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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1974

Page

9

St Joseph Art Workshop to Host French Artist in Residence

Manchester hosts Ken Martin S. a painter sculptor from the South of France for a summer art workshop at St Joseph College. The June 17 program sponsored by Southern Vermont Artists and St Joseph College aims to blend art history technique and life. Students in painting drawing and sculpture will explore abstract figurative work and visual communication with college credit available.

Manchester Ken Martin S France Martin S Ottawa University Ottawa Kan Europe Spain Germany la Liquiere United States Barcelona Stuttgart Munich Walras Geneva Paris Aubonne Denver Metropolitan Art Museum Beziers Arcueil Mexico City College University of Denver Manchester Art Workshop St. Joseph College Manchester Center

Hoosick Falls Students Enter College and Local Meetings

Hoosick Falls seniors Curt Kaukas Wirmusky Cusack and Kim Nelson plan fall enrollments at Chowan Hobart Scranton and Virginia with strong school activities awards and scholarships noted. Local meetings of the Cemetery Association and OEO Policy Advisory Council are scheduled with officials detailing reports and elections.

Byron Works Exhibit at Chapin Library commemorates Byron’s death

Williams College Chapin Library hosts Byron and His Work an exhibit through May 31 marking the 150th anniversary of Lord Byron’s death. It features first editions of Don Juan Childe Harold and The Prisoner of Chillon in original wrappers plus two unique items a four sheet handwritten Last Will and Testament of 1815 and a meerschaum pipe with Italian authentication. Venice views Beppo reproductions wall panels accompany the collection. Open weekdays 9 to 12 and 1 to 5 on Stetson Hall second floor hours.

Williamstown Mass Byron Chapin Library Childe Harold Chillon Venice Beppo Stetson Hall

Falls engineer takes award for his company

HOOSICK FALLS New York Johns Percy & Associates Consulting Engineering of Latham headed by John T Percy of Hoosick Falls was honored for the second year in a row at the Fifth Annual Awards Dinner of the American Concrete Institute held in Albany. Percy residing at 19 Abbott Street accepted the bronze plaque as the structural engineer for the Amsterdam Public Safety building chosen for the 1974 Grand Award. Bronze plaques were also awarded for other projects.

Hoosick Falls N.Y John T. Percy John J. Gomulke Amsterdam Feibes & Schmitt Sweet Associates, Inc DeLuke Co. Inc Cohoes Robert L. Trudeau Chohoes Melissa Hayden Skidmore College Richard Pikul American Society of Civil Engineers Edmund L. Luzine American Institute of Architects Salvatore R. Beltrone Construction Contractors of America Percy Blue Cross-Blue Shield Bethlehem Police Facilities Schenectady Park-Mart Albany

Hadassah to hold regional conference in Worcester

Hadassah Western New England region schedules its 23rd annual spring conference at the Sheraton Lincoln Inn Worcester from May 6 to 8. National adviser Mrs. Edward H. Lewis, past Hadassah VP and Israel education services chair, will address delegates from 29 chapters at the banquet. Local organizers include Mrs. Sterling Shapiro, Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Arthur Tullman, and Mrs. Robert Kaufman. The event features workshops, awards, and architecture panelists, with judges Melissa Hayden and others evaluating regional projects.

Worcester Mass New England Hadassah Community College Hadassah Vocational Guidance Institute National Board of Hadassah Lewis Hadassah Medical Organization Great Neck N.Y Soviet Union Sterling Shapiro North Adams Morton Arthur Tullman Robert Kaufman Providence

Concert of modern music at Clark Art Institute

In Williams­town Massachusetts the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute will sponsor a day of modern music on May 8. At 4 pm a lecture demonstration by New England Contemporary Ensemble members will explore current trends under the title New Directions in Music. Oboe English horn player Joseph Celli will guide a workshop with visual aids.

Clark Art Williamstown Mass The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute Institute New England Contemporary Ensemble New Directions In Music Joseph Celli New England Connecticut One Music Magazine Clark Art Institute Igor Stravinsky Richard Moryl Barney Childs Karlheinz Stockhausen New York Times New York New Englanders Desta Records National Endowment For the Arts Massachusetts Council On the Arts and Humanities Rhode Island State Council On the Arts Connecticut Commission On the Arts

Swidler to Speak at HVCC Commencement Ceremony

Joseph C. Swidler, chairman of the New York state Public Service Commission, will deliver the commencement address for Hudson Valley Community College's 12th graduating class on Saturday May 25 at 10 a.m. Swidler was appointed Feb 1 1970 by Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller. Born Chicago Jan 28 1907 he earned degrees from the University of Illinois University of Florida and University of Chicago and held posts in law and public utilities before joining the Interior Department in 1933 and TVA later.

Troy N.Y Hudson Valley Community College Joseph C. Swidler New York State Public Service Commission Swidler Public Service Commission Nelson A. Rockefeller Chicago Municipal Crane Junior College University of Illinois University of Florida University of Chicago Illinois Bar David E. Lilienthal Chicago Commerce Clearing House Public Utilities and Carriers Service

Dartmouth exhibition honors Willa Cather

The Hopkins Center Art Galleries display The World of Willa Cather featuring 60 Lucia Woods photographs as part of the centennial celebration of Cather’s birth. The show runs in Hanover through May 12 following remarks by Woods on photography and the author’s enduring spirit.

Hanover N.H America Willa Cather Hopkins Center New York Lucia Woods Lower Jewett

Vermont eyes state takeover of private electric utilities

PSB Chairman Gilbert said rising costs may push Vermont to run the private power system. He urged readiness for a legislative bill next year to take over private electric companies while blaming the agency for current financial troubles and noting he does not intend to head the agency that would end private utilities.

South Burlington UPI PSB Gilbert Vermont WCAX

State's Attorney Harold Roberts Dies at 71 in Burlington

SOUTH HERO UPI Grand Isle County State's Attorney Harold Roberts died Sunday at the Medical Center Hospital in Burlington after a short illness. He was 71. Roberts served as county prosecutor for the past 12 years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday. Weybridge UPI Senator Arthur Gibb Republican Addison County will seek re election this fall. Gibb has been in the legislature since 1963, first in the House and moved to the Senate in 1970. Montpelier UPI The first meeting of Vermont's new land use planning committee will be held May 14 in Montpelier.

Stephen Wirmusky Anthony J. Wirmusky Church St St. Mary’s Academy Hobart College Geneva St. Mary’s Stephen SMA O— James Cusack James G. Cusack First St S&j. Mary’s Academy University of Scranton Jim New Haven UPI Vermont Vermont Association of Supervision and Farrell South Hero Grand Isle County Harold Roberts Medical Center Hospital Burlington Roberts Weybridge Arthur Gibb Addison County Gibb House Senate Montpelier

Hall widens field in New York Democratic bid for King

In Warrensburg attorney John S. Hall pushes six announced candidates to oppose Rep. Carleton J. King in November. Hall, a former 1966 challenger, joins Troy councilman Francis Flynn and others including Kenneth Doyle, Edward Golden, Joseph Martin, Francis Kramer, and William Colgan in seeking the seat. King’s six-term tenure faces Democratic hopes amid health concerns and Nixon-era fallout. Albany also notes a supplemental budget proposal by Gov. Wilson to raise pay for lieutenant governor, attorney general, and comptroller from 45 000 to 60 000, with governor’s pay at 85 000 unchanged. Judge salaries would move up to June from January, while lawmakers’ pay rises to 23 000.

Troy John S. Hall Warrensburg Carleton J. King Saratoga Hall Warren County King Raymond Watkin Robert J. Cronin Glens Falls Kenneth J. Doyle Francis Flynn Edward Golden Joseph Martin Francis Kramer William Colgan U.S. House Nixon Albany Wilson

River Pollution Row Heats Up In North Adams

In Berkshire area HRBCEPA accuses North Adams Mayor Bianco of pollution ties. Signs blocking launch site imply blame, as river ride ends with a call to clean up July plans and a disputed meeting at City Hall or YMCA.

North Adams Hoosick River Vermont Bianco YMCA

Conte says impeachment vote likely in late June

Congressman Conte, a Pittsfield Republican, calls a Nixon impeachment vote in late June in the House. He says the vote may proceed to the Senate to “get all the facts out” regarding the 1971 milk case and alleged White House influence trading for illegal campaign contributions.

Pittsfield Conte Nixon House Senate White House

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