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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1976

Page

9

Vermont Music Teachers Association Spring Meeting in Burlington

Vermont music teachers gather at AVM’s new building on May 1 for a WMTA spring meeting. Activities include registration, a workshop on pre instrumental music education, lunch, a tour, an organ recital by Dale Voelker, and a WMTA business meeting. Non members may join.

Burlington Vermont AVM Vermont Music Teachers Association Jeanne Tourin Dale Voelker Fisk WMTA Jeanette Lane Montpelier Bridgeport Conn Music Teachers National Association

Hoosick Falls Groups Host Banquets and Plan May Fellowship Day

The Past Presidents Club of the Hoosick Falls Elks Auxiliary met at Taconic Park Restaurant in Williamstown Massachusetts with twelve of eighteen past presidents in attendance. The May Fellowship Day program for Church Women United will be at Assembly of God Church on May 7, with planning meetings led by Nancy Mitchell and Mrs Anabel Moseley. Annie Sherwood Hawks and Susannah Wesley and Corrie ten Boom impersonations will feature, with nursery care available and invitations extended to all area women.

Hoosick Falls Church Women United Assembly of God Church North Hoosick Annie Sherwood Hawks Hoosick Mrs. Mitchell Anabel Moseley

Anne Morrow Lindbergh to speak at Middlebury

Middlebury College will host its 176th Commencement on Sunday May 30 with guest speaker Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Lindbergh, a poet essayist and novelist, is noted as an accomplished author and pioneer in aviation.

Anne Morrow Lindbergh Middlebury Anne Morrow Lindbergh Middlebury College Olin C. Robison

Sunderland caucus selects two delegates for state convention

The Sunderland Democratic caucus chose two delegates for the state convention in Winooski on May 22. Omega Armstrong backs Jimmy Carter, George Fersh is uncommitted. Officers were filled, with Christopher Langlois as chair, John McTernan as vice-chairman, Mildred Fersh as secretary, and Armstrong elected treasurer. Lindbergh to address Middlebury grads. granddaughter Kristina Lindbergh is a Vermont college student and author with notable works and honors.

Sunderland Winooski Omega Armstrong Jimmy Carter George Fersh John Hill Christopher Langlois John McTernan Mildred Fersh Armstong

Film evokes physical and spiritual waters in Pownal

Pownal Baptist Church hosts the first of its spring and summer Sermons From Science films at Mount Anthony Union High School Walker-Morgan Auditorium Tuesday April 27 at 7 p.m. The 28 minute color feature Where The Waters Run explores water properties and the link to spiritual life with Babysitting on site. Admission is free.

Pownal

Vermont Utilities Ramp Up Legal Fees

In Montpelier UPI reports Vermont utilities spent $967000 on legal fees in 1975, up from $860000. Electric and telephone firms pass costs to consumers via higher rates. Green Mountain Power of Burlington led spend at about $250000, much of it for outside consultants.

Burlington

Hackel vows overhaul to end superagency state government

State Treasurer Stella Hackel pledged to reorganize government if elected governor. She would have major department heads report directly to her, ending the superagency form begun by former Gov. Dean Davis. Hackel said details would come later as Salmon advocates the concept.

STOWE UPI Stella Hackel Dean Davis Hackel Thomas Salmon U.S. Senate

Vermont Dairy Outlook Seen Positive For 1976

Agricultural economist Dwight Eddy of the University of Vermont says projections indicate farm costs may stabilize in 1976. He estimates farm inflation around five percent and milk prices could rise about ten percent, signaling a favorable year for Vermont dairy farmers.

Burlington UPI Vermont Dwight Eddy University of Vermont University

Vermont crash claims companion as driver in critical condition

William Emery Jr 22 of Washington remains in critical condition in the ICU after a weekend single car crash in East Barre that killed Daniel Carrier, 22, also from Washington. Police say the bodies were found about three hours after the wreck. In Berlin Vermont ministers condemn pornography sermons target a new adult bookstore opened last weekend by a Massachusetts couple and call for local action to ban it. Authorities note no state law exists to prohibit such stores.

Burlington UPI William Emery Jr Washington East Barre Medical Center Hospital Daniel Carrier Berlin Vermont Massachusetts Williston

Albany speech links porn censorship to rape defense

Susan Brownmiller cited against pornography at Albany State College arguing it demeans women and should be censored even over free speech concerns. She urged legal protection for wives from rape and suggested sex in marriage must be agreed upon each time. Troy school budget cuts erase 51 positions and close two schools.

Albany Susan Brownmiller Albany State College Troy Sidney L. Johnson

Dam threat to Windsor Lake homes at 20 Bradley Street

North Adams former parks chief George Fairs warned that Windsor Lake could empty onto 20 Bradley Street if a storm toppled one of several large dead trees. He cited a federal geologist report noting a catastrophic dam failure possible with such a collapse and described the earthen dam as lacking a proper clay core. Pittsfield to seek restitution from parents for vandalism by their children. Mayor Dobelle urged responsibility and supported Court-ordered restitution for youths to work off city damages.

North Adams Fairs Bradley Street Pittsfield Evan S. Dobelle Dobelle

Largest spring forest fire reported in Pittsfield area

Pittsfield saw the county's largest forest fire of spring, with eight fire departments battling for six hours. The blaze burned 85 acres, starting in the northeast corner of Pittsfield and spreading into Lanesboro and Dalton town lines.

Pittsfield Lanesboro Dalton

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