Manchester budget raises police funding after fatal shooting
Manchester selectmen approve a 1974 budget totaling 475,396 with a 14,000 rise for the police, bringing the police budget to 62,520 for eight officers and two cruisers. The plan funds federal revenue sharing and outlines revisions across general government, public safety, health, and public works, including capital improvements and sewer projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bonents
Manchester
Pana 1. Thompson
Ntw
Selectmen
Mander Oakley K. Porter
Vermont represented at regional MS talks
Mrs Lyndall Procter executive director Southern Vermont Chapter National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Mrs Gina Camp Londonderry attended a three day regional conference on multiple sclerosis in Albany New York with staff and volunteers from New England and New York discussing fundraising patient services and community education. Dr James Q Simmons Medical Director National Medical Sclerosis Society reported progress toward uncovering the cause and cure of MS noting Koprowski findings and a planned five year multi billion dollar national research effort with top virologists and clinicians. MS remaining a chronic crippling disease commonly affecting adults 20 to 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfane
Lyndall Procter
Southern Vermont
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Gina Camp
Londonderry
Bard
Moter
Albany
N.Y
Lachapters
New England
New York State
James Q. Simmons
National Medical
Simmons
Hilary Koprowski
Wistar Institute
Philadelphia
Koprowski
Man
England
Australia
Manchester Day Care Benefit Concert at Manchester Elementary
The DUC plans its annual benefit on Monday February 9 at Manchester Elementary School featuring Harvard Gadcliffe Collegian Musicum. Tickets at the door: $2.50 adults, $1.00 students. The center seeks staff, with Verlinda Griffin at DCC handling inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DUC
Manchester
Sehal
Harvard- Gadcliffe Collegian Musicum
P.m
Verlinda Griffin
DCC
Montpelier
Vermont
Pownal Community Plans Food Sale and Church Event
The Pownal Parent Teacher Group organizes a food sale at Pownal Elementary School on Saturday February 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations of food and money are welcome at the school Saturday morning. The Pownal United Methodist Church holds a choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 p.m. On Sunday the church hosted an open house for Mr and Mrs Henry W Bassen and Mrs Henry J Bassen as they move to Florida later this month. The program featured hymns, a duet and solos, readings, gifts from the congregation, and a buffet luncheon prepared by the church women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pownal
Pownal United Methodist Church
Helen Steiner Hice
David Hubbard
Bassen
Shyder
Earl Libby
Donald Davis
Weekend guests gather at Sandgate head home of T Reynolds
West Arlington Sandgate residents hosted visitors including G Lee Trimm and Mrs Trimm of Sycacusa New York Mrs Reynolds sister Mrs Robert Nelson of Amatea New York and the Reynolds daughter and son in law. John Hess of West Arlington recently left for service listed as Pvt John Hess 08-44-4400 Co B 22 1h Platoon Ft Bix New Jersey 08640. A reminder from Mrs J Donald Simson Route 313 West Arlington that Feb 10 and 11 is the cardinal titmouse bird count for reporting call 375-6418.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandgate Head
T. Reynolds
G. Lee Trimm
Sycacusa
N.Y
Trimm
Reynolds
Robert Nelson
Amatea
the Reynolds
Pvt
John Hess
Ft. Bix
Mra. 3
Donald Simson
Route 313
West Arlington
Falls property reappraisal booklets ready
Hoosick Falls residents may pick up the village reappraisal booklets at the village clerk’s office in the Municipal Building Thursday. Booklets are free to village taxpayers but require a signed pickup. The village board set a $10 charge for extra copies, available first come, first served to nonresidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Lng
Muncipal
City to pay man for lost avocados in California
In Long Beach California a jury awarded 80 year old Elolis Privett 2200 dollars after the city trimmed his avocado tree which had produced about 500 avocados annually for four decades. The trimming blocked the view of a stop sign and reduced his harvest to roughly 44 avocados last year. Privett is a retired real estate broker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Calif
UPI
Elolis Privett
Privett
Pawlet Town Meeting Contest Rush Brightens Ballot
In Pawlet five major contests loom on March ballot with incumbents John Holmes unopposed for moderator and Myron Waite, Marilyn Burdick and others filing for selectman seats. Rupert offers a streamlined slate with one candidate per open post as town divides minimally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gilbert Pawlet
Pawlet
North Shire
Rupert
John Holmes
Board of Selectmen
Myron Waite
Herbert Lady Sr
Selectman
Marilyn Burdick
Bruce Cramer
Hartwell King Sr
Gilbert Mack Sr
Percy Waile Jr
Wawlet
James Warner
James Sloman
Gary Churchill
Walter Caglowski
Arnold Bebee Sr
Raymond McKeighan
Robert Mattison
Patricia Perkins
Guy Campbell
Rupert Mountain
J. Jordon Young
Vernon Beebe
Beebe
Banner
Rupert News
Elsie Walther
Promenadors Club Valentine Dance in Williamstown
The Williamstown Promenadors host their annual Valentine dance Friday at 8 p.m. at Mt. Greylock Regional High School. Club caller Earl Turner leads the event with a 7:30 dancer workshop for improving vocabulary. Decorations will highlight the evening. guest couples are welcome and teen square dancers may attend. Refreshments led by Donna and Ron Bleezartie with Carl and Marion Lamb and Seb and Barbara White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
Mass
Donna
Ron Bleezartie
Carl
Marion Lamb
Seb
Barbara White
Hoosick highway complaint sparks council critique
Hoosick town board denounces county and state Highway Departments for unsafe winter road conditions on Route 67 22 and nearby routes. Residents join in with claims roads were not sanded while other parts of the county are better maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EGSTH
Braymont Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Hoosick
Thomas G. Restini
Robert K. Shilara
Hacsick
Restino
Troy
Buskiel
Focal
New York State
Jud Groff
Niagara Mohaws Power Company
Manchester manager defends hiring chief procedures
Manchester Town Manager Oakley K Porter defends the police chief selection process after the sudden removal of acting chief Eugene Gaiotti. Porter cites criteria for the high office, consults with State Police and the state's attorney, and says the decision favored a candidate from within the department before considering outsiders. He recommends Manfred A Wessner for chief with a one year probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Dana Thompson
Selectmen
Eugene Gaiotti
Oakley K. Porter
Porter
Selectien
Gordon Mooney
State Police
Neil Moss
Manfred A. Wessner
Police
Jamaican vacation prize in National Grange Sewing Contest
The National Grange announces a Jamaican vacation as a top prize for the 1973 Grand National winner in its sewing contest. Entries open February 1 with a April 50 deadline, across three age and self sewing classifications, with state winners advancing to national judging in June and the November Lincoln, Nebraska session.
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Washington
Alta F. Peck
National Grange
Grange
Lewel
New York City
Peck
Annance
Lincoln
Nebraska
Simplicity Patterns
American Sheep Producer Council
B. Blumenthal & Co. Inc
Costs & Clark Inc
Dritz, Scovill Mfg. Co. Simplicity
NASE Names Three Faculty At North Adams State College
North Adams State College announces the appointments of Ruth Starrett Innes Elizabeth Kendall and Arnold Lefkowitz to the staff effective at the start of the second semester. Innes becomes a part time sociology anthropology instructor with prior teaching at Berkshire Christian College Colby Junior College Nyack College and Dominican College. Kendall joins as an instructor in accounting while Lefkowitz becomes associate professor of business administration with prior teaching at Clayton Junior College Grahm Junior College Berkshire Community College and Long Island University. Amsler said the hires reflect continued expansion of sociology and business administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Mass
North Adams State College
James
Ruth Starrett Innes
Mlizabeth Kendall
Arnold Lefkowitz
Ruth Innes
Berkshire Clristian College
Lenox
Colby Junior College
Nyack College
New York
Dominican College
Blauvelt
Innes
University of Massachusetts
Elizabeth Kendall
Arnold Lefkowits
University of Massachusetts, Lefkowitz
City College of New York
New York University
Long Island University
Graduate School of Business Administration
New York City Community College
Amsler
Dorset William Gilbert Girl Scout Troop 309 Leaders and Members
Leaders Mel Nancy Lueth and Mel Mary Jeane Moffit. Treasurer Betsay Moffit and scribe Lisa Barry. Patrols include Seleri Riggs Susan Andresws Susan McGrath Lisa Barry Brenda Ray Hazel Troumbley Betsy Moffit Robin Barry Missy Maloney Sarah Mackey Kelly Baker Nancy Dressler Virginia Barratt Katharine Tarbell Debby White Connie Miller Debby Lueth. Troop visited Fort Ticonderoga crossed Lake Champlain for scrapbook photos. Current project the Tom Wat kit to fund camping. health aid and home health and safety badges under Mrs Sue Palmer. also toymaker and needlecraft sewing badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girlscouts
Mel
Nancy Lueth
Mary Jeane Moffit
Betsay Moffit
Lisa Barry
Seleri Riggs
Susan Andresws
Susan McGrath
Brenda Ray
Hazel Troumbley
Betsy Moffit
Robin Barry
Missy Maloney
Sarah Mackey
Kelly Baker
Nancy Dressler
Virginia Barratt
Katharine Tarbell
Debby White
Connie Miller
Debby Lueth
Fort Ticonderoga
Lake Champlain
Tom Wat
Sue Palmer
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By Linda Walter
Pownals
Pamela Blakeman
Sandgate
Kay Weeks
Depot Street
Bennington, VT
Falls Property
Board of Auditors
Perry Waite
Edith Mach
Percy Waite Jr
Fred Mason
Ralph Scally
Joyce Baker
Shirley Allen
James Hathaway
Qver
Wupert
Dorset
Berney
West Rupert Village
Promenadors Club
Valentine Dance
Hoosick Highway
James Keegan
Niagara Mohawk Company
Groff
James Sennett
Buricn Barber
River Road
Cambridge
Barber
Cornellmay Murphy
Vermont Public Service Corp
North Hovalck Road
James Downey
the Singer Company
Biebli
ia-Hoechst Fibers
Ihe
William Pryn
E Wright
William Gilbert
Route Ata
Bennington
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