Woolworth signs lease for former Grant store in Bennington
F W Woolworth Co signed a 20 year lease June 28 for the former W T Grant Co building in Monument Plaza Bennington. The deal includes fixtures and renovations begin soon with a Class A Woolworths planned to open in about six weeks. Renovation of Monument Plaza and landscaping are planned. Ads note potential new Ward’s location and a timber of new tenants.
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F.W. Woolworth Co
W.T. Grant Co
Monument Plaza
Bennington
Raymond Carge
Altid Enterprises
Massachusetts
Woolworth
New York
Woolworths
Carye
Woolworth’s
Northside Drive
Montgomery Ward
Ward
Zoning Board Meets Monday in Shaftsbury
Shaftsbury Vermont zoning board to meet July 12 at 7 30 p m in Cole Hall to hear five items including fence for Donald and Linda Harvey culvert extension under Route 7 for Ledgely Drive sidewalk partial filling of the former Boy Scout pond and Edie Pullman’s plan for a 60 by 160 foot indoor riding arena on Trumbull Hill Road.
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Shaftsbury
Shaftsbury Zoning Board of Adjustment
Cole Hall
The
Prudential Committee
Ledgely Drive
Edie Pullman
Trumbull Hill Road
Pat Nixon in serious condition after stroke in California
Long Beach reports Pat Nixon remains in serious condition at Long Beach Memorial Hospital after a stroke. President Nixon visited for about 90 minutes and praised her spirit and fight, saying her recovery depends on care and inner strength. Daughters Tricia Cox and Julie Eisenhower joined the visit as the couple’s family awaits further updates.
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Long Beach
Calif
UPI
Pat Nixon
Nixon
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
Nixons
Tricia Cox
Julie Eisenhower
John Lungren
Bennington Auto Collision Reported On Northside Drive
Police said two cars collided at 3 30 Friday afternoon on Northside Drive. A 1969 Volkswagen driven by Susan Wheeler 20 of Sudbury Maine and a 1975 Chevrolet station wagon driven by Linda Caputo 29 of Bennington sustained minor damage. The drivers told reporters they felt fine.
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Bennington
Northside Drive
Susan Wheeler
Sudbury
Maine
Linda Caputo
Jenkins Teaches and Campsites as Summer School Opener
Jenkins, a part time teacher with a BA, offers natural history courses in Williamstown and Vermont fern guiding duties while also playing traditional country music and leading contra dances. He rents a renovated chicken coop as living space for students who may work on renovations in exchange for tuition and meals. Mrs Nixon remains hospitalized after a stroke, with hopes of recovery, as Jenkins anticipates winter botany courses and optional fall tutorials on field botany.
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Champlain
George
Jenkins
Williamstown
Mass
Vermont
Sally
White Creek
Heidi
Obituaries for Brian Lee Keeler and Norman L Felder
Infant Brian Lee Keeler son of Donald R and Kathie Church Keeler died at birth at Springfield Hospital. Graveside service Monday in Scottsville Cemetery Danby with Rev Hal C Miller officiating. Brewster Funeral Service Manchester in charge. Norman Lincoln Felder 82 summer resident of East Dorset died at Putnam Memorial Hospital Bennington. Survived by Harriet Knight Felder. services Saturday at 2 at Hanson-Wabridge Funeral Home Bennington. burial Factory Point Cemetery Manchester at family convenience.
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Brian Lee Keeler
Donald R. and
Kathie Church Keeler
Springfield
Scottsville
Danby
Hal C. Miller
United Church of
Dorset
East Rupert
Norman L Felder
Norman Lincoln Felder
East Dorset
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington
Green Peak
Felder
Goethe
Brooklyn
N.Y
Hanson-Wabridge
Sidney J. Lambert
First United Methodist Church of
Factory Point
Manchester
Globe-Union honors drivers at annual awards banquet
Globe-Union Inc. of Bennington honored its truck drivers at a June 26 banquet at Paradise Restaurant. Several drivers earned safe driving awards and the entire trucking department received a certificate of merit from the Private Truck Council of America for an outstanding safety record. Recipients include Richard Harmon Glen Sheldon William Reeves Mike Devenow Ralph Quackenbush Ed Edleston and Tom McDonald. Leo Rose also earned a safe driving award but could not attend.
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Globe-Union Inc. of
Bennington
Paradise Restaurant
Globe
Truck Council of America
Richard Harmon
Glen Sheldon
William Reeves
Mike Devenow
Ralph Quackenbush
Ed Edleston
Tom McDonald
Leo Rose
Ford Campaign Faces Charges of Unfairness at Convention
Ford, endorsed by the Washington Star, rejects Thomas Curtis's claim that RNC hotel room and official allotments amount to exclusionary politics. Curtis, a Reagan ally, warned of court or convention action. Ford seeks first ballot win and hints at Reagan as potential running mate while Reagan predicts victory. Carter aides plan unity moves as Udall and Brown weigh nomination bids. Meany to watch on TV as AFL-CIO backs Carter amid labor indecision.
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Ford
The
Washington Star
Thomas Curtis
Federal Election Commission
Curtis
RNC
Reagan
Carter
Morris Udall
Arizona
California
Edmund Brown
Ellen McCormack
Georgia
Afl-Cio
al Barkan
Eye on Local Business Questionnaire probes changing public opinion
The Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce industrial bureau led by Fred Phillips introduces a nine question attitude survey to the July 12 Banner back page. It seeks public views on the industrial base and growth prospects and urges participation via drop-off points or mail.
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David J. Newell
Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce Industrial Bureau
Fred Phillips
Globe Unim
Banner
Industrial Bureau
Chamber
Bennington Briefs Shows Pool Reopens and Local Updates
The town outdoor pool will reopen at 11 a.m. today after repairs to the water intake system. BREF elected officers for the coming year: Greg Scotten president, Claire Santway vice president, Sister Nora Scribner secretary, Norma Peebles treasurer. A board meeting is set for July 13. Norwich University Dean’s List and corporal promotion for David M. Bett. Mt Anthony Union High School Stage Band concert moved to July 22 at 7:30 p.m. Lakeside shelter Lake Paran. Dr John M. Mclellan relocates OB GYN practice to 302 Main St. Bennington. Office hours by appointment.
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Bennington Religious Education Foundation
BREF
Greg Scotten
Claire Santway
Nora Scribner
Norma Peebles
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Lakeside Shelter
Lake Paran
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Royal Wild West Circus
Titey
Bennington County
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Zoning Board
Donald and
Linda Harvey
Selectmen
Main ST
Bennington, VT
North & Adams Sts
Bennington, Vermont
Ters
San Clemente
Philip Church
George Keeler
Brewster Funeral Service
Newark
N.J
Charles
Laura (Pullen) Felder
Peterson High School
Harvard
Harriet Knight
New York City
Morse
Harley
Lord Harley Davidson
Old Bennington
Harbour and
Tel
Bennington Banner
Banner Publishing Corp
United Press International
New York Times
Matthews, Shannon & Cullen, Inc
Tom Curtis
Fort Collins
Colo
Bennington Briefs
David M. Bett
Norwich University
John M. Mclellan
North Adams
Health-Tex
Carters
Polly Flinders Curity
Her Majesty
LeRoi
Little Topsy Levi’s
Kaynee Donmoor
Nichals
Asb
Aexer Crafts
Ennington
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