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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1971

Page

3

Garrison Receives Two-Week Stay to Plan Payments

The Garrison Printing Division of North Bennington gains an additional two weeks to prepare a comprehensive creditor payment plan under Chapter II bankruptcy. BCIC spokesman John H. Williams notes the company remains in the same position as after the April filing, with possible outcomes including a reorganization plan acceptance or a further extension leading to liquidation if creditors deem progress unlikely. Plant manager George Smith cites $800,000 in current business and $200,000 in prepaid inventory, but insufficient working capital, exploring state loans, private banking, or a larger company acquisition to fund operations. The Vermont Industrial Building Authority may loan guarantees if private funds are pledged. since 1964 the state has lent about $2.4 million with roughly $600,000 repaid by mid-1970.

Kelton Miller Garrison Printing Division North Bennington Bennington County Industrial Corp BCIC John H. Williams Williams Garrison George Smith Smith Vermont Industrial Building Authority VIBA

Antique and Classic Car Meet Set for Stowe Aug 20 23

The 14th annual Antique and Classic Car Meet at Stowe Vermont runs August 20 to 23 with the Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts and Stowe Area Association predicting the largest turnout yet. More than 200 cars attended last year and weekend events include a Mt Mansfield trip, Stagecoach Road parade with costume judging, a roast beef dinner, film of the 1968 meet, trophies in 10 classes, and a new flea market for antique auto parts. Contact Dave Salembier at Stowe Area Association for details.

Stowe Area Mt. Mansfield Stagecoach Road Dave Salembier Stowe Area Association

Blanching a Must for Freezing Vegetables Says Extension Agent

Homemaker's Notes explains blanching is essential for non acid vegetables before freezing to stop enzymic changes, preserving flavor and texture. Fruits do not require blanching. wash, prep, and freeze in sugar or syrup. Extension bulletin Freezing Fruits and Vegetables available free from the office or by phone.

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National Life promotes two to vice presidents in changes

National Life Insurance Company in Montpelier announces promotions of two officers to vice presidents. Max W. Hittle, formerly assistant vice president in the agency department, and Dr. William R. Schillhammer Jr., chief medical director, receive the vice president titles. Five staff members are elected to officer status: Christopher E. Martin and Ronald J. Dupont from the investment department. Russell D. Coburn from the controller’s department. Joseph E. Elstner from the agency department. and Robert J. Satink from the treasurer’s department.

Montpelier National Life Insurance Company Max W. Hittle William R. Schillhammer Jr Christopher E. Martin Ronald J. Dupont Russell D. Coburn Joseph E. Elstner Robert J. Satink

Rebellion on Maine coast mussels and clams overeat

SWAN'S ISLAND Maine vacation turns into a marine influenced revolt as a hermit crab like host lures with shells and a sea life lab. The narrator rebels on day six after beachside chow of clams and mussels, cooking a garlicky meat sauce for pasta.

Maine van Nostrand

Averell Brown to lead BROC board in Bennington Rutland area

Averell Brown, a Vermont Legal Aid attorney, was elected president of the Bennington Rutland Opportunity Council at its annual meeting in Manchester W. The 27 directors include long-time members Rabbi Solomon Golberg and Tom Quinn of Rutland, plus 18 new appointees from Bennington and Rutland counties representing local agencies and programs such as United Counseling Service, Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce, Rutland Planned Parenthood, and Head Start centers. The board reflects federal community action guidelines with nine reps from private, public, and low income sectors and term limits for private and low income members.

Manchester W. Averell Brown Vermont Bennington Bennington-Rutland Opportunity Council Brown Ellen G. Knapp Zion Episcopal Church Rutland The James Louve United Counseling Service Brooks Robbins Dorset Dorset Nursing Association Gerald Raftery Sunderland Arlington Day Car William J. Haynes Greater Bennington

Bennington youth suspended sentence for hotel damage

Christopher J. Carpenter, 19, of Bennington, was sentenced in Bennington District Court for two counts of breach of the peace by destruction of property at the Putnam Hotel and The Bennington Banner office on April 9. One-year suspended sentence to St. Albans Correctional Facility with probation, payment of cooperation with treatment program required. The second charge was dropped.

Christopher J. Carpenter Bennington Putnam Hotel

Rebekahs Hold Picnic With Vermont Leaders Visit

Delegation from Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 25 Manchester Depot attended a picnic and lodge meeting at Betty Kamber's home. Guests came from Ludlow and Jacksonville. Attending were Vermont assembly president Mrs Barbara Hislop of Plymouth and District 1 deputy president Mrs Ina Damon of Bennington. A social hour followed.

Bennington Excelsior Rebekah Lodge Manchester Depot Betty Kamber Ludlow Jacksonville Vermont Assembly Barbara Hislop Plymouth Ina Damon

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