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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1973

Page

3

LaBonte Townsend rites held in North Pownal

Molly Faye Townsend and Steven Alan LaBonte wed at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in North Pownal in a Nuptial Mass ceremony. Rev. John Hamilton presided. Bridesmaids and grooms party included Linda Pruden and Judy Bissonette among relatives. Reception at Three Way Restaurant. They will reside on Northwest Hill in Pownal after a trip.

Pownal Our Lady of Lourdes North Pownal Molly Faye Townsend Floyd B. Townsend North Petersburg N.Y Steven Alan LaBonte Wilfred LaBonte John Hamilton St. Francis de Sales Church Bennington Henriette Senecal Chantilly Ken Hill James Cahill Francis Haley Stephen Kauppi Andrew LaBonte Three Way

Students visit Old Academy and wreath the catamount statue

Grade 6 Monument Elementary pupils toured the Old Academy Library on Thursday December 13 and placed a Christmas wreath around the catamount statue on Monument Avenue. The library, open Tuesday and Thursday 3 to 6 pm, offers free access and a rental collection of best sellers.

Monument Elementary Old Academy Old Bennington Monument Avenue Monument School Ruth Holden

Armstrong Jaccquith Marriage at St Peter's Church

Michelle Ann Jaquith daughter of Mr and Mrs Earle Jaquith of 312 Silver St Bennington wed Douglas E Armstrong of Rupert at 1 pm December 8 at St Peters Episcopal Church. Rev Kenneth W Costin officiated with John Riddle Jr organist. Carol Armstrong maid of honor Adelaide Jaquith bridesmaid Gary Armstrong best man Usher John Kramer Ivan Reynolds attended. Bride wore Victorian off white gown with lace cap and yellow rose bouquet. Bride attended Mt Anthony Union High School and St Joseph College. Groom educated in New York schools. They plan a three month honeymoon in Punta Gorda Florida and will reside at an undisclosed location.

Michelle Ann Jaquith Earle Jaquith Silver St Bennington Douglas E. Armstrong Rupert St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Kenneth W. Costin John Riddle Jr Carol Armstrong Adelaide Jaquith Gary Armstrong John Kramer Ivan Reynolds Glens Falls N.Y Mt. Anthony Union High School St. Joseph College New York Punta Gorda Fla

Yale programs this week at Benn Elementary

Children of the Bennington Elementary School under music instructor Lucy Drickamer will present Christmas programs at Benn Elementary this week. Grades 1 and 2 perform Tuesday December 18 and Grades 3 and 4 perform Thursday December 20, both at 7 p.m. Parents must accompany children and report by 6 30 p.m.

Bennington Elementary School Lucy Drickamer

Charles Young Refuse Removal Temporarily Halts Service

The Charles Young Refuse Removal will not operate temporarily due to Mr. Young’s brief hospitalization. Holiday promotion notes urge Bennington Potters dress lines and Victorian Edwardian styles at Potter’s Yard 324 County St. Includes gift tickets to Bennington Mini Car Wash and local insurance through Shea Agency Inc.

Charles Young Mr. Young ADV Bennington Potters Laura Ashley Potter’s Yard County St Shea Agency Inc Insurance Center Bennington

Concert to Aid Lobbyists in Montpelier Benefit

Vermont Tomorrow plans a Jan 14 benefit concert at Montpelier High School Smilely Auditorium featuring folk singer Tom Eslick. The two hour event starts 8 p.m. with tickets sold at Washington County stores Vermont Tomorrow’s office and from members. Proceeds go to environmental lobbying efforts with the General Assembly.

Montpelier Vermont Tomorrow Tom Eslick Montpelier High School Smilely Washington County State St General Assembly

Police warn drivers of slick Vermont roads

State Police urge motorists to avoid driving as icy conditions persist after Sunday storm. One accident reported so far with 21 year old John Hill of Arlington escaping injury after leaving Route 7 and becoming hung up on a culvert. Other incidents include three accidents Saturday with minor damage and injuries not reported. A Fiesta Bowl prize steer news item from Arizona follows.

Vermont John Hill Arlington

Carons celebrate 25th wedding anniversary in Bennington

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Caron of 118 River Street Bennington marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise party at the North Bennington Firehouse hosted by daughters Dolores and Denise. The couple wed November 27 1948. About 100 guests attended as gifts of money and silver were given. The cake was made by Mrs. Margaret Hoyt, catered by Mrs. Gail Batese and her daughter Mrs. Kim Guetti, with music by Maurice Rancourt's band.

Joseph E. Caron River St Bennington North Bennington Dolores Denise Caron Loretta Lampron Carons Margaret Hoyt Gail Batese Kim Guetti Maurice Rancourt

Intersession courses offered at St. Joseph College

St. Joseph College of Bennington offers January intersession with two three credit courses. Students may register through Jan. 5 and earn six credits by taking two classes. Classes start Jan. 7 with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. The Vermont Education Board approved BA English with teaching minor and BSA degrees, with conferral possible in May 1974. The college, currently 215 students, expects enrollment to rise to about 250.

St. Joseph College of Bennington Vermont Education Board

Recreation Schedule and Activities Weekly At Bennington Area

A packed weekly schedule lists events at senior centers, schools, and recreation centers. Activities include hot meals, crafts, gymnastics for girls, karate, volleyball, chess, basketball, judo, sewing, bowling, and special sports matchups such as Hoosick Falls teams against local rivals. Highlights include a ski and skate exchange ending Saturday, Dec 22, and a Saturday swim meet with North Adams.

Monument School Monument Elementary Bennington Red Cross Recreation Center North Bennington Hoosick Falls Chittenden Trust Busters Arlington Bennington Banner Catamount Cambridge Rollin Stones Molly Stark Hoosick Falls Goobers DeMarco Sporting Goods First Vermont Jr. High Haynes Kanes Room C Senior Center Bennington Lanes Haynes and Kane North Adams Diez Hombres Hungarian Scrappers All Stars

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