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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1969

Page

7

Taconic Grange Holds March Meeting With 11 Members

Taconic Grange met in the Grange Hall on March 25 the first gathering since February. Attendance was 11 despite illness and bad weather, with the program by the Women’s Activities Committee, a game about states, and Frances Hunt speaking on By Products of the Grocery Box.

Taconic Grange Grange Hall Women’s Activities Committee U.S Frances Hunt Theresa Wood The Grange Community Chest Heart Foundation

Shaftsbury Educators Plan April 1 Parent Teacher Conferences

Shaftsbury Elementary School first and second grades will have April 1 off for parent teacher conferences. Third marking period conferences are held with each parent. Spencer Haynes, a patient at Albany Medical Center for a week, will return home Saturday. After the March 4 elections, selectmen named fence viewers Alfred Wade Charles Peacock and Heil Reed and tree warden Herbert Ware.

Shaftsbury Spencer Haynes Albany Medical Center Alfred Wade Charles Peacock Heil Reed Herbert Ware

Mrs Mabel Nelson to Celebrate 90th Birthday at River Street Home

An open house in honor of Mrs. Mabel Nelson on River Street will be held Sunday afternoon from 3 to 6 o clock at the home of Mrs. John Y. Elliott 80 Main Street. Co hostesses are Mrs. Leyton Hewitt and Mrs. Harry Michie.

Mabel Nelson River Street John Y. Elliott Main St Leyton Hewitt Harry Michie

Niles Decorated for Valor in Vietnam

Captain Malcolm Niles received the Air Medal with first Oak Leaf Cluster for heroism on September 21, 1968, and the Distinguished Flying Cross for December 12 rescue actions. The awards cite his valor as air mission commander of a command and control ship, directing suppressive fire and extracting a prisoner with vital intelligence under heavy enemy fire. He is married with three children, living on East Street, and will soon deploy to Germany after a short leave.

Malcolm B. Niles Shaftsbury David R. Anderson Vietnam Niles Malcolm ‘Bruce 51St Infantry Fas Capt. Niles East Street Germany Bennington Catholic High School Robert Niles Jr Eagle Street

Pownals Girl Scout Trip to Maple Sugar Plant

Sixteen Brownies from Troop 333 led by Mrs Ronald Martin visited Andrew Crosier maple sugar plant in East Pownal observing sap processing. Mothers assisted with transport and one parent praised the syrup. The tour highlighted community knowledge and included a syrup sample.

Ronald Martin Andrew Crosier East Pownal Gordon Ware Amos Heap Vermont Ladies’ Guild of John Bottess Pownal

Southern Vermont Artists Exhibit Loaned to Alexandria VA

A loan exhibition by 30 Southern Vermont artists was sent to the Northern Virginia Arts Association in Alexandria. The show runs mid March through April at the Southern Vermont Art Center and features 30 named artists led by Arthur Jones and James Montague. An accompanying sculpture exhibit by William Calfee will coincide and Calfee has a one man show planned for July at the same center.

Manchester Southern Vermont Northern Virginia Arts Association Alexandria Southern Vermont Art Center Carleton Howe S.V.A.C Art Center Art Institute of Cleveland Ohio Art Committee Arthur Jones James Montague Felicia Meyer George Hughes Harry Shokler James L. Montague Amelie Zell-Wright Stuart S.V.A William Calfee Calfee

Arlington Lions install four new members in ceremony

Arlington announces four new members Atty Thomas Whalen son of Atty John Whalen Ronald Ryan James Woodard George Hess sponsored by Ed Garneau Bruce Mangan sponsored by Lawrence Brush Installation officer James Bow with Norshaft Lions Club support Bedford Hill Lions Club veteran member Jesse Archibald joins Norshaft. East Arlington Enterprise Society to host annual spring rummage sale April 11 and 12 co chairs Mrs Hazel Carbonti and Mrs Mabel Knapp seek donations and pick up requests.

Arlington Lions Club Atty Thomas Whalen John Whalen Ronald Ryan James Woodard George Hess Ed Garneau Bruce Mangan Lawrence Brush James Bow Norshaft Lions Club Jesse Archibald Bedford Hill Lions Club New York Norshaft Club Enterprise Society of the Federated Church East Arlington Hazel Carbonti Mabel Knapp

Annual Charge Conference at West Arlington Church

The West Arlington and Sand gate churches plan their Annual Charge Conference on Monday March 31 at West Arlington Methodist Church. A 6:30 p.m. covered dish supper in the Community House precedes the 7:30 p.m. conference in the church sanctuary. Rev. John Geer invites all interested to attend and participate in church life.

West Arlington Sandgate West Arlington Methodist Church John Geer

Hoosick Falls Drama Club Presents Blithe Spirit

Hoosick Falls Central School Drama Club stages Noel Coward comedy Blithe Spirit this Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Cast includes Jayne Zilinsaks Edith Nancy Tumbleston Ruth Robert Crowley Charles Michael Chapman Doctor Bradman Diane Hayden Mrs Bradman Richard Carver Professor Arcati Beverly Sausville Elvira. Artwork by Keith Robson with Patricia Allen. sets by Robert Isherwood who also handles lighting. props by Mary Peer. Calvin Pederson directed with Linda Clintsman assisting.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Hoosick Falls Central School Richard Carver Professor Arcati Beverly Sausville Elvira Keith Robson Patricia Allen Robert Isherwood Mary Peer Calvin Pederson Linda Clintsman

Census Report Of Birds Collected In Vermont 1969

Mrs. J. Donald Simson submits a final census detailing counts of Cardinal and Tufted Titmouse in Vermont for 1969. Kay Weeks coordinates West Arlington and Sandgate collection sites 375-2823.

West Arlington Sandgate Kay Weeks J. Donald Simson Vermont Cardinal Tufted Addison Orwell Bennington Dorset Manchester Pownal Shaftsbury Sunderland

Fords Quiet Ride Debuts With A 1 Symbol At Dealers

New England Ford dealers feature quieter riding Fords branded with A-1 symbol. The promotional push highlights improved sound reduction and luxury cues, aiming to attract buyers seeking refined comfort in late model models.

New England Ford

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