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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1976

Page

3

Thomson Spanos vie for N H governor dominance

Incumbent Meldrim Thomson won the Republican nomination in New Hampshire by a 2-0-1 margin, defeating a moderate challenger as Harry Spanos clinched the Democratic gubernatorial nod in a four-way race. In the 1st District, John Adams led the GOP field by over 10 percent ahead of Edward Hewson.

R. Brenda W. Rotzoll Concord N.H UPI Meldrim Thomson New Hampshire Harry Spanos John Adams Exeter Edward Hewson Thomson Spanos Manchester New Hampshire Senate Hillsborough County James Connor Hugh Gallen Gallen Connor John Durkin D-N.h Carmen Chimento Rhode Island Ralph Brewster Hewson Calvin Warburton Richard Ellis

Seventeen graduate from PMH nursing school at Old First Church

Seventeen women completed the Putnam Memorial School of Practical Nursing program during exercises at Old First Church in Old Bennington attended by about 175. Dr. Eugene Grabowski delivered the address, urging humility and understanding of patient limits, while Ruth Amadon Maines received a leadership award. Eleven graduates will stay at Putnam, with others moving to Springfield Hospital in Massachusetts, Convalescent Center in Bennington, Maine Medical Center, Samaritan Hospital in Troy, and Rutland Hospital.

Putnam Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing Arla Gray Shaftsbury Kathryn Martin East Longmeadow Mass Lesley Bott Valley Falls N.Y Helen Zawistowski Watervliet Catherine Sargent Manchester Center Donna Cullinan Bennington Ruth Maines Waterford Connie McKeighan Putnam Memorial School of Practical Nursing Old First Church Old Bennington Eugene Grabowski Putnam Memorial Hospital Anne Hendee Ruth Amadon Maines Putnam Springfield Hospital Springfield Convalescent Center Maine Medical Center Portland Maine Samaritan Hospital Troy Rutland Hospital

Bennington Briefs Inexpensive Neighborhood Tag Sale

Neighborhood tag sale in Bennington runs September 16 to 19 offering clothing housewares furniture toys dishes glassware baby furniture and Beagle puppies with a giveaway table and markdowns Sunday. Proceeds support Joseph Sausville of Chapel Road Bennington.

Joseph Sausville Chapel Road Bennington

Matteson Congress Set for Sept 24 to 26

The Matteson Historical Congress of America will hold its annual meeting September 24 to 26 at the Glen Motor Inn near Watkins Glen New York Route 14 and Seneca Lake. All Matteson descendants invited registrations start 1 p.m. Friday with sessions, workshops and planned bicentennial activities. Alan Jenkins will report on Porter Matteson records indexing and will bring 220 volumes.

Alan Jenkins Porter Matteson

Bennington Thrift Shop Highlights Items and Hours

Thrift shop on South Street lists a wok a floor model wine rack a countertop dishwasher and an electric typewriter in very good condition at a reduced price. Donations of housewares jewelry and books welcomed. Hours Tue-Fri 10 am to 5 pm Sat 10 am to 4 pm. Also notices for a Sep 30 Oct 1 2 3 sale at Mid-town Bowl and junior bowlers registration. contact 442 3290 after 6 30. Pauls Fish Fry closed for vacation reopens Friday Sept 17.

Bennington Thrift Shop South Street

Bennington Court Makes Guilty Pleas And Fines

In Bennington District Court Judge George M. Fienberg heard pleas from Terry Campney of Manchester for leaving the scene of an accident in Manchester on March 13 with a $100 fine. David Ryan of Bennington pleaded guilty to uttering a forged instrument in Bennington around Nov. 25, 1975, with a pre-sentence investigation ordered and recognizance bail of $100 continued. Alma E. Baker of Dorset, 58, pleaded not guilty July 12 to grand larceny in Dorset and was ordered to undergo psychiatric examination. Kathy M. Brady, 17, of Bennington, pleaded not guilty Aug. 30 to breaking and entering Aug. 10 at Gary Michaels’s home. a pre-sentence investigation and another after not guilty plea to grand larceny were ordered. Gary R. Button, 37, of Woodford, pleaded no contest to driving while intoxicated in Bennington Feb. 27, fined $125, license suspended one year, CRASH program advised. Clarence D. Burch, 24, of Buskirk N Y, pleaded guilty to DWI with license suspended in Bennington Aug. 22, fined $100. Douglas R. O'Dowd, 21, of Bennington, pleaded guilty to suspended in Pownal Aug. 25, fined $100.

Bennington District Court George M. Fienberg Terry Campney Manchester David Ryan Bennington Alma E. Baker Dorset James M. Toolan Kathy M. Brady Gary Michaels Gary R. Button Woodford Clarence D. Burch Buskirk N.Y Douglas R. O’dowd Pownal

New licensing hearings ordered for Vermont Yankee plant

The NRC rejected Vermont Yankee Nuclear Corp. challenge and plans a new licensing hearing round for the Vernon plant. Issues to be heard are nuclear waste management and nuclear fuel reprocessing with dates to be set after court mandates.

Washington UPI Nuclear Regulatory Commission Vermont Yankee Nuclear Corp Commission NRC Vermont Yankee Vernon Carl Augustin Midland Michigan U.S Atomic Energy Commission Vermont Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Augustin

UVM Inauguration Dominates Busy Campus Week

The University of Vermont prepares for the installation of its 21st president Dr. Lattie F. Coor with a public address and an organ recital. Distinguished educators Dr. Thomas H. Eliot and Dr. John H. Knowles will speak, with multiple exhibits, a music festival, films, lectures, and the Lane Series debut of Equus shaping a week of events. Tickets are recommended and available at the Inaugural Committee HQ, Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, or the Student Association Office.

Burlington University of Vermont Lattie F. Coor

Stoma Guard Project Aids Vermont Cancer Fight

Mrs. Josi Baczek of Bennington County Vermont division American Cancer Society reports a Montpelier office call urging stoma guards for laryngeal cancer patients. She began this effort about three years ago and continues coordination with the group.

Stanley Josi) Baczek Bennington County Vermont American Cancer Society Montpelier Josi

Volunteer opportunities grow in Bennington County

Local charitable and home extension groups in Bennington County seek volunteers for stoma supply crochet work, felt and trim donations for Christmas stockings, yarn scraps, and tutoring, with Mary Smith coordinating supplies via RSVP at 219 Benmont Ave or 442-8514. Pownal Elementary seeks volunteers in multiple roles. Vermont Veterans' Home requests senior librarians 9:30 to 11:30 weekdays at 219 Benmont Ave, 442-8914.

Bennington County Montpelier Mary Smith RSVP Joss Work Activities Center The United Counseling Service Margaret Stratton Benmont Ave Pownal Vermont Veterans’ Home

Peso float blamed on United States by Mexico

Mexican citizens blame the United States for Mexico's surprise peso float which sent the currency plummeting from Latin America's longest standing strong rate. President Luis Echeverria cited 1971 U S dollar policies as upsetting world finances and driving Mexico's economic woes. Some Mexicans told American tourists they will face higher prices to adjust.

Mexico City UPI United States Mexico Latin America Luis Echeverria U.S

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