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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1963

Page

6

Tallest Mountain in Texas Proposed as National Park

Representative Joe Pool proposes a 50 square mile national park to protect Guadalupe Peak 8751 feet and nearby El Capitan Peak in western Texas. The plan covers privately owned lands and would preserve the rugged Guadalupe Mountain range extending into Texas from New Mexico.

Washington Texas Guadalupe Peak Joe Pool Representative Pool Secretary of the Interior el] Capitan Peak Guadalupe Range Rockies New Mexico Old New York Herald Watterman L. Ormsby Guadalupe Pass el Capitan Texas Plains Guadalupes McKittrick Canyon Capitan Barrier Reef Guadalupe Mountains Hermit Cave Last Chance Canyon Mexico Geronimo

Rupert Church Names New Members Dorset

During the Maundy Thursday service at the United Church of Dorset and East Rupert new members were accepted. Names include Mr and Mrs James W Lee II Mr and Mrs August Schramm Mrs Janice Wade Fenno Mrs William Gilbert and several Confirmation class members led by Rev Robert Dana.

Dorset United Church of East Rupert James W. Lee August Schramm Janice Wade Fenno William Gilbert Robert Dana Elizabeth Lee James Lees Deborah Schramm August Schramms Dorothy Mildred Clough Malcolm Cloughs James Stannard John Stannard John Stannard Jr Hal Coolidge John Coolidges Robert Finlay Dick Finlays

Mad Tom Orchard Names New Manager for 1 Year

East Dorset Mad Tom Orchard owner Carl Parsons has rented the orchard to Van Smith of South Hero for one year. Smith, who previously managed Green Peak Orchard in Dorset for Carleton Howe of Manchester, will supervise operations as Parsons moves with his wife and 14 year old son to the Upper Orchard House in East Dorset this spring. The orchard harvests Macintosh Delicious Wealthy and Cortland apples, with last year’s crop totaling 28 000 bushels.

Dorset Carl Parsons van Smith South Hero Smith Green Peak Carleton Howe Manchester Orchard Mt. Hermon Cortland

New England Congress Members Vote Split On Youth Jobs and Public Works

The report lists how senators Aiken Cotton Prouty Saltonstall Dodd Kennedy McIntyre Muskie Pastore Pell Ribicoff Smith and others voted on a wilderness bill youth employment measures and related motions. It notes passage of a public works amendment in the House and a New York University medical device installation aiding cleft palate treatment.

Senate N.H Dodd D-Conn Prouty R-Vt Interior Committee Aiken Cotton Saltonstall Kennedy McIntyre Muskie Pastore Pell Ribicoff Smith Youth Conservation Corps New York API New York University College of Dentistry

Bennington 4-H Club News Highlights April Events and Growth

Bennington County 4-H announces a record hop at Arlington High School on April 20 from 8 to 11 30 p m plus April 13 and 20 Demonstration Days in Manchester and Shaftsbury for project showcases Public is invited Four-H clothing and rabbit breeders offer patterns and stock Local enrollment hits 522 members with 189 boys and 75 adult leaders Junior Leaders Training Conference planned for U V M in June results to follow

Bennington County Junior Leaders Council Arlington High School 4-H Manchester Shaftsbury North District Mt. Equinox Grange Hall South District Taconic Grange Hall 4-H Club UVM

Rolling Art Gallery to Tour New York in Racing Centennial

A mobile exhibit built on a Marlette trailer will tour the state to celebrate Saratoga Thoroughbred Racing Centennial. The setup features equine paintings by Brown and Player, a Man O War sculpture, and the 1874 Travers Cup. The exhibit visits stores and districts statewide from April 17 to 20 before opening to the public April 13 registration for youth leagues.

Boston Army New England Vermont University of Vermont Burlington William A. Thorpe Department of Defense Navy Air Force and Defense Supply Agency Vermont State Development Department The Vermont Manufacturers Association Saratoga Springs N.Y Saratoga Demetrios A. Sazani Centennial Corporation Marlette Coach Co Marlette Mich National Museum of Racing Mobile Elmore Brown Frank Robert Peckham Norshaft Jin B. Voss Edward Troy Royelle Oklahoma Attila New York State Aqueduct Belmont Sazani

Cambridge Valley National Bank Opens New Location After 100 Years

Cambridge Valley National Bank moves to a new West Main Street building after 100 years, with the old bank being remodeled into law offices for Washington County District Attorney George Morse and partner William Lawton. The project, designed by Harrison and Mero and built by Apex Construction, aims to provide enhanced natural light and upgraded facilities.

Cambridge Valley National Bank Cambridge N.Y North White Creek Orin T. Kellog James Thompson Association Mr. Kellog East Main Street Ann Hughes M.D. Hubbard Main Street Washington Street Washington County Post Cambridge Valley National Apex Construction Corporation Glens Falls Bank Lawton and Morse Washington County George S. Morse Andrew Bell Irwin Perry Mr. Morse William Lawton Cambridge Valley

First Civil Defense Shelter Supplies Arrive in Bennington

The initial shipment for Civil Defense fallout shelters arrived in Bennington last fall and will stock the Old Bennington Weavers building shelter on Division Street with a 50 person capacity. Additional shelters with 227 total capacity at four sites will receive supplies soon. All items are free from the federal government.

Bennington Bennington Weavers Division Street William Mattison Bennington CD Mattison D and D Jolivette Polygraphic Corp. of America Union Car Bide Consumer Products Co Elks Club

Spring Skiing Conditions Promise A Lively Weekend

Snow flurries have added inches to some New Hampshire and Vermont slopes while freezing temperatures preserve snow. In New Hampshire only Cannon Mountain Wildcat Mountain and Tuckerman's Ravine remain open with lifts at Cannon and Wildcat, Tuckerman's Ravine lacking lifts but holding the most snow.

Boston New Hampshire Vermont Sugarloaf Mountain Maine Cannon Mountain Wildcat Mountain Tuckerman’s Ravine Mt. Washington Cannon Wildcat Manever John Christie Sugarloaf Mt. Mansfield Stowe Mad River Glen Waitsfield Mt. Snow Jay Peak North Troy Stratton Mountain Killington Sherburne Snow Valley Manchester

Flying Saucers Still Reported To Air Force

Reports of Unidentified Flying Objects continue to be investigated by the U S Air Force says Prof Joseph Hynek Northwestern University chair of astronomy Britannica article notes 1947 start with 7000 reports 1952 peak 1501 reports 1961 488 reports remain under study Most cases lacked verification and only 2 3 percent were unresolved

Chicago U. S. Air Force Joseph Hynek Northwestern University Encyclopaedia Britannica Britannica U.S. Air Force Mt. Rainier Washington Air Force The

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