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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1974
Page
9
Hoosick Falls organizers finalize details for the May Fellowship Day luncheon at Eagle Bridge Methodist Church on Friday at noon May 10. The theme Explore New Paths aims to help women discover new meaning by sharing interests and skills through a covered dish meal and dessert.
A First United Methodist Church Shaftsbury smorgasbord supper is set for Saturday May 4 with first seating at 530 PM and second at 630 PM Tickets at the door are 250 for adults and 125 for children under 12 The finance committee sponsors the event Ernest Gratz chairs assisted by Mrs Robert Gratz Also note Army Sgt Ronald E Cornell son of Kenneth Cornell of Shaftsbury is stationed at Camp Hovey Korea as first cook in HQ Co 1st Battalion 35th Infantry 2nd Infantry Division His wife Inginburg resides at Route 4 Browns Mills New Jersey.
The extended forecast for New England calls for fair weather with a rain chance Monday and temperatures ranging from the 60s in the south to 50s in the north by day, with cooler overnight. Local churchgoers are invited to reservations led by nine area ladies. bring a dish and a friend, nursery provided. The Hoosick Falls Avenue of Eagles hosts a social Saturday May 4 with the Mr. and Mrs. Eagle Award, buffet at 6 p.m., and officer elections Monday May 6 with club polls open 12–3 p.m. and 6–8 p.m. The land donation of five acres from James W North Jr. to aid future expansion is noted, contingent on use or return of land. The Retired Eagles Activities Club will hold a buffet supper Wednesday May 8 at 6 p.m. Tickets available from listed members or at the door. donations are 1.50 for adults and .75 for under 12.
Navy Seaman Apprentice Joseph L. Sprague, 20, son of Mr and Mrs Hiram G Sprague of Dorset, finished the Navy Petroleum course at Fort Lee Virginia with training in receiving storing issuing and quality surveillance of petroleum products. Dale Lambert Burr and Burton Seminary guidance director will visit the Dorset School May 2 from 8 30 a m to 12 noon and 7 to 9 p m to register students. parents may attend morning or evening session.
HFCS Superintendent Philip Leonard waits anxiously for New York Legislature action on the new school aid formula. He notes changes favoring Westchester County, worries HFCS tax rate may hinder aid, and hopes for an outline this weekend ahead of the May 7 board meeting.
Hoosick New York Hoosac School reports an unusually high number of good news college acceptances for 25 of 26 seniors with many choosing among multiple offers. Yale Vassar acceptances lead the way as students receive admits from University of Sussex Kenyon College Lake Forest College and others. Commencement is set for June 8 with most seniors aiming for four year colleges.
White Creek residents visit relatives in Williamstown and Saratoga as community events are announced. The Jolly Jones 4-H Club will collect paper Saturday May 11, with contact numbers for Mrs. Hulihan and Mrs. George. Dress Revue judging runs May 7 3 to 5 at Argyle church May 8 3 to 5 Hudson Falls May 9 3 to 6 Greenwich May 10 2 to 4 Salem White Church Chapel and May 7 6 to 9 Greenwich High School for girls 14 and over. Dress Revue is May 16.
Bridport farmer and realtor Leo Connor plans a July 1 formal announcement as a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor. A former running mate to Gov. Salmon in 1972, Connor has served on the state Environmental Board and as deputy agriculture commissioner. The race already includes Rep. Brian Burns and possible contender Donald Webster. In Montpelier, state officials move to eminent domain a State Street property for a Holiday Inn site after a 1974 law. Administration Secretary Robert Wilson says AG will draft documents if talks fail.
Green Mountain Power Corp says immediate relief is needed to avoid inability to provide adequate service. In an affidavit to the Vermont Supreme Court the utility seeks approval of a purchased power and fuel adjustment clause to pass higher fuel and wholesale power costs to customers without full rate hearings.
The American Cancer Society projects 70 Vermont women will die from breast cancer this year and about 200 new cases in 1974. Dr Arsen Melkonian of Barre urged self examination and early physician consultation to reduce mortality. Sen Fred Westphal quits non salaried post as manager of St Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad citing public concern over conflict of interest.
Rep. Donald Cook, 71, of Fair Haven announced he will run for another term in the Vermont House. The Republican veteran has served six years in the chamber, including four as chairman of the Agriculture Committee.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has accumulated about 37 million dollars in tax exempt property in Troy aided by real estate agents acting as intermediaries without disclosing the buyer. Officials say growth slowed since the 1960s and land acquisitions will temper. The Capital District paper also notes cases where straw buyers hid RPI ties and later turned properties over to the school. Separately NYC Youth Corps funding may rise only to 85 thousand dollars this year, with a possible congressional bill to double that sum. The corps offers summer jobs for disadvantaged youths in nonprofits, schools, libraries and hospitals.
Albert W. Bidwell of Syracuse NY was freed when a judge granted a directed verdict on the rape and disorderly conduct counts in a Berkshire Superior Court case involving a 14 year old North Adams girl. Remaining counts were dismissed. Delmer T. Amazeen of Becket pleaded innocent to murdering his sister in law Mrs Julia Schroeter Chester with a bind over set for May 3 after psychiatric examination.
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