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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1968
Page
10
Milton R Bass notes declining attendance in the Pittsfield Mass Community Concert Association and many groups. He cites fraternal, social, church, and civic memberships dropping by up to half in five years, with one large group shrinking from 1,200 to 700 members.
The text notes most stay home to watch television rather than attend meetings. It claims live broadcasts of events like films from Saigon and Olympic coverage feel ultrareal, cites a record 5 hours 42 minutes average daily TV use in U.S. homes, and identifies the 12 to 34 age group as the largest audience segment.
Hollywood reports Darren McGavin, after turning down long runs, signs a new NBC series The Outsider produced by Roy Huggins at Universal. He plays David Ross a mortal ex convict and loner whose case keeps viewers hooked as networks push higher budget shows.
Citizens caucus warn villagers to meet at the Vermont State Armory on February 20 1968 to nominate candidates for village office and handle other business. Old Bennington Zoning Commission schedules March 6 1968 public hearing at the Old Academy Library to discuss a zoning amendment with copies available from the village clerk. Beagle puppies ad offers three nine week olds, contact at 447 7948. Beagle's General Store Shaftsbury lists hours and groceries.
Bennington Lanes announces opening Monday with Friday hours 3 p.m. to late night and Saturday 9 a.m. start. Sunday opening at 1 p.m. Moonlight Bowling will be held every Friday night.
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