Former Manchester Town Manager asserts he was not fired
James L. Woodard, former Manchester Vermont town manager, mails residents his version of events surrounding his resignation effective March 27 1970. He accuses selectmen of petty grievances and alleges misrepresentation by press and town leaders, defending the town manager system and urging residents to recognize his administration’s work.
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Manchester Town
James L. Woodard
Manchester
Joe Swayze
Woodard
Manchester Selectmen
Selectmen
Manchester Center
Vermont
Arlington
Stanford Zecher Jr
Arlington arts and community notices for March meeting and Easter Seals drive
Arlington residents socialize with Gerald Monroe and Frank Laba Jr. Andre Rogers joins for a brief visit as Jeanne Marie Monroe stays with grandparents. Rock Rogers to entertain at Arlington AARP meeting March 3 7 30 pm at the Community House with Irish poems readings and songs. Easter Seals drive underway led by Mrs Ellery Lawrence Sunderland volunteers to mail seals and raise funds for physical therapy and child support. Arlington Rescue Squad reports 5 to 6 calls monthly. exploring state match funding. First Aid classes Tuesdays 7 30 pm at the Community House.
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Gerald Monroe
Greenfield Center
N.Y
Frank Labadie Jr
Andre Rogers
Jeanne Marie Monroe
Andre
Rock Rogers
Arlington
Rock R. Rogers
American Association of Retired Persons
St. Patrick’s Day
O’rogers
Ellery Lawrence
Sunderland
Independence
Lawrence
Arlington Rescue Squad
Local church service and Grange events announced
South Cambridge Service at United Methodist Church listed 11 30 a m services with Rev Oswald A Muller in charge. Sunday School at 10 30 a m. Scrap paper drop at church shed. Pleasant Valley Grange to hold annual public ham supper on Saturday Feb 28 with tickets on sale. Members urged to meet Friday for a work meeting. Cambridge area branch of Woman's National Farm and Garden Association planning a bus trip to the New York Flower Show on Monday March 9. Grange meeting featured an apple pie contest won by Vivian Borden with second and third place entries. Pie entries to Pomona Grange March 21. February theme noted. program included poems, talks on drug issue, a history quiz and a song. Next meeting March 6 preceded by covered dish supper at 7 p m.
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United Methodist Church
Oswald A. Muller
Pleasant Valley Grange
Cambridge - Area
Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association
New York
Ray Wetherby
Dorothy Johansen
Rodney Brownell
Grange
Vivian Borden
Vera Mae Trinkle
Hazel Welling
Drawing the Line Dear Party Line
A parent seeks guidance on setting boundaries for a 16 year old daughter dating while noting her departure from earlier independence. The writer describes a new tension with her teen, a similarly aged boyfriend with a driver’s license, and differing parental rules. The letter requests practical advice on curfews, supervision, and preserving authority without pushing the teen toward rebellion.
Great Waste Dear Party Line Drug Abuse and Youth Message
A lament on Russian rhetoric about burying Americans and Reds. It condemns drug abuse among teens and warns of long term consequences. The speaker urges young people to avoid drugs to protect future families and prevent suffering.
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Reds
Vacation Week Reflections From Party Line
Dear Party Liners this is vacation week and I admit I enjoy doing less and feeling more optimistic about promises. The more time I have the less I accomplish and the alarm rings unanswered. I admit it is wasteful to phone read or plan and even reading a light novel feels sinful. My spirit moves slowly and April vacation offers a backstop to work.
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Gramma
Spoiling by Grandmother Provokes Parenting Strain
A reader pleads for help as grandmother spoils a crying baby by rocking to sleep whenever left with her. The mother plans a semi schedule to ease strain, while grandmother resists scheduling and expects continued soothing each night. The note highlights tension over baby care norms and family boundaries.
Help for Deciding When an Elderly Relative Lacks Care
An earnest plea seeks compassionate guidance from readers who have faced the pain of recognizing when an aged parent can no longer manage affairs. The writer and spouse describe impaired mental and physical powers, resistance from the elderly, and the dilemma of seeking guardianship only through a physician’s declaration of incompetence. They ask for experiences and humane approaches.
A Plea for Easy, Undemanding Friendship
Maggie asks how to handle friendships dominated by generosity and debt. She wonders how to relax the dynamic, stop feeling obligated, and enjoy friends for their own sake without constant tit for tat.
Extrasensory Perception Curiosity About a Second Sight
A reader expresses surprise and curiosity about ESP in daily life. They report experiences of distant sensing, such as phone calls or visits when thinking of someone, and believe the phenomenon is awe inspiring and harmless. They seek more information on ESP.
Party Line Letters From Readers On Family Interests
Readers share notes on family matters and daily life in a correspondence column. Submissions welcome but subject to space limits and suitability for publication.
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Banner
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Zecher
Deer Meadow Road
Mr. Zecher
Route 7
Skyline Drive
Mr. Bryant
Johnson Bridge
Helene Thompson
Kroehler
Lane
Black and Bross
Johnson-Carper
Main ST
Bennington, VT
DIAL
South Cambridge
Margaret Aiken
Grange Pie
Ernest Trinkle
Pearl Brownell
Marilyn Robinson
Borden
Pomona Grange
Granville School
Elton Borden
Jane Parks
Ida
Bennington
By Jean Wassick
Jean
Ingly
Give
Maggie
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