Stamp Collecting Trends and Club News From 1937
Collectors Corner notes a busy season ahead with Coldweather gatherings and new issues. Tonga stamps rise from 7.50 to 35 mint as ads appear. 1964 Scott catalog shows 53871 price changes 350 minor varieties and 2608 new issues. East and West German prices vary. YMCA Stamp Club to meet at the Y on first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m. Donations of stamps welcome. A library option offers Herman Herst Nassau Street via Rutland Library. Kennedy assassination coverage prompts anticipated stamp issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coldweather
Tonga
Linn
Germany
East Germany
Borek
Ymca Stamp Club
U.S
Alcoholism Information Week Observed in Vermont
Alcoholism Information Week, December 1 through 7, emphasizes alcoholism as a treatable disease. Edwin F. Kittle of the Vermont Alcoholic Rehabilitation Board states five million Americans are alcoholics and about 10 000 in Vermont, with a statewide information center at 89 Merchants Row, Rutland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Bennington
Edwin F. Kittle
Vermont Alcoholic Rehabilitation Board
National Council On Alcoholism
Voluntary Health Agency
America
Kittle
Fuller Road Development Talk by Bennington Selectmen
Town leaders discussed reopening Fuller Road between U S 7 and Middle Pownal Road for possible development. Ralph Bevis and Floyd Rice attended, with plans to make the road passable and later expand. officials may survey needed work and consider converting upper sections to a trail while preserving access rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selectmen
Fuller Road
Bennington Town
U.S. 7
Pownal Road
Bennington Village
Ralph Bevis
Morgan St
Floyd Rice
Bevis
Rice
James Cross
Ivor S. Pelsue
Community Welfare Committee Plans Christmas Aid Program
The Community Welfare Council coordinates Christmas food baskets toys and clothing for Benn ington families and avoids duplicating gifts. Members meet at the New Englander on Nov 26 and plan broader church and civic participation for a successful program. Those interested may call 442 4345 and attend the Dec 3 meeting with an austerity luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Englander
Melvin R. McGaughey
Florence Moore
Robert Condon
Joseph LoPiccolo
Bennington
Community Welfare Council
CWC
YMCA
Molly Stark School Student Council Minutes Highlight Activities
The November meeting covered a new record player purchase poster for dances and name tags for items. An intercom between two teachers rooms and offices was proposed. Kay Smith and Karen Allen will present to the school board. Barbara Moore named recreational chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bendi
Kay Smith
Karen Allen
Barbara Moore
Molly Stark School Students Engage in Community Activities
The article describes the Physical Education Club and Public Relations Club at Molly Stark School coordinating class activities, club handbooks, and student projects. It notes senior Joseph Brillon student teaching, a ninth grade civics census project, TAB Library improvements, and a new charitable clothing project by FHA Club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Stark
Joseph Brillon
Castleton State Teachers’ College
Elsa Chapin
Miss Goodermore
FHA
Molly Stark School
UVM to Host 22 Lecture Series on State Planning Topics
The University of Vermont will host a free 22 lecture series on state planning, opening December 9 with Gov. Philip Hoff. Sessions run weekly through May 19, covering natural resources, taxes, town highways, education funding, health, zoning, urban renewal, and Vermont’s industrial climate among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
University of Vermont
Governor’s Planning Council
John T. Fey
Planning Council
Philip H. Hoff
Vermont
Abendmusik Returns December 8 at Second Congregational Church
Preparations underway for the Third Abendmusik concert a religious and contemplative program for vesper services at Second Congregational Church December 8. The event features the senior and junior choirs along with Reinhold H. van der Linde, Gunnar Schonbeck, and the Bennington Music Guild brass ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Congregational Church
Reinhoud H. van der Linde
Bennington
Nicholas Saboly
Bennington Sets Aside Funds for Hospital Suit
Bennington selectmen approved a plan to reserve funds as a buffer against a potential court case involving Putnam Memorial Hospital and nearby towns. The dispute centers on financial responsibility for indigent medical care and the Henry W. Putnam Deed of Gift terms governing care of county indigents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Norton Barber
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Henry W. Putnam
Trustees Seek Bids for Village Garage Heating System
In a special meeting on Tuesday night Bennington Village Trustees voted to advertise for bids on a new circulating hot water heating plant for the Depot Street village garage. Architect Richard B. Diamond prepared the plans including an oil fired boiler seven unit heaters and new piping. Bids due December 10 at 3 p.m. to Village Clerk Hilda Hurley. The current plant is defunct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Depot Street
Richard B. Diamond
Main St
Hilda Hurley
Lions Plan Another Carnegie Course in Bennington
Bennington Lions Club will sponsor another Dale Carnegie class starting in January at Vermont Bank & Trust Co. Wednesday evenings. Interested enrollees should contact Lions Joseph Vaciant Fred Butler Louis Levine or any Lion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Lions Club
Dale Carnegie Group
Vermont Bank & Trust Co
Joseph Vaciant
Fred Butler
Louis Levine
Vandals Damage Equipment At Putnam Memorial Hospital Site
Bennington Village Police reported vandalism at the Putnam Memorial Hospital construction site over the past week. Three heavy pieces of equipment were damaged, including a steam shovel clutch needing replacement and a plywood cab side broken on a small tractor. Police warned of prosecution for any suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington Village
Four Car Crashes Reported by State Police
Four cars were moderately damaged in two Tuesday crashes on Crow Hill Road and U.S. 7 Arlington and Brattleboro with no injuries. The first collision involved Jeffrey MacConnach and Janice Butler on a blind corner. the second, Joseph Dio and Milton Gilmore near Bennington Flats as Gilmore turned toward the shopping plaza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey MacConnach
Arlington
Janice Butler
Crow Hill Road
MacConnach
Joseph F. Dio
Berlin
N.Y
Milton A. Gilmore
Brattleboro
Bennington Flats
U.S
Gilmore
Bennington
Dio
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Collectors Corner
By Alfred Arnold
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
United States
Mexico
Alcoholism Information Week
Community Welfare Committee
Suzanne Marcoux
Chapel Road
Luzerne
Sharon McHugh
Maureen McHugh
Warwick, R.I
Morgan Street
Drama Club
Chapin
Physical
San Francisco
Ecome Little Islands
Orval C. Hartman
Chicago
Lutheran Church In America
Civics Project
TAB Library
TAB
Leo Gauthier
Beverly Bushey
Deborah Allen
Bernice Bent
Home Makers
UVM
Armours Star
emehLe
Central Vermont Public Service Corporation
Abendmusik
2Nd Congregational Church
Ralph Vaughn Williams
Carnegie
Barber
Jacqueline Kennedy
Peter Vail
John G. Irons Jr
John W. Miller
van der Linde
Lucille Weichert
Miller
Flood
Elsa Estes
John L. Handy
Ralph Lindsey
Dean Osgood
Robert W. Santway
Philip Viereck
Donald Marken
Howard Estes
Raymond B. Bowen
Joel Whittemore
Cheryl Cook
Ann Miller
Susan Miller
Linda Hayden
Corinne Hayden
Geraldine Salter
Gloria Salter
Wendy Hadwen
Tracey Barret
Chevrolet
Deville
W.H
Eddington
Bennington, VT
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