Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bennington Banner in Bennington, Vermont

We have 494,038 pages in Vermont

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1967

Page

7

Siren Installation and City Notes in North Bennington

A temporary siren installed by the Fire Department awaits a new pole for mounting and will serve emergencies other than fires if the radio system fails. All night parking is banned during winter for snow removal. Mrs Edward P Midurski hosts Triangle Extension group with a Simplicity patterns discussion and library drapes project at McCullough Library. New members welcome. call Mrs Stanley Shaw at 442-2883. Fire Department Auxiliary plans December meetings and parties. 1968 community calendar sold out.

Fred Welling Edward P. Midurski Triangle Extension Marion Harris McCullough Stanley Shaw Charles Perkins Fire Department

Dorset Library Displays David Humphreys Exhibit

Seven paintings by Dorset resident David Humphreys are shown in the McIntyre Gallery at Dorset Public Library. The exhibition includes work from France and Vermont, with Humphreys’ background in New York and Paris, and memberships in several art societies. A local curator calls his work virile and colorful, with an undertone of deeper unseen elements.

Dorset David Humphreys McIntyre Dorset Public Library Southern Vermont Art Center Manchester Humphreys France Vermont Art Students League New York Paris Colarossi School George E. Browne Wayman Adams Andre Lhote Societe Nationale Des Beaux Arts Allied Artists of America Salamagundi Club of National Academy of Design Fleming Museum Burlington Abilene Tex Robert McIntyre

Poet Read At Williams College By Donald Justice

Donald Justice, Syracuse University English associate professor, will read his poetry at Williams College Berkshire Prospect Lounge on November 28 at 4 30 p m. The Florida native and University of Miami graduate has taught at Iowa and North Carolina, and his works include Summer Anniversaries Night Light and poems in journals and anthologies. Justice has held Rockefeller and Ford fellowships and won the Harriet Monroe Memorial Prize.

Williamstown Mass Donald Justice Syracuse University Berkshire Prospect Williams College Florida University of Miami Justice North Carolina Iowa Syracuse University of Iowa Rockefeller Ford National Council On the Arts English Department New England

Historic Sites Chief to Speak at Dorset Meeting

Arthur Williams of Montpelier, chairman of the Vermont Board of Historic Sites, will speak at the Dorset Historical Society meeting Monday at 8 p.m. in the United Church vestry. His talk will center on the preservation of Vermont history, and the annual meeting will include an election of officers.

Dorset Arthur Williams Montpelier Board of Historic Sites In Vermont Dorset Historical Society United Church of East Rupert Williams

Memorial memoirs and local school open house prompt turnout

Manchester residents hear Yale professor Lawrence Thompson review A Memory of Vermont in Vermont History while Burr and Burton Seminary hosts an annual open house for parents and friends following conferences. UNICEF drive by Zion Episcopal Church youths raises 78 dollars, up from last year, as Central Vermont Public Service plans a 2 to 3 am power outage for equipment servicing.

Robert C. Brewster Board of Trustees E. H. Henry Burr and Burton Seminary Paul H. Bullock Sr Henry George G. Ablard Zion Episcopal Church Unicef Manchester Central Vermont Public Service Corp

Warm Clothing Drive Seeks Help for Refugees

West Arlington and Sandgate residents are urged to gather warm clothing and blankets for refugee children and adults in Vietnam and other troubled regions. The drive, sponsored by combined churches, is chaired by Mrs. Harold Riemann of North Bennington for Bennington County. Drop-offs are at Mrs. Walter Finney’s home before November 26 for transport to the central pickup station.

Vietnam Harold Riemann North Bennington Bennington County West Arlington Sandgate Walter Finney

Falls Student Wins National Post With College Young Democrats

Joseph A. Berlant of 29 Wilder Ave Falls NY was elected administrative secretary of the College Young Democratic Clubs of America at the national convention in Boston Berlant a Union College graduate student in American studies was originally endorsed for national chairmanship by New York State College Young Democrats He and David Bush of Alexandria VA were elected to two year terms on the 15 member executive committee with Berlant remaining chairman of the College Young Democratic organization to the U S Youth Council He traveled to Miami to attend the national convention accompanied by John Sullivan and Mary McCall both from Warren County organizations

Hoolick Falls N.Y Joseph A. Berlant Wilder Ave College Young Democratic Clubs of America Boston Berlant David Berlant Union College New York State College Young Democrats David Bush Alexandria American University Washington D.C Bush College Young Democratic U.S Miami Fla Young Democratic Clubs of America Glens Falls John Sullivan Warren County Young Dems Mary McCall Warren County

Health Center Harvest Drive Cited a Success

Hoosick Falls Health Center Auxiliary reports progress on the Harvest Drive. At present the drive has gathered 1 177 cans of food 111 pounds of sugar 25 pounds of flour 25 pounds of coffee five boxes of tea fruits and vegetables blankets and assorted items plus money. Plans for Thanksgiving baskets are led by Mrs James Brahan and Mrs Kenneth Lawton with a meeting for helpers on November 21. Mrs Raymond Hogan oversees Christmas tree decorating for the health center.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Howard B. Thompson Hoosick Falls Health Center James Brahan Kenneth Lawton Raymond Hogan

Brownie Girl Scout unit forms in North Pownal

A new Brownie troop in North Pownal enrolls 54 girls from grades 2 and 3. Two troops are led by Mrs. Ronald Martin Mrs. Amos Heap Mrs. Richard Moore and Mrs. Paul Tifft with help from Mrs. Donald Roy and Mrs. John Bottess. Meeting Mondays 3 15 to 4 30 at North Pownal School.

Brownie Girl Scout North Pownal School Ronald Martin Amos Heap Richard Moore Paul Tifft Donald Roy John Bottess Martin

Bloodmobile visit highlights Arlington donors and champions

Arlington Red Cross Bloodmobile returns to Dunbar Hall St James Church from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday as donors, led by top teams and individuals, maintain near perfect attendance. Notables include George Stone with 19 consecutive banks and 100 percent donors like Joe Meyers and John Wright. Community seniors, road crews, and local hosts are praised for their support.

Arlington Red Cross Bloodmobile Dunbar Hall St. James Church Arlington Bank George Stone Jerold Clayton Nancy MacGuire Dan Ouellette William Delaney Pat O’neil Phil VerHoeve Joe Meyer Martin Oakland Roland Cormier William Squires James Woodard James O’neil Ray Little Archie Robertson Louise Coulman Don Keough George Walsh Gilbert Wilcox William Griffis Jack Secor Roger Secoy Robert Blair Joe Meyers O’neill John Wright James McCabe

Unusual AMT Knack setting blends fun house design

AMT at Adams Memorial Theatre prepares for Dec 7 curtain on The Knack with an offbeat basement apartment set by technical director Jack Watson. The design features slanted walls and a 20 degree sloped floor to heighten audience perception, while lighting joins the clown show mood. Performance runs Dec 7 8 9 at 8 30 p.m. Tickets on sale at the box office.

London Watson Keith Fowler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harriette Lyon Oneida Main Street Bulova Beau Brummell Main St Jewelers American Gem Society Michael Miller P.O. Box Lawrence Thompson Yale University Margaret Hard Vermont History Vermont Historical Society Thompson Robert Frost Mrs. Hard Walter Hard Johnny Appleseed Billy R. Thomson Kenneth Thomson Sycamore Lane Shaftsbury Mount Anthony Union High School Oakland College Young Democrats Health Center Harvest Drive S—M Drysdale’s The Pownals Vera Langlais Charles Barker USAF Blood Bank Rupert Robert Ash Roselle N.J Bear Mt Ted Rueggeberg Rueggebergs West Rupert Willard Lourie Rupert Congregational Church Charles Bibens Harold Klein Bethel, Conn Mason Nelson Kent Hollow Walloomsac Bertha Hoag Floyd Amidon Jr Amidon Floyd Amidon Sr Berlin Dorothy McCormack Gordon Charles Kimball Victor Leecee Cherry Plain Alfred Jones William Crandall Judie Schultz West Lebanon Lucinda Stewart Florence Elgeizer William Gardner Petersburg Robert Jansen Ella Jones George E. Wilson Thomas Wilson Wilson AMT Ial Deck the Hall Hark the Herald Angels Firestone Jack Jones Roberta Peters Vienna Choir Boys Seaer i Firestone Pickup Fed. Exc Economy Auto Stores, Inc Bennington, VT Ana General Electric Refrigerator Central VT. Public Service Corp
Search Courier

Search the Bennington Banner Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bennington Banner?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication