County Homemaking Groups Study Clothing Alterations
Home Extension groups are studying fitting and altering ready-made clothing this month. Some homemakers feel unsure about doing alterations, though a little extra time for fit checks while trying on can solve the issue. Retailers in this area have toolkits and tips for needlework and tailoring.
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Roaring Branch
Lorena McIntyre
Woodford
Hoosac Valley
Pownal
Harry Beals Sr
Green Mountain
Bennington
Dorset
Manchester Center
Pownal Center
Arlington Group
Archie Hess
Indian River
Rupert
County Extension
Main St
Area Farms Set Records In Production
Jim McKee, former county agent, recalls pushing average cow milk production from 6000 to 7000 pounds yearly. This year the association surpassed 10000, averaging 10552 pounds per cow, about 750 pounds above the state DHIA average. The annual 14 quarts per cow daily would milk 33 people. the piece weaves in quotes about milk’s cultural debate and local homemaking and grape juice guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim McKee
DHIA
Too Few for Too Many County Youth Groups Need Volunteer Leaders
4 H County Club Agent Ray Lovely cites lack of volunteer leaders as the main challenge for youth programs in Bennington and Rutland counties. He notes many adults feel unsuitable yet can perform well with support, urging more helpers and assistants to share duties.
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Ray Lovely
Bennington County
Rutland County
Ray
Harry Hayden
Sunderland
Mary Laurie
Rupert
ASC Community Election Friday in W Arlington
West Arlington hosts an ASC meeting for Arlington Sandgate and Sunder land farm families at 8 p.m. at the Community House. County agent John C. Page and forester David Barton discuss Cows and Trees and the annual ASC Community Committeemen election. Jesse Harrington leads the event with light refreshments.
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Arlington
Sandgate
Sunderland
West Arlington
ASC
John C. Page
David Barton
Jesse Harrington
Candidates in Youth Look at Campaign Pictures
Virg Hill of The Phoenix Gazette suggests voters compare campaign photos to gauge candidates in their youth. The columnist advises examining past images to form impressions of notable figures in Phoenix politics.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Virg Hill
The
Phoenix Gazette
Fillmore Cattle Show Highlights Ayrshire Wins at Eastern Exposition
John Steel of Fillmore Farms showed Ayrshires at West Springfield Mass. Hillend King Robert won his class and Reserve Grand Champion among bulls. Hillend Betty finished fifth among about 25 two year olds. Steel also placed seventh in Best Three Females and in Produce of Dam.
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John Steel
Fillmore Farms
West Springfield
Mass
Steel
Hillend King Robert
Hillend
John
Fillmore
Hillend Betty
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Marion S. Harris
Montpelier
Anna Wilson
James A. Edgerton
Leaders Council
Vermont
Main Street
North Adams, Mass
W. Arlington
TV Nn 1
Atkins
Jewelers & Silversmiths
Burt Bros
Walter L. Barber
North Bennington Road
Bennington, VI
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