This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1971
Page
3
Dr. Walter LaGrange, president of United Counseling Service of Bennington County, appeals for donations in the Christmas spirit as the annual UCS fund drive nears its $20,000 goal. By year end the drive has reached 15763, with a deadline looming for 1971 tax deductions.
Thelma Holland 54 wife of Earle Holland of Tunnel Street Readsboro died Tuesday afternoon at North Adams Regional Hospital after admission earlier that day. She was a lifelong Readsboro resident, member of First Baptist Church. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs Allen Eldred of Jacksonville, sons Earle Elwin and Eric of Readsboro, eight grandchildren, siblings and nieces. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. at Readsboro Baptist Church with Rev Addie Davis. burial in Village Cemetery in spring. Calling hours tonight 7–9 at San Soucie Funeral Home North Adams. Donations Suggested to Readsboro Baptist Church Parish Fund.
Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie 1861 hosted a Saturday Christmas party at the Eagles rooms for about 50 children. Refreshments included cake cookies ice cream and soda. Santa Jolly Charles Knapp gave each child candy and money. Ernie Caron provided music. Alfred Rice lent movies. Helpers were Geneva Longtin Mildred Houran Alice Gunnason Jeanne Jennett and Mary Davis of the Eagles Auxiliary.
Mr and Mrs Francis Mathers of 227 Dewey Street donate their Christmas card funds to the Bennington Rescue Squad. The couple believes the gift will bring joy to the squad and its beneficiaries this holiday season.
Elementary school children are invited to trim the big living room tree at the Gov McCullough Mansion in North Bennington at 2 p.m. on Sunday December 19. The event includes carol singing and refreshments by the Bennington Junior Women. A snow sculpture contest and exhibition is planned for January 2 pending cooperation from Jack Frost and the Weather Bureau.
Mrs Elnora Havey of Springfield announced the first organizational meeting of Foster Parents of Vermont in Montpelier at Bethany Church on Friday December 17 at 7 p m. Havey was elected temporary chairwoman of a Brattleboro group formed by the Coalition on Human Services. The plan includes a forum to discuss mutual concerns.
J C Garand 83 inventor of the M1 rifle is discharged from Wesson Memorial Hospital in Springfield Mass after a 10 day stay. He was admitted Dec 3 for fatigue and is now recovering at home with Mrs Garand noting he will turn 84 Jan 1. A $100000 payment bill was re introduced by Rep Boland and there is ongoing legislative attention to Garand’s compensation.
Kennebec River Pulp and Paper Company of Madison arraigned in Portland federal court on charges of discharging inadequately treated waste into the Kennebec River. Company pleaded no contest and was continued for sentencing after EPA evidence showed discharges harming aquatic life.
Dalton Massachusetts hosts a Western Style Square Dance Club event for singles 18 and over next Sunday December 19. Guests from Hartford Connecticut and Albany New York join local clubs as instructors. The Grange Hall on Main Street Dalton hosts 8 to 10 pm with free refreshments. organizers are David and Belle Mahar Adams and James and Virginia Townsend with Jim and instructors. Contact numbers Dalton 684 3639 Adams 743 5452.
Vermont Air National Guard at Burlington International Airport plans a recruitment push targeting prior service personnel. Maj. Clement F. Dubie said waiting lists have fallen, but current strength sits near normal. the 1972 effort titled Try One Back in Blue for '72 offers a one year trial enlistment for prior servicemen to update skills and enjoy ANG benefits.
In a meeting of top doctors and educators reported by Komsomolskaya Pravda, 20 to 25 percent of students repeat a grade due to ill health as high pressure English and math schools contribute to rising ailments. Dr Grumbach notes poor posture poor eyesight and absenteeism in Leningrad English schools.
Middlebury selectmen, following the police chief’s guidance, authorize the town dog warden to buy a $300 tranquilizer gun to capture loose dogs after other methods fail. The move aims to curb the problem of unleashed dogs in the community.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.