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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1977

Page

3

Divorces Granted in Bennington Superior Court June Term

Divorces granted by Judge Thomas L. Hayes between June and November 1977 are listed by grounds with plaintiff names first. Dates mark when each divorce becomes absolute, including many Bennington cases such as Stella F Hamilton and Harold C Teal among numerous others.

Bennington Superior Court Thomas L. Hayes Hamilton Stella F Bennington Robert C Beauregard Morris Dorset Sandra Niles Laraine A Gordon F Teal Joan A Harold C Harrington Charles Patricia Waibel Duke Sunderland Hilton E LaCoste Paul M Manchester Gloria B

Joly couple marks 60th wedding anniversary

William and Dorothy Joly of Middle Pownal Road Pownal observed their 60th wedding anniversary on November 26 1977 at the North Bennington Firehouse. The affair hosted by their children Wilfrid Joly William Freeman George Freeman and Norman Joly drew 125 guests from Albany Waterford Stillwater and Cohoes New York. Refreshments and dancing to The Nightcaps followed a cake by Lois Joly.

William Dorothy Joly Middle Pownal Road Pownal North Bennington Wilfrid Joly William Freeman George Freeman Norman Joly Lois Joly Albany Waterford Stillwater Cohoes N.Y

Abenaki vow to press land claims in Vermont

Swanton Highgate area Abenaki chief Homer St Francis says the tribe will seek official federal recognition and press a claim to 12 square miles for a tribal reserve. He warned denials would lead to stronger action, noting prior recognition in 1976 that was rescinded by Gov. Snelling.

Swanton UPI Vermont Swanton Highgate Homer St. Francis Tler St. Francis Thomas Salmon Richard Snelling

RSVP News Job for a dedicated volunteer

A city mayor highlights RSVP senior participation and urges volunteers to visit Oakley T. Frost at 219 BenMont Ave or call 442 8514. The plea seeks two to three hours weekly or monthly to sit with and read to a blind middle aged man needing companionship. Back up volunteers are also needed at Putnam Memorial Hospital gift shop and gift shop clerical work for seniors 60 plus.

Oakley T. Frost BenMont Ave Putnam Memorial Hospital

Rec Center Notes Prospect Mountain Schedule and Fees

Prospect Mountain offerings run Tuesday to Friday December 27 to 30 with a bus depart 8 30 a m and return 4 30 p m downhill skiing instruction 5 pre registration 8 lift ticket 8 lunch 8 transportation 3 total 24 cross country skiing instruction 5 pre registration 8 lunch 8 16 downhill season pass 16 lunch 8 no lunch 16 cross country no lunch 8 transportation 2 daily or 8 weekly transport only must be prepaid 8 a m to 4 p m lunch 11 30 hot chocolate 10 and 2 p m menus list hot dog grilled cheese cheeseburger fishburger with milk or soda beginning exercise yoga eight week class fee 6 members 7 non members starts Jan 12 rooms C 6 8 30 p m register early full payment required.

Prospect Mountain Recreation Center

Extended forecast and local ads blend of events

Extended forecast shows Friday snow flurries then clearing Saturday with highs from the upper 20s to mid 30s and lows in the teens to low 20s. Christmas warms to the 40s with lows in the 20s to near 30. Also local ads for Moonlight bowling Bennington Lanes and Mid Town Bowl holiday hours and services.

Bennington Lanes

Annual Musicians Celebration at Old First Church

The third annual Musician's Christmas Celebration will be held at the Old First Church in Old Bennington on Thursday December 22 from 8 to 9 15 p m. The event features community caroling the Bennington Brass Ensemble directed by Peter Binder Knott and organ interludes by Edwin Lawrence all welcome.

Old First Church Old Bennington Bennington Peter Binder Knott Edwin Lawrence

Cracks delay reopening of Millstone II nuclear plant

Cracks found in control rod tubes and support plates at Millstone II force a delay in its return to service from February to March. Officials said the extent and cause are unknown, and the issue is being reported to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Waterford, Conn UPI Northeast Utilities Millstone II Northeast Emanuel Forde Millstone I Waterford Forde Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington NRC Karl Abraham

Thrift Shop Sale At Exchange Bennington

The Exchange and Thrift Shop at 140 Park St Bennington shows a fur coat boots gowns and various household items including a folding door plants vanity gas dryer cots beds sofa chair vaporizer curlers and winter hats. A 50 percent off sale on winter coats and shoes is in progress.

Exchange and Thrift Shop Park St Bennington

Quake rattles Wareham area in Massachusetts

A 3.1 magnitude quake was felt within about 50 miles of Wareham at 12 44 p m causing alarm but no damage. Edward F Chiburis of Weston Observatory said the tremor was small and would cause little to no damage while overloading phone lines and prompting a flood of calls to Wareham police.

Wareham Mass

It Takes 50 Hours to Thaw a Turkey in Fridge

It takes about 50 hours to thaw a 10 pound turkey in a standard refrigerator. Thaw the bird in the coldest part of the fridge, keeping it in its original packaging. Plan ahead to ensure safe preparation and prevent spoilage.

Vermont publishes updated 1978 travel map for motorists

The 1978 Vermont state map edited by the Transportation Agency and compiled by the state travel division offers travelers up to date information, attractions, resources, and services. A new horizontal text format aids use and copies are available within Vermont or mailed from Montpelier.

Montpelier Vermont The Transportation Agency Travelers Service Chambers of Commerce and Information Centers New York City Montreal Vermont Travel Division Elm St

Engaged Jane Geddes to Russell Phillips in Spring

Jane Geddes of 717 Main Street, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Houran of Bennington, announces engagement to Russell Phillips of Manchester. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Walter Phillips of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The couple plan to marry in the spring.

Jane Geddes Main St Charles Houran Bennington Russell Phillips Manchester Walter Phillips Pittsfield Mass

Marriage in Dade City United States

In Dade City Florida on December 17 at 10 a.m. mass at St Rita's Church former Mrs Helen Kelly of Bennington married Laurence Rousseau of here. Ceremony by Rev Benedict Wiegand with Aurelia Hogan of Bennington sister of the groom as matron of honor and Lionel Burke of St Petersburg as best man.

Dade City Fla St. Rita’s Church Helen Kelly Bennington Laurence Rousseau Here Benedict Wiegand Aurelia Hogan Lionel Burke St. Petersburg

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