Brookside students lead Green Up at Mensariat Park
Monday a Brookside Hlamentary school class organized a Green Up cleanup at Mensariat Park directed by Leonard Blackie Elnels. Five grades collaborated with teachers Judy Pennock Martin Peters Patricia LeFontainen Linds Muley and Lian Wilson to collect wood glass paper litter and debris filling several large barrels and restoring the playground for public use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookside Hlamentary School
Mensariat
Ariaig Teanhars
Leonard
Blackie Elnels
Judy Pennock
Martin Peters
Patricia LeFontainen
Linds Muley
Lian Wilson
Brookelde Elementary
Memorial Park Seithh
Leonant G. “Blackie
Mt Anthony Union Plans Steel Addition If Voters Approve
Mt Anthony Union high school seeks a 40 by 100 foot pre engineered steel addition to house the vocational education department. Total project cost about 48000 with state aid and local funding details, and the proposal appears as separate articles on the May floor meeting warning. Vocational director Robert Houle and school director Clyde Burgess advocate keeping plans and space needs in view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Anthony Union High School
Yvocational Education Department
Mt. Anthony Union School Board
Robert Houle
Clyde Burgess
Bolt
Yaya
Mt. Anthony
Houle
Stephen Gilman
David Adler
Adler
William J
Hospital Notes keepsake entries mark Bennington deaths and services
The April 10 1972 hospital notes list admissions many patients by surname and town including Nolan McLentthan Tissot Dowd Rel and Ross Wilson with discharges 173. A memorial note recalls funeral rites for Edgerton and Gibney with burial plans at Park Lawn Cemetery and St Francis de Sales Church services in Bennington Westminster and nearby towns. Recurrent remarks touch on local official praise and bond talk for a permanent addition amid debates on Tin City and funding permanence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Castle
Nolan McLentthan
William Tissot
Linda Dowd
Edward Rel
Bennington
Michael Hulet
Fred Linikan
Shaftabur
Ross Wilson
Glenn Falls
Racer Weeden
Cropseyville
Tie Moffitt
Pownal
Mary Mattison
West Rupert
Nellie Lackey
Hoosick Falls
Merrill Wilwol
Cambridge
N.Y
Tana Bill and Daughter
Raymond Guttrell
Charles Ney
Francis Silver
Henry Bourgeois
CSC
Putnam Square
Henry White
Folgerton
Bennington Fire Department
Park Lawn Cemetery
William Hartey
Martin Percey
Edgerton
Bennington County
Sheriff’s Department
Clearwater
Fla
Mart Arlington
Westminster
Watervilet
Conservation Department
Edgertons
Winhall
Winslow May Fight For Town Job Contest
Winslow appears at Bennington Selectmen meeting to contest the town auditor post. Vote split with Drysdale Campbell Jerome backing Winslow and Perrotta Phillips Sheridan backing Corcoran. Debate expected to extend into next week with delays cited by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Service
Bernard G
Bun" Winslow
Bennington
South Street
Capy
Thumothy Corcoran
Alexander B. R. Drysdale
J. Duncan Campbell
James C. Jerome
Winslow
Virginia N
Max” Perrotta
Fred Phillips
Paul Sheridan
Corcoran
Phillips
Tauight
Drysdale
Obituaries for Helen Woodworth and Mary Cary
Obituary notices recall Helen M. Woodworth 57 of Bennington who lived with Mrs. Stratton and held posts from secretary to curator, with links to the Museum and later the Borge Foundation. Also Mary E. Wenebury Cary 64 of Troy died at home. wife of John Cary and mother and grandmother with services planned in Troy and burial in St. Augustine’s records.
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Helenem. Woodworth
Helen M. Woodworth
Asa Stratton
North Bennington Road
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington
Fred
Theresa
Maccmillan) Woodworth
New York State
Burlington
Thomas Gregory
Burlington High School
Burlington Business College
Boston
Bf, Sturtevant Company
Washington, D.C
New York
Freuhaus Truck Company
Borge Foundation
White Plains
Marshall
Stratton
Mary Waddell
Wood
Troy
St. Augustin’s Church
Falward
J. Wansbury
Shaftsbury
Birs
Elizahath Teal
Marilyn A. Cary
Mary E. Wallace
Mason Funeral
Third Ave
St. Augustine's Church
St. John's
Landmark continues from page on NEPCO house sale debate
NEPCO would sell the structure for a nominal fee if removed from its site but ownership rules prevent selling it as a private residence. The company may deed it to the town for leasing to a tenant. A demolition would require an Act 250 permit and possible formal hearings if objections arise. experts would must prove historic value and proponents must show no harm to scenery and natural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEPCO
Zillisens
Zilliacus
Vermont Bank to Change Name after Stockholder Vote
Brattleboro stockholders of the Vermont Bank and Trust Co voted to rename the bank to Sep 1 to avoid confusion with a rival institution. Fred W. Yeadon Jr. reported 1971 assets surpassed $102 million with earnings near $906k and a $428k dividend. A new Putney Road branch opened and two new shopping centers will boost business. Directors were elected and reappointed, with Yeadon to remain president and CEO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Vermont Bank and Trust Co
Fred W. Yeadon Jr
Stone Menca Ing
Yeatson
Yeadon
Putney Road
Robert S. Bigelow
Rutland Plywood Corp
Rutland
C. Wentworth Hubbard
Hubbard Farms Inc
Walpole
Brattleboro man wounded in restaurant shooting
A 21 year old Brattleboro man, Lawrence J. Draper of Edgewood Drive, is in fair condition at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital with severe chest wounds from an early morning shooting on South Main Street near Poor Richards Restaurant. The alleged assailant, Charles Ryan, 38, of 22 South Main Street, Braittleboro, was arrested nearby and scheduled for arraignment in Windham District Court on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
Poor Richards
Brattleboro
Windham District Court
Lawrence J. Draper
Edgewood Drive
Charles
Ryan
Main St
Braittleboro
Poor Richard's
Dreper
Batnbrook Street
Rescue _ Incorporated
Draper
Flemings Ame
John
Vermont
Windham
Fire damages Stratton Corp at Stratton Mountain
A fire on the top floor administrative offices at Stratton Mountain damaged the Stratton Corp facility. Firefighters doused the blaze in about 20 minutes, with water spreading to three lower floors. No estimated damage figure yet, and operations are expected to continue as scheduled through April 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratton
Sarbine
Stratton Mountain
Bennington Program Board Debates Changes and Funding
Bennington Program leaders and board members clashed over Harrington’s proposed changes fearing loss of program identity. Ralph Wright defended academic standards and noted all four graduates pursue higher education. The board approved funding for next year at 30,000 after applying last year’s unspent 10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Harrington
Murray and
Gilman
Samtington
Ralph G. Wright
Murray
Wright
Mt. Anthony
Johnson State College
Tie
Nington
Elf
David Adler
Bennington Briefs Armory Info Teen Scene Events And Activities
National Guard armory open Tuesday 8 30 to 10 p m for information on joining, basketball court and target room available. Teen Scene meets Tuesday April MM at 7 p m in junior high cooking room, no meeting April 18 due to vacation. St Andrew Catholic Daughters rummage sale Friday 10 a m at K of C rooms with clothing and household items, coffee and doughnuts served, donations due Thursday night. AARP Bennington meets Thursday 1 30 p m in Colgate Hall Virsk Baptist Church. speaker Rev Edward B Geyer Jr on Rousing. Police Officer Donald Greenslet remains on sick leave, hospitalized April 3, improving. Merry Eights Square Dance Club of Dalton MA holds 10th birthday dance Sunday at Boys Club Lighthouse in Pittsfield 8 to 11 p m. callers Buzz Chapman Skip Smith. prizes and banners. Grades 3 and 4 Bennington Elementary Gym expo tonight at 7 p m. Bennington Mini Car Wash 124 No Bennington Rd Wednesday special wax ize extra. Potluck for Heart parishioners adults only 6 30 p m Sunday at John XXIII cafeteria. Mt Anthony Country Club opening dinner and dance Saturday April 15 prime rib dinner 8 p m reservations by April 14. ADV.
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Teen Scene
Main Street
Court St. Andrew
Catholic Daughtera. of America
Dalton
Mass
Boys Club Lighthouse
Pittsfield
Buzz Chapman
Skip Smith
Bennington
Bennington Rd
Ee Heart
John XXIII
Mt. Anthony Country Club
ADV
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Blackie
Brookside
Imp
Aulion
Paul Edgerton
Harry Paul Edgerton
Hennington
Sacred Heart Church
Charles Wallen
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
Joseph Pello IH
Jeffrey Pelin
John Stevens
Burnham
Tin City
James Gibney
Caverly
Bitlsford
St. Francis de Sales Church
West Springfield
Helen Geannelis
Sacred Fear Church
Vincent J. Spinelli
C.S.C
Catherine
Robert Gitney
Amityville
Aizces
Arthur Tracia Ann) Wentland
James
Mary) Mason
Rockville
Helen Gibney
Robert Gigney
Amittyville
St. Francis de Sales
Everence
Gibney Funeral Home
Job
Landmark
Vermont Bank & Trust
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Stratton Corp
Jennie
Guimond
East Main Street
Beech Street
Dewey Street
Donna -Lee Wilkins
Arlington
Misa Wilkins
Puta Memorial Hospital
Bennington Briefs
National Guard
American Association of Retired Persons
AARP
Colgato Hal
Virsk Baptist Church
Hev
Edward B. Geyer Jr
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Donald Greenslet
SALEM
Holsum
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