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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1976
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Francis Antonio announce Helen M Antonio to Jeffrey S Main. Helen is MAUHS senior. Jeffrey attends Hudson Valley CC. A June 26 wedding planned. Mr and Mrs William Fisher announce Roberta Jeannette Fisher to Bruce Alan Davis. Roberta is MAUHS senior and MAUHS 1973 graduate. Bruce works with his father in Bennington. A July wedding planned.
Mr and Mrs Frank Jones of 14 Brentwood Drive Holden announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara A Jones of Woodford to Stephen E Aglieri of 200 Safford Street Bennington son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Aglieri of Bennington The bride to be is a school librarian at Pownal Elementary School The fiance works for Green Mountain Furniture Co in North Bennington and will attend New Hampshire Vocational College in the fall An August 7 wedding is planned.
Mr and Mrs Atlee G Vail of 230 Grandview St Bennington announce the engagement of their daughter Jane Lee to Christopher Allan Ward son of Mr and Mrs Harry E Ward of 4405 Dunwick Ln Fort Worth Texas The bride to be is a Walnut Hill School graduate with a BA from Randolph Macon Woman's College and is employed by R E Cox & Co The groom to be holds a BS from Washington and Lee University and is pursuing a master’s degree at Texas Christian University
Mr and Mrs Henry Green of 105 Chimes St Bennington announce the engagement of their daughter Marie Ann Green to David Morse son of Mr and Mrs David Morse of 10 Jennings Drive Bennington They are Mt Anthony Union High School graduates with Miss Green employed by the Bennington School District and Morse employed at Morse's Market Springfield A July 3 wedding is planned
Banking and Insurance Commissioner James Guest issued 20 guidelines to help consumers with auto insurance questions. The tips advise drivers on saving money and avoiding problems, including considering dropping collision and comprehensive coverage if the car is more than five years old.
The Labor Department allocates 960 million in emergency public service employment funds to 416 large areas with unemployment above 6.5 percent, including 75,654,269 for New England.
This Thursday marks the third annual International Day at Mt Anthony with a week of events. Guest speakers include Heidi Rittmeyer Bennington College German assistant and Francisco Manzaneda Bennington College Spanish assistant who will address classes on Tuesday and Wednesday April 27 28. Elizabeth Schutte a French native and Vera Callahan Berkshire Community College instructor will speak to junior and senior high students Thursday. Activities feature language projects displays cuisine slides shows newspapers in target languages and a Roman banquet with awards for best exhibits to be announced Thursday April 29.
A graveside service for Ernest J. Ellenwood who died August 23 in Wichita Kansas will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Maple Hill Cemetery in Dorset. The Rev Canon Robert L. Clayton of Zion Episcopal Church Manchester Center will conduct the service.
Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit First Baptist Church Colgate Hall 601 Main St on Wednesday April 28 from 11 30 am to 5 pm Donation urged with 17 year olds allowed to donate without parental permission Free refreshments on site and on premise babysitting provided Transportation help via phone 442 9458
Population growth has slowed to zero with births at a record low of 1.9 per family and marriages dropping 2.4 percent. Divorces rose over 6 percent to 970000 while households shrink and the elderly live alone most. Mrs Hoisington leads Hoisington Realty and holds multiple real estate leadership roles.
The Bennington Hadassah chapter will host a dessert card party on Tuesday May 18 at Mt Anthony Country Club. Doors open 7 pm with buffet dessert at 7 30. Attendees can play cards or word games. Proceeds benefit Hadassah Medical Organization guided by a 60 year old international network.
Richmon d report notes inventor Edward LaForce seeks market entry for a more efficient automobile engine. A broad board of directors and investors is to shore up finances, amid IRS, stockholder, employee, and telephone service disputes. New members include University of Vermont economist Malcolm Severance and attorney John Carbine, plus two Duluth businessmen who bought his marketing rights last year.
Betsy J Leamy daughter of Bernice I Leamy and the late Bernard Leamy married Peter G McGooch son of Mr and Mrs George R McGooch at St John the Baptist Church in North Bennington at 11am on Saturday April 10. The bride wore an empire gown with silk over taffeta and lace details with a Dresden bouquet. Attendants included Bonnie Stratton as matron of honor and bridesmaids Pam Fredrickson Cynthia McGooch Beth Leamy and Susan Steele with Dawn Steele as flower girl. Best man John Movers and ushers Bruce McGooch and Bob Frederickson. Music by Mrs Louise Gauthier and Marge Kenyon. Reception at Mt Anthony Country Club followed by a wedding trip to Orlando. The bride graduates Mt Anthony Union High School and attends Hudson Valley Community College. the groom a SUNY Morrisville graduate works at Garden Way Manufacturing. They will reside at 187 Main Ave Troy.
The U.S. EPA will sponsor a New England Conference on Environmental Emergencies Resulting from Hazardous Material Spills on May 12 at its Lexington, Massachusetts research lab. Deputy regional administrator Kenneth L. Johnson said recent spill incidents in New England highlight the need for a coordinated, systematic response across federal, state, local agencies and private industry. The event features individual workshops examining spill scenarios from transportation and plant accidents, covering air and water pollution, solid waste, and water supply issues, with aims to assign responsibilities and improve response procedures. Further details available from Kenneth L. Johnson, EPA Deputy Regional Administrator, Boston.
Gordon Boyce of the Vermont Foundation of Independent Colleges announced a 2750 dollar grant to Bennington College. The funding reflects the college's share of last year's statewide donor effort among eight independent Vermont colleges. Catherine Cumpston noted the foundation's 25th anniversary and emphasized corporate support to sustain college diversity.
Felicity A Costin of 206 Pleasant St Bennington has been named a 1976 EARTHWATCH scholarship winner. She joins 136 finalists from 16 to 21 who will work with scientists on a summer expedition in the U S or abroad. The competition drew over 3 000 entrants and funds come from private donors and foundations.
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