This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1969
Page
3
A reflective piece urging renewed school and community spirit at Mount Anthony as a new school year begins. It emphasizes active parental involvement, student yearbook fund-raising ads, and the need to support school activities to express true Mount Anthony spirit. It contrasts student enthusiasm with historical community disengagement and encourages unity.
The American Legion Auxiliary will install officers Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the Senior Citizens Center on North Street. State department president Mrs Ardelle Campbell of Milton and district president Mrs Marian Andrus of Fair Haven will participate. A buffet lunch follows. The item includes quotes from Mount Anthony class remarks about spirit and community involvement from the class of 1970.
The 21st annual Vermont United Church of Christ weekend gathers Sept 12 14 at Owl's Head Harbor with 75 ministers and lay leaders from Vermont churches. Rev David R Ray Brattleboro will lead using teen and adult panels on Life Ends at 30 Life Begins at 30 and Life Can Begin Anytime.
In Riverton Wyoming a couple, Mr. and Mrs. John Lee, watched five years of care yield fruit this summer. On Wednesday Lee went to harvest two apples only to find both had been stolen, ending a long wait for the fruit.
On their 25th wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Joel E Pierce of Bennington were honored at a surprise party at the North Bennington Firehouse hosted by their son and daughter in law Richard and his wife. About 50 guests attended as a silver money tree and gifts were presented with a three tier cake baked by Edna Seymour. Music was by Marion Devenow and Robert Welch. The couple married at St Francis de Sales Church on August 12 1944.
Nine dogs and their owners graduated from the Bennington Dog Training Club’s beginner obedience course with diplomas awarded by assistant instructor Mrs. Ben Griffin. Top honors went to Tansey the collie, Peaches the poodle, and Cindy the cocker spaniel. An eight week course begins September 19 at Mt. Anthony Junior High. contact numbers provided. Police monitored weed removal at Kirkwood College ornamental horticulture class as marijuana burned on site for a future flower lab.
Senior Citizens notes list events at the center this week including bowling at Bennington Lanes Friday at 5 p.m. and a public card party at 8 p.m. on Friday with Pitch and 500, prizes, and refreshments. A Planning Committee meeting is Monday Sept 15 at 2 p.m. to map October activities. Arts and crafts Sept 16 at 2 p.m. puppet making Sept 17 at 2 p.m. A supper meeting Sept 16 at 6:30 p.m. and a club meeting Sept 15 at 7:30 p.m.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.