Homegrown fruits offer rewards with patient care
The piece notes homeowners rely on nurseries for propagation but can graft and layer plants with practice. It highlights Michael Moretti and Paul Bohne as local grafting experts, explains techniques like bridge grafting, layering, and cuttings, and warns some fruits require dedicated care. It lists fruit-by-fruit prospects and stresses careful sprays, pruning, and disease control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Mike Moretti
Darling St
Vermont
Mike
Paul Bohne
Paul
University of Vermont
Lyman Calahan
New New Hampshire
Meredith
Sunapee
Gage
Catskill
Basic Documents Support Vets Pension Claims
Charles L. Jacobs of the Veterans Administration Center in White River Junction urges veterans and dependents to keep birth and marriage certificates and other basic records. Discharge papers, death certificates, divorce decrees, and guardianship or custody evidence are needed to support disability, death, burial, and pension claims at VA regional offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Jacobs
Veterans Administration Center
White River Junction
Jacobs
Inspection Time For Vt Autos
The Department of Motor Vehicles announces March is the third period for school bus inspections. Inspections must be completed by March 31. March inspection stickers will be green, replacing red and blue colors from August and December periods. Any bus used after April 1 must display the green sticker showing compliance with statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Motor Vehicles
Painting by John Glenn at Carnegie Tech exhibit
An art exhibit at Carnegie Institute of Technology features a painting by John Glenn of the University of Illinois faculty titled Earth Bound. The article notes it is not the astronaut John Glenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Carnegie, Institute of Technology
John Glenn
University of Illinois
Mach Named New Operator for Local Conservation Bulldozer
Gilbert Mach of Pawlet was chosen March 12 by the Bennington County Soil Conservation District to operate the district bulldozer valued at 17 000 dollars. Training arranged at T Southworth Equipment Co with on the spot instruction. Other actions included track repairs 800 to 1000 dollars and plans for spring field operations starting mid April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Mach
Pawlet
Bennington County Soil Conservation District
Mach
Poultrey
Albert Horst
T. Southworth Equipment Co
Robert Graf
Howard Wilcox
L. J. Peet
Soil Conservation Service
Vermont
Congress
Pete
Peet
Kennedy
Secretary’ of Agriculture
Freeman
Gardener Given Probation After Marijuana Plants Found
Jacksonville amateur gardener Carl Lee Noble, 24, said he did not understand his arrest after a friend gave him seeds he planted in a flower box. Narcotics agents stated the plants grew into marijuana. Noble received two years probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Carl Lee Noble
Noble
Local Youth Explore Business Growth and 4-H Leaders Plan
A Bennington Extension Service program engages 31 students in studying local business operations through visits from Vermont marketing and banking professionals. Tours include Fairdale Farms Harwood Orchards and Pennysaver press with talks on marketing advertising financing and education. Kathy Young and Art Whitman join Montpelier trip for junior leaders conference planning for University of Vermont in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Jareckie
Alden Harbour
Dave
Bennington
Alden
Growp
Thomas Stanley
Vermont Extension Service
Don Sprague
The
Banner
Belva Keyworth
WBTN
Ken Clayton
County National Bank
Fairdale Farms
Harwood Orchards
Pennysaver Press
Fred Torrisi
Tansitor
West Road
Kathy Young
Art Whitman
Montpelier
Bennington County
University of Vermont
Kathy
Art
Nixon recounts Kennedy Cuba clash in Six Crises reveal
In his book Six Crises, Richard M. Nixon recalls the 1960 campaign clash over Cuba. He says Kennedy knew CIA ties to refugee troops, and that he railed privately while adopting a softer public line. Nixon frames the episode as a pivotal moment in his view of foreign policy and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ard
M. Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Cuba
Nixon
Central Intelligence Agency
Doubleday
Eisenhower
Fidel Castro
United States
Hiss
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Caracas
Soviet Union
Khrushchev
Bendi Students Set for Model Congress in Springfield
Bendi High School delegates Stuart Eldred Paul Hurlburt Amy Goette Barbara Webster and Regina Hurley will join about 50 area high schools at the 22nd Model Congress of American International College in Springfield Massachusetts March 30 and 31. Scholarships will go to three students showing top proficiency as delegates with John E Powers Massachusetts Senate president delivering the March 31 awards banquet address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington High School
New England
New York States
American International College
Springfield
Mass
Bendi
Stuart Eldred
Paul Hurlburt
Amy Goyette
Barbara Webster
Regina Hurley
United States Congress
AIC
Senate
House
John E. Powers
Massachusetts Senate
Senator Powers
Massachusetts General Court
Gas Warfare Being Refined By Scientists
Washington reports Army chemical researchers describe the M4 irritant gas dispenser for helicopters and a 45 rocket area toxic launcher. The publication notes new chemical agents and devices aimed at riot control and temporary incapacitation without detailing gas types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Army Research and Development Office
Leaders Train Members in Simple Home Repairs
Home Demonstration Leader training in Manchester and North Bennington focuses on simple repairs such as fixing windows plaster walls painting screens and stain removal. Leaders from 22 clubs prepared to teach techniques including rug stain removal using soapless detergent vinegar formulas and dry cleaning fluid with step by step application guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Legion Auxiliary Rooms
North Bennington Library
Mt. Equinox
Maple Leaf Clubs
Helen Pearson
Grace Abramson
Ethel Bennett
West Arlington
Betsy Finney
Evelyn Cole
Traigle
North Bennington
Jeanne Parsley
Sage City
Marjorie Simmons
Bertha Leonard
Molly Stark
Barton Jenks
Green Mountain
Bennington
Alice Harrington
Janet Harrington
Roaring Branch
Fannie Brimmer
Lula Sweet
Hoosac Valley
Pownal
Laura Beals
Stitute
County Extension
Main St
Neighbor rushes to help in North Rose farmhouse fire
A late night farmhouse blaze drew a neighbor who asked how to assist. The volunteer fireman directed him to fetch water, and the man hurried off asking whether well or rain water was preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Rose
N. Y
M. E. Phillips
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Worthington
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Minnesota
Elmer L. Andersen
Davey Oil CO
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James A. Edgerton
Wilmington
John Lennox
New Delhi
N.Y
New York
USDA
American Camping Association
Vermont Bank and Trust Co
Central Vermont Public Service Corp
Green Mountain Valley
Henry Steel
Rupert
Arlington
Charles Breen
Shaftsbury
Hunter Safety
Sonny’’ Jacobs
NRA
Marion S. Harris
Farmall
John Deere
Massey - Harris
FORD
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New Bennington Shopping Center
Brattleboro
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Villirica Road
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