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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1965

Page

2

Vermont Democrats reelect O'Brien and officers at Rutland meeting

Daniel J. O'Brien of South Burlington is reelected Vermont Democratic chairman with Madeline Keenan of St. Albans as vice chair and Madelyn Davidson of Montpelier as treasurer. Kathleen Slate of Newfane becomes secretary. The party will use part of funds raised during Hubert Humphrey’s Vermont visit to pay debts, after clearing over 8500 at the Rutland dinner. In Montpelier, Vermont, the federal food stamp program reached three counties with 600 certified families, totaling 18000 in stamps and over 25000 in merchandise, with one month needed to gauge participation.

Rutland UPI Daniel J. O’brien South Burlington Vermont Montpelier UPS Franklin Grand Isle la Moille Mary Gibson

ACS leaders to address Vermont volunteers on Nov 9 planning day

Four representatives from the national American Cancer Society will speak to Vermont volunteers and staff at an all day planning session on November 9. Dr. Frank J. Vita will open at 11 a.m. with Saving Lives Through Service. Victor Swanson will discuss Are Funds Needed Now. Fred Learned will present Education Saves Lives. W Thomas Hellyar, with Dr. Henry L. Pratt, will lead an orientation for county officers.

Montpelier National Office of the American Cancer Society Vermont Frank J. Vita ACS Victor O. Swanson National Crusade Fred Learned W. Thomas Hellyar Henry L. Pratt

Ver mont Old Cemetery fall meeting at Friends Church

The Vermont Old Cemetery Association holds its annual fall meeting at the Friends Church in Monkton Ridge on Saturday November 13. Officers and the Board of Assistants meet at 10 30 a m Luncheon is served at noon followed by a general meeting at 1 15 p m Reservations for the luncheon are appreciated but not required contact Mrs Leon V Bushey Bristol R D for reservations.

Monkton Ridge Vermont Old Cemetery Association Friends Church Leon V, Bushey Bristol R,d Toni Lafko Stein Eriksen Sugarbusl Valley New England Hotel Bradford Boston Boston Herald Walter B. Hough Manchester Welfare and Nursing Association First Congregational Church John Eckhardt Burr and Burton Seminary William Street Eckhardts

Albright Installed as Vermont Church Council Executive Minister

Burlington reports Rev. Roger Lincoln Albright a former Rutland Herald staffer will be installed as Executive Minister of the Vermont Church Council. Services begin at 7:30 PM in Ira Allen Chapel at the University of Vermont. The council aims to unite Christian denominations and churches across Vermont to advance shared faith action.

Burlington Roger Lincoln Albright Rutland Herald Vermont Church Council Servnces Ira Allen University of Vermont

Sporn Folsom Fund Created at RPI for Loans

Philip Sporn and Dr. Richard G. Folsom announce the Philip and Sadie Sporn Loan fund at RPI. Beverly Wright will headline a jazz concert with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra at the RPI Field House Friday at 8 30 p m during Military Weekend. Tickets are on sale in Albany Schenectady Glens Falls Troy and Troy reservations by phone 270 6262.

Troy Philip and Sadie Sporn Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Philip Sporn American Electric Power Company New York Richard G. Folsom RPI Sporn AEP Dr. Folsom Beverly Wright Jimmy Dorsey Field House Rotc of van Curter’s Music Company Albany Fox and Murphy Schenectady Braydon and Chapman Glens Falls Copeland Travel Agency

Hoosick Board Approves Budget Despite Absence

Hoosick town board unanimously approves a total budget of 101,787.81 dollars, 13,105.06 lower than last year, with councilman E V Gorman objecting to a 17,000 dollar highway item for a new four wheel drive truck. Taxation amount awaited county rate and local assessments.

Hoosick Falls E.V. Gorman

Pittsfield High School athletics head dies at 57

Cornelius J. McMahon longtime Pittsfield High School athletics manager dies at St. Luke's Hospital. He founded the Pittsfield Teacher Credit Union and led it as president for four years. He leaves a wife, two daughters, a son, and siblings. Solemn High Mass planned at St Mark's Church Tuesday.

Pittsfield Cornelius J. McMahon Pittsfield High School St. Luke’s Hospital Pittsfield Teacher Credit Union Helen Jane Carol Cornelius J. McMahon Jr St. Mark’s Church

Canadian Election Today Climaxed Bitter Campaign

Canadian election day estimated 10 million voters could mark the end of an era for Liberal Lester B. Pearson and Conservative John Diefenbaker. The bitter two month race featured bribery charges and bomb threats as the two leaders vied for Parliament’s 265 seats with Liberal, Conservative and rising New Democratic Party forces in play.

Ottawa UPI Lester B. Pearson John Diefenbaker Canada Pearson Diefenbaker New Democratic Party NDP T.C. Douglas Douglas

Store Reopens This Week in Manchester

Southwick's Ltd has been sold to John B. Foster an advertising executive from Montreal. He bought the property from Mr and Mrs E E Jannicky of West Arlington and plans redecorating while continuing sports clothing sales with some brand changes. Foster a former J Walter Thompson account director, is new to retail and is married to Sheila Ryan of Westmount with five children.

Manchester Southwick’s Ltd John B. Foster Montreal Canada Foster E.E. Jannicky West Arlington J. Walter Thompson U.S

Altar Rosary Society Elects Officers in Hoosick Falls

HOOSICK FALLS N Y A meeting of the Altar Rosary Society was held Oct 25 in the Parish Hall of Immaculate Conception Church Recitation of the Rosary was led by Rev Charles E Baumann OSA Mrs Dominick Beninati conducted the business meeting and Miss Doyle was elected president for 1965 66 with Mrs Galvin vice president Mrs Hoag secretary and Mrs Hebert treasurer Refreshments were served by a committee led by Mrs O Malley Plans were made for a Christmas party to be held Nov 29 with Mrs Mary Smith chairwoman.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Altar Rosary Society Immaculate Conception Church Charles E. Baumann Osa Dominick Beninati Morgan Burke Mary Doyle John Galvin Gordon Hoag Robert Hebert Thomas O’malley

Local Residents Share News Across New York and Massachusetts

Walloomsne Mrs Hazel Baldwin visits son Richard in Sanborn N Y while Mrs Fred A Hoag returns home to Breese Hollow after convalescing. Hoag family stays with grandmother in Hoosick Falls for two weeks. Sittsner and Baldwin families visit Oscar Stewart. Mrs Harry Griswold Sr visits daughter Mrs Robert Baldwin as husband hunts in Maine. Gordon Hoag hosts Berlin dinner for Jane Fitzgerald's birthday. Henry Knowlton returns to Cambridge after time with daughter Mrs Edward Sullivan.

Hazel Baldwin New England Baptist Hospital Boston Richard Sanborn N.Y Fred A. Hoag Breese Hollow Gordon Harry Griswold Sr Robert Baldwin Maine Gordon Hoag Alice B. Fitzgerald Berlin Miss Jane Fitzgerald Henry Knowlton Cambridge Mrs Edward Sullivan

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