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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1970
Page
3
At a FISH meeting the lack of adequate transportation for local people was the main topic. Since June 1970 over 300 calls for aid have been for transportation. Emergency transport will continue via H (442-3868) while plans unfold.
Gov Deane C Davis plans to take Vermont's effort to clean Lake Champlain to Washington next week. He will meet with Vermont's three member congressional delegation to discuss the sludge battle and potential actions.
Mr. and Mrs. James Pleasant celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a party at the Eagle Hose Firehouse. Relatives and friends attended as gifts and money were presented. Maid of honor was Vivian Knapp and best man Raymond Racicot. The couple wed at Sacred Heart Church. their son James Jr. serves in the armed forces and Joy attends Sacred Heart School.
The Fire Department auxiliary announces a Christmas party at Beech Street Firehouse on Monday night and a Saturday gathering from 2 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 5 with gifts and refreshments. The annual auxiliary party is set for Dec. 2 at Paradise Restaurant with the January meeting led by Mrs. Sharyll Bushee and Miss Priscilla Crawford. Mrs. Clara Dupee received the sunshine gift.
Red Cross warns snowmobilers to observe safety rules after 39 winter deaths from carelessness. Advice covers weather gear, ice thickness checks, sticking to trails, avoiding tracks, and carrying first aid knowledge. Also notes Vermont budget moves, lodge events, and a Christmas party, with contact for a first aid class.
The Bennington School District Board invited Lynne White, a Bennington College student and letters writer in The Banner, to discuss statements she authored about the board’s handling of emotionally disturbed children. The invitation was extended by board chair Dr. Richard A. Sleeman. The notice also advertises a local shop sale with coats, baby clothes, and toys, inviting visitors Friday and Saturday.
The fifth annual Battle of Mt Anthony Jaycees will feature Area bands competing for more than 200 dollars in prizes. Tickets at the door cost 1.50. Interested groups should contact Charles Neuschafer at 447 7511 extension 37 for complete information.
The Garden Club of Manchester plans its first Christmas boutique on Saturday December 5 at St. Pauls Parish Hall Manchester Center from 11 am to 4 pm. Proceeds support club work with gifts for parents decorations baked goods and a nominal 50 cent tea under Mrs Marjorie McMillan.
VFW Post 1332 led by Cmdr James Welch starts a mass letter campaign to North Vietnam’s Paris delegation to demand release and humane treatment of American POWs in Southeast Asia. Signatures and petitions have previously been circulated, totaling over two million, with rejection by Hanoi noted.
The women of the Second Congregational Church are finalizing plans for their Snowball Bazaar to be held Friday, December 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Green wreaths centerpieces and other holiday decorations are taking shape under talented hands as the season approaches.
A public card party will be held at the center on Friday at 8 with prizes and refreshments. The center reopens Monday Nov 30 with a flu clinic from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Activities include rug hooking crafts on Tuesday puppet making Wednesday bowling at Bennington Lanes and a Friday Dec 4 public card party with pitch and 500 prizes and refreshments. Mrs Amy Montgomery is the Thanksgiving basket recipient. thanks to Mrs Thomas Steffen and Mrs Walter Dunham and their committee. Advance orders for wreaths are taken at 442 2559 weekdays 9 a.m. to noon. Wreaths available. bazaar day features large sale. buffet luncheon 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a lunch service with tea and homemade treats. Christmas shop items and grab bag for youngsters plus Coke room and nursery for preschoolers. London UPI A 21 year old girl fined 12 for obstructing on Carnaby Street.
Airman J C Jerry S Martin son of Mr and Mrs Richard Martin of 224 Bradford St has spent a 43 day leave at home He was honored guest at a going away party attended by relatives and friends He is assigned for two more years to the 72nd Combat Support Group SAC Ramey AFB Puerto Rico His last station was the 817th Combat Support Group SAC Pease AFB NH He has served two years in the USAF About 25 attended the party Airman Martin received a money tree decorated by his sister Judy He enjoyed hunting while home bagging a buck and a doe.
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