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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1977
Page
3
A community note from Mrs. Leon Oliver shares recipes featuring apples and pumpkins. Included are Candy-Apple Coffee Cake with walnut design, Apple and Pumpkin Soup for six to eight, Gus's Applesauce Delish for two, and Apple Cheese Dessert for eight, with stepwise instructions and serving tips.
Constance L. Kite discusses gendered labeling in newspapers and wire services noting Ms carries Miss or Mrs meaning. She cites harassment of women and reports Vermont efforts by the Vermont Commission on the Status of Women and Governor's Committee to sponsor four public seminars on family violence across 12 towns with dates pending.
UPI reports Elmer Gaden, dean of the University of Vermont College of Engineering, says Vermont has at most two to three years to prepare for an energy crisis, possibly extending to five or six years. A closed circuit TV forum tied to hospitals in Vermont and New Hampshire aimed to train energy advisers and coordinators. The goal is to teach the teachers to keep people alive when the crunch arrives.
Windsor County clerk says Richard Ricky Minckler will face jury selection on Oct. 31 for the first degree murder of Manchester bartender Harry Cifelli at the Palace Hotel on Oct. 5, 1976. Co defendant Michael Martin’s trial is scheduled separately.
Police in North Brookfield report a weekend burglary at Mr and Mrs Hart’s home. Thieves stole several thousand dollars of belongings including a bathroom sink furnace interior doors washer and dryer stove generator table saw car entry tools and carpeting leaving only the kitchen sink.
A leaflet from the French finance ministry consumer affairs department offers English guidance for travelers in France. It covers hotel deposits not exceeding 2 percent, cafe and restaurant price displays, shopping rules such as no smoking in department stores, and promises a surcharge free holiday when followed. The guide is free at travel agencies and transport terminals.
A forecast shows rain Sunday tapering to showers Monday and Tuesday. Highs reach the mid to upper 50s and 60s, with lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s.
Army Sgt. Richard P. Barber son of Mrs Pauline M Barber of 372 North Branch St Bennington participates with American and allied troops in Exercise Reforger '77. About 12,000 U.S based soldiers and over 37 000 tons of equipment arrive in Europe as the exercise begins. Barber a 1974 enlistment tank commander with the 7th Cavalry is stationed in Schweinfurt Germany.
Marine Pfc Clyde C Mears Jr son of Mr and Mrs Clyde C Mears Sr of Middle Pownal Road has been promoted while serving with the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton California. He joined the Marine Corps in December 1976. Dave Morriss Sample Sale at Mt Anthony Country Club October 6 7 8 and 9. ADV Bennington Lanes Bargain Bowling starts Sunday October 2 10 am to 12 30 pm Bow all you want 6 per lane The Shea Agency Inc offers extra personal service.
The Banner Publishing Corp announces home delivery by carrier at 20 cents with a monthly rate of 5.60, and motor delivery by mail options including 1 month 5.10 6 months 30.6 year, plus foreign mail at double U.S. rate. Current single copies are 30 cents. back issues over 30 days cost 50 cents. Second class postage paid at Bennington Vermont.
A Vermont library column reflects on a New England library convention, small meetings, and librarians rallying for funding. It also notes summer film programs for kids with a Carson documentary and Jane Eyre, plus ongoing painting in the building that will restrict the children’s room next week.
A dense list of daily meals outlines juice, cheese, and various entrees each day. Items include ravioli, frankfurts, pork patties with gravy, fish sticks, chicken noodle soup, lasagne, beef soup with crackers, and meatballs, alongside rolls, vegetables, fruit, desserts, and milk.
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