Stamp lore from 1869 design to 1964 catalogs
Collectors Corner reviews philatelic history from 1869 revised designs after the Trent Affair to Burgoyne and Saratoga stamps. It notes Elmer E. Wene seeking a 1939 World Poultry Congress stamp, scanning old envelopes, Klondike card stamps, and a 1964 Minkus catalog region sale. It also warns against post-1942 U.S. stamps and favors foreign issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Burgoyne
England
Saratoga
Elmer E. Wene
Congress
New Jersey
Milton K. Ozaki
Littleton
Colo
Union Board Considers Auditorium Size at Mt Anthony High
Mt Anthony Union School Board weighs auditorium capacity for a new high school. A 750 seat minimum is urged by Ruepert J. Spencer of the state Department of Education, who says the facility should serve community and educational functions. Meeting at Bennington Elementary School starts 7 30 p m with public welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Anthony Union School
Bennington Elementary School
Ruepert J. Spencer
Division of Administration
State Department of Education
Spencer
Bennington
Union Board
State Education Board
State Board
Supt Heath Warns Students Of Dropouts in Space Age
Superintendent Allan J. Heath addressed Benhi civics students in George Sleeman’s 9th grade class warning that education must grow to match space age population and technological explosions. He cited rising enrollment in the Bennington Graded School district and a need for more teachers and classroom space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Heath
Allan J. Heath
Benhi Civics
George Sleeman
Bennington Graded
FHA Receives Sears Grant For Leadership Training
The Sears Roebuck Foundation awarded a grant to Bennington High School’s Future Homemakers of America to cover delegates’ share of the Leadership Training Institute in Charlemont Massachusetts on November 1 2 under advisor Mrs Barbara Houle. The grant supports pupil led projects and requires local participation. The article also notes concerns over district restructuring and student dropouts, urging a union school and additional staff for enhanced programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benhi
Future Homemakers of America
FHA
Sears- Roebuck Foundation
Leadership Training Institute
Charlemont
Mass
Barbara Houle
Sears-Roebuck
Vermont
Home Economics
Bennington Board Criticizes Headmasters’ Association Dues
The Bennington Graded School District protests a sharp dues hike by the Vermont Headmasters’ Association after a vote to hire a full time executive secretary. Bennington High would pay 200 dollars in 1964, up from about 40, with the district choosing to fund the increase to keep Bennington active in statewide events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Vermont Headmasters’ Association
Bennington High School
Benhi
Paul Kirsch
Kirsch
Barre
Bendi
Franklin Riley
Ivor S. Pelsue
Vermont
Allan J. Heath
Northern Vermont power costs blamed for rate inequities
Three Republican senators from Essex and Orleans counties told the Public Service Board that Citizens Utilities should not see a 16 percent rate hike, arguing northern Vermont pays more than other regions for St. Lawrence power via Highgate and Newport transmission. They urged VELCO dispatch of power to Newport to reduce rates and end perceived discrimination against Citizens Utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Northeast Kingdom
Public Service Board
Citizens Utilities Co
Vermont
John H. Boylan
Essex County
Pearl Keeler
Sam Lawson
Orleans County
PSB
Citizens
New York
Highgate
Vermont Electric Co
VELCO
St. Lawrence
Boylan
Citizens Utilities
Parker 45 Convertible Anticipated at Five Dollars
The ad touts the Ideal proof cartridge or bottle fill option with seven solid 14K gold points. The Parker 45 convertible is offered at a price of five dollars.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Collectors Corner
Alfred E. Arnold
Klondike
San Francisco
Stamp Club
Mekeel
Johnson
Post Office Department
John F. Kennedy
Gronouski
Kennedy
A. Oe
R. G. Provost Co
P. O
Schenectady
N.Y
Shaftsbury
North Bennington
Union School
National Forest
Manchester
Green Mountain National Forest
Sidney B. Davis
U.S. Forest Service
Manchester Center
UPI
Switzerland
Woolworths
Aan
Brug
Enn
Woolworth’s
Saucer
Main ST
DIAL
Main St. Bennington, Re
U.S. Choice
Beef Salem
CHUCK
Salem's
Hamburg
WII
DAISY
Schuler
Giesha
SWIFT
Turkey
Dinty Moore
Eda
Ccott’s
Kidd
Parker
Evans News Office Equipment, Inc
Bennington, YT
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