Highway Task Force Meets at Manchester
The sixth in a series of Gov Hoff's Highway Task Force meetings will be at 8 p.m. Thursday November 7 at Manchester Elementary School. The 10 member panel will discuss highway problems with town officials and Ivor Pel sue District Highway Engineer. Paul Guare will show road pictures and the group plans legislation to change town state highway relations seeking citizen input. Attendees from Bennington County and nearby towns are welcome and meetings have drawn 50 to 70 people in other towns.
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Manchester
Ivor S. Pelsue
Bennington County
Vermont
Paul Guare
State Highway Department
Newport
St. Albans
St. Johnsbury
Brattleboro
Joseph Moore
Plymouth
Kenalene Collins
Readsboro
Emma Ford
Warren
Willis Bragg
Fayston
Rescue Squad Nearing Fund Drive Finish in Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls residents face final fund drive solicitations with a few areas left Saturday evening. The squad will display its ambulance on Main Street between 3 and 6 pm on November 1 and November 8. An executive board meeting is set for November 8 at 8 pm at the squad building on Second Street to review drive reports. Also in Bennington College, Joan Bickford Brainard varias piano recital on Sunday November 3 at 8:15 pm in the Carriage Barn with Haydn Nowak Chopin and Beethoven works. Admission free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town of Hoosick
Second Street
North Bennington
Joan Bickford Brainard
Bennington College
Haydn
Lionel Nowak
Nowak
Chopin
White Creek Builds High Siren Tower For Better Alert
A steel tower was erected behind White Creek Fire House to raise the new fire and civil defense siren for greater audible range. Daily noon tests are conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Creek
White Creek Grange
Martha Williamson
Albert Harrington
Mary McClellan
Clifton Tracey
Georgia Stewart
James McCart
Robert Cross
Perle Cross
Putnam Memorial Hospital
C. David Niles
Chatham
N.Y
Charles Niles
Todd Masten
Robert Masten
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Ann Kyer
Chloe Lobdell
Frank Thompson
Cambridge
Stewart Land
Traceys
Theresa Masten
Hoosick Falls
Robert Mastens
Arlington Explorers Renovate Wagon Wheel for Post 34
Arlington Explorers Post 34 revived the vacant Wagon Wheel Restaurant on Route 7 after owners Charles and Mary Canfield granted access. Guided by advisor George Walsh, the Scouts redecorated, obtained furnishings, and maintained the yard, hosting two successful dances as the group grew from 10 to 21 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Wagon Wheel
Route 7
Charles Canfield
Explorer Scouts
George Walsh
Shaftsbury 4-H Club meets. new members and dues discussed
Shaftsbury Hilltop Girls 4-H Club held its second meeting at Shaftsbury Elementary School. Fifteen members and one guest Bonnie Adams attended as dues of ten cents per meeting were voted. New members Joanne Billow Patty Smith and Cathy Mack are joining. Elizabeth A James attended Trinity College investiture with cap and gown on Oct 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilltop Girls
Elizabeth A. James
John B. James Jr
Trinity College
Burlington
Toy Party at North Bennington Firehouse
The North Bennington Fire Department auxiliary hosts a Toy Party Monday at 8 p.m. in the firehouse. Proceeds support the auxiliary treasury for kitchen equipment in the new firehouse. refreshments will be served and toys will be sold at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bennington
North Bennnington
Auxiliary Treasury Fund
Local moves and town road work details
Mrs Alfred McConnad sold property near the Big Bromley area and moved to Arlington. Conrad A Beattie, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Beattie, completed basic Air Force training at Lackland AFB in Mississippi. Voters at a well attended town meeting kept plowing of town roads by selectmen. residents may request plowing at the usual hourly rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred McConnad
Big Bromley
Arlington
Conrad A. Beattie
Robert Beattie
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
Mississippi
Hoosick Democrats To Hold Pre Election Day Dinner
Hoosick Democrats plan a pre election day dinner at the Old Byars House Saturday night. John T. Latriale seventh Assembly District representative will be principal speaker. Latriale is a Bronx County native and Brooklyn Law School graduate who has won multiple assembly elections. Town Justice William J. Murphy will toast and introduce candidates Edward Gorman James Green Howard Shaw Donald Lohnes William Grennan Ernest Yorke. Rasch Green Shaw lead the event with dinner and program chairs named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Hoosick
Democratic Party
New York City
Latriale
Fordham University
Brooklyn Law School
William J. Murphy
Edward V. Gorman
James Green
Howard ‘‘Dee’’ Shaw
Justice of Peace
Donald R. Lohnes
William Grennan
Ernest Yorke
Luther
Randy) Rasch
Howard Shaw
Stanley Works Posts Record Third Quarter Sales
The Stanley Works of New Britain Conn reports third quarter sales of 31 119 053 the highest for a third quarter in 120 years and eight percent above the prior year. Nine month sales also set an all time high at seven percent over last year. The Eagle Square Manufacturing Company of Shaftsbury is a division of The Stanley Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain, Conn
Stanley Works
John C. Cairns
Eagle Square Manufacturing Company
Shaftsbury
Communion Breakfast Highlights Catholic Action By Lay Members
At St. Marys Alumni Communion Breakfast in Hoosick Falls Rev. Kenneth Kennedy spoke on Development of Catholic Action of Lay People. He outlined priests’ challenges in Cuba and the three generations of uninstructed Catholics, and noted Mexico’s property restrictions and church losses. Walter Wirmusky chaired. officers recognized included Robert Haynes James Shaw Mary LaRoche Maureen McGrath and Mary Kenney. Rev. Charles Bauman gave benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
St. Mary’s
Father Kennedy
Cuba
Mexico
Walter Wirmusky
Robert Haynes
James Shaw
Mary LaRoche
Maureen McGrath
Mary Kenney
Halloween Parade in Hoosick Falls Draws Big Crowd
The Hoosick Falls Halloween parade led by the local school band drew one of the largest crowds of recent years. Prizes in costume categories were awarded at the Municipal Building with Lions and Kiwanis Clubs funding the awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
Nicky Fleming
Judy Flynn
Helen Brady
Penny McKeon
Fred Leonard
Chuckie Crowley
Bobby Wood
Stephanie Bromirski
Red’’ Fox
Toby
Barbara Reppel
David Hanselman
Ricky Armitage
Robin Foster
Katherine Button
Diane
Debbie Reynolds
Shirley Howard
Pamela Green
Hannah Gavagan
Rev Granville Greenwald Becomes Arlington Pastor
EAST ARLINGTON The Federated Church of East Arlington has a new minister Rev Granville Greenwald of Winsted. He will lead services at the church and guide the congregation in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Greenwald
New Arlington
East Arlington
Federated Church of
Winsted
North Bennington News and Church Activities Update
Community notices outline youth dances and transportation to Bennington, church trustees and Women’s Fellowship meetings, plus a Christmas Bazaar planned by the North Bennington Baptist Church. The Rev. Mr. Greenwald and wife Jean are new East Arlington area pastors with children Perry and Lee Anna, detailing education, service, and parish home renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bennington
Shaftsbury
Women of the North Bennington Baptist Church
Jean
Newark
Ohio
Perry
St. Johnsbury School
Lee Anna
Arlington Memorial School
Sunderland School Meeting Postponed to November 12
The Sunderland School Association postpones its regular meeting to Tuesday November 12 at the Town House to observe National Education Week. An open house at Sunderland schools will precede the meeting and parents are asked to return to Town House. A Christmas sale is set for November 16 at the East Arlington firehouse with volunteers and donations welcome via Mrs. Ellery Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunderland
Sunderland School Association
Town House
East Arlington
Ellery Lawrence
Falls Little Theater schedules workshop for three one act plays
Falls Little Theatre of Hoosick Falls held a meeting at Mrs Anthony Wirmusky home to plan three workshop directed one act plays for January with each director selecting their play cast and production. Plays will be presented together free to subscribers with possible follow up series before a May major production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Little Theatre of
Anthony Wirmusky
Church Street
Ron Badgeley
Harry Fink
Main Street
Roma Shaw
Hoosick Street
Cheney Public Library
Theater Arts
Bennington College
Bennington County Home Demonstration Council Fall Meeting
Seventy five Home Demonstration Council members met at the South Pownal Methodist Church with host groups from Pownal Center Carpenter Fill Hoosac Valley Roaring Branch and Green Mountain. Luncheon followed by business as Rev James H Bagley announced Sunday topic and youth fellowship plans.
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Bennington County
Pownal
James H. Bagley
Scholarship Plan Proposed at March of Dimes Dinner
The Bennington County Chapter of the National Foundation proposed a 1964 scholarship program funded from campaign proceeds. The plan would award 1,000 to four qualified Bennington County high school graduates pursuing medical education, with eligibility for students in neighboring states who reside in the county. Breard H. Hawks chaired, with James Bow and Hamilton Shields appointed to launch the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington County
The
National Foundation
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Breard H. Hawks
Hawks
James Bow
Hamilton Shields
Richard Fradenburgh
Charles C. Eaton
Concord
N.H
Vermont
New Hampshire
Bernard McNaney
March of Dimes
American Legion Post
Albert Webb
Helen Harrington
John Kennnedy Jr
Fred Stacy
Marcel A. Langlais
Mildred Marchegiani
Lydia Boccagni
Fradenburgh
Langlais
Boccagni
Marchegiani
Re-organization of Cub Scouts at Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls Pack 64 Cub Scouts sponsored by the Church of The Immaculate Conception re organized at a parish hall meeting on October 27. Raymond Delarey is named Cubmaster with Luke Fleming as pack committee chair. Raymond Vogler handles publicity and Bertram F Barber oversees advancement. Edison Dorr will be
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Hoosick Falls
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Raymond Delarey
Luke Fleming
Raymond Vogler
Bertram F. Barber
Edison Dorr
den No. 1
Joseph Cullen
John Delurey
William Rasch
Troop 64
Den
Kevin Cullen
Danny Delurey
John Mullen
Dennis McGuire
Peter Vash
Raymond Atwood
Charles Frazier
Larry Vash
Walter Barber
William Vogler
Joseph Dwyer
Michael Scary
den No
William Shiland
Richard Severson
Pack reorganizes dens for Troop 64 in Sunderland
East Arlington Sunderland reports newborns at Putnam Memorial Hospital and a Pack 64 reorganizational meeting. New baby weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces, and another baby weighed 9 pounds 4.5 ounces. Den assignments and meeting times are listed with den mothers and chiefs guiding the reorganized groups led by Richard Severson. Parental involvement and leadership guidance are urged as the pack plans further age-based reorganizations.
Wood Flong Employees Feted at Dinner in Bennington
Wood Flong Corporation honored employes with 10 15 and 20 years of service at a dinner hosted by the Service Recognition Club of members 25 years or more. Thornton Hall presided and Earl Kenney oversaw arrangements with 43 of 57 members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Wood Flong Corporation
Paradise
Bennington
Service Recognition Club
Thornton Hall
Earl Kenney
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Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad
Ning
Bulance
Main St
Joan B. Brainard
Eleanor Niles
Lace
Vidhals
Union St
Arlington Explorers
Helene Thompson
Fran Stacy
John Doyle
Allan Mears
Danny Zimmer
John Martin
Barry Buck
Explorer
Wallingford
Fair Haven
Ray Lovely
Rose Sell Holton
Frank Hall
Post 34
Order of the Arrow
E.A. Goodman
Bondville
Arlington Firepartment
Pan Peru
Mabel FE
Whitney
Hoosick Democrats
Stanley
Charles Bauman
Edith Beaumont
Walter Beckstein
Carl Cunningham
Val Pulliam
Lions and Kiwanis Clubs
Robert Lewsey
Comgress Street
Mary McClellan Hospital
Philip Houston
Carr Street
Circus Fans Association of America
Albany
Fanny Steele
Schaghticoke
Robert Gardner
Leonard Hospital
Troy
Town of
Jack Halstead
Johnson Hill Road
Carlton Shaw
Elizabeth Dwyer
Conn
Mr. Greenwald
United Church of Christ
Denison University
Colgate Rochester Divinity School
Rochester
Andover-Newton Theological School
Korea
Greenwald
Sandgate
West Arlington
Greenwalds
Sunderland School
Falls
Hopkinsville
Glen Hayes
Christian County
Hayes
Pownals
Vera Langlais
Mt. Anthony
North Pownal
Terry Worden
Mark Leonard
Brian Marshall
Gwen Bisson
Joseph Buck
Dawn Grusendorf
Michael Buck
Marcia Burdick
Debra Lasson
Alan Langlais
Ted Church
Roger Wilcox
Jerome St. Pierre
Elaine Burdick
Linda Bisson
Eleanor Harries
Walter Towslee
Florence Harries
Richard Worden
PTC
WM. Rogers & Son
Fienberg
Bennington, VT
East
Robert Shuffleton
Carl Towery
Norman Mattison
F. J. Hawley
Patrick Michael
Motorola
RADIO
Plack Chassis
Babcock Electric
Sestaurant
New York
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