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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1969

Page

6

Two Mattison Brothers Achieve Star Scout Rank in Arlington

In Arlington Boy Scout Troop 334 two brothers Robert and Douglas Mattison earned Star Scout on the same day during the Taconic District fall camporee at South End Tract in Danby. Others from the troop included Max Walsh and numerous Waite, Miller and Dorman peers with leaders Dan Mattison and scoutmaster Joe Walsh. The event featured a candle light campfire, nature projects, and preparations for the winter camp-out as the group celebrated their advancement.

Arlington Robert Douglas Mattison Taconic Ethan Allen Council South End Danby Max Walsh Don Edward Waite Jim Bolster Tom Miller Fred Pickering David Towne Philip Dorman Ronnie King James Waite Jim Poulin Bob Joe Walsh Robert Lindsey Mattison Brothers Steve Perry Donald Waite Robert Whitman Stuart Thompson James Brown Wolf Patrol

Mountain Towns Weekend Guests and Vermont Foliage

Mr and Mrs Jim Nesci of Meriden Connecticut and their son Ralph with Tonie visited the Nesci cabin over the weekend. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joseph Clementine of Manchester and relatives C Herbert Gilmoare of West Hartford. Vernon Vernon Joseph Slavik family and Manchester couple Harry Magee with Paula Maureen and Jim joined. Foliage in southern Vermont was near peak as leafpeckers drove past scenery. weather may extend the display.

Jim Nesci Meriden Conn Ralph Tonie Nesci Joseph Clementine Manchester Joseph E. Slavik Sue Jan John Vernon, Conn Harry Magee Paula Maureen Jim Vermont

Landowners May Hunt Antlerless Deer Without Permit

Vermont Fish and Game clarifies that resident landowners spouses children and tenant farming families may hunt antlerless deer during the regular buck season within designated zones without a permit. Each deer must be tagged with name address location and date and reported as required. No one may exceed the regular season limit.

Shaftsbury church events and Vietnam veteran return

The WSCS chicken pie supper at First United Methodist Church offers 5:30 and 6:30 seating with tickets at the door. Shaftsbury United Methodist hosts the first Junior UYF meeting Oct 9 from 7 to 8 pm for ages 12 to 15 with refreshments. Sgt Richard Lyon, son of Mr and Mrs Francis Lyon, returned from Vietnam on Sept 17 and a Sept 28 30 gathering in West Arlington celebrated his safe return prior to reporting to Otis AFB.

Miller Don Dailey Wyoming Dailey Twitchell Hill Shaftsbury Dubois Wyo Wyoming Outfitters Association West Arlington Methodist Church Hammond Troy Conference Millicent Vaughn) Cross Millard Cross Putnam Memorial Hospital L.C. Pope West Arlington WSCS First United Methodist Church United Methodist Church of United Youth Fellowship UYF Richard Lyon Francis Lyon Young Lyon Sgt. Lyon Otis Air Force Base

Rummage and Food Sale by St. James Women

Arlington event listing notes a Girl Scout Cadette Troop 295 sale at Griffins Store on U S 7 and in front of the IGA in East Arlington at 3 30 p m with donations welcome. A rummage and food sale is sponsored by the Women of St James at Dunbar Hall on Saturday October 14 and Keoughs Barber Shop will close Saturday evening October 11 ADV.

Griffins U.S. 7 IGA East Arlington Women of St. James Dunbar Hall Keough

Hoosick Falls Legion Marks 50th Anniversary Dinner

Hoosick Post No 40 American Legion celebrated its 50th anniversary with a banquet at the New York State Armory in Hoosick Falls. More than 150 attended. 50-year members received life certificates. charter members and senior members were honored. The event featured remarks by Commander Gerard McInerney, a cake cutting by Henry Stemp, and musical entertainment by the Fort Crailo Band after a teen dance earlier in the evening.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Hoosick Post No American Legion New York State Armory Gerard MclInverney Henry Stemp James M. Brahan Richard A. Severson John A. Murphy Robert Springer Hoosick Valley Post Veterans of Foreign Wars The Legion Armory Elastic Potato Chips Combo Fort Crailo Hoosick Post Gerard McInerney George Scott Sr McInerney Frank Irick Joseph Leary Arthur Cutler Cutler

Legion of Guardsmen Attend State Meeting in Rutland

The Legion of Guardsmen and auxiliary met in Rutland with greetings from state department commander Joseph Beauchamp and department president Mrs. Albertina Bowen. Plans to hold a regional meeting and the next state department meeting in Rutland on January 25 were announced. A fundraising effort across Vermont and New Hampshire aims to charter a bus for the national convention in Parkersburg West Virginia in the third week of July with dignitaries Alfred Paradise Leonard Wilson Mrs Mabel Hadley Mrs Francis Terill and eight from New Hampshire attending.

Bennington County Legion of Guardsmen Rutland State Department Joseph Beauchamp Albertina Bowen Parkersburg W. V Alfred Paradise Leonard Wilson Mabel Hadley Francis Terill New Hampshire Honard Johnson Legion of Guardsmen New Jersey State Guard National Guard L of G Herman M. Schwenk Schwenk Rhode Island Ohio California North Carolina Maryland Vermont West Virginia New York Virginia New York City Ladies Auxiliary New Jersey National Hobby Brigade State Guard

Webb Paintings Selected For Berkshire Exhibit

Webb Virginia, a Vermont artist and Southern Vermont Art Center member, is among 86 painters from New England and New York chosen for the Berkshire Art Association’s 18th annual juried show at the Berkshire Museum Pittsfield opening Oct 5. Lois Novacek and Eleanor Ambrode won major prizes. the exhibit runs a month.

Manchester Virginia Webb New England New York Berkshire Art Association Berkshire Museum Pittsfield Mass Vermont Winthrop M. Tuttle Marlboro Eleanor Ambrode N.Y J. Lindley Storrs Conn SVA

Gift Funds Public Address System at Hoosick Falls Church

In Hoosick Falls New York the First United Church Presbyterian installed a public address system after a $1 000 gift from Reverend Edith Craig Reynolds. The project cost about $5 500 and was funded by Reynolds gift plus property committee money totaling $2 000. The congregation will seek the remainder via the annual canvass. The system and sanctuary rededication will take place on Thanksgiving Sunday November 23.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Edith Craig Reynolds First United Church Presbyterian Church

Retrospective Connaway Exhibition Opens at SUNY Binghamton

A retrospective of Jay Connaway NA of Pawlet opens October 12 at the University Art Gallery SUNY Binghamton with works loaned from museums and private collectors. The show runs through November 9 highlighting his marine and rural landscapes and his career from 1903 to 1968.

Manchester Jay Connaway N.A Pawlet University Art Gallery State University of New York Binghamton N.Y Connaway Louise America Monhegan Island Maine Vermont SVA Fund Southern Vermont Art Center National Academy United States

Garnishes Enhance, Beau-May Promotes Dining Appeal

Beaux-May Restaurant and Lounge advertises edible garnishes to enhance plated dishes while stressing eye appeal and modest use. The ad highlights Sunday specials, a businessmen lunch starting at $1.10, casual dress, and pancake syrup as an optional batter additive, inviting diners to the 225 North Bennington Road location.

Beau-May North Bennington Road

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