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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1968

Page

7

Bundle Days Drive Aids Appalachia Children

Samuel Carrara as Shaftsbury bundles drive chairman appeals to townspeople to join the Save the Children Federation Bundle Days Drive October 28 to November 1 with Shaftsbury Schools as local sponsors. Citizens are asked to donate clean wearable clothing to the Elementary School for distribution to 105 Appalachia centers. Last year American children collected over 3,000,000 pounds of used clothing and organizers hope for more this year.

Shaftsbury Appalachia Samuel Carrara Save the Children Federation Carrara Federation

Halloween Parade Returns in Shaftsbury with Great White Pumpkin

The Shaftsbury Halloween parade and party, led by the fire company, will start at 6 30 p m from the firehouse. Children ride a truck if needed while costumes are judged for funniest and most original. Milk and cookies plus games follow under Leonard Black’s direction.

SHAFTSBURY — _ Kids Eagle Square Mfg. Co William E. Dailey, Inc Harrington's Country Store Church Street Cleveland Ave Fire Company Leonard Black Bennington Shaftsbury

Halloween Masquerade At Firehouse Sets Details

North Shaftsbury Community Club reports 12 dirty bags ready for Viet Nam. Mrs Gun nar Petersen and Mrs Oscar Sadler coordinated items. Halloween Masquerade at the firehouse on Nov 2 features The Flairs from North Adams 9:30 to 10:30. Decor helpers requested 1:30 PM. Thanksgiving meeting moved to Nov 20. volunteers urged for Oct 31 youth party preparations.

North Shaftsbury Howard Stevens

Manila beauty contest winner described in candid terms

The Manila Times names Cecile Amabuyoc as winner of the Philippines latest beauty pageant. At 5 feet 7 inches she drew praise for being the prettiest contestant though described as flat-chested in an ill-fitting red swimsuit. The pageant aims to represent the country at Miss World in London.

Manila UPI Manila Times Today Philippines Cecile Amabuyoc London

Church Film Is Scheduled in West Hoosick NY

WEST HOOSICK NY The West Hoosick Baptist Church screens In His Steps November 3 at 7 30 p m a 70 minute film based on the famous novel Also shown is a 10 minute color animation Brotherhood of Man All people are welcome Stand Up in Dignity and Worth is the Reformation Sunday theme for Hoosick and West Hoosick churches October 27 schedules include worship and study times UNICEF collections by junior high youth and a community wide youth program at Baptist Memorial Hall Halloween party October 26 7 30 p m Official Board meeting October 29 7 30 p m

West Hoosick N.Y West Hoosick Baptist Church Brotherhood of Man Hoosick Unicef Baptist The Hoosick Baptist

UNICEF Drive To Be Held In North Bennington

North Bennington residents are invited as children participate in the Treat for UNICEF program on Tuesday Oct 29 from 6 to 8 pm. Sponsored by St John the Baptist Sodality the event will have a single collection at each home. Children meet at St Johns Parish Hall at 6 and are then transported to collection sites and returned after completing their rounds.

North Bennington St. John the Baptist Sodality St. John’s Parish Hall

Students devise teaching aids for modern math

At the University of Vermont 60 senior elementary education majors, including Susan K. Saunders, developed visual aids to teach modern math. Under Prof. Betty Boller they enter a student teaching phase in Burlington area classrooms through Thanksgiving, using peg boards, blocks, and flannel boards to illustrate quantities and relationships.

Burlington University of Vermont Susan K. Saunders Manchester Center Betty Boller Susan Kathryn Saunders Joseph G. Saunders School St

Halloween Parade Promises Prizes In Hoosick Falls

The 21st annual Halloween parade will be held Thursday at 7 PM starting at the Municipal Building. Cash prizes totaling 40 dollars, donated by the Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club and Lions Club, will be awarded in four categories including most original weirdest and funniest costumes. The parade is led by the American Legion Junior Drum and Bugle Corps, with judges Mr and Mrs Brian Mahoney and William Murphy.

Ning Main Street John Street Church Willard Street Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club Town of Hoosick Lions Club American Legion Don Bogardus Brian F. Mahoney William Murphy William F. Rourke Jr

Williams Prof. to Perform Goldberg Variations on Harpsichord

Williams College assistant professor Victor Hill will present Bach’s Goldberg Variations in Griffin Hall with a harpsichord built for Hill by Rainer Schuetze. Two public performances, Nov 3 and 4 at 8:30 p.m., free admission with advance ticket requests via mail.

Williamstown Mass J.S. Bach Griffin Hall Williams College Victor Hill Williams Count von Keyserlingk Dresden Bach J. T. Goldberg Mr. Hill Rainer Schuetze Heidelberg Germany

Typhoon Judy Near Guam Aims at Okinawa and Japan

Typhoon Judy churned through the Pacific with winds near 138 mph within 85 miles of Guam today and moved toward Okinawa. No damage reported in Guam. Weather officials warned the storm could hit Okinawa and Japan within the next 48 hours.

Agana Guam UPI Pacific Okinawa Japan

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