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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1970
Page
8
The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles adopts a new staggered twice yearly inspection system for licensed vehicles starting January 1. Cars are assigned two of six periods based on license plate ending numbers, with special rules for trucks trailers buses and state vehicles.
The Plain Dirt Gardeners held a meeting and Christmas party at Mrs. James Wallace’s home. Refreshments were organized by Mrs. John Mook and others. They auctioned Christmas tree ornaments, raising 50 dollars for the Senior Citizens Center, with memo pads as gifts from Kendall Rich.
Grange in Bennington hosted the Beech Street Firehouse gathering with home economics secretaries and lecturers from subordinate Granges attending state officer meetings. Readings honored Ray Wilbur, and the program included Christmas in Many Lands, gift exchange, and song. The next meeting is Jan 12 at Mt Equinox House Manchester with unfilled offices voted on.
In Vermont Gov. Deane C. Davis seeks to appoint Rep. Luther Hackett to the Social Welfare Board, potentially creating a 4-1 GOP majority. An incumbent Republican may resign as 85-year-old Lulu Potter nears a decision on leaving the Forest and Parks Board. Detroit court pauses wage garnishment and eviction actions for the Christmas season through early January.
The notes outline weekly senior center events with rooms open 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday rug hooking, a pause in puppet makers until after year’s start, Wednesday bowling at Bennington Lanes, a social afternoon Thursday for all seniors, and a Friday 8 p.m. card party with prizes and refreshments. Last week’s winners were Edward Houran and Isabelle LaBarge.
Moose notes announce December activities with dining and entertainment. December 11 kitchen open 6 to 9 pm serving steaks and seafood with lounge entertainment. December 12 roast beef supper 7 to 8 30 pm followed by dancing with Key Notes. A children’s Christmas Party is Sunday December 13 at 1 30 pm. members must sign up children 12 and under by Friday night.
VISTA worker William Hunter warned at a Human Resources Council meeting that the housing shortage could spill from ghettos into middle-class areas. He cited rising rents, aging structures, and reliance on mobile homes in Bennington, with 180 trailers in town and 400 statewide. He praised a HUD Boston conference but urged community commitment to solve the problem.
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