Winning Ways with Vegetables Night by Vermont expert
About forty Plain Dirt Gardeners and their husbands gathered at Mr and Mrs Arthur Roberts home for Gentlemen's Night to hear Winston Way University of Vermont agronomist speak on Winning Ways with Vegetables He urged soil testing as the first step to success and described methods to improve soil making it rich friable and well nourished with proper amounts His talk with descriptive slides focused on maximizing vegetable production amid forecasts of fewer varieties and less supply in markets He recommended The Home Garden booklet for 50 cents from John Page Vermont Extension agent as spring nears The March Plain Dirt Gardeners meeting will be at the Sloane room Bennington Museum with Rev Kenneth Costin as guest speaker.
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Arthur Roberts
Winston Way
University of Vermont Agronomist
Way
John Page
University of Vermont
Sloane Room
Bennington Museum
Kenneth Costin
Hale Mountain reveals outdoor education and conservation aims
Hale Mountain and Merck Forest offer Vermont teachers a site for hands on outdoor learning. Lean-tos built with student help host classes tracking wildlife and exploring nature. The Hale Mountain Fish and Game Club debates snowmobile bans, open access for non members, and seeks volunteers and ideas while promoting conservation alongside hunting.
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Hale Mountain
Merck Forest
Rupert
Link
Oesterle
Hale Mountain Fish and Game Club
Oesterly
Medical auxiliary plans May ball at St Francis Parish Center
The Bennington County Medical Auxiliary, meeting at Mrs Solon L Rhode s home, plans a May 7 ball titled Shadows at the St Francis Parish Center with Mrs Rhode as overall chairman. Proceeds go to Putnam Memorial Hospital. decorations by Mrs Stuart DuBofs and music by Mrs Roland Smith with a band. Proceeds from a benefit card party go to AMA Educational Research Foundation. The Mt Anthony Union Junior High tours, led by Mrs John McLellan, will run weekly to expose students to Putnam Hospital. The next meeting is March 22.
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Bennington County Medical Auxiliary
Solon L. Rhode
St. Francis Parish Center
Rhode
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Stuart DuBofs
Roland Smith
John Mook
Philip Giddings
AMA Educational Research Foundation
Amaerf
Mt. Anthony Union
Memorial Service for Louise B. Miller of Dorset
Mrs Louise B Miller died Friday at Berkshire Medical Center Pittsfield Mass. A memorial service was held Monday at United Church of Dorset and East Rupert Rev Hal C Miller officiated. Bearers included Timothy Baker Sigmund Buchmayer Malcolm Cooper and grandsons John and James Lasher. Entombment pending spring burial Maple Hill Cemetery Dorset Brewster Funeral Service Manchester Center in charge.
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Louise B. Miller
Dorset
Berkshire Medical Center
Pittsfield
Mass
United Church of
East Rupert
Hal C. Miller
Timothy Baker
Sigmund Buchmayer
Malcolm Cooper
John
James Lasher
Maple Hill Cemetery
Brewster Funeral Service
Manchester Center
Rec Department Winter Carnival schedule set for Feb 19 20
The Bennington Recreation Department announces a two day Winter Carnival featuring skating, ski race, broom hockey, pool activities, ping pong, open skating, and snow sculpture judging. Events run Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with age groups and small entry fees.
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Bennington Recreation Department
Rec Center
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Rec Center Rink
Country Club
Willow Park
Mardi Gras at K of C Hall Sponsored by Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Church hosts its annual winter pre Lenten Mardi Gras at Knights of Columbus Hall on West Main Street. Dance 9 to midnight with Common Courtesy Band after a buffet supper. door prizes and a surprise float are planned. Eiffel Tower display and France posters arrive. tickets $5 at Sacred Heart rectory, Sacred Heart School, Evans' News, and Caron's Store.
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Knights of Columbus
West Main Street
Sacred Heart Church
Common Courtesy
France
Veterans Affairs rep to visit Bennington Armory Feb 16
A state Veterans Affairs office representative will be at the Bennington Armory on February 16 from 8 30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help veterans and dependents with VA benefits or questions. The Elks indoor clam bake is February 12 with ticket pickup and payment due by February 10. The SVC Alumni meeting is tonight at 7 30 at the college at 8386 136 West Main St Bennington.
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State Veterans’ Affairs Office
Bennington Armory
SVC
Elks
Bird Count Scheduled This Weekend
The yearly cardinal tufted titmouse and mockingbird census will be held Saturday and Sunday February 12 and 13. Participants report observations from anywhere in Bennington County to Marian Vince or Jeanne Helft by Sunday's end. The census aids a regional study of northward range extension. last year’s participation was down.
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Bennington County
Marian Vince
Jeanne Helft
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Hale Mountain Club
Jim White
Catamount
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Bermuda
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Holy Cross Novitiate
Bennington
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England
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Frank Gartland
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Pisa
Zurich
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Assisi
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London
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Rec Department
Armour Star
Franks
Tom Otero
VFW Post 1332
Dan Colette
ADV
Bennington Glass
Mae
U.S
K of C
Safford & Gage Papers
Sacred Heart School
Evans’ News
Caron’s
Thors. & Fri
H. Greenberg
Curran
North Adams
Bennington Briefs
West Main St
KODAK
Main Street
Leahy
Parkas
Ski & Sport Shop
South ST
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