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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1976
Page
3
The Ward family hosted an open house on August 22 to honor Jay Paul Ward Sr and Florence Ward on their 50th wedding anniversary. Hosts included their children John Walsh, Jay Ward Jr, Hector Ward and Kenneth Hunt.
James F. Whitton 62 of Walloomsac died Saturday after a long illness at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Funeral services at Mahar Funeral Home Hoosick Falls at 9 a.m. Wednesday officiated by Rev. Joel B. Miller with graveside prayers at Maple Grove Cemetery. Born February 6 1914 in Manchester to Louis and Ida Whitton he worked at Columbia Box Co. mill. Survivors include widow Evalena Livingston son Roland daughters Phyllia Wideawake and Janice Sweet all of Walloomsac one half sister Gertrude Brown of Arlington 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call Tuesday 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.
The Bennington Bird Club schedules its September events with a talk on bird migration theories by Dr. James Toolan at 8 pm on September 8 at Park-McCullough House. A fall warbler walk, led by Whit Nichols, departs September 11 at 7 am from the same location, open to the public.
The Green Mountain Boys endorsed John Welch for the Republican nomination for United States Senator from Vermont. They will actively support Welch as the sole candidate truly representing Vermont's independent spirit.
Paul J. DeConinck, plant manager of Eagle Square Division, spoke to the Bennington Rotary Club on August 27 about how Stanley tools and reorganized staffing boost output. He cited a Shaftsbury plant growth from 680 to 390 workers, $3 million to $24 million annual production, and weekly outputs of 100,000 utility knives and 360 other tool types. He noted Stanley divisions total sales at $550 million with a $23 million net last year, and described timberland holdings and encroachment issues in Vermont. He wrapped with a preview of tools for the Rotary Auction as the audience laughed.
Kimberly Diane Lasher and John Barnett Allard were married Aug. 7 at Sacred Heart Church in Bennington with Rev. Grogan officiating. The bride wore a Venise lace gown, two dozen white roses, and both families participated. reception at Mt. Anthony Country Club followed, with a wedding trip to North Carolina. The couple will reside in Bennington. the bride is employed at Geannelis Restaurant. the groom is an assistant director with ties to the Marines.
Nominating caucuses for Democratic candidates for justice of the peace will be held in several Bennington County towns. Details include dates and locations such as Arlington August 31 and Sept 7, Bennington Aug 31, Dorset Sept 7, Peru Aug 31, Readsboro Sept 1, Shaftsbury Aug 31, Stamford Sept 7, Sunderland Sept 1, and Woodford Aug 31. Manchester Rupert not calling. Landgrove Searsburg Winhall not yet scheduled.
The wedding of Jeannette LaBrie Mattison and John Joseph Butler occurred at 2 p.m. on August 28 at Sacred Heart Church in Bennington with Rev. Joseph Quinn officiating. The bride, daughter of Arcede LaBrie of Swanton, wore antique white satin. They will reside at 114 Rutter Road, Bennington where the groom works for Union Carbide.
Petras daughter Arlene and Douglas Davison were married in a civil ceremony at 1 p.m. August 28 in the courtyard of Southern Vermont College by Justice of the Peace Scott Racicot. The couple will reside in South Londonderry after a Maine honeymoon. The bride wore ivory lace with a chapel train and was attended by maid of honor Bonnie Walker. Best man Dennis Davison, ushers Vincent Clark and David Stevens, and a wedding party including ringbearer Matthew Davison and flower girl Alicia Petras participated. The bride is a 1968 Mt Anthony graduate. the groom is a Stratton Mountain Country Club ski patrol member.
Persons wishing to donate articles for the Chinese auction to be held Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Eagles home in Hoosick Falls, New York, may call 518-686-9667 to arrange pickup or leave items at the Eagles' rooms.
Mt Anthony chapter 1 OES schedules a meeting for Wednesday September 8 but cancels this week due to a district meeting in Manchester. Officers expect to resume regular sessions after the district event.
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