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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1966
Page
3
A personal winter tale recounts a novice's snowshoe outing in Searsburg Vermont. After a clumsy start, balance improves as bending the toe holes unlock proper foot motion. The author ends by encouraging others to try snowshoes, noting a pleasant moonlit return and a stormy two inch powder finish.
Marion Harris Extension Agent notes Medicare information sessions on Feb 17 at 1 30 p m North Bennington Library Hall and Mar 3 at 1 30 p m Manchester Depot Legion Auxiliary Hall with Raymond Bender from the Social Security Office. Deadline to sign up is March 31 1966 for July 1 benefits.
A government survey in London reports a growing brain drain with 1,200 doctors emigrating to other countries in 1964 while only 300 left Britain. The data highlights concerns over local shortages in medical expertise and the appeal of international opportunities.
Robert P. Mc Laughlin of Springfield, son of William P. and Mrs. Mc Laughlin, aims to be Springfield March election trustee of parks and recreation. A former Bennington High School faculty member, he works since 1951 in Fellows Gear Shaper engineering. He and wife Alison Hayes have three children. He has deep local involvement including youth recreation and Boy Scouts roles.
Speakers include James Gavagan of The Banner now with The Conservationist in New York speaking at a three day Albany conference of the Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Feb 20 21 with a focus on natural resources and water pollution. Also lists a Lenten cheese encyclopedia update and weekly school lunch menus across several schools with dates and meal items.
Miss Patricia Prandini, a first year student at Bennington College, appeared in The Southern Courier Montgomery Alabama in a photo within a page about radio station operations. The local girl is employed during the college's Non-Resident Term and also authored a by-line story in the previous weekend edition.
Modern technology blends with traditional skills in bread making. A Barre resident shares tips on rising dough using TV heat to maintain about 80 to 85 degrees, keeping bowls clean and dry, avoiding greasing dough or bowls, and covering with a moist cloth and plastic to prevent drying out.
Burlington notes high intensity lamps provide bright portable light but vary in danger. Experts say check Underwriters Laboratories label, read before buying, and pick adjustable, stable lamps. Proper bulb choice prevents fires and blown fuses. ensure replaceable fuse or breaker and good overall lighting with minimal shadows.
The Bennington Banner lists home and motor carrier delivery, United Press International news use, and subscription pricing for various radii. It notes the Bennington address at 425 Main St and postage details, with rate structures for local Vermont and nationwide options.
Recipes judged as outstanding by Anna M Wilson University of Vermont Extension nutritionist feature baked goods from the Vermont Farm Show. Includes breads and cakes with directions for mixing baking times and temperatures and notes on flavors such as lemon and brown bread texture.
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