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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1972
Page
4
Battenkill Grange held a meeting themed Agriculture with Jesse Terrington tracing the Grange’s history over ten years and Battenkill’s 1928 founding. He notes the shift from farmers to few active producers, many retirees, and gardens, plus domesticated animals and ritual lessons on kindness for better production.
The Surbewn Club at the North Pownal Congregational Church will meet Monday at 6 30 p m at the parsonage. A social meeting with garden topics and May plans is described with committee roles and upcoming events including a Grange float and centennial celebration details.
Gertrude Mallary of Bradford Vermont mother of congressman Richard Mallary and minister Dewitt Mallary Jr. built a public life as farmer author and collector. She guided two sons through Dartmouth education farm ventures and Vermont politics while pursuing Vermontiana collecting and community service amid a busy family life.
Dr Earl Arnold of the University of Vermont worries about how education shifts affect agricultural engineering. He cites needs for trained technicians to solve environmental problems and notes heat recovery work in dairy buildings. He plans to move to North Carolina in August to continue his work aiding farmers.
A meeting notes officers elected: Mrs Elizabeth Groenewegen president, John Powell vice president, Miss Maude Edson second vice president, Howard Smith treasurer, Mrs Bertha Smith second assistant treasurer, Mrs Beatrice Corliss clerk, and directors Ethel Vance and Albert Ray. James Mesiy of United Counseling Service spoke on three prongs of community services: outpatient, inpatient, and day care. He urged programs for elderly loneliness, teamwork with volunteers, and calls for volunteers at the thrift shop. A June meeting is a covered dish luncheon at 12:30 with salads or casseroles. Publicity chair Josie Baczek thanked helpers and noted upcoming dates. executive board meets May 29 at Al Ray’s home.
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