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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1969
Page
7
A surprise party Friday night honored Mr. and Mrs. Norman Turgeon for their 25th anniversary. Organized by their son Leon and daughter-in-law, the event at Beech Street Firehouse included a white carnations corsage for Mrs. Turgeon and noted the couple’s Nov. 18 wedding date.
UPI reports joint talks begin today on evacuating British bases in Libya. Libyan government announced negotiations. In Toronto wedding details, Turgeon reception included a money tree and silver pieces.
NORFOLK VA EN3 Gordon Richard Paligo, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Paligo of Middle Pownal Road, was chosen Sailor of the Quarter aboard USS Lorain County LST 1177. Commendation letter notes his maintenance work, devotion to duty, and valuable role in the Engineering Department since reporting aboard March 28, 1968. Paligo, a 1967 Mt Anthony Union High School graduate, enlisted August 1967 under the 120 day delayed program and trained at Great Lakes Naval Training Station.
Montpelier based Rochester High student M Stephen Sherman won first prize in the 1968 69 Edmunds Essay Contest funded by a bequest from Sen George Edmunds. Douglas Westin Proctor High School took second and Thomas C Tucker Rutland Senior High School third. Cash awards of 100 75 and 50 were mailed with medals for first prize.
Homemakers Notes offers shopping tips from Marion S Harris AVM Extension Agent focusing on Christmas ahead and price pressures. It urges tracking on the spot meat bargains, favoring bone in cuts for servings, and considers price per pound versus total servings. Contains practical advice for planning meals to cut costs.
Three Vermont district winners chosen earlier by judges Professors Toborg and Truchan and officials McCafferty and others for statewide honors. Advice on shopping lists blends with price tips and brand guidance, urging varied, cost-conscious choices and careful label reading.
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