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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1962

Page

9

Readsboro hosts Civil Defense medical course briefing

A Vermont pilot study tests 16 hours of classroom training enabling a layman to set bones tend burns deliver babies and handle medical tasks. The AMA backs the program which uses color slides and self help kits with 12 kits in the state and a public meeting at Readsboro Central School on October 25 to discuss civil defense coordination among Southern Vermont towns.

Readsboro Vermont American Medical Association AMA Department of Civilian Defense Bennington Rutland Alice Howes Whitingham Readsboro Central School Stamford Whitingham Jacksonville Wilmington Richard Holmes Clarence R. Carleton South Newfane Alfred Arnold Fred Whitman Alfred Palmer Donald Washburn J. Thomas Moore American Legion Gordon Howard Civil Defense In

Manchester CES Sets Halloween Party at Masonic Hall

The Eastern Star invites all members and spouses to a Halloween party at the Masonic Hall on Friday October 26 at 8 p.m. Entertainment, games and dancing are planned. A small donation will cover expenses.

Manchester Masonic Hall

Hoosick Falls Local Events Highlight Kiwanis Talk and Guild Meet

Hoosick Falls banker Richard E. Bolton spoke at a Kiwanis luncheon, introduced by Arthur McLinden, praising local industry. Dr. Fred W. Harter received a 25 year pin and International legion of merit plaque from Arthur Taylor. St Hilda's Guild hosted Episcopal women meeting with Holy Communion and talks by W B Holmes on Episcopalians Worldwide. Hoosick Falls Eagles plan a Halloween Masquerade Dance for the Max Bear Heart Fund with Earl Darfler Orchestra.

Richard E. Bolton National Commercial Bank and Trust Co Kiwan Hoosick Falls Arthur A. McLinden Fred W. Harter Arthur Taylor Chicago St. Hilda’s Guild St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Episcopal Church Troy W. B. Holmes Saratoga Springs World England Hoosick Falls Eagles Max Bear Heart Fund Earl Darfler

St Marys Auxiliary Talent Show in Hoosick Falls

St Marys Auxiliary of Hoosick Falls will sponsor a variety talent show at St Marys Academy High School Auditorium on Thursday Nov 15. The program features teen guest performers and local acts with a nominal admission. Mrs Angel Powers leads arrangements.

St. Mary’s Hoosick Falls St. Mary’s Academy High School Angel Powers Helen Bakaitis Eileen McCann

Christmas Preparations At Dover Church Guild Meeting

The Church School Guild of the Congregational Church in Wilmington Dover held a vestry meeting tidying the kitchen and sorting Christmas costumes. Dishes from suppers will be sold at the next rummage sale unless claimed. Mrs. Leonard Johnson to lead transportation and serve as publicity chair. March 16 1963 set for a supper. next meeting Nov 26 to wrap gifts and dress Barbie dolls. Eight members attended.

Church School Guild Congregational Church Leonard Johnson Ray Chambers Johnson Helen Chamberlain James Smith Lawrence Plumley George Bordeaux John Frier

North Bennington Parents Meeting Reminder and Local Church Events

North Bennington High School parents of band and choir students are reminded of a Parents Music Guild meeting on Thursday Oct 25 at 8 p.m. at the school. In West Shaftsbury at Our Lady of Peace Retreat House more than 40 men from St John the Baptist Parish attended a communion breakfast after the 9 a.m. Mass. The Rev Walter F Miller spoke on priesthood training and the clerical life. The Southside Circle of the Baptist Church met with 18 members, raised 110 at the association supper, and plans a pot roast supper Oct 27 to fund the kitchen.

North Bennington High School Parents’ Music Guild St. John the Baptist Our Lady of Peace West Shaftsbury Sisters of St. Thomas of Villanova Walter F. Miller Robert Walke C.S.C Holy Cross Novitiate Bennington Royal Crosier Mary Hitchcock Hospital Hanover N.H Southside Circle Southside Baptist Association Leo Maxon Women’s Society

Reading Meeting For Hoosick Falls Grades One And Two

Hoosick Falls Central School invites parents of first and second graders to a 7 30 pm meeting in the school cafeteria to explain reading instruction methods. Principal Kasmer Stempek will start the session with teachers Helen Lewandowski Julia Barber Pauline Gifford Leonore Pratt for grade one and Elsie Potts Dorothy Niles Laura Gilchrist Jane Cappellino Margaret Myers for grade two. The same program will be offered for parents of grades three and four on Thursday November 1 with social studies added for grade four parents. A meeting for grades five and six will be announced later.

Hoosick Falls N. Y Hoosick Falls Central School Kasmer Stempek Helen Lewandowski Julia Barber Pauline Gifford

Chef Maurice Joins North Hoosick Restaurant

North Hoosick New York Chef Maurice, an alumnus of Montreal New York City Miami Bermuda and Mill on the Floss Williams town Mass, joins the renovated Old Byars House. He serves baked shrimp a la Bretagne carried capon on rice frogs legs meniere and breast of chicken in red wine as the former Merry Go Round becomes a refined road house with an indoor waterfall.

North Hoosick N.Y Montreal New York City Miami Bermuda Mill On the Floss Williamstown Mass Maurice

Moose Notes Lodge Events Schedule This Week

Regular lodge meeting at 8 p m Wednesday. Friday kitchen open 6 30 to 10 30 with steamed clams and fried seafoods. Saturday Halloween dance at Moose Hall begins 8 30 with prizes for funniest costumes. Youth Honor Day planned for Halloween night at the State Armory. Another supper and dance at Moose Hall on Saturday Nov 10.

Moose Hall State Armory

West Arlington News Notes and Local Visitors

Mrs. George Hess has a new daughter Linda Lee at home in West Arlington. Ed Reynolds returns from a three week Sandgate Road camp to Mt. Kisco New York. Barbara Reynolds is a Susquehanna College freshman. Albert Mast to winter in Florida after visiting New Jersey relatives. Richard Stokes hosts Berkely visitors Dan Thornton and Peter with Thornton joining this weekend. Jesse Harrington and William Paul are home from hospital. Vernon Davies visits from Maplewood sister of Mrs Stolz. Paul Bedell family to visit from Connecticut. West Arlington church turkey supper this Thursday at 5 hosted by Ladies Aid Society.

George Hess West Arlington Hesses Linda Lee Ed Reynolds Sandgate Road Mt. Kisco N. Y Barbara Susquehanna College Pennsylvania Albert C. Mast Florida New Jersey Richard Stokes Dan P. Thornton Peter Berkely Calif Thornton Jesse Harrington William Paul Vernon Davies Maplewood N. J Davies Stolz Paul Bedells Paul Connecticut The Ladies Aid Society of the Church

State Language Teachers Meet This Weekend

Modern foreign language teachers, superintendents and principals will attend a Foreign Language in the Elementary School conference at Norwich Elementary School on Saturday. Miss Josephine R. Bruno, head of the Modern Foreign Languages department in Medford Mass and associate director of NDEA Summer Institute, will be principal speaker at 10 a.m. A demonstration by Norwich Elementary School French teachers follows with luncheon at Norwich Inn and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. discussion groups planned.

Norwich FLES Josephine R. Bruno Department of Modern Foreign Languages Medford Mass Ndea Summer Institute Tufts University Bruno Norwich Inn

Reading the Bible opens faith without killing thought

The Rev. Dr. Leander E. Keck, Vanderbilt theologian, argues in Taking the Bible Seriously that a reading method can nurture vital faith while preserving critical thinking, in a new Association Press release.

New York Leander E. Keck Vanderbilt University Association Press

Officers Named By Women's Unit In Pownal Church

The Women's Fellowship of Pownal Center Community Church elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Charles Rounds. Vice President Mrs George Andrews. Secretary Treasurer Mrs Fletcher Hall. Altar Guild in charge Mrs David Ricker Sr. Plans include a Halloween Party at Town Hall 7:30 Friday with games and prizes and a Christmas bazaar December 8 from 1 to 5. Proceeds fund church interior redecorations. $5 donated for Sunday School supplies.

Pownal Pownal Center Charles Rounds George Andrews Fletcher Hall David Ricker Sr Town Hall Rounds Harold Andrews Ira Chaffee

North Bennington Cub Scouts seek den mothers

North Bennington reports Cub Scout activity led by Dens 2 and 3 under Den Mothers Mrs Arthur Wicken and Mrs William Van Orman. A recent porch display at Powers Market showcased work on Heroes in Books with puppets and fire safety education, inviting local boys aged 8 to 10 to join Pack 28.

North Bennington Arthur Wickenden William van Orman Cubs Powers’ Market Den Frank Kenyon Dr. Doolittle Bruce McWaters Gary Matteson Jimmy Wickenden Robin Hood Paul Bunyan Spencer Sweet The Doug Holley John van Orman David Buxbaum Shaftsbury School

Pownal Autumn Dance by Fire Department Auxiliary

The Pownal Fire Department Auxiliary hosts its annual autumn dance at the firehouse this Saturday with the Jim Willis orchestra from Pittsfield performing 8:30 to 12. Decorated by Mrs Ralph Walk with general chairs including Mrs Arthur George and Mrs Glen Sweet and others assisting. Members of the Pownal Pioneers 4 H Club plan a needlework project meeting Thursday at 7, while the forestry project meets Sunday at 2 at Mrs A Coleman Mason’s home with Martin Lingner Jr assisting. Combined meetings for both girls and boys occur on the first Wednesday of each month.

Pownal Jim Willis Pittsfield Ralph Walk Arthur George Glen Sweet George Renner Harry W. Beals Jr Ralph Bishop Otis Dorman Donald Rogers Pownal Pioneers Martin Lingner Jr A. Coleman Mason

Fire Department Annual Ball Held By Stamford Unit

The Stamford Volunteer Fire Department held its annual ball and supper at Mountain View Diner in Clarksburg. Fire chiefs from North Adams and Readsboro attended alongside Stamford chief Harold Haun and honorary chief Eligio Comain. Howard Armstrong, Adams Fire Department veteran, was an honorary guest and praised for ventilation lessons. The dinner and dance were arranged by the Auxiliary with about nine attendees.

Stamford Stamford Volunteer Fire Department Mountain View Clarksburg H. Gerard North Adams John Birch Readsboro Eligio Comain Harold Haun Howard Armstrong Adams Fire Department Volunteer Firemen’s Auxiliary

English Courses Outlined For Hoosick Falls PTA

Principal speakers at the Hoosick Falls PTA meeting were three English teachers introducing English course options and a reading laboratory program. The session covered SRA reading labs, a 12 week self improving reading plan, and senior English offerings including composition and literature.

Cipal Parent-Teachers Association Hoosick Falls Central School Frank Reynolds Alden Seifried SRA Science Reading Association Maurice Beaulieu William Peckham

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Civil Defense CES Edith Beaumont Dr. Harter Episcopal Women Nancy Green Sandra Dean McCaffrey Street Miss Dean Robert Daniel Dean Ruth Dean Jean Dupee Elks Hoosick Falls Lodge of Elks Dover Carlo Walter Christmas Tel Robert Chase John Willard Dover School Dover School Club Elizabeth Dwyer Mrs Leo Keough Edward Nash Woodbury, N.J Hoosick School N. Hoosick Restaurant Moose Sandgate Betty Trachte Pownal Church Sayles North Adams, Mass Cub Scouts Pownals Vera Langlais Fire Department PTA Prin Frank Carelli John Davison Philip McGuire John McLucas Harry Harrison Noveck Shultz Walker Simmons
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