Bennington Man Pleads Guilty In Breach Of Peace Case
George A. Bigart 51 of Dewey Street Extension pleaded guilty to breach of peace and received a suspended 6 to 12 month sentence in the state house of correction. Judge George M. Fienberg ordered probation with a special condition bars him from his parents’ home. Also in Bennington, Cloise Brooks 57 was fined 25 dollars plus 13.50 costs and given a six month to one year suspended sentence with probation and abstention from intoxicating drinks. Michael P. Devenow 22 paid 100 dollars and 8.10 costs for DUI on Vermont 9. Douglas B. Shand 31 faced multiple MV violations resulting in concurrent 60 day sentences, plus 30 day terms for improper tag and defective equipment. all sentences run concurrently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
State House of Correction
George A. Bigart
Dewey Street
George H. Bigart
George M. Fienberg
Wells
Manchester
Cloise Brooks
Effie M. Brooks
Fienberg
Brooks
Michael P. Devenow
Willow Trailer Court
Vermont
Douglas B. Shand
Derby
Conn
Shand
State Aid Road No. 3
Sunderland
YMCA Directors Meet Tuesday Bennington Area YMCA
The Bennington Area YMCA board of directors will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday April 20. Ladies of the Auxiliary will serve dinner at 6 PM, followed by the business meeting presided by President James F. Davis. Reports from officers and committees will be presented and several items of business will address the future of the YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Area
Hospital Notes FRIDAY APRIL 16
Admissions list includes Chad I Phillips Arlington William A Castle Sr Shafts bury Mrs Lorraine Vivaldi Mildred Merrill Lillian Bump Barbara Parizo Bennington Mrs Nancy Hess Smith Harris Shaftsbury Clarence Burdick Sr North Pownal Nor bert Lacrous Readsboro Debra Baird East Dorset Rose O'Dell Parma Par menter Kenneth R Johnson Bennnington Mrs Ethel Kupfer North Bennington Discharges include Lucille Minke Lillian Lampman Bennington Porta Griffis Agnes Powers Eleanor Blendon Hoosick Falls Chester Montgomery Shaftsbury Ben Harbur East Arlington Simeon Crosier North Bennington Heli Mercier Aura Dickinson Manchester Depot Caroline Pierce Hoosick Gladys Brophy East Dorset Minnie Moll Hoosick Falls Janet Schurink Shaftsbury Births Mr and Mrs Clifford Horton Benmont Avenue a son April 16 Mr and Mrs Philip Dorman RD Pownal Road a son April 16 Mr and Mrs Kenneth Squiers 102 Warn St a daughter April 18 Mr and Mrs George Pacher 241 North St a daughter April
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Vivaldi
Mildred Merrill
Lillian Bump
Barbara Parizo
Bennington
Nancy Hess
Smith Harris
Shaftsbury
Clarence Burdick Sr
North Pownal
Norbert Lacrous
Readsboro
Debra Baird
East Dorset
Lucille Minke
Lillian Lampman
Porta Griffis
Simeon Crosier
North Bennington
Heli Mercier
Aura Dickinson
Manchester Depot
Caroline Pierce
Hoosick
Gladys Brophy
Philip Dorman
R.D
Pownal Road
Kenneth Squiers
Warn St
Candy Striper Program Set at Putnam Memorial Hospital
Putnam Memorial Hospital announces a new Candy Striper program for high school students over 16 to start June 14. Applications are due by June 1 to Phyllis Coburn. The 150 hour program blends 20 hours classroom, 30 hours supervised tasks, and 100 hours volunteer service. A $100 scholarship awaits completing students for nursing education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Robert D. Stout
Phyllis Coburn
United States
State Police Probe Only One Area Accident
State police investigated a single crash in Bennington County amid bad weather and heavy traffic. Three people were hurt on U.S. 7 south of Bennington Village when a Jeep driven by Christopher Lovell failed to stop, rear ending a line of cars, injuring Lecuyer and two passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington County
U.S. 7
Bennington Village
Raymond J. Lecuyer
Holden
Mass
William Browning
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Christopher W. Lovell
Garrison
N.Y
Lovell
Lecuyer
Bailey
All N.E. Solons Back Klan Probe
Washington UPI reports nine of New England's 25 congressmen supported a bill to devote 50000 dollars for a House Un-American Activities Committee probe of the Ku Klux Klan. Six lawmakers did not vote, and the measure passed 312 to 43 with several names specifically noted as not voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph W. Martin Jr
R-Mass
John W. McCormack
D-Mass
Teen Art Show at GBA Planned for May 15 16
Teens from Bennington area will display art in an outdoor exhibit named Teen Art 65 on May 15 and 16 outside the Greater Bennington Association building. Organized by Kevin Thibodeau with GBA director Donald C Hicks, it invites ages 13 to 19 from local high schools, with graduates also eligible to display though judging applies to high school students. Works may include watercolors oils chalk or crafts and ribbon prizes will be awarded. A panel of artists will judge the entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Greater Bennington Association
Kevin Thibodeau
Bennington High School
Donald C. Hicks
GBA
Obituaries Across Region Mention Losses and Services
Area obituaries report Tony Vince Brown of Jacksonville Road dying at 18 months with acidosis listed as cause. Also noted are Vinton W. Fichtel of Walden and John P Hanning of North Adams. Services and burial plans are described for each, with surviving relatives listed.
Vermont Housing Code Bill Aims to Regulate Dwellings
In Montpelier Vermont a bill introduced by Rep Byron Hathorn would allow municipalities to establish and enforce housing codes in existing private structures. The measure sets minimum standards for facilities lighting heating ventilation sanitation and fire safety and authorizes notices of violation orders to repair or vacate or demolish at owner expense. It creates a housing board of review for appeals and provides county court appeal while penalties include a 200 dollar fine or 30 days jail or both for code violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
VPI
Vermont
Byron Hathorn
Hartford
Hathorn
Accused Bomb Plotter Hangs Self in Jail
Montreal man Gilles Legault, 31, awaiting trial on a plot to bomb U S freedom shrines, hanged himself with a leather thong from his artificial leg in Bordeaux jail. Jail sources said he first tried a wrist cut, then removed stitches and died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
UPI
U.S
Bordeaux
Gilles Legault
Legault
Stock Averages Report from Dow Jones Albany Noon Totals
The noon figures show the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 912.764, up .85. the Railroads at 212.98, up .18. Utilities at 162.94, up .09. Composite average stands at 319.09, up .13 with sales totaling 2,710,000.
Maloney funeral rites held in St Francis de Sales
Funeral services for James F. Maloney a former resident now of Bridgeport Conn were conducted Saturday at St Francis de Sales Church with Libera rites by Rt Rev Msgr Francis B Flanagan A prayer at Mahar and Son Funeral Home preceded the church service Maloney died Wednesday in Bridgeport Hospital after a brief illness Bearers included Joseph Fox Virgini o Perrotta Edward Maynard and Robert LaFlamme Burial was in Park Lawn Chapel relatives attended from multiple towns in the region Sunderland Mrs Otto Frieda Steeger died Wednesday and her funeral was held Saturday at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home Arlington with Rev Granville Greenwold officiating Bearers were Harold Sprague John Thompson William and Fred Lemberg Interment was in Dellwood Cemetery Manchester
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton W. Fichtel
Walden
N.Y
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Alice Murphy
Searsburg
Vinton
Etta) Fichtel
Murphy
Molly Stark
Muriel Darris
Fort Worth
Texas
Willard
Ashburnham
Mass
Mahar & Son Funeral
Millspaugh Funeral Home
Most Precious Blood Church
St. Francis de Sales
Albion
N. Y
Joseph L. Glade
Bennington
Veterans’ Hospital
Providence
R.I
Eva Butler
CeCelia
Fitchburg
Walter
Rose) Hawkins
Edgar
Eva) Allaire
Chepachet
Henry
Pascoag
Wilfred
Tarklin
Theodore
Ernest
Uxbridge
Boucher
St. Joseph's Church
Immaculate Conception Church
James F. Maloney
Bridgeport
Conn
Francis B. Flanagan
Maloney
Joseph Fox
Virginio Perrotta
Edward Maynard
Robert LaFlamme
Rutland
Park Lawn Chapel
Windsor Locks
Burlington
Sunderland
Otto
Frieda) Steeger
Hanson-Walbridge
Arlington
Granville Greenwold
Federated Church
Harold Sprague
John Thompson
West Arlington
William
Fred Lemberg
Sandgate
Dellwood Cemetery
Manchester
Industrial Management Club Hears N.Y. Engineer Wednesday
Bennington Industrial Management Club affiliated with Bennington Area YMCA will hold a 7 p.m. dinner at Mt Anthony Country Club. Guest speaker is David A. Schrom of De Laval Separator Co. Poughkeepsie N.Y. on Running a Plant with Squares. Reservations via Bennington YMCA 447-7316.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Engineering Manpower Commission
Engineers Joint Council
Dutchess Area United Fund
Vassar Brothers Hospital
Rotary Club of
Poughkeepsie
Schrom
I.M.C
Bennington County
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Manpower Surveys Indicate County Training Needs
Ray Lovely of the Department of Employment Security reports Bennington County surveys show potential need for Manpower Development and Training Courses for nurses aides waitresses and chambermaids. He notes possible new sections in carpentry and automobile mechanics with MDTA updates from John Dubuc who will serve western Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Lovely
Department of Employment Security
Bennington
Benenington
Lovely
John Dubuc
Rutland
MDTA
Bennington Elks Seek Beauties for May Contest
The Bennington Elks plan a May 3 beauty contest offering a $25 savings bond to the winner who will represent Bennington in the Miss Silver Towers Beauty Contest May 22 in Hartford. The statewide event, run by the Vermont Elks Association, benefits the Silver Towers Camp for retarded children in Brookfield, with prizes including a $200 bond for Miss Silver Towers and a $100 bond for runner up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Dominick D. Yarnal
Remco Heating and Insulation Co
Union St
Joe’s
Bennington pageant rules set for May 3 finals
Local pageant rules outline eligibility for the Miss Silver Towers event to be held May 3 at 2 p.m. in the Bennington High School auditorium. Entrants aged 18 to 28, single, Vermont residents for six months, with high school graduation by September, may compete in a three minute talent display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt Street
South St
Bennington High School
Vermont
Bennington County
Silver Towers
Elks Committee
John and Russell Mack
Joseph J. Caracciola
Donald Greenslet
Yarnal
Bennington School Merger Meets Tonight at 7:30
The merger committee of Bennington Graded and Great er Bennington School Boards will meet tonight at 7 30 at Molly Stark School. Expected attendees include Dr A John Holden Jr state commissioner of education and Dr Rupert J Spencer head of the state Department of Education division of administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Greater Bennington
Molly Stark
A. John Holden Jr
Rupert J. Spencer
State Department of Education
Globe-Union sees 1965 as promising year says Wanvig
Globe Union Inc. reports strong first quarter results with 19.233 million in sales up 25 percent and earnings of 0.47 a share, as president Ches ter O Wanvig Jr. outlines plans for a new Bennington battery plant and consolidation moves. He forecasts five major new products this year and expects overseas investments to boost future income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Globe-Union Inc
Chester O. Wanvig Jr
Wanvig
Reidsville
N.C
Tery
Waning
Arlington Two Public Hearings On Water Problems
Arlington holds two Public Service Commission hearings this week. Tuesday 10 a.m. in the Community House covers Arlington Water Company eminent domain to seize Secoy land near a reservoir for new water sources. Secoy's five acres and seven room house offered around 1000. Wednesday 10 a.m. hears a rate increase petition. Officials note worm contamination and an overall system overhaul tied to any rate hike. Norton Barber owns the water company and Waledo C. Holden represents Secoy. both men from Bennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Public Service Commission
Arlington Water Company
Winefield Secoy
East Arlington
Arlington Water Department
Secoy
The
Water Company
Wale Do C. Holden
Norton Barber
Bennington
Combat intelligence class at 86th Engineering Co drill
Sgt. Donald Pacher taught a combat intelligence class at the weekly drill of the 86th Engineering Co National Guard. Sgt. John Andrews assisted. Training covered weather enemy and terrain knowledge for operations. Next drill weekend of April 24-25. Potential recruits may contact Sgt. Griffin Smith or Sgt. Harold Andrew at the Armory or Capt. Dempsey on April 24-25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Pacher
86Th Engineering Co
National Guard
Pacher
John Andrews
Edgar Lemieux
Paul Tifft
Griffin Smith
Harold Andrew
Capt
Dempsey
Benhi and NBHS Girls Take Civil Service Exams
The Vermont Civil Service Office administered the Employment Exam to 19 area students from Benhi and NBHS on April 9. The test covers shorthand typing math spelling reading interpretation and proofreading. Top scores enable employment in state offices and Benhi students have long met expectations per teacher Carlton Holmes. Participants include Linda Potter Sharon Caverer Linda Niles Ruby Sanders April Mattison Barbara Hathasway Darlene Lauzon Sandra Keleson Shirly Loveland Linda Wireasnik Donna Strobridge Leslie Wager Judy Farnum Diane Gros Beverly Gates from Bennington High School and Carol Thomes Nora Breen Deborah Kittell Nancy Murphy from North Bennington High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benhi
Benhi Business
Carlton Holmes
Linda Potter
Sharon Caverer
Linda Niles
Ruby Sanders
April Mattison
Barbara Hathasway
Darlene Lauzon
Sandra Keleson
Shirly Loveland
Linda Wire Asnik
Donna Strobridge
Leslie Wager
Judy Farnum
Diane Gros
Beverly Gates
Bennington High School
North Bennington High School
Carol Thomes
Nora Breen
Deborah Kittell
Nancy Murphy
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YMCA
Air Force Reserve
County Extension Service
Ymca Board of Directors
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Chad I
Phillips
William A. Castle Sr
Rose O’dell
Parma Parmenter
Kenneth R. Johnson
Ethel Kupfer
Minnie Moll
Janet Schurink
Clifford Horton
Benmont Avenue
George Pacher
North St
Harte Theatre
Ennington, VI
Glenn Ford
Geraldine Page
Lus
Saratoga
N.E. Solons
Klan
Wilmington
Tony Vince Brown
Carl G. Brown
Jacksonville Road
Milton Wolfe
J. Thomas Moore
Covey
Hazel Powling
John P. Hannigan
John P
Sailor Jack) Hannigan
North Adams
Pownal
Thomas
California
Gibney, Haynes & Kane Funeral
Joseph L. Glode
Dow-Jones—Bache & Co
Albany
James F, Maloney
Otto Steeger
Industrial Management Club
David A. Schrom
Hale Co
John A. Ekwall
Hale
Elks
Steel Talks
Fon Tellers
McDonald
Simkin
Bennington Briefs
Mt. Anthony
Order Eastern Star
Evening Flower Chapter
Pawlet
Red Mountain
American Legion Auxiliary
William E. Dailey
Edward Prescott
Civil Defense Organization
Bradford Hook and Ladder
Cpl
Prescott
Altar Rosary Society
St. Francis de Sales Church
John J. DeVito
Bennington County Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Office
Robert H. Woodworth
Bennington College
Society of Sigma X
UVM
Hills Building
James Shea
Globe-Union Co
National Guard Notes
NBHS
Vermont Civil Service Office
Garcia
Shakespeare
Mitchell
Pflenger
Wright-McGill
Connecticut
Orvis
Main St. Fel
White Bath Cash & Outfit Carry
Tub Chine
Rayeurs
H. Greenberg
Main St. Bennington
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