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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1976
Page
3
California traveler Lewis tours the United States by air with his children. After 11 days on the road there are no set plans but he hopes to reach every state in the contiguous United States, then possibly move on to Alaska, while his daughter Katie will visit New England.
Mr and Mrs Levin announce the engagement of their daughter Vicki Lynn to Gary Scott Wendell son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Slater of North Bennington Both are Mt Anthony Union High School graduates Miss Levin graduated last June and her fiancé in 1974 The wedding date has not been set.
Elizabeth R Medvetz and Ralph L Liporace wed at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Hoosick Falls. The bride wore a Venise lace gown with chapel train. the ceremony featured Prudence Tatro on organ and Shirley Flood as soloist. After a Paradise Restaurant reception, the couple will reside on Center Street. Both are St Marys Academy graduates. the bride studied at Hudson Valley Community College and the groom is a Siena College senior.
The second annual RSVP fiddlers contest will be held Saturday at the Barre Outdoor Recreation Shelter with three divisions and cash prizes. Advance tickets are sold by RSVP Central Vermont Box 433 Barre VT 06641. Admission 2 dollars for seniors 60 and up, 1 dollar for students, under 12 free with adult. Registration 11 to 12 45, contest starts at 1 pm. There will be food, parking, rain or shine, plus a square dance exhibition.
Montpelier Democrat Congress candidate John Burgess urges federal law to bar charges for directory assistance and busy calls. He cites Vermont Public Service Board approval of three free information calls monthly and NY Telephone’s plan to bill for busy signals, a move he says contradicts public service principles.
A dissident group of Vermont Democrats filed a certificate to form the Independent Vermonters Party. Samuel Miller, campaign coordinator for Democratic candidate John Burgess, said he may file formal objections to the move led by Worcester Democrat John Bloch. The effort seems to stop regular Democrats from using the Independent label in November.
Engaged SUNCOOK, N H Mr and Mrs Edmund LaBonte of Heritage Drive Suncook announce the engagement of their daughter Judith to Ronald E Labelle of Main Street Suncook Miss LaBonte a state tax auditor for the New Hampshire government is a 1971 Mt Anthony Union High School graduate and a 1974 graduate of Timothys School of Cosmetology Concord N H An employee of Consolidated Coal in Bow N H her fiance graduated from Hartford Vt High School in 1966
About 169 leaders among 189 arrested during the Seabrook nuclear plant protest faced arraignment in Hampton District Court on criminal trespass charges. Superior Court Judge Maurice Bois kept 10 leaders jailed on $500 bail, citing risk of not appearing for trial.
Vermont Life reports its autumn issue is on stands and en route to subscribers worldwide with a cover shot of Burlington’s port by Clyde H. Smith. The magazine previews topics from mobile homes and the Stratton Arts Festival to square dancing, UVM learning programs, Gray Panthers, a fall calendar, and editor’s note.
The Bennington Club schedules its annual clambake Sunday at Hale Mountain Fish and Game Club Shaftsbury with a buffet at 11 a.m. and bake around 3 p.m. Choice of steak or chicken, games and entertainment. Reservations via Win Lother. The Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1332 meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. A social follows. Ellis family picnic reservations extended through Aug 26 for Aug 29. $1 adults, under 16 free. members only.
A historical note traces the rise in household electricity from 1940s 30 amp service to today’s typical 240 volt 100 amp installations. It warns larger homes with heavy use may require 240 volts and 150 amp capacity, and advises checking the main switch box for the rating.
Mrs Hoisington serves as Principal Broker at Hoisington Realty and president of the south western Vermont Board of Realtors. She also holds the role of Assistant Dean at the Tri State Real Estate Institute, Inc. with licenses in Vermont and New York.
Members of the Bennington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution observed Bennington Battle Day with a memorial service at Old First Church and a luncheon at Paradise Restaurant. The service included an invocation by Rev. Dr. Arvel M. Steece, an address by Eugene R. Kosche, and a wreath ceremony carried by Susan Sheldon and Jonathan Steece. Taps were played by Robin Green and John LaPierre. The gathering featured bicentennial costumes and remarks by regents, a tribute to Claire Williams, and a program noting upcoming events at Addison and Brattleboro. Five young performers and a piano accompanist entertained, and delegates to the annual meeting were elected. The flag donated by Brookside residents flew over the White House and was donated through Rep. James Jeffords.
University of Michigan researchers tested about 7,800 children and teens ages 10 to 17 in chinning sit ups shuttle run and long jump. Results show no overall decline or major improvement in physical fitness over the past decade with only modest gains seen in girls endurance tests.
The Women of the Moose met August 18 with Jeanne Jewett presiding. The mystery package was won by Jeanne Jewett and the attendance prize was lost by Ruby White. Refreshments followed. The next meeting is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday September 1 at the Moose home with an installation and social to follow.
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