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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1968
Page
6
Manchester selectmen debated licensing junkyards on town sites with outdoor unregistered autos. I Stanford Zecher Jr warned licensing may invite more junkyard activity and unsightly consequences while Town Manager James L. Woodard said two violators agreed to clean up their operations.
The Joy Club for Juniors of North Pownal Congregational Church will hold its first fall meeting for Grades 4 to 6 after school on October 8 at leader Mrs Earle V Churchs home. Mr and Mrs Church recently returned from visiting Miss Margaret Reagan who recovered from a June coronary attack and is active again. Reagan taught at North Pownal School for 13 years before retiring in 1962.
Hoosick Falls Central School Board votes to purchase and install a burglar alarm to be active when the school is closed. A fencing option at about $1000 is rejected in favor of a chain gate costing around $300. The district also reports Title II funds will not be received this year, affecting library purchases.
Visitors from Scotia and California called at the Manchester home of Mrs. Hard and others on Seminary Avenue. Church World Service Clothing Drive details urge donations by Oct 11 in sturdy cartons, with 10 cents per pound or $3 for a blanket. avoid perishable or synthetic items. Burr and Burton students appear on TV Saturday at 6 on Channel 6 from Schenectady, with La Salle Academy competing and a taped program Thursday. Guidance sessions for seniors set for Tuesday at 7:30 in the study hall. Freshman Frolic reported with a live orchestra. Magazine subscription drive launches, with captains Beattie and Cone, and proceeds allocated after faculty input. Trustees repaint the Practical Arts Center on Seminary Avenue. Worldwide Communion Sunday at First Congregational Church Oct 6. Work Day for Christ Oct 10 by Senior High Pilgrim Fellowship, donations supporting missions.
Hoosick Falls Susan Eddy of West Hoosick is at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady for surgery. Lions District Governor James E. Kent of Guilderland, visiting Hoosick Falls Lions Club, will attend a 6:30 p.m. dinner at Irick's Restaurant with Francis A. Pouliot of Schuylerville. HFCS boys placed second to Cambridge Central School 26 to 30 in a Tuesday meet. top time went to Tom Shiland of Cambridge 12 52, followed by Howard Herrington and others.
Kenneth Williamson of the American Hospital Association told the Vermont Hospital Association that a new wave of federal health care legislation will follow the war economy. He forecast multi billion dollar programs to aid the poor, plus federal controls on doctors fees and hospital charges, with tax exemptions for profitable hospitals under fire and drug pricing prosecutions likely. He warned Congress will fund medical education directly and noted federal aid to colleges did not always add doctors.
Greater Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce guests of honor will be Robert C. Brewster and Earle E. Storrs for long service to the community at the Oct. 19 social event at the Worthy Inn. A social hour precedes a buffet dinner and dancing.
White Creek Rescue Squad members will canvass the town this week to collect coin cards. Jesse Gates has returned home after treatment at Putnam Memorial Hospital.
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