Arlington Bid Rejected for Federal Education Funds
Arlington School Superintendent Leon E. Wagner said Arlington was among 20 Vermont towns losing Elementary and Secondary Education Act funds after submitting a $3,600 share request. The plan to hire an outside consultant team to study a proposed Arlington-Manchester union high school district was rejected as not acceptable under federal regulations.
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Arlington
Leon E. Wagner
Vermont
Wagner
Arlington - Manchester Union
Humane Society Hears The Doctors On Lab Animals
Arlington report on Bennington scientists Dr. Toolan Dr. Toolan and Dr. Frost Dr. Wohnus discuss humane supervision in using lab animals for education and research. They note necessity, quality animals, humane treatment and local standards over federal policing.
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Bennington
Bennington County Humane Society
Helene Toolan
Putnam Memorial Hospital Institute For Medical Research
Oakley M. Frost
J. Fred Wohnus
Bennington College
Frost
Cooperstown
N.Y
Wohnus
Humane Society
BCHS
North Bennington
Otis
Bennington Humane Society Sees Prosperity and Plans
About 40 members and friends of the Bennington County Humane Society heard President Jean Henry announce a prosperous year ahead as county towns bolster support though Manchester remains a concern. Four new acquisitions include storm-screen windows, a new ambulance, a crematory and a tattoo kit for owner ID services.
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The
Bennington County Humane Society
Jean Henry
Fisher
Manchester
Henry
Arthur Kelton
Peru
Henry Steele
Rupert
Marion Hardy
Shaftsbury
Dorothy Howes Smith
Pownal
William Bell
Burr and Burton Seminary
Allan
Pownal area hosts school closings and Memorial Day events
Pownal elementary schools close June 10 and hot lunch ends today. Grade 8 trips to Washington DC planned. preschool story hour at Solomon Wright Library Saturdays 10 to 11 with Mrs Langlais. Food sale at Community House for kindergarten, call 375 2325 to arrange pickups. Yankee Doodlers to leave for Hoosick Falls parade Memorial Day morning. Missing corps items requested. Nancy Hagelberg to lead West Arlington 4 H Club parade. she also marches with Yankee Doodlers in Hoosick Falls. Campaign proceeds of 187.85 noted with gifts in memory of Ruth Riall. Memorial Day prep by Pownal Fire Department Auxiliary. honor roll decorated. Local youths performed in Gilbert and Sullivan Mikado at Pine Cobble School. Bennington League of Women Voters meets to finalize Know Pownal booklet, with 24 members. project to inform residents and tourists about history and local government.
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North Pownal
Washington, D.C
Solomon Wright Public Library
Marcel A. Langlais
Henry W. Bassen
Hoosick Falls
West Arlington
Arlington
Nancy Hagelberg
Richard Hagelberg
Yankee Doodlers
Janet Flynn
Bennington
Pownal
Ralph Bishop
Thomeas P. Hurley
Jane Chamay
Gala Opens Equinox With 300 Jammed Dining Room
More than 300 people filled the Equinox House dining room in Manchester for a tribute to the Manchester Fire Department. The benefit dinner followed a pool-side reception marking the resort hotel’s opening. Proceeds to the Manchester Firefighters Association to finish the exterior of the new firehouse on Route 11 30. George Heaslip served as master of ceremonies. Firefighters Association Finance Chairman Douglas P. Shaw reported 358 responses to 800 solicitation letters, totaling 23 000 in cash contributions and 6 000 in pledges. Association president Howard Ambrose said the project benefited from community and department support, with contractors and workers contributing labor and materials at cost. Exterior finishing will include painting, brick work, and landscaping. Rep. Reid Lefevre addressed the diners.
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Manchester
Manchester Firefighters Association
George Heaslip
Fire Department
Firefighters Association
Douglas P. Shaw
Howard Ambrose
White Creek News and Saddle Club Notes
White Creek residents visit Buffalo as Eleanor Niles and the McCart couples travel last weekend. Ridge Riders Saddle Club meets May 16, plans a public pony pulling night show with prize money, and notes road work could delay a gymkhana. Also, a cake marks a jested 50th anniversary for Eugene and Kayatta amid family presence.
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Saddle Club
The
Ridge Riders Saddle Club
White Creek
Manchester P O Box Sampling Returns For One Week
The Banner Circulation Department will distribute sample copies in the Manchester Depot area for one week starting Tuesday. Ezekiel Cross Jr. says non subscribers will be reached while current subscribers may receive an extra copy. Town Clerk Clara May Hemenway notes the office moves to the new municipal building on Vt 11-30 June. Shelving for the records vault arrived and will be installed next week. open for business Monday, June 6.
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The
Banner
Manchester Depot
Ezekiel Cross Jr
Clara May Hemenway
Manchester
Miss Hemenway
Thomas Farley
North Bennington Memorial Day Parade Instructions
North Bennington residents and participants are urged to gather at the school grounds by 8 30 Monday morning for the Memorial Day parade which will begin promptly at 9 O clock. Elizabeth Dwyer contact 442 4519 for details.
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North Bennington Memorial Day
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