Bob Smith turns 90 in Bennington honors long service on water board
Robert K. Smith, emeritus water board member in Bennington, marks his 90th birthday and 40 years on the water commission. Born in Bennington on Washington's Birthday, he and wife Maude Taylor observe 61st wedding anniversary. He worked at Allen-A Co and Cooper Knitting, noted as a skilled machinist. He recalls 49 years on the board and praises colleagues, awaiting a court ruling by Judge Ernest W. Gibson. The Smiths' daughter Marjorie Storer was in town for holidays, with grandchildren and a great grandchild among family. He prefers low fuss despite well wishes.
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Putnam Deed of Gift Updated by Summary Judgment
A Vermont town seeks to update the 1912 Bennington water works gift by summary judgment rather than trial. The Bennington County Court allowed the motion, directing stipulations of facts as the case proceeds toward a ruling within six weeks.
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D C visit pressure on executive and legislative branches
Delegation members split for subcommittee hearings and met Senators Kennedy Nelson Cyanaton and Humphrey while Mallary resisted spending and offered no pledge to back impounded funds. a late rally on the Capitol steps was organized by the National Association for Community Development. The town court will weigh gift terms alongside hospital residue and water rate interests in future rulings. Counsel for the hospital is Christopher A. Webber. town counsel Norton Barber with John H. Williams assisting.
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Court decision won’t affect MAUHS election wording
The Mt Anthony Union High School board race slated for February will not change under the Supreme Court ruling loosening one man one vote rules. Attorney Eugene V. Clark said the current district voting system remains in place and unchanged, despite some candidates’ complaints about at large votes for district residents.
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Hospital Notes Admissions Include Several Bennington Names
Hospital notes list admissions Sarah Towsley and Frances Sytner among others from Shellsbury Hoosick Falls and Bennington. Discharges include D o n n gs Buck Kathleen Croft Rose Myers from Bennington Manchester Petersburg N Y and Burton Boisse. Births record a son to Mr and Mrs Ronald Herrington on Gore Road February 21 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Peter Harrington of Bennington Mobile Park on February 21.
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Manchester
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Petersburg
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Fifth draft of land plan gains support in House
MONTPELIER Vermont lawmakers praised the fifth version of attorney Jonathan Brownells land capability and development plan. Rep John Meaker warned of amendments while Gov Salmors strong support backed the plan. Brownell said the bill mirrors Environmental Board platt with changes for prime farmland sales and compensation rules for landowners.
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Governor urges leniency on marijuana possession in Vermont
Governor Thomas P. Salmon says marijuana possession is a relatively minor offense and should not be met with harsh penalties. He told reporters he discussed Rep. Ray Vance’s tough sentencing bill and endorsed Vermont’s existing drug enforcement, while a public hearing was set for the bill before the House Judiciary Committee.
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BSD Board rejects exit interviews for leaving teachers
The Sennington School District board decided not to require exit interviews with departing teachers despite urging from Joseph Carroll and Marion Smith. Chair Richard Sleeman argued interviews are unnecessary, noting resignation letters are read in open or closed sessions and that teachers should approach the board if issues arise. Board members and directors questioned the proposal, with Bernard Winslow calling it akin to forcing uncomfortable steps for adults.
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Bloodmobilers top quota again with 183 red pints
Residents of the Bennington area again topped the quota as the Red Cross Bloodmobile visited the First Baptist Church. A total of 183 pints were donated with Eagle Square contributing the most donors at 20, followed by Union Carbide and Bi Lubricating among others.
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Alfred Rathman
Paul Watson
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Alfred Rice
George Alwood
Arthur Murphy
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Dean Hanson
Arthur Muchmore
Carroll Killen
William Eddington
Leroy Marsden
George Kerbs
William Peat
Josie McKeon
Franklin Jones
Ferlinand Mayer
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Gray
Ann Barber
James Merchowicz
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