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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1974
Page
7
West Arlington 4-H members led by president Theresa Sullivan hold a formal meeting with 16 items on the docket and a steady rise to 25 members. Leaders explain issue presentation and voting while youths engage in cattle judging, cooking safety, sampler crafts, and Tupperware project posters.
Hoosick Falls hosts the Elwin Armstrong Engine Company muster team sponsored circus on Sunday afternoon June 30 at Noble and Wood field with Sells-Gray three ring Big Top offering a matinee. A second fundraiser clambake at Redden's Grove on Route 22 River Road Sunday June 8 begins at 1 p.m. Joseph Trombley is chairman. The muster team sells advance tickets at reduced rates with a substantial percentage going to the team.
Two Harwood cousins from Bennington County were honored by the University of Vermont College of Medicine at its alumni reunion and dinner. Dr Theodore H. Harwood received the UVM Medical Alumni Association distinguished service award for distinctive contributions to medicine. Dr Clifford B. Harwood of Manchester was named UVM Physician Alumnus of the Year, one of six physicians recognized that evening.
William M. Frazier will enroll at the College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse University after graduation. Christine Galvagni plans to study data processing and business administration at Albany Business College. Lisa Verschoor will pursue a B A in liberal arts at St Joseph College in Bennington. All are HFCS seniors with active involvement in school activities.
The Rutland Herald reported Sen John Aldens Woodstock firm is the only Vermont insurer to benefit from a new measure requiring towns to carry insurance protecting public officials. Alden a Windsor County Republican is partner in Alden Gregson Co Ltd John Gregson can sell the special liability coverage but other agents offer it with higher prices plus a 3 percent tax. Banking Commissioner James Guest noted towns unlikely pay the higher rate Alden abstained from the vote but was out of the chamber when it passed.
The Vermont chapter of the ACLU said it asked Charles Patterson, federal regional administrator of national banks, to help Pamela Jordan return to her job at First National Bank in Canaan after her dismissal tied to her husband Michael’s past legal troubles. If unresolved, the ACLU will pursue court action, arguing Jordan should be judged by her own actions. Jordan has a NH record of motor vehicle violations and burglaries, mostly as a teen.
Developers Wade Lupe Construction Co. and Hilt Management Corp. say they still seek Schenectady site but threaten to move project elsewhere if city talks fail by June 1. Two councilmen seek more details as opponents warn of costs over 10 million and business harm to the area. In Rensselaer, off duty Patrolman John Bounds rescued seven children from a two house blaze, kicking in a door and guiding them to safety as both homes suffered heavy damage.
About 300 General Electric blue collar workers in Pittsfield returned to their jobs after a spontaneous three shift walkout ended with a temporary settlement between the union IUE 255 and the company. Earlier over 300 GE draftsmen had walked off for two days. In Great Barrington Simon's Rock Early College wins regional accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges following a favorable site visit last fall.
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