Saunders urges bold, innovative approach for Bennington
Saunders argued for a $30,000 investment over several years to avoid a $100,000 reassessment bill, comparing Bennington’s issues to New York’s in scale. He praised the town, urged teamwork over combat, and urged burying the hatchet while urging a professional, well-compensated manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders
Bennington
New York
WBTN
J. Duncan Campbell
Kelton B. Miller
Michigan
Salvatore Santarcangelo
Sal
Labor strike talk and Nixon inquiry loom in hearings
VSEA members discuss striking as a last resort while seeking to remove the no strike clause from their contract and push a law change. Bute doubts success next legislative session. Nixon testimony and Kennedy appearance are raised as legal questions in ongoing investigations. The committee hears four hours of NSA chief Lewis Allen’s testimony amid CIA assassination probe claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babcock
VSEA
Bute
Church
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Houston
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
Fidel Castro
Lewis Allen
National Security Agency
Bennington County Nutrition Program for the Elderly overview
The nationwide meal service aids seniors aged 60 plus in Vermont via four area sites Manchester Arlington Bennington and Pownal. Meals are served at central dining rooms or homes with site directors and local contact names. Menus list daily dish options from Meat Loaf to Baked Fish with sides and beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Bennington County
Manchester
Arlington
Bennington
Pownal
Eagles Hall
Lillian Chace
East Arlington
South St
Senior Citizens Community Center
BenMont Avenue
Claire Santway
Rose Mattison
Paddy’s
Bennington and
Bennington Banner Publisher and Delivery Rates Notice
The Bennington Banner prints daily except Sundays and holidays from 425 Main St Bennington Vermont 05201. It is a United Press International and New York Times News Service subscriber with national advertising representation by Matthews Shannon Cullen Inc. Delivery and mailing rates are listed for local Vermont and U S destinations with various 3 month 6 month and annual options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
The
Banner Publishing Corp
United Press International
New York Times
Matthews, Shannon & Cullen, Inc
Vermont
U.S
Campground appeal heard in Vermont board session
John Poor of Wilmington appeals a Bennington District Environmental Commission ruling rejecting his Woodford campground near Prospect Mountain ski area. A hearing is set for Oct 8 at the Bennington County Courthouse. Poor plans to refine access and show electric power availability as the case proceeds with opposition from Woodford officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
John Poor
Wilmington
Bennington
District Commission
Poor
Prospect Mountain
Environmental Board
Schuyler Jackson
Woodford
Kenneth V. Fisher
Brattleboro
Poor’s
A venerable tradition makes grand debut at Willowbrook
The covered dish supper tradition marked a harvest celebration at the Willowbrook housing project. Youthful and spontaneous expressions reflected the event as residents gathered Thursday evening to honor the longstanding communal meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willowbrook
Rooney family tied to racetrack tensions in Williamstown
The Rooney family and Soloveno alliance at a Williams Inn meeting sparks speculation over whether Berkshire Downs in Hancock and Green Mountain horses will be moved after Berkshire Downs’ season ends September 28. Officials note the Rooneys will likely stay away from the track until Saturday.
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Rooneys
Williams Inn
Williamstown
Soloveno
the Rooney
Berkshire Downs
Hancock
Mass
Green Mountain
Patrick Rooney
Junior High Teachers Workshop At Sacred Heart Bennington
A workshop for junior high school teachers will be conducted Monday September 29 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Bennington by Ernest T. Nedder Jr. National Religious Education consultant for William C. Brown Co. that night from 8 to 9 30 Nedder will address parents of seventh and eighth graders. The talk repeats at the church. The topic for both the workshop and address is Junior High Students in Search of God. Nedder has taught in parochial schools and Christian Con fraternity Doctrine classes and has spoken across the nation. This is his first Bennington visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Church
Bennington
Ernest T. Nedder Jr
William C. Brown Co
Nedder
God
Funeral for Leonard E. Root in East Arlington
Leonard E. Root of East Arlington died Sept 13 at Putnam Memorial Hospital Bennington. Funeral held Sept 17 at East Arlington Federated Church with Rev. David Andrews and Rev. Dr. Mary Burton-Beinecke. committal at Evergreen Cemetery Arlington. Bearers named. calling hours Sept 16 at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home. Community notes include security at a dog racing track dispute and a Willowbrook community garden project supper hosted by Bennington Opportunity Council and UVM Extension Service.
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Leonard E. Root
East Arlington
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington
Willowbrook
Molly Stark
Bennington Opportunity Council
UVM Extension Service
Hearst and SLA associates arrested in related raids
Police arrested William and Emily Harris and Miss Yoshimura at separate homes. An arsenal including carbines shotguns handguns and 40 pounds of black powder was found. Steven Soliah faced bail on harboring fugitives linked to the case stretching from Pennsylvania to California. Bail amounts ranged from 250000 to 1050000 with hearings set for late September.
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Page 1
U.S
Owen Woodruff
Steven P. Soliah
SLA
Soliah
Pennsylvania
FBI
Yoshimura
Saliah
Kathy
Harris
Bennington Briefs Hit Parade of Local Notices and Events
Bennington items report a former resident recovering from a broken arm in Phoenix, underclassmen photo day at Mt. Anthony Union High School with optional color portraits, Catamount Gadabout square dance beginners signups at Molly Stark School, and Catholic education registration at Sacred Heart School. Also listed are potato prices from Wickstock Farms, Napolitano's Pizza ads, and an antiques restoration course at the Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Patriot Ledger
Berard couple marks 25th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs John L Berard of 204 Lincoln St Bennington celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on August 23 at Harvest Inn Restaurant. The event was hosted by their children Stephen Berard Darlene Cleveland Susan Wright Lucy Berard Robert Berard and Katy Berard with their mother Mrs Clara Prideaux attending. The couple wed August 19 1990 at Sacred Heart Church with the late Rev J A Campeanu officiating. The couple’s daughter Lois Foster and John’s family were present and friends joined at the Cleveland home for cake and silver remembrances.
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John L. Berard
Lincoln St
Bennington
Harvest Inn
Stephen Berard
Darlene Cleveland
Susan Wright
Lucy Berard
Robert Berard
Katy Berard
John Berard
Clara Prideaux
Sacred Heart Church
Msgr
J. A. Campeanu
Lois Berard
Albert and
Lucy (Blood) Foster
Stamford
George Berard
Leona (LaFlamme) Smith
E. George Berard
Darlene
Stephen Cleveland
Grace E. Bahan 96 obituary in Bennington Vermont
Grace E. Bahan widow of Harris W. Bahan dies at Prospect Nursing Home in North Bennington aged 96. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home Chapel with burial in White Chapel Cemetery. Survived by four daughters and four sons among many relatives. Memorials to Bennington Rescue Squad.
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Hanson- Walbridge
Grace E. Bahan
Bradford St
Bennington
Prospect Nursing Home
North Bennington
White Chapel
First United Methodist Church
Flavilla Elwell
Minerva Shortland
North Adams
Mass
Jaska Elwell
Hoosick Falls
Alberta Malac
Northville
N.Y
Harry
Shaftsbury
Ralph
Milton
East Poultney
Carlton
Pownal
Jaska Runkle
Funeral Home Office
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Selectman
Thomas Steffen
Nichols
Bennington Banner Telephone
Page
Ernest T. Nedder
Leonard L. Root
Norman James
Thomas P. Salmon
Yonkers (Raceway
St. Petersburg
Portland
Ore
Arkansas
New England Association
Linda Grover
Tanya
BOC
Beverly Secor
Barbara Allen
Stella
Norman Robinson
Nancy Fordon
Jamie Stacy
Marilyn Nadgy
Karen Simon
Extension Service
Nancy Moskow
Bennington College
Hearst
Miss Hearst
Los Angeles
Woodruff
Browning
Los Angeles County
Harrises
Mrs. Harris
Alameda County Superior Court
Bennington Briefs
Harley Barber
29Th Ave
Phoenix
Ariz
Gadabout Square Dance Club
Joe Uebelacker
Buskirk
C.C.D
Sacred Heart School
Wickstock Farms
Napolitano’s
Ben Mont
ADV
Robert and
Veronica Henderson
Baptist Church
Main Street
Chuck
Walker
Piki Phiki Stores
Monument Plaza Shopping
Rene
Cal
John E. Peckham
Union ST
Metropolitan Life
Bennington 2Nd Congregational Church
Hillside Street
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