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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1967
Page
3
A compact slice of urban life notes simple joys that lift a woman’s mood. From small compliments about outfits to unexpected acts like finding money in a purse or a neighbor dropping in, the column frames everyday kindness as the real bright spots. It echoes the idea that little gestures accumulate into happiness.
A reflective piece listing simple, satisfying joys of ordinary living. Moments like noticing a neighbor’s progress, repairs completed, cleaner windows, fewer bills, and a calm acceptance of being unprepared for Easter. It blends humor with relatable hopes and small personal wins.
University of Vermont specialist Kay Strassburg urges coordinating a child’s wardrobe with a long range plan and a basic versatile color. Start with a flattering color found across many pieces, build with a blouse, skirt and shoes, then add another contrasting item to expand options without big costs. Separates allow growth with fewer replacements.
Community members who grow spring flowers and shrubs are invited to exhibit at a May event titled Flowering Spring an exhibition of blooms from May Gardens. The show will feature narcissus, tulips, other bulbs, shrubs, and perennials. The date is May 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. at St. Peter's Church parish house. Mrs. Richard B. Leake chairs the Horticulture Committee of the Bennington Garden Club with aides including Mrs. Stowell Baxter, Mrs. Frederick Beecher, and others. Ribbons will be awarded and an overall grand prize offered. Further details will appear in The Banner.
The Farmingdale Post notes Mrs. Lyman Van Nostrand of Farmingdale Long Island received a special citation for her nomination to the C W Post College Division Long Island University Admiral Richard L Connolly outstanding teacher award. She teaches at Mill Lane Junior High School and is a Bennington High School and University of Vermont alumna. Stephen Manes, a Bennington native and concert pianist, was praised for his Brahms interpretation after a St Louis recital. Barbara Sutherland of Providence, Miss Providence, spoke of future Miss Rhode Island goals amid a long list of titles and activities. A Lent prayer by Edith Bosworth, longtime Main Street figure, was shared.
The Fourth Citizenship Tour to Washington D C runs April 29 through May 6 at the National 4 H Center Chevy Chase Md with a day trip to Williamsburg Va The all inclusive cost is 105 covering board lodging two per room and a chartered bus with stops Briefings at the Educational Center precede visits to national shrines the Capitol the White House Smithsonian and more A banquet will feature speakers including George Aiken Winston Prouty and Robert Stafford Reservations are through the County Extension Office 310 Main St by March 25
The menu lists daily lunch options for multiple weeks including grilled cheese meals with sides like pickles and peaches, codfish cakes with mashed potatoes, orange juice and frankfurts, and varying dinners such as meatloaf with potatoes or hamburgers. Milk accompanies all meals with some days featuring desserts like fruit cups, pudding, and cookies.
Mrs Charlotte Gardner of Fairview Nursing Home received a 50 year pin from Mr Anthony Chapter No 1 of the Order of Eastern Star on Sunday. Initiated December 5, 1917, she remained active and stays in touch via members and local media. Also honored were Ruth Johnston with a 50 year pin, now in Rutland, and Lucy Pleuss with a 25 year pin from Lakewood, Ohio.
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