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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1974

Page

3

UVM Trustees Eye Non-State Tuition Rise in 1975 Budget

University of Vermont trustees review a 53 million dollar fiscal 1975 operating budget with a proposed 100 dollar increase in out-of-state tuition next fall. The plan seeks 11.5 million in state funds and faces a June vote. President Andrews cites rising cost factors and an 8 percent salary pool as key budget drivers.

Burlington UPI University of Vermont Appropriations Committee Vermont House Edward C. Andrews Andrews

Obituaries for Orville Holcomb and Clinton Beswick

Obituary notices report the death of Orville L Holcomb 69 of Peru a longtime Hale Co East Arlington employee who died at Springfield Convalescent Center. He is survived by three sons a daughter and a sister with funeral plans at Adams Funeral Home Chester. Burial follows at North Cemetery Peru. Clinton E Beswick 50 Ludlow died at the White River Junction VA Hospital with funeral services in Ludlow and spring burial in Pleasantview Cemetery. He was a WWII Army veteran and survived by his wife stepsons and stepdaughters and several siblings.

Orville Holcomb Orville Holcomb Peru Hale Co East Arlington Springfield Convalescent Center Mt. Holly Edward L Cora Monroe) Holcomb Elsie Felton Orville Jr Manchester Carl D George O Clinton, Conn Cora Elizabeth Holcomb Florence Holcomb Rose Felton Clinton Adams Funeral Home Chester Gary Wehrwein Second Congregational Church of Londonderry North Cemetery Clinton E. Beswick Ludlow Gordon Beswick Bennington Veteran’s Administration White River Junction Pleasantview Cemetery Herbert and Mary Russell) Beswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Lois Hyland John William Pelkey Lebanon N.H Myrna Garrity Gail Emery West Lebanon Ruby Smith Ina Butler Cavendish Birdelle Carrara Cuttingsville Edna King Keene

Walsh Hall Arlington unite in marriage at St Margaret Marys

Melinda Sue Hall and Kevin Michael Walsh, both of Arlington, were married February 9 at St. Margaret Marys Roman Catholic Church. Officiants were Rev. Michael A. Demasi and Rev. John Geer. The ceremony featured traditional music and a venetian lace gown with mantilla. The couple, Arlington Memorial High School graduates, plans a northern Vermont wedding trip and will live in Arlington.

Bennington Briefs Community group meetings and bowling results

Vermont State Police Auxiliary meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Shaftsbury barracks conference room. Bennington Rural Fire Department Auxiliary meets tonight at 7 30 at Beech Street Firehouse. American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 8 p m at Senior Citizens Community House on BenMont Avenue. Senior Citizens bowling Friday afternoon at Bennington Lanes. Irene O Grady and Bernadette Sausville tie 155 for ladies single. O Grady leads triple with 426. Arthur Lauzon tops men with 185 single and 419 triple. Mid Town Bowl Vacation Special Feb 18 22 1 p m to 5 p m daily 3 games for 1 adv. Shea Agency Inc life insurance ad. ADV.

Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks Bennington American Legion Auxiliary Senior Citizens Community House BenMont Avenue Bennington Lanes Irene O’grady Bernadette Sausville O’grady Arthur Lauzon

Wilcox Pratico rites in Arlington Vermont marriage

Linda S Wilcox daughter of Arnold K Wilcox Arlington wed Randall S Pratico son of Pat Pratico Rutland Grandview Acres on Feb 2 at St Margaret Mary's Arlington Noontime Nuptial Mass officiated by Rev St John the Baptist North Bennington Cousin Donald Keough soloist with Louise Gauthier organist Bride wore Alencon lace peau de soie gown with chapel train veil camelot headpiece bouquet of pink roses white carnations ivy and baby’s breath Bridesmaids Pamela Wickenden Shaftsbury Terry Laskey Arlington Barbara McGonigle Manasquan N J Junior bridesmaid Jennifer Thompson Shaftsbury Flower girl Jill Wicken den Shaftsbury Best man David Pratico Rutland Ushers Kevin Pratico Rutland John Wilcox Arlington David Wood Castleton Ringbearer Marc Patrice Rutland Paradise Restaurant Bennington music by Bill Hart Orchestra Bride and groom both Castleton State College graduates former Arlington resident couple now living in Rutland.

Marion Hall Arlington Mary Jeanne Marino Beverly Zimmer Ann Marie Hall Alfred Marino Patrick Thompson Jerome Sargood Jr Keith Jennings Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall Manchester Larry Clayton Barbara Tyrell Bernie Davis Tammy Jennings Arlington Memorial High School University of Vermont Johnson State College Joseph Walsh Vermont Linda S. Wilcox Arnold K. Wilcox Randall S. Pratico Pat Pratico Grandview Acres Rutland St. Margaret Mary’s Church Michael A. Demasi St. John the Baptist Church North Bennington Donald Keough Louise Gauthier Terry Wilcox

Waite-Davies Wedding Details Note Attendants and Music

John Mook provided guitar music as brother-in-law to the groom. Chris Campbell from Lakewood Ohio was maid of honor and James Magee of Brooklyn New York served as best man. A reception followed at the clubhouse.

John Mook Chris Campbell Lakewood Ohio James Magee Brooklyn N.Y

Bennington Engagement for Tammy McConnell and Steve Martin

Mr and Mrs Bernard Rougeau of Morse Trailer Park Bennington announce the engagement of their daughter Tammy McConnell to Steve Martin son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Martin of Hunt Street Bennington The couple plan a June wedding at Sacred Heart Church with Tammy a June graduate of Mt Anthony Union High School Steve employed at the Pownal Tannery and attending Bennington schools

Bernard Rougeau Morse Trailer Park Bennington Tammy McConnell Steve Martin Raymond Martin Hunt St Miss McConnell Mt. Anthony Union High School Pownal

Wymans mark 45th wedding anniversary in Manchester

Mr and Mrs Joseph C Wyman of Arlington celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a Feb 3 surprise party at the Eagles club rooms in Manchester. About 150 relatives attended, hosted by their sons Frederic D of Manchester and Clarence J of Dorset. The couple received a money tree and gifts. a buffet was provided with help from the Eagles and VFW Women’s Auxiliary. The cake was made by Mrs Ralph Parker and the Weymans were wed January 31 1929 at Manchester Baptist Church by Rev Turner.

Manchester Joseph C. Wyman Arlington Eagles Club Rooms Frederic D Clarence J Dorset Eagles Women’s Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Wyman Ralph Parker Wymans Manchester Baptist Church Turner

UVM Sues Charlotte Over Tax Exempt Land Claim

The University of Vermont sues the town of Charlotte asking the Chittenden County Court to declare a school land parcel tax exempt. Charlotte contends UVM owes over $1,900 in back taxes dating to 1969.

Burlington UPI University of Vermont Charlotte University Chittenden UVM

Pact Gives Governor Emergency Powers With Advisory Panel

Vermont negotiators reach a compromise to grant Gov. Salmon broad energy crisis powers. A six member oversight panel would be advisory, appointed by the legislature with veto power over special gubernatorial actions, aiming to balance power while preserving executive authority.

Cheney Senate Vermont

UVM lauded for energy conservation example

Burlington report cites University of Vermont as an energy conservation model. Forrest E. Orr lauding the university notes the governor's energy commission acknowledgment. Efforts include lowering thermostats and switching to a four day class week to heat buildings minimally from Friday afternoon to Tuesday morning.

Burlington University of Vermont Forrest E. Orr Edward C. Andrews Jr Orr

Bennington Graduate Completes Army Training

Pvt. Ernest F. Betit son of Mr and Mrs Francis Betit of 222 Gage St Bennington and a 1973 Mt Anthony Union High School graduate has finished eight weeks of basic training at Fort Dix eight weeks of infantry training at Fort Polk and is stationed in Honolulu Friends may contact him by writing Pvt Ernest F Betit 009-40-0320 Company F 1-14th Infantry 2nd BDE 25th Infantry Division APO SF 46225

Ernest F. Betit Francis Betit Gage St Bennington Mt. Anthony Union High School Fort Dix Fort Polk Louisiana Honolulu 14Th Infantry 25Th Infantry Division APO

Truck Crashes and Vehicle Fires Reported Around Shaftsbury

Several crashes and a motor home fire were reported by police across Shaftsbury and nearby towns. A Shaftsbury man suffered a cut lip when his pickup left Ore Bed Road and struck a tree after allegedly being forced by a westbound vehicle. A motor home on Route 7 in East Dorset burned but could not be saved. A two-vehicle collision on Route 67 near Shaftsbury totaled a 1965 Buick and a 1969 Ford with no injuries. A rear-end collision on Route 7 in Shaftsbury damaged a 1970 Jeep Commander and a 1972 Volkswagen Fastback with minor injuries or damage.

Shaftsbury Bennington John M. Nelson Nelson Route 7 East Dorset Robert Brown Syosset Long Island Barry F. Buck Carolyn M. Spencer Spencer Gregory W. Marsha Peter Durand Winooski Marsha Durand

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UVM Trustees New England Maine Connecticut Massachusetts Walsh-Hall St. Margaret Mary’s Melinda Sue _ Hall Clifton E. Hall Kevin Michael Walsh George M. Walsh St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church John Geer Federated Church of Humphrey Winn Phillip Elwell Venice Bennington Briefs Shea Agency Inc ADV North Street Mr. and Mrs Andrick Donald J. Waite Lynn Elisse Davies Garfield Davies Swarthmore Joseph Waite Mt. Anthony Country Club McConneLl-Martin Main St Bennington, Vermont Bellemare & Sand Northside Drive Paul Revere United States International Silver Company Meriden, Connecticut Jewelers Main Street American Gem Society
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