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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1966

Page

6

Burr and Burton Students Hear of Communist Methods

At an assembly Dr Karlis Leyasmeyer of Philadelphia spoke to Burr and Burton Seminary students about the threats of world Communism. He urged a high moral purpose and rededication to freedom as the United States combats communist influence.

Burr Burton Manchester Burr and Burton Seminary Dr. Leynsmeyer Communist Party Russia United States Leynsmeyer

New Mathematics course cancelled at Burr and Burton

The adult education schedule item titled new mathematics was cancelled due to insufficient registrations. Mrs Lois Barney, PTA adult education chairwoman, announced the decision. A 1961 blue Volkswagen sedan stolen October 14 from in front of the VFW was recovered October 24 at Snow Valley Ski area in Winhall with no damage.

Burr and Burton Seminary Lois Barney PTA Committee On Adult Education John Ojala VFW Snow Valley Winhall

Mallin Resigns as Sister Fowler Named in His Place

Manchester residents learn William J. Mallin resigns after seven months on the Board of Sisters. Earle Fowler, a former sister and Board of Civil Authority member, named to replace him until next Town Meeting. Henry B. Robinson resignations noted earlier. board to announce new auditor and sister replacements at Tuesday night meeting. Hoosick Falls plans honor for Fred Quackenbush, 90, original Van Surdam village band member, with a special scroll as the band marks 72 years of service. he is a patient at the Hoosick Falls Health Center after recent illness.

Manchester William J. Mallin Earle Fowler Board of Civil Authority Mallin I. Stanford Zecher Board of Selectmen Zecher Board of Sisters Henry B. Robinson Clyde H. Bryant Sr Knowles Walter S. Clemons Hoosick Falls N.Y Fred Quackenbush van Surdam Richard Severson Quackenbush Hoosick Falls Health Center

Manchester VFW Halloween Fire Truck Ride Event

Harned-Fowler Post 6481 VFW sponsors a Halloween caper Monday at 6 15 p m EST offering children a ride on a fire truck to a supervised bonfire near Vt 1130 and the firehouse. After the bonfire the post serves cider doughnuts and candy at the clubrooms with noisemakers supplied.

Manchester VFW Memorial Avenue Main Street Vt. 1130 VFW Post Harned - Fowler Post Veterans of Foreign Wars

Hearing Tonight on Pay Raises in Hoosick Falls

A public hearing at 7 30 p m tonight at the Hoosick Falls municipal building will consider the tentative town budget with pay raises for officers and employees. Justices of the peace would gain 450 dollars to 1500 annually, two councilmen 100 each to 600, and the town clerk 300 to 4300. Highway workers would see 15 cent hourly raises and the highway superintendent would earn 6000 annually. The supervisor, attorney, and assessors would keep current salaries. If approved, a special meeting will follow. Separately the National Automobile Club reports U S motorists logged 880 billion miles in 1965.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Town of Hoosick Board

Pownal Pioneers 4-H Elects Officers at First Meeting

At Mrs. Harry Andrews home in Pownal the Pownals Ten girls began the season of the Pownal Pioneers 4-H Club with officer elections. Jill Snow is president, Debra Chenaille vice president, Patty Andrews secretary, Jill Chenaille treasurer, and Judy Andrews news reporter. Projects include crafts cooking and sewing with enrolled members listed, enrollment open to girls 10 and over, junior leaders sought, meetings set for the first Saturday each month at 10:30 a.m.

Harry Andrews Pownal Pioneers Jill Snow Debra Chenaille Patty Andrews Jill Chenaille Judy Andrews Jean Hurley Cheryl Andrews Christine Lampman Debra Palmer Karen Andrews

Walloomsac and area social notes and events

Walloomsac and nearby towns report social events and community notices. Marie Amidon hosted a Stanley Brush Party with guests from Williamstown Petersburg North Petersburg and Walloomsac. Local families hosted visits in Troy and North Bennington. Craig Harrington celebrated his fourth birthday. Upcoming events include a leaders meeting at Arlington High School with a record hop and Halloween fare. The Pownal Fish and Game Club hosts Vermont Federation of Sportsmen visit on Nov. 9. Tax collectors remind taxpayers of deadlines and post hours after 5 p.m. and Saturdays. delinquency penalties apply after Oct. 30.

Marie Amidon Stanley Brush Williamstown Petersburg North Petersburg Walloomsac Gordon Hoag Troy Scottie Wilson Paul Cipperly Paul John Hoag Roscoe Austin Donald Harrington North Bennington Craig Harrington Karen Andrews Jill Chenaille Jill Snow Patty Andrews Arlington High School Pownal Vermont Federation of Sportsmen North Pownal Rudd

Falls School Land Purchase Gets Approval

Hoosick Falls Central School district voters approved a land buy from Henry and Allison Wysocki valued at 2000 dollars for drainage protection of the new elementary school addition. Funds will shift from the current budget to a capital account to cover the cost. The measure was backed by the board, with Dr. Harry Harrison elected moderator and Ruth Renenstuhl and John Frier serving as teller and clerk as ballots were cast.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Hoosick Falls Central Board of Education Henry and Allison Wysocki Harry Harrison Ruth Renenstuhl Teller John Frier

Approval Seen Likely For New Golf Course Aid

Manchester report says H. C. Lamoreau of the Farmers Home Administration prepped to recommend tentative federal approval for aid to a new golf course project after a Manchester Golf Committee meeting. The official indicated the recommendation would go to the administration’s Washington office for final action.

Manchester H.C. Lamor~eau Farmers’ Home Administration New England Manchester Golf Committee Washington Richard C. Bartholomae Lamoreau Golf Committee Bartholomae C.M. Brackett Operation Loans Orono K. Workman Montpelier B. Pratt Dan Barnes Rutland Bennington

Students See Ballet Program in Hoosick Falls

Nearly 700 students from Hoosick Falls and neighboring districts attended a ballet lecture and demonstration by Lincoln Center performers in the Hoosick Falls Central School auditorium. The program followed last year’s event for grades 7 to 9 and precedes an opera lecture planned for May.

Hoosek Falls N.Y Lincoln Center New York Hoosick Falls Central School Hoosie Valeley Central School Berlin Central School

Board Grants Across-The-Board Benefits At Manchester Seminary

Manchester Burr and Burton Seminary trustees approved a voluntary fringe benefit package in October, covering major medical for staff and faculty health insurance premiums. The decision, described as an early Christmas present, includes a monthly raise in the first quarter, an unusual across-the-board wage increase for teachers.

Manchester Burr and Burton E.H. Henry

Chamber Music Will Be Heard In Arlington

A Saturday 8 p.m. concert at the Federated Church in East Arlington features a Manchester area string quartet. Virginia Cook and Harriet Parsons on violin, Tina MacBride on cello, and Sydney Meachem on viola perform Mozart Bach and Beethoven. Meachem and Mrs Cook are with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. MacBride has prior state orchestra experience. Admission is free.

East Arlington Federated Church Manchester Virginia Cook Harriet Parsons Tina MacBride Sydney Meachem Meachem Arlington

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