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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1970
Page
6
Vermont wildlife officials warn rabies threatens northern areas while foxes play a key role in controlling pests. Hunters urged to shoot foxes on sight to slow disease spread, but do not touch dead foxes, and natural predators remain vital for pest control and ecosystem health.
At a Shaftsbury Methodist Church gathering the Norshaft Lions proposed inviting Vermont Central Planning Office speakers on environment zoning housing and mobile homes. They planned a statewide clean-up day April 18 and discussed Lake Paran repairs and two Mt Anthony scholarships. Directors to elect a new chairman March 10.
Lunch offerings listed for March 9 13 include daily meals with items such as tuna macaroni salad buttered peas and carrots lasagna hot dogs in roll tomato soup and tuna noodle casserole plus sides like milk fruit and desserts. Multiple days show variations in entrees salads breads and beverages for a Tuesday to Friday cycle.
Hoosick Falls New York couple Norman Scott Sr and his wife May were honored at a surprise Feb 28 party at the Town House in Cambridge marking their 50th wedding anniversary. About 65 relatives attended with the Scotch clan joining in dinner songs and dances. The Scotts, married March 3 1920 in Arbroath Scotland, live in Hoosick Falls with children Marjorie Moses and Norman Scott Jr and ten grandchildren.
Arlington fire crews responded to a 12:20 p.m. Sunday call at John Bentley’s Crow Hill Road home where a clothes dryer fire burned clothes and caused heavy smoke. While handling that blaze, a short circuit at the Hawley Co showroom in East Arlington ignited mattresses, quickly extinguished with onlookers’ help. mattresses smoldered outside after being removed.
Sunderland School Association holds its monthly meeting at Town House School tonight at 8 o'clock. Albert Lawrence, chairman of the school directors, will present on the new elementary school progress. Committee reports and discussions follow. refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
Arlington battenkill Grange members report three entries in the national Grange sewing contest. Music includes When Irish Eyes are Smiling My Wild Irish Rose and Home Sweet Home. Mrs. Prudence Vaughn readings precede group singing. Grange contributions go to Future Farmers of America Easter Seals and the Miss Vermont Agriculture Contest. March 14 social committee named Roy Crofut Doris Wright Beverly Wright.
Hoosick Falls Leo LaRoche of 20 Carey Ave is a patient at Mary Mc Clellan Hospital Cambridge where he underwent surgery last Wednesday. Bernice Jenuskevice of Washington DC formerly from here spent the weekend visiting her brother and family. She has been transferred to the Downey Illinois VA Hospital to go later this month. Prudential Insurance Hoosick Falls staff attended the Citation Award Banquet at Roaring Brook Lodge Lake Luzerne recognizing top sales and service. A J Salluzzo of 122 Main St led Troy District Region 6 with over a million dollars in premiums and John Gorman received a president citation for the Hoosick Falls staff. Staff Sgt and Mrs John Corcoran and son John F Corcoran of Fairfax Virginia returned after a week with Mrs Corcoran's parents on Johnson Hill Road. Alicia Nevins of Waterford visited. Patricia Kennedy returned to Fannie Allen School of Nursing after spring recess with her parents. Kennedy helped receive the nurse's cap at capping ceremonies. Matty Semenza Albany Catholic Diocese official to speak at St Marys Academy Home School Association meeting on Sperno Lerno bill for aid to parochial schools. Court St Mary C D A meeting canceled due to conflict with St Marys Academy Home School Association.
Readsboro note reports Mrs Bertha Bowen of Main Street visiting Mr and Mrs Harold Lavanway in Monroe Massachusetts. Weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Louis Mowe on Tunnell Street included Mr and Mrs Domenic Janampa and children Lisa Len and Mark from Northfork Massachusetts. They are the former owners of the 1776 House in Heartwellville.
Mrs. Marjory Rice chairs the 1970 Heart Fund Drive with literature and envelopes mailed or available at her Searsburg Vermont 9 home. Mrs. Doris Rice leads the Vermont Association for Crippled Children drive with Easter seals and forms delivered to residents. Obituary notice for Albert D. Noel of Bennington and Searsburg released. Victor Allen of Madison NJ visiting readsboro Falls summer home. Mrs. Lucy Crosby hosts her grandson and friend from West Halifax. William and Mrs. Robinson of Readsboro Falls wintering in North Adams MA after hospital stays. Readsboro volunteer Fire Department to meet March 10 at 8 p.m. St Anne’s Society meets March 16 at 8 p.m.
Retford England. Miss Margaret Towsend headmistress of Retford High School bans maxicoats and orders 80 pupils to wear minicoats but not too short. She says maxicoats look ungainly and enforces a conservative dress code.
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