Notable visits and civic notices from regional archives
ART BARSCHDORF and others from Bennington Duluth and Harrisburg figures attend meetings and announce public events. A Sierra Club conference, university ties and state education roles frame a mix of visits, new appointments, fundraisers and a regional teen pageant deadline. The piece blends personal histories with civic activity across several states and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Barschdorf
Bennington
Minnesota Light and Power Co
Duluth
Wilford Pratt
Frank Marino
Sierra Club
Johnson State College
New England
Massachusetts
Vermont
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Shine Inn
Chicopee
Mass
Atlanta
America
Bunn Drive
Rockton, Ill
Alcohol cited in 61 percent of 148 highway deaths
Waterbury report from Project CRASH shows alcohol was a major factor in 90 of last year's 148 highway deaths. The study highlights alcohol as a critical risk in fatal crashes and urges stronger safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
UPI
Project Crash
Funeral notices and meal menu items from Vermont paper
The Manchester Center funeral of Mrs. Mary L. Mattison drew a large crowd with Rev. A J MacDonald officiating. entombment in Factory Point Cemetery, later burial in South Village Cemetery. John LaRainie of Woodford's funeral was led by Rev. La Bombard with several bearers named, entombment planned at Woodford Cemetery. School lunch menus for Mt Anthony Union High and Arlington are listed for the week, followed by Bennington Rural Fire Auxiliary meeting notes, gifts, refreshments, and meal plans for various days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Mattison
Manchester Center
Carl A. Mattison
Brewster Funeral Home
A.J. MacDonald
Shaftsbury First United Methodist Church
Factory Point
South Village
East Dorset
John LaRainie
Woodford
Gibney Funeral Home
Floyd I. la Bombard
First Baptist Church
Harris Corey
Herbert Stone
Danby
Perry Spencer
David Wright
la Bombard
Park Lawn Chapel
Bennington Rural Fire Auxiliary
Lillian Shultz
Cindy Crawford
Marion Cross
Patricia Hebert
Florence Fonteneau
Funeral services for Mrs Wilma W Biddle Albany NY
Mrs Wilma W Biddle of Albany New York who died in an automobile accident Saturday in Menands New York had funeral services held Wednesday at Brewster Funeral Home Manchester Center. Rev Jerome J Hevey Jr presided with entombment in Maple Hill Cemetery Dorset to await later burial. London UPI reports Katharine Bowden previously had a daughter and twins and this week bore triplets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma W. Biddle
Albany
N.Y
Dorset
Bennington
Menands
Brewster Funeral Home
Manchester Center
Jerome J. Hevey Jr
Manchester First Congregational Church
Maple Hill
London
UPI
Katherine Bowden
Beware of bargain freezer meat meat price myths
Homemaking notes warn that advertised bargain freezer meats often mislead on value. Price per pound ignores trimming losses and bone, fat, and unused portions. Many low priced carcasses yield only hamburger or stews while steaks and roasts are scarce. USDA and Vermont stamps do not guarantee quality. only USDA Prime or Choice signals high table quality. Buying large quantities can cost more due to interest, waste, and tying up funds. better to watch local sales and consult the USDA booklet for guidance. Contact Extension at 447-7582 for How to Buy Meat for Your Freezer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
USDA
Vermont
Usda Prime
Usda Choice
Brunswick Stew and Squirrels in Virginia Tradition
A nostalgic note links Robert E. Lee’s birthday to Brunswick Stew, recounting a Virginia origin tale with a squirrel meat version from Chowning's Tavern in Williamsburg. The piece shares a Brunswick Stew recipe for 8 to 10 servings, detailing chicken or fowl, vegetables, and cooking guidance, plus a tip that flavor deepens overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb
Richmond
Virginia
Brunswick
Williamsburg
Bennington
Brunswick County
Robert E. Lee
North
Chowning
Tidewater
Old North Church Clock Stops After 245 Years
The Avery Bennet clock in Boston's Old North Church halted after 245 years of operation. Rev Robert W Colledge of the Bay State Historical Society announced the stoppage during the society's winter meeting, noting the historic timepiece no longer ticks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old North
Boston
UPI
Old North Church
Robert W. Colledge
The
Bay State Historical Society
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David W. Kirkpatrick
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Milton J. Shapp
Kilpatrick
Bennington High School
North Adams State College
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Lehigh University
WHOL
Allentown
West Radio
Easton
Stanford
Eagles
Order of Eagles Aerie 1861
Eagles Hall
Jimmy Durante Crippled Children’s Fund
George Packer
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
New England Carnation Growers Association
New England Aquarium
Boston Park Department
Arnold Arboretum
Carlton B. Less
Society
Betty Friedan
Watervliet Arsenal
Arsenal
Foremen’s’ Association
Adrienne Rogers
Russell Sage College
Troy
President
Commission On the
McCall’s Magazine
Albany County
Rober Ce
Gore
Berkshire Plaza
North Adams
Mt. Anthony Union
Frankfurt
North Bennington
P.b.js
Rural Fire Auxiliary
Arlington
Eileen M. Brogan
Nichols
White Sale
Volante
Daisy
Marte X
Mark
NEW Sovereign Bath
Marra
North St
Bermuda
Aladdin
Travel, Inc
Main ST
County Bank
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