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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1966
Page
5
Arlington teen Donolyn Hagelberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Hagelberg has been named recipient of the Cotting Memorial Scholarship Award presented by UVM Extension Agent Loren R Disque.
Executive Committee of the Bennington County Council of Churches met at the Methodist Church to plan the annual council meeting a covered dish supper. The June 6 6 30 p m gathering at the First Baptist Church in Bennington marks the new Educational Unit dedication with Rev. Roger L Albright as guest speaker. A 25 cent beverage and dessert charge applies. The Vermont Summer Ministries program will run July 2 through August 27 in White Chapel and other unchurched communities, funded by UMass. Donolyn of Arlington High School shines as 4-H leader and Bennington County Junior Leaders Council vice president. Peace Corps seeks volunteers for an agricultural task force in India amid severe food shortages. interested individuals should contact guidance counselors or the district office at 310 Main St. Applications available.
The May Fellowship Meeting of the Bennington Council of United Church Women at North Bennington Congregational Church drew a good crowd. A luncheon was served by the Congregational ladies. Mrs. Carl Joli vette led the business meeting and thanked donors for gifts to the Waterbury state hospital bazaar. A food sale is planned May 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. on the lawn of the Methodist Church to benefit the International Christian University of Japan. A two day conference for United Church Women Officers and Representatives will be held May 25 and 26 at the Farm and Wilderness camp in Plymouth Union, Vt. John Riddle will study gathered information from the Office of Economic Opportunity. Leaders included Mrs. Kennedy at organ and several others in devotional and discussion roles.
The 39th Vermont Music Festival announced Saturday in Burlington honored four Bennington and North Bennington High School students. John Riddle and Bruce Fuller each earned $75 and $50 scholarships respectively, Robert Nowak won $100 for cello, Jane Mackey received honorable mention, with total awards totaling $600.
Recent workers Lavina Hayward Sally Cooper Agnes Johnson and Isma Sargent helped on sales days Friday and Saturday with Tuesday volunteers Juna Fuller Sally Adams Mary Schaaf Amy Howard Marjorie Hayes Carolyn Clark and Leah Cook. This Friday the shop hosts a rummage sale featuring a rack of dresses coats children's wear plus party dresses with proceeds benefiting United Counseling Service. The shop, in its 14th year, relies on volunteers and hopes for furniture donations to fill needs.
Bennington Area YMCA campers will try archery at Camp Woods as two targets are set up. Samuel Joseph of 121 Ben Mont Ave. is credited for building the facility while basic instruction starts with the camping season beginning June 27. Camp YY Woods opens to boys and girls aged 7 to 12 for three two week periods.
The American Legion auxiliary in Bennington announces Poppy Day on Friday May 13 with volunteers at many locations urging citizens to wear memorial poppies. Proceeds fund rehabilitation and child welfare programs, honoring war dead and aiding veterans in hospitals who craft the flowers.
Benhi students enjoy Shakespearean and Russian plays by Olivier and Twelfth Night, while seniors plan a popcorn concession. The SOS project boosts job prospects as teachers Henry Coley and Don Ziter help students. Yearbooks arrive, journalism class riffs on New York strike. June 4 brings English finals and Hate the Weatherman Day.
Whitefish Bay Wisconsin residents pressured officials as the village board bans parked cars from the popular lovers lane between 10 PM and 6 AM due to littering from parkers. Council member Glenn B. Elliott doubts the ban will solve the issue noting lovers will park regardless of ordinances.
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