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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1969
Page
6
Vermont Educational Television adopts a code of responsibility through the ETV Broadcast Council and University of Vermont trustees. The code states the network is created by Vermonters to serve educational interests and to operate fairly and objectively without bias or fear toward any person or group.
The standards for program ming are quality, educational needs, and public interest. The purposes are to extend our knowledge of contemporary affairs and to develop understanding through programs that place today in context with the past and present and their future impact. Assistance to the schools, enrichment for leisure time, information for the public, and experimentation in communication are the goals of Vermont Educational Television.
The Vermont Farm Bureau board, led by President Keith Wallace, reviewed the Kansas City National American Farm Bureau meeting, discussed policy bills, and planned progress reports. Robert Ford and Reginald LaBlanc were elected to the American Dairy Association board, with programs on June Dairy Month and nutrition aid announced. A January outreach drive and an ETV tax program on January 21 were noted.
HOOSICK FALLS NY Preparations are under way for a full People's Party slate for the village election with candidates for three trustees and the mayor to be announced ahead of March 18. The second annual Pre-elections Dinner is also planned as the party pledges an active campaign led by chairman Richard A Seberson to present issues to voters.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will come to Manchester on January 29. The drive runs from 12 30 to 6 p.m at the Zion Parish House. Donors age 18 to 21 require parental approval, and ages 21 to 60 are also eligible. Officials urge a heavy turnout due to a severe blood shortage.
Hoosick Falls New York officials announce the 15th annual St Marys Alumni Smorgasbord set for February 17. Tickets historically sell out early. reservations urged. The program is led by Donald Smith as chairman with Joseph Cullen and Walter Wirmusky assisting. Ticket chair is Mrs Joseph Jem Fleming.
Mr and Mrs Herbert E Blake Sr of South Pownal celebrated their golden wedding with a Sunday open house at the Pownal Firehouse hosted by their children and grandchildren. Married January 18 1919 at St Raphael s Church Williamstown Mass they have 11 children 34 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Boy Scout Troop 64 sponsored by Church of the Immaculate Conception in Hoosick Falls plans Scout Sunday on Feb. 9 with an 8:30 Mass, a 10 a.m. father and son breakfast at Cambridge Hotel, and a 7:30 p.m. court of honor when three members will receive Eagle Scout ranks.
In New York a Dial-A-Poem promotion caused many misrouted calls to a different business with a similar number. A switchboard operator answered a caller seeking the day’s poem and, after reciting a cartoon verse, hung up. The same caller rang again asking if the operator could do better.
Hudson Valley Community College president James J. Fitzgibbons announced a $15,000 grant from the federal Law Enforcement Educational Program under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. Funds aid officers in publicly funded agencies pursuing police science studies at Hudson Valley. tuition and books covered on application. Registration for spring closes January 25 with evening classes starting February 3.
A public roast beef supper at the North Bennington Baptist Church is set for Saturday January 25. Servings begin at 5 30 p m. Menu includes roast beef mashed potatoes carrots coleslaw corn relish rolls pie cheese and beverages. Proceeds benefit the Sunday School building fund.
New York UP I report states Michigan riding safer after enacting SMV emblem rules. The design, a 16 by 14 inch triangular marker with yellow orange center and red reflective border, warns drivers of slow moving equipment up to 1000 feet, reducing crashes by 32 percent in nine months.
St Marys Auxiliary in Hoosick Falls elected new officers at a dinner meeting led by Rev Don Ammering. Newly elected president Mrs John Mancini and officers including life president Mrs John Capano and secretary Mrs James F Sennett were honored. Fundraising plans, a rummage sale set for Feb 14 and 15, and a membership drive for Feb 20 were announced, with a public card party slated for Immaculate Conception Parish hall.
The Vermont Catholic Daughters of America have adopted 23 Brandon Training School residents for another year. A $276 donation from state courts was presented to Raymond M. Mulcahy, superintendent, enabling each resident to have a $1 monthly shopping trip. The Community Shopping Program will be run via volunteer services with hopes of more youth volunteers assisting.
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