Manchester residents back townlift plan in snow meeting
Manchester Rotary and Planning Commission gathered 60 residents to discuss operation townlift. A steering committee will create a questionnaire to gauge needs and potential beautification along Routes 11 and 30. Public hearing planned after questionnaires. some residents opposed spending on new projects. The grant of 4000 dollars was assured for the initiative.
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Manchester
North Shire
Henry Halevi
Halevi
Rotary
East Dorset
Manchester Village
Planning Commission
Eugene Lattuga
Henry R. Lambert
University of Illinois
Lambert
Bennington PTG Meeting Canceled By Weather
Weather forces the cancellation of the North Bennington PTG meeting set for 7:30 PM with a mid January reschedule. Gregory Burke of the BCRC notes the broader historic preservation proposal funded through the Agency of Development and Community Affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bennington
Agency of Development and Community Affairs
Gregory Burke
Bennington County Regional Commission
BCRC
Burke
Economic Development Administration
Thomson Taiwan trip becomes ethics issue in New Hampshire
UPI reports Gov. Meldrim Thomson of New Hampshire faces criticism from Sen. Thomas McIntyre over his 10 day Taiwan visit funded by the Republic of China. McIntyre says the trip could be illegal for a federal official and could hurt Thomson if he seeks federal office. The article notes Thomson’s support for Taiwan and past flag display at the State House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Thomson
Laconia, N.H
UPI
Meldrim Thomson
Taiwan
Republic of China
Thomas McIntyre
D-N.h
McIntyre
U.S. Senate
U.S
Trailer replaces exploded home in Vermont town
Spencer and his wife will live in a mobile trailer at the site until their new house is built next spring after the Oct. 30 explosion. Mrs. Spencer is undergoing treatment for a leg wound from the blast. Spencer blamed a sink contact with a damaged hose allowing 70 gallons of gas to seep into the crawlspace. fire Chief Haddad says evidence points to a leaky gasoline line and no arson report is anticipated. Arlington RSVP group’s 7:30 gathering at the Community House will be rescheduled soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodford
Glenn Spencer
Spencer
Hutchinson
Bennington
Essex Junction
Vermont Medical Center Hospital
Burlington
Edward A. Haddad Jr
Haddad
Lifeline beepers aid elderly in emergencies in Boston
A Boston University psychologist unveiled Lifeline, a telephone attached monitor for the elderly and disabled. The system uses a two button device and a 24 hour central monitoring station to summon help for diabetic comas, falls, or other crises, with portable beepers for remote alerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
UPI
Boston University
Andrew S. Dibner
Dibner
Dorset Christmas Bazaar at Dorset Elementary School event
The third annual Dorset Christmas Bazaar will be held at Dorset Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday December 10. Featured are home baked goods breads preserves and Christmas gifts with special displays by Anglophile Antiques J K Adams and Northshire Bookstore. Consignments on Friday December 9 from 1 to 9 p.m. at Dorset School. Boxes for donations or consignments contact Adele Eichel bazaar chairman at 362-2451. Raffle prizes include a Christmas turkey from Eastmans a Tee's n Clothes gift certificate a J K Adams wine rack and a $25 P&C gift certificate. Children can enjoy a Corner and a table of gifts. Lunch and refreshments will be served.
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Dorset
Anglophile Antiques
J.K. Adams
Northshire
Adele Eichel
Bazaar
Eastman’s
P&c
Bromley JISP Seeks Instructors for Winter Program
Bromley JISP needs more instructors as the Junior Instructional Ski Program runs four afternoons a week for 10 weeks beginning Jan 3 1978. Instructors receive benefits such as free ski days at Bromley and Stratton free lift tickets and free lessons. Contact Tom Ineson RD Manchester Center 05255 rel 362-2575. Pre season clinics are Dec 4 11 and 18 at 2:30 at Bromley with attendance required for two clinics.
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Peru
Bromley
JISP
Stratton
Tom Ineson
Manchester Center
Mortar and pestle collection a landmark in Franklin NH
The Griffin Drug Co displays nearly 200 mortars and pestles from eras past in Franklin New Hampshire. Notable pieces include a two-foot stone trough from Goldwater and a tiny brass vial cap mortar from Thailand. The collection draws tourists, was touched by Carter and Goldwater campaigns, and features Wedgewood china mortars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
N.H
UPI
Griffin Drug Co
Carter
Barry Goldwater
New Hampshire
Thailand
Herbert A. Griffin
Rodney
Italy
North
Africa
Gift suggestions for Aunt Mathilda Uncle Fred and Willie
On the Tuesdays before Christmas, suggest gifts for Aunt Mathilda Uncle Fred and Little Willie. Joan Kimball is a former librarian and teacher with degrees in English and Library Science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunt Mathilda
Uncle Fred
Little Willie
Joan Kimball
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Gus” Ayers
Richard Nichols
Vermont Highway Department
South Cambridge
Margaret Aiken
Burton Welling
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Hanover
Pleasant Valley Grange
Arlington
Arlington Community House
T.V
Rte
Henry M. Tuttle CO. Inc
Depot
St. Bennington
Rubino
West Main St
Cambridge, N.Y
D’vera Cohn
Lifeline
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Susan
Pawlet
Pawlet Village
N.H. Pharmacy
Wedgewood China
England
Josiah Wedgewood
Gerald Woodwin
Goodwin
Goldwater
Arizona
U.S. Veterans Administration
S. Bent Bros
Dustanes. Furniture Inc
Vermont
Elm Street
Bennington ‘Bookshop
Kit Foster
Paul Bocuse
France
Random House
Moses
Michelangelo
Madkour
Main ST
Monthru
Thurs
Sat
R&l Sound System
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SAL
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