Hudson Study Probes Effects of Con Edison Plants
New York State Conservation Department announces expanded research on the Hudson River segment near Con Edison facilities to assess long term environmental impacts. The 20 mile study area, led by Albert G. Hall, will cover fish life, water chemistry, temperature effects, and the efficiency of electric field deterrents, with a $600000 budget for the initial 19 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N.Y
Hudson River
Con Edison
Hudson
Albert G. Hall
Fish and Game
New York State Department of Conservation
Hall
Bear Mountain
Tappan Zee
Raytheon Co
Portsmouth
R.I
Raytheon
Don Edison
New York City
Westchester County
Verplanck
Indian Point
Theodore B. Bampton
Connecticut State Board of Fisheries and Game
John T. Gharett
Bureau of Commercial Fisheries
U.S. Department of the Interior
Richard E. Griffith
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
Lester G. McNamara
Division of Fish and Game
New Jersey
YMCA Tennis Clinic Ends After Slow Summer
The 1969 YMCA tennis clinic concluded after five weeks of class time with one rainout. Up to 60 youths aged 10 to 17 could join, yet only 11 participated this season. Instructor Kermit Fisher praised the progress, noting clearer practice time and personal improvement despite low enrollment and hopes for stronger turnout next year. Fisher stressed readiness of extra instructors and space if demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Fisher
Fisher
Unhappiness On School Aid and Taxation Outlined
Hyde Park UPI report on a House Ways and Means Committee hearing where about 100 people voiced dissatisfaction with property tax methods and state aid distribution for education. Chairman Rep. Peter Giuliani described the mood as vehement as two bills were reviewed: deferred tax payments on farm and forest lands, and a use value based land tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
UPI
House
Ways and Means
Peter Giuliani
R-Montpelier
Norwich Art Show Winners Chosen For August Exhibit
Judges at Norwich University selected 55 Vermont child and student artworks from hundreds of entries for the sixth annual Norwich Art Show opening August 20 with a reception and prize ceremony. Prizes include 100 first, 60 second, 40 third dollars plus 25 from local banks for best Vermont scene and best watercolor. Barre Granite awards best sculpture. Guided tours by Chester Colson run Thursday and Saturday. exhibitions include sculpture by invited Vermont sculptors and a feature exhibit of children's paintings. The show runs 10 am to 5 pm Sunday and 10 am to 5 pm Wednesday through Saturday, free to the public.
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Northfield
Vermont
Norwich University
Plumley Armory
Lawrence N. Jensen
Stanley Marc Wright
Stowe
Northfield Savings Bank
Northfield National Bank
Northfield Trust
Barre Granite Association
Chester Colson
Wilkes College
Norwich Art Show
Wil Tressler
Lisa Schaus
BCHS 59ers Plan Reunion
Members of the 1959 class of Bennington Catholic High School are reminded of the 10th year reunion to be held Aug. 23 at the Bennington Club. The planning committee asks all alumni to attend and send reservations. Questions may be directed to Thomas Paquin, Pierre Letrouneau, Neil Strong, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pacher, Mrs. Alex Mahar, Mrs. Clyde Young or Aiine LaFlamme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Catholic High School
Bennington Club
Thomas Paquin
Pierre Letrouneau
Neil Strong
Donald Pacher
Alex Mahar
Clyde Young
Aiine LaFlamme
Carbide Workers Landed For Special Contract Job
Col. Peter E. Hexner of the Harry Diamond Laboratories visited Union Carbide's Scott Street plant on August 13 to observe the completion of a contract for a special battery supply. He was joined by Dr. Henry P. Kalmus and Nathan Kaplan for a brief ceremony marking the milestone.
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Union Carbide
Scott Street
Peter E. Hexner
Harry Diamond Laboratories
Washington, D.C
Col
Hexner
Henry P. Kalmus
Nathan Kaplan
Hex
Ner
Frank P. Preissle
Union Carbide Corp
Consumer Products Division
Col. Hexner
Bennington
R. Leigh Glover
Elmer F. Lipp
New York
E. Domokos
Rocky River
Ohio
Drivers should not smile in license photos says ALA
The Automobile Legal Association urged motorists not to smile for driver license photos. Safety director Philip C. Wallwork argued the image should identify the driver, noting many are unhappy when stopped and asked for their license and suggesting drivers might be photographed frowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Automobile Legal Association
Philip C. Wallwork
ALA
Motivation Funds Sought for Vermont Colleges
Vermont officials plan a joint project to create a motivating school for graduates and other students facing financial or credit barriers. Charles Butler will request 2000 dollars from the New England Regional Commission to plan a program at the University of Vermont and Middlebury College, following talks with Deans Potter and O'Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
API
Charles Butler
Vermont
New England Regional Commission
University of Vermont
Middlebury College
Butler
Roland Potter
UVM
Dennis O’brien
Scholarships To Keene State For Vermont Students
Two Bennington residents James Salvato and Victor Racicot are among 20 Vermont students awarded full tuition scholarships to Keene State College New Hampshire to major in industrial arts education The scholarships are renewable for four years The Vermont Department of Education funds 20 Keene State College free tuition slots to help supply Vermont teachers in this field Eligible applicants must be Vermont residents and commit to teaching in Vermont one year per year of aid Salvatore class of 1970 member Racicot Mt Anthony Union High School graduate will enter Keene this fall Department and college officials announced at a Union Carbide plant event with executives including Col Hexner and Frank P Preissle
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Vermont
KSC
Salvatore
Ernest Salvatore
Racicot
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Victor Racicot
Congress Street
Eagles 1861 meetup and FOE auxiliary dance
Eagles 1861 members and the ladies auxiliary will hold a Thursday 7 30 p m meeting. The FOE 1861 auxiliary in Bennington will sponsor a Saturday dance in the Eagles rooms upstairs from 9 p m to 1 a m with George O’Brien orchestra. No donations requested. all members and qualified guests invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles 1861
Ladies’ Auxiliary
FOE
Bennington
Eagles
George O’brien
Bennington Community Meetings and Closures
VFW Post 1332 will meet tonight at 8 at the rooms on North Street. Women of the Moose executive board meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. Moose Hall, with regular business at 7:30. No food stamps sold at the OEO center this Wednesday as the office closes. Dr J H Manes office closed Aug 25 and reopens Sept 15. Dr James Shea office closed Aug 20 to 27. Bennington Club Clambake for members and guests Aug 24 at Prospect Mountain. Tickets from board members Crosier's C L Whit's. Deadline Aug 19.
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VFW
North Street
Women of the Moose
the Moose Hall
OEO
J.H. Manes
James Shea
Bennington Club
Prospect Mountain
Crosier’s
C.L. Whit’s
Vanessa Redgrave in The Loves of Isadora at Williams Town
A flashing screen biography of Isadora Duncan stars Vanessa Redgrave with Alan Arkin in The Loves of Isadora at Williams Town Theatre at 8 p.m. The program includes Winning with Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward and Angel in My Pocket with Andy Griffith at Harte Theatre and Hathaway's Drive-in showings at dusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanessa Redgrave
Isadora
Isadora Duncan
Williamstown Theatre
Paul Newman
Joanne Woodward
Andy Griffith
Newmans
Angel
Hathaway
Funeral Rites for J George Ryan Highlight Bennington Service
The funeral for J George Ryan of 110 Pratt Street longtime village trustee in Ward 4 and the oldest board member in years of service drew a large crowd. A prayer at Mahar Sons Funeral Home preceded a requiem high Mass at St Francis de Sales Church with Msgr Flanagan celebrant. Bearers included Harley Graham Joseph Shea Arthur Cronin Joseph Carroll Robert Mulvey and Frank Crawford. Ryan, an accountant for 35 years at Henry M Tuttle Co, was honored by various local officials and groups including Putnam Hose Co and the Knights of Columbus. Burial occurred at Park Lawn Cemetery after services at the funeral home. Also honored were Lena Percy and Donald Brunina with services led by Rev Melvin R McGaughey and Rev Roderick LaVallee respectively.
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J. George Ryan
Pratt St
Mahar & Son Funeral
St. Francis de Sales
Francis B. Flanagan
Harley Graham
Joseph Shea
Arthur Cronin
Joseph Carroll
Robert Mulvey
Frank Crawford
Henry M. Tuttle Co
Ryan
Bennington
Garrison Corp
Knights of Columbus
Charles Wallen
C.S.C
Park Lawn Cemetery
Msgr
Flanagan
Donald Brunina
County St
Roderick LaVallee
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
Obituary for Joseph Edward Joseph 67
Joseph Edward Joseph 67 a retired carpenter and World War II Army veteran of 121 Bradford St died unexpectedly Monday night while riding through Cambridge New York He was born April 11 1902 in North Adams Massachusetts son of James and Adja Mero Joseph He served until 1943 and retired from carpentry in 1964 He was affiliated with Loyal Order of Moose St Francis de Sales Church and Holy Name Society Survived by his wife Emily Mahana a stepson four grandchildren two brothers and other relatives A military funeral is planned Thursday at 9 30 a.m. at St Francis de Sales Church with a high Mass Burial in Park Lawn Cemetery Rosary will be recited Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home
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Joseph Edward Joseph
Bradford St
Cambridge
N.Y
James
Adja
Mero) Joseph
North Adams
Mass
Bennington
Loyal Order of Moose
St. Francis de Sales Church
Holy Name Society
Emily Mahana
Newark
N.J
Emil Boassy
Berkeley Heights
Edward J. Joseph
Hoosick Falls
Frank Joseph
Astronauts Delays Visit To Vermont In Apollo Tour
Northfield Vermont awaits a visit from Michael Collins and his wife as a worldwide Apollo 11 tour delays their trip. Dr. Joseph Heed, Norwich University math chair, helped arrange the invitation and notes Collins plans to come after July moonwalk commitments. Heed recalls past service with Collins in France during 1955 to 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
UPI
Michael Collins
Vermont
Joseph Heed
Norwich University
Collins
Heed
France
Pat Collins
America
West Point
Frank Borman
Dave Scott
Edwin Aldrin
al Worden
Appeal in Bias Case Set for Sept 4 in Bennington Court
Oral arguments in the appeal of the state Human Rights Commission’s first decision charging discrimination in a Shaftsbury land sale will be heard September 4 in Bennington County Chancery Court. The Skidmores contend the land was not on the market and jointly owned, while the state argues Mrs. Skidmore arranged a sale with her husband’s approval.
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State Human Rights Commission
Shaftsbury
Bennington County
Atty
William Sennett
Bennington
The
Skidmores
Skidmore
Vermont Day at Montreal Features Game Saturday
Vermont Day at Jarry Park in Montreal will be Saturday August 23 as the Montreal Expos play the San Francisco Giants in a night game. Lt Gov Thomas L Hayes and a snowmobile gift to Vermont’s favorite Expo player are slated for pre game activities. A poll of the Sportscasters and Sportwriters Association is underway with the winner and runner up to be announced at the ballgame.
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Association
John Karnedy
Barre
Chatir
Hospital Notes and honors in Barre event
Admissions list includes Mrs. Carol Burdick and others from Bennington, Manchester, and surrounding towns. Discharges note several patients leaving with family, while births report a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Thomas of Cherry Plain. Vermonters gathered for Greater Vermont Day events with awards for Willy Mays, John J. McHale, and Expos players, plus prizes from Mt. Snow Development Corp. Tickets available through August 21 at the Greater Vermont Association office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Thomas
Cherry Plain, N.Y
Greater Vermont
Barre
Willy Mays
Barre Granite Association
Karnedy
Vermont
John J. McHale
Detroit Tigers
Flamstead
Mt. Snow
Mt. Snow Development Corp
Greater Vermont Association
Paul Bristol
Montpelier
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Park Management
Williamstown
Connecticut
Atty. Carter
Commission On Human Rights
Paducah, Ky
Benjamin F. Ware Sr
Ware
YMCA
Fraker
First United Methodist Church
Jill Bohne
Norwich
Waltar & Son Funeral
Edward P Mahar
Main St
NFDA
Bennington, Vt
BCHS
Carbide
Keene State
Bennington Briefs
Pops
Alan Arkin
Arkin
Harte Theatre
George Ryan
Austin J. Percey
Lena Percey
Pleasant St
Hanson - Walbridge
Melvin R. McGaughey
Harold
Paul
Neil
Robert
Eugene Percey
Donald Fish
Fairdale Farms
Robert T. Holden
Maurice Douglass
Stuart Preston
Mr. McGaughey
Hinsdillville Cemetery
Donald
Mathew Moore
John LaCroix
Michael Honan
Joseph LaCroix
John Wiskoski
Arthur Peterson
Patrick Piscopo
Robert Woodward
Eric Fisher
Richard Brunina
Peter Knapp
Joseph E. Joseph
Commission
Richard Blum
Vermont Consumer Protection Bureau
Montreal
Carol Burdick
Pownal
Patricia Davendanis
Charles Cornell
Buskirk
Steven E. Scrivens
Mary Mason
East Dorset
Robert Prouty
Alice Hoyt
Jean Stroffoleno
Woodford
Dibbon Joy
Sharyll Bushee
Beverly A
Willette and Son
Mae Fahs
Dorothy Roy
Carrie M. Squires
Manchester
Violet Jordan
Salem's Super
Hamburg
Moses
Moses’ Farm
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