Bennington Bicentennial plans include July Fourth picnic
The Bennington Bicentennial Executive Committee discussed a 1977 Fourth of July Community Picnic at Willow Park during a meeting at Vermont National Bank. Homecoming Week July 2–9 will urge ex‑residents to return, with reunion classes invited to contact alumni.
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Bennington
Vermont National Bank
David J. Newell
Chamber of Commerce
Recreation Department
Willow Park
Vermont
Battleground
Old First Church
DAR
Roger Jewett
Main Street
Engagement announced for Terri Cox to Robert Weeden
Mr and Mrs Thomas J Cox of 3 Woodward Drive Bennington announce the engagement of their daughter Terri Ann to Robert D Weeden son of Mr and Mrs David Weeden of Williamstown Mass Miss Cox is a senior at Mt Anthony High School and Mr Weeden is employed by Fairfields Farm in Williamstown An August wedding is planned.
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Thomas J. Cox
Woodward Drive
Bennington
Terri Ann
Robert D. Weeden
David Weeden
Williamstown
Mass
Miss Cox
Mt. Anthony High School
Mr. Weeden
Fairfields Farm
Adult education classes begin week of January 31
MAUHS District resumes its second semester of adult education with Monday to Thursday evening sessions starting January 31. Courses cover auto mechanics, car care, sewing, typing, ceramics, welding and woodworking, each 2 to 3 hours, 10 weeks, with minimum enrollments of 10. Open to area adults including nearby New York and Massachusetts residents.
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Harry Eddington
Mauhs
New York State
Massachusetts
Appraisers organize Vermont Chapter 206 meeting
MONTPELIER Vermont Chapter 206 of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers plans its first meeting of the year for Jan 20 at the Stockyard Inn in Montpelier A social hour at 5 30 dinner at 6 30 George F Silver of Burlington will discuss farm appraising procedures and analysis Chapter President Frank E Bredice will preview the year Public attendees may contact Thomas Vickery in Stowe at 253 4697 to learn more
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Montpelier
Vermont
The
Society of Real Estate Appraisers
Stockyard Inn
George F. Silver
Burlington
Frank E. Bredice
Thomas Vickery
Stowe
SVC Alumni Dance to Feature Troy DJs in Bennington
The Southern Vermont College Alumni Association announces two Troy radio DJs Rick Mitchell and Fred Peabody will headline the Happy Date 50s Dance at Mt. Anthony Country Club on Saturday Feb 5 from 8 30 p m to 1 a m Tickets cost 2 and are sold at Evans News The Pharmacy Business World Vermont National Bank in Bennington and Powers Market in North Bennington.
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Southern Vermont College Alumni Association
Troy
N.Y
Mt. Anthony County
SVC
Evans’ News
the Pharmacy
Business World
Vermont National Bank
Bennington
Powers Market
North Bennington
Leahy Proposes Rural Energy Office in USDA
U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy introduced a bill to create a Rural Energy Office within the Department of Agriculture to assess rural energy needs and coordinate with federal agencies. The plan, supported by Rep. Charlie Rose, includes a five year sunset and staffing from USDA experts across 11 agencies.
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Washington
U.S
Patrick J. Leahy
Department of Agriculture
America
Leahy
House
Charlie Rose
D-N.c
Senate
Rural Energy Office
USDA
Vermont
Garrison Nelson
University of Vermont
Congress
No smoking clinic begins January 23 in town
A five night no smoking clinic runs from Sunday January 23 to January 27. Sponsored by Seventh day Adventist Church and Vermont American Cancer Society it will be led by Pastor Howard Fish and Mrs Fish R N. Sessions run 7 30 to 9 00 pm free and open to the public at the former nurses home accessible via the hospital.
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The
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Vermont
American Cancer Society
Howard Fish
Public hearing on Curran case in Montpelier
The House Municipal Corporations and Elections Committee schedules a Friday public hearing on a Curran case involving a campaign pledge to donate his salary to a local fire department. If found in violation of the constitution he could face a one year suspension. The panel may also recount a second disputed election where Sidney Nixon trails by one vote to Robert Emond. Both lawmakers remain seated pending findings.
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Robert Curran
Grand Isle
Curran
Sidney Nixon
Brattleboro
Robert Emond
Nixon
Bennington Banner Classified Rates and Access Details
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 425 Main St Bennington VT 05201. It lists home delivery by carrier and motor service rates, subscription prices by mail, and single copy and back issue charges.
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Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
The
Banner Publishing Corp
United Press International
New York Times
Matthews, Shannon & Cullen, Inc
U.S
Vermont
Panel stalls on repeal of income tax surcharge in Vermont
Ways and Means Committee debated repealing the 1969 2.25 percent income tax surcharge but reached no consensus. Rep Norris Hoyt won backing from Chair Peter Giuliani and most members, while House leader Thomas Candon urged waiting for Gov Richard Snelling's budget, cautioned against rushing cuts in education and human services. Hoyt predicted broad sponsorship despite Candon's opposition.
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Hoyt
House
Thomas Candon
Rutland
Richard Snelling
Snelling
Candon
Ways and Means
Peter Giuliani
R Montpelier
EPA aide seeks another job
Boston based EPA Regional Administrator John McGlennon says he is actively seeking other employment after heading New England environmental programs for five years. The 41 year old took over as the region's first administrator after the Boston office opened in December 1970 and was appointed by President Nixon.
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Boston
UPI
Environmental Protection Agency
John McGlennon
New England
Federal Environmental Office
McGlennon
Bennington Briefs Highlights Local Fund Drive and Lectures
Local PTG drives gather Campbell labels soup box tops for fitness equipment with drop sites at P&C Price Chopper Grand Union and Star Electric to be collected mid March. Miss Kathleen Farrar earns dean’s list at UVM. Dr Lyle Glazier to speak Jan 25 to Bennington County Retired Teachers Association. Peter Dale Guetti attends night class in Rutland. Moose Lodge 1233 holds Jan 23 enrollment and 31st anniversary roast beef banquet Jan 22. VFW Post 1332 hosts a Saturday dance with Dan Colettes Band.
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Molly Start Ptg
P&c
Price Chopper
Grand Union
Star Electric
Lyle Glazier
Bennington
Bennington County Retired Teachers Association
Paradise
Glazier
SUNY
Buffalo
India
Turkey
England
Moose Lodge
Rutland Lodge
Roberto Trio
ADV
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Vermont Opera Theater
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Winooski
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Bristol
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Vermont Council On the Arts
Vermont Council On the Humanities and Public Issues
National
Cox-Weeden
Terri Ann Cox
Henry Reynolds
Mel Noel
Gunneil Chenail
Loretta Connell
Pamela _ Updegraff
Robin Verner
Bennington, VT
VFW
FOE
Order of Eagles Aeriel 861
Eagles
Clude
Bennington Banner Telephone
Bennington's
Monument Plaza
Nichols
Tobin
Saratoga
Fairdale Farms
Yagai
Safford & Gage Papers
EPA
Bennington Briefs
Kathleen A. Farrar
Gene Farrar
Jefferson Ave
UVM
Peter Dale Guetti
Hazel Guetti
Northeast High School
Davey Oil
Dan Colette
BenMont Ave
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