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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1968
Page
6
Hoosick Falls votes needed to decide a village board resolution about expenditures. Faith Bealhont neighborhood residents urged attendance as details and implications of the spending plan were outlined for the upcoming Dec 17 balloting.
Trustees of the Vermont Thorpe Camp for Crip pled Children held their annual meeting in Brandon and elected Earl Wright of Petland president for the coming year. William F. Upson of Middleburg was named vice president Basil B. Walsh of Brandon secretary and Mrs. Benjamin W. Heath of Newport treasurer and executive director. The board reelected Wright and Mrs. A. O. Strungard of Brattleboro for three-year terms. Heath was elected to the board. The camp reported a strong year with 162 attendees, 12 applications accepted, and 4 wheelchair bound campers. Facility upgrades included pool renovation new apron walkway and a new pool filtration system. Additional attendees included Dr. Elizabeth, Mrs. Wright, Mr. Upson, and Mr. Heath.
Bertha Hoag and Miss Mary Ellen Hoag spent the weekend with cousin Miss Samira Hoag. Hoosick Home Makers opposed Freethofer's Bakery in Troy. Margaret Hoag, an X ray technician at Marys Hospital in Troy, returned to work after two weeks with her parents. The village plans a $523,000 project for a parking area and business district modifications including razing old buildings. A public election will be held for property owners only, with hours from morning to 9 p.m. at four polling places, with one ward changing to St Anthonys Hall. The Hart Theatre sale was discussed after Joseph Corcoran reduced price from 14,500 to 11,160. In church news, the Friga festival sale and St Johns rummage sale were announced with hours and activities. Village plans include a housing project and water/sewer line upgrades, with a planning board endorsing the proposal for village board approval.
The article notes costs for UHF antenna and wiring, plus installation, varying from five to fifteen dollars depending on distance to UB transmitter. A simple two inch loop antenna can connect the UHF signal to a vacant channel, with a UHF antenna and lead-in wire required. Converter costs range twenty six to forty dollars plus installation. Local TV service personnel will assess reception and advise equipment. Channel listings include WETK Channel 33 Burlington, WVTB Channel 20 St Johnsbury, WVER Channel 2 Rutland, Channel 41. Mayor Albo chez discusses village annexation plans.
Horticulturist Mrs. Lucien B. Taylor of Dover Massachusetts will address the Garden Club of Manchester at Zion Parish House on Thursday at 1 45 pm Nov 21 Her talk World Flower Gardening and Conservation details of her long service in horticulture include leadership roles in several societies and authoring books Two member participation entries Horticulture Showcase Land of Plenty and an arrangement class for Thanksgiving table will be featured A business meeting precedes the program with Mrs Osborne Halsted as hostess for the afternoon
Manchester hunters reporting kills to Town Clerk Clara May Hemenway include Jen Nile Sweeney 5-150 Harvey Brophy 4-130 Dorothy Brophy 2-110 Joseph Mylott 2-100 and Betty J. Hill 3-100. Deer were taken in Manchester with the largest checked in at 16 pounds three points by Howard Hemenway of Fort Mitchell Kentucky. Out of state hunter Thomas A. Du Bois of Pittsfield Massachusetts logged a 125 pound spike horn in Pawlet.
Richard C. Manz and Mrs Ann Manz take over Peaceful Valley restaurant in Pownal on Church Street. They plan year round operation with fried chicken and scallops as specials, and a Sportsmen breakfast during hunting season. Hours set breakfast 6 to 10:30 daily. Tuesday to Thursday dinner 4:30 to 8:30. Friday 4:30 to 10. Saturday and Sunday 12 to 10. closed Mondays. Exterior white with green shutters. interior decorated with bouquets from local merchants.
In Pownal Town Raceway feud over taxes centers on more than 13 thousand dollars for 1968 taxes deemed delinquent. Of 381 thousand four hundred twenty eight dollars in tax bills, 347 thousand nine hundred seventeen dollars was paid by the deadline of Oct 30. Delinquent is 1 thousand one hundred sixty two dollars withheld from 1968 payment by Taconic Racing and Breeding Association. The town argues interest on a 1967 tax refund of 23 thousand eight hundred eighty eight dollars, granted after two tax appeals, is not payable. Interest accrued between Oct 1967 and Aug 1968. town paid the rebate Aug 23, 1968 but refused further interest within 30 days. Delinquent taxes carry 6 percent yearly interest after Dec 1.
Leaders of Vermont nursing will hold a two day symposium on The Law and the Registered Nurse at the National Life Insurance Co. building in Montpelier on November 18 and 20. Assistant Attorney General Louis Peck will open sessions at 9 30 a.m. with a discussion on The Vermont Nurse Practice Act.
Buffalo quarterback Kay Stephenson broke a collarbone on a scrambling 11 yard run early in the second half as Miami rallied for a 21-17 AFL victory. Stephenson left after the play with teammates Kemp Flores and Darragh also listed injured.
Shaftsbury local scene includes Rick Haynes, Danville High soccer coach, and Dona awaiting February grandparents. Hilltop 4H girls hold a Saturday project meeting with Doris Cornell Lois Ostrander and Helen Howard assisting. A parish rummage and food sale at Fidelity of St. John the Baptist in North Bennington Friday invites the public.
Arlington residents learn that the Enterprise Society of the East Arlington Federated Church will host a program in Batley Hall on Wednesday November 2 at 1 30 p m Mrs Alvin Metcalfe and Mrs Robert Giver lead the program with Emily Allyn of Dorset as speaker She served as a Peace Corps teacher in Malawi at Livingstonia and will discuss developing countries in Africa All women are invited to attend bring Thank Offering boxes to be dedicated during devotions A tea and social hour will follow Hostesses are Mrs Herman Benjamin and Mrs Freeman McManus.
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