Drama Club Presents Christmas Plays at St Peter's Church
The 4-H Bennington Drama Club, with 26 members aged 10 to 14, will present The Happy Journey from Trenton to Camden on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Church. The Christmas Carol follows. Director John Mather leads the first show, his debut as a vehicle, while Wynn Metcalfe guides the second. Admission charged. 4-H members admitted free with membership card. Public showings. club marks first-time drama effort for 4-H.
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Bennington Area tostaff 18 Switchboard Operators on Christmas Day
More than 5,200 New England Telephone operators will handle Christmas Day calls nationwide with 18 Bennington area operators on duty. Local manager Robert Paul notes last year 365,000 long distance calls were processed on Christmas with many more made locally. He advises calling between 3 and 6 PM to avoid congestion.
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Bennington jobless rate clocks 6 percent in November
Local unemployment in Bennington stood at 6 percent for November, above the state rate of 4.9 percent. Initial state unemployment claims totaled 398, up from October’s 382, with service, printing and publishing, and trade accounting for 61 percent of claims. The Bennington office covers Bennington County, with weekly itinerant service in Arlington and Manchester.
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Elks Lodge gala planned for New Year’s Eve
Kennington Lodge of Elks plans a gala New Year’s Eve party with a roast beef dinner 8 to 10 p.m. and dancing to the Keynotes. Reservations for Elks members and invited guests due by December 27, available with the steward on duty. Favors and full entertainment are included. members urged to reserve now.
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Cub Scout December Meeting Honors Bear Badges and Santa Visit
The Cub Scout December meeting led by Mrs Roy featured the Pledge of Allegiance, holiday singing, and a Santa visit with two Brownies assisting. Santa distributed gifts to needy children with Father Charles Wallen aiding toy distribution. Bear badges were awarded to William Jerome Bruce Stowell Chris LaCroix Alex Shiao Warren Vassura and Brian Howe along with several arrows and specialty awards. Pack 345 celebrated with decorations, refreshments, and honors for Webelos Chris Hoth Mark Eustis Michael Stemp Joe Betit and James Cone enduring awards.
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Mark Eustis
Michael Stemp
Joe Betit
James Cone
Senior Citizens card party winners named and season ends
Senior Citizens Winners Maud Goodwin and Robert Harrington from last Friday’s public card party at the Senior Citizens Center. No activities until after year’s start. The club thanks helpers and attendees, with special appreciation for Shirley Flood’s entertainment.
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Theresa Simmons
Rene Jonin
Craig Guetti
Skip Rawford
Helen Donovan
Thrift Shop thanks volunteers and plans year end events
The Thrift Shop expresses gratitude to volunteers including Jean Baudister and Janet Blackstone, notes Christmas party success, and outlines holiday hours. Lodge events run Dec 24 to 26, New Year's Eve member party with limited tickets, El Dorados music, and a 26th anniversary in January 1972. Co chairmen Robert Sherman and Louis Hebert. Special thanks to many workers and donors.
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Janet Blackstone
Ruth Bodine
Chris Cheseldine
Rhoda Comi
Caroline Darlington
Maud Edson
Lauria Hayward
Dee Jones
Lillian
Robert Sherman
Louis Hebert
Art Murphy
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U.S. Buys 1.77 Million Bushels of Corn
The government bought 1.77 million bushels of corn on the open market in Kansas Missouri Nebraska and Iowa under sealed bids as part of a drive to raise corn prices. The purchase covered a small portion of the 13.9 million bushels offered for sale.
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Santa Hosts Apple Treats at McCullough Mansion Party
Santa distributed apples and goodies to youngsters after a tree trimming event at McCullough Mansion. Carols were led by Mr. and Mrs. Norton Barber with banjo and piano accompaniment. Helpers included Dr. Dorothy Hager and several volunteers. The McCullough Park Foundation invites all to a snow sculpture contest on Sunday Jan 2, contingent on snow.
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Leslie Taylor
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Beaver trapping dates set in Vermont for 1972
Fish and Game Commissioner Edward F. Kehoe announces beaver seasons Regulation 843 sets northern zone Jan 29 to Feb 27 1972 in Grand Isle County and areas north of Route 2 from Milton to Montpelier and Route 302 to Newbury Southern zone runs Jan 8 to Feb 27 1972 Traps may not be set before opening day 8 a m and must be removed by 4 p m on closing day Pelts must be tagged with no fee for tagging. appointment suggested for wardens to save time
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Vermont to simplify traffic case procedures in 1972
The Vermont General Assembly will review a bill to ease police and court handling of traffic cases. Proposed by Kimberly Cheney, minor violations like speeding would be reclassified as traffic offenses with a maximum $100 fine. Backed by the State's Attorneys Association and Vermont Chiefs of Police president.
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