Old First Church of Bennington Legacy and History
The article recounts the 200 year history of the Old First Church in Bennington Vermont. It notes the church’s founding in 1762 and ties to nearby congregations, leaders like Rev Jedediah Dewey, and Vermont milestones including the 1779 government laws and 1791 US Constitution ratification preparations. It also describes the church’s 1806 dedication, 1930s restoration plans by Lavius Fillmore, and architectural features such as pine columns supporting a cross and dome symbolizing American dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Bennington
Vermont
New Hampshire Grants
Bennington Common
Hardwick
Sunderland
Mass
Westfield
Jedediah Dewey
Mr. Dewey
Old First Church
Church Meetinghouse
United States
Lavius Fillmore
Fillmore
Millard Fillmore
First Church
State education funding eyed amid soul searching
The administration outlines proposed budget allocations including 1.2 million from Education, 600,000 from Public Safety, and 200,000 from Tax. Mereness warns a period of soul searching on needed services and funding. He backs phased state aid reforms to lift the local share to 40 percent, requiring about 5 million more per biennium to maintain credit and avoid new taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Education
Public Safety Department
State Tax Department
Stock Market Ends Week With Small Decline After Upswing
The market saw a mild correction with fractional losses in key issues. Volume stayed above year-to-date average, 19 new highs and 2 new lows occurred, Dow closed at 649.30, down 3.31, while breadth favored advances 563 to 498 and bond prices were irregular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Industries
Natco
Associated Press
American Stock Exchange
R A Harrington Suffers Facial Cut In Saw Mishap
R A Harrington aged 47 sustained a serious facial gash Friday when a power saw struck a nail and kicked free at the Gay Express terminal site on Harwood Hill. He was treated at Putnam Memorial Hospital and listed in fair condition. The W H Morse Construction Co Inc was the contractor and employer.
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Putnam Memorial Hospital
Reuben A. Harrington
East Main St
Harwood Hill
Harrington
W. H. Morse Construction Co. Inc
Town Fathers Discuss Municipal Planning With Expert
The Greater Bennington Association hosted a Friday morning session on municipal comprehensive planning with John Burdis of John Burdis Associates Albany. Attendees included Breard Hawks Donald Hicks John Stone Sr Hamilton Shields Loyal Nash and Frederick Well ing along with Bennington town selectmen and Old Bennington and North Bennington trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Bennington Association
GBA
John Burdis
Albany
N. Y
Burdis
Breard H. Hawks
Donald C. Hicks
John R. Stone Sr
Bennington
Hamilton L. Shields
Loyal R. Nash
Old Bennington
Frederick H. Welling
North Bennington
Jack Shea
No Leads Seen in Hoosick Falls Break
Hoosick Falls NY police and state troopers report no further details on the Bernard Franklin Sternberg Store robbery on Main Street. About 800 to 1000 dollars was taken from a safe in the office after entry through a back cellar door. the safe was overturned with tools taken from the hardware department. Owner Harry Sternberg discovered the break Friday at 8 a.m.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
New York State Police
Ben Franklin Sternberg
Main Street
Harry Sternberg
Five Trees Identified For Club Planting Drive
The Bennington Garden Club and Hal Halvorsen select five tree species for a spring civic project. Sugar maples, pin oaks, basswood and greenspire linden, European mountain ash, and Hopa crab apple are highlighted for their form, color, hardiness and suitability for various sites. Planting guidance and display illustrations will be available December 2 to December 8 at the GBA Office, with orders through Hal Halvorsen.
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Halvorsen
Princton Nurseries
Bennington Garden Club
GBA
Elm
South Streets
Hal Halvorsen
North Bennington Road
Funeral services for Guy G. Damon
Funeral services for Guy G. Damon, aged 74, were held Friday afternoon at the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Chapel with Rev. Melvin R. McGaughey of the First Methodist Church officiating. Burial followed at Park Lawn Cemetery with committal prayers offered by the same minister. Bearers were Damon’s step grandsons James Hohman, David, Richard and Charles Forrest, and Robert Harvey of Benninton, and Peter Harvey of Albany, NY. Attendees included residents from Bennington, Albany, and Williamstown and Northbridge, Mass.
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Guy G. Damon
Hanson - Walbridge
Melvin R. McGaughey
First Methodist Church
Park Lawn Cemetery
Mr. McGaughey
Mr. Damon
James Hohman
David
Richard
Charles Forrest
Robert Harvey
Bennington
Peter Harvey
Albany
N.Y
Williamstown
Northbridge
Mass
Buckbee Vincent D Waterford dies at Leta Nursing Home
Vincent D Buckbee of Waterford New York died Thursday at Leta Nursing Home He was the father of Leland Buckbee of Phoenix Arizona a former Bennington resident and longtime Thomson Manufacturing Co employee He survived by his wife Edith G Wood Buckbee two daughters Mrs Dewitt Townsend of Oxford and Eleanor of Waterford five grandchildren and five great grandchildren Funeral services are at Finn Funeral Home Waterford at 1 30 p m today Interment at Waterford Rural Cemetery
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Troy
N.Y
Vincent D. Buckbee
Waterford
Leta
Leland Buckbee
Phoenix
Arizona
Bennington
Thomson Mfg. Co
Edith G
Wood) Buckbee
Dewitt Townsend
Oxford
Eleanor
Ralph Buckbee
Finn Funeral Home
Third St
Waterford Rural Cemetery
Obituary of Wilfred Goodrich Veteran of Three Services
Wilfred Goodrich 63 died at the Vermont Soldiers Home Friday evening. A 1920 Army Navy and Marine veteran, he entered the home in August and had resided in Rutland. Survived by brother Raymond of Riverdale California. Funeral arrangements pending Hanson Walbridge Home Bennington. Further obituary to appear in Monday's Banner.
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Wilfred Goodrich
Vermont Soldiers
Army
Navy
Marines
Rutland
Raymond
Riverdale
Calif
Hanson - Walbridge
Bennington
Mrs Florence Richardson obituary in Bennington
Mrs Florence Reeve Richardson wife of Frank C Richardson and mother of Mrs Oakley Frost died Friday at her home 207 Union St Bennington She is survived by three grandchildren Dr Oakley M Frost Marjorie R and Cynthia M Frost Funeral arrangements are incomplete The family will attend services at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home Sunday evening Friends may call for further information
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Florence Reeve Richardson
Frank C. Richardson
Oakley Frost
Union St
Bennington
Oakley M. Frost
Marjorie R
Cynthia M Frost
Hanson - Walbridge
Bennington Banner Classifieds and Subscription Rates Update
In Bennington Vermont the Bennington Banner announces subscription pricing by mail motor route and region with three to twelve month terms. Rates listed include 3 months 4.25 6 months 8.00 and 1 year 15.00 for local and statewide areas with special servicemen discounts and US rates.
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Radius
Vermont
Vermont Towns Debate Home Rule and Equalization Ideas
The Bennington League of Women Voters discussed town problems in Vermont including equalizing grand lists to full market value for state aid fairness and enabling acts for broader home rule. Speakers urged uniform tax bases and more municipal cooperation, with actions tied to the Vermont Supreme Court Senate reapportionment decision.
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Vermont
Bennington League of Women Voters
J. Goodall Hutton
Bennington
Vermont School Directors Association
Allan B. Angney Jr
Arlington
Angney
League
General Assembly
The
Shaftsbury
Woodford
Searsburg
LWV
Vermont Supreme Court
Senate
Supreme Court
Scientists propose quake monitoring under disarmament plan
A disarmament commission would track suspicious tremors and inspect countries secretly testing weapons. Inviting international inspectors to host soil tests is required to avoid treaty breakdown, with a one year trial and possible extension if successful. British Minister Joseph B. Godber called the idea very interesting and helpful.
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Lall
Joseph B. Godber
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Second Congregational Church
Andover Theological Seminary
Churchman
Somerville
Pearson
Amherst College
Council For Higher Education of
United Church of Christ
Swanzey
N.H
Amherst
Southville
Lexington
Maine Seacoast Missionary Society
Bar Harbor
Maine
British Isles
Europe
Berchtesgarden
Germany
Max H. Webster
Vermont Congregational Conference
John F. Anderson
Congregational Conference
Bell
Mr. Bell
Wells L. Field
John Sloane
Parmelee
Dewey
Paul W. Bohne Sr
Elsa Loeber
Allen D. Hill
Edward P. Jenning
Burt Rockwood
New York
Dow Jones
R.A. Harrington
Tree Man
Hal
Pin
Greenspire Linden
Florence Richardson
Bennington Banner
Main St
Banner Publishing Corporation
Motorola
RADIO
W. Brandon Macomber
India
Alibi
K of C Hall
B.P.D, Elks
Cooperative Action
Bennington Bell Laundry
Elm St
Atkins
Jewelers & Silversmiths
Bennington, Vt
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