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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1969

Page

7

Hoosick History Buff Preserves Local Past Artifacts

Mrs. Frank Nolt of 30 Center Street Hoosick Falls collects colonial era clothing, scrapbooks, and memorabilia used for stage productions and celebrations. Born 1887 in North Hoosick, she shares memories of items, gifts to hospitals, and church decorating work with the community.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Yesteryear Frank Nolt Center Street Hoosick North Hoosick Frankie Edward Nolt Frank Paron Mary Fisk Frank Stevens Stevens and Thompson

Former Vermont VFW leader named All America State Commander

John H. West of Manchester receives All America State Commander honor for boosting Vermont VFW membership, founding new posts, and advancing national program efforts. Announcement by Commander-in-Chief Richard Homan notes West’s successful leadership and impact on state service initiatives.

Manchester Department Veterans of Foreign Wars John H. West VFW Richard Homan Sugar Grove W. Wa

2200 Biological Scientists Gather for Meeting at UVM

Some 2200 scientists and their families will gather at the University of Vermont in Burlington August 17 to 22 for the 20th annual meeting of the American Institute of Biological Sciences. The event features lectures, workshops, 12 assoc iated organizations and public meetings and dinners for papers and awards. Dr Samuel C Wiggans chair of the department of plant and soil science leads planning with E B Henson and John R Bushey.

Burlington University of Vermont American Institute of Biological Sciences Samuel C. Wiggans Department of Plant and Soil Science

Barrington Fair Increases Agricultural Prize Money

The 1969 Barrington Fair adds prize money across multiple divisions including 4-H exhibits, farm display, fruit display, and flower arrangements. First prize 4-H doubles to 20 dollars, with other class increases. Weeklong schedule features homecoming day, state days, 4-H day, governor’s day, Kiddie’s day, and Connecticut day plus a Friday fireworks display and a new car for an adult patron.

Great Barrington Mass Agricultural Department Barrington

Haircut Prices Rise in San Francisco Bay Area

In the San Francisco Bay area barber shops raise prices to eight dollars as veteran barbers explain fewer customers and longer gaps between visits. A barbers union official says the boost reflects people wearing hair longer and not returning as often.

San Francisco San Francisco Bay Area Barbers Union

Mental Health Council Plans State Workshops Series

Vermont health officials announce a series of workshops on mental retardation services. A Rutland Bennington area session at the College of St Joseph on Aug 6 features medical panels led by Dr. Marion McKee and Dr. Charles Poser. Later discussions cover services from Brandon Training School to community programs and a closure dialogue with Dr. Jonathan Leopold and Dr. C.D. Marshall.

Montpelier Rutland-Bennington College of St. Joseph Clement Drive Rutland Marion McKee Vermont Department of Health Division of Child Health Services Brandon Training School Jonathan P.A. Leopold Missioner of Mental Health C.D. Marshall Rutland Mental Health Service Madelaine St. Amand United Counseling Service Bennington Edwina Austin Southwest Mental Health Council Department of Mental Health Department of Health Charles Poser Department of Neurology UVM Arthur Wolk Vermont Association For the Crippled and Caverly Child Health Center

Coho Fishing Tips via Dialed Letters in Ludington

In Ludington Michigan residents can dial the letters the coho on a telephone to receive salmon fishing tips. UPI reports a quirky tip line that treats the term coho as a shortcut to guidance for anglers seeking salmon.

Ludington, Mich UPI

Old Home Day noted by West Arlington Sandgate church

West Arlington Sandgate observes its annual Old Home Day with a noon program and no church service. The L. C. Popes of Troy Lane host guests including Brian Wechsler of Merrick and their daughter and son in law. Vermont visitors join the Popes for a busy schedule with regional gatherings and camp visits in New Hampshire.

Sandgate Methodist Church West Arlington L. C Elliot Bacon Reginald Beardsley Vermont Popes Home Extension Group Camp Ondawa Sunderland

Man hands pennies to NASA as space fund drive

Louis F. Tatariello, 54, of Newark, NJ, said he is contributing 200 pounds of pennies saved over 12 years to NASA. The copper kettle donation is worth about $225 and aims to spur others to fund space exploration if federal support wanes.

Newark UPI National Aeronautics and Space Agency NASA Louis F. Tatariello Tatariello

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