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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1971
Page
8
More than 75 4 H members modeled diverse outfits on Fisher Elementary School stage in Arlington during Fashions on Parade under the theme Which Will it be Mini Midi or Maxi Following workshops including Food and You the audience enjoyed a colorful revue and styles in fabric and design
The Loyalty Day Queen will be crowned at a Burr and Burton Seminary dinner at the Brass Key Restaurant. The event crowns a senior girl from Burr and Burton, with the court announced that night. A parade and ceremonies by the VFW post follow on Sunday, April 25, and the fashion revue included 4-H members, judges, and blue ribbons for sewing projects.
Father Gerald T Buckley will celebrate an 8 am mass at St Margaret Marys Church in Arlington for Mr and Mrs John Secor Sr The Enterprise Society of the Federated Church in East Arlington finished setting up for its annual rummage sale to be held Friday 1 to 6 pm and Saturday 10 am to noon at Bailey Hall Come early for a choice selection.
Miss Mildred McCart celebrated her birthday Sunday with a party at the home of Mr and Mrs Gordon Byars. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dewey McCart Mr and Mrs Donald George and Laurie Mrs George Robinson Mr and Mrs Howard Robinson Duane and Mary. The Official Board of Jermain Methodist Church will meet at the church on Monday April 26 at 8 p.m.
Manchester selectmen heard AIM Inc officers propose year-round bottle separation for recycling, tied to Green Up Day logistics and a Dayville bottling plant. State officials described a statewide pickup system, with trucks delivering cans to trailers for shipment to New Jersey. Enforceability questions arose, and action was deferred pending advisory steps. The board also approved liquor licenses, formed a senior center committee, and faced a local resident’s critique.
North Bennington residents on the checklist may vote at McCullough Firehouse from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday for two articles: reconsider a March Town Meeting appropriation of $4,000 for Bennington Battle Day and approval of fluoridation of the Bennington water supply. Village officials clarified the North Bennington water is separate and not directly affected, while taxpayers would share fluoridation costs.
Mr and Mrs Charles W Rounds announced the effort to raise 800 dollars for Pownal to join Bennington County Regional Planning Commission has failed after Town Meeting defeat. A drive collected 50 dollars in pledges and 125 dollars in cash, which was returned to donors.
The Bennington Garden Club met at Mrs. H. van der Linde’s North Bennington home to launch the season. New officers announced reports and a year of learning centered on wildflowers, GCA themes, and trips to Garden in the Woods and local sites. Plans include wildflower slides, conservation outreach, and a June 22 public talk by Martin Johnson on Vermont water resources.
Arlington young people meet at St James Episcopal Church at 7 30 tonight for a presentation by John Auld training coordinator for the Vermont Drug Rehabilitation Commission. Auld will discuss communication and the generation gap between youths parents and teachers and the importance of feeling power to make meaningful choices. The session is open to any interested youth.
Bennington Mount Anthony Union High School hosted a Bennington County Kennel Club Dog Match to benefit Dollars for Scholars on April 18. A final donation total and ticket count were not yet available, but a large crowd applauded winners with blue ribbons and trophies. The event was televised on Channel 8 and featured 373 entries across Breed and Obedience classes judged by a panel including Evelyn Kindler and Joseph Rowe Scita. The Obedience segment was supported by the Bennington Dog Training Club, with a large slate of group and breed winners announced amid a lively local turnout.
The Women's Fellowship of the Pownal Baptist Church sponsors a rummage sale at the Pownal Firehouse from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Articles are being received and contributions may be arranged with Mrs Susan Bull in North Pownal or Mrs Etta Harris in South Pownal. Proceeds fund general church expenses.
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