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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1966
Page
3
A humorous reflection on knee wear in fashion noting the cultural shift as French hemlines are expected to climb to mid thigh by fall. The author recounts childhood spills and scars while observing how knees have become a focal point of style and self expression.
Catherine E Nevils marks 30 years with New England Telephone as guests honor her at a company celebration. Miss Nevils of 210 Park St began her career with the firm in its early days and has served in various customer service and payroll roles over three decades.
A Bennington Banner column reflects on fashion shifts from knee-length skirts to knee concerns and elbows, toes, and shoulder blades as designers chase trends. The piece notes jurors seeking solid panels and cites anecdotes on aging knees and evolving dress norms.
Burlington shoppers are offered a range of purse styles from sporty to Sunday wear. Elegant pouches satchels swagger bags and envelopes feature gold hardware leather textures multiple colors and varied straps. Smaller bags maximize space with zippers gussets compartments and soft construction while totes satchels pouches and shoulder bags appeal for casual use. Accessories include French purses wallets keycases eyeglass cases cosmetic cases lighter holders and cigarette pack holders to match handbags.
A. David Simkin of Pittsfield is among three Pittsfield area youths chosen for Williams College's 322 member class of 1970. The Simkins are cousins of Mrs. Ada Paresky, with Dr. Stanley Simkin a Williams alumnus and surgeon. The article also notes Dr. Arthur E. Ellison’s appointment to the Surgeon General’s advisory committee on Emergency Medical Services and other local achievements including Steven Grande’s Regis College presidency and Berkshire Music Center offerings at Tanglewood.
Monday to Thursday menus feature varied items like pea soup and bologna sandwiches, Spanish rice, meat loaf, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, and spaghetti with meat sauce. Each day includes bread or crackers, fruit or juice, milk, and a dessert or side.
Lyndon State College art faculty member Dorian McGowan will speak at St. Peter's Episcopal Church coffee hour on Sunday. He will display Christian themed works and demonstrate medallion making. McGowan, a Pratt Institute graduate with a Columbia University masters, has taught at Lyndon since 1959. The program begins at 10 15 a m in the Parish Hall. FRIDAY Potato salad eggs tuna and celery sandwiches peas fruit and milk. This is the last week of school lunches. MONDAY Hot dogs on buns catsup or mustard bean soup peach cobbler with whipped cream. TUESDAY Meat loaf with tomato sauce mashed potatoes waxed beans bread and butter applesauce cake. WEDNESDAY Macaroni gow lash with hamburg rolls with butter green peas stewed prunes. THURSDAY Barbecued beef on rice buttered corn bonanza fruit bars. FRIDAY Cheese pizza ripe olives celery sticks fruit ed Jello. Milk is served with all meals.
Dr Nada Ledinko of Putnam Memorial Hospital Institute for Medical Research has been chosen to participate in the third Advanced Study Institute of Molecular Biology in Spetses Greece from July 4 to 16. About 100 merit-selected researchers will attend with Nobel Laureates as speakers. Ledinko's travel costs are largely funded by a Damon Runyon Memorial Fund grant. she joined the laboratory in May 1965 in Bennington.
The piece explains how to offset rising meat prices by choosing economical cuts, proper cooking, and smart purchasing. It covers beef grades, cost vs cooking time, and methods to extend flavor with dressings and vegetables. Guidance includes per-pound serving estimates, using bone and fat factors, and advice on buying in economy sizes and watching weekly meat ads.
Josiah Allen has purchased the former Turk residence next to Perry Peltier’s Cobleskill store and plans a fishing tackle shop and real estate office. Workmen, sand piles, and a loose foundation await converting the small house, with a hoped six week opening window.
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