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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1974
Page
3
Sweden since 1968 has pursued egalitarian reforms in labor division and family life. The Social Democrats promote shared childrearing, expanded day care, and anti discrimination in hiring and wages, funded by state planning and strong public services.
Vermont Representative Brian Burns argues the state effectively owns Vermont Electric Power Co. and sponsors legislation to buy Velco with bonds. His plan would rebalance Velco's board to include private, municipal, and cooperative utility members plus a legislative ex officio and a Planning Office representative to enhance democratic power planning.
The Bennington Senior Center announces a 13 day Florida Bahamas trip starting May 6 for seniors 55 and older with stand by for younger names. The package costs 285 double or 355 single, with a 70 deposit due by January 15 and balance by April 5. Contact Mrs Seidel at the Senior Center 114 Ben Mont Ave or at 442-3543 for details.
An eighth grader Sarah Brooks corrective entry replaces Sharon Brooks on the Mt Anthony Union Junior High honors roll while seventh grader Terry Purdy was omitted. Choral Society rehearsals begin Jan 6 in Manchester and Jan 7 in Bennington for Verdi Requiem to be performed March 31 at MAUHS. The Plain Dirt Gardeners meet Jan 9 at 2 PM at Mrs Arthur Roberts home with white elephant auction. Bennington Home Health Agency moves offices to Hawks Block 310 Main St with state Health Department following.
The Vermont Department of Taxes will offer taxpayer assistance for Southern Vermont residents at three sites on one day each in January and February, and at two sites in March. Local residents may obtain help with tax matters at these temporary offices.
The military funeral for James E. Lathrop of 225 Union Street Bennington was held Wednesday at Mahar and Son Funeral Home with Rev. John Hamilton officiating. Bearers included Thomas Briggs and Ralph R. Bennett Jr. Entombment is in Park Lawn Cemetery Vault with spring burial planned. A World War II veteran, he died Sunday at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Taxpayer assistance for filing is offered at federal and town offices on specified January, February, and March dates in Bennington Manchester and Wilmington.
Whey Pollution Abatement Authority members met Thursday and said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has not responded to Gov. Salmon's December letter about a $1 million grant. The $10 million plant may proceed with private financing as cheesemakers push ahead. Authority Chairman Gadbois said meetings will continue to find alternate funding sources.
Almanac predicts normal temperatures with above normal precipitation in New England this month. Heavy early snow, storms around the 16th to 19th, then fair spell, with more storms later. South Hadley High School majorettes featured in Rose Bowl parade. Baton trainer Bill O'Brien of Holyoke mentored them at Becket camp. Delware winner Clement Holley captured $10,000 in last year’s National Chicken Cooking Contest with Chicken and Asparagus Casserole. Recipe details include chicken, asparagus, curry, and cheddar cheese. Greene Mountaineer ad notes 1974 NET Set travel trips in Europe and Americas. Joanne Pello, Houghton Mifflin employee, holiday visit. Paul Riddle to Mexico on promotion junket.
Peter Graves son of Mr and Mrs Van Graves of Bennington has been elected vice president of the Fort Lewis College senior class in Durango Colorado Graves a top cross country ski team member will graduate in April under the college's trimester plan located in the southwestern Colorado mountains
United Press International lists this week's lottery results with draws from New York Connecticut Massachusetts and mass numbers.Entries include New York 076177 Connecticut 44371 Mass weekly 616688 and Mass Million 84588.
A rotating weekly menu lists school meals from Monday to Friday featuring items like baked luncheon meat with cabbage and potatoes, lasagna, fish on a bun, meatloaf, tuna boat, and chicken noodle soup. Each day includes milk, with sides such as bread, vegetables, fruit, desserts, and varied entrees.
James S. Kirk, son of Mrs. Dana Bell and grandson of Mrs. Helen Brown of Bennington, has been promoted to captain in the Washington D C Police Department. He joined in 1962, rose from sergeant in 1968 to lieutenant in 1972, and now commands the traffic division. He holds a BS from American University and is pursuing a master's degree while residing in Alexandria Virginia with his wife Avis Stone and three children.
A town health official in Hinesburg reports drinking water contamination from possible surface drainage and orders residents to boil water until further notice. The alert reflects test results and aims to prevent illness.
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