European Christmases Eyed By Bennington AAUW Chapter
The Bennington Branch AAUW met at Mrs. George Buck's home to explore German and French Christmas customs. Mrs. Clinton Hutchins of Williamstown detailed Advent traditions in Germany, while Alain Michere of North Bennington demonstrated a Buche de Noel pastry. The group also reviewed a Sterling and Francine Clark Institute tour, and set plans for an upcoming January meeting with James R. Westall discussing school dropouts.
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Germany
France
Bennington
American Association of University Women
George Buck
Elm St
Clinton Hutchins
Williamstown
Mass
Nuremberg
Hutchins
Pembroke College
Williams College
Sprague Electric Co
United States
Nuremburg
Josephine Beadre
Alain Michere
North
Midiere
Vincent Pizzano
Mary E. Hutton
Sterling and
Francine Clark Institute of Art
Sally Tenney
J. Russell Carpenter
Bennington High School
James R. Westall
North Adams
Alain Midiere
North Bennington
Fred Welling
Caroline Darlington
Hagerman
Just Pokin Around and Yuletide Cheer Across Vermont
A year end column recalls Christmas lore and Santa preparations. It notes Route 66 filming at Mount Snow with stars Marty Milner and Glenn Corbett and mentions local observer Charlie Dearcopp. It covers Middletown basketball coach Glenn Thurber, his Black River High School success, and district attorney prospects. A piece on Christmas tree traditions explains options from department stores to tree farms and curious breeding facts, ending with a feature from Capetown on lions and keeper George Booker.
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Scenic Mount Snow
Mount Snow
Marty Milner
Glenn Corbett
Tammy Grimes
Searsburg
Charlie Dearcopp
Charlie
Buddy
Glenn Thurber
Bennington High School
Siena College
Middletown
N.Y
Ralph Thurber
Safford Street
Black River High School
Ludlow
Middletown Times Herald-Record
Thurber
Black River High
Vermont
DUSO
Woman’s World Christmas Tree Traditions and Dad’s Woods Sprint
A humorous peek at holiday tree hunting from the family’s chaos to the best way to pick a tree. The piece contrasts chaotic in-home debates with the outdoorsy ritual led by the father, ends with a tip about keeping trees watered and a Canadian seven foot polyester alternative priced at 150 dollars.
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Daddy
Eaton’s
Canada
Hong Kong
Last Minute Christmas Leftovers and Tree Tips
Three days before Christmas this note offers practical guidance on estimating poultry needs for meals and selecting a fresh tree. It covers pounds per person for chicken duck goose turkey, tree density taper and handling, safety tips, gravy stain remedies, place card ideas, and a premade festive punch recipe with cranberry and orange flavors.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dessert and cranberry freezer treats from Anita Witten Shushan
A two dessert recipe entry with butterscotch coffee pudding layered in a crust plus Dream Whip topping and optional banana add ins. Also includes a cranberry lemon ice and froze instructions serves 6 8 with hints for serving and variations. Anita Witten Shushan New York offers serving notes and refrigeration or freezing guidance.
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Anita Witten Shushan
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Bennington Aauw
By Agnes Rockwood
Santa
North Pole
Banner
Elizabeth Dwyer
Scouting
Pierce Hull Russell
Rensselaer County
Troy
Nelson Rockefeller
Atty
Russell
St. Boniface
Russia
Capetown
South Africa
George Booker
Booker
Groote Schuur
Table Mountain
Jean
Rockefeller Plaza
Teevee
The
God
America
Hanson
Walbridge
Arlington
Carl Towery
R.D
Main St. Bennington
F.O. Eagles
Stags
Main Street
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