Pownal Fire Department Adds 11 New Members
The Pownal Center Fire Department increased its roster by eleven members as plans for summer projects to raise funds for equipment were announced. Gordon Ware resigned as chief and Alfred Chenaille was named new chief with Michael Gardner as assistant chief. Ware remains head of the Rescue Squad formed in 1961. Monthly meetings are on the second Monday, drills every Thursday at 7 30. Community members are invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chenaille
Michael Gardner
Ware
Pownal Center
Center Fire Department
Town House project announced for Manchester area
Herbert Milza of Dorset announces a 50 unit, 1 million dollar low rent housing development near Manchester Center with 150 more units to follow. FHA loan negotiations target 90 percent financing. land at U S 7 north of Center. First phase to complete five months after loan approval.
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Manchester
Herbert Milza
Dorset
New Jersey
Federal Housing Authority
FHA
David Hosley
U.S. 7
Milza
Rupert group plans housing and clinic in Manchester area
Rupert No 230 will host an open meeting at Rupert School hall on Thursday night May 22 at 8 p.m. A film on the lazy eye will be shown by Mrs Aida Matteson with a discussion on a local clinic. Parents with children ages 3 to 5 are urged to attend and call for information. The discussion covers a large townhouse development with FHA Section 236 financing, rent targets of 120 to 200 dollars, and year‑round occupancy for potential Manchester residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert
Anthony Grange
Rupert School
Aida Matteson
Matteson
West Rupert
Janice Moore
Milza
Battenkill
U.S. 7
Bricktown
N.J
Manchester
Mirigo Corp
Carl Post
New Jersey
FHA
Shaftsbury Finance Talk and Housing Plan Questions
Shaftsbury officials discuss a sinking fund of 18000 for the town garage, with FHA approval and a government survey pending on low-cost housing in Manchester. Milza projects 1969 tax rate, 60 percent assessment of a 1 million building cost, and asks whether Three Maple Drive will extend up the mountain for seven planned houses on 29 acres. Drs. Arthur and Elizabeth Faris will be away May 22 to May 24 attending a medical meeting.
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Drs. Arthur
Elizabeth Faris
ADV
Milza
FHA
Manchester
Pownal Fishing Derby Draws Close to 100 Participants
The annual Children's Fishing Derby at White's Pond drew nearly 100 youngsters under 14 and spectators under sunny skies. Chris Powell and Louis Baker won trophies for the two largest fish, 1134 and 1214 inches respectively, as the Pownal Fish and Game Club organized the event with help from Stanley White and the A&P Company. Funds raised will buy evergreens and ferns for West Mountain. a rod and reel prize went to Mrs. Dorothy Lackey of Grafton, New York. The club's next meeting is June 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Pownal Firehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pownal
White’s Pond
Chris Powell
Louis Baker
Louis Harris Jr
Lyman Pratt
John Strek
John Welch
Stanley White
Benjamin L. Powell Sr
A&p Company
Dorothy Lackey
Grafton
N.Y
West Mountain
North Pownal Firehouse
Graduate Cadet Herrington to graduate at St. Joseph’s Academy
Graduate Cadet Staff Sgt Larry Herrington will graduate May 24 from St. Joseph’s Military Academy in Hays Kansas. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Herrington of North Bennington. Herrington earned his wrestling letter. The 98 member graduating class will hear remarks from Dr M C Cunningham president of Kansas State College. Diplomas will be presented by Very Rev Anselm Martin OFM Capuchin president of the academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Herrington
St. Joseph’s Military Academy
Hays
Kansas
Herrington
Clifford Herrington
Main Street
North Bennington
M.C. Cunningham
Kansas State College
Anselm Martin
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E. 7
Patacd Securities Co
Merchants
Rutland, Vermont
By Michael Miller
Walloomsac
Birtha Hoag
Grace McAron
Margaret Leason
Mechanicville
Roscoe Austin
Alice Guiden
Altar Rosary Society of the Immaculate Conception Church of
William E. Flynn
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Leo Bradley
Vincent LeBlanc
Walter Szklarz
Pottstown
Thomas Szklarz
Gordon Hoag
Alice B. Fitzgerald
Berlin
Louis Knapp
Albany
Rutland
Bennington
U.S.7
Shaftsbury
Sheilah Miller
Shaftsbury New Town Garage
Abe
Egular
Fishman’s Main Street
Vermont
Special Agent
Aire Insurance Comp
Posrom
Eacu
Patiod Securities Co
Merchants Row
Manchester Center
Grand Union
Pat
Lee Eae
Leta Lees
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