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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1975

Page

6

Volcanic energy hope spans 600 active volcanoes worldwide

Brown University geologist Dr. John F. Hermance leads research on underground lava chambers as potential geothermal sources. Projects by Sandia Labs aim to drill lava pools, cycling fluid to extract heat, with Iceland and the Southwest key locations.

Warren Talbot Providence, R.I UPI John F. Hermance Brown University Hermance Reykjavik Iceland California Mexico New Zealand Sandia Laboratories New Mexico Albuquerque National Science Foundation University of Toronto

NASC Campus Center Opens With Public Tours and Events

North Adams State College unveils a multi million dollar campus center with a week of free events. Tours on Sunday April 6 from 1 to 5 pm will showcase the gym, pool, courts, and cafeteria with organ by Donald Graves.

North Adams Mass North Adams State College Donald Graves James Ellingwood Department of Physical Education North Adams Normal School Blackinton Hoosa

Arlington Area Historical Society Meeting in Town Hall Sunday

The Arlington Area Historical Society will meet at Arlington Town Hall Sunday afternoon at 2. All invited.

The Arlington Area Historical Society Arlington Town Hall

Easter flowers honor departed loved ones at Jermain church

Easter flowers were placed on the Jermain United Methodist Church altar by Mrs. Robert Niles and Miss Gertrude Cooper in memory of Miss Marguerite Cooper their parents and the Niles family. John and Malcolm Souness donated flowers for Florence and Betsy Ann Souness. Nora Meerworth gave flowers in memory of Freemont Meerworth and the United Methodist Women honored departed members. A public dance at Jermain Community Hall Saturday at 8:30 features Cottrells Orchestra with Sonny Olsen calling. Mr and Mrs Christopher Harrington welcome a daughter born March 26 at Putnam Memorial Hospital in Bennington.

Jermain United Methodist Church Robert Niles Gertrude Cooper Marguerite Cooper Niles Florence Betsy Ann Souness John Malcolm Souness Nora Meerworth Freemont Meerworth United Methodist Women Jermain Community Hall Cottrell Sonny” Olsen Christopher Harrington Putnam Memorial Hospital Bennington

Shaftsbury and Arlington Scout Leader Meetings Scheduled

Two Bennington County events list meetings for area Scout leaders this week. On Monday April 7 at 7 30 p m at Robert Fletcher's Shaftsbury home the commissioner staff gathers under Frank Vendy to review the Presidents Unit Award renewals district dinner and summer camp plans. On Wednesday April 9 at 7 30 p m at Fisher School Arlington the Roundtable, led by James Day, will cover a model troop meeting and spring Camporee details in Pawlet. Gilbert Mach will present Camporee manuals.

Shaftsbury Bennington County Robert Fletcher Frank Vendy Sunderland Fisher School Arlington James Day Manchester Pawlet Gilbert Mach

Easter Guests and Local Notices Mix in White Creek

The notice lists Easter dinners hosted by the Hulihans and visitors from Troy Lanesboro Hoosick Falls Cobleskill and Berlin. It also flags a PSA about a woman asking residents if they own dogs to update poll tax records and mentions eight dogs as part of the inquiry.

Bertha Andrews Doris Lanesboro Miss Esther Hurley Thomas Murphy Hoosick Falls Walter Hulihans CIA

The Discerning Car Thief

By Ken Cafarell Boston UPI. The writer recounts three car thefts in 12 months, each time losing a Mustang and finding little sympathy from police. He notes a beige pattern of persistence by thieves, despite reporting details and insurance, and laments the recurring loss of his gear bag left behind after the latest theft.

Ken Cafarell Boston UPI

Maple baking contest highlights Battenkill Grange event

Battenkill Grange held a maple baking contest with seven adult entries in Maple Nut Softies and winners Mrs. William Killmartin first, Mrs. James Edgerton second, Mrs. Maurice Matteson third. Youth Maple Pralines winner Sandra Matteson. Blue bird house contest judged by Robert Lindsey with Roy Crofut first, William Killmartin second, Ned Williams third, honorable mention Leslie Waltman. Junior member Jake Matteson presented Easter sunshine cookies to Mr. and Mrs. George Cooledge and Charles Lindsey. Community Service Committee indexing families in Sandgate, Sunderland and Arlington to be completed by June 25. Blood Bank recognition for Roy Crofut at two gallons. Roy and Elsie Sprague donated. Sewing contest judging set for May 7. Contributions to FFA Educational Aid Fund and Agricultural Queen contest. Membership drive planned April–May. State degree day upcoming. Bicentennial float to be managed by Master Roy Crofut. Honorary members Mr. and Mrs. Curnel Vaughn. Vaughns longtime charter members. Margaret Swanson hospitalized. Ethel Lemberg transferred to Boston Hospital. Florence Woltman ill. Community garden seed stock to Rev John T. Adams of Arlington St. James. Bennngton County farm statistics show 950 in 1930, 1267 in 1935, today 85 connected to agriculture. next meeting April 16 Youth Night, May 7 Graces Night.

Battenkill Grange William Killmartin James Edgerton Maurice Matteson Sandra Matteson Clarence Decker III Helen Cleveland Patricia Adams Pawlet Robert Lindsey Roy Crofut Ned Williams Leslie Waltman Jake Matteson George Cooledge Charles Lindsey Sandgate Sunderland Arlington Roy Elsie Sprague F.F.A., Educational Aid Fund Curnel Vaughn Vaughns Vaughn Margaret Swanson Ethel Lemberg Boston Hospital Florence Woltman John T. Adams St. James

Shaftsbury Women Begin Townwide Survey Initiative

Shaftsbury women started a townwide survey about a week ago and will visit every house, funded from the sisters' budget. Jane Dimke, newly elected sister, says poll tax records must be revised continually as residents move, die, or relocate.

Jane Dimke

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