This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1962
Page
7
North Pownal parents overwhelmingly back moving grades 7 and 8 out of the district to focus the school on grades 1 through 6. Of 73 surveys, 67 responses were returned with 50 in favor, 11 against, and five undecided.
Bennington County women contributed to the Federated Garden Club of Vermont spring board meeting at Brandon Inn. Highlights included stump treatment discussions for utility visibility, plans for the federation's 26th annual and New England meetings in Manchester, and a Keep Vermont Beautiful campaign briefing.
More than 100 friends pupils and former students gathered at the Dover Town Hall to honor retiring one room schoolteacher Mrs Ethel Stebbins of South Newfane after 22 years in Dover. The event featured a This Is Your Life scrapbook, gladiola bouquets, a gold pin from the school board and a clock radio from the School Club.
Wilmington-Dover Victory Grange members served about 45 chicken pie suppers to neighbors visiting from West Dummerston Dummerston Center Townshend Brattleboro Guilford and Halifax. Alice Clough led the supper as the chapter mourned Mrs Grace Pool.
A Hoosick Falls meeting of merchants and bank officials failed to secure funds to restart the Hoosick Falls Under Garment Corp. Owner Saul Milberg sold the plant machinery, reducing odds of revival while a Cohoes firm shows interest in leasing the building and hiring local skilled workers.
Walter Hard celebrates his 80th birthday recalling his habit of spinning folk tales and free verse. He notes his source mix of reader submissions, family memory, and a parent’s tales while staying active at his post. Also covered is Mrs. John McCormick’s Washington visit for Miss Porter’s School alumnae events and a Vermont organ recital marking the Guild of Organists spring concert at Congre gational Church with free admission.
The Jolly Five bowling team’s annual dinner was Tuesday at the Springs with Pauline Ferrannini arranging and guests including Mrs. George Scott Jr. and Mrs. Josephine Beaumont. Hoosac Village Home Demonstration unit banquet was held at Wallie’s Restaurant Greenwich with Howard Reynolds presiding. A Boy Scouts of America Iniquioix District meeting is set for May 9 at 8 p.m. at 52 Mechanic Street Fort Edward, chaired by Jack Halstead.
Mr. and Mrs. John Moore of Santa Monica plan a May 9 departure for seven weeks in Europe and the Holy Land. Mrs. Moore's sister, Mrs. Fred Gilbert, hosts them on West Road. Dorset residents read about church fellowship plans and a new U S Agriculture food surplus program for low income residents.
New York report notes that under the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939 all products containing wool must show exact fiber percentages, excluding upholstery and floor coverings, with compliance required by congressional statute.
Manchester School plans an ungraded primary program for the next school year under Supt. Robert B. Vail and Principal King B. Frazer. The system aims to let each child progress at his own pace through individualized instruction, with most finishing in three years and some in two to four.
Hoosick Falls hosts the second Elk's Youth Day Parade and Celebration with Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Cub Scouts and Brownies marching led by the Central School Band and Esther Bogardus School of Baton. The parade begins 7 p.m. from the Elks Club proceeding along Church Street to Willard and Main Street to the park for a program. Mayor Leo Albowicz gives the welcoming address and Assistant District Attorney James J. Reilly of Valley Falls delivers the principal speech. Refreshments follow in the park then band members are treated at the Elks clubhouse before returning to school to change uniforms.
Den 5 cub scouts and their den mother toured the Polygraphic Company on Wednesday guided by foreman Sanford Buxbaum. He explained printing processes and stressed safety around machinery. The trip impressed the boys including their careful note of the water being cold.
Shaftsbury Fran Stacy Tel 6524 reports Mrs. Jack Paddock has been under treatment at Putnam Memorial Hospital since Sunday. Her condition is progressing satisfactorily and she expects to be home either Sunday or Monday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.