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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1966
Page
3
A humorous reflection on giving household hints in a newspaper column. The author jokes about experiments with cleaning, stain removal antics, and the dangers of overzealous homemaking tips. She notes the impracticalities of DIY solutions, shares a Crisco and Clorox grass stain story, and urges readers to relax rather than chase perfect housekeeping.
A guidance message urges parents and schools to help teens who reject college by exploring options beyond higher education. It emphasizes collaborative decision making, avoiding parental dictates, and opening doors to opportunities through guidance departments and community programs.
The page lists weekly school lunch menus with varied mains, sides, and desserts across multiple days and schools. It includes a notice that individual menus will stop being distributed and will instead be posted in The Banner and at each school, followed by a long opinion on teen behavior and adult education paths urging parents to consider vocational training and noncollege career routes.
A condensed newspaper item notes the 1966 Old Farmer's Almanac on the 150th anniversary of the Cold Summer of 1861. It recalls 1816, Vermont deaths from a June snowstorm, fires near Te wksbury to save corn, and past forecasts. It also covers Mrs. America 1966 finals in San Diego and awards for TV programs, plus local arts notes and entertainment events.
Faith Prior reflects on writing ahead while away, sharing a brisk survey of future trends from disposable paper chairs and inflatable packaging to FTC and Supreme Court moves, post office rate changes, prefabricated housing, and evolving consumer goods costs, concluding with a nod to prewritten columns and justification for the practice.
Monday offers hot dog on a roll with mustard relish buttered corn cherry tapioca and milk. Tuesday features Spanish rice peanut butter and jam sandwiches peaches and milk. Wednesday serves bean soup crackers cheese sandwiches peas pear and milk. Thursday includes Hamburg gravy mashed potatoes bread and butter green beans jello and milk. Friday presents macaroni and tomatoes tuna celery sandwiches carrot sticks cake and milk.
The CDA notes a monthly business meeting for Court St. Andrew CDA will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. A supper precedes at 6:30 p.m. Olga Mahar chairs the meeting with a committee of members whose last names start with uy through sep. Members are urged to complete project obligations and pay dues at this meeting.
Burlington tips explain how over drying causes artificial shrinkage and excess wrinkling. University of Vermont expert Kay Strassburg warns against long drying times and advises removing damp garments early, especially permanent press items, to avoid damage and cracking fibers.
Anna Wilson extension nutritionist at the University of Vermont urges homemakers to think as they cook. She explains understanding why behind hows of cooking and using every part of food, citing examples of saving juices and pan fat to enrich gravies for active children.
University of Vermont Extension nutritionist Anna Wilson shares a tested veal recipe inspired by a tip from an Ottawa Embassy insider. The method uses browning then slow moist heat with beef consommé or broth, garlic powder, and light seasoning to preserve tender, low fat veal flavor.
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