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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1973

Page

10

St Albans Lamaille bank merger announced

Franklin Bank of St Albans and Lamaille County Bank of Hyde Park plan a stock exchange merger. Presidents J Raymond McGinn and Proctor Page say shareholder and regulatory approvals are required. Combined assets near $67 million, with improved loan handling and estate services cited.

ST. Albans UPL Franklin Bank of Lamaille County Bank of Hyde Park Franklin Bank J. Raymond McGinn Proctor Page Lamaille County Bank State Banking and Insurance Commissioner Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Page

Marine Lance Cpl Elwell Promoted While Stationed in Beaufort

Marine Lance Cpl. Elwell promoted to current rank while with Fighter Attack Squadron 251 at the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort South Carolina. He joined the Marine Corps in July 1972. Bennington brief notes his wife Helene Knapp daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Knapp of 222 Branch St Bennington. Mid Town Bowl to be closed Aug 18 to 23 reopen Aug 24 as usual. Agway Petroleum Corp to close Aug 20 for Bennington Battle Day observance.

Marine Lance Cpl Gordon Telwell Helene Lawrence Knapp Branch St Bennington Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort S.C Lance Cpl Elwell Marine Corps Agway Petroleum Corp

ACLU hosts Bennington session on civil liberties functions

An ACLU Vermont public session in Bennington on Tuesday August 21 will begin at 7 30 p m at Park-McCullough Mansion. Tony Smythe former head of the UK National Council for Civil Liberties will speak followed by four workshops on women’s rights institutionalized persons student rights and censorship and controversial issues. Local VCLU officials and new staff will introduce work and aims to broaden membership.

Bennington Vermont American Civil Liberties ‘Union Park-McCullough Mansion Tony Smythe National ACLU U.S Britain England National Council For Civil Liberties Smythe New Yorker Loui Peters Middlebury College Connie Montgomery Cochairmen YCLA Women's Rights Committee Pat Bart-Webster Puller and Carrington Arlington Paul Berch Woodstock VCLU Richard Kohn New Aclu New Hampshire David Harrison Liz Slayton Rutland David Potter Ursula Scott Shaftsbury YVCLU Midge Silman Tufts Silliman Scott Accus Harrison UPT Banner Civil Liberties Union

Maple Industry Council studies syrup packaging and land use

The Vermont Maple Industry Council met in Montpelier to hear UPS and International Paper experts discuss packaging failures in maple syrup shipping. Discussions covered ruptured 30 inch drop tested containers, double walled shoe box style boxes, styrofoam inserts, and four foot drop scenarios. A committee will propose industry packaging improvements ahead of a busy Christmas season while tax, land use, and labeling issues were also reviewed.

Montpelier Vermont Maple Industry Council Dennis R. Giroux Hartford Burlington Council Frank M. Rees United Maple Products Essex Junction Rt. Reynolds Feeds Quality Control Joseph K. Brent

Blood Drive Summary at Colgate Hall Bennington

August is blood donor month and the Hed Cross Blood Program urges donors. The Bloodmobile will visit Colgate Hall at First Baptist Church Main Street on Wednesday Aug 22 from 11 30 a m to 5 p m. Call 442 9458 for transportation. Refreshments provided. Doctors listed include Marcel Lewis Philip Giddings Kenneth Cestone Robert Millavic FP Carrigan. Nurses include Mrs Richard Davis Mrs Carol Harrington Mrs David Greenleaf and others.

Hed Cross Blood Bennington Colgate Hall First Baptist Church Main Street Marcel Lewis Philip Giddings Kenneth Cestone Robert Millavic FP. Carrigan

New York Woman Named Treasurer of Press Club

New York public information specialist Mary Spargo of the state Department of Environmental Conservation was named treasurer of the Women's Press Club of New York for the coming year. She is the daughter of the late John Spargo of Old Bennington, and the club fosters professional improvement fellowship and charitable activities.

New York Mary Spargo New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Women’s Press Club of Miss Spargo John Spargo Old Bennington Women's Press Club Drysdale

Bennington Unemployment Rate Averages 1.9 Percent

In Bennington July unemployment averaged 1.9 percent, well below the 3.1 percent statewide rate and down from 3.6 percent in July 1972. July initial claims totaled 155, up from June, with five industries driving 64.2 percent of claims: service, trade, apparel, construction, and electric machinery. The local office serves Bennington County.

Bennington Frank H. Mudgett Department of Employment Security Egg Bennington County

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