Unusual Baha'i wedding in Burlington marks rite
Didi Woodhull Hall and Marc Gravelle wed in Marble Island ceremony Oct 23 at 2 pm. No clergy, vows focus on duty to God with two Bahais signing certificates. Bride handmade gown, off white shirts for attendants, autumn colors in attire. Local spiritual assembly noted, family consent emphasized, reception followed with guests encouraged to sing.
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Colchester
Diantha
Didi) Woodhull Hall
Marc Gravelle
Marble Island
Woodhull S. Hall
Bennington
Julia O. Hall
Colonie
N.Y
Lawrence Gravelle
Mare
Didi
Larry Gray
Brattleboro
Community of Mind
Local jobless rate dips to 3 percent in Bennington
Unemployment in Bennington fell to 3.0 percent in September, below Vermont's 3.6 percent statewide rate. Initial state unemployment claims totaled 171, up from 148 in August, with 67 percent from printing and publishing, apparel, and trade. The Bennington office serves Bennington County with weekly itinerant service in Arlington and Manchester.
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Bennington
Frank H. Mudgett
Department of Employment Security
Bennington County
Arlington
Manchester
Married Mach Armstrong in Pawlet Ceremony
Christine Armstrong daughter of Mr and Mrs David Rudd Armstrong of Rupert wed Daniel H Mach son of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Mach of Pawlet October 2 at Pawlet Federated Church. Officiants were Rev David Neukirk and Rev George Miller. The bride’s father escorted her. maid of honor Miss Christine Osgood. bridesmaids Miss Marjorie Armstrong Miss Leah Mach Miss Margie Cueves and Mrs Deborah Pilsko. Best man Phillip Mach. ushers James Wilson Gary Prevost Ashley Waite William Roberts. Reception at Mach Farm. Bride employed at Andrus Insurance. groom operates family farm. After a Maine trip they reside in Pawlet in the former Young house.
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Rupert
Christine Armstrong
David Rudd Armstrong
Daniel H. Mach
Rudolph Mach
Pawlet
David Neukirk
Marjorie Armstrong
Leah Mach
Baltimore
Margie Cueves
Saratoga
N.Y
Deborah Pilsko
West Pawlet
Phillip Mach
James Wilson
Argyle
Gary Prevost
Wells
Ashley Waite
William Roberts
Manchester
Mach Farm
Washington Academy
Salem
Andrus Insurance Agency
Granville
Mach
Granville High School
Champlain College
Burlington
Maine
Young House
Grover Lafleur wed in Londonderry ceremony
Bonnie Jean Grover daughter of Edward W. and Mrs Grover Londonderry and William Richard Lafleur son of Harold Lafleur Chicopee Mass were married October 23 at 11 a m in St Joseph s Church Rev Joseph Lager officiated The bride wore an angelmist taffeta gown with lace trim and carried white carnations A reception followed at Mountain Vale Inn in Londonderry The couple will reside at 87 N Prospect St Burlington Vermont
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Chester
Bonnie Jean Grover
Edward W. Grover
Londonderry
William Richard Lafleur
Harold Lafleur
Chicopee
Mass
Joseph Lager
St. Joseph’s Church
Ronald Wilcox
Manchester Depot
Diane Niles
Pownal
Susan Marlow
St. Albans
Judy
Dessert bridge nets donation to hospital
The dessert bridge at the Second Congregational Church sponsored by the Woman's Auxiliary to the Bennington County Medical Society raised funds for Putnam Memorial Hospital. Co chairs Mrs Kenneth Cente and Mrs Guerrero, with prizes from local shops awarded to participants. a hospital donation will be presented soon.
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Second Congregational Church
Woman's Auxiliary
Bennington County Medical Society
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Richard Guerrero
Kenneth Cestone
Guerrero
W. Philip Giddings
Bennington County
Bennington County Medical Auxiliary
George Carroll
Arlington
Shultz Jewelers
Theodore Boulter
Nichols
Louise Coulman
Russell Stover
Quinlan’s
John Mason
Drysdale’s
David Morris
Fashion Fair
Marshall Cross
Atkins & Gould
Loyal R. Nash
Bennington Potters
Forrest Burnham
Bennington Gallery
William A. Castle Jr
Vogue & Vanity
Four winners named in Bennington Free Library essay contest
The Bennington Free Library announced four winners in its annual essay contest for young adults. First place and $50 went to Chips Tilgner, a seventh grader at Pine Cobble, with three $10 honorable mentions awarded to Christopher Henningsen, Sarah Page, and Michela Girarde. Awards will be presented Wednesday at 4:30 in the reading room.
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Bennington Free Library
Chips Tilgner
Pine Cobble
Christopher Henningsen
North Bennington
Mt. Anthony
Sarah Page
Bennington
Ramona Foster
Eddington Heads UVM Alumni Fund Region
Donald A. Gannon announced William T. Eddington 49 will chair the Bennington County region of UVM's Alumni Fund. One of 40 regional committees, the group aims for 6000 donors and 200000 dollars in 1971-72. Eddington of 350 Elm Street Bennington is with Wills Real Estate. volunteers will contact area alumni.
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Burlington
Donald A. Gannon
University of Vermont
William T. Eddington
Bennington County
Eddington
Elm St
Bennington
Wills Real Estate
Bennington-Rutland Council seeks clothing and sewing supplies
Bennington-Rutland Opportunity Council requests clean children's and baby clothes, shoes, small household items, and sewing notions fabrics patterns yarns for a new sewing center. Call the BROC office at 442-6898 for pickup or drop off at 310 Main St.
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Bennington-Rutland
Two Local Engagements Announced In Vermont and New Jersey
Susan Corriveau and Brad M O'Brien announce their engagement. Susan, a 1971 Mt Anthony Union HS graduate, works at Ben Mont. Brad, son of Marshall and Mrs O'Brien of Holden Street, is employed at Globe Union. No wedding date set. Ruth Ellen Barrett and Mark McDonald announce their engagement. Ruth Ellen, daughter of Gordon and Virginia Barrett, is a Highland High School graduate of 1968 and a Western Kentucky University honor student. Mark plans graduate work in dentistry.
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Leonard Corriveau
County St
Susan
Brad M. O’brien
Marshall O’brien
Holden St
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Ben-Mont
Globe-Union
Gordon Barrett
Turnersville
N.J
Virginia Barrett
Bennington
Ruth Ellen
Mark McDonald
Porter McDonald
Fresno Drive
Magnolia
Miss Barrett
Highland High School
Blackwood
Western Kentucky University
Fry Blakely Engagement Planned in Camp Hill
Miss Carol Anne Fry of Camp Hill and Edwin H. Blakely Jr. of Burlington announce their engagement. Fry, a Green Mountain College and American International College student, will wed Blakely, a Burlington High School and University of Vermont alumnus, in a March 24 Trinity Lutheran Church ceremony.
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Camp Hill
William F. L. Fry
Benton Road
Carol Anne
Edwin H. Blakely Jr
Edwin H. Blakely
S. Prospect St
Burlington, Vt
Miss Fry
Green Mountain College
Poultney
American International College
Springfield, Mass
Trinity Lutheran Church
Prospect School earns two year conditional certification
Vermont Board of Education lauds Prospect School in Montpelier Bennington, granting a two year conditional certification after an Oct 19 review. The team praised the warm atmosphere, happiness, self reliance, staff relations, and openness, noting enrollment of 87 children aged 5 to 13 in a non graded individualized program.
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Montpelier
North
Bennington
Prospect School
Vermont Board of Education
Grand Isle
Marian C. Taylor
Convent Avenue
Department of Education
John F. Wilson
Taylor
Leona B. Fish
Vermont
Propsec
Recreation Schedule for Senior Citizens Center Events
Recreation Schedule November 1 to 5 lists activities at the Senior Citizens Center unless noted. Monday features Chess Club at Stark Street Playground. Tuesday offers arts and crafts at 6:30 and yoga. Wednesday includes puppet group at 1, food stamp distribution at 2:30, woodshop at junior high at 7:30, and Recreation Commission. Thursday has a 1:30 card party, rug hooking at 7, and Judo at MAHUS. Friday hosts a public card party at 8.
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Senior Citizens Center
Stark Street Playground
Senior Citizens Woodshop
Recreation Commission
Senior Citizens
Mahus
FHA Changes Office Hours for Bennington County
Wesley L. Mook announces new FHA office hours at the Federal Building Bennington 9:30 a.m. to noon on the first and third Wednesdays each month starting Nov 17. Brattleboro office closes Nov 3 4 for district training. mortgage money available for eligible buyers builders and renovators call 257 7878 to schedule.
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Bennington County
Wesley L. Mook
Farmers Home Administration
Federal Building
South Street
Bennington
FHA
Brattleboro
Mook
Notable UVM Students Named in Who's Who List
Russell J. Barber of Dunham Avenue North Bennington and Leon C. Martell of White Oaks Road Pownal are among 35 University of Vermont students listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Selection is by college nomination.
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Burlington
University of Vermont
Russell J. Barber
Dunham Avenue
North Bennington
Leon C. Martell
White Oaks Road
Pownal
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Marc
Judy Damrath
June Gravelle
Cynthia Hall
Shelburne
Sandra Grodeska
Leonardo
Gravelle
Baird’s Children’s Center
Mallets Bay
Northgate Apartments
Paul Simon
Peter, Paul and
Mary
Burlington Free Press
Mrs
Marc E. Gravelle
SVCC
Robert Hannan
Frank Sheldon
Southern Vermont Computer Center
Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Barre
Edward R. Lamb
Mach-Armstrong
BankAmericard
Drysdales
South ST
UVM Fund Group
Bennington Banner
Main St
The
Banner Publishing Corp
United Press International
New York Times News Service
Matthews, Shannon & Cullen Inc
U.S
Bennington Briefs
Eagle Street
Susan Corriveau
Corriveau
O Brien
Ruth E. Barrett
Mr. Blakely
Kay Griswold
Burlington High School
Elaine
Martin’s Shoe Store
North Street
Marty-Moore
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