Vermont History Tells Story of Early Medicine
The summer issue of Vermont History from the Vermont Historical Society covers 19th century medical cures in Brattleboro water therapy and folk lore on roots and herbs. It also details bogus medical schools in Bennington Rutland and Burlington, physicians in the 1837 Canadian rebellion, a memoir of country doctors, and a study of the Lunar Receiving Laboratory ahead of Apollo 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Vermont History
Vermont Historical Society
Brattleboro
Rowland Robinson
Vermont
Ferrisburg
Leo Abbott
Rutland
UVM
Bennington
Newbury
Eugene P. Link
Plattsburgh State University College
Fred E. Steele
Gaysville
Vermont His
Dodd Seeks National Submarine Day Observance
Senator Thomas J. Dodd introduces a bill to create April 11 as National Submarine Day. He notes submarines were 2 percent of Navy manpower but sank 60 percent of enemy ships in World War II and cites the Thresher and Scorpion losses as enduring tributes to valor. The Polaris fleet's instant response capability underscores the current significance of submarine power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Thomas J. Dodd
D-Conn
Dodd
U.S. Navy
Polaris
Rascal the Masked Bandit at Harte and Drive-Ins
Movie timetable features Rascal the Masked Bandit at the Harte Theatre 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. plus Charly with Cliff Robertson, The High Commissioner with Rod Taylor and Christopher Plummer at Bennington Drive-In, The Graduate at Williamstown Cinema, and Rascal and Charro at Hathaway's Drive-In starting at dusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rascal
Harte Theatre
Charly
Cliff Robertson
Rod Taylor
Christopher Plummer
Bennington Drive-In
P.m
Charro
Elvis Presley
Nixon Opposes New Gun Control Proposals
The Nixon administration told Congress it opposes a major gun control bill that would require firearm registration and owner licensing. It would bar possession by ex convicts, alcoholics, and drug addicts. Officials testified to the Senate juvenile delinquency subcommittee urging rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Eugene T. Rassides
Treasury
Donald E. Santarelli
Senate
Santarelli
Congress
Moon Baby Moon Born as Astronauts Lift Off
Mrs. Delmar Moon of Elliston, Ohio gave birth to a boy named Neil Armstrong Moon just hours before America's lunar astronauts blasted off for Earth on Monday. The newborn shares a first name with the famed mission leader, linking celebration of science and family in the Ohio town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo, Ohio
UPI
Delmar Moon
Elliston
America
Earth
Neil Armstrong
Hospital notes reflect a Bennington novitiate story
July 24 1969 hospital notes list admissions and discharges in Bennington and surrounding towns. The piece transitions to a long feature on the Congregation of Holy Cross novitiate at Edward Everett mansion, its history, funding, and daily life with the Huggs family, portraying a shift from grand estate to monastery activities and community dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter Hill Huggs
Bob Leicht
Huggs
Congregation of Holy Cross
Washington, D.C
Mt. Anthony
Carpenter Hill
The
Fathers of Holy Cross
Thrift shop lists varied donations and items available
A thrift shop reports new arrivals including a Sunbeam mixmaster with all bowls a one slice toaster attractive dishes a cot and mattress canning jars chairs two bird cages a pair of crutches and many records for sale.
Playground Trip Delights 125 Youths at Bennington Battlefield
The Wednesday outing to Bennington Battlefield drew 125 youngsters and supervisors. After hamburgers and treats, playground crews toured the battlefield, played ball games, and had a merry time. Next day the Y Woods staff plan more activities at their Margaret Lane retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Y Wood
Battle Field
Y Woods
Margaret Lane
Ned Dewey
Holland Search Continues for BROC Head in Rutland
Bennington Rutland Opportunity Council lacks a director since Daniel J. Holland’s July resignation to join Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity. An executive session renewed ads across New England with Boston Globe as first place. no deadline set. Robert Flatt to serve as acting director pending permanent choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington-Rutland
Opportunity Council
Daniel J. Holland
Post
New England
Plac
Ing
Boston Globe
Edward Pinsonneault
Banner Today
Beroc R
Robert Flatt
Rutland
Eunice Wisher
Flatt
Holland
Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity
BROC
Vermont
Senior Citizens Host Card Party at Center Pitch and Bridge
On Friday at 8 p.m. a Center group will host a public card party with prizes and refreshments. A July 31 trip to the Candle Mill and Flower Barn in Arlington departs at 2 p.m. Sign up at the Center, call 442-3543 for transport by July 29. Bowling follows Friday at Bennington Lanes at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candle Mill
Arlington
Bennington Lanes
Pownal Man Kenneth Ely Dies at 47 in Vermont Hospital
Kenneth Quinton Ely, 47, of Pownal, died early this morning after a four week hospital stay at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home in Bennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pownal
Kenneth Quinton Ely
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home
Bennington
Marine Pfc Gary Martin Receives Combat Action Ribbon
Gary Martin a Marine Corps Private First Class and nephew of Miss Kathryn Temple of 16 Greenwich Street North Bennington receives the Combat Action Ribbon while serving with the Third Battalion Seventh Marine Regiment First Marine Division in Vietnam. The award honors direct exposure to enemy fire or explosives and does not require ongoing combat under fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
Gary Martin
Kathryn Temple
Greenwich St
North Bennington
Seventh Marine Regiment
First Marine Division
Listers Hear Public Tour On Personal Property Inventories
Bennington listers plan a 730 pm public meeting at the listers offices on South Street to explain inventories and their link to the Grand List. If needed, the session moves to the Bennington County Courthouse. James E. Alexander from the Vermont Tax Department will present his system and note perjury for false inventories. He expects few attendees in Barre but says Bennington is a hot political town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Listers
Listers
South Street
Lister
Francis J. Hogan
Bennington County
James E. Alexander
Vermont Tax Department
Alexander
Barre
Bennington
White River Junction
Krawczyk Family Visits Bennington Week In Ky
Bennington briefs report Mrs Joseph Krawczyk Jr and infant Jacqueline of Muldraugh Ky spending a week at the home of Mr and Mrs Krawczyk Rice Lane. Her husband stationed in Vietnam. Fraternal Order of Eagles 1861 Ladies Auxiliary hosts a 7 30 pm meeting in Eagles rooms and a Friday dance 8 pm to 1 am with George O Briens band buffet lunch. Service of Thanksgiving for Apollo Elevens moon voyage at Old First Church Bennington tonight 8 pm with local clergy assisting. public welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Krawczyk Jr
Jacqueline
Muldraugh, Ky
Mr. Krawczyk
Krawczyk
Rice Lane
Vietnam
Fraternal
Order of Eagles 1861
Eagles
George O’brien
Old First Church
Old Bennington
Arvel M. Steece
First Congregational Church
Angus J. MacDonald
Shaftsbury United Methodist Church
W. Earle Forman
Church of God
Richard O. Lenehan
Christian Missionary Alliance Church
Wotm Notes and Local Notices From July and August
At the last meeting on July 16 a surprise gift went to Bessie Burgess while Alma Langlois missed the jackpot attendance gift. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday August 20 at 7 30 p m with an executive board meeting at 7 and Isabelle Gates as refreshments chair. A special meeting is set for Wednesday July 30 at 7 30 p m to plan the August picnic. Norfolk Virginia couple Mr and Mrs Sidney A Madison visit Mrs Madison s parents Mr and Mrs A Sidney Edson at 203 Grandview St and stay with Mrs Madison s siblings Richard and Frank in Cincinnati and Fairborn Ohio. Mt Anthony Union High School class of 1969 diploma miniatures can be picked up at the principal s office 8 30 a m to 4 p m. VFW Post 1332 announces entertainment Friday night with Ernie Caron on piano and a steak supper Saturday 6 8 p m followed by dancing to George O Brien s music. Margaret Meagher and Kathleen D Steece teachers at Molly Stark School attended the University of North Carolina Greensboro July 14 18 for a Team Teaching and Continuous Progress Institute among 350 participants from 30 states. Lecturers discussed underachievement cultural barriers to intergroup communication the disadvantaged child non graded school teacher expectations and pupil performance. Household Sale Friday and Saturday July 25 26 at 130 Harrison Ave Bennington. Napolitano s Brick Oven Pizza will be closed for vacation July 27 through August 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Burgess
Alma Langlois
Isabelle Gates
Margaret Meagher
Kathleen D. Steece
Molly Stark
University of North Carolina
Greensboro
Marian Franklin
Meagher
Steece
Also Mentioned on This Page
Apollo
Ellington Air Force Base
Houston
Lunar Receiving Laboratory
Aldrin
Armstrong
Moon
Lunar
Collins
Torical Society
Troy Probe
McDonald
GOP
Casey
Troy
Smith
Adrian Gonyea
Hudson Valley Community College
Morris Massry
SIC
Joseph Fisch
New York City
Aya Mele
Gabriel Cooney
Bennington Fire Department
Rebels
Williamsburg
Mass
N.H
Lanesboro
Readsboro
Jack Hohman
Earl Pierce
Francis Buck
Ralph Coyne
Howard Hewson Jr
William Sears
Patrick Pascarello
Howard Hewson
Hood
Thomas Coyne
Richard Knapp
Dustin Hoffman
Anne Bancroft
Mike Nichols
Williamstown Cinema
Nixon
Burlington
Russell Bogart
Paul Hale
Moon Baby
Carole Greene
Rita DeGrenier
Cynthia Patten
Ethel Tate
West Rupert
Lawrence Burdick
North Pownai
Margaret and
Patrick Rowe
Jessie Stevens
Hoosick
Gary Walker
Pownai Center
Rose Tetreault
Clayton LeBarron
Raymond Bleau
Kirk Speanburg
Valley Falls
N.Y
Debbie
Mark Dubuke
Raymond Albowicz
Hoosick Falls
Richard Diamond
R.D
Charles Farrell
Box 313
West Arlington
Otis Crandall
Holden St
Pittsfield General Unit
Berkshire Medical Center
Pittsfield
Elizabeth Margaret
Herbert Albrycht
Albrycht
Mary Elizabeth Dermody
John J. Dermody
Holy Cross
France
Dartmouth
Edward Everett
Everett
Benningtonians
Fraker
Edward H. Everett
Thrift Shop
Loin
HAM
Safford and Gage Sts
Y Pool
Snoopy Bones
Broc Head
Virginia Heck
Wisher
Senior Citizens Center
Kenneth Q. Ely
Combat
Bennington Briefs
WOTM
Sidney A. Madison
Norfolk
Mrs. Madison
A. Sidney Edson
Grandview St
Madison
Dorothy Edson
Richard
Cincinnati
Frank
Fairborn
Ohio
Mt. Anthony Union High School
VFW
Ernie Caron
Harrison Ave
ADV
Williamstown
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