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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1975
Page
3
Bradford Craig will present an inside look at a decade of development in Africa at the Park-McCullough House at 8 p.m. on Monday evening, March 31.
Bennington College hosts a three day Black Music festival featuring a 4 30 workshop in the Carriage Barn with Jimmy Stewart, a Wednesday 8 45 concert by Black Music Faculty including Milford Graves, Art Brooks and Henry M Letcher, and a Thursday senior concert by Jay Ash in the Carriage Barn. The lineup highlights Graves award winning drumming and Dixon’s innovative compositions with pieces by Dixon and Horenstein plus lecture and slides by Craig on African scholarship. Proceeds for the Pony Club and grandstand fundraisers tied to other local events are noted.
The 43rd Vermont Tri County Teachers Conference will be held March 31 at Lyndon State College Lyndonville. Sponsored by Caledonia Essex and Orleans counties the theme is Progress Through Professionalism. Morning workshops cover many topics with leaders from the Vermont Department of Education and Vermont Education Association. Afternoon speakers include Robert A. Withey and Charles J Ochmanski. Area schools close March 31 to let teachers attend.
Two shutdowns occurred at Vermont Yankee in Vernon during an inspection and test program. An automatic feedwater control problem raised reactor water level prompting a partial plant halt while testing and a leak found at a recirculation valve bonnet was planned to be welded for repair. The plant restarted after welding and prior shifts reported 67.7 million kWh produced in a week, with earlier automatic shutdowns linked to the electrical switchyard.
Rep John P Meaker Waterbury lawyer will speak at the Central Vermont Chapter of Parents Without Partners first meeting in a series titled Focus on Divorce at the Unitarian Church Montpelier March 26 at 7 15 p m He will cover legal issues for those facing divorce or bereavement with topics including wills estates custody alimony and child support Additional talks are planned with professionals from Vermont institutions and churches to address readjustment children religion and emotional impact of divorce The program is free and open to all interested adults.
Mr and Mrs Oscar V Johnson Sr of Manchester announce the engagement of daughter Lisa Mary to George F Williams son of Mr and Mrs Merle Williams of Danby. Lisa Mary is a Burr and Burton Seminary and Vermont Beauty Academy graduate and works as a beautician in Bennington. George is a Clarendon Elementary teacher, a Wallingford High School and Castleton State College alumnus.
Mr and Mrs William Davis of Bradford Place Bennington announce the engagement of their daughter Wanda Mae Robinson to Gary S Eggsware son of Mr and Mrs Kermit Eggsware of County Street Bennington The bride to be will graduate from Mt Anthony Union High School this June The groom to be is a 1971 Mt Anthony graduate employed at Bennington Brush A May 24 wedding is planned
The VFW Auxiliary of Post 1332 will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday. Members should bring Easter basket tickets. The Easter basket drawing is set for Friday. A roast beef dinner is planned Saturday night from 6 to 8 30 with dancing from 9 to 1. Members and qualified guests only.
Question of the year asks how to reach retirement independence. It cites a U S Chamber chart showing six in 100 aged 65 or older financially independent, five of whom owned real estate. It advises buying a home and then another property as a cornerstone, inviting readers to consult Hoisington Realty, a member of the Southwestern Vermont Board of Realtors serving Bennington and nearby areas.
Richmond UPI Edward LaForce, designer of a modified engine said to save fuel, meet pollution standards, and add power, says new financing will allow marketing by year end. Venture E plans $156,000 till July and at least $16,000 weekly afterward, with two Minnesota distributors. The engine may reach market after prototype models and long term financing up to $10 million. a conversion kit for existing cars is planned at about $300. The IRS halted Venture E earlier, but the plant reopened after a $50,000 debt payment. EPA questions the claims. a Senate committee calls for more tests.
The spring board meeting of the Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont will be held at 10 a.m. April 2 at the Woodstock Inn with a luncheon priced at 5.25. Reservations are through Mrs. Douglas of Maiden Lane Ripton. Also noted: Army Specialist Lawrence B. Jeandell, wife Diana, lives at 117 Coulter St Bennington, serves in Germany with the 130th Engineer Brigade. A diabetes education talk by Mrs. Myrtis McSweeney RN, at Second Congregational Church Hillside St Hillside, Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Jay Mt Anthony Patriots mentioned in local restaurant ad.
Blair and Ketchum's County Journal in Brattleboro highlights Enfield Conn turning into a linear city along I 91 with Anne Warner as writer and Maine Times co founder John Cole as contributor. Features include trout spawning in a northern Vermont river, low priced fishing gear by Michael Baz, home vegetable gardening, goose-raising tips, and a Martha's Vineyard spring piece by John Stevenson. Country Journal serves New England readers from Brattleboro offering diverse regional topics at newsstands.
UPI reports the late comic actor Billy DeWolfe left his stage screen and television memorabilia to the University of Southern California. The collection spans his extensive career across film radio and television, promising scholars access to a notable archive of Hollywood history.
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