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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1968

Page

7

Shaftsbury Scoutmaster Hank Freely Leads Troop 331 Growth

Hank Freely helms Shaftsbury Troop 331 for four years guiding growth from 24 to 40 members. A long-time Scouting leader with Wood Badge and Scouter's Key, he emphasizes field trips, cooking, and recent projects like snow shoes canoes and pack racks while noting a need for more parent volunteers.

Henry Freely Hank Suffolk County N.Y Shaftsbury Vermont Freely Ing Bennington Long Island U.S. 7

Fire near Aitken house in Londonderry volunteers quell blaze

Eight members of the Fire Department battled a fire Sunday afternoon near the Aitken house just north of the village. A pile of lumber scraps ignited near the under construction dwelling. Also noted is a dance at Flood Brook School gym in Londonderry on Saturday Oct 26 from 9 to 12 with music by Dave Brooks Orchestra and Prent Barker as prompter, sponsored by the School Club. children under 12 admitted free. A nursery school for three and four year olds begins Oct 21 at 9 a.m. in the Second Congregational Church of Londonderry with registration Oct 17 at 10 a.m.. sessions Monday through Friday 9 to 12. Several families from Darien Conn., Upper Montclair and Short Hills N.J., Buffalo N.Y., and New York City vacationed or stayed at Londonderry and Landgrove homes last weekend, including Mrs. Jessie Mayer and Ms. Susan Dibble among others.

Aitken Flood Brook Londonderry Dave Brooks Prent Barker 2Nd Congregational Church of Fontaine Martin Darien Landgrove Polly Myhrum

Pine Cobble House Tour Raises $4500

Pine Cobble House Tour titled Autumn in the Berkshire drew a large crowd and a profitable art sale by local artists. About $4500 was raised for Pine Cobble School. Co chairs Mrs. Thomas Hall and Mrs. Francis Jenkins thank volunteers. The Sandgate Church will close for winter until Easter, with Sunday services relocated to nearby churches.

Williamstown Mass Thomas Hall Francis Jenkins Berkshire Pine Cobble School Hall Jenkins

Arlington Parent Teachers Meeting Highlights At Fisher School

Arlington area P T A members gathered Monday evening at Fisher School to discuss attendance and education history in Vermont. A unanimous vote redirected a $24 sinking fund to buy raincoats for safety patrols, with a separate plan for an Election Day food sale to fund the equipment plus a skirt gift from a summer reading class.

Arlington Gerald Raftery Martha Canfield Library Fisher School Rowan Martin Peyton Place Raftery Vermont Guenther Mahler APT Safety Patrol Sandra Young Francine Rohm

DAR Schools Described At Hoosick Fas Meeting

Hoosick Falls NY October meeting of the Hoosac Walloomsac Chapter DAR drew about 25 members and two guests. Miss Amy Walker of Albany spoke on DAR schools Tamassee in South Carolina and Kate Duncan Smith in Alabama, both supported by DAR. Plans for the Nov 9 guest day included a 12:30 reception, 1 p.m. luncheon, and a food sale. Reservations by Nov 6.

Hoosick Falls N.Y DAR Baptist Memorial Hall Amy Walker Albany Tamassee S.C Kate Duncan Smith Gunter Mountain Alabama Henry R. Sheldon Baptist Hall Lisle J. Howland Buffalo Marion Webster Mechanicville Estella Shaw Third St Dorothy Howe Lake Placid Sheldon Ruth Howe American History Awards Hazel Hill District III Milton Neubauer American Indian Fund R. Ashton Haswell Regent

Mobutu Denies Appeal of Rebel Leader Mulele

In Kinshasa President Mobutu refused the appeal of Pierre Mulele who was sentenced to death for leading a leftist rebel uprising in Kwilu Province. Mulele had turned himself in to the government last month after a military court condemned him.

Kinshasa Congo UPI Joseph Mobutu Pierre Mulele Kwilu Mulele

LaBatt Family News From Martha's Vineyard Visit

Mr and Mrs Earl LaBatt and family and Charles LaBatt spent last week at Martha's Vineyard. Mrs Charles LaBatt visited with her son Edward and family in Danby for the week.

Earl LaBatt Charles LaBatt Martha’s Vineyard Edward Danby

Rummage Sale at North Bennington Library Hosted by Baptist Women

Bargain hunters will flock to the North Bennington library Saturday as the Baptist Women's Society sponsors a rummage sale. Hours run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A table of food will also be available.

The Baptist Women’s Society

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