Stork Role in New Village School Outlined by Kelley
Bennington to seek a bond issue for a new 20 room elementary school on Stark Street to relieve overcrowding as enrollment rises from 1475 in 1970 to 1860 by 1976. The project includes flexible non graded or graded programs, space for special education, and cost of about 746000 with state aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard F. Kelley
Rotary Club
Stork
Bennington
Kelley
Mt. Anthony Union
Rotarians
Stark Street
Shaftsbury
Waldo C. Holden
Holden
Ronald R. Knapp
Ivor (Tink) Pelsue
Monument Motors Sold to Florida Man in Bennington
Fritz Fricke of Jacksonville Florida has bought Monument Motors Inc the Volks wagen dealer in Bennington. Northeastern Distributors Inc a VW unit will supply the dealership as an independent outlet. James Pastorelli the former Monument Motors manager will be reassigned by Northeastern Distributors. Fricke 47 born in Germany came to the U S in 1955 and has worked for Volkswagen in several states. He cites small size established status and Vermont location as reasons for the purchase. He expects better service and more sales in Bennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monument Motors
Volkswagen
Bennington
Hansen MacPhee Engineering Corporation
Waltham
Mass
New England
Fritz Fricke
Jacksonville
Fla
Fricke
Hansen MacPhee
Northeastern Distributors Inc
Volkswagen of America
Monument Motors Inc
Northeastern Distributors
James Pastorelli
Germany
U.S
New Jersey
New York
California
Florida
Points In
Vermont
Area Congressman Rejects Power Dams in Grand Canyon
Rep. Silvio O Conte of Massachusetts opposes two large dams proposed for the Grand Canyon area. He argues the Hualapai and Marble Canyon dams would not be needed and would destroy the canyon’s beauty. The plan, part of a Colorado River package, aims to generate revenue from power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Canyon
Washington
UPI
New England
Colorado River
Silvio O. Conte
R-Mass
Hualapai
Marble Canyon
House Reclamation Subcommittee
Conte
Grand Canyon National Park
National Park
Bennington Court Hears Several Local Traffic and Peace Charges
An 18 year old Fort Lauderdale youth pleaded not guilty in Bennington Municipal Court to leaving the scene of an accident on College Road July 1, with bail set at 300. Other defendants faced charges including DWI refusal, breach of peace, non support, careless driving, improper registration, and uninspected vehicle, with fines and sentences issued by Judge George M. Fienberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Joseph A. Moore
College Road
Bennington
George M. Fienberg
Moore
Charles E. Gautsche
Pownal
U.S
Fienberg
Gautsche
Atty
Margaret Lillie
Anthony Gaudette
Manchester Depot
Gaudette
Herbert Hewes
Mary Ann Hewes
Richard F. Toner
Toner
Sandra
House of Correction
Windsor
Department of Probation and Parole
Joseph T. Satko
Adams
Mass
Branch and
East Main Streets
Witten
East Main Street
South Branch Street
Satko
Joe C. Bullock
Orlando
Union Street
Manchester
Bullock
Florida
Road Signs to Be Removed in Bennington County Next Week
Bennington County will begin removing highway signs next week under state law and a court order. Six billboards along U.S. 7 in Bennington, erected by Maurice Callahan and Sons, were upheld as removable. About 244 more signs are slated for action across U.S. 7 and routes 9 11 30 67 67A 112 8 100 and 346, with some owners moving signs or seeking legal positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington County
Bennington
Ivor S. Pelsue
Vermont Department of Highways
Pelsue
U.S. 7
Maurice Callahan
Shaftsbury
Vermont
Pelsne
Windham
Rutland
Hoosick Falls Orchestra Planned at Memorial Hall
A community orchestra sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Hoosick Falls will form Monday at 7 30 PM in the Memorial Hall on Main Street under Dr Gunnar Schonbeck of Bennington College. Adults and high schoolers are invited to join. instruments may be borrowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
First Baptist Church of
Main Street
Gunnar Schonbeck
Bennington College
Schonbeck
Ivimey
Bovie Hill Road
John Y. Elliott
Church
William Waterhouse
Diane Smith
Lawrence Wheaton
Miss Cone Honored At Bridal Shower
Miss Edith Cone daughter of Mr and Mrs William Cone of School Street was honored at a surprise bridal shower Thursday night in Shaftsbury. Eugene Prandini is the groom to be, son of Mrs Joseph Prandini of Pageant Street. Hostesses at the Hyjek home included Mrs Velta Thayer Mrs Dorothy Romano and Mrs Elinor Hyjek. Fifteen guests attended. A green and white corsage was presented and personal gifts were received. A buffet lunch was served. The wedding is set for July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Cone
William Cone
School Street
Eugene Prandini
Joseph Prandini
Pageant Street
Hyjek
Shaftsbury
Velta Thayer
Dorothy Romano
Elinor Hyjek
Miss Cone
Astronomy Notes on Scorpion Constellation Distances
The Scorpion dominates our southern evening sky with Antares at 520 light years from Earth. Distances to its claw stars are 650 570 and 750 light years, while the smallest visible star in the sting lies at 3,400 light years. A distant point 30,000 light years away hints at the galaxy's hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antares
Earth
Benningtonians Honored At Double Anniversary
PETERSBURG, N Y. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Walsh of Troy and Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Marceau of Bennington were honored at a joint 25th wedding anniversary party at the Babcock Lake Community Center. About 100 guests attended as hosts Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wrigley and Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McGurn. The event featured flower decorations, money trees, anniversary cakes, champagne, and a buffet supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
N.Y
Willard Walsh
Troy
Fritz Marceau
Bennington
Babcock Lake
Harold Wrigley
Patrick McGurn
Schenectady
Bennington Couples Honor 25 Years Of Marriage In Briefs
Bennington residents Mr and Mrs Walsh and Mr and Mrs Marceau celebrated 25 years of marriage. Walsh, with three children and two grandchildren, works for the Troy Welfare Department and is linked to Family Court. Marceau, four children and president of Kinga Cleaners at Benning, summers at Babcock Lake. Corrections note ad misprint at Orvis Inn promoting fishing lures. Community notices include ADV Bar-B-Que details and Lloyd Studio vacation closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
St. Francis de Sales
Walsh
Michael
Patricia
Sharon
Welfare Department
Troy
Family Court
Marceau
Christopher
Jeanne
Nanette
Melissa
King A Cleaners
Benninga
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New Village
Bennington Municipal Court
Richard A. Farrar
County St
Farrar
Pennysaver Press
Samuel A. Donato
Ing
Secretary of State
Bridlington
England
Main St. Bennington
Madkour
Geer and Wine
Atate
Shop Oneida
THE
Vermont Bank
Bellows Falls
Chester
Brattleboro
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Nevada
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Beech Court
Joanne Burns
Joseph Burns
Tanno Junoven
Sandgate
Bear Mountain Road
Junoven
Bridal
Benningtonians
Bennington Briefs
Orvis Inn Company
Lloyd
ADV
James Shea
Bennington Banner
Main St
Banner Publishing Corporation
United Press International
Triple
Grand Union
Bermudas
Adams Clothes Shop
Williamstown
Longhorn
Bennington, VT
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