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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1970
Page
7
The Women's Fellowship of the Baptist Church hosts a food sale Saturday at 10 AM in the Bank Square park. If it rains, the sale moves to the Catamount National Bank portico over the drive‑in window. The committee includes Mrs Bernard Whitman.
Seven Pownal youths from Our Lady of Lourdes Church were confirmed Saturday afternoon at St. Francis de Sales Church Bennington by Bishop Robert F. Joyce. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred LaBonte. The class members included Craig Bottesi Michele Andrews James Baker Elaine Baker Tammy Houran James Quinn Jr and Thomas Winn with Mrs Grace Reed chairing. Triangle Homemakers Extension meets Monday at 8 at Mrs William Finneys Shaftsbury home. Topic Meals for One or Two and officer elections. Women’s Fellowship Baptist Church meets Tuesday May 19 at 7 30 at Mrs Carl Jolivettes home. Committee includes Mrs Edward Lusignan chair Mrs Bernard Whitman Mrs Leonard Powers Mrs Robert Peckham and Mrs Richard Bruce. Devotions and Love Gift duties noted.
Mrs John Madill visited her brother Sylvester James in Bennington over the weekend. A dual birthday party was held May 8 for Edward and Alice Guiden with cousins and nieces attending. Sandra Hoag placed third in a Washington County judging contest and will judge at the State Fair. A stork shower honored Mrs Harry Cip perly. Falls Health Center Auxiliary meets May 14 with a sewing session and fundraiser drive. David Kipp celebrated his third birthday with a party hosted by his parents. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs James Woodard of Mahopac and Mr and Mrs Joseph Carelli of Schenectady.
Hoosick Falls Aerue of Eagles hosts a fund dinner at the Eagles Home on First Street starting 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Jimmy Durante Fund with Ladies Auxiliary serving a roast beef dinner and an after group dancing with an orchestra. Also announced is the New York State Art Teachers Association Capital District annual Members Exhibit at Colonie Mall May 18 to 22 featuring paintings sculptures and crafts by area teachers including Peter Smith and Stanley Broscowski.
Hoosick Falls Fnternal Order of Eagles elected officers for 1970 1971 at their Monday night meeting with Charles Straub named worthy president and Earl F Kenney named three year trustee. Six new members were inducted at a recent initiation with Glens Falls aerie. Plans advance for the annual clam steam at James Redden Grove on River Road in July.
Manchester trustees of the Community Recreation Area Association discussed a full membership drive at a Monday night meeting. A spokesman said the drive will be conducted through various local groups and organizations. Black on white membership cards were presented, with adult memberships at $5 a year and junior non voting memberships for 18 and under at $1. Committee chairs include C E Comar John West Carl Rice James B Campbell Ken Johnston Hugh Putnam Richard Bartholomae and G Murray Campbell. Interested non approached members should contact John West G Murray Campbell or any trustee.
The American Cancer Society of Vermont drive runs through May in Readsboro and nearby areas. Elizabeth Birch and Barbara Oaks lead Main Street routes, with Ruth Barkus and others handling North and South Hills, Harriman Station, Brooklyn Street, Glenn Avenue, School Street, Tunnel Street, and Heartwellville routes. Rita Marchegiani chairs the effort, with contacts for missed residents.
Michael Waite, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Waite, is a patient at Medical Center De Goesbriand Unit in Burlington after an ear operation Thursday. The Arlington Lions Club will host an auction at the summer carnival in July with donations invited from any club member at any time.
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