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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1975
Page
3
The Vermont Public Service Board has paused action on proposed disconnection and deposit policies while drafting new regulations. Chair Martin Miller said the move follows a Dec 23 hearing with about 20 utility reps opposing the plan, and notes higher bills in cable service. The board had aimed for rules to take effect Jan 16, but work continues.
Snow and Kerner engagement announced by Mr and Mrs Floyd P Snow of Arlington The couple Mary Elizabeth Snow of 502 Gage Street Bennington and Frederick C Kerner of Bennington are the betrothed heirs of Essex Junction and Arlington families The wedding is scheduled for February 7 Mary Elizabeth is an Arlington Memorial High School graduate and former Southern Vermont College student aiming for a nursing career Frederick Kerner a Essex Junction High School graduate works at the State Liquor Store in Bennington
Gov Thomas Salmon drifted from a staff moratorium on political talk when aides gave him a Christmas sweatshirt bearing his name with the titles attorney governor and senator. Most words were crossed out except senator. Aide Norman James said the garment was ordered six to eight weeks earlier, before the ban.
A newborn Autumn arrives during the Fall Foliage Season and is described as radiant and beautiful, likened to leaves carried away by winter winds. The brief note celebrates the new life and seasonal imagery surrounding the arrival.
Washington report states the Department of Health, Education and Welfare found no evidence of improprieties in the Burlington Regional Medical Program. Critics had alleged misuse or waste of federal funds, but a HEW letter to Vermont officials substantiates the program's proper operation.
The Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce released its solicitation rules drawn by the Merchants Bureau. Applications must be filed two weeks before solicitations to any organization, only one solicitation per year per group, and all solicitations must include professional and industrial groups.
The Unitarian Fellowship will hold a New Year’s service on Sunday January 4 at 10 30 a m at the McCullough Library North Bennington with the theme Love The program led by Shelli DuBoff centers on songs by Alice and Larry Spatz from Pittsfield Massachusetts who also contribute to the Pittsfield Fellowship Readings by members of the Fellowship will complete the program Public is invited and visitors are welcome.
Bennington brief notes the pool will be closed 1 to 4 30 p m Saturday due to a swim meet. The public is invited to attend. The ad copy ends with generic service lines about personal service and insurance through the Shea firm.
TV Highlights lists multiple network broadcasts and specials. Alabama vs Penn State in the Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome, plus The 42nd Annual King Orange Jamboree Parade, A Skating Spectacular 75, Beethoven's Ninth with Karajan, a CBS murder-mystery, and NBC reports. Advertisements note pizza party, a real estate course in Manchester, and Bennington bowling hours.
In northern New England several inches of new snow accumulated while southern sections saw rain and sleet. New Hampshire state police in Concord described travel as hazardous with freezing rain in the south and snow elsewhere. Concord reported about four inches of snow.
Admissions include Ora Gates Willard Barber William Palmer Patricia Casey Bennington Agnes Mears North Bennington Harry Skidmore Sr Sandgate Discharges list Frank Bissette Bennington Lee Armstrong White Creek Philip Steel Arlington Sharon Stewart and baby girl Pownal Deborah Rinany and baby girl Sandgate. Snow measured about four inches in northern Maine and northern New Hampshire. Traveler advisories issued in northern Vermont. Vermont state police report no highway accidents attributed to weather as of today. National Weather Service forecasts fair, seasonably cold New Year's Eve.
The fourth annual Bennington College Winter School runs Jan 5 with classes on the American Revolution voice local architecture photography and Indian American history. Instructors include Gail Parker Russ Welter and Frank Baker with sessions at Bennington area venues and Second Congregational Church. A $15 registration fee applies and enrollment is via phone or mail.
Engaged couple Jill Ann Bishop and Roy H. Milligan plan a fall wedding. Jill Ann is theMt Anthony Union High School graduate class of 1974 and will graduate in 1976 from Somerville Hospital School of Nursing. Roy H. Milligan, son of Louise Griffis, is a Mt Anthony graduate class of 1970 and works in Manchester.
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