WOTM Notes Highlights March Fundraiser and Activites
A large group of co workers met Wednesday for the regular meeting. Betty Jean Burdick was initiated with Lorraine Dusablon as sponsor. Orwin Coonz from the Bennington Rescue Squad spoke on local squad work. A rummage sale is planned in March to fund 15 stools for the new addition. Mary Plante and Alice Garant will head drape purchases. Next meeting is Feb 19 with Mary Hier as refreshment chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jean Burdick
Lorraine Dusablon
Nancy Livingston
Orwin Coonz
Bennington
Gov. Moore
Mary Plante
Alice Garant
Mary Hier
Bessie Burgess
4 H Peace Corps volunteers sought for Latin America and Middle East
ADA SUE DIAMOND announces a 4 H Peace Corps program under the national Peace Corps. Men and women aged 18 plus with farm and 4 H experience are needed for two year service including U S training. Benefits include full expenses medical care clothing allowance leave pay and readjustment allowance. Interested individuals should contact the County Extension Office at 310 Main St Bennington 442 5046.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent Shriver
Latin America
Middle East
Extension Service Office
Peace Corps
United States
Main St. Bennington
Understanding Health Insurance and Rug Care Tips
Home demonstration notes promote two area events on Understanding Health Insurance led by Mr. Carol Worthington, Feb 17 in Manchester and Feb 18 in North Bennington, plus winter rug care guidance. Advice covers removing moisture, salt damage, mats, and professional cleaning to preserve carpets. Scout Sunday observed Feb. 9 with troop attendance in uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Legion Auxiliary Rooms
North Bennington
Congregational Church
Carol Worthington
Health Insurance Institute
Home Economics Department
County Extension Service
March of Dimes Hillbilly Show Sunday at Armory
The Bernard McNaney March of Dimes Hillbilly Show sponsored by Post 13 American Legion is Sunday at 2 p.m. at the State Armory. It marks the first show since the originator's death with 14 local entertainment groups. Soloists include Princess Crawford of East Arlington and ventriloquist Ellery Lawrence of Arlington. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. ID may be required for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Bernard (Mac) J. McNaney
Post 13, American Legion
State Armory
McNaney
Princess Crawford
East Arlington
Ellery Lawrence
Arlington
Elmer
Shelagh Gordon
Old Bennington
Twilsters
Bob Grimm
Jack Harrington
Hank van Orman
Freezer mishap leaves kitchen worker in prior condition
Henry Lopez a 45 year old kitchen worker was locked inside a restaurant freezer and attempted to warm himself by burning crates. The smoke rendered him unconscious though he later recovered sufficient to be in satisfactory condition after hospital care. The piece also lists a long roster of musical acts and MC David Knights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Barbara
Calif
Henry Lopez
Lopez
Merrill Landon
al Buell
Barbara Tyrell
Lewis, Larry
Don
Roger Mears
Sy Morse
Murray Cutler
Bill Barnard
Fran Stevens
Pete Fraley
Wayne Richards
Mert Snow
Peaceful Valley Boys
Dick Small
Earl Darfler
Dave Travers
Joe Tousousant
Rhythmaires
George O’brien Jr
Joe Guetti
Loyal Ives Check Mystery Ties to Needle Maker
The column recalls Loyal T. Ives, once linked to a 1898 George Rockwood Co. check. Elmer J. Hansen of 127 Grandview St. explains Ives was a New Brunswick needle maker and friend of Hansen, who bought needles during wartime shortages. A GE executive in Louisville found the check in an old vase and wonders who Ives was. likely the check paid for unsupplied needles. The case remains unsolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal T. Ives
George Rockwood Co
Elmer J. Hansen
Grandview St
Old Allen-A Co
Ives
New Brunswick
N.J
Hansen
New Jersey
Ives Manufacturing
James J. Cone
Louisville
General Electric Co
Bennington
Clarence J. Cone
McKinley Street
Mr. Ives
Elizabeth Rockwood
Branch Street
Arthur W. Rockwood
Ives Company
Spring fashions ignite Easter rush and easy lines
A lively peek at spring and summer fashion catalogs, wash-n-wear fabrics, and casual chic. The piece notes pastel suits, flowered blouses, little girls outfits, and the rise of comfortable midriff-friendly styles. It also highlights stretch denim for kids and the shift to easy looser lines.
Benhi s Class of 39 Plans June Reunion
Bennington High School class of 1939 prepares a 25th anniversary reunion with a June weekend. An open meeting hosted by Mrs. Marion Charest on Feb 17 invites all surviving members and requests current addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington High School
Marion Charest
Bendi
Helen Randall
Beverly (Ayers) Whitman
June (Ellett) Elwell
Raymond Baker
Baker
Charest
Jane Latif
Eleanor Murphy
Marie Turgeon
Irene Jolly
Katherine Vallencourt
Williamstown
Mass
Donald Sullivan
Simsbury
Conn
John Fehily
Troy
Mich
Weekly School Lunch Menu Highlights And Variants
A dense schedule lists daily meals for several weeks, featuring meat balls with tomato sauce and mashed potatoes on Monday, baked beans with ham on Tuesday, peanut butter and jelly on Wednesday, Spanish rice with pork on Thursday, and fish sticks on Friday, with sides like bread, milk, fruit, and desserts. The rotating entries include beef stew, hot dogs, tuna sandwiches, chow mein, sweet potatoes, spaghetti with meat sauce, baked ham, and grilled cheese, among others, each paired with vegetables, fruit, and milk.
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association
WOTM
Latta
North Bennington Road
Main Street
Ada Sue Diamond
MAIN
Bennington, Vt
Deli
Albany
N.Y
Ding
Irving Daigneault
West Main Street
Post Office
Mary Lou
New York State
Veterans’ Administration Hospital
Rose Lindley Kent
Dorset
Vermont
Mrs. America
Pan Am Bldg
Park Ave
New York City
States
District of Columbia
St. Petersburg
Fla
Vermont Catholic Tribune
Jeanne Mance
The
Vermont Historical Society
Society Museum
Montpelier
Vincent Auriol
France
Margaret Herbst
Belgian Endive Association
New York
Vermont Federation of Women’s Clubs
Vermont Federation
Ivan Burnham
Waterbury
Barre
Burnham
By Jean Wassick
P.S
Johnny Carson
Milady
Ohio
Benhi
Bennington Elementary
Molly Stark
Zenith
E.T. Williams
National Stores
North Bennington Rd
Union Street
Uae
Evans
News Office
Equip., Inc
Main St
Dial
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