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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1969
Page
9
Bald Mountain 4 H Club held its annual banquet and meeting at Manchester Grange on November 8 at 7 p.m. The gathering was presided over by the club leader, with members from the local 4 H program in attendance.
Williamstown Mass Sociologist Saul Alinsky will address Power for the Poor at Williams College on November 19 at 830 p m in Jesup Hall He is Chicago native a University of Chicago grad and LL D from St Procopius College Alinsky served as sociologist with the Chicago Institute for Juvenile Research 1931 39 executive director of the Industrial Areas Foundation and cofounder of the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council He is a member of several professional bodies and author of Reveille for Radicals and John L Lewis A Biography The lecture is free and open to the public The report also notes a 4H club meeting with awards and a brief program by new 4H agent Bill Snow and exhibits from Expo 67 presented by Dr Lathrop Trophy and ribbon awards followed.
A Vermont Fish and Game bulletin reports a new bow and arrow black bear record under Pope-Young rules with no firearms used. James Gilman of Holden Mass carved a 330-pound male in Greensboro. Fernand Sway and Stanley Seifert also posted large bears. The tally tops 89 bears by Nov. 4 with four cubs, and hunters are urged to follow safe gun handling while pursuing a mixed bag.
A lighthearted column laments days of rain in Vermont with playful exaggeration about floods and ark plans. The writer jokes about waterlogged life, weather jokes, and a shaky attempt at witty reflections while hoping for better writing. The piece captures seasonal gloom and local sentiment with humorous tone.
A compact note extols a fudge recipe praised as among the best the writer has made or tasted. It emphasizes rich sweetness and gifting appeal, suggesting a cherished family or personal favorite. The fragment hints at testimonial tone and culinary pride.
A resident reports doorstep harassment by Bible quoters who pressed for a minute of conversation before the resident left for work. The resident asserts prior knowledge of Jesus and that the group infringes rights, fearing it makes more enemies than friends as they buzz about.
A reader questions the value of open houses in schools, suggesting conferences by appointment may suffice, reflecting on past smaller classes. The page also includes a tested Million Dollar Fudge recipe and a note about a Good Housekeeping crochet vest pattern for Christmas gifts.
A reader asks for guidance on choosing wines and amounts for venison stews. The note expresses unfamiliarity with wine types and seeks a clear recipe. The message signs as Lucky Hunter and invites reader contributions.
A homemaker shares thrifty recipes for chocolate and butterstotch pudding mixes and a quick bread mix using flour sugar dry milk and baking powder. Instructions cover storage and serving ideas plus simple muffins pancakes and drop biscuits from the mix. Readers are invited to contribute additional thrifty methods.
A reader asks how many have found an electric blanket ideal for bread making and suggests using high heat. Benn College Wife Ed's Note notes fresh responses may appear, with only pen names printed and true names forwarded if supplied.
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