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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1968

Page

6

Pownall Seeks Democratic State Convention and Nursery Plans

The Democratic state convention will be held Saturday at Memorial Auditorium Burlington starting at 1 p.m. Delegates chosen include David Adler Barbara H Smith Arthur E George Mrs Thomas P Hurley and Jerry Bidlack. Alternates elected were Mrs Adler Mrs Bidlack Henry Brown Leonard Brown and Wilfred Campbell. Plans are under way for a new nursery school opening in September with Miss Pudvar from Suster College Albany teaching three and four year olds at the Baptist Church South Pownal. Classrooms accommodate 15 to 16 pupils with two sessions daily 8:45 to 11:45 for three year olds and 12:30 to 3:30 for four year olds. The program includes arts story time rest snack and recreation. Contact Miss Pudvar at her North Pownal home for more information. Two more New York City youngsters will join The Pownall for country living this year as part of the Fresh Air Friendly Town program inviting guests ages five through 12 to July 1. Hosts include Mr and Mrs William E Deery Sr and others. arrivals planned July 23 returning Aug 6 and 20. Local chairman Mrs Marcel A Langlais notes appreciation for community contributions.

Memorial Auditorium Burlington David Adler Barbara H. Smith Arthur E. George Thomas P. Hurley Jerry Bidlack Adler Bidlack Henry Brown Leonard Brown Wilfred Campbell Miss Pudvar North Pownal Friendly Town New York City Pownall William E. Deery Sr Barber Pond Road Harry Andrews Edward Dufresne William Jacobsen Marcel A. Langlais Bennington

Dr Armstrong’s office closure notice in Bennington area

Harriette Lyon reports that Dr Armstrong’s office will be closed Saturday May 25 and will reopen as usual Monday June 10. Contact 447 7911 for details and updates.

Hoosick Falls Board Reviews Tentative Budget

Hoosick Falls Central School J set tentative 1968 69 budget at 1 635 762, up 167 153 11.3 percent, with most increase in salaries and fixed charges. Only 14 500 added to local tax levy. rest covered by state aid. If approved, levy rises to 305 000. final budget to be set June 18 and public copies by June 25 prior to July 9 meeting.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Board of Education of Hoosick Falls Central School Philip Leonard Leonard

Shaftsbury School Group Sees Science Program

Dr. Robert Woodworth of Bennington College showed a time lapse film of plant growth and blooming at Shaftsbury School Association meeting. Students in Miss Elizabeth’s class participated and listened to explanations of the science program.

Shaftsbury Robert Woodworth Bennington College Shaftsbury School Association Elizabeth

MES Pupils Present Operetta at Manchester Elementary

About 200 theatergoers attended the MES spring concert in Manchester Elementary School. Grades 3 and 4 performed Cowboy on the Moon, with Grade 7 and 8 chorus adding five songs. Cast members included Judith Comar, Christopher Fender, Frank Johnson, Trevor Vasey, and others. A science exhibit featured an iguana owned by Jim Wasco and bones displays from Grade 2. New officers for next year were named, and it was announced there will be no supervised playground program this summer due to fundingshortages.

Manchester Cowboy Judith Comar Christopher Fender Frank Johnson Trevor Vasey Melissa Guyette Vicki Kent Ellen Colclough Melissa Bongartz Gwenn Wisell Erin Cornell Barnaby Myhrum Keith LaRoche Gregory Carrano David Allore Eric Hayes Robert Markey Debby Syntex Bonnie Barstow James Sheilah Miller Jim Wasco Paul Harris William Overlock Victor Harwood Abel Harrington Barry Patton

Burr and Burton Sub-Freshman Day and Week of Commencement

Burr and Burton Seminary hosts Sub-Freshman Day with 105 grade eight pupils expected. The baccalaureate on June 2 features Rev. James B. Murray. tickets limit admission. News notes cover prom gift, Newsletter mailing, alumni banquet plans, faculty changes, and sports standings in the school’s Gazette.

Neighborhood 12 Scout Leaders Meet in Arlington

Neighborhood 12 met at Bailey Hall in East Arlington with 15 Girl Scout adults present. Girls from local Arlington troops sang, led by Mrs. Calvin Andrews. Mrs. Bernard Miller opened the business meeting and welcomed new service team members. State Field Director Mrs. Brewster Baldwin spoke briefly. Volunteers are needed for Day Camp Staff and July registration has reached 101 for the two week session. Mrs. Miller received a gift of appreciation for assuming neighborhood chairman duties.

Bennington County Arlington Paul Clermont Bennington Duane Hoyt Ruth Wilcox Merritt Hewitt North Bennington Bernard Miller Shaftsbury Marie Baldwin Middlebury Thomas Steffen David Plummer Back Row Kathleen Roy Pownal Walter Crawford Iva Jane Towery Karl Militzer Stanley Hinkley Manchester John Berard Paul Petras Caler Bailey Hall East Arlington Calvin Andrews Brewster Baldwin

Readsboro Airman Ends Training

Bruce K. Collins son of James F. Collins of North Hill completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and is assigned to the Air Force Technical Training Center at Amarillo AFB Texas for specialized schooling as an aircraft maintenance specialist. He is a 1967 graduate of Whitingham High School. Shaftsbury Girl Scout Troops 301 29 and 284 are reminded of the fly up ceremony Friday at 7 p.m. at Cole Hall.

Readsboro Bruce K. Collins James F. Collins North Hill Lackland Afb Tex Collins Air Force Technical Training Center Amarillo Afb Shaftsbury Cole Hall

Lions Club glaucoma clinic set for Deerfield Valley Health Center

The Wilmington Lions Club sponsors its second glaucoma clinic tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at Deerfield Valley Health Center with Dr Milton Wolf and Dr Kingsley duMont as attending physicians. All residents over 35 are urged to attend. Norton House Museum seeks summer guides to show artifacts and restoration work. contact Mrs Albert Wurzberger at 1836 Country Store.

Wilmington Lions Club Deerfield Valley Health Center Milton Wolf Kingsley duMont Guy C. Hawkins Cold Brook Road Tucson Ariz Oak Creek Canyon Monument Valley Hawkins Cleveland Ohio

Arlington Boyhood Baseball Signups And Open House Notices

Arlington Sunderland and nearby areas announce Pony League signups for boys born after June 1 and under 16, with 6 p.m. Saturday sessions. Grade 1 registration at Fisher Elementary for Arlington and Sandgate children born on or before Jan 1 1963 on Monday 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. requires parent attendance and a birth certificate copy. Teacher Recognition Day at Hoosick Falls Central School featured cookies and punch in teachers lounges, PTA organized by Mrs. Frank Reynolds. Mrs. Robert Mihuta hosted Norman Conran of Sidney Australia, touring the U S on a two month stay. Capt. William Ivimey, on JAG duties in Florida, to begin Thailand tour in August. His sister Mary E. Quinn to depart Watervliet Arsenal June 1 for a year in South Vietnam as Army civilian at Long Binh. North Bennington School hosts open house Sunday 2–5 p.m. for Supt Leon Wagner. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hoffman from San Diego are visiting Charles and Mrs. LaBatt. Hoffman is former Nancy LaBatt.

Bennington Mt. Anthony Catherine H. Ambrose John Garneau Army Richard Smith East Dorset BBS Louis R. Soderberg Burr and Burton Florida Roy W. Barstow Putnam Memorial Hospital Arlington -Sunderland Fisher Elementary School Arlington and Sandgate Hoosick Falls Central School Parent-Teacher Association Frank Reynolds William Ivimey Thailand Ivimey An Air Force Base Tampa Fla Mary E. Quinn Troy Watervliet Arsenal South Vietnam Long Binh Bennington Southwest District North Bennington School Leon E. Wagner Clifford Hoffman San Diego Calif Charles LaBatt Hoffman Nancy LaBatt

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Manchester Garden Club Manchester Center Allen Wilcox B.F. Wilcox Kelli Graham Bruce Graham Miller The Vera Langlais NEW School Padvar Suster College of Albany Sters Baptist Church South Pownal Harriette Lyon State Board of Equalization MES ANK OF ORTH Ennington Williamstown Burr and Burton Seminary E. H. Henry Carl G. Rice William H. Bell James B. Murray St. Paul’s Church Rice Seminary Avenue Jill Depew Dorset Gerald Wilcox Equinox House Thomas Farley P. H. Bullock BBS Alumni Association William H Elliot’s Five Purdy’s Griffis Coast Brewster’s Casey’s Esso Dufresne Builders Avalanche Casey’s Auto Parts Lee’s Motors Dick LaRoche Ron Greene John Hawkins Charles D. Barker Jane Mason Warren Mason Cedar Hill Farm USAF Bien Hoa AB Vietnam Maj Barker Spain Lane Sweetheart Chests Haynes Kane Inc Dial Main St Wilmington Sheila Young Helene Thompson Edith Beaumont Robert Mihuta Hill Road Norman Conran Sidney Australia Union Carbide International Winslow Depot St Javery South Street Vermont Ernest H. Javery Alan H. Page Oo Ei Sacha Ethan Allen Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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