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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1974
Page
3
More than 2,000 residents signed petitions calling for a public hearing on the Burlington police shooting of Luis M. Ponce Jr. on Sept 21. Vermonters for Justice plans to present the petitions to the Burlington Board of Aldermen next month.
Fairdale Farms Inc. and Union Carbide Corp. have tentative approvals to discharge into local waterways. Fairdale will continue discharging treated domestic and process waste into a Roaring Branch tributary and connect to the Bennington system. Union Carbide will discharge condenser cooling water into the Walloomsac River and Morgan Brook, with temperature limits. A 30-day public comment period runs until Jan 30, 1975, after which a hearing may be held and appeals possible.
Poland Spring Bottling Co in Poland Spring Maine reports booming sales as city water pollution worries rise. The plant, protected by a glass spring house and a 1858 Herman Ricker air filter, keeps water pure with natural minerals and no added sodium. Great Waters of France recently bought the firm, while Ernest Bilodeau notes high demand from weary consumers seeking safe water.
Mead Corp and Media General plan a laser driven system to convert text photographs and ads into full page newspaper format. The two identical composers will be built in 18 months with one at the Richmond Times Dispatch in September 1976. The system aims to cut costs and speed late breaking page production while eliminating paste up.
Springs Maryland border town with 185 residents shows that at least two thirds of mailboxes bear the Yoder name. A longtime resident quips that if you’re not a Yoder you’re married to one.
Bennington Rotarians honored visiting senior citizens at Friday’s meeting. The MAUS Chorus entertained with holiday songs as one guest over 80 kept the age average. Rotarian Bob Matteson urged that growing old isn’t bad, quoting the Bible for emphasis. Dean Hanson thanked all for spreading holiday cheer.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Lawrence E. Anderson age 72 who died Thursday at Bennington Convalescent Center. The former Peru Vermont resident had lived at 7 Division Place with wife Alice. Entombment was at Park Lawn Cemetery Chapel with spring burial planned in North Cemetery Peru. Correction issued for the spelling of surviving sister Aura Dickinson.
Mrs Mary Hawks of 202 Northside Drive Bennington announces the engagement of her daughter Donna Hawks to Lance Corporal Ray G Sweet of North Pownal son of Mrs Margaret Sweet. Both studied at Mt Anthony Union High School. The wedding is set for March 30.
David Kolb of Oak Park Michigan is visiting Sue Schneider and her family on Greenview Drive. Mt. Anthony Chapter No. 1 CBS will meet on Wednesday January 8 at 8 p.m. Please note change of date.
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