Halloween UNICEF labels drive to aid world’s children
Trick or Treating for UNICEF continues with a new adult angle and church led drives. Local chairman Mrs. Paul Crane coordinates label collections from brands like Pals, Hunt’s, Welch’s, Birds Eye, Kool Aid, Clarks, Smile, Peter Paul. Donations fund vaccines, seed, milk, and school supplies for developing countries. Mt Anthony Union senior Jack Venocker plans youth efforts with PSA, posters, and collection boxes, contact 442-3195.
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Unicef
United Nations Children’s Fund
Paul Crane
North Bennington
Hunt
Welch
Clarks
Peter Paul
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Jack Venocker
Start St
WBTN
Venocker
Vermont Air Guard marks 25th anniversary
The Vermont Air National Guard will celebrate its 25th anniversary with an open house and air show in South Burlington on October 3. The event showcases the Guard’s history and capabilities and invites the public to view aircraft and demonstrations.
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Vermont Air Guard
South Burlington
Vermont Air National Guard
Guard
Burlington International
National Guard
Vermont
Hancock Field
Syracuse
N.Y
Griffiths Afb
Pease, Afb
N.H
New rules due on food stamp eligibility in Vermont
Social Welfare Commissioner Betit plans new regulations to take effect November 1 aligning state rules with national USDA guidelines. Recipients who refuse suitable employment or fail to register at unemployment offices could lose eligibility. No hearings were requested on the changes.
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Bett
Richard Thomas
Plane crash survivors recover in New Hampshire
Two survivors from a light plane crash near Lebanon, New Hampshire, were reported in satisfactory condition. The crash, on Sept. 20 during an instrument approach, killed 47 year old Jeanne Bennett, a former Claremont Daily Eagle executive. Frederick Bartlett, 37, a Manchester National Guardsman, died in the rescue. Another survivor, Robert Stewart, 27, a Lebanon flight instructor, also survived.
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Smart
Robert Stewart
Lebanon
Jeanne Bennett
Claremont Daily Eagle
Frederick Bartlett
Manchester
Bennington Auxiliary Plans Hayride and Meet
At the Bennington Rural Fire Department Auxiliary meeting 15 members attended and welcomed new member Mrs. Marion Cross. They voted to buy three dozen knives forks and spoons plus a dozen dish towels for Beech Street Firehouse. The October meeting is set for Fairdale Farms on October 18.
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Bennington
VFW Auxiliary Chief to Visit Vermont in October
Mrs. Paul Harmon national president of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars will visit the Department of Vermont October 6 and 7. She will arrive October 6 at Lebanon New Hampshire airport, joined by Mrs. Evelyn Riggs and aide Mrs. Marguerite Guillette. Department President Betty Jacques will greet her. a hospital visit and a banquet October 7 will close the trip at the White River Post Home.
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White River Jct
Paul
Frances) Harmon
Omaha
Neb
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Department of Vermont
Harmon
Lebanon
N.H
Council
Evelyn Riggs
South Portland
Maine
Marguerite Guillette
Burlington
Betty Jacques
St. Johnsbury
Veterans Administration Hospital
White River
Bennington College Calendar and Local News
The Bennington College calendar lists public events including a faculty concert, a movie screening of Volpane, and a lecture by Frank Wilkinson. In Bennington, a theft note apologizes for stealing a bike, and Pvt Robert A Sausville Jr, a local graduate, recently completed eight weeks of Army tank crew training at Ft Knox.
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Bennington College
Carriage Barn
Tishman Hall
Frank Wilkinson
The
National Committee Against
Hall
Robert A. Sausville Jr
Dewey St
Bennington
U.S. Army Armor Center
Ft. Knox
J.E.B. Stuart High School
Falls Church
Northern Virginia Community College
Cancer Society fund surpasses Vermont goal in crusade
Bennington County and Vermont division reports show $14,508 from Bennington County residents and $195,362 statewide, exceeding goals of 14,380 and 175,000. Funds support research, education, and service with 60 percent kept in Vermont and 40 percent to national office.
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Montpelier
Richard Posthauer
Manchester Center
Edward Trainor
Bennington
Bennington County
American Cancer Society
Vermont
Society
National Office For Research
Arlington
East Arlington
West Arlington
North Bennington
Dorset
East Dorset
Manchester
Manchester Depot
Peru
Pownal
Pownal Center
East Pownal
North Pownal
Readsboro
Rupert
Sandgate
Searsburg
Shaftsbury
Stamford
Sunderland
Thrift Shop Seeks Canning Jars and Household Goods
The thrift shop calls for quart canning jars and end tables, small tables, and shelving. On hand are many hard goods and doodads, plus coats, blouses, skirts, dresses for children. Books for all ages. Hours: Thu 2 5, Fri 11 6 30, Sat 10 2.
Bicyclists Aim for Second 100 Mile Century Run
The Bennington Pedal People host a national century ride on Route 4 in Stillwater New York this Saturday. Riders must finish 100 miles within 12 hours for a certificate and patch. Ages range 8 to 60. Registration forms via Mrs Thomas Steffen with parental signature for under 18. Sag wagons assist riders. The Polytechnic of RPI Troy earned All American for sixth straight semester.
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Bennington
League of American Wheelmen
New York
Stillwater
N.Y
Thomas Steffen
U.S
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Printzess
BankAmericard
Drysdales
South St
TEE Parking Armory
Hanover
UPI
Hans Klunder
Norwich
New England
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
Albert E. Peterson
County St
Vernon A. Gage
Morgan St
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Rutland
Veterans Association
Wentworth-by-the-Sea
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Loui F. Bonaccorsi
Claremont, N.H
Robert D. Saunders
Clyde N. Miller
Endicott, Ws
Field Group Veterans Association
Montreal
Simpsons Department Store
Simpsons
Mrs
Frances Harmon
VFEW
College
San Luis Obispo, Calif
Richard T. Loweke
R.A. Sausville
Triple “‘S
Grand Union Empire
Cancer Society
the Garrison Corp
North Bennington, Vt
Garrison Plant
Water Street
Garrison
Thrift Shop
RPI
Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
American Collegiate Press
Polytechnic
Banner
University of Minnesota
School of Journalism
Corfam
Martin's Shoe Store
North St
Main St
North Adams, Mass
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