Bennington Briefs Highlights Local Meetings and Events
Community notices include the Catholic Daughters April meeting with a 6 30 supper and 8 p.m. session chaired by Mrs Mary Sennett, Miriam Circle’s Monday 7 30 p.m. at 254 Union St, and MYF smorgasbord tickets sold out for World’s Fair fund. Also reported are a hospital admission, a Grand Street student omission, a Hoosick Falls union meeting, and local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
CDA
Mary Sennett
Miriam Circle
Bessie Cobleigh
Union St
Gloria Hollister
Trudy Southworth
Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship
MYF
Barbara Mason
Boot & Shoe Union
St. Stanislaus Hall
Mechanic Street
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Clara Durkee
BCHS Students Show Strong Results In Standard Tests
BCHS students completed United Nations, National Math, Latin, Vermont Math, and NEDT tests. Freshmen through seniors competed, with Hallie Sausville and Barry Griffith advancing to Model U.N. finals. Top finishers include Linda Be cerra, Patricia Prandini, Paul Pendergast, and Charles Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BCHS
United Nations
Barry Griffith
Hallie Sausville
Linda Becerra
Patricia Prandini
U.N
Hallie
Barry
Catholic High
Model U.N
Paul Pendergast
Charles Williamson
Alice Paquin
Association For the Promotion of the Study of
University of Vermont
Nation Merit Association
Obituary for Wilbur M. Davis 1887 77 in Bennington
Wilbur M. Davis 77 died this morning at Putnam Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Bennington on February 11 1887 and attended local schools. He worked at the old Warner Brush Company and was a member of the Seventh day Adventist Church. Surviving are two sisters Clara Mae Wooddell and Eunice R. Davis both of Bennington a brother Clarence I. Davis also of Bennington and a sister in law Alice Davis plus nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 2 pm Sunday at Mahar & Son Funeral Home with Ronald Seeley of the Seventh day Adventist Church officiating. Entombment will be in Park Lawn Chapel. Burial will occur later at Kingsdale Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur M. Davis
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Warner Nursing Home
Charles H
Jennie (Moore) Davis
Bennington
Old Warner Brush Company
Davis
Seventh-day Advertist Church
Clara Mae Wooddell
Eunice R. Davis
Clarence I. Davis
Alice Davis
Mahar & Son Fneral
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Ronald Seeley
Park Lawn Chapel
Kinsdillville
Funeral for Mrs Maude E Dee Held at Hanson Walbridge
The funeral of Mrs Maude E Dee who died March 30 at her daughter’s home in Bennington was held Thursday at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Chapel with Rev Melvin R McGaugh officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery Pownal bearers named from nearby towns. Out of town relatives came from Hoo Sick Falls Fort Edward Stephentown Cherry Plain Berlin and Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude E. Dee
Frank Flagg
Pownal Road
Hanson- Walbridge
Melvin R. McGaughey
First Methodist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Pownal
George Renner
Sylvester Close
Stephentown
N.Y
Herbert Jandrow
Cherry Plain
Elmer Jandrow
Berlin
Hoo- Sick Falls
Fort Edward
Arlington
K of C Degree Events and Easter Ball Plans
Bennington Council K of C held nine candidates on the first degree under Harry Hurley and James Delong. Brattleboro Council to exemplify the second degree on April 9 at 8 p.m. Transportation at 5:30 p.m. Grand Knight DeLong to be notified. Third degree at Brattleboro on April 12. Easter ball committee selling tickets with names James Delong Mason Amadon Edward Haddad Gerald E Morrissey. no sales at the door. Pick-up truck rollover on US 7 in Pow nal. August W Volkens of New Babylon NY injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Council
Harry Hurley
James Delong
Grand Knight
Brattleboro Council
K of C
Grand Knight Delong
Brattleboro
Mason Amadon
Edward Haddad
Gerald E. Morrissey
U.S. 7
Pownal
August W. Volkens
New Babylon
N.Y
Volkens
Mothers' March Tonight at 7 in Bennington
The Mothers' March for the 1964 March of Dimes fundraiser begins at 7 p.m. in Bennington. Fire alarms will signal residents to turn on porch lights and volunteers will collect donations from illuminated homes. The campaign supports polio birth defects and arthritis programs run by The National Foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
National Foundation
Oakes reiterates moderation and independent decision making
Senator Oakes outlines a forward looking Vermont agenda for all citizens not just Republicans. He emphasizes fixed principles with flexible methods and listening before speaking. Oakes, Brattleboro resident since 1949, has served in the Senate since 1961 and held multiple committee roles. He notes a premature news leak by WCAX-TV and mentions rival GOP candidate Richard Snelling of Shelburne for lieutenant governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Oakes
Brattleboro
Springfield, Ill
Haverford School
Pennsylvania
North Shore Country Day School
Winnetka, Ill
Harvard College
Harvard Law School
Rosalyn Landon
Senate
General Railroad Investigation
Highway Investigating Commission
Vermont Champlain Waterway Commission
Windham County
Vermont
U.S
Harrie B. Chase
Whitingham and Brattleboro
Robert Gannett
U.S. Congress
Wcax-Tv
Burlington
GOP
Richard Snelling
Shelburne
The
Development Commission
Union School Costs Discussed At Public Information Session
Public discussion focused on the Union School bond issue and the need for complete building specifications before a vote. Board members cited precedent for basing bonds on preliminary estimates while noting budget constraints and the district’s willingness to adjust if bids exceed projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shields
Williams
Union
Union District Meeting
Transportation Data Explained by Mt Anthony Union Board
The Mt Anthony Union School Board outlined a 1966 67 transportation budget of 60090 dollars as part of a plan for a new union high school. Director Edma A Riley presented the bundled costs for operating the district's transportation system and noted connections to last year's bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shields
Milton Pinsker
East Road
Union School Board
Mt. Anthony Union School
Union High School
Edma A
Brad) Riley
Union Board
Red Cross Fund Drive Urged After National Disasters
Bennington County Red Cross chair Dean Hanson reports a $10,780 tally in the 1964 drive with 32.5 cents of every dollar to headquarters. Alaska quake, Northwest tidal waves, and Ohio River flood drive costs top $4 million, prompting broader fundraising to reach a $19,600 county goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Hanson
Bennington County
American Red Cross
National Red Cross
Alaska
Northwest
Crescent City
Calif
Ohio River Valley
Red Cross
Bermington County
Traffic youths faced penalties in Vermont court
In Municipal Court four young drivers faced charges for speeding and dangerous driving. Lawrence Stoddard, 18, of Williams town Mass and Richard Purdy, 23, Burgess Road, were cited for speeding on Vermont 9 near the New York line. Stoddard pled guilty and received a 50 dollar fine. Purdy's arraignment was postponed. A second case saw Norman Chaffee, 17, Pownal Center and Charles Shortt, 16, Bennington, given 30 day suspended jail terms and probation with no driving until further order after pleading guilty to endangering life and property. The judge noted drag racing on Gage Street and emphasized no drag racing on public highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdy
John B. Harte
Marshall Witten
Witten
Stoddard
Old
Ben
George M. Fienberg
Department of Motor Vehicles
Norman L. Chaffee
Pownal Center
Charles N. Shortt
Bennington
Fienberg
Daniel J. Holland
Bennington Village
Gage Street
Pownal
Union district plans bus bound for new high school
The Bennington County union district outlines a 11 bus fleet plan with central pick up points in North Bennington Bennington rural and village areas. Estimated operating costs 37369 and total transportation costs 60090 with 221?8 capital financing. Bond issue totals and tax impacts discussed with local church leader support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
North Bennington
Bennington Rural
Bennington Village
Shaftsbury
Pownal
Woodford
Bennington
Union District
Stock Averages Reported by Jones-Bache & Co Albany
Stock averages from Jones Bache and Co in Albany show a close reading with figures 822.02 195.48 137.71 and a trade total of 2,850,000. The report appears in a financial brief listing multiple numeric values and the firm name.
Boy Injured In Bike Fall On Main And School Streets
A 12 year old Imperial Avenue boy was injured when the front end of his bike collapsed throwing him onto the street in front of the YMCA at Main and School Streets. Robin LaCroix was taken to Putnam Memorial Hospital with a deep forehead gash and missing teeth while returning from a Banner delivery route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Avenue
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington
Robin LaCroix
Gerald J. LaCroix
Imperial Ave
Main
School
YMCA
Elks Officers To Be Installed At Lodge Sunday
Bennington lodge of Elks installs new officers at the Elks Home on Washington Avenue Sunday at 3. Francis F. Corbett to be exalted ruler, Ralph R. Bennett Jr. retires. Springfield lodge conducts the ceremony with a buffet lunch and social hour to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Lodge of Elks
Elks
Washington Avenue
Francis F. Corbett
Ralph R. Bennett Jr
Springfield Lodge
Women of Moose Host Evening and Fundraiser
A Moose Lodge event featured a lamp shade making program by Mrs. Marion Harris with thanks from members. Arlene Joseph won the surprise gift. Christine Potter chaired lunch. The club announced a new addition opening and upcoming fundraisers including a rummage and home bake sale at Moose Hall Friday April 17 7 to 9 and Saturday April 18 10 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Harris
Bennington County
Christine Potter
Arlene Joseph
Moose Club
Moose Hall
Shirley Burgess
Gladys Knapp
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Bennington Briefs
Richard C. Barret
Bank Street
Pittsford
Vermont Sanatorium
Patricia Whitman
Leroy J. Whitman
Pittsfield
Mass
Community College
Frank Whitman
Bradford Place
Harold A. Sausville
North Street
Laurie Coxsee
Bennington High School
Bennington Graded School
Richard B. Diamond
Main St
New England
Walbridge - Knapp Insurance Inc
Silver Street
Bargain Hunters
Thomson Mfg., Co
Ben Mont Ave
UPD
Harry A. B. Palmer
Charlotte
Mrs. Maude E. Deo
Ter
Raymond
Montpelier
Brooke S. Shippey
Brooke Shannon Shippey
Robert A. Shippey
Putnam St
Lianne Savage
Robert H. Shippey
Shawn M. Shippey
Hiram G. Savage
Roberts C. Shippey
Patrick V. Perrott
Mahar & Son Funeral
Daniel H. Bonner
Daniel Hard Bonner
Natural Bridge
Walter Hard
Manchester
St. Lawrence University
Canton
Bonner
Ruth Hard Bonner
Marsha
Watertown
Janie
Philip
K of
Sen
TAC
Jane McCullough
Williams College
Frances Prince
Hoosick
Rosaltha Macumber
Nora Powers
Charles J. Bender
Ida Babson
Dolly Flanders
Hertha Carpenter
Doris Reed
South Dorset
Ella Amadon
Russell Parks
Dorset
Alma Church
Petersburg
Pauline Knapp
Patricia Cook
Shaftsburg
Ruth Levin
Irene Willson
Hope Hazelton
James Dunham
Morgan St
David Alexander
Adams St
Francis B. Flanagan
St. Francis de Sales Parish
Jenks
Stanford, Calif
UPI
U.S. States
Mexico
Sonoran Desert
Stanford University Press
Stanford
Ira L. Wiggins
Forrest Shreve
Carnegie Institution
Desert Laboratory
Pril
Elks Home
RT. 7 North
DIAL
Ceil
Bennington, Vt
Moose
Harte Theatre
Ennington
Muscle Beach
PARTY
Frankie Avalon
Annette Funicello
Matinee
Tancelot
Drive-da Theatre
N. Hoosick, N.Y
I Press
Tony Youn
Dan Duryea
Williamstown
Sie
Brigitte Bardot
Robert Hossein James Robertson Justice
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