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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1975
Page
5
A reflective look at Battle Day near Bennington August 16 and why local fire departments are entwined with the celebration. It notes how amateurs and locals, not professionals, shaped the commemoration, with fire crews providing safety and spectacle over the years.
A vintage photo from Stark Hose Co on Pleasant Street with seated Charlie Barnes and others listed, loaned by Mrs Irene Barnes. The piece recounts Bennington Battle Day firemen parades, 16 August reviews, and the enduring volunteer spirit from colonial to modern times, celebrating community duty and yearly displays by local firefighters.
Pigeons from Plainville Mass to be released by the American Legion from Soldiers Home grounds tomorrow for Mounted Field Day arrived in Bennington and are on display at the Legion rooms on Main Street. North Bennington fire dept wins high honors at state convention in Montpelier. John C. Gibney elected first vice president. Police escort leads field day parade including Chief Louis Aubuchon Officer Leo Nash and State Patrolman Francis Morgan.
Clarence Decker Jr. of West Arlington shows a calf and earns a blue ribbon. In Shaftsbury, Dexter E. Palmer declares candidacy for town representative on the Democratic ticket for the Sept. 12 primary. Willsden Quest known as Jeff wins Best of Variety at Wachusett Kennel Club in Massachusetts. breeder Harry A. Wills resides on North Bennington Road. Old Bennington voters authorize up to 1500 for legal services reviewing zoning ordinance changes. Kennon E. Morse approved to connect a service line to North Branch Street water main. Morgan Spring pumps idle for first time in weeks per Supt. C. Henry Hansen. Also listed: Panama Canal opening in 1914, Will Rogers and Wiley Post crash in 1935, Nixon wage-price-rent freeze in 1971, Greece-Turkey tensions in 1974.
Lorraine J. Cross writes to the Bennington town officials urging reconsideration of the Bavarian beer fest vote. She warns alcohol issues affect schools and families, cites alcohol abuse work, police concerns, and potential harm from 3 000 to 5 000 more beer drinkers, asking Bennington to reconsider for the town’s sake.
William G. Staats Jr statements clarify his personal stance on nuclear energy and weaponization. He supports building nuclear plants to meet rising electric demand while opposing sale of plants to foreign nations and broad distribution of nuclear weapons. He notes party has no formal policy yet and distinguishes his views from the Vermont Conservative Party position.
A quick survey shows most amateur gardeners grow weeds and plants with round shoulders, revealing common preferences and surprising neglect of ornamental varieties. The findings hint at urban plots prioritizing low maintenance and quick color while ignoring structure and disease resistance.
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