Couple Honored At Party For Barber Hickok Engagement
Bonny Jean Barber and William Peer Hickok were feted Sunday afternoon at a garden party hosted by Miss Barber’s parents in Pownal. Attending were immediate and extended families including the Barbers Hickoks and Brambleys. The couple plans to wed on August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Byron Barber
Pownal
Hiram Bushnell
Bennington
William Austin, Sr
Riverhead
Long Island
New York
Mr. Hickok
Chester Julian Hickok
Eugene W. Brambley
Mr. Brambley
Julian P. Hickok
Vegetable Gardening Talk At Bennington Club Meeting
Members of the Bennington Garden Club heard John Page, County Extension Agent, discuss edible herbaceous plants and practical garden care. He emphasized sun, drainage, soil health, crop rotation, seed freshness, and timely harvesting to produce tender, flavorful vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Garden Club
Juliette Shields
John Page
Elm St
Sarah
Frederick Beecher
Page
Garden talk on pests and balanced insect control
A note on pre cooking chatter and sweet corn. Insects pose little trouble in good seasons as healthy fast growing plants resist damage. One speaker criticizes spray-happy gardeners for overuse, preferring targeted spraying only when crops are threatened. He says natural enemies eventually balance insect populations. Pamphlets on flowers vegetables and ornamentals were shown, many from the extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page
Town and Village Now Have Just One Tax Collector
Bennington Village and the Town of Berlington ended dual tax collection after trustees accepted John J. DeVito’s resignation and appointed John E. Malone village tax collector for one year. Malone’s letter sought backing for serving both village and town posts, while the village trustees noted the lack of village input in Malone’s appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Village
Berington
John J. DeVito
North St
DeVito
John E. Malone
Main St
Malone Village
Julia K. Nash
Malone
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Memorial Park
Richard Kuhn
Theda Sausville
Jamie Longtin
Debbie Bentley
Keith Jones
Jean Crawford
Brenda Kent
Kelli Racicot
Cardigans
Fem
Aia
Raven
I Jn Price
Vow
Nichols
Missy
Slax
Sports Wear Coordinates
Bathing Caps
LY Price
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