Obituary for Fred G. Cook Ely 84 aged farmer dies
Fred G. Cook, 84, a retired farmer and father of Mrs. Leroy Watson of North Bennington, died early Sunday at his home in Ely. He also leaves son Carl Cook of Ely, six grandchildren, a great grandson and a great granddaughter. His wife died in 1958. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Godfrey Funeral Home in Ely.
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Ely
Fred G. Cook
Leroy
Alice) Watson
North Bennington
Bennington
Watsons
Carl Cook
Godfrey
Days Numbered as Escapee Nabbed by Shoe Number Clue
San Francisco UPI Cecil Fred Pillow, who escaped from San Quentin prison farm last Friday, was arrested Tuesday after police inspector Ken Murphy, a former prison guard, spotted a shoe with a number stamped on it.
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San Francisco
UPI
Cecil Fred Pillow
Pillow
San Quentin
Ken Murphy
Federal programs explained at Bennington meeting
A speaker described as a walking encyclopedia on federal municipal assistance will address local officials tonight. James Wood of Montpelier will discuss programs at 7:30 at the Bennington County courthouse, joined by federal engineer John Kennedy to answer questions on water expansion and flood control along Roaring Branch River. Local water commissioners, trustees, and selectmen from Bennington and nearby Shaftsbury and Pownal are invited.
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Bennington Extension and Agricultural and Stabilization Service Offices
James Wood
Montpelier
John
Kennedy
Bennington
Shaftsbury
Pownal
Roaring Branch
Bennington County
Christmas Spirit Shines in Second Congregational Choir
A Sunday evening concert at Second Congregational Church features about 50 vocalists under Mrs. van der Linde and Mr. van der Linde. The program includes Buxtehude and a Polish carol, with a solo Franck organ piece. the Junior Choir also impresses with Away in a Manger. The review lauds community spirit and the enriching effect of choral music during Christmas.
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Second Congregational Church
Dietrich Buxtehude
John Miller
van der Linde
Cesar Franck
De-Mothball Hicks School Considered to Relieve Crowding
Rural board weighs using the Hicks School to alleviate Molly Stark overflow. Leon E. Wagner says he discussed terms with the private owner for a $160 monthly rent and $500 remodeling estimate. Risks include possible sale or January 1 start. The building’s location near Hicks Avenue and North Bennington Road suits schooling needs.
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Hicks
Bennington
Molly Stark
Leon E. Wagner
Wagner
Hicks Avenue
North Bennington Road
Stewart E. Allen
William F.D. Smith
Beech Street
Beech Street School
Savings Groups To Give Student Loans
Washington reports federal savings and loan associations may lend up to 3 billion dollars for college costs under a new Home Bank Board regulation. Institutions decide loan amounts with borrowers certifying use for education. loans may be secured or unsecured and rates are low. The regulation marks a shift from home loans to student financing, expanding access for college enrollment.
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Washington
UPI
Federal Savings and Loan Associations
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Joseph P. McMurray
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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Peter Jipp
Dawn Carrier
Elizabeth Webster
Buckler
Avisco
Drysdale’s
Armory
Mdass
Bond
Dant Distillery CO
Louisville and Dant, Kentuck
Music Review
By Lisa Tate
Stratton Mountain
Rural Board
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Bennington High School
Bennington Graded School
Memorial High School
Arlington
Allen
Jay Wulfson
Vermont Railway
Willow Road
Depository Service
Vermont National
Vermont National Today
Vermont and
Vermont
Federal Deposit Insula
National GS Bank
Windham
Windsor Counties
Oration and
Federal Reserve System
ALL New
Columbia
Garrard
CBS
Noveck - Shultz, Inc
DIAL
Bennington, VT
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