Vermont Meet in Woodstock Marks Jersey Breeders First in State
The American Jersey Breeders Association sets its annual meeting in Woodstock from June 17 to 23, the first time the group convenes in Vermont, announced by a field representative after the Vermont Farm Show. At St. Michael's College Winooski Park, Rev. Armand Couture, S.S.E., is named Supervisor of Foreign Students as 65 foreigners from 18 countries join 16 week English programs. In Barre, M. J. Framberger of the American Dairy Association warns dairymen of dairy substitutes invading the milk market, urging preparation for a synthetic influx amid misinformation and scare headlines. The SBA approves a 220000 loan to Thermal Wire of America in South Hero, the largest direct SBA loan to a Vermont firm, to expand capacity and working capital.
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Woodstock
American Jersey Breeders Association
Vermont
Washington
Small Business Administration
George D. Aiken
R-Vi
Thermal Wire of America, Inc
South Hero
Aiken
Thermal Wire
Barre
M. J. Framberger
American Dairy Association
Framberger
Vermont lawmakers seek rock salt storage survey
In Montpelier legislators urge Public Works Commissioner Poeter to inspect storage facilities for rock salt. Senator James Oakes proposes eliminating a three bid split by buying from a single supplier if storage exists, while Chief Engineer Bishop notes that more space could ensure salt supply.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Highway Department
William Poeter
James Oakes
R-Windham
Arthur D. Bishop
Jackie Kennedy Plans Colorful Asia Tour in March
Jacqueline Kennedy will spend March abroad on a semi official tour of India and Pakistan. She travels with sister Princess Lee Radziwill and will visit seven Indian cities and both Karachi and Rawalpindi in Pakistan before reaching the Khyber Pass. The trip features color pomp and oriental ceremony with a reporters and photographers corps along.
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Washington
Jacqueline Kennedy
India
Pakistan
Khyber Pass
Himalayas
Karachi
Rawalpindi
Kennedy
Princess Lee Radziwill
London
Funeral for James A Coulter Held at First Baptist Church
The funeral for James A Coulter of Scott Street produce manager at the local A and P store who died suddenly Friday morning will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m at the First Baptist Church. Rev H Glenn Payne pastor will officiate joined by Rev Thomas Street formerly of Williamstown Mass now of the Old First Church.
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James A. Coulter
Scott Street
First Baptist Church
H. Glenn Payne
Coulter
Thomas Street
Williamstown
Mass
Old First Church
Fred A Foster 67 Cambridge native dies at home
Fred A Foster of Cambridge Cambridge-Lauderdale Road died unexpectedly Monday at his home. He served in the Mexican Campaign and World War I and was a member of Co. M Hoosick Falls National Guard Capt. Maxson Post American Legion Vigilante Lodge IOOF. Survived by wife Gertrude Zeto Foster a daughter Dan Hover a son Allan Foster sister Miss Margaret Foster grandson Stephen Foster Funeral held at O K Spurr Funeral Home Cambridge interment Woodland Cemetery in spring.
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Cambridge
N.Y
Fred A. Foster
Washington County Highway Dept
Cambridge-Lauderdale Road
White Creek
Co. M
Hoosick Falls
Gertrude Zeto Foster
Dan Hover
Essex Junction
Allan Foster
Eagle Bridge
Margaret Foster
Stephen Foster
O.K
RegionalAirportAdvocacy For Bennington And Vermont
A Vermont columnist urges Bennington to pursue a regional airport with a 4000 foot runway to attract industry and improve transport. The piece argues for centralized facilities over many small fields, cites state bond options, and highlights needs for plans, services, and education to support aviation.
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Springfield’s
Bennington
Pownals Sets Third Card Party With Separate Tables
The North Pownal PT Club and Fire Department Auxiliary sponsor a firehouse card party tomorrow at 8 PM. New feature will separate adults and children tables with prizes for both groups. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Louis Buck hosted about 15 guests for Marcia Buck’s 14th birthday with games skits and an Italian style supper. Rev James H Bagley preaches Feb 18 on God speaking. Student Prayer Day and Youth Fellowship meet Sunday at 7 PM.
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North Pownal
Parent-Teacher Club
Fire Department
Louis Buck
Marcia
Buck
James H. Bagley
Wilmington Town Meeting to Vote on Sewer Funds and Merger
Voters will decide if Wilmington applies for federal planning funds for a proposed $264,000 sewage treatment plant and whether to merge the village with the town under 1959 act provisions. The meeting also covers school overcrowding study, Australian ballot for merger, and several town officer elections including selectmen and school directors.
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Wilmington
Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency
Vermont Water Resources Board
Deerfield
General Assembly
Fred Thomas
Board of Selectmen
Ruth Streeter
Selectmen
Guy Nido Jr
Leonard Brown
Bennington
Bennington Briefs and Local Updates
Edward E. Rood of Bennington Post 13 American Legion is a patient at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Joseph Handy from Rutland will visit the Bennington State Employment Service office Monday 1 to 2 30 p.m. Iron Kettle Weekend Special roast Young Tom turkey with sides priced at 1.85. Iron Kettle Restaurant closes Monday Feb 19 instead of Thursday this week only. Bellemare's reports a large foam throw pillow shipment with zippered covers in round and square styles and multiple colors.
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Edward E. Rood
Bennington
American Legion
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Joseph Handy
Rutland
The
State Employment Service
Iron Kettle
Bellemare’s
Polygraphic experts to discuss growth at Bennington club
The Industrial Management Club of the Bennington Area YMCA meets at Mt. Anthony Country Club for its monthly dinner. The Polygraphic Co. of America speakers include VP Robert C. Watson and plant manager Frank P. Arbolino. State official Michael Rousseau talks about Vermont education programs.
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Industrial Management Club
Bennington Area
YMCA
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Polygraphic Co. of America
Polygraphic Co
Robert C. Watson
Frank P. Arbolino
Polygraphic
Michael Rousseau
Vermont State Department of Education
Ivan DeMercado
John Cleary
Bijur Lubricating Corp
William E. Durnan
Leo J. Reisenberg
Charles Watson
Vermont highway workers admit gifts from contractors
Bates testifies that some Vermont Department of Highways employees accepted Christmas gifts from contractors bidding on road projects despite a department ban. Bates said cigars, cigarettes, fruit and cheese under $10 were given, and he noted Commissioner Poeter had issued a policy requiring gifts to be returned.
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Montpelier
Highway Department
Vermont
Lee D. Bates
Bates
William Poeter
James Oakes
Poeter
Farm children no fitter than city youths in Vermont
Vermont Education Department released results from a six month survey of public school fitness programs showing farm youths as out of shape as urban pupils. Commissioner A John Holden noted tests in 75 of 263 school districts found failure rates from 5 to 80 percent and cited the need for accelerated physical education, especially at the elementary level where one PE instructor serves 2 217 pupils.
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Montpelier
Department of Education
Vermont
A. John Holden
Holden
North Korea reports 1961 fish catch of 700000 tons
Communist North Korea says 1961 fish harvest reached 700000 tons, 130000 more than last year, according to the New China News Agency.
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Tokyo
North Korea
New China News Agency
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Northern Farms Cooperative
New England Milk Producers Association
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