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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1975

Page

9

Middlebury President Seeks Liberal Education Focus

Middlebury College President James I. Armstrong spoke at Sunday morning's baccalaureate address about education shaping choices. He used a parable of assembling a torn world map by placing the man together first, arguing that education exercises patterns of excellence rather than teaching facts, guiding graduates and families toward their path.

Middlebury Middlebury College James I. Armstrong Sigmund Neumann

New Titles at McCullough Library Readings

The McCullough Library adds many titles across genres from Witch Haven and The Wind Chill Factor to The Kreutzman Formula and Great Railway Journeys of the World. Additional works cover art, travel, history, nature, and fiction while a long quotation from Dr. Armstrong frames education as cultivating a fair mind and compassionate heart.

McCullough Churchill Sambrook Jones America Mabley Schroeder Price Old West Ruth Woodrow Wilson Armstrong

Campground fees and trail shelter charges announced

Green Mountain area campgrounds near Ripton Hapgood Pond Peru and Red Mill Brook Woodford set per unit and per person rates with group minimums and reservation rules. New York Blueberry Patch and Potomac Group Area also require reservations or per person fees. Long and Appalachian Trail shelters Congdon South Bourn North Bourn Griffith Lula Tye Little Rock Pond will charge 75 cents for overnight camping. Volunteer caretakers assigned under Green Mountain Club agreement. No fees for overlooks picnics scenic drives hiking fishing hunting boating.

Ripton Hapgood Pond Peru Red Mill Brook Woodford New York Blueberry Patch Reynoldsville Potomac Group National Forest Congdon South Bourn Pond North Bourn Pond Griffith Lake Lula Tye Little Rock Pond Green Mountain Club

Pownal Community Notes Schedule and Cemetery Work

Scout troop 347 meets tonight at 7 at the scout hut in Pownal Center. Pownal Baptist Church choir rehearses at 6 30 p.m. and Wednesday night prayer is at 7 30. The Rap Group gathers Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pownal Recreational Center. Fish and Game Club meets Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at North Pownal Firehouse. A well baby clinic is Friday June 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Second Congregational Church Hillside Bennington. Appointments with Betsy Yung at 442 5491. Work begins on Little Rhode Island cemetery in Mattison with stone restoration and weed removal. Aaron Hulet grave honored with flag. cemetery about 1 1/2 acres, oldest stone 1813, many Mattison, Hulet, Perkins families. Project led by Mrs Bliss Hulet for bicentennial effort.

Second Congregational Church Hillside Street Bennington Betsy Yung Pownal Rhode Island Mattison Vermont Old Cemetery Association Jack Cross Aaron Hulet North

Fashion Show Brings Gowns of Yesteryear to Arlington

Arlington hosts a Bridal Gown fashion show by the Arlington Area Bicentennial Committee at Arlington Memorial High School Friday June 6 starting 8 p.m. Helen Wood of Arlington models a turn of the century gown as part of the event. Tickets are two dollars and all are invited.

Helen Wood Arlington Arlington Memorial High School Arlington Area Bicentennial Committee Yesteryear

John Ellis Wins Conger Memorial Literary Prize at Williams

John H. Ellis II of Williamstown won the Conger Memorial Literary Prize at Williams College for essays on the arts published in the Record Advocate. Judge Professor Fred H. Stocking praised his discriminating prose and role in reestablishing art criticism, noting his work as arts editor and his appearances in Twelfth Night and Trial By Jury.

Williamstown Mass John H. Ellis II Sherman Ellis Ellis Conger Williams College Record Advocate Fred H. Stocking Williams The Record-Advocate

Harris resigns from Williams to lead Howard history dept

Joseph E. Harris, long-time Afro-American history scholar and current chair of Williams College Afro-American Studies, departs to become professor and chair of the History Department at Howard University in Washington, D.C. He has taught since 1969, expanded the program, and previously taught at Morgan State, Lock Haven, and SUNY New Paltz. He plans to read a Kenya paper this summer under Afro-American Scholars Grant.

Williamstown Mass Joseph E. Harris Williams College Howard University Washington, D.C Harris Williams Howard History Northwestern University Morgan State College Maryland Lock Haven State College Pennsylvania State University of New York New Paltz Agency For International Development Guinea West Africa University of Nairobi Kenya Historical Association of Kenya

Stafford weighs wait and see on conservative election bid

UPI reports Sen. Robert Stafford of Vermont plans a wait and see stance toward a possible conservative challenger next year. Assistant House Clerk Bruce Graham may launch a conservative bid against Stafford, who noted a past attempt fizzled. Stafford pledged a vigorous campaign if Gov. Salmon runs and praised ties with Sen. Patrick Leahy on milk parity legislation with Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz.

Rutland UPI Robert Stafford R-Vt House Bruce Graham Stafford WHWB Graham Thomas Salmon Patrick Leahy Leahy Earl Butz Butz

Burlington Assault Case Shifts to Court

Stanley Regin Jr 32 of Underhill pleaded innocent to aggravated assault after his wife Sandra Regin 27 was shot in the back at their Underhill home. He posted no bail for lack of $2,500 and awaits further court action as his wife’s condition remained critical.

Burlington UPI Stanley Regin Jr Underhill Vermont District Court Regin Sandra Regin Medical Center UVM

Budget Hearing Aims At HVCC 1975-76 Request

The Rensselaer County Legislature and the public will view Hudson Valley Community College’s budget request of 11.93 million for 1975 76. The legislature may approve about 600 thousand or five percent of the total. Officials cite salary settlements and higher heating costs as drivers. A tuition hike is not expected. A vote is set for the legislature’s Tuesday meeting.

Troy Rensselaer County Hudson Valley Community College HVCC

Lawmaker urges veterans bonus for all wars

Troy Rensselaer County Legislature Chairman Joseph G. Manupella calls on New York to award a $250 veteran bonus to all Korean and Vietnam War veterans, with $150 for those who stayed stateside. He will introduce a sense of the legislature resolution at the next monthly meeting, aiming for action while veterans return from Vietnam.

Troy — Rensselaer County Joseph G. Manupella New York State New York Manupella Vietnam

Cranwell School to close after failed fund drive

Cranwell School officials in Lenox announce the 36 year old Jesuit boys prep school will close. The decision follows a three month drive that raised half of the $1 million goal, leaving a $350000 shortfall. Proceeds would have retired much of the debt and covered future operating deficits.

LENOX Cranwell School Raymond J. Swords S. J. Cranwell Pierce Chapel

Jury Sequestered After Telephone Threat in Rape Trial

Berkshire Superior Court halted testimony in a Hinsdale rape case as jurors were sequestered following a reported telephone threat to a juror. Judge Tisdale ordered sequestration after ADA Flynn sought protection. defense counsel declined comment.

Pittsfield Berkshire County Hinsdale William J. Zeitler Jr Samuel T. Tisdale William R. Flynn Flynn Stephen Smith

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