Putnam Nursing School graduates 21 at Old First Church ceremony
Twenty one graduates received diplomas from Putnam Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing in Bennington. The Commencement at Old First Church featured Rev Dr Arvel M Steece delivering invocation and benediction while Dr Mark A Donavan offered the address and reflected on patient care and the meaning of end of life.
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Putnam Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing
Bennington
Old First Church
Arvel M. Steece
Robert D. Stout
Mark A. Donavan
Putnam
Donavan
Hawaii
State police report mixed August results Shaftsbury
Shaftsbury state police report August motor vehicle accidents fell 20 percent from July and 12 percent from August 1976, while violations rose 24 percent over July. August saw 24 accidents investigated with 16 injuries and $70,000 in property damage. Criminal investigations totaled 147 with varied categories listed.
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Shaftsbury
Real Estate Appraisal Purposes and Property Uniqueness
Appraisals serve loan, insurance, taxation, and sale purposes. Each purpose shapes the factors considered in valuation. Every property differs from others, so methods must adapt to its unique characteristics.
Rotary program features women’s research project in Bennington
Linda Lee Ward of the Bennington County Opportunity Council outlined the Women's Research Project sponsored by that group. It aims to identify unmet needs of rural women and design a countywide program addressing issues like older women, career counseling, and credit. A 400‑woman survey is planned with a volunteer advisory council assisting. the project references the UN Decade for Women begun in 1975 and stems from North Bennington discussions under International Women's Year.
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Mt. Anthony
North Bennington
New England Official Attacks Oil Drilling Legislation
Edward J. King, president of the New England Council, warns that pending federal oil drilling limits would cost jobs and curb offshore production off Massachusetts. He says the bill shifts control to government, harming geological decision making, as leases on Georges Bank are set for sale by January.
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Boston
UPI
New England Council
Edward J. King
Congress
Massachusetts
King
State House
New England
Senate
U.S. Interior Department
Georges Bank
Bennington Briefs Bowling and service notices go on
Firewood delivery deal offers dry hardwood cut and stacked for 55 dollars with large order discounts. Bowlers sought for men’s leagues Tuesdays and Thursdays at Mid Town Bowl, 442 3290 after 6 30 p.m. Office of Dr Thomas Rennie closed the week of Sept 12. Junior bowler registration open ages 5 to teen at 442 3290 after 6 30 p.m. Bowling starts Sept 17. Moose Lodge hosts roast turkey dinner Sept 17 7 to 8 30 and dancing 9 to midnight with Peter Roberto. Class enrollment Sept 18 at 2 p m with Keene New Hampshire degree team buffet at 4.
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Call
Mid Town Bowl
Bennington
Marriages unite Manchester Nancy Carpenter and Edmond Desany
Nancy Ruth Carpenter daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Carpenter of Arlington and Edmond Henri Desany son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Desany of Burlington wed at Congregational Church on Aug 20 at 1 pm with Rev John Merriam and Rev Martin F Clancy officiating. The bride wore a chiffon gown with Venise lace and a Camelot cap veil. Maid of honor Marla Fogarty and bridesmaids Jill Allen Kerry Campbell. Best man Burlington native served with ushers Mike Peden Ernie Ferro. reception at Arlington Inn and honeymoon along the Maine coast. They reside at 54 Grand Avenue Swanton.
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Manchester
Nancy Ruth Carpenter
Charles Carpenter
Lyca Moore Lane
Arlington
Edmond Henri Desany
Joseph Desany
Burlington
John Merriam
Rupert Congregational Church
Martin F. Clancy
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Doris Flagg
Marla Fogarty
Philadelphia
Jill Allen
Essex Junction
Kerry Campbell
Mike Peden
Ernie Ferro
Arlington Inn
Maine Seacoast
Grand Avenue
Franklin couple sue state over brucellosis in Vermont
Franklin couple Burton and Blanche Sorrell sue the state of Vermont and former Agriculture Commissioner Leo O'Brien Jr. claiming inadequate industry warning about brucellosis hazards. They say their entire dairy herd was killed in August 1975. The suit seeks 300000 in damages in Franklin County Superior Court.
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ST. Albans
UPI
Franklin
O’brien
Addison County
Leo Connor
Daniel
Agriculture Department
Bicentennial Office Moves to Chamber of Commerce
The Bennington Bicentennial Committee will move from its Putnam Building information center on Thursday September 15 to temporary offices at the Chamber of Commerce. Director Roger Jewett will finish work after all files are reviewed, available at the Chamber of Commerce or from his Pownal home.
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Bennington Bicentennial Committee
Putnam Building
Chamber of Commerce
Roger Jewett
Pownal
High court rules pardons are public
Vermont Supreme Court ruled gubernatorial pardons are public records. In a unanimous decision the court overturned a Franklin County order blocking release of pardons prior to July 1973. The ruling follows an attorney general opinion that pardons are public unless disclosure harms the pardoned individual or the public interest.
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News Media
State Parole Board
Raymond Giroux
M. Jerome Diamond
Thomas Salmon
Diamond
High Court
Public health screening events in Bennington area
Vermont Department of Health offers free Pap tests pelvic exams and blood pressure checks with breast self exam instruction. Events at Willowbrook rec room Bennington Sept 7 10 am to 4 30 pm Bennington Convalescent Center Sept 16 9 30 am to 2 30 pm Dorset Nursing Association Sept 28 1 pm to 7 pm Stamford Senior Citizens Center Sept 30 1 pm to 5 pm. Call 447-0177 or 867-4409 for appointments.
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Bennington
Willowbrook
Bennington Convalescent Center
Dorset Nursing Association
Stamford Senior Citizens
Vermont sues Syracuse pool firm for bait and switch
The Vermont Attorney General's office filed a consumer fraud suit in Chittenden County Superior Court against Custom Pools Inc. of Syracuse New York. The suit cites bait and switch tactics misrepresenting pool offers. It seeks to block ongoing practices, restitution for affected customers, and a 10000 dollar fine per violation.
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Vermont
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Mary Baker in Bennington
A Sept 4 backyard party for Mrs Mary Baker at daughter Mary Flanders home on Grove Street Bennington celebrated her 77th birthday on Sept 7 1977. A money doll containing $77 was among gifts. Guests from Hoosick Falls NY Bennington and Arlington attended.
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Mary Baker
Mary Flanders
Grove Street
Bennington
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