Southern Vermont MS fund drive nets over $2881
Russell Weston of the Southern Vermont Chapter National Multiple Sclerosis Society announced results from the October 1972 Hope Chest Campaigns in Bennington and Manchester Dorset. Total receipts reached 2681.99 with 80 percent allocated to local education and patient needs while 40 percent supports national research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorset— Russell Weston
Edairman
Southern
Vermont
National
Bennington County
Manchester-Dorset
Bennington
National Headquarters
Southern Vermont
Weston
Dorset
Gina Camp
Laura Burnham
Manchester
Lyndall Proctor
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Grimes Hill Rd
Newfane
Co op manager stunned by interest rate jump
Walter Cook, manager of the Vermont Electric Cooperative in Johnson, says a Nixon-ordered rise in Rural Electrification Administration financing from 2 to 5 percent is a severe blow. He questions presidential authority and urges Congress to reclaim constitutional powers while the coop seeks a rate hike from the Public Service Board and reevaluates policy for new customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Congress
Public Service Board
Fulbright slams U S reaction to Sweden bombing critique
Senator J William Fulbright D Ark says the administrations response to Sweden criticism of American bombing in North Vietnam was childish and immature He argues the United States unfairly lashes out at a smaller nation after diplomatic rebukes from Swedish Prime Minister Olaf Palme in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Sweden
North Vietnam
Senate Foreign Relations Comittee
United States
Olaf Paling
Fulbright
Robbers Foiled At Santa Catalina Convent
Four thieves surprised and tied up the night watchman at Santa Catalina Convent then tried to force the main door. A cleaner warned the nuns who appeared in force and frightened the raiders away, according to Cifra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamplona
Spain
UPI
Santa Catalina Convent
Cifra
Mayday hoax prompts FAA alert in Rutland area
A bogus distress call attracted police attention as a planned Bennington Planning Commission meeting on North Branch Street extension raised concerns. The 16 year old tape recorded the alleged pilot’s mayday, echoing prior Christmas and New Year hoaxes that sparked large search efforts. no investigations have begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Davidson
Rutland
Burlington
Davidson
Tufts Corners
FAA
Funeral Rites for Moran and Hoorens at Sacred Heart Church
The funeral for Bev J Moran of Union Street was held at Sacred Heart Church with Rev Joseph Quinn officiating. Bearers included Alfred Marcoux and other Marcoux family members. Entombment planned at Park Lawn Chapel with spring burial in the cemetery. A second Mass for Theodore Hoorens followed at Sacred Heart Church with Rev Henry Bourgeois officiating and Rosary prayers recited. entombment also planned at Park Lawn Chapel for spring burial.
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Bev J. Moran
Park Law Chapel
Theodore Hoorens
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Sacred, Heart Church
Henry Bourgeois
C.S
Gibney, Haynes& Kane
Paul Doyle
Didier Sinonot
John Campbell
Kenneth Callahan
Bourgeoiis
Park Lawn Chapel
Hinsdillyie “Cemetery
Bennington District Court clears several defendants
In a Tuesday district court session Judge John P. Morrissey sentenced David A. Pello to three months for marijuana and six more for petty larceny. Others pleaded guilty or not guilty to charges including DWI, theft, and public intoxication with varying bail, fines, and recognizance releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Pello
Bennington
Shaftsbury
John P. Morrissey
Donald Telford
Eagle Bridge
John Bushee
West Sandgate
Virginia Bushee
Charles Cook
Taylor Rentals
Richard Butler
Sunderland
Lucille Morse
Paul ¥. Gosselin
Edward L. Levesque
Hennington
Funeral Held for William B. Shea Sr. in St Francis de Sales
The funeral for William B. Shea Sr retired banker farmer town and village treasurer and World War I veteran was held at St Francis de Saley Church. Bearers were grandsons James S Shea Jr Donald F Shea Jr Stephen Shea Jeffrey P Remington Christopher J Remington and H Glenn Remington III. Honorary bearers were First Vermont Bank & Trust officers Burton W Potter Herbert Gall Charles Fienberg Robert Schtale Armando Lampran and John Clawson. Mr Shea was vice president of the bank at retirement in 1962. A Rosary was recited Saturday night led by Msgr Flanagan with Knights of Columbus Council 307. Entombment was in Park Lawn Chapel with burial in spring. He resided at 921 Ein St and died Friday at Albany Medical Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Shea
Farmer Town
St. Francis de Saley
Francis H. Flanagan
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
James S. Shea Jr
Donald F. Shea Jr
Stephen Shea
Jeffrey P. Remington
Christopher J. Remington
H. Glenn Remington
Burton
W. Potter
Herbert Gall
Charles Fienberg
Robert Schtale
Aremand Lampran
John Clawson
First Vermont Bank & Trust Company
Shea
Flanagen
Knights of Columbus Council
Park Lawn Chapel
Ein St
Albany Medical Center
Senior Citizens Bowling Highlights at Bennington Lanes
In Bennington last week Mrs. Mabel Costantino led senior bowling with a high single of 148 and high triple of 392 while Gerard Morix topped the men with 161 and 433. The Senior Citizens Club meets Monday at the Methodist Church with a speaker on aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Lanes
Mabel Costantino
Gerard Morix
Senior Citizens Club
Methodist Church
ZBA Hearing Tonight on Bennington Gift Shop Appeal
The Bennington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 7:20 PM at the town building to act on an appeal by Peter H. Schaad of 60 Wear Road to alter two barns on the south side of Route 9 for a gift shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Branch Street
Bennington Planning Commission
Kennon Morse
Commission
Bennington
Truck driver freed after arm stuck in gas tank
Gary Kellstrom, driving a diesel truck on the Harbor Freeway, reached into a gas tank to feel fuel per dispatcher. His arm became jammed to the shoulder, Firemen needed 15 minutes to cut the tank mouth and lubricate his arm before he could be freed. He was treated and released from a hospital.
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Los Angeles
Opi
Gary Kellstrom
Harbor Freeway
Kellstrom
Kellstror
Memorial Notices for Murphy and Shaw in Pittsfield and Hoosick
William Edward Murphy 72 of 48 Brown St Pittsfield Mass died Friday at Hillcrest Hospital Born in Shaltsbury he lived in North Adams 80 years moved to Pittsfield 18 years ago He was a city fireman in North Adams for 28 years retiring in 1955 Survived by wife Mary Birazeau three sons Donald F Pittsfield Lawrence J North Adams William E Jr of Williamstown a brother Dennis Lebanon Ore five grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral held Saturday at 10 30 a m at Dery Funeral Home Pittsfield with Liturgy of Christian Burial in St Marys Church Burial in Southview Cemetery North Adams Also funeral of Harry B Shaw Hoosick N Y died Friday at Putnam Memorial Hospital held this afternoon at his residence with entombment in Maple Grove Cemetery Hoosick Falls He husband of the late Florence Holmes leaves three daughters Mrs Albert Reiner Mrs Mildred Morgan both of Troy N Y Mrs Ade Cronk Cambridge NY one son Oliver Shaw Hoosick a half sister Mrs Walter Jeyden West Hartford Conn six grandsons Memorial contributions may be made to the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad
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William Edward Murphy
Brown St
Pittsfield
Mass
Hillcrest Hospital
Shaltsbury
North Adams
Mary Birazeau
Donald F
Pitts Feld
Lawrence J
William E. Jr
Williamatown
Dennis
Lebanon
Ore
Dery Funeral Home
St. Mary's Church
Southview Cemetery
Harry B. Shaw
Johnson Hill Road
Hoosick
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Maple Grove Cemetery
Hoosick Falls
Shaw
Florence Holmes
Albert Reiner
Mildred. Morgan
Troy
N.Y
Ade Cronk
Cambridge
Oliver Shaw
Vermont seeks 1973 Mother of the Year nominations
The Vermont Mother of the Year contest nears deadline February 1 with nominations and supporting material due for judges. Barre mother Mrs Richard A Bottamini urged community groups to nominate candidates, with local winners advancing to Montpelier and then national Denver competition in May.
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Barre
Vermont
Richard A. Bottamini
Montpelier
Denver
Vermont Mothers Committee
Ann Winter
Tremont St
Emery to get SBA post in Vermont
State Community Affairs Commissioner David Emery of Barre Town is likely to be named Small Business Administration director for Vermont to succeed the late William Geary. He has Gov. Deane Davis aide confirms the decision was made last week with Sen. George Aiken recommending him for the $15,000 annual post. Emery, 63, is a Maine native with long service in state government. Recycling report shows 2,582 pounds of paper and 4a pounds of metal cans collected for reclaim, glass shipments halted due to no glass-crushing help.
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Agency of Development and Community Affairs
Bennington Plans 1 Million Dollar Loan and Reinvestments
The town will borrow 1 million dollars to anticipate 1973 expenses from First Vermont Bank and Trust and reinvest 200000 in certificates of deposit. Rates from First Vermont 3.4 percent, Catamount National 3.48 percent, Vermont National 3.6 percent. Reinvestments aim to reduce borrowing costs by about 4000 to 5000 dollars. Edward R. Lamb presented quotations and outlined reinvestment timing for February and March.
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Bennington
First Vermont Bank and Trust
First Vermont
Edward R. Lamb
Catamount National Bank
Vermont National
First
Vermont
de. Lamb
Tit for tat escalations warned by Hayden and Fonda
New York UPI reports antiwar activist Tom Hayden warned that if the United States escalates the air war over North Vietnam the North Vietnamese will escalate in response. He and his fiancee Jane Fonda had recently returned from meetings with North Vietnamese leaders in Paris. Hayden said the North Vietnamese will not be passive while Hanoi and Haiphong are bombed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Tom Hayden
United States
Vietnam
Thrift Shops Advertise Winter Wear and Village Goods
North Bennington and Bennington thrift shops list large sizes dresses bathinette electric blanket and winter clothes plus maple chair. North Bennington offers studio couches electric frying pan vases towels seal fur coat wall plaque and poinsettia plants. Call numbers provided. shop hours noted Friday closings.
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Bennington
Obituary: Alan Macneil noted composer and critic
Alan Macneil of North Springfield died at Springfield Hospital after a long illness at 66. Born August 31, 1906 in Mishawaka Indiana, he helped form the Springfield Friends of the Vermont Symphony and wrote music used by the Slate Symphony. A longtime book reviewer for the Springfield Times-Reporter and celebrated lilies grower, he and his wife authored a lilies culture book. Funeral was at Davis Memorial Chapel Springfield with burial at Pine Grove Cemetery North Springfield planned later. He is survived by his wife Esther Ladewick and brothers Philip and Robert of Henderson Nevada.
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Alan Macneil
North Springfield
Springfield Hospital
Mishawaka
Ind
Alan
Tillie (Badour) Macneil
Esther Ladewick
Cannonsburg
Mich
Macneil
Springfield Friends of the
Vermont Symphony
Slate Symphony
Springfield Times-Reporter
North
Springfield
Lafayette Saide Farm
Spagnersville Road
Philip
Robert
Henderson, Nev
Davis Memorial Chapel
Robert T. Dick
Ringfield and
Chester
Pine Grove
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Federal Aviation Agency
Citizens Band
Teone
Thue
Main St
Bennington, WI
Leo J. Moran
Bennington Briefs
ZBA
William Fe, Murphy
Ony
AGW
Hunt ST
B Furniture Inc
Bewkingtom
Emery
SBA
Town
Missy
Junior
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