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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1965

Page

6

Play of Daniel casts by collegians and town

A large cast from Williams College and Williams town joins Adams Memorial Theatre and Williams College Music Department for the December 5 production of The Play of Daniel. About 50 singers actors and instrumentalists participate in the 12th century musical drama focusing on Daniel, idol worship and the overthrow of Balshazar by Darius with Daniel’s rise.

Collegians Daniel Williamstown Mass Adams Memorial Theatre Williams College Music Department Williams College Chapel Williamstown Associated

Medieval operatic spectacle at Shaftsbury parish venue

Shaftsbury Fire Company Auxiliary hosts a 7:30 pm Wednesday meeting at the firehouse. Last week visitors to First Methodist Church included Mr and Mrs Kean of New Jersey and Mrs Kean, former Helen Watson, daughter of Rev George Watson. The church guest list also featured Miss Stag, with framing notes about a complex performance narrated by Rev Buckwalter. The Williams College cast includes King Balshazzar Jeff Rothenberg and other students and locals. English narration by poet W H Auden. Principal roles filled by Daniel OConnor, Robert Holst, John Hunisak, and a chorus of young performers. Music by Kenneth Roberts, staging by John von Szeliski.

First Methodist Church Kean New Jersey W.H. Auden Robert Buckwalter Methodist Church Williamstown Daniel Tom Gunn Williams Balshazzar Jeff Roth King Darius Daniel O’connor Prince Robert Holst John Hunisak Bill Sander Peter Bagg Carroll Perry Don Reinke Dan Kingman Bob Howard Steve Hornberger Angel Gore Effinger Satraps Gregory Piper David Auty Steve Mesick Teddy Taylor Alan Eusden J.D. Eusden Jr Alec Scherr Tom Kalt Robert Lee Kenneth Roberts John von Szeliski Adams Memorial Theatre

American University Dean To Lecture On State Department

Charles O. Lerche Jr. dean of American University School of International Service will lecture at Williams College on The State Department A Critical Evaluation. The talk in Jesup Hall Friday at 8 is open to the public with a discussion and refreshments to follow. Lerche, a noted political scientist, recently toured European universities and has authored several works on foreign policy.

Williamstown Mass State Department Jesup Hall Williams College Charles O. Lerche Jr School of International Service The American University Washington, D.C Lerche Prospect and Berkshire Department of Political Science Prospect-Berkeshire Williams Dean Lerche Berkshire- Prospect House South America

West Arlington Rifle Shoot Winds Up Hunter Safety Course

Twenty boys gathered at a gravel range owned by Clifford McKee to practice rifle shooting under National Rifle Association instructors Robert Stroffoleno and John Maars. Each boy received 15 rounds and shot kneeling, sitting, and prone positions, capping a series of lessons for 60 youths aged 10 to 14 co sponsored by the Arlington Fish and Game Club and…

West Arlington Clifford McKee National Rifle Association Robert Stroffoleno John Maars Arlington Fish and Game Club

Final Sandgate church service and community updates

The final Sandgate Methodist Church service of the year is set for next Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Regular services resume in spring. Women at West Arlington plan a turkey supper Thursday starting 5 p.m. Nina Hadlock and her daughter Dorothy of Morrisville are visiting Wilcox relatives. Vernon Davies of Maplewood New Jersey spent the weekend with local residents. Arnold Wilcox, James Bud Edgerton and others hunt in Maine near the Canadian border, with plans to move to Rangeley Lake if needed. Walter Finney nears discharge from Mary Hitchcock Hospital. West Arlington Home Demonstration forms two classes due to high interest. Hunter safety courses cover gun handling, climbing fences, target awareness, and rules consequences. certificates require NRA passing marks. Landowner respect discussed by R. W. Jones. Instructors include Stroffoleno and Mears. boys’ transportation organized by Mrs. George Hess. The fish and game club provided ammo, badges, and study material.

Sandgate Methodist Church West Arlington Church Nina Hadlock Dorothy Morrisville Wilcox Vernon Davies Maplewood N.J Richard Stolz Arnold Wilcox James Bud) Edgerton Maine Rangeley Lake James Edge West Arlington Wagon Wheel Arenold Wilcox East Arlington R. W

Pownal Community Activities and Elections Recap

The WSCS of Pownal Methodist Church hosts its monthly meeting at the Quinn home with Oct 25 to 31 observed as Call to Prayer and Self Denial Week. A student council campaign at Pownal Center School ends with today’s election by ballot. Proceeds from a turkey supper totaled 250.55.

WSCS Pownal

Dorset notes and events from Dorset and nearby towns

Dorset and South Dorset residents receive family news and local events. Pfc Lewis Dean of the U S Marines reports safe arrival at Camp Pendleton before Japan transfer. Mrs Henry Barlow leaves Dorset Hollow for winter in Florida. Dave Brooks and his Singing Guitars begin Saturday dances at Dorset Playhouse on Oct 30. Dorset PTA to share in proceeds. Church trustees dinner at United Church of Dorset and East Rupert. Hitchcocks visit Swampscott, Massachusetts. Bloodmobile returns to Manchester First Congregational Church for a 100 pint goal with Dorset volunteers helping with registrations and refreshments.

Walter Miller South Dorset Pfc Lewis Dean U.S. Marines Camp Pendleton San Diego Calif Dean Albany California Japan Henry Barlow Dorset Hollow Connecticut Vero Beach Fla Dave Brooks Dorset Playhouse Dorset Pta Roy Casey United Church of Sherman Hitchccock Roger Ramona Swampscott Mass Fred Evesleth Dorset First Congregational Church Manchester Charles Smith

Emma Willard Day Observances Planned Nationwide

Mrs Donald S Kendall Jr is on the Emma Willard Day committee for Vermont. Emma Willard alumnae in 25 areas plan celebrations nationwide for a social event at Woodstock Inn Vermont next Tuesday featuring a noon buffet luncheon with guest Mrs Charles H Dauchy director of admissions. The Woodstock committee includes Mrs Fred C Clarke Jr chair Miss Martha Robinson Mrs J B Nichols Miss Betty S French and Mrs Richard H Goldsborough.

Arlington Donald S. Kendall Jr Vermont Emma Willard School Troy N.Y Woodstock Inn Woodstock

Petersburg Halloween Collection Planned

Petersburg Halloween solicitations for MCOR an agency of the Methodist Church will take place Saturday between 2 and 3 PM. The agency serves persons afflicted by disaster regardless of race color or creed and provides clothing food medicines and provisions for shelter.

Petersburg N.Y MCOR The Methodist Church

Judge Lillie to Speak at Stamford Rally

Stamford voters are invited to a District 32 rally at Stamford School Wednesday at 8 p m. The meeting welcomes all voters, not only Republicans, to hear Miss Margaret E Lillie probate judge and Bennignton County Republican chair, and candidates Ira D Whitney and Mrs Kenalne J Collins. A Q A session will follow and brief committee meetings will wrap up.

Stamford Republican Committee Margaret E. Lillie Bennington County Ira D. Whitney Kenalene J. Collins

Peru School Club Book Fair Boosts Treasury

Peru The Community House buzzed on Primary election day as the Peru School Club staged a book fair upstairs while voters cast ballots. Children toured rooms selecting titles, with donations from Mrs. Charles Noyes of Peru and New York City. About $56 was raised for the club as mothers assisted selling and volunteers sorted sold and unsold books for return to the bookstore.

Peru Peru School Club Susie Cole Chase Charles Noyes New York City

Ground-Breaking Ceremonies Set for Union Elementary School

Ground breaking ceremonies for Union No. 20 Elementary School will be held at the school site north of Londonderry on Vermont Route 11 Wednesday morning at 9 53. Union No. 20 School Board Willard A. Kiggins architect Charles Leach contractor Victor Rouillard and Supt Charles Nason will participate. Construction equipment moved to the site Monday. The Connecticut Valley Construction Company of Springfield won the school contract for 510 522 dollars. The new school will serve kindergarten through eighth grade from Landgrove Londonderry and Weston starting the 1966 term.

Londonderry Union No. 20 Londonderry Village Union No. 20 School Board Willard A. Kiggins Charles Leach Victor Rouillard Charles Nason Carlson and Lundin South Londonderry Connecticut Valley Construction Company Springfield Landgrove Weston

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