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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1975
Page
3
Senator Patrick Leahy announces a free Vermont toll free number 800-642-3193 linking residents to his Burlington office to relay messages to Washington. He says the service speeds constituent contact, aiding rapid responses on legislation and federal issues, with staff in Burlington to assist.
The Bennington section's annual meeting will be at 7 p.m. February 23 at the Second Congregational Church. Attendees should bring a dessert to share. coffee tea and milk will be provided by Bob Agard. Speaker Jerry Jenkins a Williams College biologist will present a slide show and talk. The winter hiking program will be organized and the year’s events plus officer elections will be discussed.
Yen Son-Betit Kathleen M R Betit daughter of Raymond and Mrs Betit of Bennington became the bride of Andrew Yen Son son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Yen of Oreland Pa at Sacred Heart Church. Rev Joseph M Quinn officiated. A Mt Anthony Country Club reception followed. The couple will reside in New York City.
U S Senator Robert T Stafford urged caution in cutting federal programs amid recession inflation and energy concerns. He said the nation needs an American solution not partisan or personal party plans and warned against harming the poor elderly handicapped and children. He backs bills to prevent higher food stamp costs and to block Social Security COLA limits while opposing cuts to special education programs.
Erwin W. Dunham retired founder of Dunham's Furniture Co. displays woodcarvings on the main floor of the Bennington Free Library throughout February. The exhibit includes plaques and mirrors by the Bendi graduate who began his firm during hard times and later focused on carving after retirement. He is a 42 year Bennington Lions Club member, former district governor, with honorary international counselor, and a Mt. Anthony Lodge Mason.
A spate of weekend fires across New England killed at least 16 people. In Athol Massachusetts a two story home fire left seven dead including six children and an adult, with three survivors. In Springfield two Western New England College roommates died in a four story blaze. Additional fatalities occurred in West Springfield Maine Houston Maine and Nashua New Hampshire as investigators probe arson and faulty wiring amid extreme cold and intense heat.
Michal Phelps daughter of Norris A Phelps of Woodcock Road Williamstown wed Franklin Axt Jr son of Franklin Axt of Williamstown in a Jan 1 candlelight ceremony at First Congregational Church Williamstown. Attendant Leslie Phelps and John Sutula. Honeymoon in Paradise Island Nassau. They reside on Oblong Road.
Mrs Christine Gates Stevens announces Kathleen Gates Bortell and Gene Stevens marriage at 7 30 pm February 3 at the bride’s home in Pownal Jackson Road Attendants included Martha Granger twin sister of the groom and Randall Gates luncheon and music followed in the reception area at the couple’s home in Vermont cities and family names listed for context
Mrs Eleanor Warner Bothers Sr of Jamaica died at 79 after a short illness at Grace Cottage Hospital Townshend Born July 22 1895 in Solebury Pa and married July 8 1934 in Doylestown Pa She leaves a son Elmer Jr and a daughter Iona Naaktgeboren plus 10 grandchildren two great grandsons a brother and nieces and nephews Funeral services were Sunday at White Funeral Home Townshend with entombment at Maple Grove Cemetery East Wallingford Memorials to Eye Bank There were no visiting hours Mrs Susan G Brennan age 90 died in Cambridge Mass Funeral services will be at St Columbkille Church Brighton Mass on Tuesday Condolences may be sent to Fr Gerard Brennan currently a colonel in the Air Force at 1005 Willow Avenue Bellevue Nebraska 68005.
Cambridge engagement announces Patricia Louise Bennett to Mark Stewart Harrison, with nursing background at Glens Falls Hospital and work at Mary McClellan Hospital. Harrison is a Springfield College junior majoring in coaching and high school physical education. Red Lion engagement announces Judith McWilliams to Michael Shea, Keuka and Siena College alumna employed at Monument Motors. he attended NC State and works in management at Shea Inc. Vermont Hardwoods. An April 12 wedding in Bennington is planned.
The Women of the Moose regular meeting canceled earlier is now set for 7 30 p m next Tuesday February 11. Parents of Mt Anthony Union High School seniors are invited to discuss the annual all night party for graduates at 8 p m on Wednesday February 12 at the high school. Hairpin Beauty Salon offers discounts on perms and services, open Monday to Saturday with walk ins welcome. Janet Flynn baton classes suspended until February 26. Fran Dressmaking lists sewing services from alterations to draperies at 731 Main St with hours Tuesday through Saturday 10 to 5. Dial 518 686 7250 or 442 2068 for details.
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