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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1970

Page

7

Vermont National Bank nominates Lonergan for director

Vermont National Bank shareholders examine the 1969 annual report noting record assets deposits and loans. John F. Lonergan of Bennington is named as a nominee for re election to the board, with links to local business groups and civic boards. The bank highlights new facilities and a stronger regional community program.

Vt. National Bank Lonergan Brattleboro Vermont National Bank Jack Hunter Vermont J. Reeve Cantus VNB Canal Street Wilmington Vermont Bank Americaid Agent Banks Grafton Village Vermont Yankee Vernon West Dover Vermont National Hunter Paul H. Ballou William S. Tucker Ballou Chester Savings Bank U.S.A. Finance Department Vermont Savings Bank Chester Tucker Vermont Peoples National Bank VPNB Vermont National and Savings Bank Federal Reserve Bank of Boston John F. Lonergan Bennington Lonergan & Thomas Inc Main St St. Francis de Sales Academy Bennington High School Middlebury College Air Force Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Knights of Columbus Bennington County Realtors Association Red Cross The March of Dimes St. Joseph College Bennington Museum Vermont Association of Insurance Agents National Association of Real Estate Boards Holy Name Union of Vermont Virginia Bruce Monument Avenue George Aiken

Educational Benefits For Vietnam Veterans

The Veterans Administration reports about 1,242,000 beneficiaries will take part in training programs this school year including 24,000 disabled veterans in rehabilitative training and 1,158,000 veterans and servicemen on GI Bill educational assistance. Expect 1,355,000 participants in 1971. Rising numbers link to force size, discharge rate, and post 1955 service plus VA outreach efforts. Veterans urged to contact nearest VA office for more information.

Boston Veterans Administration

New Brayton Point Plant Expansion Plans Announced

William Webster, chairman of New England Electric, outlines a 450000 kilowatt addition to Brayton Point in Somerset, costing 60 million. Construction start in 1970 with unit online in 1973. Plan includes pollution controls, a new stack, enclosure of the open building, landscaping, water discharge redirect, and sound-muffling measures to meet environmental rules.

Westboro Mass New England Electric William Webster Brayton Point Somerset Webster

Vermont Lumberjack Roundup gives $1000 to center

Richard Brett of the Vermont environmental center announces a $1000 gift from the Vermont Lumberjack Roundup Committee. A F Heitmann, round up chairman, says funds continue the group’s goals of forest resource education. The money supports conservation education and teacher workshops while awaiting a $90,000 NE-Regional Commission grant.

Montpelier Richard Brett Vermont Environmental Center Inc Vermont Lumberjack A. F. Heitmann Vermont Teachers Conservation Workshop Stowe Department of Education Department of Forests and Parks Brett New England Regional Commission

New Data Courses At Southern Vermont Center Bennington

The Southern Vermont Computer Center in Bennington announces two new data programs. Data Processing Concepts is a 10 week course starting January 20 with Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7 to 9 30 and a $209 price. COBOL programming on IBM System 360 Model 30 Tape Disk runs 15 weeks starting January 19 with Monday and Wednesday evenings 7 to 9 30 and a $289 price. Eligibility requires passing the aptitude test for Data Processing Concepts and completion of that course or equivalent for COBOL.

Data School Southern Vermont Computer Center Bennington Computer Services Organization

Photographer Attends Seminar With Massachusetts Group

Joel Towart of Towart Studio on West Main Street returns from the Massachusetts Professional Photographers Association meeting in Chestnut Hill. The seminar covered color techniques to modernize practice while Data School graduates fill TriState area job openings in computing. The program is approved by the Vermont State Department of Education and the Veterans Administration. Veterans may use the GI Bill through director Fred Keppler for training credits.

Joel Towart Towart West Main Street Massachusetts Professional Photographers Association Chestnut Hill Mass Data School TriState Vermont State Department of Education Veterans Administration Bill Fred Keppler Computerworld Vermont

Snowmobile Ban Planned for Dartmouth Mt Moosilauke Site

Dartmouth College will ban unauthorized snowmobile travel on the east slopes of Mt. Moosilauke effective Feb. 1 to preserve the semi wilderness area for educational outdoor use. DOC chair Jay Evans said snowmobiles have caused near collisions and ecological damage, prompting policy crafted with student committee input.

Dartmouth Outing Club DOC Evans Paul Lowe Bethany, Conn Heeling Benton Woodstock N.H Mt. Moosilauke Dartmouth Mt. Moosflauke New Hampshire

Are Employers Swayed By Applicant's Height

New York report notes a University of Pittsburgh study linking height to starting salary. Taller graduates show higher pay across fields, especially men, while women show less clear height effects. Researchers question whether height is a visible proxy for ability or motivation.

New York Pageant Magazine Leland P. Deck University of Pittsburgh Deck

Vermont to take part in White House Conference on Children and Youth

Governor Davis announced Vermont will participate in the 7th decennial White House Conference on Children and Youth to be held in Washington, D.C. December 13 to 18, 1970. The state will use the Governor's Committee on Children and Youth as the main planning and liaison body with Mrs. Lois Graffam of South Burlington chairing the planning committee. A series of meetings and events statewide will gather input to set priorities for children, including state conferences local committees task forces delegate meetings and a follow up conference.

Davis White House Vermont Nixon Pri Vate

Knapp Hobby Class Starts on Monday

Knapp's Pets and Hobbies of Monument Plaza sponsors a craft class series starting Monday night from 7 to 8:30 at the Second Congregational Church. Instructor is Mrs. Lorna Baptiste who will lead the first session using Form-A-Film. Call 26252 for details or to register for one or all classes.

Knapp’s Pets and Hobbies Monument Plaza Second Congregational Church Lorna Baptiste Pet and Hobby Shop Baptiste

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