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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1974

Page

3

Beer and Food Through the Ages From Ancient to American

An overview traces beer from ancient Egypt and Greece to early American brewing. It notes William Penn and founding fathers fostering breweries, 1840 lager methods, and beer’s use in cuisine. Recipes include onion soup and beer fondue with step by step directions and byproducts used for animal feed. It also mentions Mrs. Constance Coffin selling zucchini bread at a Shaftsbury market and delivering a related recipe.

Europe Asia Rome William Penn Pennsylvania Thomas Jefferson George Washington James Madison Israel Putnam Thomas Chittenden Vermont Constance Coffin Shaftsbury

Can mental illness be prevented UCS programs focus on that goal

United Counseling Service of Bennington County aims to prevent mental illness as a core mission. Executive director Joseph Lo Piccolo notes preventive programs are active, including Big Brother Big Sister, prenatal care, child guidance, home health services, and coordinated efforts across home, school, church, physicians, and social agencies to raise health concepts and avert disorders.

UCS United Counseling Service, Inc Bennington County Joseph Lo Piccolo Lo Piccolo

School Lunches and Vermont Superintendents Meeting Report

The list details weekly school lunch menus with juice, meats, sides, fruit and milk for several days, including buns, vegetables, desserts, and beverages. The Southwest Vermont Superintendent Association met in Rutland with Supt George A Sleeman re elected president and others chosen for officers, noting enhanced communication and coordination at local and state levels.

Southwest Vermont Education Department Supt. Sleeman

Funeral rites for Evelyn R. Dragon held at Sacred Heart

The funeral of Mrs. Evelyn R. Dragon of 221 Dewey St Bennington widow of Frank Dragon Sr died Sept 24 at Putnam Memorial Hospital was held Sept 26 at Sacred Heart Church with Rev Joseph Quinn C S C officiating A wake service Sept 25 at Mahar Son Funeral Home was led by Rev Kyrn Bulger C S C Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery Bearers were nephews of the deceased Three greatnephews served as altar boys Honorary bearers from St Ann's Society were several women Services for Robert O Whitman who died Sunday at his Shaftsbury home were held Wednesday at Brewster Funeral Home Manchester Center Burial was in Center Shaftsbury Cemetery Fr Clayton offered committal prayers Bearers listed as Raymond Hulett William Hulett Sr William Hulett Jr Harold Eaton Donald Dorr and Philip Hitchcock

Evelyn R. Dragon Dewey Sr Bennington Frank Dragon Sr Putnam Memorial Hospital Sacred Heart Church Joseph Quinn C.S.C Mahar & Son Robert LaPorte Frederick Hoth Edward Joseph Louis Betit Paul Louis Bernard Bellemare Leon Roy Christopher Hoth Jeffrey Betit St. Ann’s Society Louise Madkour Isabelle LaBarge Dorothy Kelly Clara Prichaux Lois Berard Yvonne Lampron Kyrn Bulger Park Lawn Cemetery Quinn Robert O. Whitman Shaftsbury Brewster Funeral Home Manchester Center Robert L. Clayton Zion Episcopal Church Manchester Center Shaftsbury Cemetery Clayton Raymond Hulett William Hulett Sr William Hulett Jr Harold Eaton Donald Dorr Philip Hitchcock

Multiple traffic incidents and court notices across Vermont

Police reported two-car crashes with moderate damage at East and Willow roads in Bennington and Main and Branch streets downtown. No injuries. In Bennington Constance Maynard and Fred Graves Jr. were involved in a rear-end collision due to brake failure. Also, a Vermont court blocked ballot printing over independents. The Vermont Board of Libraries will meet October 16 in Berlin. A Dorset van rollover near Morse Hill Road caused moderate damage.

East Willow Roads Bennington Edward C. Ransom Robert Dawson Dawson Main Branch Streets Montpelier Vermont Constance M. Maynard Fred O. Graves Jr Maynard Graves Harry Thomas East Arlington Morse Hill Road Dorset Thomas

Vermonters make up large share of VTC enrollment

Vermonters account for 86 percent of Ver mont Technical College enrollment this year, up from 85 percent last year. Ninety residents come from New Hampshire with 74 non residents nearly all male. Freshmen number 48 and seniors 26. Programs include agricultural technology 10, agribusiness management 2, architectural and building engineering technology 26, civil engineering technology 14, electrical and electronics engineering technology 6, electromechanical engineering technology 3, mechanical engineering technology 7 and surveying technology 6.

Randolph Vermont Vermont Technical College New England Illinois New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Thailand New Hampshire

Last Chance to Join K of C Fall Foliage Dance

The Knights of Columbus announce a final opportunity to join the Fall Foliage Dance on October 12. Tickets must be bought by Monday, October 7. Available at Haynes & Kane on Main Street, Caron's Quality Paint on North Street, or by contacting Walter Vassura, Ted Sausville, Roger White, or John Brochu at the listed phone numbers.

K of C Haynes & Kane Main Street Caron North Street Walter Vassura Ted Sausville Roger White John Brochu

LU nominates auditor hopeful for Vermont seat

Liberty Union nominates James Roach of Westford for state auditor against Republican Alexander Acebo and Democrat Frederick Randler. Roach, an accounting graduate and four-year professional, urges audits, accrual accounting, public records access, and oversight akin to the GAO. Also notes missing records in Montpelier. RSVP seeks volunteers for Mt. Anthony High School resource center to aid student information access.

Roach St. Bonaventure University Alexander Acebo Barre Frederick Randler Montpelier RSVP Mt. Anthony Union High School Call Doris Gable

Bennington District Court finds guilty pleas and dismissals

Judge George M. Fienberg handled cases in Bennington District Court on Wednesday. John A. Wursch 70 of Manchester Center had petty larceny dismissed. Terry Hastings 27 of Arlington pleaded guilty to arson fourth degree and received a year to 18 months suspended sentence with probation. Geraldine Kniffin 22 of Ely pleaded guilty to bad check, fined $100 with optional 30 day jail if unpaid by Oct 15. Douglas E. Britch 41 of Bennington changed to guilty on petty larceny with sentencing deferred pending aggravate assault matter. Bertram H. Lane and David Barber, both Bennington residents, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct with fines of $25 and related details.

George M. Fienberg Bennington District Court Banner John A. Wursch Manchester Center Terry Hastings Crow Hill Road Arlington Jerry’s Ely Bennington Douglas E. Britch Britch Bertram H. Lane David Barber

Snow Goers to meet at Community Recreation Center

The Southern Vermont Snow Goers hold their second monthly meeting of the year at the Community Recreation Center at 7 30 p m on October 8. Dues for the 74 75 season are due by November 1 with memberships available at the meeting social on October 19 or by mail to Mrs Albert Macauley East Road. Membership includes VAST (Vermont Association of Snow Travelers).

Southern Vermont Albert Macauley East Road VAST Vermont Association of Snow Travelers

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Gus and Gracie Wadsworth Andrew Lang West Arlington Bermuda Frankfurt North Bennington Sleeman Mrs Aieed Gibson Peter Diamondstone Brattleboro Republican State Committee Library Board Board of Libraries VTC K of Knitting Donegal Greenmont Center West Road Bennington, Vt Essex Jct Liberty Union Party James Roach Westford Office of Auditor General Accounting Office Occupations Office Andrew Wyeth Coats Mintatte Main ST Nichals
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