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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1969

Page

8

Southern Vermont Art Center elects five new trustees

The fall gathering at Manchester's Southern Vermont Art Center saw Carleton Howe preside as five new trustees were elected for five years. The meeting reviewed annual reports from chairs across departments, noted the Moselsio art films purchase, and closed with a reception. Five one man shows and a group exhibit will run through Sept. 21, with the sculpture collection continuing to Oct. 12. Admission 50 cents. members and children under 12 free. Tuesdays free.

Southern Vermont Art Center Manchester Art Center Carleton Howe Arthur Jones Bartlett Arkell Howe Ann Grimes Orland Campbell Botany Trail Harold H. Boswell Oliver Jennings Alouise Baker William Resor Rutledge B. Tompkins Arthur Pierce James L. Montague SVA Gwynne Burr Moselsio A. Basil Lyons Albert E. Webb Ivan D. Combe William L. Fort Hubbel Lathrop Charles E. Childs David Humphreys Stanley B. Ineson Lincoln Isham George W. Merck Harlan Miller Edgar Salinger Arthur G. Woolley Southern Vermont Artists, Inc Robert C. Brewster Isley S. Zecher Herta Simon Moselsio Memers Pamela Fontana Paul

Marlboro Wins Contract for New Post Office Building

Postmaster General Winton M Blount announces Marlboro will receive a new postal facility. The town will own and lease to the Post Office Department for five years. Located 400 feet west of the current post office on Main Street, the project is estimated at about 20000 dollars. The one story 821 square foot building will provide more space and replace the existing quarters after completion.

Marlboro Winton M. Blount Town of Post Office Department Main Street

Flying Farmers Wing to Ontario Convention in Hamilton

Edward Kyer Sr of White Creek New York led Vermont International Flying Farmers to the Ontario chapter convention in Hamilton Ontario. Vermont attendees included Queen Marge Edgerton and Leon, plus Robert Combs and Gerald Lathrop. International officers represented by Barbara Knox and Wallace Lottmiller.

Hamilton Canada Edward Kyer Sr White Creek N.Y Vermont International Flying Farmers Anne John Meerworth Ontario Lake Ontario Marge Edgerton Leon Dorset Robert Combs Wells Gerald Lathrop Greenwich-Salem IFF Barbara Knox Arizona Wallace Lockmiller New Mexico

Tourist Booth Among Top Three in State

Manchester tourist information booth named among the top three in Vermont by the Development Dept. A $100 award was presented to the local Chamber of Commerce by Donald H. Lyons. Attending were chamber president William Mallin and Mrs. Helen Giddings in charge of the booth.

Manchester Vermont Development Dept Chamber of Commerce Donald H. Lyons Chamber William Mallin Helen Giddings Montpelier Newport Lyons Giddings Kyle Johnson Graham College Boston Mass

Boutique Will Aid Project Hope in Manchester Event

A group called The Twelve will host a two day boutique at Equinox House on October 10 and 11 from 9:30 a.m. to evening hours to raise funds for Project Hope. Proceeds support the white hospital ship SS Hope currently touring the Mediterranean, marking its 10th anniversary with a Tunisian visit. The group crafted handbags linens needlework and Christmas items for sale including a large rug made by a member.

Manchester Equinox House Project Hope U.S Hope Tunisia Mediterranean

GOPers Are Re-Elected In Manchester Caucus

At the Manchester Republican caucus Tuesday night Dr. Clifford Harwood was re elected town chairman Ferdnai Bongartz was elected vice chairman and Mrs Helen Bigelow secretary treasurer Elected delegates to the county convention included Sen Madeline Harwood Rep Orrin Beattie Bongartz and Robert Treat Twenty two people attended

Manchester Republican Caucus Cli Harwood Ferd Nai A. Bongartz Helen Bigelow Madeline K. Harwood Orrin H. Beattie Bongartz Robert Treat

Manchester Selectmen Hear State Plans On Route 7 To East Dorset

Manchester selectmen heard a motel owner claim the state highway plan favors extending U.S. 7 east of town to East Dorset, potentially bypassing Center Hill. He cited a high official as saying the Center Hill route is costly, with the department endorsing a direct eastward link and a Manchester exit south of town. The board agreed to meet an official and press for a unified local stance with business interests and residents.

Manchester Harold Alenick North Shire Alenick Highway Commission Center Hill Chester East Dorset Highway Department Barnumville Gulf Selectmen Weathervane U.S.7 Stanford Zecher Jr Albert Chamberlain

Community Weekend Notes at South Cambridge

South Cambridge updates mention Mr and Mrs Norman Bott visiting from New Jersey, Mrs Gove Donisthorpe recovering at McClellan Hospital, and church services at United Methodist Church led by Rev Oswald Muller. A rummage sale and communal dinner at the church are planned for September 27 and 21 respectively, with other local social visits and family news scattered through the report.

Norman D. Bott New Jersey Gove Donisthorpe McClellan Hospital United Methodist Church Oswald A. Muller

White Creek residents relocate and community notices

White Creek Eleanor Niles and Mrs. George Lobdell and Miss Myra Sisson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Andrew have moved to their new home in Cambridge. Mrs. Frank Bouplon spent several days last week in Mechanicville caring for Denise, Kevin and Michael Pepe and to see the new grandson, Mark Anthony. Percy Heslink of Jamestown was a weekend guest of the Howard Robinsons. Miss Carol George has returned for her second year to the State University of New York in Albany. Miss Alice Paquin spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Paquin. The Jolly Jones 4-H Club will hold a monthly business meeting Sept. 20 at the White Creek schoolhouse. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. All those wishing to join are asked to attend with parents if possible. Projects will be offered to sign up for, Officers for the new year will also be elected.

Beverly Bushey State University of New York Binghamton al Pepe Mechanicville Mark Anthony Pepe Ann Boupton Fred Brown Cropseyville Harold McCart Gary McCart John Olsen Newburgh George Lobdell Myra Sisson Harry Andrew Cambridge Frank Bouplon Denise Kevin Michael Pepe Percy Heslink Jamestown Howard Robinsons Carol George Alice Paquin Edward Paquin Jolly Jones 4-H Club White Creek

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