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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1971

Page

3

New incurable VD reported in Vietnam

The Vermont Freeman cites Don Luce of East Calais alleging a new incurable venereal disease has emerged among U S soldiers in Vietnam. He claims the virus spreads mainly from American troops, with Vietnamese prostitutes receiving limited care, aiding political agendas and prompting possible investigations by a U S senator.

Vietnam Vermont Freeman Freeman Don Luce East Calais Luce International Volunteer Service Thieu U.S Philippines U.S. Public Health United States

Vermont bear hunting tops season with 311 kills

Vermont hunters took 311 black bears in the just‑closed season, 11 more than the 10‑year average of 300. Early snows aided tracking on back‑country ridges with mast crops, and over 250 bears were taken by deer hunters. The largest bear weighed 470 pounds before dressing, with 413 pounds after.

Montpelier Vermont Ment Newport Marshall Bowman Newport Center Charles Willey Caulkins Lyndonville

St Joseph invites all to Christmas assembly

St. Joseph College hosts a Christmas assembly tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the college auditorium. Readings from the Bible will be followed by a chorus, with music, solos, and a homily by Rev. John Geer. Parents and friends are invited.

St. Joseph College Muriel Bohne Pam Csizmesia Wallingford Dennis Desnoyers Mattapoisett Mass John Whalen Bronx N.Y Wayne Goodwin Theresa Bacon East Thetford Anne Candon Pittsford Jane Delaney South Burlington Louise Hayes Middlebury Darlene Jacobs Bennington Joanne Shevlin Jackson Heights Kathy Vance Randa Hilliard Theda Sausville John Geer East Arlington

AARP Vermont Chapter 269 Hold Christmas Meeting

AARP Chapter 269 met Thursday at Colgate Hall Baptist Church for its monthly gathering and annual Christmas party. Acting president Mrs Elizabeth Groenewegen welcomed members and guests and announced president Albert Ray, wintering in Florida, sent best wishes for happy holidays. It was unanimous with.

Southern Vermont American Association of Retired Persons AARP Colgate Hall Baptist Church Elizabeth Groenewegen Albert Ray Florida

Christmas concert and art exhibit at Catamount School gym

Catamount and Brookside Elementary present a Christmas concert and art exhibit tonight from 7 to 8 30 pm in the Catamount School gym. Conducted by JoAnn Codogni Cheryl King Gail Robinson and Werner Keeton with art by Dale MacDonald. Honorary life memberships to May Fahs Carrie Williams Bessie Baker and Margaret Knapp.

Catamount-Brookside Catamount School JoAnn Codogni Cheryl King Gail Robinson Werner Keeton Dale MacDonald AARP May Fahs Carrie Williams Bessie Baker Margaret Knapp Juna Fuller Ethel Vance Hilda Orr Weeks

Extended Vermont trout season yields mixed results

In October the Vermont Fish and Game Department extended the stream trout season by 15 days on a Black River stretch to study a fall spawning run of Lake Memphremagog browns. Only modest angler success occurred as abnormally low water hampered migration. 144 anglers logged 567 hours, harvesting 30 rainbow trout, 5 brown trout, and one brook trout, all males, with a rumored 9 pound brown on the final day.

Montpelier Black River Orleans County Vermont Fish & Game Department South Bay Irasburg Dam High Falls Low Falls Coventry Lake Memphremagog Vermont District 5 Angelo Incerpi

Altar Rosary Society Christmas Meeting at St. Francis de Sales

At the Nov 30 supper meeting the Altar Rosary Society heard guest speaker George A Sleeman assistant school superintendent discuss current and future problems and changes. A Christmas white elephant sale followed the meal and members were urged to visit or send cards to hospitalized members Mrs W P Hogan Mrs Mary Sleeman Mrs Catherine C Behan Mrs Pat Raymond and Miss Marguerite Frappier.

Altar Rosary Society St. Francis de Sales Church George A. Sleeman W.P. Hogan Mary Sleeman Catherine C. Behan Pat Raymond Marguerite Frappier

Registration reminders urge early 1972 plates in Vermont

Motor Vehicle Commissioner J E Malloy urges timely 1972 auto registration applications to avoid delays with a Dec 30 deadline for low numbered and special plates. Only 3050 had been received by Dec 10. In Pittsford the Vermont Labor Council AFL CIO led by Ralph Williams hosted its Christmas party for Caverly Child Health Center children with gifts from labor groups and a donation to Caverly.

Montpelier J.E. Malloy Pittsford Vermont Labor Council Afl-Cio Ralph Williams Rutland Caverly Child Health Center Santa Claus The Labor Council Vermont Williams Theresa Bashaw Caverly

Vermonters invited to electric energy conference sessions

Vermont participants may join the Sierra Club Conference on electrical energy at Johnson State College for 10 dollars per day or 20 dollars total plus meals. An informal Thursday evening gathering precedes the official sessions on January 14 and 15. Speakers include Charles F. Luce, Howard Allen, Aubrey J. Wagner, Stewart Udall, Henry Jacoby, Ronald Doctor, David Rose, and David Brower.

Burlington Charles Ross Public Resources Inc Vermont Johnson State College Charles F. Luce Consolidated Edison of New York Howard Allen Southern California Edison Aubrey J. Wagner Tennessee Valley Authority TVA Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall Henry Jacoby Harvard University Ronald

Bennington District Court actions heard by Judge Morrissey

District Court in Bennington Monday handled cases including Homer Fisher facing breach of peace for alleged assault on two officers with bail set at 500 and a curfew. Ronald Maroney pleaded guilty to public intoxication and received a five dollar fine or one day in jail. Kenneth Smith and John Hunter pleaded not guilty to intoxicated driving charges and were released on bail or own recognizance. Richard Barlow pleaded guilty to making a false hunting license statement with a ten dollar fine. Laura Chapman pleaded not guilty to careless driving after an Old Bennington accident and was released on own recognizance. David Holton and Wallace Colvin received six month suspended sentences for stealing beer, placed on probation. Leroy Williams pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated and road violations with bail set. Asa Thomas changed to guilty on driving while license suspended, fined 300 with additional 35, plus a 90 day suspended sentence and prohibition on vehicle ownership.

Homer Fisher Bennington Thomas J. Marcotte John F. Behan Morrissey Fisher Ronald J. Maroney Maroney Kenneth R. Smith Manchester Center Manchester John R. Hunter Durham N.C Laura J. Chapman Bennington College Old Bennington Leroy W. Williams Peru Route Asa E. Thomas East Arlington Thomas Rutland

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