Bloodmobile arrives at college on Columbus Day
On Columbus Day 1977 the Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Bennington College inviting donations to save lives. The event runs 1 to 5 pm in the Commons Lounge with registration, blood drawing, and refreshments. Seventeen-year-olds may donate with parental permission waived.
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Bloodmobile
Margaret D. Clark
Columbus
America
Red Cross
Bennington College
North Bennington
Shaftsbury
Eugene V. Clark
Richard B. Leake III
Bennington County Red Cross
J. Duncan Campbell
Henry Hopkins
Charles Thompson
Abigail Pine
William Dailey Jr
Walter LaGrange
Lorenzo Kemmerer
Gray Ladies
I.J. Wolf
F.M. Simmons
Edward Pinsonneault
Richard Borden
Glenn Comar
Kimberly Borden
Jackie Yates
Funeral for Robert H. Bentley in Arlington
The funeral for Robert H. Bentley of Arlington was held Tuesday morning at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home. Robert McCollum of South Glens Falls led the service and Mrs Mc Collum sang The Old Rugged Cross. Burial followed in West Sandgate Cemetery. Bentley, a World War I veteran, died October 1 at the VA Hospital in White River.
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Robert H. Bentley
Arlington
Hanson-Walbridge
Robert McCollum
South Glens Falls
N.Y
Bentley
Jobs for moms program announced by three state depts
In Montpelier three state departments plan a news conference to unveil a new program to place welfare mothers in jobs. The Departments of Social Welfare, Social and Rehabilitation Services, and Employment Security have already reduced welfare dependence among unemployed fathers and now aim to shift focus to women with children.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont Old Cemetery Association elects officers in Albany meeting
William F. Martin of Burlington is elected president of the Vermont Old Cemetery Association. Three vice presidents are named from Weybridge Weathersfield and Lowell, with others elected to secretary treasurer and editor roles. Assistants, terms, certificates, and grant programs are noted along with restoration provisions through Champlain Valley and Orleans programs. Slide views by Merton Sage highlight restorations in progress.
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William F. Martin
Burlington
Vermont Old Cemetery Association
Albany
Stanley K. James
Weybridge
Agnes S. Torp
Weathersfield
Betty Kelley
Lowell
Dorothy M. Patterson
Montpelier
Ethel M. Billings
Middlebury
Charles E. Marchant
Townshend
Charles E. Bullock
Charlestown
N.H
Champlain Valley
Barre
Brattleboro
Bennington
Middebury
Morrisville
Rutland
St. Albans
Springfield
White River Junction
Northeast Kingdom
Orleans County
Newport
Merton Sage
Underhill
Bald Mt 4-H Opens New Year Under New Leaders
Bald Mountain 4-H Club started its year Oct 1 with new leaders Nancy Lueth of Manchester and Berneice Kelley of Bennington. Plans include a judged pleasure trail ride with a trophy and ribbons and a Danish style show open to all 4-H members. A Friday Oct 7 meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Lueth's Manchester Center home invites interested members.
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Nancy Lueth
Manchester
Berneice Kelley
Bennington
Manchester Center
Ms. Kelley
Chinese Language Dominance Asserted in Global Speech Share
A United Press International report states Chinese is spoken by twice as many people as any other language, asserting its dominance in worldwide communication. The claim cites demographic trends and educational adoption, noting rapid growth in Mandarin use across Asia and diaspora communities globally.
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United Press International
Photographs and Memories Choral Concert Sets Oct 7 8
At Mt Anthony Union High School auditorium the MAU Friday Saturday Choral Society presents Photographs and Memories a fifth annual Pops Concert with Broadway hits rock songs and nostalgia. Soloists include Phil Elwell Carol Miller JoAnn Pederson Pat Plue Martha Richards Bunny Wilkinson and Nan Lance with a Phil Nan duet and a Debbie Kathy Carol trio. The second act features Yesterday Autumn Leaves Steam Heat That Entertainment and a children’s chorus. Tickets at door.
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Mt. Anthony Union High School
Bennington County Choral Society
New Ashmolean Marching Society
Phil Elwell
Carol Miller
JoAnn Pederson
Pat Plue
Martha Richards
Bunny Wilkinson
Phil
Nan Lance
Debbie Fisher
Kathy Harrison
Carol Newell
Jane Davis
Phil Lance
David Lance
Bennington Area
Wheel Deal Soap Box Derby Returns to Bennington Center
Bennington Recreation Department sponsors a soap box derby named Wheel Deal on Saturday Nov. 5 on upper Elm Street. Open to all residents, three age divisions 8 11, 12 15, and masters 16 plus. Pre registration by 5 p.m. Nov. 2. contact 442 5446. A volleyball program starts Oct. 26 at North Bennington Elementary School from 7 to 9 p.m. and soccer for 4th to 6th graders begins Oct. 21 at Memorial Park, 3:30 to 5 p.m., with seven meetings through Nov. 4.
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Bennington
Upper Elm Street
North Bennington
Emorial Park
Gage Street
Bennington Briefs Evoke Local Events and Notices
Rummage sale at First Methodist Church Bennington Oct 8 from 10 to 3 with side entrance. AVM Day at Mt Anthony Oct 7 with campus info at library. Found two fawn colored male dogs near West Mountain Shaftsbury. call 442-3376. First Friday devotions Oct 7 at Sacred Heart Church 7 15 pm. Hairport adds stylist Dale Lamoureaux with walk ins. Dolores at Hair Fashions by Dolores. Vestry room Temple Beth El Oct 7 10 to 12. Bring rummage. Bennington Antiques Show and Sale Oct 7 at Second Congregational Church. Tag Sale Sat and Sun Snow sled parts and more. Davey Oil Northside Drive.
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First Methodist Church
Main Street
Bennington
West Mountain Road
Shaftsbury
Dale Lamoureaux
Cindy Bushee
Henry
Dale
Dolores
Temple Beth el
Maternity Seminars Planned in North Adams and Williamstown
BBPEA and North Adams Regional Hospital sponsor a maternity education seminar Friday Oct 7 from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm in the hospital conference room. Fee 15 public 10 BBPEA members includes lunch. Guest speaker Dr. John Grover will present and three films will be shown.
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North Adams
Williamstown
Berkshire Bennington Parent Education Association
BBPEA
North Adams Regional Hospital
John Grover
Grover
Weston Language Center
Williams College
Mass
International Childbirth Education Association
BEPEA
Linda White
Regional lottery proposal eyed for New England area
Bedford NH United Press International. New Hampshire Sweepstakes Director Edward Powers said a regional lottery including New Hampshire Maine Vermont and Rhode Island could be the future. The idea came after a national lottery directors meeting and a British firm Vernon’s Pools says the region could net about 15 million dollars weekly. Powers noted the plan is in talking stages and will be studied further.
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Bedford
N.H
UPI
New Hampshire
Edward Powers
Maine
Vermont
Rhode Island
Powers
Vernon’s Pools
Canada
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Thrift Shop
Exchange & Thrift Shop
Park St
National Geographic
Yankee
Mike Loveland
Old Cemetery Group
Leon W. Dean
Ruth F. Cota
Warren
John Lamberton
Marshfield
Phyllis Orner
South Walden
Marvell Mann
Oldham
Jessie Sievert
Panton
Addison County
Bald
U.S
Satford & Gage
Amman
Bennington, VT
Mau
Choral Society
Rec
Bennington Briefs
Mt. Anthony
State University
Sacred Heart Church
School Street
ADV
Congregational Church
Davey Oil
Northside Drive
Shultz Jewelers
Tao
Main St
Hunter
AVCO
Executive Air Charter Service
AIR Freight
U.S.A
Union ST. N. Adams, MA
Harriman Airport
Nichols
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