Williams Professor Named To Chair U of Texas English
Williams College professor Neill Megaw, an 18 year faculty member, was named chairman of the University of Texas at Austin English department effective next September. The appointment follows nomination by Dean John Silber and was announced by Texas President Norman Hackerman. Megaw has authored educational reforms and led planning for Santa Cruz and other institutions, and will relocate to Austin with his family.
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Williamstown
Mass
Neill Megaw
Williams College
University of Texas At Austin
Austin
Texas
Norman Hackerman
Megaw
John R. Silber
College of Arts and Sciences
Silber
Williams
Prof. Megaw
Santa Cruz
California
Carnegie
Harvard University
College of Liberal Arts
New York Times
Bulletin of the
American Association of University Professors
University of California At
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
Transylvania College
Lexington
College Union For Research and
American Association
Association of American Colleges
Carnegie Foundation
Canada
Ottawa
U.S
University of Chicago
Ann Barber
Chicago
Peter
Sweden
Margaret
Laura
Buxton Hill Meadows
Route 7
North Village Cub Scouts Presented New Charter
North Bennington Cub Pack 328 held the second Blue and Gold dinner with the presentation of a new charter by Neighborhood Commissioner Dick Sukel. The charter is believed to be the oldest surviving in the area’s Cub Scouting. Special guests included Robert McWaters, institutional representative, and the Rev. Mi-
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North Bennington
Dick Sukel
Sukel
Robert McWaters
Safety Grand Prix aims to cut 1969 accident rate at SHAFTSBURY Eagle Square
Safety program begins April 1 and ends June 30 with a prize list including cars cameras and televisions. Four lost time accidents and 247 days lost in 1968 prompted the plan. Departments will compete to stay accident free or limit injuries requiring medical attention as Eagle Square management seeks a better record.
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Shaftsbury
Eagle Square
Eagle View
R.C. Hastings Jr
Eagle Square Mfg. Co
P.J. DeConnick
Man Arrested Hiding in Doghouse in Wisconsin
Waukesha County deputies responding to a suspicious person report arrested a man hiding in a doghouse near the woman’s home in Oconomowoc Wisconsin. He was wanted for nonsupport, authorities said.
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Oconomowoc
Wis
UPI
Waukesha County
UVM Students Tour Plants Across New England and New York
Timothy Bryant of Manchester Center Alan Campbell of North Bennington and Jay Schubner of Stamford are among 52 University of Vermont mechanical engineering students on weeklong tours of manufacturing plants in Vermont Connecticut New York. Locations include Vergennes Windsor Locks New Britain Hartford and Beacon. The aim is to deepen understanding of an engineer's role in industry.
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Timothy Bryant
Manchester Center
Alan Campbell
North Bennington
Jay Schubner
Stamford
University of Vermont
New England
New York
Vergennes
Windsor Locks
New Britain
Hartford
Hoosick Lions Sponsor Free Glaucoma Clinic
Hoosick Falls New York Hoosick Town Lions Club runs a free glaucoma screening this Saturday from 9 am to noon at Central School. Ophthalmologist Dr William McCarty and RN Alice Bain join local nurses to provide screening. 235 tested last year with four suspected glaucoma and 15 other disorders. Transportation arranged via William Baker contact numbers 686 7055 or 686 7434.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Hoosick
The
Lions
William McCarty
Troy
Lions Club
Alice Bain
William Baker
Transportation
Paul LaPorte
Anthony Farrara
Donald Bradley
St Marys Auxiliary Plans Palm Sunday Food Sale
Hooser Falls New York St Marys Auxiliary plans the Palm Sunday Food Sale after Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on March 30. Co chairs Mrs Charles Scarey and Mrs William Gorman seek parish family contributions and list contact persons. A quilt donated by Mrs Anne Perreault will be awarded April 17 and displayed in local business windows.
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Hooser Falls
N.Y
St. Mary’s Auxiliary
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Charles Scarey
William Gorman
Cochairmen
Anne Perreault
Permanent Savings and Loan Office
Arthur
Schenectady
John Mancini
William Greenwood
Leo Berry Honored At Heartwellville Retirement Banquet
Leo Berry of Wilmington was guest of honor at a retirement banquet at Heartwellville Lodge hosted by New England Power Company and friends. About 75 attendees from Wilmington and nearby towns praised his 40 years of service, with speeches, gifts, and a commemorative book. Berry, a ham radio operator, began at No. 3 Station in 1929, later serving at Harriman, Searsburg, and retiring after 1943, now enjoying retirement with busy days.
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Heartwellville
Leo Berry
Wilmington
Heartwellville Lodge
New England Power Company and Friends
Berry
Readsboro
Searsburg
Whitingham
Frank Joslin
Boston
New England Power Co
Arthur Simmons
Lebanon
N.H
Hydro Department
Howard Stockwell
Mike Maynard
Millbury
Mass
Kenneth
Covertry
Conn
Elinor
Richard Koenys
DeWitt
N.Y
Leo Corey
New England Power Company
Shelburne Falls
Harriman
Community events in South Cambridge and surrounding areas
Palm Sunday services and Easter events fill the schedule across Cambridge Salem Johnsonville and Schaghticoke with church choirs presenting The Holy City and The Crucifixion. Public ham supper at Pleasant Valley Grange March 29. Maundy Thursday and Easter sunrise services planned. Local residents Mr and Mrs Spink and guests mentioned.
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Pleasant Valley Grange
United Methodist Church
Oswald A. Muller
Holy City
Community Choral Society
United Presbyterian Church
Cambridge
Salem
John Underwood
Durfee Road
Hoosic Valley
Soldier serves in Vietnam from Shaftsbury family note
Pfc. Ronald S. Stratton U S Army son of Mrs Margaret Stratton of Eagle Street Shaftsbury and the late Robert Stratton is serving on active duty at Tay Ninh Vietnam with A Co 4th Battalion 23rd Infantry Division He earned expert marksman and paratrooper wings after training at Fort Dix Gordon and Camp Crockett He attended Mt Anthony Union High School Bennington and worked at Pownal Tanneries His APO address is RA 11540417 A Co 4 Bn M 23rd Inf APO San Francisco 96385
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Shaftsbury
Ronald S. Stratton
U.S. Army
Margaret Stratton
Eagle Street
Robert S. Stratton
Tay Nihn
Republic of Vietnam
23Rd Inf. Div
Vietnam
Stratton
Fort Dix
Fort Gordon
Camp Crockett
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Bennington
Pownal
A Co
APO
San Francisco
Calif
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U. of Texas English
North Village Cub Scouts
Chael Demasi
St. John’s Church
Joseph Curran
Leigh Sweet
Thomas Hess
Mark Surdam
Doug MacDonald
Joey Curran
Bob Watson
Jeff Rogers
Jerry Schurink
Keith Johnson
Mary Johnson
Curran
Danny Nolan
Marjory Surdam
Webelos
Teddy Hess
Perry Sweet
S. Miller
Nichols
Main
UVM
Hoosick Lions
Lions Service Club
Fountain Mountain
Col. H. Fairfax Ayres
Col. Ayre
Arlington Town Line
Donald Ammering
OSA
Auxiliary
Fred Hanselman
Florida
Stanley Rimkunas
LeRoy Baker
Mr. and
Mrs
First National Stores
North
Bannington Road
Bennington, Vermont
South Cambridge
Margaret Aiken
North Hoosick Circuit
South Cambridge United Methodist Church
Oswald
Muller
Eagle Bridge United Methodist Church
MYF
WSCS
William Spink Jr
Malcolm Hamilton and Sons
Thomas Pryzsiecki
Schoharie
John Hamilton
Pfc
County National Bank
Bennington & Arlington
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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