Bennington considers $800000 rink bond and road moves
Bennington selectmen hear Parks & Recreation plan for an $800,000 indoor ice rink to be financed entirely by user fees and placed on March Town Meeting ballot. Also on the agenda, hearings on Everett Street as town road and a logging road through Richard Leake III property with site inspection at 2:30 pm.
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Bennington
Parks & Recreation Commission
John Lyons
Carl Territo
Selectmen
Everett Street
Charles E. Dewey III
Richard B. Leake III
Vermont
Eee
Woodford
Leake
Furnace Brook
Old Bennington Village
State Police enforce new 50 mph speed limit on I-89
Vermont State Police patrol I-89 between Bethel and Montpelier to enforce the new 50 mph limit. At least three marked cars were seen Monday night, one motorist was pulled over, and most drivers appeared to stay within about five miles of the new limit. Temporary signs replacing 65 mph signs were posted along the highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Vermont
Bethel
Community Christmas Fund meeting in Bennington
Bennington residents who served on the Community Christmas Fund or wish to help this year meet at the First Baptist Church in Bennington on Thursday November 15 at noon to decide the fund’s future and direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Christmas Fund
First Baptist Church
Bennington
Kinney named 774 VFW aide for 1973 74
Kinney, from Bennington Post 1332, VFW, has been appointed national aide-de-camp for 1973 74 by national Commander-in-Chief Ray R. Soden. Soden praised VFW members’ service in five wars and their grassroots efforts to improve veterans’ lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Thomas P. Kinney Jr
Bennington
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ray R. Soden
Bensenville
Ill
VFW
Soden
United States
Kinney
Vermont Officials Brace for Economic Fallout From Energy Shortage
Vermont officials warn the energy crisis could slow the economy and raise unemployment. Economic Development Commissioner John Farmer urges federal investment in alternative energy while Human Services Secretary Thomas Davis seeks more aid for low income residents. Governor Salmon to brief lawmakers on winter power efforts. University of Vermont shifts to lower grade fuel oil and reschedules workday if federal action falters. In Massachusetts a wood stove fire causes 4000 damage after a heating attempt backfires.
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Thomas Davis
Davis
Thomas Salmon
House
Senate
University of Vermont
University
Warren
Mass
UPI
Lawrence Hannare
Charles Desrosiers
Desrosiers
State GOP Seeks Record Funds for 1974 Campaign
The Vermont Republican Finance Committee proposes a record 137000 budget for 1974 political activity. Revenue would come mainly from the Republican Almanac sales and a mid January fundraising dinner, with Almanac raising 52000 this year. Plan includes 48000 in direct candidate contributions and 19000 for Becker Research poll series starting before the 1974 legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker Research Co
Boston
Smith
Energy-saving post office urges earlier Christmas mailing
Postmaster General E. T. Klassen calls for Americans to mail domestic and foreign Christmas items one to two weeks earlier due to the energy crisis. Domestic first-class mail must be posted by December 8, domestic surface parcels by December 3, and US airmail by December 15, with Alaska and Hawaii exceptions.
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E. T. Klassen
Postal Service
Klassen
Alaska
Hawaii
United States
Patriot of the Month Winners Named by Mt Anthony NHS
The Mt Anthony chapter of the National Honor Society named October Patriot of the Month winners in music or art. From Grade 9 Ellen Jareckie, Grade 10 Steven King, Grade 11 Kevin Bushee, and Grade 12 Leslie Morris received merit certificates for outstanding achievement.
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Mt. Anthony
National Honor Society
Ellen Jareckie
Steven King
Kevin Bushee
Leslie Morris
Withey proposes Vermont school energy conservation guidelines
Vermont Commissioner of Education Robert A. Withey released a memo to superintendents outlining guidelines for conserving fossil fuels and preparing schools for a diminishing supply. The plan urges districts to develop energy contingency plans, considering thermostats, shutdown procedures, education programs, and energy efficient building design. Proposals will be collected, analyzed, and shared with the state Board of Education at the November 20 meeting.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Robert A. Withey
Withey
Forrest Orr
George R. Pitman
Green Mt. Power Corp
Berlin
Benjamin C. Stein
Department of Education
U.S. Office of Education
Boston
State Board of Education
Bennington LWV lists area legislators with contact details
The Bennington League of Women Voters publishes area legislators for the 1974 session in Montpelier. District 3-1 Rep. Joseph J. Caracciola and Rep. Thomas E. Foster III list offices and phones with committee posts, followed by District 3-2 Reps Charles A. Sauer and Thomas R. Haley Jr., District 3-3 Reps David B. Shaffe and Thomas H. Foster, plus District 42 Shaftsbury Rep. Merritt Hewitt Jr., District 32 Reps G William Hamilton and Kenalene J. Collins, and District 49 Rep. James M. Edgerton. Senators T. Garry Buckley and Madeline Harwood are named with home and business numbers.
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Montpelier
Bennington
North Bennington
Charles A. Sauer
RFD
Thomas R. Haley Jr
North
David B. Shaffe
Union St
Thomas H. Foster
Shaftsbury
Merritt Hewitt Jr
Harvest Hill
Pownal
Stamford
Readsboro
Wilmington
Whitingham
Searsburg
Dover
G. William Hamilton
Hamilton Inn
Kenalene J. Collins
Arlington
Sandgate
Sunderland
James M. Edgerton
Bennington County
T. Garry Buckley
Dorset
Madeline Harwood
Manchester
Buckley
Funerals Held for Mrs Mary Stevens and Mrs Pauline Burgess
The funeral for Mrs. Mary O Stevens wife of Howard C Stevens of Shaftsbury was held at the First United Methodist Church Shaftsbury with Rev A J MacDonald officiating. A large delegation from Central Vermont Public Service Corp attended. Committal at South View Cemetery Randolph followed by nurse led graveside service. Also noted is the funeral of Mrs Pauline Bruce Burgess of Bennington held at Hanson Walbridge with Rev Richard D Campbell and Rev Harry Campbell officiating. Burial at Park Lawn Cemetery.
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Mary O. Stevens
Howard C. Stevens
Shaftsbury
First United Methodist Church of
A.J. MacDonald
Alvan Lawrence
Central Vermont Public Service Corp
Randolph
Mr. MacDonald
Albert Kime
Randolph Congregational Church
Randolph Hospital
Hanson-Walbridge
Bennington
Stevens
Pauline Bruce Burgess
Gore Road
Hanson- Walbridge
Richard D. Campbell
Harry Campbell
U.S. Army
California
Seymour Brooks
Clyde Halleck
Homer Howard
Walter Wright
Ralph
Elmer Burgess Jr
Park Lawn Cemetery
Burgess
Alfred M. Burgess
Putnam Memorial Hospital
New England Boy Scouts name new chief with bold goal
Laurance E. Boyden Jr. elected president of the New England area Boy Scouts of America Inc. He targets 300,000 youths enrolled across six states, governing 30 councils and over 240,000 youths with 80,000 volunteers. Boyden, a Massachusetts Life president, aims to expand explorer posts and career oriented programs.
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Boston
Laurance E. Boyden Jr
New England
Boy Scouts of America Inc
Thomas Gilbane
Boyden
Massachusetts General Life Insurance Co
Gilbane
Gilbane Construction Co
Providence
Norumbega Council
Region One
Exploring
Miami University of Ohio
America
Young President
Provident Institution For Savings
First Congregational Church
Wellesley Hills
Mass
Wellesley
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Salvatore Santarcangelo
Old Village
Santarcangelo
J.C. Jerome
Richard A. Sleeman
Woodford Road
Sleeman
Sol
Bennington Briefs
Starlight Singles
Dalton
Dave Mahar
Catholic Daughters of America
Holy Cross
North Bennington Road
Bennington, Vermont
Santa’s
Real Estate Today
Bill Hoisington
G.R.T. Realtor
Hoisington
Vermont Association of Realtor Boards
Hoilington P Realty
Main St
Honor Society
Ralph Burgess
Jack Cross
Junior Harwood
William Kelly
Fred Stacy
Almon Wetherall
South View
N.E. Boy Scouts
Bennington Banner
The
Banner Publishing Corp
United Press International
New York Times
Matthews, Shannon & Cullen Inc
U.S
Santa Claus
Our
Sugarbowl Christmas Club
FDIC
Federal Reserve Sys
Monument Plaza Shopping Center
Savings & Loan Association
Main Street
Nichols
Appel
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