Spelunker Ted Bird to offer cave talk at McCullough House
Spelunker Ted Bird will discuss cave exploration at Gov. McCullough Mansion North Bennington at 4 p.m. Sunday March 14. He will share photos of New England caves, cover gear and safety, and discuss caves around Bennington Danby Albany Schoharie and West Virginia. He notes caves stay for climates year round and urges not going alone.
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Ted Bird
McCullough House
Gov. McCullough
North Bennington
Bird
New England
Bennington
Danby
Albany
Schoharie
New York
West Virginia Mountains
AAUW Outlines Four Topics for 1971 73 Study
The American Association of University Women expands study topics for 1971 73 addressing environment, education, economy, and government responsiveness. The four focus areas are This Beleaguered Earth, A Dollar's Worth, We The People, and The Crisis in Public Education, with branching details and aims for policy influence, local ecological priorities, and educational reform.
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American Association of University Women
Association For Study and Action
AAUW
Vermont
U.N
New York City
U.S
Poetry Society contest open to Vermont high schools
St Albans reports the Poetry Society of Vermont and WCAX TV sponsor the third annual high school poetry contest for grades 9 through 12. Each entrant may submit one original poem up to 32 lines. must include a sealed envelope with real name and contact details. Entries due by April 15 to Richard Barry. First prize is 50 dollars with 150 dollars total awards. published poems enter for a 5 dollar Troubadour prize.
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ST. Albans
Poetry Society of Vermont
Wcaxtv
PSOV
Richard Barry
RFD
Barry
Wcax-Tv
Vermont Historical Society to Host Military History Talk
In Montpelier on March 11 John Daniel Flynn of Gaysville will discuss Vermont's military history from 1775 to 1865 at the Vermont Historical Society library. Flynn will display 4,000 items showing evolution of uniforms and equipment, emphasizing Hubbardton and Bennington battles. The event is free and begins at 8 p.m. at the state Administration Building.
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Montpelier
Vermont Historical Society
John Daniel Flynn
Gaysville
Vermont
Flynn
Hubbardton
Bennington
The
State
Statehouse
Company of Military Historians
International Society of Military Collectors
American Military Institute
Notre Dame University
South Bend
Ind
South Royalton High School
Marshall True
Betty Bandel
University of Vermont
Poll tax exemption list eyed for ANFC recipients in Vermont
Legal Aid in Burlington says Aid to Needy Families with Children recipients may be listed with town clerks to qualify for poll tax exemption. The Social Welfare Department will submit names of ANFC recipients and others under welfare income limits, but requires prior written permission to release names. Aged 21 to 65 recipients should contact the Welfare Department about submitting their names.
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Burlington
Vermont
Legal Aid
ANFC
State Social Welfare Department
Welfare Department
DeBell Engages to Gore in Vail Road Nuptials
Mr and Mrs John DeBell of Vail Road announce the engagement of daughter Mary Ellen to Spec 4 Ransom J Gore son of Mr and Mrs Ransom Gore of Houran Road The couple plans a November 20 wedding Mary Ellen is a senior at Mt Anthony Union and Ransom J Gore served with Co C 97th Sig Bn in Germany Additional details note MAUHS alumni and upcoming nuptials.
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John DeBell
Vail Road
Mary Ellen
Ransom J. Gore
Ransom Gore
Houran Road
DeBell
Mt. Anthony Union High School
MAUHS
Co. C
Vermont Gov. Davis Bets No New Taxes for 1973 Budget
Governor Deane C. Davis says state revenue may cover fiscal 1972 without tax increases and hints the 1973 session could likewise avoid new taxes. He unveiled a $119 million omnibus for 1972, citing improved revenue and extra funds from Vermont Yankee as factors.
Thrift Shop Plans Spring Clean and Bargains
The thrift shop announces bargains this week with skirts 15 cents each, men's suits and coats half price, and ladies dresses 50 cents. Donors are asked for items including a two wheel bicycle playpen stroller carrying case and small shelves while kitchen goods remain in demand. Thrift shop hours are Thursday 2 to 5 pm Friday 12 30 to 6 30 pm and Saturday 10 am to 2 pm. Vernon Nuclear Power plant slated to open this fall under a 1967 law granting the state 2 percent of estimated fair market value.
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Nuclear Power Corp
Vernon
Junior Women hear about lib movement from Barbara Smith
Bennington group, the Bennington Junior Women, met March 2 at the McCullough Mansion to hear Barbara Herrnstein Smith of Bennington discuss the lib movement and its implications.
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Lib
Bennington
McCullough Mansion
Barbara Herrnstein Smith
Regional chairmen named in Scout council's drive
Rutland official Frank R Stevenson announces the Ethan Allen Council drive to raise 39000 for expanded southern Vermont scouting. A broad steering committee includes William W White Donald Ross Bernard Young John Moore Carlo Zezza and R Lawlor Cooper with district and town chairmen named for numerous towns. A card party fund drive and a new child care service during blood drawings are among the year’s community efforts.
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Rutland
Frank R. Stevenson
Proctor
Ethan Allen Council
Boy Scouts of America
Vermont
William W. White
Guardian
Donald Ross
West Rutland
Bernard Young
Springfield
Chester
Millard Waite Jr
White River Junction
Wallace Stoclting
Hartland
Richard Newton
Ludlow
Leroy Davis
Norwich
John Henry
Cavendish and
Proctorsville
Edmund Evans
Neil Moss
Gary Barbera
Dennis Joy
Warner Hoffman
Thomas Bluto
Bennington Briefs Highlight Strobridge Dean’s List and Club Meeting
Miss Donna Strobridge of Bennington, daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Strobridge, made the Castleton State College fall dean’s list after a Peace Corps stint in the Philippines. A 1967 St Joseph College graduate, she is a senior business education major and did practice teaching at Mt Anthony Union High School. The Welcome Wagon Club meets Thursday at Mrs Joan Johnson 12 Tell Road with John Page Vermont Extension agent as guest speaker offering planting help. newcomers invited.
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Donna _ Strobridge
Norman Strobridge
Pownai
Castleton State College
Strobridge
St. Joseph College
Bennington
Peace Corps
Philippines
C.S.C
Welcome Wagon Club
Joan Johnson
Tell Road
John Page
Vermont
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Berkshire Hills
North Adams
Poetry Society
Adams
the Poole
Lady Poole
London
Adams Clothes Shop
Mary Ellen Debell
Harte Theatre
WED
Thur
Robert Redford
Michael J
Pollard
Luttle Fauss
Big Hally
Albert S. Ruddy
Immed Panavision
Paramount Picture
Dunham’s
Cash & Carry
Armstrong
Dunhunet. Furniture Incorporated
Elm Street
Mastercharge & Bankamericard Welcome
Thrift Shop
Scout Council
Randolph
Francis Campbell
Rochester
Marvin Kinsman
Woodstock
Robert O’donnell
Bridgewater
William Gene
Sharon
John Kiers
Arlington
James Putnam
J. C. Jerome
Castleton
John Quinlan Jr
Bernard Blinn
Fair Haven
Edward Smith
Mr. Holly
Miles Richards
Shaftsbury
Richard Boyd
Wallingford
Hugh Young
North Clarendon
Salvatore Facile
Marlboro
Stillman Vanderhorst
Newfane
Joseph Mandell
Saxtons River
Col
Leroy Lloyd
Dover
Jerome Corvan
Putney
Donald Harlow
Movement For Women’s Rights
Nichols
Bennington Briefs
International Playtex Corporation
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