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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1966
Page
3
A humorous column reflecting on a long life span and aging from a female narrator. It jokes about turning years, gray hairs, and a playful poke at television glamour while reassuring the reader about age. It notes family, aging, and the idea of grandchildren, with a casual voice.
A reflective monologue questions shifting terms of address from Miss to Maam while embracing aging and the idea of turning 30. It playfully notes how speech reveals age and urges readers to own growing older with humor and personal milestones. The piece ends with birthday wishes to Sam, Martha, and Caroline.
Burlington advice from Kay Strassburg of the University of Vermont covers rug construction fiber choices and factors for longevity. Dense pile, backing, and material like nylon wool or certain synthetics boost durability while padding types affect wear over time. Color, traffic, and maintenance influence dirt visibility and care, with tweed or mixed colors hiding stains better.
A collage of school lunch menus from Ipswich and multiple Vermont towns runs beside a lengthy reminiscence by Mrs. Jessie Goddeau of Pownal about the 1816 summer with relentless cold and snow. The piece recounts a Vermont uncle found frozen after a June storm, bitter months across New England, and a Thai art exhibit at Fleming Museum. It closes with a Brattleboro silver jubilee celebration for Mr and Mrs Edward Toomey.
March extension programs cover new sewing techniques and leader trainings at Manchester Depot and North Bennington Library. A March 23 council meeting plans Spring activities and a May 1 7 Washington citizenship bus tour is offered with March 18 pre-registration. Vermont Bankers Association luncheon honors women bankers and Cindy Beechler notes rising female participation and needed hard work for recognition.
The Bennington Banner printed daily at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont (05201) with United Press International content rights and home delivery options. Subscription rates for Vermont residents cover 3 months at 6.30 dollars, 6 months at 11.70 dollars, and 1 year at 22.50 dollars, plus 10 cent per day delivery.
Japanese military authorities on Higashi Chitose base in Hokkaido launched a marriage counseling service to act as a go between for bachelor servicemen and prospective brides. The program aims to deter about 1,500 unmarried men in the unit from leaving the service for civilian life where girlfriends are believed more plentiful.
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