Bennington Thanksgiving Guests and Local School Notes
Thanksgiving guests of Mrs. German Mattison in North Bennington include Mrs. Alfred Kipp and family. North Bennington School notes honor perfect attendance in Grade 6. A diamond jubilee rehearsal is noted for Hoosac School’s Boars Head event. A 1952 Philco TV ad, a major bridge slab delivery to Bennington Union High, and local sports figures are highlighted along with historic milestones from 1913 to 1974.
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Alfred Kipp
Constance
Charles
Frederick Knapp
Donald
German Mattison
North Bennington
Shaftsbury Sportsman
Donald Bourn
Howard Dunham
Judith Foote
Laurence Garceau
Anne Garett
Michael Grady
Dominic Grover
Peter Hanks
John Hustler
Norman Jones
John Lauzon
Bernard Loomis
Martha Mears
Helen Myers
Kay Saunders
Catherine Searey
Betty Sweet
Dorothy Welsh
Ann Goebelbecker
Meredith B. Wood
Hoosac School
Putnam Square
Bennington Battle Monument
Woodford Mountain
Bennington
New Union High School
Horatio Alger Awards spark debate on success and values
A columnist questions the Horatio Alger Awards and the culture of success, citing winners and critics. The piece cites Elizabeth Ashley and explores how wealth, fame, and persistence shape perceptions of achievement, urging restraint and a reassessment of what constitutes true success.
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Horatio Alger
Rod McKuen
Olympus
Elizabeth Ashley
Miss Ashley
Quote on spray cans and volcano fears from Browning
The quote, attributed to climatologist Iben Browning, links concerns about spray cans to broader weather and volcanic activity theories. It suggests Browning’s view that atmospheric phenomena connect to planetary and solar system processes. The remark implies skepticism about overreaction to everyday products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iben Browning
Earth
OBrien recalls Kennedy era ties as Carter aides seek guidance
Lawrence F O'Brien former congressional lobbyist and NBA commissioner notes parallels between Kennedy Johnson era transitions and Carter planning. He counsels personal relations with lawmakers over mass appeals, stressing the value of phone calls, district access, and careful organization to win legislative support. He urges early bold reform and cautions against overtly campaigning in districts.
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Larry O’brien
Kennedy
Palm Beach
O’brien
Larry
Capitol Hill
Springfield
Mass
National Basketball Association
Madison Square Garden
Congress
John Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
White House
O'Brien
Carter
Watson
Moore
Carl Albert
Phil Landrum
Albert Thomas
Tip O'Neill
House
Tip
Bicentennial Schlock Sparks Seller Anxiety and Backlash
Opinion notes cultural schlock tied to Bicentennial packaging. Sellers felt embarrassment and defensiveness claiming it came from above. The piece argues fear of competitors with Bicentennial wrap drives overkill and waste. Jesse Lemisch of the American Historical Association cites The New Republic in critiquing the trend.
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Jesse Lemisch
American Historical Association
New Republic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Philco
Noel Olin
Saratoga Raceway
Harold Haswell
Universal
New York
Olin
Sister Maris Stella
St. Francis de Sales Academy
New York City
United Nations
Statue of Liberty
Empire State Building
Fidelis
Marita Peters
Pittsburgh
Edward Flanagan
Boys Town
Little Men
Omaha, Neb
Tehran
Iran
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Josef Stalin
Upperville
Boston
Playboy Press
F. Lee Bailey
Alice Cooper
Rex Reed
Howard Cosell
Christian Science Publishing Society
Mammoth Mart
Self Service Discount Department Stores
Christm
Eastern Photographic Laboratories
North Adams Greenfield Bennington Curran
Brattleboro
Putney Rd
E.g. Mahar & Son, Inc
Jimmy Carter
Lawrence F. O'Brien
Ocarter
Jack Watson
Frank Moore
Clover Crafts
Ness
Chittenden
Chanukah
Club
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