Dorset Nursing Association Concluding Annual Drive
Dorset Nursing Association reports finishing its third annual fund drive with higher totals than last year despite expanded services and new equipment. The Bird respirator is now available for residents on doctor recommendation. Two school health programs proceed, an audio visual screening with follow up and a dental clinic. Well baby conferences continue at Dorset church under Dr. Elizabeth Byrnes. Medicare certification led to Mrs. Nelle Williams becoming medical social worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorset
Dorset Nursing Association
Abraham Madkour
Elizabeth Byrnes
Nelle Williams
Williams
Legion Installs New Officers In Manchester
At the American Legion hall in Manchester Harold Benson became commander while Theo dore Maher and Stanley Hinkley were installed as first and second vice commanders. Also installed were Clarence Roberts adjutant Edward Farnum finance officer James Roberts Sr sergeant at arms and Edgar Bryant service officer Installing officer was Kenneth Baker Bennington County commander Mrs Margaret Hosley installed as president of the auxiliary Grace Hubbard fourth district president installed Beatrice Maher first vice president Grace Abramson second vice president Sophrona Anderson secretary Bessie Carlson treasurer Flossie Fisher chaplain and Winona Walker sergeant at arms.
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Manchester
American Legion Hall
Harold Benson
Theodore Maher
Stanley Hinkley
Clarence Roberts
Edward Farnum
James Roberts Sr
Edgar Bryant
Kenneth Baker
Bennington County
Margaret Hosley
Grace Hubbard
Beatrice Maher
Grace Abramson
Sophrona Anderson
Bessie Carlson
Flossie Fisher
Winona Walker
Dorset Unit Meets New CEO Directors
Dorset Nursing Association bids farewell to John Coombs who left the Rutland-Bennington Opportunity Council to take a new post in New Hampshire. He helped launch the association and secure the OEO grant. Successors Daniel Holland and Neil Rappaport were introduced to Adm. R.B. Tompkins and other officers as plans and progress were reviewed, including 114 nursing calls in July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorset
Dorset Nursing Association
John Coombs
Rutland-Bennington Opportunity Council
New Hampshire
Coombs
OEO
Daniel Holland
Neil Rappaport
Bennington
R.B. Tompkins
David Gilbert
James McCooey
Legion Auxiliary Meeting in Hoosick Falls Tonight
Hoosick Falls The American Legion Auxiliary meets at 8 in the Legion Rooms. Social committee members Doris Auering Helen Bakaitis and Angie Carelli will arrange post meeting activities and each member is asked to bring a prize. Rev. Robert R. Springer of First United Church Presbyterian is a patient at Putnam Memorial Hospital. In his absence last Sunday Rev. Lawrence A. Wheaton led worship.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Doris Auering
Helen Bakaitis
Angie Carelli
Robert R. Springer
The
First United Church, Presbyterian
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Lawrence A. Wheaton
Flag of Maryland joins 32 states in local business district
Miss Marion Healey of Manchester Depot has ordered the Maryland flag to fly on U S 7, bringing state representation to 32. Those sponsoring the remaining 18 states should contact Charles Loyzelle at CombIn Manchesterison Cash Store to arrange placement. Town Clerk Clara May Hemenway plans a short vacation starting Saturday. hunting licenses will be issued Friday night and Saturday until 3 p.m. at her home, but not Monday through Wednesday nights. On Thursday the Town Clerk’s office will be closed.
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Marion Healey
Manchester Depot
Maryland
U.S
Charles Loyzelle
Combina
Clara May Hemenway
Merit scholars Honored In National Test Scores
John R. Finlay of Dorset and Frank E. Harrigan of Manchester receive letters of commendation for high performance on the 1967 National Merit Scholarship qualifying tests. Both juniors in 1967 are among 40,000 U.S. seniors in the upper two percent of the class of 1968. Finlay studies in France this year. Harrigan is a senior at BBS.
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John R. Finlay
Dorset
Frank E. Harrigan
Manchester
United States
Finlay
France
Harrigan
BBS
Hal
Guy
Bill) Butterfield
Sun Valley
Idaho
Arlington Library Board Salutes Manchester Retiree
The Martha Canfield Memorial Library board adopted laudatory resolutions honoring Miss Anna B Buck of the Mark Skinner Library Manchester on her retirement after 57 years as librarian and assistant librarian. The board praised her service to the community, cited her inspiration to readers, and directed copies of the resolutions to be spread in minutes and sent to the press.
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Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library
Miss Buck
Hoosick Falls Banker Retires After 50-Year Career
Arthur A. McLinden of Hoosick Falls retires after 50 years in banking. He spent 47 years here, 12 as vice president and trust officer of the National Commercial Bank and Trust Company. A Waterford native, he and his wife Sara live at 12 Burchard Ave. He has been active in civic groups including Church of the Immaculate Conception, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, HF Kiwanis, and the Rensselaer County Bankers Association.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Arthur A. McLinden
National Commercial Bank and Trust Company
Waterford
McLinden
Waterford High School
Troy Business College
Siena College
Syracuse University
U.S. Navy
National State Bank
Troy
Bank of Waterford
Old Peoples National Bank
Peoples National
First National Bank
Peoples First National Bank
Sara
Burchard Ave
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Pownal Fire Companies Plan Fire Prevention Week Observance
Pownal plans Fire Prevention Week October 8 to 14 with poster contests for all grades in three local schools. Center department chief Charles Betit announced prizes of T shirts and balloons to be awarded Tuesday afternoon. Shirts feature Sparky the Dalmatian. Open house at Center firehouse runs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings 7:30 to 9, featuring three movies on safety.
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Pownal
Pownals
Charles Betit
Center Department
Sparky
Center Firehouse
New England Women Meet at Wil son Sr. Home
New England Women met Monday at the home of Mrs. Joseph A. Wilson Sr. in South Shaftsbury for a meeting and covered dish lunch on the lawn. President Mrs. Herman Weston led the session and introduced speaker Mrs. John F. Watson of Saxtons River, wife of the Kurn Hattin School director. The talk covered a French tour, Hannibal and Napoleon routes, lace making with bobbins, and camera work. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Edson A. Birchard’s home in Springfield, Vermont, on November 13.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Green Mountain Colony
New England
Joseph A. Wilson
South Shaftsbury
Herman Weston
Saxtons River
John F. Watson
Kurn Hattin School
Edson A. Birchard
Springfield
North Bennington Fire Dept Open Day and Oak Hill Poster Contest
North Bennington residents are invited to view fire and rescue squad equipment and pick up National Fire Protective Association pamphlets at an open day hosted by the local fire department. Chief Betit will have staff on hand to answer questions and refreshments will be served by the auxiliary. The Oak Hill School poster contest on Fire Prevention will be judged at the firehouse on October 12 with tours and entertainment for visiting youngsters. William E. Dailey Sr. has been named to the Diocesan Cemetery Commission in the Burlington Diocese, as announced by Bishop Robert F. Joyce.
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Chicago
National Fire Protective Association
Betit
Oak Hill
Pownal
William E. Dailey Sr
Robert F. Joyce
Burlington
Dailey
St. John’s Parish
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Southern Vermont Art Center
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Joey Rogers
Arthur Person
Kendrick Bishop
Chris Baker
Andy Corey
Bertram Lane
David Hayden
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Burr & Burton
Mountain Home Grange
John Slade
Cancer Crusade
Bart Jacob
Board of Selectmen
Howard P. Horton
Arthur C. Lee
Yorktown Heights
Elton Coleman
Mobil Company
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N.J
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Dear Abby
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Arlington Library Board
North Bennington
Albert E.peterson
County St
Bennington, VI
Metropolitan Life & Insurance Company
New York, N. Y
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Johnson Oil CO
Bennington Road
Lester Pine
Ronald Seifert
UG Wee
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