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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1969

Page

7

Five Local Managers Named To New General Cable Division

General Cable Corp. announces a new Power Assembly Products Division headquartered in Williamstown Mass with Daniel B. Miller as general manager. Five long time employees promoted to managerial posts include Michael P. Arnone production standards manager Harvey J. Richard production control manager Joseph R. Fichtl sales administration manager David A. Horton inventory and distribution manager Kirby A. Degnan sales administrator. The division operates Cornish Warren plants and two Michigan units producing electrical cards for appliances and heavy duty cards sold to manufacturers contractors and retailers.

Williamstown Mass Power Assembly Products General Cable Corp Daniel B. Miller Miller General Cable Michael P. Arnone Bennington University of Vermont Harvey J. Richard Pownal Richard Drury High School North Adams U.S. Navy Carol Cooper Joseph R. Fichds Perth Amboy New York University U.S. Army Fichtl Elaine David A. Horton Cornell University Wendy Manhattan Kirby A. Degnan Degnan Pittsfield High School North Adams State College Michaele Dalton New Power Assembly Products Warren Michigan

Snowstorm Triggers Record Day at New England Telephone

A severe snowstorm caused the busiest calling day in New England Telephone Co. history on Monday Feb 10. operators reported 96 percent attendance, 67 off duty volunteers came in, and total calls reached 119000, up 41000 from Christmas 1968.

N.E. Telephone Co Santa Claus New England New England Telephone Co Santa Arthur W.P. Hughes Vermont Brattleboro

Vacation Home Developer Warns About State Red Tape

Whitingham conversation with C W Jarvis of Vacation Lands Development Corp notes a rapid shift in the vacation home market. He cites state laws on advertising and disclosure, urges balancing protection with avoidable red tape, and highlights a trend toward four season, all year homes priced 12000 to 25000 dollars.

Whitingham C.W. Jarvis Vacation Lands Development Corp Whitingham Farms Jarvis New York Vermont Quick Shuffle Sell

Manager Named For Wickes Center Here

Wickes Corp announces Richard F. Buck as manager of the Wickes Lumber and Building Center under construction at 194 North St Bennington. Buck, a Geneva NY native with six years in retail merchandising, joined Wickes in 1966 and completed the management training program at Canandaigua NY. He previously served as assistant manager at Wickes Center Wilkes-Barre PA. Grand opening of Bennington center set for Feb 26 to Mar 1.

The Wickes Corp Richard F. Buck Wickes Lumber and Building Supplies Center North St Bennington Buck Geneva N.Y Wickes Wickes Center Canandaigua Bennington Center Wilkes-Barre

Safe Driver Awards Presented to Four Agway Drivers

GLENMONT N Y four Agway truck operators from Bennington were honored at Schrafft's Motor Inn in Glenmont for accident free driving. Gordon Sweet and James McCoy earned one year each, Virginio Perrotta Jr. two years, and Gerry Gras 14 years. The four are Bennington Petroleum drivers. Gras has 18 years with Agway and recently moved from Oswego. An Agway total of 1250 drivers received awards this month for one to 24 years without accidents.

Glenmont N.Y Agway Bennington Schrafft’s Motor Inn Gordon Sweet James McCoy Virginio Perrotta Jr Gerry Gras Bennington Petroleum Gras Oswego Max’’ Perrotta Sr Agway Petroleum

Vermont Oil Heat Institute Opposes Heating Oil Tax

WOODSTOCK R L Vallee president of the Vermont Oil Heat Institute announced after a board meeting in Woodstock that fuel oil dealers statewide oppose including fuel under the proposed sales tax before the legislature. He said heating oils are as essential as food and medicine and taxing them is not in the public interest. Directors representing all parts of the state urge exemption in the tax program.

Woodstock R.L. Vallee Vermont Oil Heat Institute Vallee

New Cap Tan Color Lab Opens Open House in Bennington

Cap-Tan Color Inc announces an open house this Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. ahead of its Monday grand opening. The Bennington plant, run by Capriola Kape tan and manager Donald Ral na, will offer black and white and color processing and wholesale services to drug, stationery and specialty stores. Regular hours begin Feb 17, 9 to 5:30.

Cap-Tan Color Inc Bennington Michael Capriola Peter Kapetan Donald Ralna Capriola Ben Mont Avenue Kapetan Dinette North Street Bloom’s Photo Supply Inc Springfield Mass Cap-Tan Pako McBeth

Bennington Town Meeting Notice on March 4 1969

The selectmen seek votes on state aid for winter highway maintenance and patrols, raising funds for highways and town debts, tax timing and collection, and other town needs. Ballot items include officer elections, alcohol licenses questions, flood control up to 15000 dollars with a 5 cent tax, and planning for water and sewer. Voting hours 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. at the Elementary School and North Bennington Fire House.

Bennington North Bennington Said Elementary School Street U.S. Army Engineers Roaring Branch

Jobless Rate Jumps to 3.8

MONTPELIER UPI The state's unemployment rate stands at 3.8 per cent as more than 4200 people filed unemployment insurance claims for the week ending Feb 8. The Employment Security Office said changes of more than 10 per cent occurred in three of the 11 local areas. Burlington processed 111 more claims than the prior week. Moderate increases appeared in five districts while White River Junction Rutland Barre Montpelier Bennington Brattleboro and Rutland showed declines.

Brattleboro Rutland

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General Cable Division Jeannette Joseph Fichts David Horton Kirby Degnan Michael Arnone Harvey Richard Middlebury Bethel Bellows Falls Bennnington Burlington Montpelier St. Johnsbury Een Monument Plaza Shopping Center Home Furniture Co Main Bennington, Vt John M. Moore Arlington Vermony Hodgson Arlington Bellemare Interiors Son Beosay Bennington Road Greenberg Main Street Cas Gerald E. Morrissey General Beech St Haynes Kane, Inc Main St Bradford Mon PLAZA Dushanez Furniture Incorporated Bennington, Vermont ELM Street Shell Heating Oil Shell Johnson Oil CO North Bennington Road Dial
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