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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1968

Page

7

Senior Citizens To Operate Swimming Pool Snack Bar

HOOLICK FALLS New York The Hick Senior Center will run the snack bar at the Weir Reynolds pool this summer. Six members volunteered at a Monday meeting and more may join as alternates. Ann Perreault named chairman by William Greenwood who says the project will raise money for the seniors and provide a beneficial activity. One senior joked about wearing a bikini this summer.

Hoolick Falls N.Y Hick Senior Center Weir- Reynolds Ann Perreault William Greenwood

Manchester Scouts Set Sights on D.C.

Manchester Cadette Troop 232 GSA plans a trip to Washington D C in August 1969 if funds are raised. About 30 girls will stay five nights at Camp Rockwood and tour the capital after selling nuts and peanut butter crunch locally to cover costs.

Manchester GSA Washington, D.C Dan Noble Camp Rockwood

Arlington Dollars for Scholars Readies First Applicants

Arlington Dollars for Scholars, formed in January, held its final meeting of the term at the high school. Chairman Fred B. Hoyt announced about 1200 dollars is available for eligible graduates pursuing higher education but lacking funds. The group credited volunteers for mailing lists and canvassing efforts, and noted 51.50 raised by students in April. Applications are available at the high school and awards will be announced at graduation. No meetings set until fall. summer fund-raisers planned, including a Broadway play presentation You Cant Take It With You.

Arlington Fred B. Hoyt Hoyt George Walsh Kenneth Clayton Walter Finney Fred Jones James Thompson William Towne

Pownal Community Notices Include Meetings and Elections

Pownal announces adult leaders for Methodist Youth Fellowship for four weeks with Sunday 5 to 7 pm meetings led by Rev. David C. Hubbard. Troop 347 BSA executive committee to meet Monday 7:30 pm at the Scout Hut to discuss summer activities. Our Lady of Lourdes Church hosts Mother and Daughter Communion at 9 am Mother’s Day observance with medals to be worn and seated together. Town School Board May meeting reappoints E. Smith and F. Harris for hot lunch program next term. bids opened for a new school bus. bidder name to be released after dealer notifications.

Henry W. Bassen Methodist Youth Fellowship David C. Hubbard Pownal BSA Ladies’ Guild of Our Lady of Lourdes Church Pownal Town E. Smith F. Harris George H. Daley John L. Mason Supt Leon Wagner

Students donate to CARE for Mother's Day in Jamaica

Jamaica Elementary School students from eight grades donated $15.50 in honor of Mother's Day. CARE New England Director Leon M. Blum said students received special Mother’s Day cards in the donor’s mother's name for presentation on Mother's Day.

Jamaica CARE New England Boston Rosetta B. Lowe Leon M. Blum

Hoosick Falls Students Rally to Support Pool

Hoosick Falls residents learn of a joint effort by St. Marys Academy and Hoosick Falls Central School to raise funds for the Weir Reynolds Swimming Pool. A concert at St Marys Academy on Wednesday 7 to 8 pm features the central school band under H Luther Everly. No collections will be taken at the event. About 40 students began a house to house canvass selling season memberships and honorary memberships. The goal is 4500 for operating expenses with posters and displays aiding the drive. The Town Lions Club donated 100 to the pool committee.

Hoosick Falls N.Y St. Mary’s Academy Hoosick Falls Central School Weir-Reynolds St. Mary’s Academy High School H. Luther Everly Academy Stanley Brostowski Robert Ballard Hoosick

Couple Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary at Hildene

Mr and Mrs Charles Thompson of Hildene Manchester marked their silver anniversary with a Sunday open house at Old Fellows Hall. About 50 friends attended, hall decor included apple blossoms wedding bells and streamers, two tier cake served by Mrs Robert Squires. Guests from Dorset Arlington Pittsford Vermont and Connecticut attended. gifts included silver and money.

Manchester Charles Thompson Hildene Old Fellows Hall Robert Squires Thompson William Brown George Hess Bonnie Brown Howard Wilcox Perry Peltier Dorset Arlington Pittsford Vermont Connecticut

Cambridge Central School honor lists and events

South Cambridge area students at Cambridge Central School make third quarter honor lists with names under honor and merit. Freshmen Barbara Rodman and Diane Skiff acted in the freshman play Friday evening judged by Mrs. Gerhard Schoen. Pleasant Valley Junior Grange members attended the Washington County junior granges rally in Salem Grange where Ellen Hamilton of Pleasant Valley was named princess in the 11 to 15 age group and will compete May 11 at 1 30 p.m. at Greenfield Grange Saratoga County.

Cambridge Central School Honor Clifford Darfler Walter McNall Diane Skiff David Wilmot Merit Kenneth Aiken Joy Hamilton Barbara Rodman Gerhard Schoen Pleasant Valley Junior Grange Washington County Greenfield Grange Saratoga County

North Village Church Plans May Procession

A May procession to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary will be held at St. John the Baptist Church on Wednesday May 15 at 7:30 p.m. The event includes a parking lot gathering, a grounds procession into the church, hymn singing, and flowers laid at the statue by three top-attendance Religion class students. Mary Schultz is queen with Linda Kelley and Patricia Riley as attendants. Youth leaders conduct the Scriptural Rosary, each handling one of the Glorious Mysteries, followed by hymn and benediction. Richard Borden chairs, Rev. Walter F. Miller presides, organist Mrs. Paul Gauthier.

North Bennington St. John the Baptist Church Blessed Virgin Mary Schultz Linda Kelley Patricia Riley Russell Barber Stephen Corcoran Thomas Delaney Mark Dwyer Ricky Knapp Walter F. Miller Richard Borden Paul Gauthier

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