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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1974

Page

7

Brown Family Reunion in West Arlington Sees Sixty Two Attend

West Arlington Sandgate home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown Jr. hosted a Brown family reunion with sixty two members including sixth generation descendants of Betsey and William Brown. The oldest guest was Mr. Frank Kostenblatt of North Hoosick and the youngest were six week old twins of Mrs. Janet Elsworth of Greenwich.

Harry Brown Jr Route 313 West Arlington Betsey William Brown Frank Kostenblatt North Hoosick Janet Elsworth Greenwich N.Y Winchester N.H Brown

Forest forestry tour offered in Catskill region September 14

District 12 Forest Practice Board sponsors a 15 mile forestry tour with DEC foresters covering reforestation natural succession plantation management timber utilization and wildlife and watersheds effects. The starting point Camp Cass Ren sselaerville with tours from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ending with a sawmill visit and a noon picnic. rain date September 15.

Catskill N.Y District 12 Forest Practice Board Department of Environmental Conservation New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Camp Cass Rensselaerville Albany Ravena

Mt Equinox Grange Notes Aug 5 Meeting Details

Mt Equinox Grange welcomed Ben and Carol Beers as new members as the ladies degree team led the third and fourth degree rites with guest acting master Belle Decker from Battenkill Grange. Aug 21 needlework contest judging planned. Betty Crocker coupon donation of towels and knives received. 50 Vermont delegates attended New England Youth Conference with Sharon Haynes representing Mt Equinox. Aug 25 art and photography judging at Sue Snow’s home. Sept 28 workshop at Chester School discussed. white elephant table for Manchester Jaycees carnival approved. $50 check presented to master. new member application taken. Next meeting Sept 16 at 8:15 p.m.

Ben Carol Beers Mt. Equinox Grange Belle Decker Battenkill Grange Betty Crocker New England Vermont Sharon Haynes Sue Snow

Windham College President Sent to Cyprus for Davies' Body

Windham College president Harrison M. Symmes, a former U.S. ambassador, was dispatched by the State Department to Nicosia to escort home Ambassador Rodger P. Davies after Davies was fatally shot during a Greek Cypriot demonstration on August 19. Symmes and his wife will also collect Davies' children.

U.S Jordan State Department Crosby Symmes Davies

Christening at U S Naval Academy Chapel Denise Marie Doyle

Denise Marie Doyle was christened at the U S Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis Md by a Navy chaplain with family members present from Arlington including Edward and Kathy Doyle and the Sargood and Doyle families. The event followed a buffet lunch at the Officers Club.

Annapolis John R. Doyle U.S. Naval Academy Denise Marie Navy Craig JoAnn Doyle Jerome Sargood Jr Officers Club Arlington Edward Doyle Mark Doyle Jerome Sargood Karen Skip Sargood Kathy Doyle American Red Cross

Rev Sprunger Takes Leave For Notre Dame Sabbatical

The Rev. Robert Sprunger, pastor of the First United Church, Presbyterian, will sabbatically leave Hoosick Falls from Aug 26 to Dec 16 to study at the University of Notre Dame. During this period Sunday services start at 11:30 to accommodate the bus stop for Rev. Hertel after his Buskirk duties.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Robert Sprunger First United Church, Presbyterian University of Notre Dame Myron Hertel Buskirk Springer Notre Dame Morton Kelsey God Sprunger

Hoosick Falls clubs mark anniversaries and events

Hoosick Falls groups announce a first anniversary party at the Eagles Club with a 6 to 7 cocktail hour and 7 turkey dinner hosted by the Eagles Auxiliary. Ted Horwitz will speak. A memorial service for William Ingram is planned at St Mark s Episcopal Church Thursday at 7 30 p.m. The Booster Club hosts a dance Aug 23 at the State Armory to fund a universal gym for the school.

Eagles Eagles Club First St Pete Roberto Ted Horwitz Grand Eagle William Ingram St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Ingram Hoosick Falls

Shirley Temple Black Named U S Ambassador to Ghana

White House confirms Shirley Temple Black a U S ambassadorial nominee to Ghana. Former child star and diplomat previously served at the United Nations and in short term postings.

Washington UPI Shirley Temple Black U.S Ghana White House Black Woodside Calif United States United Nations Paul McCloskey California

Vermont PSB stands firm on 23 percent rate hike block

The Vermont Public Service Board refused to reconsider blocking New England Telephone Co from a 23 percent rate increase and denied a request to implement the higher rates pending appeal. New members Burgess and Miller backed the denial 2 to 1, while John D. Carbine questioned the decision as unconstitutional confiscation.

Montpelier UPI Vermont Public Service Board New England Telephone Co PSB John A. Burgess John D. Carbine Daniel Ruggles Burgess Martin Miller

Vermont farm cash receipts exceed 200 million for 1973

Vermont farm cash receipts rose to 203 million in 1973, a 14 percent increase driven by milk prices. Milk sales reached 152 million, cattle 25.7 million, while maple syrup and potatoes fell due to bad weather. Eggs, turkeys, chickens, sheep, apples, and forest products boosted revenue.

Montpelier UPI Vermont State Agriculture Department Leo O’brien Jr O’brien

Vermont Republicans miss Oct dinner speaker in Barre

Vermont Republicans lack a speaker for their October 7 fundraising dinner in Barre after President Ford cannot attend. State Chairman Stewart A. Smith said Ford, once vice president, will not appear. he hopes Nelson Rockefeller may attend but no arrangements exist.

Montpelier UPI Vermont Barre Stewart A. Smith Rutland Ford Smith Nelson Rockefeller

Water quality study proposed in Rensselaer County

Rensselaer County Environmental Management Council proposed a county wide water quality study to draft legislation for protecting streams rivers and lakes. Committee Chair Thomas E Simkins said current health department rules are insufficient and the effort will involve the county legislature and substantial work. ALBANY City patrolman Daniel Gilchrist returned to duty with his mustache six weeks late after an out of court settlement. The department updated its dress code to permit mustaches following a court ruling deeming the ban unconstitutional.

Hudson Mohawk County Council VFW Troy Rensselaer County Environmental Management Council Thomas E. Simkins County Health Department Albany Daniel Gilchrist

Rockefeller Named as Ford Pick Delights Berkshire Republicans

Berkshire supporters praise Nelson Rockefeller after his Tuesday nomination as 41st vice president. Congressman Conte submitted Rockefeller as Ford suggested three candidates, citing strong reasons. Mayors and RNC members in Berkshire voice praise, noting Rockefeller’s experience and Estes aim.

Pittsfield Nelson A. Rockefeller Conte Congress Ford Rockefeller New York State Berkshire Dobelle Bruce Crane Dalton Republican National Committee Eliott Richardson Richardson

Voter registrations down since last city election in North Adams

North Adams reports about 500 fewer registered voters for the September 10 state primary than last year’s city election. City Clerk Mildred G. Manson says 9,268 were registered by last Tuesday’s deadline, compared with about 9,790 for last November’s city elections and 10,221 in the 1972 presidential election. The 1970 state primary stood at 9,394.

North Adams Mildred G. Manson

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