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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1970
Page
6
Manchester Town Clerk outlines zoning appeals hearings before the Board of Adjustment on Monday and details absentee voting rules for the November election. It covers appointment times, eligibility, how to request ballots, deadlines, and guidance for residents, armed forces families, and students.
Sunday morning rally at Pownal United Methodist Church was led by Rev. David C. Hubbard with special music directed by Mrs. Charles F. Mason. Promotions were announced for Sunday School pupils advancing through the grades, and Bibles presented to several students.
A farewell supper for the Rev William Abernethy and his family is set for 5 p.m. Sunday in the social rooms of the North Bennington Congregational Church. Attending families should bring a main dish or salad. Mrs Milton Mackey chairs the supper committee which will handle desserts and beverages.
Mr. and Mrs. Earle E. Storrs of Manchester celebrated 50 years of marriage with a Sunday reception at the First Congregational Church vestry attended by Gov. and Mrs. Davis and Sen. and Mrs. Winston Prouty. Their family organized the observance with daughter-in-law and son-in-law in Westwood, N.J., and Rutland, along with six grandchildren. The event highlighted Storrs' 50-year tenure with Factory Point National Bank and a donation to Mark Skinner Library in appreciation of his years as trustee and treasurer.
In Hoosick Falls Court this week Francis Lane of Bennington was fined 100 dollars for driving without a license. Lawrence E Hall of North Adams was fined 25 dollars for public intoxication after breaking a jail cell door. Clifford Burdick of Hoosick Falls was fined 20 dollars for operating an unregistered vehicle without insurance. Leslie Andrew of North Adams and William Kelley of Bennington College were fined 20 dollars each for speeding. Hugh Harrington of Eagle Bridge had his speeding case continued to Monday Oct 19. Robert Evans Jr now working in Greenwich posted 50 dollars bail for an appearance on Oct 19 on speeding charges. Kathy Riley of North Bennington and Mary Thompson of Granville forfeited 10 dollars each for failing to appear on speeding charges.
Hoosick New York prepares a tentative 1971 budget of 81,831.09 to be heard on Monday October 26 with final board approval five days later. The plan raises about 2 in taxes and increases salaries for highway, town clerks, justices, and a secretary while funding town garage debt and recreation, elections, and a new publicity fund. Reductions include debt service and transfers of social security costs, with possible tax relief if county sales tax lowers tax needs.
Falls village board faces water leaks on Carey Avenue and considers a full distribution survey at 125 a day up to 2500. Sewer funds await state aid with bonds to be sold. contractors to be paid after funds arrive. Plan to test clarifier and begin receiving Clay Hill to High Street sewage, 40 percent of the village, by next week. Residents warned to remove private drains and face fines. 90 water rents and 90 sewer rents unpaid total 2200 and 3200 respectively, with penalties and tax actions. County aid sought to clear title on abandoned properties for demolition and sale. board approves 100 to secure Munsell Street property. Morton Salt awarded salt contract at 19.40 a ton in 10 ton lots.
Pamela Hopp birth announced Edward and Mrs Hopp. Aiken trains with National Guard at Hoosick Falls over weekend. Hamiltons visit Cobleskill. United Methodist Church turkey supper planned Nov 14 with details to follow. Pleasant Valley Grange installation Oct 16 with 7 p.m. covered dish before meeting. Borderline CBC Halloween party Oct 24 at Checkered House Farm. costume prizes planned. Combined church service Oct 18 at Eagle Bridge UMC 10 30 a.m. with Rev Oswald A Muller. Sunday School at 9 a.m. Pleasant Valley Grange card party results with top prizes listed. Mrs Edith Smith guest for birthday dinner. Paul Virtue of Coila joins autumn foliage trip to Bromley and Green Mountain National Forest. Recent visitors include Mrs Harold Kipp and family, Irving Dick, and Mrs Lois A Virtue.
Dorset volunteers led a 68 percent attendance at Bennington County Fire Fighters Mutual Aid Association meetings with Manchester at 40 percent. Four mutual aid calls were logged. Pownal participated in three. East Pownal Fire Department nears completion with a donated garage. A loaned truck supports the new unit as funding drives begin. The annual officers election is set for January 1971.
Arlington couple celebrate 25 years since their English wartime marriage. Iris Andreasen and C W Kelley wed October 15 1945 in Poole England. Knighted by wartime ration constraints their registry office vows endured. A Sunday party planned by friends marked the milestone with cake and shared memories among family and neighbors.
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