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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1975
Page
3
Washington roll calls show Rep. James Jeffords R Vermont voting yea on HR 7014 oil energy measure. The package seeks price controls on new oil, a national oil policy and energy efficiency standards while adding a standby rationing authority. Also notes a community garden event in Bennington on Oct 8.
Shaftsbury couple Penny Jean Bouplon and Michael Greene announce their engagement. Penny Jean is Mt. Anthony Union High School and Mt Ida Junior College graduate, employed by Union Carbide. Michael Greene, son of Clement Greene, works at Green Mountain Landscaping. Summer 1976 wedding planned.
MONTPELIER Vermont School Directors Association on the verge of formally opposing the impoundment of any state Education Department funds. The move would pit the association against Gov. Salmon who has already cut a 300000 dollar driver education appropriation and threatens a 4 million dollar cut in state aid unless taxes rise. USDA Director Charles Nichols notes local districts have already absorbed major cuts and the association has not taken a position on raising the state sales tax from 3 to 4 percent.
Bennington brief notes a 7 30 p m meeting of HOME Inc directors in Apartment 12 Beech Court. It reports the Supplemental Food Program disruption is only for WIC and does not affect food stamps, though callers misinterpreted the shutdown.
On Tuesday September 30 admissions include Amanda Kennedy Kay Jean Harrison Kay Allen Anna Robert Linda Allen Alice Rockwell Bennington Robert Peckham North Bennington A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs William Corey of Bennington Discharges include Cherilynn Morse Martha Phelps Anne Wichelas and baby girl Therese Simmons North Bennington Elizabeth Harrington Hoosick Falls Tara Carlton Cambridge George Graziola Readsboro
American Legion Post 13 of Bennington installed new officers at the Vermont Veterans Home. Edward Silver was named commander with Francis Silver as first vice commander and Michael Fraher as second vice commander along with Milton Pinsker as adjutant and other posts filled. Silver highlighted Boys State and regional baseball as key youth programs. Bennington teams have won state titles in 1969, 1972, 1973, and 1975 and have been runner-up four times since 1968. He thanked local supporters and reminded veterans families of the 800-622 toll-free VA number.
Mr and Mrs Lindan Bourtell of Pownal announce the engagement of their daughter Deborah Hall to Bernard Baker III son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Baker Jr of Cole Ave Williamstown Massachusetts The couple’s families note Deborah is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Pratt of Pownal The bride to be is a Mt Anthony Union High School student and Bernard attended Mt Greylock Regional High School He is employed by the R J Widen Company No wedding date has been set.
The First United Methodist Church of Bennington hosted the 11 am ceremony on Saturday September 20 marking the marriage of Beverly Ann Mattison of Bennington to William MacGregor of Steubenville Ohio. Officiant Rev Richard D Campbell and music by Louise Gauthier and Betty Paulin accompanied a detailed velvet gown ceremony with family as witnesses.
A public card party is set for Friday at 8 PM at the Senior Citizens Community Center on BenMont Avenue with prizes and refreshments. A social follows Sunday at 1 30 PM, then a business meeting Monday Oct 6 at 7 30 PM. wedding details include Billie Joe Mattison as flower girl and Timothy Mattison as ringbearer.
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