Caracciola to Seek Sixth Vermont House Term
Veteran Republican Rep. Joseph J. Caracciola announced plans to run for a sixth term in Vermont House District 2-1, covering Bennington area including North Bennington. A longtime Highway Committee member, he may seek another assignment, with a GOP primary likely and Democrats not yet fielding candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracciola
Joseph J. Caracclola
Vermont
Kennington
Styhveest
Wwn
North Bennington
Whis
Robert Graf
Rupert
Legth
Montpelier
Saracciola
Bennington
Bennington County
Leon Wagner
Qavid J. Alien
Careceigla
Bennington Briefs: Civic and Social Updates Across Vermont
Bennington briefs report social events and civic notes from Bennington and surrounding towns. Highlights include Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 106 planning a San Francisco dinner dance August 5 to raise funds for Memorial Park pool, with a steak dinner, dance, music by George Pascha and his band, and guest speaker Rivkard Sleeman. Also covered are political rumors about a Missouri candidate, party updates from Eagleton and Nixon era commentary, meeting notices for Ladies Auxiliary and Disabled American Veterans, and upcoming dances, parades, and fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of
Bugtes Aerie
Donatians
George Pascha
Rivkard Sleeman
Edward R. Lamb
Acrie
Memorial Park Pool
Derry Barthold
Hospital Notes July 25 Admissions and Discharges
Admissions include John Porshay Richard Mar voux Arthur Parker Rose Wordard Truman Bushee Susan Mack Bennington Sharon Hulster Clara Hall Arlington Sandra Clairmont Eagle Bridge NY Willmont Griffin Hoosick Falls NY. Discharges include Keith Thompson Alfred Perramini Hausick Falls Bruce Gemie Troy NY Margaret Gverall Cambridge NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Porshay
Richard Marvoux
Arthur Parker
Rose Wordard
Truman Bushee
Susan Mack
Bennington
Sharon Hulster
Clara Hall
Arlington
Sandra Clairmont
Eagle Bridge
Willmont Griffin
Hoosick Falls
Keith Thompson
Alfred Perramini
Hausick Falls
Bruce Gemie
Troy
N.Y
Margaret Gverall
Cambridge
Willow Road to Lose Weeping Willows for Housing Road
Willow Town Manager Edward R. Lamb endorsed removing two weeping willow trees on Willow Road to make a two lane access road for a large low rent housing project. Lamb dismissed a compromise to relocate the road and save some trees amid an Act 250 hearing where residents opposed tree loss. Planning Chair Paul Bohneli said the trees were to stay, a claim the developer denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward R. Lamb
Willow Road
Lamb
Planning Commission
Paul Bohnel
Free Band Concert at Willow Park Tonight
Bennington area residents will be treated to an old fashioned band concert at 7 30 pm at Willow Park. The 40th Army Band of the Vermont National Guard plays Sousa marches and contemporary pieces. Sponsored by Co. C and Bn. Arbor the event is free to the public and lasts about one hour. If it rains it moves to Mt Anthony High School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Willow Park
40Th Army Band
Vermont National Guard
John Philip Sousa
Co. C
Bn. Arbor
Mt. Anthony High School
Auitarium
Bennington to vote on state lottery ballot issue
Bennington voters will be polled on September 12 to answer if they favor a state lottery. The move came from Selectman Virginio N. Max Perrotta with Camp bell opposing on moral grounds. Other selectmen supported adding the straw vote, as nearby states already run lotteries.
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Bennington
Virginio N
Max' Perrotta
Montfelier
J. Dutean Campbell
Tramenc
Jerome
Paul Sheridan
Perrotta
Fred Phillips
Vermont
Massachusetts
New York
New Hampshire
Fo Montpelier
Putney billboards spared for now amid plaza deal
Putney merchants win a temporary extension to keep riverfront billboards as the Travel Information Council approves a plaza contract. The TIC asks Vermont’s attorney general for a ruling on signs visible from Vermont but located in New Hampshire. The council also seeks a petition to have the New Hampshire signs removed, pending legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.m.super Rutland
Putney
Travel Information Council
Office of
Vic Attorney General
Vermont
New Hampshire
Discover
THC
Roland Loveless
Development and Community Affairs
Kevin Richards
Putney Inn
DPC
Richards
Funeral Notice for Mrs Bessie Farnham in Shaftsbury
Funeral services for Mrs Bessie A Farnham of Cleveland Avenue Shaftsbury will be held at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Chapel at 3 pm Thursday with Rev A J MacDonald officiating. Burial in Shaftsbury Village Cemetery. Calling hours today 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Memorials may be donated to Putnam Memorial Hospital via the funeral home office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie A. Farnham
Cleveland Avenue
South
Shaftsbury
Hanson-Walbridge
A. J. MacDonald
First United Methodist Church of
Shaftabury Village
Britain Sees Continuous Strikes Across Transport Sectors
London Transport 24000 gas drivers and conductors began a two hour strike at midnight. BEA canceled all Heathrow flights for eight hours starting at 6 am due to the work action. Seaport walkouts cripple shipments as 140,000 workers join protests over court orders and the Industrial Relations Act. Police move to clear blockades around Pentecost Prison where five longshoremen remain jailed.
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London Transport
British European Airways
BEA
London
Heathrow
Rarge
Britain
Edward Heath
Duckers
Heath
Pentecgille
Doubledecker
French Canadians Visit Bennington Strengthens New England Canada Ties
Ten Quebec youths spent three weeks in Bennington hosted by local families as part of the Brattleboro Experiment in International Living. They visited monuments and museums, camped, and enjoyed trips to Lake George and New York City while showcasing improved English and mutual cultural exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Canada
Bennington
Quebec
Brattleboro
St. John's Parish Hall
North Bennington
Alouette
Obituary of William Joseph Zoufaly 73 Bennington resident
William Joseph Zoufaly 73 died last night at Fairview Nursing Home Bennington after an extended illness. Born in New York City November 13 1894 he was a former Brooklyn farrier who retired to East Arlington 14 years ago due to health. Survived by widow Frederica Hauptmann four sons Howard William Louis and Erol 14 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at Hanson and Walbridge Bennington at 3 am with Rev Thomas Mattison officiating. Burial Pack Lawn Cemetery Bennington. Friends may call today 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home. Contributions to Bennington Rescue Squad welcomed through the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Jose Piezquraly
William Joseph Zoufaly
Fairview
Bennington
Mr. Zoufaly
New York City
William Zoufaly
Anna Kletecka
Frederica Hauptmann
Queens
N.Y
Brooklyn
East Arlington
Sas
Howard
Lowell
Mass
William
Queens Village
Louis
Erol
Manchester
Hanson and Walbridge
Thomas Mattison
St. Francis da Salea Parish
Pack Lawn
Funeral Home Office
Fire destroys Temple library in major blaze at temple university
A fire at Charles Xela Law Library in Temple University’s campus in Philadelphia destroyed about 180000 volumes valued at more than 5 million dollars. Librarian Erwin Surrency reported the loss as extensive with many items deemed priceless and the damage described as incalculable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles Xela
Pemple University
Erwin Surrency
Madonna Ski Area to Remove Outdoor Advertising in Vermont
The Madonna Mountain Corporation of Jeffersonville will remove all off premise outdoor advertising signs from Vermont highways. The move aligns with the Travel Information Council TIC program seeking to clear roads of commercial advertising to preserve Vermont’s countryside. Madonna’s action follows its 1072 sign renewal becoming inactive and reflects private sector cooperation with state officials led by Roland A. Loveless.
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Montpelier
Madonna Mountain Corporation
Jeffersonville
Vermont
Madonna Ski
Madonna
Travel Information Council
TIC
Highway District Two
Roland A. Loveless
Agency of Development and Community Affairs
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Baumer
Werthesslny
Tidy
Joseph J, Caracciola
Bennington Briefs
Januise Biwell
Barney Road
Virginia Pellerin
Pownal
Page Wagleton
Eally
United States
Dougherty
Congress
Missouri
Briglton
Duugherty
Eagleton
Page Trew
Pearson
Nicol
Spiro Agnew
Spokane
Wash
Lowell P. Weicker
Rgonn
Nixon
Sen
Order of the Eagles Aerie 1881
Eagles
FDR
Vermont Veterans Home
Bennington Planned Parenthood
Lake Paran
North Sennington
Ricky Burgess
Cold Mountain
Carl Joachim
Lake Paras
Para Recreations Uec
St. Peter's
Oakley Frost
Shea Agency Inc
Selectman
J. Duncan Campbell
ST. Bennington, VT
TIA
Putney Selectmen
Santa's Land
Baskerville
Liga Bird
Warren Vassura
Donald Bierwath
Theresa Weir
Scott Andrews
John Andrews
Robin Bierworth
Todd Pemtrake
Michael Fantetti
Lynne Michaels
Leste LeBurron
Kelly Jones
Wendy Pinsonneault
Hubla Constanting
Caralyn Weir
Lee Ann Colliang
Linda Andrews
Terry Purdy
Matt Broomhall
Jimmy Michaels
Neil Hoge
Donn Lyons
Andy Corey
Robert Justison
Loveless
Discover Pulney Council
Te Plaza
Winte River Junction
Veterans Administration
New
Charles Toomey
Richard Woolson
Anthony
Bosegay
Monument
Museum
Dave
Ona
Holy Cross
Storytown
Lake George
Irons
Woodford
Madeleine Leblanc
Yolande Marchand
Nicole Simard
Suzanne Guay
Sylvie Drouin
Tominique Tremblay
Sylvie Grenier
Mona Saulnier
Claude Beaulieu
Charles Vien
Francois Brass
Anid
Bruce LaVigne
Hubert Johnson
John Irons Jr
Robert McWaters
Michael Powers
James King
Walter Hujck
Bernard Bourgeois
Arthur Coxsee
Merritt Hewitt Jr
Mile
Leblane
Mt. Anthony
Marey Garges
Lane
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Mane Engi Toe
Nennington
Mahar & Son
Mercer
Edward P Mahard
Sane
NEDA
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