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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1973
Page
6
Manchester Recreation Committee failed to get input from selectmen as they discussed a Community Recreation area. They plan a master plan detailing facilities such as baseball diamonds tennis courts and a soccer field and aim to coordinate with schools residents and local groups before seeking state and federal funds.
Environmental Secretary Martin L. Johnson wished good luck to Vermont deer hunters opening day. He urged safety courtesy and respect for private landowners and asked hunters to report violations to state police. He noted a healthy herd and potential for a legal buck bill and urged litter cleanup to keep Vermont clean.
The Windham Regional Commission will host a public meeting Tuesday November 13 to discuss Vermont and national bicentennial plans for 1976 and 1977. James Hormel of Saxtons River will present the program and answer questions with Lt. Gov. John Burgess as commission chair. The meeting in Brattleboro aims to involve every Windham town and runs at 7 30 p.m. at 139 Main Street.
The M. M. Hawkins Memorial Library Association elected officers for the coming year at its annual meeting held at Shaftsbury Elementary School. Francis Stacy was named president, Mary Walker vice president, Ruth Martin treasurer, and Alice Howard secretary.
Mrs. Mary Jane Rounds, UCS president, announced the fund drive has reached $7,000 toward a $20,000 goal. A new UCS brochure outlines programs and services for Bennington area, to be distributed to churches and community groups. The agency offers sliding scale fees and welcomes referrals from pastors doctors teachers and social workers. Contact numbers are Bennington 442-5429 and Manchester 362-3950 for appointments or requests.
Hoosick Falls residents vote at the firehouse on Tuesday November 13 from noon to 9 pm to choose whether to restore or demolish the Municipal Building. If demolition wins, the board will review a mayor’s new construction plan and related bids.
Agriculture Department economists predict continued grocery price declines into early 1974 with a modest rise by spring. They expect 1974 January to June increases of 1–2 percent, then a leveling off, keeping overall 1974 prices below last August’s peak. Per capita food consumption may drop 1.5 percent from 1972, the steepest in 15 years, as households cut back to save money. Meat consumption could fall about 6 percent, the deepest decline in 25 years.
United Press International reports unidentified flying objects seen in Blythe California by Patrick Archer and in Johnstown New York by Billy Pulis and classmates. Archer described a silent circular craft with lights while deputies linked sightings to Pacific Southwest Airlines practice missed landings. Pulis said a craft descended then rapidly departed near Warren Street Elementary School.
Manchester Burr and Burton Seminary home economics classes host a spaghetti supper Saturday in the school cafeteria to raise funds for furniture for the Home Management House. Tickets 2 dollars for adults 1 25 for children under 12 with serving at 5 30 and a jam relish and bread sale featured.
The Census Bureau, at the Labor Department and other agencies' request, will rename 52 titles to remove gender labels. Examples include lodge quarters cleaners replacing maids and blue collar worker supervisors replacing foremen, with other changes such as clergy to clergy, newsboys to newspaper carriers, and flight attendants replacing airline stewardesses.
Pamela Blakeman reports Alcoholics Anonymous will meet Saturday at 8 p.m. at Oak Hill school. The Methodist Youth Fellowship of Pownal United Methodist Church will gather Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church.
A public Arlington meeting to discuss the Northside Medical Care Center Study Committee report will be at Manchester Elementary School on Monday Nov 12 at 8 pm. Copies are available at Arlington East and West Arlington stores and post offices. Members are invited to the Arlington Garden Club November 13 meeting at 1 pm at McCullough Mansion North Bennington with a handcraft show and mansion tour. Hostesses include Mrs. Hess Oakland Weakley Hastings and Walton. Arlington Snowmobile Club meets Monday at 7:30 pm at East Arlington firehouse. new members welcome and refreshments provided.
Falls skating rink in Hoosick Falls New York should host skating by early December says project director Philip Leonard. Grading is finished boards 95 percent installed heating and plumbing mostly in place electricity pending interior work. A seven foot cyclone fence and raised sign will go up. Hockey teams from outside area have asked to rent it. Open skating planned on a small scale with later expansion for women and preschool skaters. Rates to be set with aim of low admission possibly 25 cents.
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