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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1964

Page

3

Shriver Invited to New England Governors Meeting

Hartford Conn Sept 19 invitation went to R Sargent Shriver director of the federal anti poverty program from Gov John N Dempsey acting conference chairman in a letter to President Johnson. Dempsey said firsthand discussion of the program would be valuable to New England governors attending.

Hartford Conn UPD John N. Dempsey R. Sargent Shriver Springfield Mass Dempsey Johnson Shriver New England

Majority of One at Dorset plays with East meets West charm

A Majority of One at Dorset Playhouse by Leonard Spigelgass blends American, Jewish and Japanese perspectives through Patricia Carmichael and M. Emmet Walsh as cross cultural parents. The Caravan Theatre’s finale mix of humor and serious themes pursues harmony over division. The production garners praise for its understated, humane handling of international tensions and identity.

Barbara’ Greacen M. Emmet Walsh Leonard Spigelgass Dorset Playhouse Caravan Theatre Fred Carmichael Judith Page Murray George Blanchard Rubin Elizabeth Franz Jacoby Patricia Carmichael Alice Black Susan Kaslow Jerome Black Nick Mass Jr Koichi Asano Eddie Andrew Nagel Nicholas Eyre Tateshi Victoria Camargo Ayako Asano Barbara Greacen Dorset Kwai Fujiama Emmet Walsh

Motor Vehicle Unit Sets New Tire Standards

The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles announces new tire rules for October inspections. Tires must have at least 2.32 inches of tread and pass a gauge test in the major tread groove with readings 15 inches apart. Damaged tires with fabric breaks or worn tread designs will fail.

Montpelier State Department of Motor Vehicles

Sweeney Todd at Weston closes season with melodrama flair

Weston ends its season with Sweeney Todd Or the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. William Henderson stars as the villain, Kathryn Tracy as the heroine, with a full ensemble and piano player. Critics note restrained acting and strong stage energy despite uneven performances.

Weston William Henderson Kathryn Tracy Edmond Genest Dean Corse David Owen Judith Sachs Shilton Sweeney Todd Fleet Street A J. Burton Harlan F. Grant Woodstock Ezekiel Smith John Herter Mrs. Rage Laurie Jefferson Tobias Rage Mark Ingestre Jean Parmine Richard Levenson Johanna Oakley Henderson Mariner Chris Lloyd Ed Genest

Red Seal campaign awards noted for sponsors

The lodge notes it is to review Red Seal campaign awards for all sponsors. The annual clambake is set for Sept. 20 with tickets from officers or the steward at the lodge. The steak dinner and dance was a success and thanks are extended to contributors. Thomas H. Ryan is announced winner of the boat contest.

Thomas H. Ryan

McGurns Honored at Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Patrick McGurn of Schenectady NY formerly of Bennington were honored by their children and friends at a surprise party celebrating their 25th anniversary. About 80 attendees from Schenectady Bennington and Babcock Lake gathered at the Babcock Lake Community Center. The couple wed August 30 1939 at St Francis de Sales Church. Frances Enright McGurn is the former Miss Frances Enright of Bennington. They have five children Patricia Campagna Dennis Susan Michael and Kevin all of Schenectady.

Patrick McGurn Schenectady N.Y Bennington Babcock Lake McGurns Francis Marceau Benington Joseph Waite Fred Bevis Mr. McGurn St. Francis de Sales McGurn Frances Eneright Matthew Enright

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