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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1970

Page

3

Artworks donated to Putnam Memorial Hospital

The Southern Vermont Art Center in Manchester donated four paintings to Putnam Memorial Hospital. Arthur Jones of Dorset contributed Green Valley and Old Pines by Leo Ehrich of Arlington. all will adorn the hospital’s fourth floor extended care unit. The gifts include Sunny Day by Virginia Webb and Hill Top Farm by James Montague. Jones portrays Mt Equinox in Green Valley.

Green Valley Arthur Jones Dorset Old Pines Leo Ehrich Arlington Putnam Memorial Hospital Southern Vermont Art Center Manchester Robert D. Stout Virginia Webb Manchester Depot Hill Top Farm James Montague Jones Mt. Equinox

Edinburgh principal apologizes to suspended boys over long hair

Education Department officials joined talks after nine boys were suspended for long hair. Principal Francis Boyle apologized saying he made a mistake and that Lent would help him reflect.

Edinburgh Scotland UPD Francis Boyle Boyle Education Department

UVM Seeks Patrons To Finance Champlain Festival

University of Vermont President Lyman S. Rowell announced plans to enlist patrons to underwrite the Champlain Shakespeare Festival. Established in 1959, the festival has been subsidized by UVM beyond ticket and ad revenue and plays in the Flem ing Museum arena theatre. It has attracted over 90 percent of capacity over 11 seasons, though theatre size limits full subsidy.

UVM Champlain Shakespeare Festival Burlington University of Vermont Lyman S. Rowell North America the Fleming Museum Rowell

Seniors Dinner and Event at Heritage House Prominent Crowd

The Cambridge piece notes Senior Citizens Club dinner with 40 members at Heritage House, led by treasurer Mildred Houran. Guest speaker was Mrs. Nedra Hager, center director, with a style show by Country Casuals and a bouquet to Mrs. Wendell Carey. Officers at head table included Ruth Jackson, Mable Cook, Ethel Vance, and Houran. Later guests socialized and played cards.

Senior Citizens Club Heritage House Mildred Houran Nedra Hager Senior Citizens Center Wendell Carey Ruth Jackson Mable Cook Ethel Vance Houran

Several Hurt In Accidents Over Weekend

State Police reported six accidents over the weekend due to icy roads. An 18 year old Bennington youth, Willard H. Morse, suffered severe head and internal injuries when his 1960 Oldsmobile left the road near Beech Street School, striking two trees. Morse was transported from Putnam Memorial Hospital to Albany Medical Center. a 17 year old passenger, Susan Gundrum, had minor bruises. Additional crashes included a 1968 Jeep in Woodford, a 1962 Studebaker in Pownal, a 1968 Saab in Rupert, and two Searsburg incidents with a 1960 Chevrolet pickup and two cars colliding nearby. all drivers escaped injury except Morse.

Bennington South Stream Road Beech Street Willard H. Morse LeBlanc Aenue Morse Putnam Memorial Hospital Albany Medical Center Susan Gundrum Grafton N.Y Route 9 Woodford Gladys E. Geissler Drums U.S. 7 Pownal Studebaker Beverly N. Cascio Race View Route 153 Rupert State Line Herbert A. Knapp Asbury Park N.J Sleep Hollow Road Searsburg John L. Kilbride Peter B. Baginsky Waban Mass Joseph G. Penney Gardner Penny

Free Press endorses Davis for second term in Vermont

Vermont's Burlington Free Press endorses Gov. Deane Dene Davis for a second two year term ahead of primaries and general election. The unsigned editorial notes state Sen. Leo O'Brien's entry and criticizes Lt. Gov. Thomas Hayes as lacking stability and common sense.

Burlington UPI Vermont Deane Dene Davis Burlington Free Press Leo O’brien South Burlington O’brien Thomas Hayes Candime Davis

Faure Requiem to be performed at Congregational Church

A full performance of Gabriel Faure's Requiem will occur Thursday March 26 at 7 30 p m during Maundy Thursday services at Second Congregational Church Hillside Street. Conducted by Mrs R H van der Linde with organist R H van der Linde, the choir includes church members and eight town singers. Soloists are Jane Hayden and baritones Paul Bohne Jr and Howard C Estes. The seven movement Latin work emphasizes liturgical use and ends with In Paradisum.

Gabriel Faure Second Congregational Church Hillside Street R.H. van der Linde Bennington Jesus Faure

Remind readers to support Red Cross fund drive

A notice urges donations to the annual Red Cross campaign. Until solicited, residents can mail gifts to Red Cross 550 Main St or drop them off in person. The organization thanks contributors in advance for their generosity.

Red Cross Main St

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