Fall comes early on the mountain and old washdays remembered
The writer notes leaves turning early as autumn arrives, recalls attending the Wilmington Fair, and contrasts modern chores with memories of old fashioned washdays. A rusty washing machine, a failed day, and a trip to repair cap it with reflections on historical labor and family routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deerfield Valley
Wilmington
Charlie
Ceasar
Mother
Moses
Rhine
Blind justice questioned over Nixon pardon debate
A letter to The Banner editor challenges President Ford and the Nixon pardon plan, arguing equal justice under law is damaged by the move. The writer contrasts Nixon’s alleged crimes with Agnew and Earl Warren’s treatment, urging accountability. A second letter from Richard J. Calandrella of CARE appeals for aid for Africa’s drought, urging New Englanders to donate and learn through films and speakers.
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The
Banner
Richard Nixon
Nixon
White House
Ford
Earl Warren
Agnew
Mildred Porter
Bennington history notes and community events recap
Forty years ago on September 3 1934 the playground project funded by VERA concluded with a supervised program and a parade at the shelter house. The YMCA and Red Cross ran a 10 week swimming program with 385 enrollees. A dance at Old Bennington featured Miss Margaret West Dennis who will enter Bennington College.
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Florence R. Kinsley
John F. Lonergan
Shelter House
YMCA
Red Cross
Lloyd Studio
Cone Building
Bennington Sisters
Bennington
Sisters
Walter Berry Sr
Old Bennington
Edward L. Silver
Main
Branch
Salem
Gage
Chief Silver
Liberty replaced by censorship in Bennington library debate
A letter to The Banner condemns Mt. Anthony High School’s decision to remove Ms. magazine from the library. The writer laments the heated summer conflict between the school board and community, arguing that censorship undermines free expression and harms the library’s integrity and diversity. 99 King St. Burlington.
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Mt. Anthony Ring
Bennington
Going the Limit in Home Financing
Real estate guidance weighs when to stretch for a home loan and when to cut back. Advantageous down payments, low maintenance risk, strong financial outlook, and family belt tightening support going the limit. high taxes or big onetime costs argue against it. Mr Hoisington, ex president of the Vermont Association of Realtor Boards, invites questions at Hoisington Realty 489 Main St. 442 8337.
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Hoisington
Vermont Association of Realtor Boards
Hoisington Realty
Main St
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Searsburg
Skylark
Ranan Lurie
Africa
Bethel
Care
Boylston St
Boston
Mass
Richard J. Calandrella
New England
Mrs
James S
the Banner
King St
Burlington
Salem's Super
Hamburg
Coote E Te
Salem, N.Y. Farm
Town
Moses’ Farm
Ball Horsington
G. RT. Realtor
Vermont
Savings & Loan Association
Main Street
Central
Energy
Central Vermont Public Service Corporation
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