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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1970
Page
3
The Town Y Pool hosts its annual water carnival this afternoon with events for all ages starting at 5 years. Kickboard relays diving watermelon scrambles and stroke races are planned. Canoe jousting life saving demos and staff races add activity. Ribbons and top boy and girl trophies awarded.
The Southern Vermont Stock Horse Association sponsors its first annual Bennington Battle Day gymkhana and horse show on Sunday at noon. Held off U.S. 7 north of Bennington at Harwood Hill top, trophies and ribbons awarded in various classes including a special male class. Public invited, no admission charge.
The center hosts a Friday 8 p.m. public card party with prizes and refreshments open to all ages. Last week's prize winners were Mrs. Albina Houran and Angelo Morris. A Senior Citizens Club meeting is set for Monday, August 17, at 7:30 p.m. with a social hour afterward. A members’ picnic is planned for August 19 at 5 p.m. at Soldiers' Home Deer Park, rain location center. Call to confirm attendance and transport, with a food donation note. Bowling for 55 and over at Bennington Lanes at 6 p.m. A dirty bag project for the Red Cross will be at the center on August 26 at 2 p.m. Next shut-in party is August 27 at 2 p.m. with Cecelia Callahan’s Dance students and Mrs. Helen Galipeau on piano. Helpers and drop-ins welcome. Social Security assistance is offered August 22, and arts and crafts on August 18, with another trip planned and next week’s notes to follow.
In Carson City District Court Richard A. Culpepper was cleared of bigamy charges after a deputy district attorney explained confusion over child support and divorce. Culpepper claimed both wives were unaware of each other’s existence when legal trouble began after their separations.
Vermont’s unemployment rate held at 3 percent for the week ending Aug 8 according to the Unemployment Security Department. An additional 213 people joined the jobless ranks, bringing total unemployment to over 3,800. Brattleboro Burlington and Newport offices showed declines while St Albans remained the area with the most unemployment and Brattleboro the fewest.
The Vermont Electricians Licensing Board announced that applications for electricians licenses are now available from the state Department of Labor and Industry in Montpelier. Master journeyman and type S journeyman electricians must be licensed to work, with a grandfather clause for those meeting act standards. Board members include Louis Lavin and Col Edward W Corcoran.
The Bennington Battle Day Service sponsored by the Bennington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is planned for Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Old First Congregational Church. The DAR guest day occurs Tuesday Aug 18 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. G M Vaughn in Arlington. Thomas J Carpenter Sr of Rutland, Deane Merrill of Barre, and Robert A Ellis of Burlington are named for master, journeyman electricians and fire insurance rating. No licenses without examination can be granted after Dec 1 1970. all applications must be processed through the board before licenses can be granted. The board anticipates heavy workload and urges interested persons, especially those seeking license without examination, to file applications immediately to ensure processing before the deadline.
Vermont residents benefited from USDA Food Stamp Program in June. 20,754 people used coupons totaling $433,883 in value, with $210,179 representing USDA’s bonus contribution to the program. Even so, 12,512 participants did not receive public assistance.
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