Letter in praise of Bennington satellite program urging support
A parent thanks The Banner editor and Ralph Wright for coverage of school satellite programs. The writer cites a Bennington Program student success, noting employment, responsibility, and reliability, and argues satellite programs reduce dropouts. They praise program discipline, travel funding by students, and a governor plaque, urging taxpayers to vote yes on the April 25 budget.
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Ralph Wright
Bennington
Main Street
MAU
Mt. Anthony Junior High
Pelkie
Mauhs
Bennington program boys earn praise from sponsors
A Bennington reader writes to The Banner defending local youth involved in community businesses. The letter from Patryan Jere Ryan of Evans News Inc. notes five years of sponsorship, praising the boys as they grow into responsible, hard working young men and urging the community to recognize the value of such support.
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Bennington
Patryan Jere Ryan Evans News Inc
Mt Anthony Girls Program Draws Support From Cook
Kate O'Klein, a Bennington Day Care cook, voices pride in the Mt Anthony Girls Program and hopes for its continuation. She describes lessons learned, loyalty among participants, and the program building positive character while preparing girls for future life, urging ongoing public support.
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Kate O’klein
Cook
Bennington Day Care
Bennington
A tale of two schools
A letter to The Banner critiques school budgeting and politics, contrasting editorial and public sentiment. It cites the Eastern Christian School Association EC SA budget article with a 1975 76 plan showing a 33597 decrease, 5 percent wage increases, and per pupil cost of 998, totaling 1502003, while noting broader community anger and a chain of blame from professor to mother.
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Eastern Christian School Association
U.S
E.C.S.A
Open letter questions Raymond Murray over faulty typewriters
A public letter complains about busted typewriters and questions where Murray bought theirs. The writer hints at a political jab, accusing sellers of Communist motives amid shared equipment issues.
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Banner
Raymond Murray
Ray
Chairman's endorsement on April budget vote urged
Joseph H. Hall, chairman of the MAUHS Board, urges all eligible voters in the Mt. Anthony Union High School District to vote yes next Friday, April 25, on the proposed budget. He emphasizes civic duty and support for the district’s financial plan.
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Mt. Anthony Union High
David Tripp
Shaftsbury spelling winner tops contest at village school
Eighteen pupils competed in a Shaftsbury spelling contest held Thursday afternoon at the South Shaftsbury village school. Ruth Herrick of Depot School won first place. Also noted daylight saving time moves in Bennington and a Brattleboro public service hearing on transportation links. etc
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Shaftsbury
South Shaftsbury Village
Ruth Herrick
Depot School
Bennington
Vermont
Brattleboro
Public Service Commission
Bennington Program scores spark debate on teaching methods
Lawrence E. Harrington argues that remedial reading with a 7 to 1 ratio boosts comprehension but questions whether results justify the $80,000 cost. He notes language mechanics as the real hurdle and cites within-school programs that achieved similar gains at a fraction of the price while stressing accountability in the main building.
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Bennington
Wright
Mt. Anthony
Appreciation and politics mix in a Bennington Banner note
A letter from Wayne C. Jones of Petersbrug New York reflects on family support during illness and community responses amid MAU budget concerns. He thanks Moose Lodge 1233 members for cooperation and notes a year of activity despite economic softness and political tension in 1975.
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Moose Lodge
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