Coolidge Maplewood 4-H Club

Manchester narcotics program cites no school marijuana incidents

Police Chief Dana L Thompson said there have been no marijuana smoking incidents at Manchester Elementary School or Burr and Burton Seminary, noting only off campus cases among Grade 7-12 students. Also reported are local bowling highs, church clothing drives, and Orvis flycasting plans featuring Manchester Center residents.

Dana L. Thompson Manchester Burr and Burton Seminary First Congregational Church Thompson

Pinewood Derby Winner Named at Shaftsbury Races

Billy Overlock won Shaftsbury Cub Scout Pack 331 annual Pinewood Derby at the elementary school amid lively crowd. Kevin Snow followed as runner up. David Moriarity presided. Dennis Dailey weighed cars. William Overlock was starter. Carl Easter and Richard Gallant judged finish. Den II led flag ceremony. Alan Cross and Carl Easter earned bear badges with gold arrows. Joe Crawford earned a wolf badge and a service star. Billy Overlock received perfect attendance pin. Michael Cooke earned wolf badge. all from Den I and Den IV members.

Shaftsbury Cub Scout Pack Billy Overlock Kevin Snow David Moriarity Donald Dailey William Overlock Carl Easter Richard Gallant den II Cere James Ryan Dennis Dailey Tim Richards Stacy

Lunch Menu Notes for Helene Thompson

Hot lunch menus list daily offerings from Monday to Friday with drinks and sides. Monday features a hot ham sandwich and orange juice to pears and milk. Tuesday offers spaghetti with meat sauce and hot rolls with peaches and milk. Wednesday provides stew with vegetables toasted cheese sandwich applesauce and milk. Thursday serves barbecued beef on a roll with corn and chocolate pudding and milk. Friday closes with tomato soup crackers tuna and celery sandwich peas and chocolate cake with frosting.

Bathhouse Demolished at Lake Paran for New Facility

NORTH BENNINGTON residents learn the venerable bath house at Lake Paran was bulldozed this week leaving ashes. Paran Recreations directors plan a site assessment for a new facility to be ready for the 1967 swimming season and will meet again on Sunday March 24 at noon.

Progress on Practical Arts Center At BBS Noted

Manchester project to convert former St Pauls Church on Seminary Avenue into Burr and Burton Seminary practical arts center with a total cost of 50 000 to 70 000. New faculty appointments Elizabeth Trachte and Ferris OConnell announced to staff home economics and industrial arts. The center will include drafting, woodworking, metalworking, electricity and more, with 15 000 of power equipment and a lengthened school day to 8 15 to 3 05.

Manchester St. Paul’s Seminary Avenue Burr and Burton Seminary Manchester Pta BBS Carl Rice E.H. Henry Elizabeth Trachte Arlington Ferris O’connell Londonderry College of the City of New York O’connell Rice Diocese of Vermont Bennington PTA St. Paul’s Church Miller

County plans seek federal aid for Bennington study

Manchester Henry B van Loon announced a 73700 planning and development study for Bennington County has cleared the state and heads to Washington. The 13 town commission hired Technical Planners Associates of New Haven and Stowe. Towns have raised 7400 so far. State funds would total 17100 and HUD would provide 49180.

Manchester Bennington County Washington Henry B. van Loon Technical Planners Associates New Haven

North Bennington Charity Supper At Baptist Church

An old-fashioned chicken and biscuit supper with sides and homemade pie will be held at the North Bennington Baptist Church this Saturday. Two seatings at 5 30 and 6 30 will offer meals with proceeds aiding the new Sunday School rooms building fund. Committee members include Mrs. Leo Maxon Mrs. Robert Mackey Mrs. Bernard Whitman and Keith Young.

North Bennington Baptist Church Leo Maxon Robert Mackey Bernard Whitman Keith Young

UVM Admissions and Local Family News

Catherine Mann has been accepted at UVM for fall and Phoebe Myhrum will attend the UVM nursing school. Mr and Mrs Clarence Michaelis and family are spending time at their home here. Local contact Peru Alice Dibble 824 5407 listed.

Peru Alice Dibble Catherine Mann UVM Phoebe Myhrum UVM Nursing School Mrs Clarence Michaelis

Readsboro Village Nominates Incumbents for April 16

Readsboro votes by village caucus nominating all incumbents for the April 16 election at Readsboro Central School. Incumbents named include Carmen Landy president and department heads along with auditors and Citizens Committee members. Mrs Cristofolini becomes village treasurer replacing Frank Ross who resigned due to ill health after 45 years. Nominations close March 25 and papers are available from Mrs Cristofolini.

Readsboro Readsboro Central School Carmen Landy Thomas Maroni Arthur Cassatti John Birch Jr Rita Lapine Aldo Cristofolini John Maroni Arthur Eccher Jr James Bolognani Perley Ross Citizens Committee Cristofolini Frank Ross John Bonner Anthony Caruso Clen Rizileri Comal George Graziola Brattleboro

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