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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1964

Page

5

Beaver Ross Named Goodwill Ambassador to Italy

Cambridge Central senior Carroll Thomas Ross nicknamed Beaver was chosen by the American Field Service to participate in an exchange. He sailed to Rotterdam then Italy, staying in Ancona with a host family and visiting hospitals and labs. He describes Italian life, schooling, food, and media, noting differences in daily rhythm and student workload while hoping to leave a positive American impression.

Cambridge Central S ‘Beaver’ Ross Italy Cambridge N.Y Cambridge Central School Eager Beaver American Field Service Carroll Thomas Ross New York Ross Beaver Rotterdam Alps Rome Ankona Mama Papa

Area Musician’s Composition In String Concert

Dexter Morrill of North Adams will debut his Andante for String Orchestra with the Berkshire Community Orchestra in Chapin Hall as part of the Berkshire Community Symphony Orchestra’s 20th anniversary season. The program includes Canzonetta for String Orchestra by Joseph Gallitelli, plus Elgar Serenade for Strings and Handel Concerto Grosso. Clarinetist David Glazer will solo in a concerto with string orchestra and piano. Tickets at the door. free for children under 12 and Williams undergrads with ID.

Williamstown Mass Dexter Morrill North Adams Berkshire Community Orchestra Chapin Hall Berkeshire Community Symphony Orchestra Frank B. Morrill West Main St Ford Foundation University City David Glazer Ulysses Kay Edward Elgar George Frederik Hanedel Williams

Walloomsac Birthday Celebrations and Local News

Walloomsac residents shared Thanksgiving visits and family gatherings. James Hoag Sr. received a 44th birthday surprise with relatives and a cake from Mrs. George Wolfrum. Timmie Tudor, four, returned from Mary McClellan Hospital. John Tudor reported a deer stolen from his tool shed. Jane Tudor visited grandparents in Pownal. Margaret Hoag spent the weekend with her parents. The Telfords attended Florence Niles’s funeral in Cambridge. Thanksgiving visitors included the Lukes and the Griswolds at local homes.

James Hoag Sr Inlaw George Wolfrum Timmie Tudor John Tudor Mary McClellan Hospital Myrtle Poland Charles Travers West Sand Lake John Hoag Alfred Jones William Crandall Jones Floyd Amidon Jr Petersburg Hazel Baldwin Boston Eugene Slavin Edward Flynn Arthur Harrington Sr Edward J. Flynn North Hoosick William Flynn Cambridge Nick Flynn Hoosick Falls

Architect Speaks At College Sunday

Rey ner Banham, renowned architectural critic, will lecture on Architecture Without Buildings at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Bennington College. The talk, open to the public, is under the Art Division and Banham will speak in Room 1 of the Barn. He is affiliated with Columbia University and edits The Architectural Review. The talk discusses Yale’s new colleges designed by Eero Saarinen.

North Bennington Reyner Banham Bennington College Banham Columbia University The Architectural Review Yale University Eero Saarinen

Free Press Chief Buys Pa Newspaper

McClure Newspapers inc acquires the Public Opinion daily in Chambersburg Pa. J Warren McClure of South Burlington becomes publisher while local Chamb ersburg staff will run day to day operations. The Foltz family founded the paper in 1869 and three generations published it. McClure also publishes the Burlington Free Press and directs the Haverhill Gazette.

Burlington Daily Public Opinion Chambersburg McClure Newspapers, Inc J. Warren McClure South Burlington Penisia Corporation Public Opinion Company Herbert S. Foltz Foltz McClure Public Opinion Burlington Free Press Haverhill, Mass

East Arlington Deer Hunts and Coupon Drive at Bailey Hall

The Enterprise Society plans to redeem General Mills coupons for Bailey Hall’s new kitchen. Mrs. Hazel Carbonti oversees coupon collection. In East Arlington Alden Grout harvested a deer the first Sunday and narrowly escaped an eye injury the next day while working on his car. Neighbor Tom Poulin also bagged a deer the following Sunday.

The Enterprise Society General Mills Bailey Hall Hazel Carbonti East Arlington Alden Grout Tom Poulin

Arlington Doctor Office Closed for Thanksgiving

Dr. O'Neil's office in Arlington will be closed from November 26 through November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Callers advised to note ADV, November 27.

O’neil ADV

County Holiday Homes Wanted For Visiting Foreign Students

Dover. DORSET With Thanksgiving near, Vermont seeks hosts for the Foreign Student Project run by Dr. Richard Taylor of International House NYC. Two or more busloads of foreign students will visit from Dec 26 to 31, staying five nights in Vermont to share community activities and optional skiing. No special travel experience required. hosts in Bennington County urged to call Mrs. Edith Snare or Rev. Jordan E. Dickinson in Londonderry for details.

Dorset Richard Taylor International House New York City Vermont Bennington County Edith Snare Jordan E. Dickinson Londonderry

Local notes include faculty venison quota and hospital return

Bernard Leamy and John James Jr. have met their venison quota for the year while George Dalton, after ten days at Putnam Memorial Hospital, returns to preside over The Banners in Percey's Newsroom. BCHS students Barry Griffith, Bill Hurley and Jonathan Dwyer visited Boston to watch the Boston College Detroit game. Reverend Walter F. Miller returns from a Lahey Clinic trip, and Tobias Hanks of North Bennington is among the University of Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra members under conductor Richard C. Church, kicking off the 1964 65 Scholarship Benefit Concert season at the Madison Wisconsin Union Theater.

Bernard Leamy John James Jr George Dalton Putnam Memorial Hospital Percey Barry Griffith Bill Hurley Jonathan Dwyer BCHS Boston Boston College Detroit Tobias Hanks North Bennington University of Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra Richard C. Church Wisconsin Union Theater Madison

Hoosick Groups Plan December Veterans and Anniversary Events

The Hoosick Hot Shots will honor patients at Albany Veterans Hospital on December 10, in a event sponsored by the Hoosick Barracks World War I veterans. Hoosick Falls Aerie of Eagles marks its 19th anniversary with a roast beef dinner and dance December 5, with a reception from 6 to 7, then dinner and dancing to Tate's orchestra led by general chairman Nicholas Pugliese.

Hoosick Albany Veterans Hospital Hoosick Barracks Hoosick Falls Aerie of Eagles Tate Nicholas Pugliese

Bennington Court Fines motorists for various traffic infractions

Municipal Court and state police continued enforcing motor vehicle laws last week. Defendants include Robert P. McCarthy of Troy who paid 35 dollars after pleading no contest to driving carelessly on Vermont 9 in Searsburg. Jane A. Weir of Walloomsac who paid 25 dollars for driving without a license on U.S. 7 in Bennington. Robert F. Thompson Jr of Bennington who pled guilty to failing to stop at a stop sign. Kenneth O. Cameron of Albany who paid 10 dollars for parking in a no parking zone. A string of speeding cases followed with fines ranging from 10 to 20 dollars for drivers from Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and other states. several on U.S. 7 and Vermont 67A in Bennington, Pownal, and nearby routes.

Bennington Robert P. McCarthy Troy N.Y Vermont Searsburg McCarthy Jane A. Weir Walloomsac U.S. 7 Robert F. Thompson Jr Vermont 67A Bennington College Kenneth O. Cameron Albany Pownal Lawrence P. Mattison

Firemen's Hall Transformed By Elves into Santa's Workshop

NORTH BENNINGTON The firehouse hall has become Santa's workshop one night weekly as the firemen's auxiliary crafts items from discarded materials for a bazaar on December 4 and 5. Mrs. Alan Noyes is general chairman for the bazaar and workshops.

North Bennington Alan Noyes

Garden sale and art exhibit set for July 22 1965

Manchester Garden Club announces a combined garden sale and art exhibit and tea at Equinox House Convention Hall on July 22 1965. Paintings by club members will be shown alongside handmade crafts and Christmas decorations, with proceeds supporting equipment for the new firehouse kitchen.

Manchester Garden Club Equinox House Anne Mauger Perley

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Ruth Bates CCS America Ming Beaver’ Ross Hagan Cellul FREE Comfort Heat & Insulation Inc Phone Benn Bennington, Windham, Rutland and Windsor Counties South ST. Bennington For the Home and Industry M. E. Rudd Co. Electrical Engineers South St Dial Bennington, Vt Area Musician’s Bertha Hoag Jane Tudor Margaret Hoag Mrs James Hoag Charles Telford Sr Charles Jr Florence Niles Fred Luke Beverly Luke Billy Carlton Luke’s West Hills Harry Griswold Sr West Sand Architect Speaks Free Press East Arlington Sunderland Amelia Lawrence Helene Thompson Courtney Night Elizabeth Dwyer Walter F. Miller St. John’s Church Lahey Edith Beaumont Park St Natalie J. Easter Shaftsbury Harry J. Bishop East Main St Bishop William A. Macadoo U.S Michael J. Biagini Cheshire Enzo Cippitelli Floral Park Arthur E. Lafond Waterbury Conn Richard R. Rapport Rochester Harold G. Thornburg Lakefield Minn Ronald G. Worland Wayne N.J Oliver G. Stonington Denver Colo Michael Wood Bellerose Bulk Feed Service Fence & Fence Whitman’s Feed Store Firemen’s Hall Manchester Jackie Breen Sorens Peterson Margaretville Clara May Hemenway Dana Fowler Joseph Fowler Rutland Hospital Burr and Burton Motorola Babcock Electric Radio & Television Morgan St Tel Iad Noveck Shultz, Inc Main St SWIFT Walker W.H. Eddington Inc TRANS Belair Parkwood Stationwagon Med. Gray W. H. Eddington, Inc
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