Wohnus Speaks At Library On Thailand
William H Wohnus a Williams College sophomore recently returning from Thailand will speak to the Bennington Friends of the Library at 8 p m Thursday Nov 5 in the Bennington Free Library social room His topic Hill Tribes of Northern Thailand will include slide shows He worked with Dr Lucien M Hanks and Dr Lauriston Short and their wives during an NSF sponsored anthropological year in Thailand Attendees welcome renewals and new memberships
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William H. Wohnus
North Bennington
Williams College
Thailand
Bennington Friends of the Library
Bennington Free Library
Lucien M. Hanks
Bennington College
Lauriston Short
Cornell University
National Science Foundation
Peter Richard to Head Patrol at Brodie Mountain
NEW ASHFORD MASS Peter J Richard son of Mr and Mrs John Richard of Williamstown is named assistant director of ski patrol at the new Brodie Mountain Ski Area James W Kelly vice president and general manager announced Richard a Mt Greylock graduate is a senior National Ski Patrol member and previously was Petersburg Pass patrol assistant director The Brodie Mountain complex on US 7 near Williamstown opens in December with a 4000 foot Straddell double chairlift five trails two lifts for novices and a night skiing program Wednesday to Saturday 7 to 11 pm The three level base lodge will be finished in November
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New Ashford
Mass
Peter J. Richard
John Richard
Williamstown
New Brodie Mountain
James W. Kelly
Richard
Mt. Greylock Regional High School
National Ski Patrol
Petersburg Pass
Taconic Golf Club
Brodie Mountain
U.S. 7
Marriage of Diane Burgess to George Davis announced
Mr and Mrs Frank Burgess announce the marriage of their daughter Diane to George G Davis son of Mr and Mrs George Davis of Woodford. The couple reside at 631 Main St.
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Frank Burgess
Burgess Road
Diane
George G. Davis
George Davis
Woodford
Main St
Benhi's Service Corps Works at Grade Schools
Benhi Catamount's service corps held its second meeting in the auditorium to give high school students real teaching experience. Students will work during free periods in Cora B. Whitney and Bennington Elementary to ease teachers' loads and reduce study hall crowding. Principal Ralf Kates introduced Florence Kinsley, with Ruth Bodine outlining tasks such as listening to reading, proctoring, bulletin boards, grading, and after class help.
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Benhi
Service Corps
Bendi
Ralf Kates
Florence Kinsley
Cora B. Whitney
Navy Offers Holiday Leave For New Recruits
NORTH ADAMS Mass The Navy extends Christmas New Year leave to recruits in training at U S Naval Training Centers who enlist and arrive before November 12. Eligible for 14 days leave during the holidays, with open quotas for technical schools in nuclear power Polaris missiles electronics and aviation. Chief Ervin Cain, area recruiter, outlines office hours and locations.
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North Adams
Mass
Navy
U.S. Naval Training
Ervin Cain
Area Navy
Cain
Bennington Ymca
Wilcox-Fraher Engagement Planned for November Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilcox of Lime Street North Pownal announce the engagement of their daughter Pamela Jean to Thomas Francis Fraher son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fraher Sr. of Putnam Street Bennington. Pamela Jean is a Bennington Catholic High School graduate planning Troy School of Beauty Culture. Thomas Fraher, also a Bennington Catholic High School graduate, serves in the U.S. Air Force at Pease AFB New Hampshire. The wedding is set for November 21.
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North Pownal
Harry Wilcox
Lime Street
Pamela Jean
Thomas Francis Fraher
Michael Fraher
Putnam Street
Bennington
Wilcox
Bennington Catholic
Troy School of Beauty Culture
U.S. Air Force
Pease Afb
N.H
New Barracks For State Police At St. Johnsbury
State Administration Commissioner William F. Kearns Jr announced approval of a former motel on U.S. Route 5 as the new St. Johnsbury state police barracks. Troopers will move into the 12 unit Blue Moon Motel between St. Johnsbury and Lyndonville on November 1 with a $160 monthly rent and a 10 year lease with option to purchase. If bought, the last two years rent would count toward the price. The prior barracks on Route 5, about a mile from downtown, rented for $100 monthly before a $50 increase prompted the move. the old barracks had four rooms.
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St. Johnsbury
Van Santvoord Seeks Bennington Town Representative Seat
Democratic candidate George Van Santvoord argues for legislature driven reapportionment to equalize districts by April 1 under a federal court order. He favors legislature led redistricting, possible constitutional convention, a bicameral system with 30 Senate seats and 100 to 150 House members, annual sessions, fixed salaries, and timely appointments while addressing track finance, regional school districts, road work, and deer management.
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George van Santvoord
Bennington Town
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Vermont
van Santvoord
Bennington County
Senate
House
Matehers
BCHS Catechetics Group Yearly Program Under Way
The BCHS catechetics group led by Sister Mary Elizabeth SSJ begins a yearly program to teach Catholic religion to children unable to attend local grammar schools. Classes run 3 30 to 4 30 Mondays at Sacred Heart and St Francis de Sales, Saturdays 9 to 10 at St Francis for Pownal children, with Red Brick pupils Tuesdays at BCHS. Several girls travel to North Bennington and Wilmington to teach.
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BCHS
Cathechetics
Mary Elizabeth
SSJ
Sacred Heart
St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis
Pownal
Red Brick
North Bennington
Wilmington
Judy Harrington
Rose Hewson
Edith Roy
Mary Haddad
Diane Mathers
Kathy McCue
Albertha Thibodeau
Joanne Piscopo
Michele Sears
Pep Club at BCHS Meets to Discuss Constitution
Bennington Catholic High School Pep Club chaired by Daniel Higgins and moderated by Mrs. Kathleen Toomey met to review articles bylaws and divisions governing elections membership and officer duties. The group aims to boost school spirit and planned rally ideas for the November 7 football game.
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Bennington Catholic High School
Daniel Higgins
Kathleen Toomey
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Peter Richard
Brodie Mt
Davis-Burgess
Benhi’s ‘Service Corps
Chris Sleeman
Benhi Catamount
Sharon Colvin
Christine Sleeman
Martha Wolf
Gloria Salter
Judy Leben
Bennington Elementary
Sharon Rodcliffe
Susan White
Lynn Wilson
Peggy Kaul
Susan Smith
Ann Fairman
Karen Allen
Jane Wolf
Trudy Southworth
Jackie Smith
Ann Eddington
Bonnie Hansen
Patti Fair
Louise Vail
Noreen Tiernan
Linda Gall
Susan Hogel
Lloyd
Pamela J. Wilcox
Green Mountain Park
Powenal
Arlington
State Fish and Game Department
Yale University
Rhodes
U.S
Yale
University of Buffalo
Hotchkiss School
Lakeeville
Conn
Emma Willard School
Troy
N.Y
Vermont Board of State Colleges
George Vansantvoord
Hagerman
Wilson
Democratic Teel Ks
Innicense Sn
Mra
Nesbith Kenberg, Convent Ave
Walker
Leisure
Patnem
Colonial Shopping
By Diane Mathers
Laber
Elizabeth
W.H. Sadlier Inc
Salvatore
Main Street
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