Surprise card shower planned for Rev. Stanley Cummings
Just Pokin Around notes a surprise card shower for the Rev. Stanley Cummings to celebrate his 80th birthday on December 23. Envelopes will bear Dec. 23 on the corner to allow messages before the date. Cummings, former pastor of Second Congregational Church in Bennington, has ties to the Vermont Bank & Trust Co. site.
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Stanley Cummings
Old Deerfield
Mass
Mr. Cummings
Second Congregational Church
Bennington
Vermont Bank & Trust Co. Bank
Cummings
Bank
Bacon Costs and Cooking Tips for Homemakers
Homemakers notes discuss bacon as an expensive meat due to waste and uneven fat content. The article highlights the challenge of selecting good bacon, mentions fat reuse in the past, and notes differences in hog fattening across countries. It suggests potential grading and clearer labeling to help consumers and ends with a recipe for a turkey mushroom casserole using bacon fat and crackers.
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U.S
Denmark
England
Canada
Sheriffs Meet Bennington County Deputies at Regular Session
The Bennington County Sheriff's Department held its regular meeting this week with about 104 deputies present. Membership I D cards were issued and plans for coming events were made. Coffee and doughnuts were served by Sheriff John Maloney. The next meeting will be Feb. 5.
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Bennington County
School Lunch Menu Week at Mount Anthony and Bennington
Reads like a weekly school lunch schedule for North Bennington and Mt. Anthony and Bennington Elementary. Lists daily meals with entrees sides beverages and desserts including hamburger fried items roast beef goulash spaghetti and fish sticks across multiple days and schools.
Weekly School Lunch Menu Summary
A dated lunch menu outlines weekly meals for students with daily offerings. Monday features American chop suey and Western steaks. Tuesday offers hot ham, pork over rice, and fruit. Wednesday includes Spanish rice and bologna or grinders. Thursday serves hamburger and sloppy joes. Friday provides vegetable soup and augratin potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Y Needs Toys For Children Christmas Drive
The YMCA collects usable toys for distribution to needy families at Christmas. Needed items include dolls, games, trucks, skis, and sleds. Drop at the Y by December 16 for a December 20 distribution at the Baptist Church. Volunteers are urged to help with checking, washing, sewing, painting, and erasing under Robert Gerity.
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YMCA
Community Welfare Committee
Baptist Church
Robert Gerity
Plain But Fancy Gallicizing Breakfast With Real Croissants
An ode to French breakfasts and croissants. The author recalls the buttered goodness of croissants in Paris and Normandy hotels, and shares a home recipe for quick croissants including yeast, milk, flour, and butter steps with chilling and freezing tips.
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France
Normandy
Boulangerie
Gourmet
Christmas Tea at St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Young adults from St. Peter's Episcopal Church plan a Christmas Tea on Friday December 12 from 3 to 5 pm at the church. Mrs Donald Jolivette leads the tea with attendants Lucinda Stout Christine Harrington Barbara Smith Dale Gerity Louise Frantz Susan Ransom Elvy Leake Cathy Allen Colleen Burgess Barbara Pratt Catherine Ranzona. Mrs John Williams II oversees a children’s party for attendees’ kids through second grade with babysitting. Other organizers include Peter Metcalfe Wynn Metcalfe Kevin Murphy Judy Johnson Pamela Geannelis. Tickets available from Mrs John Duval.
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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Donald Jolivette
Lucinda Stout
Christine Harrington
Barbara Smith
Dale Gerity
Louise Frantz
San Ransom
Elvy Leake
Cathy Allen
Colleen Burgess
Barbara Pratt
Catherine Ranzona
Peter Metcalfe
Wynn Metcalfe
Kevin Murphy
Judy Johnson
Pamela Geannelis
John Duval
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Norman Rockwell
Old Corner House
Stockbridge, Mass
Rockwell
Stockbridge
United States
New Kid’s
Potter’s Yard
Gerard M. Brennan
U.S. Air Force Catholic
Bennington Catholic High School
Tuy Hoa
Vietnam
Father Brennan
U.S. Army
Air Force
New England
Suffolk Downs
Boston
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Allen Haskell
New Bedford
Institute of Contemporary Art
Carlton B. Lees
Hamilton
Santa
North Pole
Bernington
Pepperidge Farm
Underwood
Mammoth Mart
Homemakers
Marion
Harris
Turkey
Sheriffs
Mt. Anthony and Bennington Elementary
North Bennington
Manchester
Arlington
Dorset
Reas Co
Shultz
American Gem Society
Main Street
Jewelers
John Williams II
Monument Avenues
Chil
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