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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1971

Page

8

Beers Folk Artists To Perform Benefit in Hoosick

Internationally known folk artists Bob and Evelyne Beers return from a nationwide tour to give a Friday night benefit at Hoosick Grange Hall for All Saints Church Bell Fund. The 8 pm program features Seasons of Peace and The Peace Carol with psaltery. Admission is free. donations welcome.

Hoolick Falls N.Y Bob Evelyne Beers Hoosick Grange Hall Hill Road Hoosick Bell Fund of All Saints Church White House All Saints Church All Saints Guild

Caldecott Medal Books Join McCullough Library Display

McCullough Library announces availability of Caldecott Medal titles spotlighting Children’s Book Week. Florence Field notes the annual award by the American Library Association and the Melcher family legacy. The list includes Make Way for Ducklings, Where the Wild Things Are, The Snowy Day and more. Library invites parents and children to browse the new and old selections this week.

McCullough Florence Field Caldecott Children’s Services Division American Library Association Frederic G. Melcher United States Randolph Caldecott Daniel Melcher Mei Li Finders Keepers

No School for Grades K Through 6 Friday

The district announces no classes for kindergarten through sixth grade on Friday due to parent teacher conferences. Teachers will hold conferences with parents to review student progress and goals.

Arlington area classes and high school drama tonight

Arlington Episcopal Church announces kindergarten through sixth grade classes at 10 a.m. starting this Sunday, open to non members. Arlington Memorial High School Drama Club presents Inherit The Wind tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. in the gym with admission 1 for adults and 50 cents for students. Community notices include 4 H November meeting and horse care demonstrations at Suzy Proofs home with plans for the Christmas party. Also reported are a hospital patient and postal service guidance for overseas parcels and a Hare Krishna case heard at Laguna Beach with a quiet services finding.

Sharon Alcott Christian Education St. James Episcopal Church Arlington Arlington Memorial High School Inherit the Wind Laguna Beach Calif UPI Pacific Ocean J. E. T. Rutter

Earth Theatre brings its mini-dramas to Governor McCullough Mansion

Earth Theatre, a group of students and adults, will present a 60 minute program at the Governor McCullough Mansion in North Bennington on Sunday, November 14 at 4 p.m. The troupe started as a Burr & Burton Seminary student project with local adults and has won Vermont Council of the Arts grants. Their eco themed skits, largely improvised, aim to spotlight ecological dangers and current events. Admission is free.

the Earth Theatre Governor McCullough North Bennington Burr & Burton Seminary Manchester Vermont Council of the Arts

Education Lecture at Putney-Windham by Rubinstein and McCoy

Putney Windham College presents Annette Rubinstein and Rhody McCoy in a lecture titled Education and Community in the science auditorium at 8 tonight. Rubinstein, a noted critic and former principal, discusses innovative education and public school polarization while McCoy, with Howard and NYU training, highlights administration, recreation work, and teaching youth.

Putney Windham College Annette T. Rubinstein Rhody McCoy Annette Rubinstein America Europe Howard University New York University Brooklyn College McCoy Rikers Island

Shaftsbury West Shaftsbury Wonders 4H Meet This Saturday

The West Shaftsbury 4H group meets Saturday at 1 30 p m at Troop Leader Mrs Mildred Harris's home. The club aims to include girls from West Shaftsbury and nearby villages who wish to join 4H. Two new members, Gloria and Laura Morse, joined at the last meeting. two village girls had been turned away.

West Shaftsbury Wonders Mildred Harris Gloria Laura Morse Mrs. Harris

Bloodmobile notes record high November total for ARLINGTON

ARLINGTON donors contributed 106 pints to the Red Cross Bloodmobile yesterday, the highest November total in more than two decades and about 20 percent above last year. Chairman Claire O’Neil credited a team of nearly 150 volunteers, with 25 regular donors absent and 13 new donors stepping in.

Arlington Red Cross Bloodmobile Claire O'Neil Hector Ward Stanley Grover John Geer Francis Stroffoleno Martin Hirsch Robert Toone Lillian Henderson John Secor Archie Robertson George Walsh James O’neil Wallace Bennard F.F. Ellingwood Gerald Raftery

Water line extensions policy set by Hoosick Falls board

Hoosick Falls village board adopted a resolution requiring property owners outside the village receiving village water to obtain board permission before extending lines to other residences. If tapped, the owner pays both water rents. The meeting reviewed a mobile home case and billed the former resident’s unpaid rent to the outside owner. The mayor warned on potential state aid deferral and its impact on village finances.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Severson

GOP Women Have Early Christmas in Hoosick Falls

About 40 members of the Town of Hoosick Women's Republican Club met for their annual Christmas party at the Hoosick Falls VFW Hall. A turkey dinner was served by VFW Auxiliary led by Mrs. Helen Bakaitis. Installing officer Mrs. Viola Carelli reappointed Miss Norma Brenenstuhl as president and named officers including Esther Baker, Helen Restino, Josephine Beaumont, Elva Gigel, Marjorie Estine, and Edith Gigel. They signed a card to Mrs. Carolyn Thomas at Hoosick Falls Health Center and voted to suspend December February meetings, resuming March 21. Entertainment featured Ruth Pine in Shopping for Christmas and Gladys Knapp in The Original Poinsettia, with Mrs. Beaumont as Santa and a grab bag gift exchange.

Town of Esther Baker Helen Restino Josephine Beaumont Elva Gigel Marjorie Estine Edith Gigel Sunshine Carolyn Thomas Hoosick Falls Health Center Ruth Pine Gladys Knapp Beaumont Santa Claus VFW Betty Lepow

Roaring Twenties Theme Ball For McCullough Park Foundation

The Annual Victorian Ball shifts to a Flapper and Fanalehopper theme on Friday Nov 26 from 9 pm to 1 am at Governor McCullough Mansion North Bennington. Lynn Chapman and his orchestra play period tunes. costumes from the 1920s are encouraged. Tickets are $15 per couple via 442-2747. catering by Mrs. William Kelley.

McCullough Park Foundation Lynn Chapman Governor McCullough North Bennington John Held Jr William Kelley Arlington Hall Cushman Arthur Dewey

Five girls win DAR Good Citizen Awards in Hoosic Falls region

Hoosick Falls area schools honor five girls as DAR Good Citizens for dependability service leadership and patriotism. Recipients are Laurie George of Hoosick Falls Central School Patricia Crucetti of St Marys Academy Hoosick Falls Debbie O Dell of Berlin Central Lisa Johnson of Hoosick Valley Central Schaghticoke and Elizabeth Ponzillo of Mechanicville High School. They will be guests at the December 4 DAR meeting in Hoosick Falls where pins and Certificates of Recognition will be presented.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Dar Hoosac- Walloomsac Laurie George Hoosick Falls Central School Patricia Crucetti St. Mary’s Academy Debbie O'Dell Berlin Central School Lisa Johnson Hoosick Valley Central School Schaghticoke Elizabeth Ponzillo Mechanicville High School Baptist Miss Johnson Kenneth Johnson Valley Falls Hoosick Valley MHS

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