Multiple Uses Of Farm Ponds Win Pie Contest
James L. Woodard, soil conservation aide with the Bennington SCS, won first prize for Vermont in a Better Farm Magazine photo story contest. His series shows farm ponds’ uses in Bennington County including Clyde Burgess, Russell Clapp, and Dr. Stanley Sheft ponds, plus a stock tank fed by pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Woodard
Soil Conservation Service
Clyde Burgess
Bennington
Stanley Sheft
Arlington
Woodard
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Vermont
Better Farm Magazine
Bennington County
Russell Clapp
Dorset
Carleton B. Overton
Manchester
Ted Jones
Burlington Free Press
Thomas McCormick
Vermont Extension Service
Ken Wilson
Shaftsbury 1-40 Club to Meet Friday Night
The 1-40 Club will meet Friday night February 2 at the home of Mrs. Donald Gerow on North Bennington Road in Shaftsbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Gerow
North Bennington Road
Hair Dressers Plan Fund Drives For Cystic Fibrosis
Mrs. Gordon Barrett announces that Cystic Fibrosis becomes the Vermont Hair Dressers and Cosmetologists Association first major project. Bennington hosts a Feb 13 card party, Brattleboro a February rum mage sale, Burlington a fashion show to raise CF funds. The Celebrity Cook Book goes on sale next week. Dr A G Mackay notes rising CF cases in Vermont and support for a state wide care program. southern Vermont chapter to continue active fundraising.
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Gordon Barrett
Brattleboro
Southern Vermont
National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation
Vermont State Hair Dressers and Cosmetologists Association
Bennington
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Burlington
A. G. MacKay
Vermont
Barrett
Weekend Wonder Builds Nine Hole Golf Course In Massachusetts
Bill Clark, an industrial metals salesman and weekend enthusiast, has spent four summers solo creating a par 35 nine hole course over 6,000 yards near Rehoboth Massachusetts. He financed via debenture bonds, leased land from a farmer, and plans an April opening with a clubhouse in a 1736 farmhouse as his wife prepares catering.
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Rehoboth
Mass
Bill Clark
Clark
Woodland Nestled
Fall River
Brooklyn
Subtle Changes in TV Signal Worries Reader
A columnist argues TV shifts threaten home life by glorifying heavy drinking and stylized violence. He recalls a Christmas gift reading habit and notes rising on screen brutality and alcohol use, while everyday commuters bend to make space and display courtesy out of fear.
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New York
Hoosick Falls Social Events Highlight Local Happenings
Val entine dinner and dance planned by Hoosick Falls Lodge Elks ladies auxiliary with spaghetti dinner at 7 p.m. Paul Kreiger Trio to provide music. Reservations due by Feb 13 to Katherine LaPorte or Ruth Burns. Planning Commission organizes with J Joseph Hayden named chair. North Hoosick Fire Department auxiliary elects Gwendolyn Baldwin president. James Baldwin named fire chief. PTA dance draws about 140 attendees at central school cafeteria with Paul Kreiger Trio.
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The
Hoosick Falls Lodge of Elks
Paul Kreiger
Troy
North Hoosick
Vermont Cities Hit By Sub Zero Cold
Arctic cold gripped Vermont for the second straight day with season low readings. Burlington hit 14 below, Newport 19 below, and Montpelier and St. Johnsbury at 17 below as the Weather Bureau warned the cold wave would continue for two more days.
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Burlington
Vermont
Weather Bureau
Newport
Montpelier
St. Johnsbury
Meat buying and home demonstration notes rise in turnout
Home Demonstration Groups discuss meat selection and buying with record attendance of 19 women in Manchester. Participants toured a local meat market, learned about cuts, grading, and portions per pound, and prepared lamb dishes. Public health sponsors schedule four heart health meetings across Bennington County with films and nutrition talks by state and local experts.
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Manchester
Evelyn Soderburg
Pownal
Rachael Andrews
Lillian Amadon
Lula Sweet
Bennington
Bennington County
Manchester Congregational Church
Clifford Harwood
Pownal Firehouse
Richard Davis
North Bennington Library
Dorothy Hager
Fisher Elementary School
Arlington
James O’neil
Milla Newland
State Health Dept
3rd Armored Division to Hold 15th Reunion in Boston
Veterans from across the country will gather in Boston July 26 28 for the 15th annual 3rd Armored Division reunion at the Hotel Statler. About 700 Spearheaders are expected with events including a memorial service parade banquet and children's party. A 17 day post tour to England Belgium France and Germany departs July 9 from Boston Airport. contact Paul Corrigan secretary 38 Exchange St Lynn MA.
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3Rd Armored Division
Boston
Statler
Boston Common
England
Belgium
France
Germany
Paul Corrigan
Exchange St
Lynn
Mass
Escape From Sidewalk Crash In Hoosick Falls
Mrs William Rourke Sr of 50 River Street escaped injury when a car sped onto the sidewalk outside her home as she left for church. Gary Lizotte of Averill Park said brake failure forced him to steer toward the curb, hitting a tree to avoid a car. No injuries. wrecked vehicle towed to Bob's Garage.
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Hoosick Falls
William Rourke Sr
River St
Gary Thomas Lizotte
Route 66
Averill Park
Thomas Nugent
Bob
River Road
Wilmington West Dover Club Marks 25th Birthday
The Wilmington Home Demonstration Club celebrates 25 years at the Barbara Look home on Feb 16 at 2 p.m. County Agent Ruth Herzberg discusses banking features. Helen Worden presides as president. Refreshments served. Higley Hill Group meets Feb 6 at 7 30 p.m. Barbara Mason speaks. Mrs John Moore presides. Mothers Club meets Feb 5 at Blanch Haskins with Marian VanSantvoord on post Christmas parties.
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Carlo Walter Tel. HO
Barbara Look
Wilmington
Ruth Herzberg
Helen Worden
Meetington
Higley Hill
Higley Hill Herrie
Bertram Adams
Barbara Mason
John Moore
Mothers Club
Blanch Haskins
Marian VanSantvoord
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Shaftsbury
Purina
Whitman
North Bennington
Tracy Ann
Ary General Residence
River Valley
Fr. Fries
Norshaft Lions Minstrel
Edith Beaumont
Katherine LaPorte
Ruth Burns
Planning Commission
Town of
Hoosick
J. Joseph Hayden
Carl J. Kempf
Thorton Hall
William McMartin
James Brahan
Joseph Liporace
William Ricitis
Joseph Buckley
Parent - Teachers Association
Central School
Jack Halstead
Frank Buswell
Frank Reynolds
Alfred Bingham
Jack Burke
Ann Doyle
Margaret Curtis
Marion S. Harris
County Extension Service
Vermont Heart Association
Wilmington— West
Dover
Sonal Yebon
Merritt S. Hewitte
First National Bank
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