From mill to garage to bank in Bennington field notes
The piece discusses where Rutland Savings might locate its bank under review by the Banking Commissioner, with options near Eastman’s garage on Bennington's North Street. It recalls the historic stone building once the Brown family mill, later Putnam Mill, and its varied uses including a gas station and taxi depot, detailing Eastman’s mechanic reputation and the building’s condition.
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Rutland Savings
Stuart Ledbetter
Eastman
Omega
Hurd
Bennington
North Street
Taft & Valentine
Brown’s
Henry W. Putnam
Putnam Mill
Harry Eastman
Kojak
Bennington Briefs New Year's Eve Party at VFW
New Year's Eve party at VFW Hoosick Falls Post 8417 runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets via 686-9684 686-4543 or 686-5974. Adv. A W Restaurant will be closed Saturday December 24 at 5 and reopen Tuesday December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Hoosick Falls Post
ADV
Farmers march to meet President Carter in Plains
About 2,500 farmers on 300 tractors and 1,000 pickups arrived in Plains, Georgia, to press for higher market prices and 100 percent parity. The farmers urged a meeting with President Carter, who instead invited leaders to his vacation home for talks at 8 a.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Israel
Georgia
Tommy Kersey
Florida
Alabama
Kersey
Carter
Bethlehem mayor thanks Carter for Middle East peace effort
Bethlehem Mayor Elias Freij sent President Carter a Christmas telegram from Manger Square thanking him for efforts toward a just durable peace in the Holy Land and Palestinian Arab rights. Freij called Carter the first president to acknowledge a Palestinian homeland. Pilgrims prepare for Christmas Eve in the town as lights decorate the Church of the Nativity.
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Bethlehem
Jordan
UPI
Elias Freij
President Carter
U.S. Middle East
Jesus Christ
White House
Manger Square
Holy Land
Middle East
Freij
Carter
Thieves steal Christmas presents in Worcester
Robert Christian vented his frustration after a break in on December 13 stolen gifts for his three year old daughter Justine and his retarded son Robert. Police reported a television set a radio and coins were taken among the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
UPI
Robert Christian
Christian
Justine
Robert
Arlington Variety Store Closed for Christmas Day
The Arlington Variety Store will be closed Sunday December 25 with Sunday papers pickup Monday. Mrs Christian laments a burglary that stole a baby gift and $200 intended for a move, leaving the couple to relocate with friends and face a rough year amid health and job troubles.
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Ae Ee
Main ST
Bennington
Arlington
Nick
Judy
Christian
Bennington Banner Classifieds and Subscription Rates
The Bennington Banner lists publishing details, distribution methods, and subscription pricing. Rates include home delivery by carrier 20c per issue or 5.60 per month, mail options 1 month 3 months 6 months and yearly at 61.20, foreign double U.S. rate, current copies 30c, back issues 50c, with second class postage in Bennington, Vermont.
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Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
The
Banner Publishing Corp
United Press International
New York Times
National
Landon Associates, Inc
U.S
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Troy
N.Y
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Wood
James Harwood
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S.H. Brown
Bennington Briefs
Harlestown Amls
Northside
Rte
Pownal
Angel of the Lord
Sra
Bennington, Vt
Mackour’s and
STAFF
You
Merry Christmas
Iron
Joe Lachant
Audrey Lachant
Michael Lachan
Baastay
Helene Thompson
People’s Church Nursing Home
Bennington Banner Telephone
Col. Shopping Cxt
Williamstown
Plante Jewelers
Lou
Nichols
Main
Vermont
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