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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1968
Page
12
Obituary notices recall Mrs. Edward A. Sausville 93 of Bennington with hotel years, Navy veteran William Russell Graves 67 of Pownal, East Dorset Elizabeth Schetzel 56, Wallingford Florence Hard 49, Gainesville Nadine Whitmarsh 32, and Atlanta Leon Mears 73. Survivors include children, grandchildren, and spouses. services and burial details across Vermont and neighboring states.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Dunton Morse wife of Robert C Morse was held at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home with Rev H Glenn Payne officiating. Morse moved to Bennington from Springfield Mass thirteen years ago and died at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Edward Galusha of 319 School St died at home Wednesday and his requiem high mass was at Sacred Heart Church led by Rev James I Donohue with burial in East Clarendon Cemetery after prayers at Mahar and Son Funeral Home. Relatives and friends from Elnora Bemus Point N Y Townsend Mass Lutherville Md East Arlington Manchester and nearby areas attended.
Admissions list includes Mildred Lewis Petersburg NY Johna McCooey Manchester Rose Peart Russell Christie Bennington Walter Ryan Hoosick Falls Discharges Everett Squires East Arlington Births Anthony Charles Barbaro Albany Medical Center son of Mr and Mrs Charles Barbaro Albany NY judy ayers Bennington continues
Sharon Towery age 12 daughter of Mrs Iva Jane Towery of Arlington received a cracked collarbone and a gash below the knee after being hit by a car while crossing U S 7 in Arlington Village. The driver Neal Hanlon 22 of Boston was cited by state police.
Bennington and area residents packed the former Catholic High School cafeteria for the Lions Club hosted Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast. An estimated 700 to 800 meals were served, with proceeds benefiting Lions sight conservation programs. Organizers expressed gratitude to all helpers.
A forest fire on the Bennington side of Mt. Anthony burned five acres of timber on Sunday near Ferdinand Mayer’s property. Firemen, led by Rural Fire Chief Norman Turgeon, fought from 3:30 p.m. for about two and a half hours with five-gallon tanks and hand tools, reporting no wind aided the blaze.
Tarrant County tax collector Reed Stewart reports 8000 voters registered twice and several others three or more times, a rising anomaly in the presidential campaign turnout. The finding came during a county records check conducted Tuesday.
Memphis authorities laid heavy safety measures as a 4000 National Guardsmen deployment backed by city and state police aimed to secure a planned march in downtown. The protest by 1300 striking sanitation workers stretches into its ninth week while President Johnson’s labor emissary James Reynolds negotiates to settle the dispute.
Republican leaders urged harsher penalties for users and pushers of psychedelic and amphetamine drugs, praised a major rewrite of juvenile court rules, and discussed hospital admission reforms for the mentally ill. Gov Hoff’s special session looms with top priority on Capitol Complex, while a constitutional convention may not finish in May. About 30 attendees joined a meeting that followed a sugar-on-snow party.
Gov Hoff appointed five members to Vermont Travel Information Council to administer the anti bill board law. Secretary of State Harry Cooley chairs the seven member panel with appointees from restaurant lodging recreation and highway sectors and Middlebury scenery preservation, plus one agriculture seat to come. The council will set rules and decide locations for official business directional signs.
A Bennington shopper is treated after a fall at Evans News on Main Street. The Wesley Fellowship hosts A Special Way of Caring at First Methodist Church with Alice Hobart detailing Elizabeth Lund Home maternity and adoption services. Old First Church hosts a silent MLK remembrance. Edward Ransom makes Hudson Valley Community College dean’s list. Local meetings include softball formation at the YMCA and VFW Auxiliary, TOPS, with openings for joiners in Bennington and nearby areas. Dr. Durand’s office closes April 10 with hours listed for April 12.
An Arlington man fined after shooting at a woodchuck from a car along U.S. 7 in Shaftsbury pleaded guilty and paid 25 dollars. Separate cases include an Eagle Bridge man fined 25 dollars for fishing out of season and several drivers cited or jailed for suspended licenses and related offenses in Bennington District Court.
Salt Lake County commissioners cut $800 from the general budget for armored car service, forcing county assessor Earl Baker to say he will have to carry money to the bank in a satchel or suitcase. Webb remains free on $5,000 bail as arraignment approaches today or Wednesday, with District Court jury trials expected to begin around April 17.
The Bennington College Community Orchestra performed new works by graduates in the Carriage Barn. Pieces included L Homme Arme by Betsy Walker Esterman and Octet by Joan Tower O Brien, with final selections by Patsy Rogers Katrina Carter Knerr Brenda Corman and Nancy Newton Sculley. Composers have pursued varied careers since graduation, including teaching positions at Juilliard and Yale, roles at Greenwich House Music School and Spence School, and works premiered at Indiana University and other venues.
Temple Beth El Religious School begins spring term on Sunday April 14 with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sabbath School starts Saturday April 20 at 10 a.m. Weekday sessions continue Wednesdays at 3 30 p.m. There will be no classes on Mondays.
The document lists weekly YMCA activities including executive committee and various classes. Monday features boys bowling at 3:30, men’s exercise at 6:30, golf instruction at 7, chess at 7, flying for everyone at 7:30, softball league at 7:30, and Air Force Reserve at 8. Tuesday shows girls bowling at 7:30, boys' gym at 4, student nurses at North Adams Y at 7, beginners’ bridge at 7, and Wednesday covers women’s volleyball with babysitting at 10, campaign planning at noon, girls bowling at 3:30, baton class and duplicate bridge at 3:30 and 7:30, standard first aid at 7:30, away at campaign office at 8, IMC Executive Committee at 7:30, and industrial basketball at 7. Thursday records campaign report meeting at Country Club at noon, girls’ gym class at 4, and men at 7:30. Friday notes building closure from noon to 2 p.m. The junior high dance is canceled. Saturday lists boys’ gym and bowling at 9.
The 40th Academy Awards, set for tonight, will now air Wednesday night following a unanimous board vote. The postponement marks a first in the academy's 40 year history as a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King.
The Standings show industrials at 875.81 up 10.00, railroads at 225.31 up 1.41, utilities at 303.92 up 2.70, and a composite average at 124.17 with volume 5,370,000 as recorded by Bo and Co Albany in 1968.
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