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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1968

Page

6

Three Hurt in Manchester Parking Lot Mishap

A 1968 Cadillac driven by Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Joseph Finn of Schenectady backed from a space but sped into a sidewalk cafe in Manchester Village injuring two adults and a 13 year old. Dr. Hans Muller and Miss Rita Pacheco were admitted and treated at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Austin Fox sustained a broken foot. Police estimate front end damage at $1,000.

Manchester Putnam Memorial Hospital Hans Muller Pittsfield Mass Muller Austin Fox Princeton N.J Worthy Inn Msgr John Joseph Finn Schenectady N.Y Equinox Msgr. Finn

Open Door Policy Ends at Williams College Library

Williams College ends its century old open door policy as books are now checked at the door to prevent losses. Only one door remains open with a student inspector inside. The change, urged by library staff and the Faculty Library Committee, targets declining book returns amid a yearly loss rate around 400 books.

Williamstown Mass Williams College Library Stetson Hall Wyllie E. Wright Wright Williams Bennington College

Grange Women Lead Installation At Battenhill Meeting

Grange News reports a Wednesday supper by the Women's Activities Committee at Battenhill Grange followed by a meeting led by Master Roy Crofut. Officers were installed by Mrs. Helen Platt with three not installed. Booster Night invites were issued for Hoosick and Shushan granges on Sept. 30. Edward Hadlock, national youth director, to speak at the Barre youth banquet Oct. 18. Youth reports due Oct. 1. banks due Oct. 15. Next meeting Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. Hosts Mrs. George Wright and Sidney Crofut. HOOSICK GRANGE notes include Hoosick Junior Grange winning first prize at Schaghticoke Fair with 85/100, junior score 92%. Installation of new officers by Mrs. Paul Marpy set for Wednesday. New officers listed. perfect attendance pins and dues due.

Battenhill Grange Women’s Activities Committee Roy Crofut Helen Platt North Bennington Marshal William Hattat Hazel Hogan Rose Gleason Bennington Edith McCarthy Clarence Decker Sr Wells Charles George Wright Sidney Crofut Hoosick Grange Hoosick Junior Grange Schaghticoke Fair Carleton Philpott Paul Marpy Sandra Hoag Joan Clancy Kathie Calhoun Clark Brenenstuhl John Clancy Beth Calhoun Christopher Philpott Jackie Clancy Ceres Kathy Clancy Pomona Vicky Davock Flora Jane Kipp Jill Kipp

Hoosick Falls Church approves Allen organ gift

At a West Hoosick Baptist Church board meeting the organ committee won unanimous approval to purchase an Allen organ named The Clarence and Gertrude Moseley Memorial Installation is planned for late this month A food sale is set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Grand Union Store on Main Street by Van Rensselaer Chapter CBS co chairmen are Mrs Reata Bonesteel and Mrs Lawrence Olsen An adult study group at First United Church Presbyterian Hoosick Falls meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. with Rev Robert J Springer in charge BPOE Hoosick Falls Lodge initiates Tuesday with a 6 30 dinner by Ladies Auxiliary District deputy visit planned for Nov 26 A steak dinner was held Sept 14 for 150 people prepared by Charles L Frazier Thomas Wysocki and Luther Rasch Kiwanis tag days will run Wednesday through Friday with a goal of 800 General chair Stanley Fifield will assign day duties at the weekly Kiwanis luncheon Town Councilman Guy H Phillips will speak on The Political Structure of Our Town and Village CDA reservations close Sept 24 for a bus pilgrimage to Graymoor on Sept 29 Rev Charles E Bauman former Hoosick Falls pastor spoke at a Greenwich banquet with guests including Rev George Callaghan Miss Alma Boivin and Miss Helen Bradley lines about the CDA event noted.

West Hoosick Baptist Church Clarence and Gertrude Moseley Grand Union Main Street van Rensselaer CBS Reata Bonesteel Lawrence Olsen First United Church, Presbyterian BPOE Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Kiwanis Club Stanley Fifield Guy H. Phillips Hoosick CDA Court St. Mary Graymoor Charles E. Bauman O,s.a Greenwich Wallie’s George Callaghan 0.S.A New Champlain Alma Boivin Schuylerville Helen Bradley Father Callaghan

Hoosick Scout Fund canvassers named in drive

Hoosick Falls New York hosts Hudson Valley Girl Scout Fund Drive opening with two weekend house to house calls. Ward captains workers and district teams listed. includes Mrs. Francis R. Medvett and Mrs. Robert E. Stetson in leadership roles with neighborhood chair Mrs. Donald J. Sutton.

Hoosek Falls N.Y Hudson Valley Girl Scout Fund Hoosick Francis R. Medvett Hoosick Falls Robert E. Stetson Henry A. Volkheimer Special Gifts Donald J. Sutton West Hoosick

Granddad Wins Golf Title In Dorset Match

Andy Painter defeated Malcolm Cooper in the Granddad's Golf Tourna ment playoff by five strokes after both tied at net 68 on September 8 at Dorset Field Club. Dr H W Thompson placed third as the tournament, part of Granddad's Day observance, netted $90 for the Dorset Nursing Association. Painter is a local grandfather with 15 grandchildren and splits time between Rupert and Darien, Conn.

Dorset Andy Painter Malcolm Cooper Granddad Dorset Field Club H. W. Thompson Dorset Nursing Association Painter Rupert Darien Conn

Hoosick Falls Firm Names Two Promotions in Vending Dept

Harrison Vending System Inc. promotes Ronald L. Seifert to general manager and Gerald Tate to manager of operations. Seifert, an 11 year employee and HFHS graduate, will oversee sales and customer relations with Harrison. Tate will supervise field personnel and handle installation maintenance and repair, assisted by Reginald Matte.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Harrison Vending System, Inc Mason C. Harrison Ronald L. Seifert Gerald Tate Seifert Harrison

Castleton freshman Wanda Harwood noted for 1967 68 4 H dairy club

Wanda Harwood, daughter of Junior and Pauline Harwood, is enrolled as a freshman at Castleton State College after graduating from Mt. Anthony Union High School last June. The 4-H Dairy club Bennington Dainty held its final meeting of the 1967 68 year at Bishop's High Winds Farm in West Shaftsbury with Bruce Mosher presiding and officers elected for the coming year. The next meeting is Oct 4 at 8 p.m. at Wanda Lawrence's Polymeadows Farm.

Wanda Harwood Junior Pauline Harwood Castleton State College Wanda Mt. Anthony Union High School Dairy Club Bennington Dainty Bishop’s High Winds Farm West Shaftsbury Bruce Mosher Susan Williamson Melvin Lawrence Margaret Harris Keith Bishop Kris Flynn Edmond Flynn Debby Harrington Wanda Lawrence Polymeadows Farm Gail Bishop

Navy Reservist Heads to 18 Month Scotland Tour

Harvey L. Howard on leave from the Navy begins an 18 month tour of duty in Scotland after being stationed in Iceland. He visits friends in Manchester and Mr. and Mrs. John Pearce in Peru before departure.

Harvey L. Howard Navy Scotland Iceland Manchester John Pearce Peru

Williams College Names Fred Greene Department Head

Fred Greene the A. Barton Hepburn Professor of Government at Williams College is appointed chair of the Department of Political Science, succeeding acting chair Mac Alister Brown who is on leave in Nepal. Greene, a 1943 NYU graduate with a Yale PhD, joined Williams in 1949 after government service including at the National War College and the State Department.

Williamstown Mass Fred Greene A. Barton Hepburn Williams College Greene MacAlister Brown Brown Nepal The College of the City of New York Yale Williams National War College Washington State Department Far East

Potter's Field Photos on View in Hopkins Center

Hanover New Hampshire photographs document Potter's Field in New York City and its operation. Photographer Brian Tolbert became interested after reading about plans to discontinue ferry service to Hart's Island where the field was established 99 years ago. The exhibition runs until October 6.

Hanover N.H New York City Potter’s Field Palmer Hopkins Center Brian Tolbert Hart’s Island

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Young Fox Eugene Gaiotti New England Nichols WriGhtt Millinery Department Grange News Main ST Hoosick Scout Fund First Ward Harry Shiland Raymond Albowicz Henry Bromirski John Stempek Rita Nowak Brian Mahoney Charles L. Frazier Leland March Jack Hayden John Carswell Paul Rivard Thomas Guiden John F. Cramer Rocco Verrastro Lawrence Murphy Robert Hayden Scott Bett Thomas Hyland Edward F. Maleahy Marilyn Cook Harold Parker Regina Schmigel Leo J. Mahar Jr Edward Loomis Joseph Moore John Mancini Albert Reppel Edward LaPorte Thomas Bass Paul Reveal John Liporace John J. Cuddihy Floyd Gates Charles Brehan Leonard Liporace Robert J. Shea Howard Reynolds Ernest Parker Gerald Schwartz Luncinda Kaukas Robert Milliman John Capano Walter Thorpe Jonn V. Delarey William Bohmer William Waterhouse James Keegan Ronald Seifert Robert Duket Michael Rodak North Hoosick Joseph Bettis Floyd Amidon North Harvey D. Butterfield Episcopal Diocese of Vermont Robert L. Clayton Southern Vermont Art Center Biafra Hoosick Falls Company Poration Service School Kenilworth, N. J Vendo Company Service School Hasbrouck Heights Joyce Pine Cheryl Wendy Vickie Tate Harrison Vending Hoosick Falls High School U.S. Coast Guard Seeburg School of Vending Coffee-Mat Corporation Service School Bpoe Lodge No. 178 Janice LeBarron Scott Arthur James Shaftsbury Michael Miller P.O. Box Artery Arcade North Adams Ummm OR Furniture Inc Bennington, Vermont ORTH Blennington Manchester Center
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