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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1966
Page
3
A humorous, scattered classified section proposes items lost and found such as a red sock and a white sneaker, offers rewards, and lists services and personal notices. It pivots to mock job openings and family duties, ending with a brisk, slightly chaotic call for readers.
Marion Harris outlines that extension work is year round and summer is used to plan for the coming year. The County Home Economics Extension Committee will meet July 18 to assess county needs, review five years of programs, and plan future work with a focus on textiles, consumer education, and home economics. The program includes radio broadcasts, home visits, and area meetings, with topics from Medicare to pre school development and DIY projects.
Vermont's meat inspection laxity is laid bare in a 1963 USDA summary noting no state program and serious sanitation and labeling deficiencies across 27 licensed slaughterhouses. A new state law will implement inspections this year with rules on sanitation, animal health, certification stamps, and precise labeling starting July 1 next year.
New York designers show feathers everywhere from flounces and jackets to feathered skirts and boas. The Junior Sophisticates label features a barrel shaped all feather skirt with a crepe bodice and red satin sash. Pauline Trigere presents a group of refined feather ensembles reflecting bold color and texture.
A Vermont extension nutritionist notes older adults need the same protein calcium and vitamins as younger people while calorie needs drop. The piece shifts to fashion news from San Marcos and New York shows, detailing plumage trends fur coats and beaded evening dresses with designers Oscar de la Renta and Jane Derby and a preview of fall silhouettes and fabrics.
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