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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1974
Page
3
A divorced New York actor becomes a full-time parent after taking custody of Natasha and Gregory. He replaces a weekend role with devoted daily involvement, eliminating resentment and discovering genuine care. The family adapts through humor, patience, and shared activities, reshaping views on parenting roles.
Vermont news notes the House Natural Resources Committee tabled Rep. Thomas H. Foster s Scenic Roads bill H 156 while he says it may be revived. The measure would define scenic roads and fund administration with a 20000 appropriation. A separate hunting on posted land bill by request of William Norcross is referred to the Fish and Game Committee. Also reported are unemployment figures for Bennington area and obituary of Howard L. Brown, a 71 year old Randolph farmer, with details on survivors and funeral.
Montpelier experts say the proposed Georgia whey processing plant may be outdated due to tech advances. Administration Secretary Robert Wilson, former Whey Pollution Abatement Authority chair, told the Senate Agriculture Committee that federal officials backed the 1968 concept but now question it. He noted a $1 million EPA grant has been jeopardized by the shift in technology and agency infighting.
Funeral services for Harry F. Clark Jr., former Bennington selectman, were held at Mahar and Son Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Campbell officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Cemetery in the spring. Bearers were William Bradley, Edward Silver, William Hurley Jr., Douglas Sweet, Michael Hogan, and Thomas Biggs. Attendees included town officials, employees, and Bennington Masons who conducted a service in his memory. A separate note reports federal grant issues for a whey processing plant project, with state and federal talks ongoing and potential private financing if funds fall through.
Meris Eggert previews a librarian’s column set to appear on the upcoming Monday page, signaling a feature that highlights reading, libraries, and community readers in the next issue.
This week’s winning numbers are listed for several states and games. Mass weekly 597073 Mass million 60673 Connecticut 34773 New York 961773 New Hampshire 83642.
The Winter Alumni Review lists NASC Alumni Association directors including David Kirkpatrick, NASC 1959 graduate and Gov. Milton Shapp admin assistant. He holds a master’s from Lehigh, led as past president of Pennsylvania Education RELATIVES, and received NASC’s first Distinguished Alumni Award in 1971.
Most Bennington County towns will decide at Town Meeting whether to fund the Bennington Opportunity Council. The drive seeks about 40,000 to hire four or five coordinators, supporting elderly, women, children and low income aid with local services and coordination among agencies. Some towns have approved placing the proposal on ballots, others rely on petitions, with Manchester already launching a petition drive.
A periodic listing of school lunches across Monday to Friday, detailing daily items such as juice, various sandwiches, soups, beans, fruits, vegetables, desserts, and a half pint of milk. Entries include ham burger, tomato rice soup, sloppy joe, tuna boat, spaghetti, egg salad, fried chicken, fish bun, hot dog, barbecue beef, vegetable soup, and turkey salad with corresponding sides.
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