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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1970

Page

6

Fr. Sherwin to become rector at Arlington

The Rev. Lawrence A. Sherwin, native of Shaftsbury, will become rector of St. James Episcopal Parish in Arlington effective December 1. He has served since 1968 on the staff of St. Paul’s Cathedral Parish in Burlington and will move with his family to Arlington mid November.

Arlington Lawrence A. Sherwin Shaftsbury St. James Episcopal Parish Sherwin St. Paul’s Cathedral Burlington St. James North Bennington University of Burlington Area University of Vermont Brenda Watts Montreal Quebec Bronwen Allison Sean

First federal aid payment to Falls Hoosick Falls N Y

Hoosick Falls mayor announces the first federal aid payment of 415000 for the village sewer plant. Total project cost 1592200 with state aid 477660 and federal aid 525420, leaving 589120 bond debt. Javits bill could add 350000 more federal aid, cutting debt and sewer rents.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Richard A. Severson Rocco D. Ricci Federal Water Quality Administration Severson Jacob K. Javits New York

Loot the Williams College farce opens with witty darkness

Williamstown notes praise for Loot a black comedy of manners by Orton. Director Steve Lawson compares it to Wilde and Time hails as a funny murder made murderously funny. Free tickets available from Adams Memorial Theatre with 8:30 curtain and 8:25 reservations hold.

Williamstown Mass Orton Steve Lawson Williams College Lawson Wilde Williams’ Adams Memorial Theatre

Cadet Promotions at Norwich University Corps of Cadets

Promotions for area cadets Northfield Gary H Coe and William G Harmon list their classes 1972 and 1971 and parent addresses Readsboro Old Coach Inn and Poultney to second lieutenant. Cadets must excel in academics and military studies and show leadership to receive commissioned or non commissioned officer rank.

Northfield Gary H. Coe Melvin H. Coe Old Coach Inn Readsboro William G. Harmon Warren Harmon Poultney Norwich University Corps of Cadets Corps of Cadets Norwich

Pownal Fire Department elects officers for coming year

The Pownal Center Fire Department names Alfred Chenaille as chief re elected and Michael Gardner as assistant chief with Clinton Hutchins as president Gordon Ware as vice president Raymond Gagnon as secretary David Walsh as treasurer re elected Raymond Bisson John C Kelley and Earl Ryder as board of trustees. Coin cards for the Pownal Rescue Squad fund drive will be distributed December 1 in all town sections. The 1970 drive slogan is You May Need Us Later We Need You Now. Social room rental inquiries are directed to Raymond Bisson 823 7771. The Board of Selectmen says town meetings will be held in the town office each Thursday at 7 30 until further notice. STETNING England A lawyer and two policemen were locked in a police cell when the lock jammed on Monday they were freed after 40 minutes.

Pownal Center Alfred Chenaille Michael Gardner Clinton Hutchins Gordon Ware Raymond Gagnon David Walsh Raymond Bisson John C. Kelley Earl Ryder Pownal

First Baptist Church honors Philathea Society members

Hoosick Falls New York First Baptist Church names November Recognize Our Organizations month and honors the Philathea Society at Sunday worship. Officers include Mrs Auering president and Mrs Calhoun secretary with long service to Kiwanis luncheons and church support totaling over 10 thousand dollars in five years.

Hoosick Falls N.Y First Baptist Church of Philathea Society Philathea Ira Crowell Hazel Slade Charles Cornell Raymond Calhoun Albert Baker Joseph Auering Sherman Cottrell George Scott L. A. Wheaton John Elliott Auering Clayton Sherman Baker Calhoun Hazel Hill Kiwanis Charles Cornellis Philatheas Masonic Hall McKearin Kiwanis Club

North Bennington Eastern Star marks 75th anniversary

Tucker Chapter No. 38 Order of the Eastern Star in North Bennington plans a 75th anniversary celebration with Grand Officers as honored guests. Worthy Grand Matron Rachel Jarvis from Essex Junction and Worthy Grand Patron Clifton Newton from Newport will attend with other grand officers. A 6:30 p.m. covered dish supper precedes the 8 p.m. program. Five members are due 50 year pins.

Tucker Order of the Eastern Star Temple North Bennington Rachel Jarvis Essex Junction Clifton Newton Newport Bennington County Hoosick Falls N.Y Tucker Chapter

Hoosick Falls Scout Post Plans and Church Troop Meeting

The Hoosick Falls Fire Department and Town Rescue Squad authorize an Explorer Post with Richard Severson as institutional representative. Open to boys 14 and older, first meeting is Wednesday Nov 11 at 7 30 p m in Rescue Squad rooms. Plans include charter pursuit and varied activities. Also, Boy Scout Troop 64 held a meeting led by Scoutmaster Severson focusing on November duties and camping trips. Senior and patrol leaders outlined future speaker engagements and a committee meeting for fathers scheduled after the troop meeting. A Hoosick Grange session featured Miss Michele Restino on her Colombia trip and Halloween themed program. Committees were formed for coming year with numerous volunteers across service, finance, membership, and events, plus planning for fairs, picnics, bar-b-ques and youth activities.

Hoosick Falls Volunteer Fire Department Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad, Inc Explorer Post Richard A. Severson Second Street National Council, Boy Scouts of America Mohican Council Boy Scout Church of the Immaculate Conception Michael Kavage Paul Delarey Michael Monahan Richard Spink William Frazier Michele Restino HFCS Colombia South America Hoosick Grange William Brown Sr Ralph D. Griswold Cathy Prebble Fred Brown William Brown Jr David Cornell Brown Ralph Philpott Donald S. Hewitt Sr Lois Davock George Sigmund Omer Brenenstuhl Joseph Carelli N. Clifford Cottrell Almon Hewitt Wilfred Knapp Carleton Philpott Allen Cornell Edna Durkee Ralph J. Griswold Ernest Haas Arba Brenenstuhl Otto Piritiz Ruth Hoag Robert Kipp Paul Cipperly

Virtuosi di Roma to perform baroque works at UMass Amherst

The Fine Arts Council stages two Baroque era concerts by Virtuosi di Roma under Maestro Renato Fasano at Bowker Auditorium. Nov 5 and 6 present different programs including Corelli and Vivaldi pieces. Tickets from $1 to $3 through 125 Herter Hall or Bowker Box Office.

Amherst Mass Fine Arts Council University of Massachusetts In Virtuosi di Roma Renato Fasano Bowker Auditorium Massachusetts Albinoni Corelli Paisiello Marcello Vivaldi Antonio Vivaldi Fasano Collegium Musicum Italicum di Roma Italy Herter Hall Bowker

Falls police vow crack down on town violators

Hoosick Falls Mayor Richard A Severson ordered a tough policy after a spate of assaults on Oct 23 led by unidentified outsiders. Victims James Monahan Jr and Arthur Nash Jr reported being assaulted and robbed of 5.20 on Church Street, with another unreported assault that night.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Richard A. Severson Massachusetts James Monahan Jr Arthur Nash Jr Church St

Sunderland announce 1970 fund drive collectors list

Nellie Hayden and Lois Hill chair the United Counseling Service drive in Sunderland. Collectors include Mrs. Charles Zinn, Mrs. James Stone, Mrs. Fred Holton, Mrs. Chester Young, Mrs. Ellery Lawrence, Miss Ann Flanders, Mrs. William Bahan, Mrs. Francis Carrow, Mrs. Isabel Chambers, Mrs. Anna Ennis, Mrs. Ralph Bentley, Mrs. Barbara Tahl, Miss Heidi Pennock, Mrs. Clifton Hall, and Gerald Raftery. The campaign continues until all donors are contacted with a $200 Sunderland quota to beat.

Nellie Hayden Lois Hill United Counseling Service Sunderland Charles Zinn James Stone Fred Holton Chester Young Ellery Lawrence Ann Flanders William Bahan Francis Carrow Isabel Chambers Anna Ennis Ralph Bentley Barbara Tahl Heidi Pennock Clifton Hall Gerald Raftery

Dorset Church Ham Supper Supports School Lunch Program

A Dorset Church ham supper on Thursday November 5 offers 5 30 and 7 seating with baked beans sweet potatoes mashed potatoes peas salads rolls pies and coffee to benefit the Dorset School Hot Lunch program. Tickets at the door only. Police report a third daytime assault on a 15 year old girl as a car stopped she was grabbed by the arm and spoken to obscenely then released and left. Investigations into all three incidents continue with residents urged to report irregular driving to the fire station dispatcher. Mayor Severson warns against anyone using village streets as a racetrack or harming residents.

Dorset Church Dorset School Severson

Taconic Grange Installs New Officers In Shaftsbury

Taconic Grange No 491 held its regular meeting in Shaftsbury on October 27. Worthy Deputy Thomas Kaukonen assisted in installing officers for the year. Ten officers and the executive committee were named, twenty-five year pins awarded to four members, and a few attendees noted for pins. A seat for home economics work was presented, and a covered dish supper preceded the November 17 meeting.

Shaftsbury Taconic Grange No. 491 Lillian Wood Vermont T.B. Association Home Economics Committee Thomas Kaukonen Ludlow Jessie Peters Harold Cross Ella Aleksonis Freida Pello Lenora Longtin Viola Myers Marion Harbour Guy Mattison Ceres Mable Mattison Pomana Ella Cross Flore Edith McCarthy Joan Wood Hiel Reed Frances Hunt Belle Becker Jennie Stewart William Wood Merton Snow, Sr Roger Wood Thomas Hall Frank Rice Theresa Wood Belle Decker John

Keough's Barber Shop Closed for Repairs on Nov 4

Arlington notice lists Helene Thompson contact at 375 2325. Keough's Barber Shop will close November 4 for repairs and reopen afterward.

Helene Thompson Keough ADV

Two escape in Cambodia from hijacking case

In Phnom Penh, one of two Americans held over the Columbia Eagle hijacking last March escaped custody. Clyde McKay, 26, of San Diego, fled with fellow detainee Larry Humphrey, 23, of Ventura. Humphrey is a deserter from the U S armed forces in Thailand. The remaining accused hijacker, Alvin Glatowski, 21, of Long Beach, said the pair may seek contact with Communist forces in Cambodia.

Phnom Penh UPI Cambodia Clyde McKay San Diego Calif McKay Larry Dwayne Humphrey Ventura Humphrey Thailand Alvin Glatowski Long Beach

Local race placements listed at Fremont event

The results name David Cornell first, Mrs Carleton Philpott second, a third place as yet unnamed, and Arlden Olson fourth, with half rental to Fremont Haswell mentioned in the standings.

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