Vermont Traveler Tex the Yardman Reaches Bennington
John Campbell known as Tex the yardman traveled 41 states on a bicycle journey spanning a decade. He arrived in Bennington Vermont seeking work and reflecting on his long, arduous trek since leaving San Antonio in 1953 after a life altered by a railroad accident.
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Tex
John Campbell
Bennington
State Line
New York State
Empire State
Chicago
San Antonio
Texas
Washington
Linden
N.J
Tex Campbell
United States
Handcrafts Sale by Bennington Garden Club Oct 12
The Bennington Garden Club hosts a Christmas in October sale at Mt. Anthony Country Club on October 12 with original handcrafts and attic treasures. Doors open 3 p.m. A cocktail hour 4 30 to 6 30 p.m. will precede a smorgasbord. Many items priced under $1. Steering committee includes Mrs Gordon Cushman Beecher Mayer Wellington Graves Sarcka Parmalee Buckley.
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Mt. Anthony Country Club
Bennington
Bennington Garden Club
Patrick Gordon
Hall Cushman
Robert Beecher
Ferdinand Mayer
Townsend Wellington
L. Alden Graves
Robert Parmalee
T. Garry Buckley
Hoff Urges Vermont Students to Stay in School
Gov Philip Hoff told Bennington Catholic High and Bennington High students that high school dropouts face limited job prospects and trouble. He blamed home, community, and school factors but stressed individual attitude and early psychological support. He proposed more vocational training and noted Vermont’s tight budget and limited opportunities.
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Philip H. Hoff
Bennington Catholic
Saber
Bennington High School
BCH
Bendi
Vermont
Wildlife field trip in YMCA woods by Benhi class
Benhi's biology students, led by Rudolph Woodcock, visited the YMCA woods to study local plant and animal life. They collected samples of life, leaves, twigs, and branches and set mouse and insect traps to aid observation. Most enjoyed the trip despite some minor mishaps.
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Benhi
YMCA
YMCA Week Calendar Oct 7 to 12
The YMCA announces a week of activities from Monday October 7 to Saturday October 12. Notable events include Boys Gym Classes for junior, grade school, and senior high. Industrial Management Advisory Committee at 6:30. Chess Club 7 to 9. YMCA Executive Committee at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Grade School Bowling and Baton Classes midweek. UN Planning Committee at 7:45. Friday features more gym and bowling. Saturday Rifle Club runs 9 to 12.
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Air Force Reserve
YMCA
U.N
Navy Seaman Herbert Mattison Serves Aboard Farragut
Herbert M. Mattison son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Mattison of Chapel Road is on duty aboard the USS Farragut based at Mayport Florida. He spent two weeks home here with his family after boat training at Great Lakes Illinois and enlisted in June with the Vermont Shipmate Company. Before enlistment he worked at the Montgomery Ward order office.
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Herbert M. Mattison
Gilbert Mattison
Chapel Road
Farragut
Mayport
Fla
Great Lakes
Ill
Navy
Vermont Shipmate Company
Bendi
Montgomery Ward Order Office
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Wanda Kittel
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Bonnie Barber
Barbara Ann Powell
Diane Whitney
Sandra Cardinal
Grimm
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By Warren Buckler
Akron
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Goodyear
New York City
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A & W Root Beer
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Dairy Queen National Development Co
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Union ST
Herbert Mattison
Fienberg
Main ST
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Hoes
Wenge Shesre
Annalize
Hallmark
Bennington Bookshop, Inc
Equinox Skyline Drive
Sunderland, Vermont
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