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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1972
Page
3
The McCullough Mansion Association stages its annual Costume Ball on Friday December 1 at the Gov. McCullough Mansion. For a century the mansion hosted Fourth of July Thanksgiving and Christmas events in New England style, but this year guests will don Mexican themed attire and decor.
Hoosick Falls hosts a Thanksgiving service at 10 a.m. at North Hoosick Methodist Church with Rev. Harry Burdess preaching. A Winter Fiesta dance at the Big House begins 9 p.m. with Lynn Chapman's orchestra, costume guests, marimbas, a Mexican hat dance, pinata, and tickets $16 a couple.
SARATOGA SPRINGS NY The codirectors of Weight Watchers of the Adirondacks Inc share several special recipes for Thanksgiving fare including stuffed cakes and tartlets aimed at lighter options. The notes emphasize practical portions and portion control for holiday meals.
North Bennington Airman Dean R Welch son of Mr and Mrs Gordon C Welch of R E D 1 North Bennington has finished six weeks of basic training at Lackland AFB Texas He studied the Air Force mission organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations He remains at the Air Training Command base for specialized training in the education and training field The 1972 Mt Anthony Union High School graduate is listed for further assignment The local library and lodge news follow with holiday events and menus including a Christmas gathering at the Masonic Temple and a Thanksgiving menu with detailed recipe notes
The Ethan Allen Pomone Grange plans its annual Christmas party at 8:15 p.m. December 12 at the Beech Street Firehouse with Bennington Grange hosting. Members should bring a one pound wrapped package valued at no more than 75 cents for exchange. Taconic Grange meeting was canceled due to a heavy snowstorm.
The Battenkill Grange held first and second degrees on November 15 in West Arlington amid a snowstorm causing a valley blackout. Degrees were given to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rutken and Mrs. Gayle Paustian by regular officers, with a flood-relief donation noted.
Arlington is among 26 Vermont communities to share in 24 million dollars under the Clean Waters Act for sewage treatment plant construction. The EPA will cover up to 76 percent of costs, Vermont 15 percent, and municipalities 10 percent. The prior 30 25 34 split is replaced by a system aimed at easing homeowner costs. Arlington plans a municipal sewerage system, with site and feasibility studies ongoing to qualify for grants, while the federal allotment and list of benefiting towns were not finalized.
The column lists a 7:30 p.m. Pownal P I G meeting at Pownal Elementary School with a title funds discussion by William Steele and a Festival of Learning film. Rehearsals at Pownal Baptist and North Pownal Congregational Church, Bible class at the Pate sonage, and a Christmas Bazaar at the Pownal Center firehouse on Saturday Dec 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bazaar, run by the Women’s Fellowship, features cookies, candy, breads, a tea table, gifts, a handmade quilt, a white elephant booth, and a grab bag. Also noted are a cookie decorating bee on Dec 6, property transfers involving Mrs. Alina White and the Hounds, and Gr. O’Neil’s office closing Nov 22–24.
Nearly 30 members of the Original Senior Citizens Club of Hoosick Falls gathered at the Eagles clubrooms for a Thanksgiving party. They honored 71 year old William Greenwood with a This is Your Day program as his wife Mrs. Greenwood shared in the surprise and memories. Greenwood, first president of the club, organized it in 1965, and spoke of starting the group to aid local seniors. The evening included birthday tributes, dancing, and music by Rick Olsen, who recently moved to Hoosick Falls. The club, now independent from the Rensselaer County Senior Citizens, plans to meet December 4 at 2 pm in the Eagles rooms to plan future activities.
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