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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1970
Page
10
HOLLYWOOD UPI televiewers watched a dramatic rescue narrative unfold as Apollo 13 suffered a power and oxygen shortage aboard the command module. Officials warned of a serious situation, with a lifeboat lunar module to support the three astronauts and a rapid return planned for Friday.
Milton R Bass recounts his wife delivering a baby at Berkshire Medical Center on a recent Sunday at 1 33 am. The newborn girl weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces and measured 22 inches. He humorously notes hospital rituals and his wife’s expressionless mood during the ordeal. The piece blends personal anecdote with light, wry commentary on the birth process.
Boston College faced a two day student strike over a proposed tuition increase from 2000 to 2500 dollars. About 6000 students mostly stayed away as professors canceled classes and a student congress pressed auditors to clarify the university crisis cited by administrators. The move followed a decision to table the raise for most students but the strike persisted with incoming freshmen still facing higher costs.
Margaret S Perata of Shaftsbury Vermont filed for divorce from John P Perata in Bennington County Vermont. The petition alleges separation since 1968 and seeks dissolution of marriage. the defendant’s whereabouts are unknown. Publication notice ordered for three weeks with last publication at least 21 days before June 4 1970.
The Vermont Probate Court in Bennington announces that on April 1 1970 an instrument purporting to be the last will of Olive B Williamson of Shaftsbury was presented for probate. The court schedules April 22 1970 at 2:00 PM to prove the will and requires notice to all interested parties with publication in The Bennington Banner for three consecutive weeks.
The undersigned commissioners appointed by the Bennington Probate Court will meet at The Vermont Bank and Trust Company Bennington on May 2 and July 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to examine and adjust all claims against the estate of Earle E Sarcka late of Shaftsbury. Creditors must present claims within four months from March 20, 1970. Dated Bennington March 20, 1970. Commissioners: Herbert W. Gall and Harold Cross.
The Bennington district probate court has set April 15 to examine the trustee account for Flora C Howe deceased. Interested parties must appear at the Bennington Probate Office at 11:00 AM to contest the allowance, with three weeks of public notice published in the Bennington Banner.
District of Bennington probate notice states executors request license to sell Mary B. Golding's Shaftsbury frame house with garage on about 64 acres on Trumbull Hill Road. Court schedules April 23 1970 at 11:00 am for hearing and directs publication in The Bennington Banner for three consecutive weeks. Objections may be filed to oppose granting.
Public notice outlines for Mt Anthony Union High School District and Bennington School District bids for pupil transportation for a three year term starting July 1. Includes bid opening date April 27 1970, route requirements, and compliance with Vermont and federal laws. Also mowing bids for Shaftsbury Elementary School due April 30 with board meeting May 4. Estate notice for Frances E Knapp invites creditor claims by August 3 1970.
The estate of Margaret D. McKeon of Bennington Vermont invites all creditors to present claims for examination. Meetings will be held at the office of Van Vechtan Graves on June 6 and August 6 from 10 AM to 5 PM. Claims must be presented within four months from April 6, 1970. Dated Bennington April 6, 1970. Arthur F. Cronin and George Jepson.
The Probate Court for the District of Bennington has assigned the 29th to allow the account of the Trustees of the estate of Virginia Van S Bowen, deceased, for 1969, and ordered public notice to interested parties by three weekly publications in The Bennington Banner. Dated April 7, 1970.
On March 30 1970 an instrument purporting to be Ruth R. Morse's last will and testament was presented for probate in Bennington District with the forenoon for proving in the same district.
Probate court in Bennington declares an instrument for Helen U Darrow, late of Bennington, filed April 8 1970, to be acted upon by April 29 1970 at the Probate Office. Open monthly schedule lists lanes in Bennington with Friday Moonlight bowling and weekend hours.
Local readers are urged to explore Banner Classifieds for professional services including plumbing electrical and cleaning options. Listings highlight trusted providers, contact details and service scopes to help residents shop confidently.
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