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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1974

Page

3

Stafford seeks funds from big city transit

Vermont is disqualified from major section funding under the National Urban Mass Transportation Act despite a nearly 4 billion program. Senator Robert Stafford plans to urge the Ford administration to revise the rules or push legislation next session to include Vermont, arguing the measure was intended for all states.

Washington Ford Vermont Wyoming Stafford Vic Maerki Congress

Obituary for O W Leibiger Ph D 77 in Hoosick Falls

Funeral services for O W Leibiger Ph D 77 who died Saturday at Hoosick Health Center will be held at 8 p.m Tuesday at Robson Decker Funeral Home Hoosick Falls. He conducted Leibiger Research Laboratories for 25 years and was a WWI French army veteran with Alsatian heritage. He was a life member of the Academy of Science and a fellow of the Institute of Chemists. The obituary notes his widow Irma Scott and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours tonight 7–9 and Tuesday 3–5 p.m. Burial at St Patrick's Cemetery Cambridge notes.

O.W. Leibiger Hoosick, N.Y Robson- Decker Main St Hoosick Falls Howard McGraw Co.s.a Church of the Immaculate Conception Joel B. Miller St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Leibiger Clifton N.J Leibiger Research Laboratories Inc Classic Street Petersburg N.Y Adolph and Marie (Caspard) Leibiger Irma Scott St. Patrick’s Church Cambridge Grace Bebon Frederick Bebon Mary McClellan Hospital Smith Funeral Home South Park St

Bennel offers Yale programs at Bennington Elementary

Students at Bennington Elementary under music instructor Mrs Lucy Drickamer present Christmas programs on December 17 at 7 p m for grades 1 2 and 3 and December 19 at 7 p m for grades 4 5 and 6 Parents and friends are invited to view the show Sharing the Holiday Happiness Students must report to their classrooms by 6 30 p m and must be accompanied by an adult.

Bennington Elementary School Lucy Drickamer

Lifesaving courses offered at Community Recreation Center

A junior lifesaving course for ages 11+ and a senior course for 15+ will run Mondays 4:30 to 6:30 from Jan 13 to March 10. All participants must pass a swimming test. Register at the Recreation Center or call Pat Schaffer at 442-5446 for details.

Pat Schaffer

Cambridge couple wed at Embury Church in Cambridge NY

Lori Ann Mahaffy and Harry James Hunt married at 2 p m December 7 at Embury Methodist Church Cambridge by Rev Carter Adriance. Bride worn white organza gown with lace cape. bouquet of white and red roses. Reception at Cambridge American Legion Hall. They reside in Schuylerville.

Cambridge N.Y Lori Ann Mahaffy Wilson R. Smith Harry James Hunt Grace Hunt Center Cambridge Harry J. Hunt Jr Embury Methodist Church Carter Adriance Harry Hommel Cambridge American Legion Hall Schuylerville Erlanger Pyramid Mall Saratoga Cambridge Central School Berkeley School White Plains Fort Miller Co Greenwich

Christmas tree fire hazards warn Vermonters

Labor and Industry fire prevention warns about Christmas tree hazards under Vermont Fire Prevention Code. Trees not flame retardant are highly flammable. spray guidance and coating methods are advised. Molly Stark elementary presents A Festival of Stars on December 17 at 7 p.m. under special lighting. Lucille Croscup directs the concert focusing on Chanukah and Christmas lights and stars.

Montpelier State Department of Labor and Industry Vermont Molly Stark Elementary Lucille Croscup

Elizabeth Brophy weds Dennis Sulham in Hoosick Falls ceremony

Elizabeth Anne Brophy daughter of Eva Brophy and the late Frank Brophy married Dennis Raymond Sulham son of Raymond and Germaine Sulham at the First United Church Hoosick Falls at 5 p.m. December 14. Rev Myron Hertel officiated. The bride wore a satin gown with illusion veils and seed pearl accents. maid of honor was Margaret Young. After a candlelight service and reception at St Stanislaus Hall they plan to reside at 47 River Street Hoosick Falls following a Florida honeymoon trip. The bride is a nurse at Putnam Memorial Hospital. the groom is a GE employee in Waterford.

Hoosick Falls N.Y First United Church Elizabeth Anne Brophy Eva Brophy Oak Street Frank Brophy Dennis Raymond Sulham Raymond and Germaine Sulham South Main St Mechanicville Myron Hertel Catherine Kyer Thomas Brophy White Plains Margaret Young David Connor Jayne Butkas Sandra Woods Central Bridge Jennifer Kyer Kenneth Johnson Robert Worboys Cambridge St. Stanislaus Hall Florida River St Hoosick Falls Central School Putnam Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Putnam Memorial General Electric Waterford

Bloodmobile visit urged Sagittarians aid the Red Cross

The Red Cross Blood Program invites Sagittarians and all residents to donate a pint at the Bloodmobile on Wednesday December 18 from 11 30 a m to 5 p m at First Baptist Church Colgate Hall 601 Main St Putnam Memorial Hospital doctors explain blood components and their use for chronic anemia hemophilia and leukemia Volunteers and nurses will staff the event with several physicians and Mt Anthony High School health careers students assisting as donor room aides in a community effort to provide life saving blood during the holidays

First Baptist Church Colgate Hall Main St Red Cross Barth Vander Els Curtis M. Flory Putnam Memorial Hospital Putnam Bennington Albany Medical Center George Jenkins Edwin White Waldo Holden Mary Hutton Clement Gilchrist Gray J. Duncan Campbell Joel Whittemore Robert Gibbs Mt. Anthony High School Health Valerie Prentiss Debbie Minckler Michelle Andrews Kay Harrison Lucy Berard Katherine King Willene Riley

Pamela Jean Gulo to wed Edward A. Cross

Mr and Mrs Eugene J Gulo of Millers Falls announce the engagement of their daughter Pamela Jean to Edward A Cross of Bennington Pamela is an employee of Hallmark Color Labs and a Turners Falls High School graduate who attended UMass He is an employee of Grove Union and a Mt Anthony Union High School and St Joseph College Bennington graduate An April wedding is planned.

Millers Falls Mass Eugene J. Gulo South Prospect St Pamela Jean Edward A. Cross Bennington Miss Gulo Hallmark Color Labs Turners Falls High School University of Massachusetts Grove Union Mt. Anthony Union High School St. Joseph College

Burgess-Goetz Engagement Announced in Gilford New Hampshire

Carol Marie Burgess, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Burgess of Gilford, announces her engagement to Stephen Henry Goetz of Mattapoisett, Mass. Carol Marie is a Bates College senior and 1971 Laconia High School graduate. Stephen is a 1974 Bates College graduate and a Massachusetts teacher. An August wedding is planned.

Gilford N.H William E. Burgess Bedford Ave Carol Marie Stephen Henry Goetz William H. Goetz Mattapoisett Mass Milton Burgess Bennington Isabelle Burgess Harold Burgess Bates College

Bennington Briefs Show Community Holiday Events Advices

Vermont State Police Auxiliary plans a Wednesday meeting December 18 at 7 30 p m in Shaftsbury barracks conference room bring shoes funds. Cub Scout Pack 345 meets Tuesday 7 p m at First Vermont Bank. Free swimming at Community Recreation Center December 16 18 3 30 to 4 30 p m and December 17 19 3 30 to 5 30 p m plus a pre Christmas water carnival. Holiday dress and alterations ad by Fran 731 Main St. Gail's Beauty Boutique invites holiday appointments Open Tue Sat Walk ins. First Vermont Bank and Trust Co thanks Santa’s visitors last Friday. Bennington Mini Car Wash gift tickets offer. closed Christmas Day.

Vermont State Police Auxiliary Wenesday Shaftsbury Barrack Community Recreation Center

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