Federal money sought for school programs
Supt. George A Sleeman said Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union has filed applications for continuing federally funded programs for 1976 77. Programs include Title I remedial reading and math speech services health services early intervention kindergarten special education support services. Title I spans Arlington North Bennington Bennington Pownal Shaftsbury Woodford Mt Anthony with 148000 projected. Special education services exceed 30000 and a summer program costs 4800. A Title I summer program mostly math for elementary level across SW Vermont SU schools seeks 14040. Louis A Axt says total 200000 cost is funded by federal government, not district funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Sleeman
Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
Arlington
North Bennington
Bennington
Pownal
Shaftsbury
Woodford
Mt. Anthony
ESEA
Vermont
Supervisory Union Schools
Louis A. Axt
Apple Blossom Festival Draws $375 in Prizes at Bennington Merchants
Merchants Bureau of the Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce announces the Annual Apple Blossom Festival from May 20 to May 22. Shoppers 16 and older may register at 55 Chamber member merchants for 20 ten dollar prizes, plus one 25, one 50, and one 100 award. Drawings held daily at the Chamber office. 11 a.m. Monday, May 24 for the larger prizes. Winners listed in The Banner and on WBTN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Bureau of the
Greater Bennington
Chamber
WBTN
A Look at Metroland tourist guide errata
Pity the tourists navigate Metroland with guides limited by errors and mis-spellings. The Bicentennial booklet covers upstate New York, southwestern Vermont, and the Berkshires, but lists towns wrong and population figures are off. Maps are strong. guidebook is compact and well printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herodotus
Europe
Rhode Island
Metroland
America
R.M. Toole
Landscape Architects
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
IRS says five millionaires paid no federal tax in 1974
IRS reports five millionaires earned over 200000 dollars and paid no federal income tax in 1974. Among 244 high income returns, names not released, marking a third straight rise from 108 in 1972 and 164 in 1973. The IRS classed the 244 returns to judge audit need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IRS
Washington
UPI
Internal Revenue Service
Real estate investment myths dispelled by survey insights
The article argues ownership beyond one's home is common across income levels. A National Association of Realtors survey shows 38% of those earning 15,000 or more own other real estate, 23.7% in 10,000 to 15,000, 22% in 6,000 to 10,000, and 16% under 6,000. Real estate is viewed by 91% as an inflation hedge. Mrs Hoisington leads Hoisington Realty and holds multiple realtor roles in Vermont and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Realtors
Hoisington
Hoisington Realty
Southwestern Vermont Board of Realtors
Tri-State Real Estate Institute, Inc
Vermont
New York States
Sandra Grover to Wed Pete Sweet in Autumn
Mr and Mrs Samuel W Odell of 7 Bradford Place Bennington announce the engagement of their daughter Sandra Grover to Pete Sweet son of Mr and Mrs Harold Sweet of South Stream Road Bennington The bride attended Berlin NY schools and the groom attended Bennington schools and served overseas with the Army An autumn wedding is planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Odell
Bradford Place
Bennington
Sandra Grover
Pete Sweet
Harold Sweet
South Stream Road
Berlin, N.Y
Methodists' Rev Campbell named for Plattsburgh church
The Rev Richard D Campbell of Bennington is named for the Plattsburgh United Methodist Church. Announcement comes from district superintendent Rev Luther A Patton and confirms June 27 as the start date after the May 2023 Troy Conference reading. Campbell, born in Whitehall, educated at Union College and Drew University, has long served Troy Conference churches and directed Skye Farm camps. He has held leadership roles in ecumenical groups and community health, and is married to Virginia Broadwell with two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard D. Campbell
Bennington
Plattsburgh
N.Y
United Methodist Church
Luther A. Patton
Glens Falls
Troy
New York
W. Ralph Ward
Green Mountain College
Poultney
Campbell
Whitehall
Scotia
Union College
Schenectady
Drew University School of Theology
Clinton County
Keesville and Harkness
Board of Regents
The
Theological Academy
Skye Farm
Mexico
Monterey
Bennington Area
Ecumenical Council of Churches
Clinton County Mental Health Association
Keesville
Richard Bruce
James Andrew
Champlain Valley Hospital
Shenendehowa Umc
Elnora
Drew Gateway
Drew University
Coordinators to speak at UCS annual dinner
The 17th annual United Counseling Service dinner will be Friday May 21 at Paradise Restaurant with a 6 30 social hour and 7 30 buffet. Speakers include agency department heads outlining past work and future goals. A brief business meeting and trustee elections follow for Bennington County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Counseling Service
James E. Lauve
Dorothy Ann Sweeney
Ruth Myers
James P. Henry
The
Paradise
Mental Health Services Department
Bennington Club Falls To Pot Luck For Officers
The Bennington Club holds its annual meeting and officer election Thursday at 6 30 PM with a pot luck supper. The Southern Vermont Diabetes Society meets Wednesday May 19 at 7 30 PM at the Second Congregational Church for general discussion and diabetic camp information. The Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post 13 gathers at 8 PM at the Senior Citizens Community Center 168 North Street. An anti smoking clinic for tobacco addicts meets Wednesday evenings at 7 30 PM at Putnam Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Vermont Diabetes Society
Second Congregational Church
Ladies Auxiliary
American Legion
Senior Citizens Community Center
North St
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington Club
Betts accused of smallpox inoculation ban violation in 1776
United Press International reports Dr Arr Betts faced confinement over inoculating soldiers despite the ban. He claimed inoculations occurred only after repeated requests. Also note community notices: VFW Post 1332 meet, MAU students to dine at Les Pyrenees with French dishes, bake sales to defray costs, and a lost Labrador in Bennington-Woodford area with Mona as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arr Betts
MAU
Les Pyrenees
Quebec Lake
New York State
George Serrigo
Justyna Steuer
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Mt. Anthony Union High School
Brian Vallie
Purdue University
Eric Henningsen
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Gail Moskovitz
University of Massachusetts
Irene Midurski
Smith College
Chips Tilgner
Princeton
Woolmington University
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Carole Minke
Barnard College
Sandy Shea
Stuart Aldrich
Bitzer College
Ed Horstmann
Rice University
Kevin O'Neill
California Institute of Technology
J.P. Morrissey
University of Notre Dame
Columbia University
Tom Wassick
Alan Daigneault
Dartmouth College
John Ulrich
Sue Mulligan
By Merchants Bureau
By Rob Woolmington
Berkshires
Schraftsbury
Cushman’s Furniture
Battle of Bennington
Old Bennington
Rhinebeck
Grover
Rev
Plattsburgh Church
Richard Campbell
UCS
Children’s Services
Jim Henry
Jim Lauve
James Horrigan
Cam Tuller
William Ingraham
Robert Pezzulich
H. Kenaston Twitchell
David Bidwell
John Helft
John Adams
Thomas Ryan
Gertrude MacDonald
John Calloway
Dorset
Ruth Burns
Hoosick
Bennington Briefs
United Press International
VFW Post 1332
Bennington-Woodford
Mona
Betty
ADV
Carton
SALEM
Hamburg
Columbo
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Olga Warner
Playtex
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