Bright spots seen amid gloom in economy by chamber director
Hiram G. Savage executive director of the Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce told the Bennington Council of Churches last week that the regional economy shows signs of improvement despite high unemployment around 11 percent. He cited firms like BenMont Cushman Bijur and Norwich-related filers as changing fortunes. Eagle Square and Double Eagle project boost jobs, Jard Inc. expands, and Chemical Fabrics may grow. He warned about taxes and the risk Bennington becoming a bedroom for the tri city area, urged ending personal property and inventory tax to attract industry and sustain tourism.
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Bennington
Bennington Council of Churches
Hiram G. Savage
Greater Bennington
Cushman
Green Mountain Furniture Co
Bijur Lubricating Corp
Savage
Bijur
Globe Union
Union Carbide
Tansitor
Eagle Square
Double Eagle
Jard Inc
Chemical Fabrics
Catamount Dyers
C.B. Vaughn
Chamber
Vermont
New Hampshire
New York
Maine
Bennington Rural Firemen Honor Past Chiefs at Dinner Dance
About 150 Bennington Rural Fire Department and auxiliary members attended a dine and dance at the Beech Street Firehouse to honor past chiefs T. Howard Mattison George Ted DesLaurier and Norman Turgeon with honorary chief Fred Jordan in attendance Present chief John Cross led the program as 5 10 and 15 year pins were awarded DesLaurier and Turgeon received watches A buffet followed by dancing capped the evening.
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Bennington
T. Howard Mattison
Brattleboro
George “Ted’’ DesLaurier
Norman Turgeon
Fred Jordan
John Cross
DesLaurier
Turgeon
George
Ted” DesLaurier
Barre Housing Ballot May Hurdle After Supreme Court Decision
The UPI report notes the US Supreme Court ruling backing local votes on public housing fuels opposition to Barre 36 unit low cost project. Mrs James Floruccio plans a June 1 ballot to decide the issue while Barre Housing Authority contends plans are too far along to reverse.
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Barre
UPI
U.S Supreme Court
James Floruccio
The
Barre Housing Authority
Vermont History chronicles Austin Martin 1934 campaign
The spring issue of Vermont History recounts Warren R. Austin’s narrow 1934 Vermont Senate victory by 3,514 votes over Fred C. Martin. George T. Mazuzan authors the article using Austin Papers from UVM. Other pieces survey Vermont history and reviews, with dues and mailing info for the Vermont Historical Society.
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Vermont
Austin
George T. Mazuzan
Northfield
University of Vermont
Mazuzan
State University of New York
Geneseo
UVM
Guy Bailey
U.S
Marlboro
Addison County
Dan Kent
Dorset
Seth Warner
Bennington
Burlington
Quebec City
Champlain Valley
Louis Moreau Gottschalk
Montpelier
Lunenburg
Vermont Historical Society
Public TV Channel 17 auction nears in Schenectady
Support builds for WMHT Channel 17 auctions from June 6 to 12 coordinated by Mrs Frances J Ross of North Bennington. Donations support station operating costs with deductible fair market value. Donors may receive air credits for items valued at 25 dollars or more. underwriting offered for 200 dollars in merchandise for the 1971 fall season.
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Schenectady
N.Y
Channel 17
Frances J. Ross
North Bennington
Vermont
Massachusetts
WMHT
Ross
Yellen
Nate Heller
Starbucks
Vermont tax law changes take effect April 16
The 1971 tax package in House Bill 41 alters several rules. Public access to property transfer tax returns, 45 day refunds, non taxable snowmobiles and travel trailers used only for recreation, and appeals via the Board of Civil Authority. Liens, lumber sawing costs, 18 year olds for sales tax rebates, and senior citizen relief rules updated. Retailers cannot double charge tax on item groups. small corporations pay taxes in one installment unless over $500.
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Montpelier
Norris Hoyt
Tax Department
Board of Civil Authority
BCA
Eagles Meatloaf Supper and Dance Planned
Eagles rooms host a Saturday event with meatloaf supper from 6 30 to 8 30 and dancing 9 to 1. Paul LaPorte band of Hoosick Falls performs after a $1 50 donation. Sunday features a Rutland ritual team initiation at 2 p m followed by a free and unspecified activity.
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Eagles Rooms
Paul LaPorte
Band
Hoosick Falls
Rutland Ritual
Mother Daughter Banquet at St Francis de Sales Church
The Altar-Rosary Society of St Francis de Sales Church plans its annual mother-daughter banquet and Communion Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at Pope John XXIII Institute with a 5 p.m. Mass. Father Charles Matusik of St Joseph College will speak, and Vincent Cassatti will provide musical entertainment. Tickets available by calling Mrs Normna Girarde at 23341.
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St. Francis de Sales Church
Pope John XXIII Institute
Charles Matusik
St. Joseph College
Old Bennington
Vincent Cassatti
St. Francis
Normna Girarde
Tea party at St. Peter's Church on May 4
Tickets remain for a St. Peter's Church tea at 3 30 p.m. on May 4 with admission at the door. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Dimock of Bethel will present slides on life at the International Christian University in Japan, sharing experiences from their years of teaching. Babysitters available for attendees.
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St. Peter’s Church
Marshall Dimock
Bethel
International Christian University
Japan
Seven safeguards Against Cancer promote community action
Dr Curtis Flory of the Bennington American Cancer Society urges all adults to use seven safety measures to reduce cancer risk. Highlights include not smoking for lung cancer, sun exposure limits for skin cancer, yearly colon checks after 40, regular dental exams, monthly breast self exams, yearly Pap tests, and an annual health checkup. The Bennington County annual cancer fund drive is underway.
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Curtis Flory
Bennington
American Cancer Society
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St. Peter’s
Flory
Edward Giles
Vermont Veterans’ Home
Anna Caracciola
Joseph J. Caracciola
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