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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1975

Page

6

Woodford Hollow to Sponsor Summer Program

The Woodford Hollow School will sponsor a federally funded summer program for all students entering first grade in fall 1975 at the school. The tentative dates are June 21 to August 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, with students bringing a snack. Principal Nicholas Charest says transportation may be provided. The Woodford School Board meeting on May 8 was moved to 7:30 p.m.

Woodford Woodford Hollow Nicholas Charest

Cambridge Man Killed In Route 22 Pedestrian Crash

Jackson New York a 68 year old Cambridge man John W Sherman was struck by a northbound vehicle on Route 22 at County Route 61 at 3 05 am Sunday He died at the scene The driver Ruth E Watkins 50 of Salem was not charged in the incident according to police

Jackson N.Y Cambridge John W. Sherman Washington Ruth E. Watkins Salem Ms. Watkins

May Dance for Shaftsbury Firemen at Local Firehouse

A May dance will be held at the Shaftsbury firehouse this Saturday night from 9 30 to 12 30 for firemen auxiliary members and invited guests. Music will be provided by the Buddy Brooks Orchestra.

Shaftsbury Buddy Brooks

GHA plans cleanup of Hoosick Falls downtown

GHA outlines a renovation plan for Hoosick Falls with a first park cleanup at Walter A. Wood Park. About thirty volunteers joined a two hour effort to clear garbage and the group plans another Saturday cleanup, focusing on the slope near the former Walter A. Wood mansion. Jack Burke reports 50 flower boxes ordered for the business district.

Nathan Bachrach Hoosick Falls N.Y GHA Walter A. Wood Jack Burke

North Bennington Village Board and projects update

The North Bennington Trustees meet with the Vermont State District Highway engineer on May 8 to discuss summer work and highway classifications. Dodge Industries donates 30 large trash cans painted by Hoosick Falls Central School students for town use. Branching Out tree plantings progress with trees priced at 65 dollars each. A parking lot sale issue between Lou Ruby and Jiggs Geraghty to be reviewed by the village board. A May 17 park concert will include children’s entertainment. Five residents have joined the community garden. organizers seek more landless residents. The next meeting will reveal a GHA membership drive and district renovation plans including murals on John and Main street walls.

North Bennington Vermont State District John Church Dodge Industries Hoosick Falls Central School Mike Mahoney Lou Ruby Jiggs” Geraghty GHA Ethel Brennan Erhinaset Phil Leonard Peter Smith Smith John and Main Street Grand Union Ben Franklin Bank

Arlington Rescue Squad reports April calls and new ambulance

The Arlington Rescue Squad answered 15 requests for aid in April and for the first time this year there were no automobile incidents requiring ambulance service. A new Wayne built ambulance from Miller-Meteor in Boston began service in the last half of April.

Arlington Wayne Miller-Meteor Boston

Hoosick Falls Softball League Seeks Managers and Coaches

Hoosick Falls softball updates announce May 7 meeting at 7 30 PM in the Masonic Temple. Season opener set for May 17. Penny-a-vote queen cans due May 12. Need female managers over 21 for mini and senior divisions, four coaches for mini, two coaches for senior, and two sponsors. Round and square dance May 10 at Hoosick Grange Hall 8 30 to 11 30 PM raises funds for Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad.

Masonic Temple Hoosick Grange Hall Cortland Cottrell Town of Hoosick

ODRINEX Plan Promises Quick Weight Loss

New clinical tests at a major university hospital show the ODRINEX Plan helps shed excess weight quickly. The hunger taming pill suppresses appetite so three meals a day can be eaten while calorie intake drops. Safe when directed, it aims to improve appearance and well being with a money back guarantee from Rite Shop Your nearest Rite Aid.

Rite Shop Rite Aid

Pleasant Valley Grange and Methodist events this week

South Cambridge notes a Pleasant Valley Grange meeting this Friday at the hall and combined services at Eagle Bridge United Methodist Church Sunday led by Rev. Harry Burdess with Sunday school at 9. Administrative board meets Monday May 19 at 8 p.m. A daughter, Michelle Lynn, was born April 30 to Frank H. Perry’s family. the baby weighs 9 pounds 3 ounces. Area Cam list students include David MacNeilly, Anthony Turi, John Turi with high honors. Bridget Hayden, Steven Pratt, Patricia Turi, Elaine Wilbur, Kathleen Austin, Bruce Bailey, merit. plus Elaine Guidon and Donna Harrington.

Eagle Bridge United Methodist Church Harry Burdess United Methodist Women Camlist David MacNeilly Anthony John Turi Bridget Margaret Hayden Steven Pratt Patricia Turi Elaine Wilbur Kathleen Austin Bruce Bailey Merit

Dorset Voters Restore Budget After Heated Special Meeting

A special Dorset town meeting restored the budget at 167775 dollars, reflecting small changes from the March 3 proposal and a $100 rise in the public welfare line. Voters debated line-item revisions, rejected many cuts, and approved extending the town manager’s contract term from April to March, starting 1976.

Dorset Taxpayers and Voters Association Vernon C Arthur J. O’dea O'Dea Sydney J. Meachem Vermont Nathaniel Tyler Meachem Robert Taxpayers and Voters Association Iwell Dorset Petitio Laren Association Wheaton-Smith John P. Stannard Selectmen Stannard O’dea Stewart M. Ledbetter Ledbetter

Transportation conference postponed to fall at Williams College

Williams College Center for Environmental Studies postpones the western New England transportation corridor conference from May 31 to a fall date due to scheduling issues with key speakers and uncertainty over the National Environmental Policy Act. Michael R. Shay notes the delay preserves conference quality and invites further information.

Williamstown Mass New England Williams College Michael R. Shay Williams College Center For Environmental Studies Congress Shay Center For Environmental Studies Park Hall

Pownal Youth Groups Schedule Meetings And Activities

Pownal Scout Troop 347 meets at 7 tonight at the scout hut in Pownal Center. Choir rehearsal at Pownal Baptist Church is set for 6 30 tonight, with a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. Tryouts for Pownal Interstate baseball are Wednesday at 5 30 p m at Country Glen Motel. parents may attend. Pownal Little League tryouts are Wednesday at 6 p m at the North Pownal field for ages nine to 12, followed by a coaches and volunteers meeting. A Pownal Elementary School room 102 108 meeting is Wednesday at 7 p m for adults interested in helping with Pownal Girls Softball League games this summer. not for player signups. For league help call 442 4563. Green Mountain Climbers 4 H Club members Pam and Kim Gile were chosen for State Day activities April 24 26 with dress review in At vaitee. State Day is April 26 at Grant City in Bennington. club exhibited cake decorating, a tasting booth and quilling. Members participating include Alice Burdick Carla Fowler Nicky Gile Melissa Marshall Connie Mason Terri Mason and Sharon Peckham. Kim and Pam Gile modeled in the county dress review. The quilling exhibit was advanced to state day.

Pownal Little League North Pownal Pam Kim Gile Vaitee Grant City Bennington 4-H Club Alice Burdick Carla Fowler Nicky Gile Melissa Marshall Connie Mason Terri Mason Sharon Peckham Kim Pam Gile County

Mother's Day luncheon with cake and sing along in Manchester

Hot Meals notes a May 8 seniors' luncheon in Manchester featuring a special cake and a sing along likely at 1 15 PM. Nearby family are invited for cake and coffee at 1 PM. May 13 crafts demonstration by Peru Workshop. Public invited, reservations recommended at 362 1192.

Manchester Eagles Peru

Manchester Town Meeting Sets 7:30 PM Bid Opening for Recreation Area

Manchester selectmen meet at 7:30 p.m. in town offices with bids to open for parking lots and roads at the Manchester Recreation Area. The 107th University of Vermont ROTC awards ceremony at Ira Allen Chapel honored Sgt. Jeffrey J. Rounds with the sergeant's medal for outstanding military studies. Rounds is a junior cadet, son of Charles and Mrs. Rounds of River Road.

Manchester Ira Allen Chapel Jeffrey J. Rounds Rounds Charles Rounds River Road

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