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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1966

Page

3

Miss Linda Harrington Weds Harvey Pratt at Old Stone Church

Miss Linda Lou Harrington and Harvey Pratt were married October 8 at 1 p.m. in Old Stone Church North Bennington with a reception for 75 at Jermain Hall White Creek. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harrington, wore navy velvet. groom’s mother is Mrs. Willard Pratt. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Larry Mears and best man Roger Pratt. Guests from Cambridge North Hoosick Hoosick Falls New Ashford and Bennington attended.

Linda Lou Harrington County Street Harvey Pratt Cambridge N.Y Old Stone Church North Bennington E.M. Ellis Charles Harrington Willard Pratt Larry Mears Roger Pratt Jermain Hall White Creek North Hoosick Hoosick Falls New Ashford Mass Bennington

UVM Board Okays Tuition Increase for 1967

The University of Vermont board approved a tuition hike to 600 dollars for residents and 1800 dollars for nonresidents, up from 500 and 1500 respectively, effective fall 1967. Medical College tuition also rises to 600 and 1800. The action, taken Saturday, aims to raise an additional 1.75 million dollars over two years after a program review.

Burlington University of Vermont Board of Trustees UVM Medical College Lyman Rowell

Miss Penelope Anne McKeon Becomes Mrs Sprague Jr

HOOSICK FALLS New York Miss Penelope Anne McKeon daughter of Mrs Barren E McKeon of 49 High St Hoosick Falls was married to W Sprague Jr in a ceremony expected to draw relatives and friends from the area and beyond The bride wore a traditional gown and the couple will reside locally following the wedding

Penelope Anne McKeon W. Sprague Jr Hoosick Falls N.Y Barren E. McKeon High St The

Engagement Announced Between Susan Winn and Darrell Finlayson

Susan Diane Winn granddaughter of Grandview Street announces engagement to Darrell Finlayson son of Mr and Mrs John Finlayson of Saranac Lake New York. Susan a Bennington and Middlebury College alumna teaches English at Lake George Central School. Darrell trained at Oswego and Syracuse University and teaches at Lake George Central School as Director of Audio Visual Aids. Wedding date not set.

Maurice S. Winn Grandview Street Susan Diane Darrell M. Finlayson John Finlayson Saranac Lake N.Y Miss Winn Bennington Bennington High School Middlebury College Lake George Central School Lake George New York State University Oswego Syracuse University

Rutland Couple Mary Ann Roy and Howard McMaster Wed

Mrs Mary Ann Roy of 81 Killington Avenue Rutland married Howard R McMaster of 40 Crescent Street in Christ the King Church The Rt Rev Msgr John M Kennedy officiated The bride wore an angel skin pearls venice lace gown with seed pearls and a chapel train The maid of honor bridesmaids and ushers with relatives attendees included Magdalen Mahoney Jeanette Roy Margaret Roy Mildred Roy Therese Mahoney George McMaster and Rob Roy A reception at the Moose Club followed The couple will reside at 52 Roberts Avenue after a Florida honeymoon Both are Rutland High and Mount St Joseph Academy graduates and he is a U S Army veteran employed at Moore Business Farms.

Walter John Sprague Jr Panis Angelicus John B. Nimons Barona Ellen McKeon Biarritz Daraghle Nimons Mary Anne Barber Mary Eileen Jones Maid of Honor Richard Patrick Whalen Hoosick Falls Barry Lawrence McKeon Edward McMahon John Graney Jr St. Mary’s Academy The WAVES Eagle Square Mfg. Co Shaftsbury Hoosick Falls High School U.S. Navy Dodge Fibers Corp High St Rutland Mary Ann Roy Killington Ave Howard R. McMaster Crescent St John M. Kennedy Christ the King Church McMaster Paul E. Roy Charles McMaster Venice Magdalen Mahoney Jeanette Roy Margaret Roy Mildred Roy Therese Mahoney George McMaster William Davis Frank Barry Paul Williamson Ernest Seward Robert Roy Joseph Roy Moose Club Donna Pozybut Rocky Hill Conn Mount St. Joseph Academy Fanny Allen

Shattuck Morris at Peru Church in October Ceremony

Ruby Capen Morris and Henry Shattuck of Wells were married at Peru Church on October 9 at 2 p.m. Rev. Alice Bishop officiated. The couple will live with the bridegroom’s sister and brother-in-law Ahair and Mrs Crandall. Orrin Hall gave away the bride. Attendants and guests included Milo Rockwell Danby Almon Shattuck Wells Maggie Taylor Danby Dorothy DeCamp Manchester and Gerald Beers Manchester.

Peru Ruby Capen Morris Henry Shattuck Wells Peru Church Alice Bishop South Londonderry Ahair Crandall Milo Rockwell Danby Almon Shattuck and _ sons Maggie Taylor Dorothy DeCamp Gerald Beers Manchester

Board Sought McCune's Resignation

Burlington University of Vermont Trustees announced they sought the resignation of Dr. Shannon McCune. The board had chosen him for strong qualifications but believed a leadership change would benefit the university in the long term.

Burlington University of Vermont Shannon McCune UVM Board of Dr. McCune MccCune

Moore Bushee Wedding Quiet Vermont Honeymoon

A quiet Oct 13 wedding unites Mrs Helena Bushee and Lorenzo Frederick Moore at St Francis de Sales Church officiated by Rev Richard McGowan. Attendants Miss Stella Shevien and D Ed Moore. They will reside on Hicks Avenue Bennington after a motor trip through Vermont and New Hampshire.

St. Francis de Sales Church Helena Bushee Lorenzo Frederick Moore Richard McGowan

Lingle Van Loon engage in St Joseph Missouri

Mr and Mrs E Y Lingle of St Joseph announce the engagement of their daughter Susan to Dirk van Loon son of Mr and Mrs Henry van Loon of Manchester Vermont formerly of Wilton Connecticut Susan is a graduate of the Academy of the Sacred Heart and holds degrees from the University of Missouri She teaches at the Peabody School in Littleton Cole Dirk van Loon is a Cornell graduate and Rocky Mountain News reporter with Peace Corps service in Colombia A November 25 wedding is planned.

ST. Joseph, Mo E. Y. Lingle St. Joseph Mo Susan Dirk van Loon Henry van Loon Manchester, Vt Wilton, Conn Miss Lingle Walter T. Lingle Bethany Frank M. Meelininich Melninich St. Joseph James Willet Hall New York Great Neck L.I Darrow School Cornell University Peace Corps Columbia L.A Rocky Mountain News Denver

Turen businessman laments slow Venezuelan mail system

Raul Aguilera, head of Turen Businessmen's Association, says Venezuelan mail is deficient after receiving a business letter four days late from Barquisimeto. The envelope carried a Sept 22, 1965 postmark.

TUREN Venezuela UPI Raul Aguilera Turen Businessmen’s Association Aguilera Barquisimeto

Women of the Moose Auxiliary Meets With Krazy Auction

The Women of the Moose Auxiliary holds a Wednesday evening meeting at Moose Hall. Marion Charest chairs a Krazy Auction with items donated by co workers, all wrapped. Clara Noble leads Library Month plans for the first November chapter night with a guest speaker. Clara Dupee and Rena Dupree handle refreshments and social hour. attendance improves and invites remain open.

Women of the Moose Auxiliary Moose Hall Mooseheart Marion Charest Clara Noble Clara Dupee Rena Dupree

More New Coins Urged by Numismatic Leader

At the American Numismatic Association 75th anniversary meeting in Chicago William T. Lauth of the Medallic Arts Company urged more frequent coin designs. He proposed a redesign cycle of 10 to 15 years and a return to commissioning top sculptors to inspire engravers. His firm set aside 3000 dollars for a Medal design honoring the Revolution bicentennial, amid discussion of the new commission created by a July bill signed by President Johnson.

Chicago New York American Numismatic Association William T. Lauth The Medallic Arts Company Lauth Johnson

Five Day Forecast for Boston Normal Temperatures

UPI reports five day trend in New England temperatures from Tuesday to Saturday will hover near seasonal norms. Normals listed include Boston 53 Worcester 49 Nantucket 53 Providence 52 Concord 47 Burlington 47 and Maine ports Portland Eastport Greenville Caribou ranging 42 47. In Boston the forecast average highs and lows align with a normal maximum 61 and minimum 45.

Boston UPI New England U.S. Weather Bureau Worcester Nantucket Providence R.I Concord N.H Burlington

Carpenter and Reagan Wed in Shaftsbury Ceremony

Janet Carpenter of Bennington and Edward Reagan of Shaftsbury were married last week by Justice William M. Barber at his home. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Holland.

Shaftsbury Janet Carpenter Bennington Edward Reagan William M. Barber Thomas Holland

Eleven Thousand Hear Graham In West Berlin

Eleven thousand West Berliners crowded in Sunday night to hear American evangelist Billy Graham start an eight day campaign. Graham will later serve as chairman of the World Congress on Evangelism opening October 25 in Berlin.

Berlin

Weeden McGuire announce marriage in Albany area

MecGuire Weeden of Pawlet and Thom as McGuire Jr. of Granville and Albany announce the marriage of Jennifer L. Weeden of Albany to Thom as McGuire Jr. The bride is a Granville High and Albany Medical Center School of Nursing graduate. The groom is a Vincentian Institute and Green Kellogg School of Inhalation Therapy alumnus. They reside in Miami and toured southern states after the wedding.

Albany Medical Center McGuire Miami, Fla

Romania Frowns On All Divorces

UPI reports Romania’s communist authorities restrict divorces to exceptional cases. Radio Bucharest broadcast notes six to twelve months “think over” period before court proceedings can start.

Vienna UPI Romania Radio Bucharest

Bennington Banner Publishing Details and Rates

The Bennington Banner lists newsroom and advertising contacts and notes its daily publication schedule excluding Sundays and holidays. It provides address at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont 05201 and outlines home delivery options plus subscription prices for Vermont and U S regions.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington The Banner Publishing Corporation United Press International UPI

Area unemployment in Bennnington below state average

Bennington area unemployment averaged 1.3 percent in September, under the statewide 1.5 percent rate, per Frank H. Mudgett of the Unemployment Compensation Division. Initial claims totaled 119, up from August’s 52 due largely to a temporary shutdown at Green Mountain Park race meets.

Bennington Frank H. Mudgett Department of Employment Security Green Mountain Park

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