Drug use among Chittenden youths examined in 1969 study
Chittenden County State's Attorney Patrick Leahy and University of Vermont instructor Ronald Steffenhagen flag a 1969 survey of over 3000 county high school students showing more than 7 percent urban and 5 percent rural students admitted marijuana use. They warn the issue stems from student emotional instability and urge education and community mental health as solutions over enforcement. The piece also notes Fraternal Order of Eagles meetings and a food rummage sale at the Eagles rooms on March 6 7 and 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
UPI
Chittenden County
National District Attorneys’ Association
Patrick Leahy
University of Vermont
Ronald Steffenhagen
Leahy
Steffenhagen
Grange 497 Holds February Meeting at Beech Street Firehouse
Bennington Grange 497 met February 18 with eight members present at the Beech Street Firehouse. A patriotic program by Mrs. Rose Gleason included readings on Washington and Lincoln. Discussion of who is greater followed. The program featured pieces such as Lincoln and The Bread of Life. The next meeting is March 11 at the firehouse with a dues paying supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Grange
Beech Street
Rose Gleason
Washington
Lincoln
United States
The
Lent Youth Breakfast Series At Area Churches
A series of youth Lenten breakfasts will run five Wednesdays in March at 7 a.m. at First Baptist Church Bennington. March 3 speaker is James Lewis of First United Methodist Church. Richard Hunt will cook. Cost is 2 dollars for all five meals or 50 cents per meal. advance reservations with Kathy Roberts. Youth groups from First Congregational, First Baptist, and First United Methodist join, inviting other youths to participate. Steering committee includes Kathy Roberts, Gene Daugherty, James Lewis, Richard McSherry, and Dan Steece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Bennington
James Lewis
First United Methodist Church
Richard Hunt
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Kathy Roberts
First Congregational Church
Gene Daugherty
Richard McSherry
Dan Steece
Pavilion exhibit travels as Vermont Historical Society funds new museum
An exhibit of Pavilion artifacts, traveling to promote a planned Museum for Vermont, is in Vermont National Bank Bennington for two weeks then ties to a 112,500 fundraising drive. It features a Pavilion brick, a gold shovel, Victorian garb, event broadsides, and historic photos. Information is available from William H. Soule.
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Montpelier
Vermont Historical Society
Bennington
Vermont National Bank
Vermont
Jean Cate
Society
Brattleboro
Wilmington
Randolph National Bank
New ‘Museum
William H. Soule
The
Sabra Johnson
East Barnard
Cub Scout notes and party honors in New Bedford
Cub Scout Pack 355 hosted a spaghetti supper February 25 at the Methodist Church with Kendall Adams and Daniel K. McWethy as guests of honor. The Kalinowski family celebrated their parents anniversary at Lyons Street with a prime rib dinner prepared by five children. Joaquin Pina, last surviving whaler of New Bedford, died aged nearly 101. Commerce Secretary Stans ordered bans on eight whale species. Pigeons on Holy Trinity Church clock area. health officials to remove birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Robert Kalinowski
Lyons Street
Linda Sandquist
New Bedford
Mass
UPI
Joaquin Pina
Pina
Union Hospital
Cape Verde Islands
Commerce
Maurice Stans
Commerce Department
Cheltenham
England
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Chittenden
Eagle
Order of Eagles Aerie 1861
Auxiliary
Eagles
Grange News
Cub
Kendall Adams
Daniel K. McWethy
Grand Union
Save Way
Williams Iga
Super Duper
Burdick’s Dairy
Ove Electrone
Radford Spacere
New York City
Bahama Island
Grant Store
Monument Plaza Shopping Center
Bennington, VT
Bradford House Rest
Monument Plaza
H.P
Briggs & Stratton
H.P. Briggs & Stratton
Economy Auto Stores Inc
Main Street
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