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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1963
Page
5
The piece traces the rise of boots from sport styles to knee high and bootie designs. It notes light weight leathers, pastel colors, and wide top openings for airiness. It discusses ankle and mid calf lengths for townwear and outfits, plus reasons boots stay practical and stylish.
Evelyn Lane, head of a Times Square employment agency, handles 30,000 to 35,000 job seekers yearly and keeps hats on hand for first interviews. She recalls humorous letters from applicants abroad and even aids a 28 year old with an education MA who wrote celery insufficient as a reason for leaving. A mistaken matrimonial client was placed as a secretary, yet she still helped the spinster find a job with a hopeful Christmas card afterward.
New York reports that leather is trending in spring fashion as both sexes embrace rugged leather looks. Editors note men once defined leather but women now wear it in diverse outfits, from swimsuits to gowns. The piece traces history from cavemen to modern wardrobes.
Charles L. Jacobs reports the White River Junction VA Hospital has the top safety record in Vermont and is a perfect record winner in the 1962 Hospital Safety Contest. It marks the third straight year of this honor as employees reportedly logged 2,174,954 manhours without a lost-time accident.
The May Fellowship Day sponsored by United Council of Church Women will be held May 3 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. A 1 p.m. luncheon precedes a 3 p.m. close with a panel on "Who is My Neighbor?" Participants include Rev. Robert P. Bell, Mrs. Richard B. Davis, and Miss Katherine Duffield. A gift box at the door supports Waterbury Hospital bazaar in June.
Twenty five members and friends of the Gradatim Group at First Baptist Church met for dessert hosted by Katharine Edson Josephine Clark and Jennie Pellerin. Devotions by Mrs. Flitcroft on Aid to Worship. Miss Florence Moore spoke on Braille work and demonstrated a transcribing machine. Maud Edson reported on the Northfield conference on Christian World Missions.
The Bennington AAUW will hold its annual book sale May 24 25 26 at the former GBA office on Main Street next to Vogue and Vanity. Hours are 10 am to 9 pm Thursday and Friday and 10 am to 5 pm Saturday. Proceeds benefit local education projects. General chairmen and volunteers listed with contact numbers for book donations.
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