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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1962
Page
7
Local shops report yo-yo sales surging with over a thousand dollars in recent days as junior high and high school students lead the trend. George Williamson, 14, of 317 School St. demonstrates advanced sleeping tricks and cat’s cradle in this photo.
The sixth grade banquet at Bennington Elementary was hosted by the PTA in the all purpose room. Attendees included Supt. Allan J. Heath Principal Ruth Bodine and teachers Charles Decker John Kelley Lea Manor, with Mrs. Marshall White as secretary. Corsages were given to Bodine White and the teachers. The sixth grade chorus directed by Esther Kissling performed several numbers.
A nonprofit legal aid clinic for those unable to hire attorneys was formed in Kansas City under the sponsorship of the Neighborhood Center of the First Presbyterian Church.
Mary M. Hawkins Memorial Library Association met at the elementary school to elect officers with the presidency still open. Officers named include vice president Mrs. Jessie Hulet treasurer Mrs. Edith Stockwell and secretary Mrs. Mae Reed. Richard Cowan retired president was elected a director for three years.
The Women of Moose announce a memorial service Sunday at 2 p.m. at Moose Hall held jointly with lodge brothers. Gov Babson invites co workers to Moose Hall Wednesday at 8 20 p.m. to hear State Director Clarence O Connor discuss the Northeast convention in Bennington September 28 to 30. Isabelle LaBarge chairs Academy of Friendship programs with a June 5 rehearsal and June 6 elections and initiations. Senior Regent Jane Potter to receive membership applications. Chapter Night also on June 6 with LaBarge overseeing refreshments.
A Wilson Barstow of Burlington is named chairman of the board of trustees and Dr John H Bland of Burlington becomes president of the Vermont Chapter Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation Inc at the 12th annual trustees meeting in Montpelier. New officers include Mrs Henry B Bourne as vice president and Theodore F Kane as clerk. Gift awards and pledges total 19947 to fund equipment and program expansion as the Eastern Star and Vermont Grange adopt arthritis projects.
The article profiles Frank T. Koerner of Providence Rhode Island who spent over five decades as a counter man cook and owner. It recalls early wages and menus from the turn of the century and notes memorable customers. It also mentions Marion Boggs a long time caterer facing a diet and a Massachusetts traffic study. It ends with Navy Relief Carnival humor and space age glossary.
Henry Coley of Arlington Memorial High School is among 98 teachers honored with graduate fellowships to attend Union College NSF Summer Institute. The program runs from June 25 and offers tuition coverage, a $600 stipend, travel allowances, and potential a master’s degree after completing three sessions and 30 credit hours. Other Vermont teachers named include Bernard L. Quinlan of Fair Haven and Richard E. Ashley of Middlebury Union High School.
The Four Mohawksmen, a barber shop quartet, join the cast of Damn Yankees to be staged by Sarr a Ferman Community Theatre June 28 30 in an outdoor amphitheater at Mt. Anthony Country Club Bennington. Lead Marty Taylor and bass Leon Beckwith are joined by Fred Dunne and Chet Hickok. all four belong to the North Adams SPEBSQSA chapter.
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