Two Homicides Probed in Hardwick Residents
Two Hardwick residents were found dead in separate locations within 24 hours. Bernard Ewen, 64, was found in his apartment with facial and neck bruising on Saturday. Joan Rogers, 39, lay in a field the following day. Deputy State's Attorney John Everett said there is no evidence of a connection between the two probable homicides, now under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardwick
UPI
Eleanor McQuillan
Bernard Ewen
Joan Rogers
Caledonia County
John Everett
Pine Island Benefit Concert Tonight in Willow Park
Tonight at 7 30 the Pine Island String Band will perform a benefit for the United Cerebral Palsy Scholarship at Willow Park Pavilion. The band, active since 1975, has top bluegrass festival standings across New England. Donations are 250 for adults and 1 for students, with all proceeds to cerebral palsy. Sponsors include Fairdale Farms Evans News Lafayette Electronics Atkins Gould Jewelers and Tony and Eileen Zazzaro. Advanced tickets available at Bennington Bookshop Powers Market and Bennington Rec Center.
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Willow Park Pavilion
Pine Island String Band
United Cerebral Palsy
New England
Fairdale Farms
Evans News
Lafayette Electronics
Atkins & Gould Jewelers
Tony
Eileen Zazza
New England tourism expert to speak at Bennington breakfast
David Balfour, director of travel development for the New England Council, will address the Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce at the July Early Bird Breakfast on Wednesday July 20 at 8 a.m. at the Heritage House Restaurant. He will discuss the future of tourism in New England with emphasis on bus tours and the six state region. The New England Council is a Boston based private non profit promoting regional economic assets. Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Balfour
New England Council
Greater Bennington
Temple Beth El Meeting July 20 at 7 30 PM
Temple Beth El holds its regular meeting on Wednesday July 20 at 7 30 PM with all members urged to attend due to important decisions. Florence Baker is in DeGoesbriand Hospital Burlington and would enjoy messages from friends at De Goesbriand Unit MCHU Am 5439 Burlington VT 05401. Women of the Loyal Order of Moose meet same night at Moose Hall at 7 30 PM with a crazy auction announced. A rehearsal for new officers is scheduled tonight at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Baker
DeGoesbriand Hospital
Burlington
de Goesbriand
MCHU
Burlington, Vt
Women of the Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
Vermont town funds revised by EDA public works list
Vermont towns see revised Economic Development Administration public works allocations with Addison County through Windsor County listed. The table shows revisions vs original awards, including towns like Middlebury Burlington Stowe Rutland Windham and Windsor counties, with many entries reflecting updated grants and zero funds.
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Vermont
Montpelier
VPI
Federal Economic Development Administration
Public Works
Addison County
Middlebury
Bennington County
Arlington
Bennington
Shaftsbury
Sunderland
Caledonia County
Burke
Hardwick
St. Johnsbury
Ogden outlines Vermont tax plans to Bennington Rotarians
State Senator Herbert Ogden told the Bennington Rotary Club that the Vermont legislature fears rising property taxes harm homeowners as education costs grow. He reviewed funding options including a local personal income tax, noting each community would set rates while the state collects the tax, with pros and cons and concerns about equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Ogden
Bennington Rotary Club
Ogden
Vermont
Sen
Alcoholism training set at Gates Street Church
In White River Jct a July 21 in service session on women and alcoholism will feature Brenda Weather of Comprehensive Alcohol Services for Women in Los Angeles. An August 4 session follows as the state task force forms after a 1976 Killington conference, with local contacts Raelene Bardwell and Jim Barrows.
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White River Jct
Gates Street Methodist
Brenda Weather
Comprehensive Alcohol Services
Los Angeles
Calif
Cortina Inn
Killington
National Council On Alcoholism
NCA
Raelene Bardwell
Jim Barrows
Engagement of Marlynn York to Rick Olin announced
Ned A and Frances York of 250 Depot St Bennington announce the engagement of their daughter Marlynn Louise York to Rick Arlen Olin son of Beatrice A Olin and Robert M Olin. Miss York a 1975 Mt Anthony Union High School graduate works at Union Carbide Bennington. Olin a 1975 MAUHS graduate manages the frozen foods at Grand Union Bennington. An August 27 wedding is planned.
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Ned A
Frances York
Depot St
Bennington
Marlynn Louise York
Rick Arlen Olin
Beatrice A. Olin
North Branch Street
Robert M. Olin
Woodford
Miss York
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Union Carbide
Olin
MAUHS
Grand Union
Real estate contract basics for buyers and sellers
The article outlines steps in house purchase contracts including deposit placement, mortgage contingencies, and what fixtures are included. It cautions adding verbal promises to the written contract and notes settlement dates and rent if occupancy delays occur. It also mentions consulting a lawyer and identifies Mrs. Hoisington as Principal Broker of Hoisington Realty with regional credentials.
Vermont and other states settle GM engine substitution suit
Vermont joins 36 states in a settlement offer to General Motors over replacing engines in 1977 cars. Buyers could return the car for full purchase price minus mileage, or keep it and get a 36 000 mile three year drivetrain warranty plus 500 cash. GMC offered eight cents per mile or an extended warranty. Attorney General Diamond called GMC’s prior offer woefully inadequate and praised the new proposal as reasonable.
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Diamond
GMC
Celia Niles Weds Paul Pearson At Mt Anthony Country Club
Celia Ann Niles daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles F Niles of White Creek New York married Paul S Pearson son of Mrs Mildred Pearson of Greenfield Massachusetts on July 16 at 6 pm at Mt Anthony Country Club with Justice of the Peace Scott Racicot presiding. The gown of cotton eyelet featured bishop sleeves and full skirt. Anita Perry matron of honor wore emerald green dress with daisies and baby's breath. Best man was Andrew Pearson. Outside service poems were read. Reception followed and the couple departed for a wedding trip to the Thousand Islands and Adirondacks. Celia is a 1973 Hoosick Falls Central School graduate and 1977 Ellis Hospital Nursing School graduate and is employed as an RN at Cheshire Hospital in Keene New Hampshire. Paul Pearson, Greenfield High School 1970 graduate, works for Grand Union in Keene and they reside there.
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Celia Ann Niles
Charles F. Niles
White Creek
N.Y
Paul S. Pearson
Mildred Pearson
Greenfield
Mass
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Justice of the Peace
Scott Racicot
Anita N. Perry
Eagle Bridge
Andrew Pearson
Country Club
Thousand Islands
Adirondacks
Hoosick Falls Central School
Ellis Hospital School of Nursing
Bennington Couple Wed At First Baptist Church Of Bennington
Jo Anne Daub and Harry Harrington Jr. wed July 16 at First Baptist Church of Bennington with Rev. Floyd I. LaBombard officiating. The bride wore a blue princess gown with a lace cardigan, bouquet of red roses, escorted by her father. Matron of honor Linda Wright wore melon, blue carnations in her bouquet. Michele Daub was flower girl. Best man Paul Harrington. ushers Leon Hilliard Jr. and Carl Harrington. Reception for 100 at Jermain Community Hall. Couple to reside on Murphy Road, North Bennington. bride studied in Bennington area, groom from Hoosick Falls and employed at Flomatic Corp. in North Hoosick.
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First Baptist Church of
Bennington
Jo Anne Daub
Leon Hilliard Sr
Murphy Road
North Bennington
Harry Harrington Jr
Harry Harrington Sr
White Creek
N.Y
Floyd I. la Bombard
Cindy Riddle
Linda Wright
Michele Daub
Paul Harrington
Leon Hilliard Jr
Carl Harrington
Leahy backs bill to compensate crime victims
Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont urged greater aid for crime victims at a National District Attorneys Association event in Portland Maine. He backs pending legislation to fund state programs that compensate victims up to 50 percent of costs and fully reimburse federal victims. Leahy also urged revision of biased rape laws.
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Leahy
Burlington
UPI
Patrick Leahy
D-Vt
Portland
Maine
National District Attorney’s Association
Vermont gas prices rise six cents in three years
Vermont prices show a steady climb from 58.5 cents in June 1974 to 64.8 cents in June this year for regular gas. Premium rose from 62.3 to 69.6 cents, while unleaded climbed from 61.1 to 67.8 cents. Home heating oil and kerosene also edged up slightly before July tax repeal.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
State Energy Office
Energy Office
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Marlynn L. York and
Rick A. Olin
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R.N
Cheshire Hospital
Keene
N.H
Greenfield High School
Krawczyk
Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Pearson
Hoosick Falls
Flomatic Corp
North Hoosick
Fire Department
Spinelli Field
Walker
NOR Shine Food Market
U.S. Energy Research and Development Agency
Baxter
Martex Sovereign
Martex
Martex Luxor
Reg
Nichol
Main Street
Guitars
Fienberg
Main ST
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