Vermont Bicentennial transport plan begins phase one
The Vermont Bicentennial Commission starts phase one of a feasibility study to restore rail and boat passenger service as part of a statewide bicentennial effort. The project, funded by 60000 in grants, contracts Burley Associates with Barton-Aschman handling rail work, and outlines routes, equipment, financing, and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxtons River
Vermont
U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Highway Department
State of Vermont
Robert Burley Associates
Waitsfield
Burley Associates
Barton-Aschman Associates
Chicago
Barton- Aschman
Burley
Engagement of Nordica Edwards to Thomas Scholis
Nordica Morrison Edwards of Bennington and Thomas Scholis of Cambridge announce their engagement. Nordica is a Hamden High School and Chamberlayne Junior College graduate employed by Liberty Mutual Life Insurance in Boston. Thomas is a Cambridge High School graduate employed by Stern Management in Brookline. The wedding is set for October 26 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Edwards II
St., Bennington
Nordica Morrison Edwards
Thomas Scholis
Jack Altaroc
Cambridge, N.Y
Chamberlayne Junior College
Boston
Mass
Liberty Mutual Life Insurance Co
Stern Management Co
Brookline, Mass
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Band concert at Willow Park in Bennington County
The Bennington County Band directed by Warren Robinson performs at Willow Park as part of the Music in the Parks series. Sponsored by the Community Arts Association and the Bennington Recreation Department, the free summer concert starts at 7 30 tonight and invites the public to picnic in the park.
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Bennington County
Warren Robinson
Willow Park
Community Arts Association
Bennington Recreation Department
OSh e a urges Ford to pick Stafford
Bernard O Shea of Enosburg Falls urged President Ford to appoint Sen Stafford as vice president. He argued Stafford is more qualified than Rockefeller and Goldwater, noting Stafford defeated O Shea in 1968 and 1970 for Vermonts sole U S House seat. The letter also proposed legislation for elections to select presidential and vice presidential successors if needed.
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Enosburg Falls
UPI
Robert T. Stafford
R-Vt
Ford
Stafford
Bernard O’shea
Nelson Rockefeller
Barry Gold
Funeral for Terry J. DiMaggio in Hoosick Falls
Funeral services for 29 year old Terry J. DiMaggio of 12 Hurley Street Hoosick Falls were conducted August 9 at his mother in law’s home with Methodist lay minister Albert Stanley officiating. Burial followed at East Pittstown Cemetery. Bearers included Kenneth Brownell Jr Duane Burch Duane Williams John G Keough and Richard Brownell representing Brownell Landscaping.
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Terry J. DiMaggio
Hurley St
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Jackson
George Slocum
Mechanic St
Albert Stanley
Waterford
Pittstown
Brownell Landscaping
Kenneth Brownell Jr
Duane Burch
Duane Williams
John G. Keough
Richard Brownell
Funeral for Napoleon J. Maynard 64 Bennington
Napoleon J. Maynard 64 of 115 Union Street Bennington died Sunday at Mary Hitchcock Hospital Hanover N H. Funeral at Sacred Heart Church Wednesday at 10 a.m. Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial. prayers at Mahar and Son Funeral Home at 9 30 precede Mass. Burial in Park Lawn Cemetery. Survived by daughter Janet LaFlamme granddaughter Deborah Vajda sister Freida Wright. Calling hours today 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. Wake service this evening.
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Napoleon J
Max
Maynard
Union St
Bennington
Mary Hitchock Hospital
Hanover
N.H
Sacred Heart Church
Mahar and Son Funeral
Park Lawn Cemetery
Henri and
Demerise (Pellerin) Maynard
Stanley Tools
Anne Vash
Janet LaFlamme
Deborah Vajda
Freida Wright
Single Homeowners Growing In FHA Mortgages And Benefits
Last year ten percent of FHA insured mortgages on existing homes went to single persons and the rate is rising. Homeownership demands serious commitment including taxes, values, maintenance and bills. Pride, equity growth, and tax benefits are noted while warning about responsibilities. Vermont Realtor contact Hoisington Realty at 489 Main St with phone 442 8337 for questions.
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Hoisington
Vermont Association of Realtor Boards
Hoilington Realty
Main St
New board seeks overhaul of state food stamp program
The newly formed Bread and Law Task Force BLT at Burlington calls for a major state overhaul of food stamps. BLT aims to move benefits out of welfare offices, distributing access through churches OEO offices schools and day care centers. In eight months a pilot covering Champlain Valley has helped 2529 low income Vermonters obtain stamps without welfare offices. The group notes long travel to apply in Burlington and Newport and cites anecdotes of families relying on food stamps while avoiding welfare. The board includes Arthur Billings Elisha Campbell William S. Cowles Jr John Dooley Barbara Garrow Dorothy Giacalone David Goldberg Phillip Hoff Margery Moore Carolyn Musick Betty Steele.
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Burlington
Bread and Law Task Force
BLT
Northeast
Kingdom
Margery Moore
Orleans
OEO
Vermont Ecumenical Council
Champlain Valley
Stephen Rose
Rose
Northeast Kingdom
Newport
Arthur Billings
Elisha Campbell
William S. Cowles Jr
John Dooley
Barbara Garrow
Dorothy Giacalone
David Goldberg
Phillip H. Hoff
Carolyn Musick
Betty Steele
Bennington Utility Group hosts panel on Vermont rates
The Bennington Utility Group sponsors a public meeting at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to discuss why utility rates rise. Steve Hedger of VFUR and Richard Bower of Central Vermont Public Service will debate opposing views starting at 7:30 PM. The group aims to educate residents and explore alternatives to the current power distribution system.
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Vermont
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Bennington
State Public Service Board
BUG
Pleasant Streets
VFW Post 1332 to Honor Kinney at Mahar and Son
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1332 and its Ladies Auxiliary meet at 6 45 tonight at the post rooms to pay respects to the late Thomas E Kinney. District inspection is scheduled for 8 p m Wednesday at the post.
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Bennington Council
The
Knights of Columbus
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
Thomas E. Kinney
Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1332
Cancer Fund
Mahar and Son Funeral Home
VFW
Alan B Prager Named Director of Manpower Centers
Alan B Prager, a psychiatric social worker and recent local volunteer, is appointed director of the Manpower Development Centers in Bennington and Manchester. The centers, expanding under the Comprehensive Employment Training Act, will serve low income residents 16 and up starting Oct 1 and will implement the General Assistance Work Program. Centers are at 338 Main St Bennington and 310 Bonnet St Manchester.
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Champlain Valley Work and Training Programs, Inc
St. Albans
Alan B. Prager
Bennington
Manchester
Prager
Antioch College
University of Vermont
Smith College
Children’s Center
Burlington
Northampton, Mass
Berkshire Mental Health Children’s Clinic
Bennington County
Bennington Area
Thood
Champlain Valley
State Office of Manpower Services
Main St
Bonnet St
Salmon invited to Ford economy meeting in Washington
Governor Thomas P. Salmon said he would attend a White House economy meeting with President Ford and other governors to discuss inflation and the dairy crisis. He urged immediate federal action to raise milk prices, possible cost of production formula, and an emergency hearing to protect Vermont’s dairy industry amid rising feed costs and falling milk prices.
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Salmon
Vermont
Northeast
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Thomas Scholis and
Nordica Edwards
Edwards Scholis
Miss Edwards
Hamden, Conn
O’shea
Bennington Briefs
Church of Christ
South St
Marion Harris
Harold Prebble
Bennington Lanes
Max’ Maynard
Washington
United Press International Bureau
U.S. Postal Service
Bill Hossington
G.R.T. San Teed A
Vo Tutte
North Bennington Road
Bennington, Vermont
New Board
New England
National Weather Service
Ford Economy Meeting
Nichols
Sumiver and
White
Martex Luxor
Damask
Luxor
Martex
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