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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1967

Page

12

Bennington Man Pleads Guilty To Driving with License Suspended

Bennington resident Larry L. Mears pleaded guilty in District Court to driving with a suspended license on April 8 and to causing an accident on County Street in Bennington Village. He was fined $141.10 and warned of possible jail time if trouble recurs. Also in court: Ralph Norse pleaded not guilty to operating on a posted highway. Albert Darkward and Doris Condon entered pleas or received fines. Paul Foster and William Wilcox pleaded guilty to related charges with probation and fines.

Bennington Larry L. Mears Bennington Village Mears George M. Fienberg Winhall Ralph Norse Fienberg Norse Waldo C. Holden Marshall Witten Albert J. Darknard Hoosick Falls N.Y Hillside Street Custom Darkward Doris J. Condon Pownal Paul A. Foster William F. Wilcox West Arlington Foster Wilcox Shaftsbury Clara Wilcox

Rev Rhinesmith Named Church Superintendent

New York Methodist Bishop Wicke announces Rev John G Rhinesmith pastor of Memorial Methodist Troy New York will become superintendent of the Bennington Troy District after the Troy Annual Conference on May 14 Dr Lawrence Larrowe to move to Amsterdam New York Rhinesmith born in Suffern NY earned a Ph B Dickinson 1938 and B D Drew 1941. he has chaired the Troy Conference Board of Pensions and trusteeship for the aging home and previously served New Jersey pastorates including Westwood Dumont DeGroot and Johnsonburg He and wife Mary Elizabeth Patterson will reside at the district parsonage in Bennington

New York Lloyd C. Wicke New York Area John G. Rhinesmith Memorial Methodist Church Troy N.Y Bennington- Troy Lawrence Larrowe United Methodist Church of Amsterdam Rev. Rhinesmith Suffern Dickinson Drew Theological Seminary Herbert Rhinesmith Newark Homer K Westbury L.I New Methodist Home For the New Jersey Westwood Dumont DeGroot Johnsonburg Rhinesmith Mary Elizabeth Patterson Jane Ann Martha Mary Bennington Alpha Chi Rho

Union School Wins In Drama Competition

Mt Anthony Union High School actors took first in the Vergennes finals of the one act play contest with Edward Albee's The Sandbox. Lamoille Central Academy was second with The Caucasian Chalk Circle.

Vergennes Mt. Anthony Union High School Edward Albee Lamoille Central Academy John Carton Debbie Taylor Leon Martell Ray Granger Debby Scott Marty Gil Marlene Stratton Carton Durham N.H New England

Local drivers rear-end on Depot Street in morning collision

Police report two local drivers, Paul F. Cheney of 304 North St. and David H. Flanders of 210 Grove St., were involved in a morning accident on Depot Street. Neither was injured. Cheney slowed for a car near County Street and Flanders' car failed to stop in time, causing the rear-end crash. Damage included a damaged right rear taillight on the lead car and moderate damage to Flanders' front end.

Depot Street Paul F. Cheney North St David H. Flanders Grove St Cheney County Street Flanders

Area Funerals and Obituaries in Arlington and Bennington

Funeral services honor Mrs. George L. Greenslet and Mrs. Sarah Hager in Bennington and Arlington with church rites at St. Peter's Episcopal and Hanson Walbridge Funeral Homes. Relatives from Meriden Pequonock Springfield and Ludlow attend. Burial in Village Cemetery and Park Lawn Cemetery. Authorities note omissions and extend condolences from local police and sheriff departments.

George L. Greenslet Rose Moore Cole Putnam Memorial Hospital St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Frederick B. Wolf Stanley R. Pike Beavers Loran and Randy Greenslet Ludlow Michael Cole Meriden Conn Louis Hornick Rutland Daniel Caruso Springfield Westfield Mass Manchester Daniel Helen) Caruso Sarah Barber) Hager William F. Hager LaFayette St Hanson - Walbridge Alfred Scott North Bennington Baptist Church Hager Park Lawn Cemetery Scott

YMCA Spring Vacation Tournaments and Flower Course

The YMCA announces spring vacation events this week with bowling pool and ping pong competitions in two divisions juniors and intermediate ribbons for top three in each event. A six week flower arranging course starts April 25 at 10 a.m. with instructors Mrs Breard Hawks and Mrs Ruth Dewey. Participants should register in advance.

YMCA Bennington Ymca Breard Hawks Ruth Dewey

Hospital Notes April 14 1967 Admissions and births listing

Admission and discharge list for multiple patients from Bennington Wilmington Hoosick Falls and surrounding areas. Includes Archie Camp Sr Miss Mary McDonald Miss Wanda Robinson and others admitted. numerous discharges. birth notice of twins Dwight and Douglas Mayhew born April 8 Wyckoff New Jersey with extended family details.

Archie Camp Sr Mary McDonald Wanda Robinson Bennington Michael Harrington North Bennington Joni Sullivan Wilmington

Vermont legislature ends 1967 session amid reform and praise

The 1967 Vermont assembly wrapped after 102 days with tax reform set to take effect in 1968 including a 25 percent federal liability tax, higher exemptions, a new capital gains tax, and wage and work week changes. An active labor relations act, higher pay for state workers, and a consumer protection council were approved, while 500 bills were introduced and many held for next year. Hoff lauded the session as a proud achievement for Vermonters.

Senate Vermont James Oakes Consumer Protection Council Hoff Montpelier

Area Obituaries Offer Local Remembrances Across Vermont

Arlington West Arlington and Cambridge figures are remembered in a string of obituaries. Clara M. Lowe of West Arlington and Cambridge is mourned by relatives and Garden Club peers. Mary Bermel of Troy, Florence Kyer McDonough of Hoosick Falls, and Charles D. Cohen of Burlington are also profiled with church, union, and family ties noted. Funeral plans and burial sites are listed for each.

Wotm Notes on Auxiliary Meeting and April Sale

The Women of the Moose Auxiliary set a Wednesday 7 30 p m meeting at Moose Hall with cookbooks or homemaking items for sale. A food sale is planned for April 29 at Central Vermont store from 10 a m to 1 p m with donations sought from members. Virginia Leger chairs the drive with Mary Hier and Dorothy Browe assisting. members urged to contact the chair or assistants if not reached.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall Central Vermont Virginia Leger Mary Hier Dorothy Browe Isabella Stone Albert Bachand Spruces Williamstown Mass Moose Mr. Bachand Bessie Hall Linda Martin Josie Baczek

Springfield double murder by suspected sniper in park

Elizabeth Dunphy, 19, of Westfield State College, and Robert H. Grover, 20, of West Springfield, were found shot to death in a parked car in Blunt Park. Police say a demented sniper is likely responsible as four .22 shell casings were found and robbery is ruled out. Autopsy planned. death appears to have occurred around midnight Saturday.

Springfield Mass UPI Elizabeth Dunphy Westfield State College Robert H. Grover West Springfield Blunt Park Grover Springfield Technical Institute Michael Dunphy Campechi St

Jury convicts Speck after eight weeks of trial

After deliberating fifty minutes, a seven man and five woman jury returns a guilty verdict in the Speck case ending eight weeks of trial. The verdict may be appealed to a higher court. Judge Paschen could order a retrial but is unlikely. A pending Illinois bill limiting capital punishment could affect Speck’s fate.

Paschen Speck Illinois

Newsmen Elected To Academy Newsmen Elected To Academy

Three veteran New England newspapermen were elected to the Academy of New England Journalists in Waterville Maine. Charles E Gallagher Lawrence K Pete Miller and John R Reitemyer were named lasting contributors to journalism and will receive the Yankee Quill Award at a May 13 dinner in Boston.

Waterville Maine UPD New England Academy of New England Journalists The Academy Colby College Gallagher, Miller and Reitemeyer Sheraton Boston

Mrs Kates Attends Hadassah Planning Conference

Mrs Ralf Kates of the Bennington Hoosick Falls chapter attends a Western New England Hadassah pre conference planning meeting. Regional president Mrs Sanford D Kimball announces the 16th Annual Spring Conference May 8 10 at the Holiday Inn Leominster with theme 16 years State of the Region. Conference adviser Mrs Leo R Burson of Memphis Tenn will speak at the closing luncheon May 10.

Great Barrington Mass New England Hadassah Ralf Kates Bennington-Hoosick Falls Sanford D. Kimball Worcester Western New England Central Massachusetts Burlington & Bennington Hoosick Falls N.Y Holiday Inn Leominster Arthur Walder Greenfield Leo R. Burson Memphis, Tenn National Board of Hadassah

VEW Considers Flag Display For Parade

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1332 in Bennington weighs a Memorial Day parade division with Boy Scouts carrying flags honoring Bennington servicemen killed in recent wars. Flags would be provided by surviving relatives and carried folded to avoid damage. Costa says the display would be a key Memorial Day feature and that area scouts might join.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Bennington Boy Scouts Post Nashua N. H Ernest Costa Costa

Moon in First Quarter Brightens Evening Sky

Tonight the moon reaches First Quarter and sits just north northeast of Jupiter. For about three hours after sunset Venus and Jupiter Mars and the moon appear in that order from west to east. Venus and Jupiter close the gap and lie within about three hours of each other, with Venus setting around 9 40 p m and Jupiter setting shortly after midnight.

Jupiter Venus Moon Mars

Stock Averages and Volumes Early Apr 30 1967

Noon figures show industrial 20 railroads and utilities averages with composite at 869.65 down 49.91. Industrial at 229.00, railroads 139.76, utilities 90.60, with total volume 90,600 for the period. Market activity notable with minor changes across sectors.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vermont Bank and Trust Air Force Reserve Board of Directors Eaton IMC Woodford St. Peter’s Church New England Area Council Hartford Gray-Y Club Rifle Club Bennington Roofing CO Dial Union School Bennington Briefs Red Cross Elks Barn Mount Anthony Bennington College State Department Vietnam Forum Jane Hanks Washington American Association of University Women AAUW Vincent Pizzano North Pownal Bennington Elks Lodge American Legion Auxiliary Adelard Roy Silver St Area Funerals Mrs George Greenslet Hugo Sjogren Arlington Camden Valley New York City Hanson-Walbridge Granville Greenwold Federated Church Woodlands Cemetery Cambridge Mark Christiansen Sandgate Ralph Mason Bellmawr N.J Aune Bowman Gosta Olson Walter William Mygard Shushan Points Elizabeth Stratton Mary Becker Terecia Oldham Frederick Hoag Roland Schneider Judith Dooley Josephine Colvin Deborah Crawford Daniel Peer Alta Jepson Audrey Ennis Julia Fox Jacksonville Frances Newell Readsboro Alma Ricker Arnold Norse Peru Mary Kramer Eagle Bridge Claire Becker William Sherman Waite Charles Susee Clara Elliott Amy Rising David Wickenden Patricia Shaw Ella Baird East Dorset Ethel Rice Robert Northrop Seminary Lane Gary Sweet Donald Tobin William H. Mayhew Calvin Court Wyckoff Dwight Douglas Henry Mayhew Pleasant St John Bell Ridgewood Jennifer Michael Richard Arthur M. Lowe Banner Colonial Dames Daughters of the American Revolution Henry Gowey Weymouth Gertrude Norris Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home Evelyn Payne First Church of Christ, Scientist Lowe West Arlington Cemetery Mary Bermel Ninth St Cluett, Peabody Co St. Mary’s Hospital Mary Condon Rosary Society Clothing Workers’ Union of America John J. Caldwell John H. Lodge Fifth Ave St. Columban’s Cemetery Richard McDonough Florence Kyer McDonough Willow St Manfred Kincaid Andrew Doriski John McDonough Thomas Kyer Albert Kyer Mary Durkee John A. Haussler Charles D. Cohen Burlington Adams St Max Fienberg Oscar Sarah (Bernstein) Cohen Hall Furniture Co Furniture Company Ahavath Gerim Synagogue Eva Yett Robert Edythe) Wool Joe Sarah) Sussman Ahavath Gerim Eugene Tripp Amarillo Afb Texas Earl Tripp N. Branch Street Extension Lackland Afb Elmendorf Afb Alaska WOTM Harte Theatre Alove David Lean Doctor Zhnago Leslie Moore Charles E. Gallagher Lynn Item Lawrence K Pete) Miller Berkshire Eagle Pittsfield, Mass John R. Reitemyer Mrs. Kates Hadassah Planning VEW Rockwood’s Main St Mailer & Price List
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