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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1974

Page

3

Apple Roots Run Through History and a Tasty Dinner

The column traces apples from biblical lore to North American spread, noting honey bees, colonists, and Johnny Appleseed. It highlights apples in diets, storage, and health, then shares fruit based recipes from Fruits in Cooking, including a chicken curry bake and a zucchini and apples dish, with final thoughts about future fruit links.

Eve Europe Johnny

Volunteer needed for Bennington Bicentennial office

RSVP seeks a part time assistant for the Bennington County Bicentennial Committee. Duties include typing minutes mailing notices answering phones and general office tasks at the Arlington Route 7 space donated by the Planning Commission. Retirees encouraged to apply contact Doris Gable or committee members with provided numbers.

RSVP John West Tordis Isselhardt Bennington County Bicentennial Committee Bennington County Planning Commission Arlington Doris Gable

Middlebury College 175th Anniversary Fund tops goal

Middlebury College reports 105 percent of its $10.5 million goal for the 175th anniversary fund with $11,021,922 in gifts grants and pledges as of August 31 Dr James I Armstrong says the campaign exceeded the June total of $10,722,132 by its second year end.

Middlebury Middlebury College Vermont Liberal Arts College James I. Armstrong

Bennington Briefs: Local dances sales and fundraising notes

Bennington brief items include a Catamount Gadabouts square dance this Saturday at Molly Stark School from 8 to 11 p m a rummage sale at North Bennington Congregational Church from 9 a m to 2 p m and a regional marriage encounter today at Howard Johnson's Exit 23 New York State Thruway for couples who attended an encounter. The anniversary fund continues until Nov 1 1975 to support a 2 million four for one challenge grant from the Christian A Johnson Endeavor Foundation with current totals and regional goals and leaders listed for Vermont Metropolitan New York and Greater Boston.

Bennington Catamount Gadabouts Square Molly Stark Howard Johnson’s New York State Thruway Bob and Eileen Flynn Mike and Paula Levins Jim Barb Henry John and Jean Stone Christian A. Johnson Endeavor Foundation Vermont

The Good Shepherd The Cardinal in Conflict

From clergy to murder, Thomas Fleming recounts Matthew Mahar a priest who rises to American Cardinal and faces public and personal battles. The Vatican council stirs doubts that torment him as he struggles to fulfill his high office.

Thomas Fleming Matthew Mahar Matt Rome

School Lunch Menus and Book Reviews Blend in Turbulent Row

Monday to Friday lunch options list ham burger, frankfurts, tuna rolls, soups, and desserts with milk, noting changes due to freight shortages. The second item reviews The Good Shepherd, The War Between the Tates, Jaws, Undesirable Company, praising its human drama and suspenseful storytelling.

Frankfurt Tates Lurie Peter Benchley Peter Francis Ryck David Julia France Thomas

Anthropologists Jane and Lucien Hanks Speak on Thailand

Anthropologists Jane and Lucien Hanks will discuss their recent year long study and travel in Thailand at Park-McCullough House North Bennington at 7 30 p m on Wednesday September 25 The talk will be illustrated with slides and open to all interested people The Golden Triangle area in northern Thailand is a focal point of their impressions

Southeast Asia Jane Lucien Hanks Thailand Park-McCullough North Bennington Golden Triangle Laos Burma

Senior Citizens Host Shut-In Party at Bennington Community House

Bennington Senior Citizens Club entertained shut-ins from local convalescent homes at the Community House on BenMont Avenue. Mrs. Louise Gauthier of Shaftsbury played piano and accordion, accompanied by Mrs. Shirley Flood and Mrs. Irene Cronin. John Gauthier joined for duets and solos as sing-along and lunch followed. Hosts thanked the performers and helpers for the success.

Bennington Senior Citizens Club BenMont Avenue Louise Gauthier Shaftsbury Shirley Flood North Bennington Irene Cronin Bennington

Red Cross Bloodmobile to Visit Bennington College

Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Bennington College in the Commons lounge Wednesday September 25 from 1 to 5 pm. Donors receive a Red Cross pin and light refreshments. highlights include Dr Elizabeth Faris Dr Richard Dundas Dr F P Carrigan and volunteers Christine Bacon and several club members assisting as registrars canteen and donor room aides.

Margaret D. Clark Red Cross Bennington College Elizabeth Faris Richard Dundas F.P. Carrigan Christine Bacon Charles O'Leary Richard Borden Georgianna Sears F.M. Simmons The Women’s Fellowship North Bennington Congregational Church

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