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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1974
Page
3
Vermont’s Republican led legislature opened amid nonpartisan rhetoric as Gov. Salmon, a Democrat, faces clashes over open spaces tax repeal of capital gains, energy powers, housing programs, and a broad agenda. The first day saw 200 new bills and a veto upheld on voter registration.
Funeral services are set for Elnora Shaw 77 of North Adams Mass at Simmons Funeral Home with burial in Southview Cemetery. She retired after 41 years with New England Telephone and was a member of First Baptist Church. Virginia D Jordan wife of Roy Jordan of Hoosick Falls N Y died Saturday and will be buried at Maple Grove Cemetery after services at Mahar Funeral Home in Hoosick Falls. calling hours today.
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Dean of the Pownal Road was celebrated with an open house on December 23 attended by relatives, friends and neighbors. Hosted by their children William H. Hattat and Mrs. Louis M. Baker, they received a money tree and other gifts. The anniversary cake was made by Mrs. Linda Brown and cut by Mrs. John Forcier. Mrs. Dean will turn 90 on January 25.
Justice of the Peace Tom Davis reports a New Year wedding surge in Carson City, up 40 to 50 percent from prior weeks. He performed 20 marriages Saturday, 15 Sunday, and 8 by New Year’s Eve, noting couples seek joint tax benefits. An IRS spokesman confirms couples marrying even for one day can file in the lower tax category for the year.
This week's Planned Parenthood Clinic session is Thursday at 6 30 p.m. at 439 Main St Bennington. Appointment by office visit or call 442 3360. Bennington Central Labor Council meets Tuesday Jan 8 at 8 p.m at the Senior Citizen Community House with voting on vice president 6 8, officers at 7 and regular at 8. Also Fraternal Order of Eagles Ad. Dr DeWitt Lewis optometrist office reopens Jan 8 with hours by appointment Tuesday through Friday.
Montpelier warns that skis mounted crossways extend beyond vehicle width and violate load laws. Col. Edward W. Corcoran, public safety commissioner, says protruding skis endanger pedestrians and other vehicles and may be damaged. Police will enforce the rule and urge parallel mounting for ski racks.
Edward Norton Emmons and Breezy Hill Farm in North Bennington marked their golden anniversary with an open house at Colgate Hall of the First Baptist Church of Bennington on December 9 hosted by daughters Mrs Harriet Gaines and Mrs Helen Hogel. Relatives friends and neighbors attended and offered gifts while former students joined in. The occasion featured a speech by the Rev Floyd I. La Forecast and a cake candle gift from the Rev and Mrs Glenn Payne despite illness keeping them away. About 200 people attended amid stormy weather.
UVM's 15 largest buildings reduced electrical energy use by 20.8 percent on average in December from December 1972 levels. Savings largely reflect voluntary cuts by students, faculty, and staff with the University Store leading at 62.5 percent. Other notable reductions include Harris Millis 29.1 percent and Old Mill Lafayette 29 percent.
The Mt Anthony Union High School Board clarifies there will be no contract negotiations for 1974-1975 as the current two year teacher contract signed last year remains in force. Base pay rises to 7200 in September with November talks on possible cost of living increases retroactive if approved. A likely start for 1975-1976 negotiations is expected this fall ahead of February 1975 budget voter day.
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