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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1974
Page
13
Time saved in sewing can raise project value and cut effort. Readiness spaces, pattern study, fabric handling tips, bobbin prep, waste management, seam strategies, and pressing techniques help finish garments faster while maintaining fit and quality.
Environmental Conservation Secretary Martin L. Johnson reiterated that using wood as fuel in boiling maple sap is fully supported by the Environmental Agency. He dismissed rumors that wood fuel is banned and urged proper use of thinning or mill waste as fuel, noting a long sugar season ahead due to recent cold and snow.
AVM Extension specialist Ted Flanagan forecasts a favorable vegetable growing year for Vermont gardeners. Seed sales rise, more land available, and participation in gardening classes increases, with community gardens expanding. Early buying, planning, mulches, and transplants help avoid discouragement and last minute shortages.
County 4-H eyes debut of mini state day on Saturday March 30 at Catamount Elementary School Bennington. Demonstrations action exhibits and stage presentations highlight the day with food drama a crafts sale and public participation. Proceeds support the Bennington County 4-H Foundation and Interstate Exchange program.
The annual town officer educational conference, snowed out last week, is rescheduled for March 27 at 7 p.m. in Manchester Elementary School. A panel on energy, economy, and ecology opens the program with state and local officials, followed by four breakout groups for selectmen, sisters, treasurers, and planning commissioners.
Vermont farmers will receive all necessary petroleum for production if they follow conditions. They must use fuel for production, conserve energy, and inform local distributors of current and future needs. Distributors prioritize farm demands. shortages trigger federal forms and possible regional office review.
The Burlington based issue summarizes Vermont concerns from idle acres and tourism tax impact to weight loss diets and plant cold hardiness. It highlights AVM Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station work on seasonal resident taxes, diet questions, fabrics of the 70s, and hardy crops.
In Montpelier the milk pricing formula sets minimum resale prices for Area 1 to remain at March levels, effective April 1, 1974. The decision follows the established provisions of the pricing formula.
John Scott master of the National Grange criticized President Nixon for saying farmers never had it so good. He warned the public that while food prices rise, production costs rise faster, leaving net farm income down about six billion dollars in 1974 from 1973. Scott urged clearer explaining of farmers’ income and buying power lagging behind other groups.
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