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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1974
Page
3
Cucumbers, a gourd family fruit, originated in northwest India and have been grown in Hindustan for 3000 years. From raw salads to cold soups and baked dishes, the article notes many varieties, digestion myths, Burpee Burpless cucumbers, and cosmetic uses like creams and soaps.
Members of the Bennington Garden Club met Aug. 13 to learn about Vermont Bicentennial plans for 1976. Speakers from state and county committees outlined projects, emphasizing lasting value, tree planting, river cleanup, and a 15-acre park. The club was urged to choose implementable projects and join broader statewide efforts led by civic groups and Rotary.
Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial held Aug 14 at Sacred Heart for Napoleon J. Maynard of 115 Union Street Bennington who died Aug 11 in Hanover New Hampshire. Bearers were Peter Vosh Frank Vosh Leger Marcoux and Leo Marcoux. Committal prayers at Park Lawn Cemetery led by Fr Quinn. Wake Aug 13 at Mahar Son Funeral Home. Also Aug 14 funeral at St Francis de Sales for Justin Hoy of 101 Stark Street Bennington. Liturgy led by Rev Francis B Flanagan with prayers at cemetery conducted by Msgr Flanagan. Bearers were Thomas Stone Donald Greenslet George Pacher and Raymond Pinsonneault. Wake Aug 13 at Mahar Son Funeral Home led by Rev John Hamilton. Bennington Elks Lodge 567 members participated led by Exalted Ruler John Mack. Hoy died Aug 10 at Putnam Memorial Hospital.
A librarian recalls a Maine and Cape Cod trip with reviews of L. L. Bean in Freeport Boothbay Playhouse and Theater Museum and a Boston-Portland to Yarmouth voyage aboard S. S. Bolero. The piece praises Maine books catalogs and coastal attractions while noting a 20 hour round trip and a novel reading choice.
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