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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1972
Page
9
Bright sunshine fostered an excellent 1971 Rhine wine vintage while reducing river depth. The National Geographic Society notes lack of summer rain and a dry prior winter left the Rhine at its lowest level in over 150 years, slowing flow and worsening pollution as the water runs sluggish.
The North Bennington Baptist Church Women’s Fellowship plans its January meeting Tuesday January 18 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Merritt Hewitt Jr’s home. officers for 1972 will be installed. Mrs Robert Peckham chairs the refreshment committee with assistance from Mrs Ray Crosier Mrs Charles Perkins and Mrs Robert Mackey.
Wayne Hanley of the Mass Audubon notes the seventy first Christmas Bird Count draws people outdoors to scan feeders and swamps within a 15 mile radius. Detected species include 23 robins in New England, six Virginia rails, three sora rails, five goshawks and common red tailed hawks. The piece questions scientific value of counts while praising outdoor activity.
The Southern Vermont Art Center sponsors a six film series in the Vestry of the United Church of Dorset and East Rupert Dorset. James L. Montague will host the sessions on alternate Fridays at 2 p.m. A series ticket costs 5 or 1 per session. Readings include The Ever Changing Sky Chartres Cathedral and more with titles like Fra Angelico at San Marco Renoir 20th Century Art Galina Ulanova Scotland Dancers Martha Graham Rubens. Enroll via The Village Gallery Union Street Manchester 3621405.
On Saturday night at the Timber Trail Ranch in Shaftsbury a retirement party honored Victor Mattison. Associates from the former H T Cushman Mfg Co in North Bennington presented him with a watch as a memento.
Bennington County farmers will receive 26 601 dollars in the 1972 REAP allocation, part of a Vermont total of 901 000 dollars, with signups set for January 18 and 19 and a closing date February 15. County ASCS cites Secretary Earl L. Butz and farmer matching as key factors.
Vernon Scott reports Ozzie Nelson plans a new series star vehicle that reuses original sets but shifts to a living arrangement with two college coeds to explore a generation gap and racial differences. Rickie and David are absent as the couple adapts to retirement and renewed ambition.
Plans discussed at Ed Doyle's home elected Phil Elwell to direct the event with Doyle as chairman. Committee chairs include Larry Pratt publicity Rev John Geer humor Lyle Salter contest Nick Monte program and advertising Ron Ryan. The show will be at Arlington Memorial High School March 17 and 18 with a St Patrick theme. First rehearsal January 24 at 7 15 p.m. at East Arlington Methodist Church.
White Creek hosted a.m. service with a 12 30 p.m. covered dish dinner inviting all to join when possible. Jermain Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs Everett Perry’s home with Service of Prayer and Self Denial led by Mrs Maurice Perry. Next meeting Feb 3 at Mrs Dewey McCart’s. Paul Jones homebound with virus. Ridge Riders Saddle Club alumni had dinner at Delaney’s Hotel Jan 8. Francis Livingston a patient at Putnam Memorial Hospital.
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