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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1969

Page

3

Tricky Treats Probed as Razor Blades Found in Burlington

State's Attorney Patrick Leahy planned meetings with police in Burlington Colchester and Shelburne after razor blades and broken glass appeared in Halloween treats across the three towns. Shelburne reports include a gum piece with a razor blade and a candy bar broken edge. Colchester and Burlington saw apples with a razor blade and metal fragments amid several incidents. Police seek to determine if a single or multiple parties fixed the items. Local crashes over the weekend yielded three collisions with minor to moderate damage and no serious injuries reported.

Burlington UPI Chittenden Patrick J. Leahy Colchester Shelburne John Welsh Welsh Leahy

Over-30 Viewpoint on Up With People Revivalism

An over-30 observer critiques Up With People after a loud Friday show, finding on Saturday a clearer message of faith, hope, and unity from a diverse cast. The piece weighs the group’s bright idealism against lacking attention to world crises and suggests cross learning between pessimists and optimists to foster real change.

Uncle Sam William James Earth Texas Hartford University UWP Marya Mannes

Vermont Arts Council honors eight state arts supporters

Eight Vermonters are recognized by the Vermont Council on the Arts for contributions to the arts scene. Louise Ryans Arkell of Manchester backs the Southern Vermont Art Center. Dr. Paul Boepple of Bennington advances choral music and founders groups, Sen. Edward Janeway of Londonderry helps preserve the Pavilion Hotel in Montpelier. Also cited are Miss Aileen Webb of Shelburne for crafts leadership, Marcel Moyse of Brattleboro, Jean Simpson of Craftsbury for theater work, Francis Gyra of Woodstock for a statewide children’s art tour, and Kay Morrison of Ripton for Breadloaf Writers’ Conference work.

Montpelier Vermont Council On the Arts Louise Ryans Arkell Manchester Southern Vermont Art Center Paul Boepple Bennington Dessoff Roaring Branch Society Edward Janeway Londonderry Pavilion Aileen Webb Shelburne Marcel Moyse Brattleboro Marlboro School of Music Jean Simpson Craftsbury East Hill Shakespearean Players Francis Gyra Woodstock Vermont Kay Morrison Ripton Breadloaf Writers’ Conference

Vermont Nurses Seek Higher Pay to Meet ANA Standards

After a year of study by the economic security committee the Vermont State Nurses Association plans to raise salaries to 7500 dollars for associate and diploma graduates and 8500 dollars for baccalaureate graduates. The effort aims to improve nursing standards and care while Miss Alice L. Ahmuty of the American Nurses Association urged full-time professional leadership. The group also resolved to double membership with district drives across the state.

Burlington Economic Security Committee Vermont American Nurses’ Association Vermont State Nurses Association ANA Alice L. Ahmuty Stratton Mountain

Baptists Announce Ham Supper Menu in Colgate Hall

Richard Hunt will cater a bake ham supper at the First Baptist Church Colgate Hall on December 5 from 5 to 7 PM. Menu includes tomato juice, baked ham, mashed and sweet potatoes, salad, peas, Vienna bread, relishes, hot fudge sundae and coffee. Tickets from church members. reservations by calling the church office.

Richard Hunt Colgate Hall First Baptist Church Hunt Paul DeConnnck Paul Jones Peter Groenewegen William Smith Lewis Dodge Gwen Lewis James Vince Harry Moses John Riddle Terry Hunt Women’s Society

Eagles Fraternal Order Meeting Tonight Aerie 1861

Eagles fraternal group Aerie 1861 schedules 8 p.m. meeting in Eagle rooms. Dues may be paid to the steward or secretary. Ladies Auxiliary served a buffet for Up With People cast, 120 youths fed Saturday at Baptist Church.

Order of Eagles Aerie 1861 Eagle Rooms FOE Aerie Baptist Church Eagles

Arlington Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Arthur Johnson

Services were held at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home for Mrs. Arthur Johnson with Rev John Geer of the Federated Church officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery beside family members while grandsons served as bearers. Relatives gathered from Minnesota Manchester Bennington Sandgate and nearby areas.

Arlington Hanson - Walbridge Arthur Johnson John Geer Federated Church East Arlington Evergreen Cemetery Geer David Robert Colin McKeighan Steven Young Keith Squires Gary McIntyre Fisher Elementary School Sylvia Wagner) Strout Franklin M. Strout Willow Road Hanson - Walbridge Funeral Home

Wrong Face Mixup Delays Grand Rapids Driver License

William Sikkema received a driver’s license with a woman’s photo by mail after a mixup at the licensing office. He says he spoke to the woman in line and the papers were swapped, leaving him with the incorrect image on his license.

Grand Rapids, Mich UPD William Sikkema Sikkema

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