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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1969
Page
6
Molly Stark Homemakers Extension members met at Heritage House Restaurant for their annual luncheon meeting. President Mildred Hayes led a brief business session approving continued Brandon Training School gifts and support for Bennington Friends of Retarded Children. Next gathering set for December 4 at 11:30 a.m. at Mrs. R. J. Poutre’s home in Shaftsbury.
Junior Troop 391 led by Mrs Joseph Tomasello plans a Christmas party and caroling through all sections of Pownal with Troop 339. In meeting, game equipment was prepared. Troop 339 with Mrs Philip Anderson, Mrs Margaret Sweet and Mrs Ronald Martin visited Candle Mill East Arlington to watch candle making and dipping. They also visited Noah's Ark to see toys from many countries and a display of books.
A Monday meeting of North Bennington School parents selected Charles Brady as a representative and Paul Becker as alternate to the local Design for Education committee. They urged school board inclusion of both men. Critics cited poor publicity and questioned Design’s emphasis on freedom and lack of discipline, preferring the current teacher-guided, structured approach.
Manchester school will install a $10,135.24 fire detection system from Notifier Engineering of Burlington. The state Fire Marshal approved the system, which replaces a freon gas setup from Cody Electric Co. Installation should start soon and be completed by January 1, with one third of costs covered by the state.
Manchester residents voiced concern at the weekly selectmen meeting about Powderhorn Road. The board affirmed a past verbal commitment to take over the dirt road if it meets town specs, with repairs to be completed before March 1970. A Jan 6 hearing was set for Deer Meadow Rd, as residents seek town maintenance.
At a North Bennington meeting St Johns Sodality voted to oppose the proposed abortion bill H-199 in the Vermont Legislature. Members urged writing to state representatives while touring the McCullough Big House and hearing about restoration plans of the late 19th century mansion.
Ana Lucrecia Marroquin of Guatemala visits Hoosick Falls Central School for three months under the International Fellowship Program. She enjoys gym and basketball, notes climate difference, and observes U S schooling while staying with the Miller family. She plans to graduate next year and return home with new experiences.
ARLINGTON The Arlington Blood Bank set an all time November collection record with 100 pints. About 40 percent came from three industrial groups led by Hale Company with 20 donors, Mack Molding sent 10, Arthusian Monastery on Mt. Equinox supplied nine, Father Stephen M Boylan of the order reimbursed time spent traveling. Seven volunteers were rejected and 19 donors gave for the first time to cover illness and deer camp absences.
The Junior High Pilgrim Fellowship of First Congregational Church will meet at the Youth Center on Saturday at 5 45 p m to go bowling. They will also hold a practice session for the Christmas Family Workshop scheduled for November 30.
Shaftsbury Ian MacDonald son of the Rev and Mrs A J MacDonald arrived at Bennington Airport from Houlton Maine piloting a Piper Cherokee. After a short visit with his parents he will fly back to Houlton where he studies at Ricker College.
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