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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1963
Page
3
Readers comment on fashion innovation for boys pants durability and a request for stronger seat fabric. A rug test praises dirt catching power at the entry. Vermont readers laud the rejection of a trading stamps bill and express satisfaction with happy licking.
Eleven members of Bennington's Senior Girl Scout Troop 15 arrived in Washington DC for a five day capital tour. Led by Mrs. Roy Bergquist, drivers Mrs. Bergquist and Mrs. Harrington with Mrs. Oldendorph as spare, the group plans a Mt. Vernon boat trip and visits to landmarks and agencies.
Miss Maureen Agnes Keith and Charles Louis LeClair Jr. wed today at Sacred Heart Church Bennington in a double ring ceremony. The bride, a nurse from Bennington and Pittsfield, was given in marriage by her father. the groom is a Pittsfield teacher and Marine Reserve member. The ceremony featured Ave Maria Panis Angelicus and a Nuptial Mass with a reception at Old Byars House. Guests came from multiple New England states and Virginia.
Rutland voca tional rehabilitation official Joseph Handy will be at the Vermont Employment Service on Monday 1 to 2 p.m. Company A Vermont National Guard drills Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lt Robert Houle notes tank training driver practice today behind Shaftsbury State Police Barracks. Lt Col Leonard Wing to visit the unit at open house Sunday. Village Fire Department graduates 15 week course with dinner tonight at the Bennington Club. Donald C Hicks of Greater Bennington Assoc to join a radio discussion on WMMB Sunday at 8 p.m. Robert Traver of Tansitor Electronics spoke in Cleveland on tantalum capacitor reliability. Andrew Mikuluk of Union Carbide now in Cleveland after surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Iron Kettle advert offers lamb chops 1.85. Magnetic rug stock depleted at Bennington Bell Laundry with new shipment in a few days.
Miss Carole Jane Corskie of Montpelier, a Molly Stark School teacher, will marry William Freeman Finney of Arlington at Bethany Congregational Church. The ceremony includes a double ring service with attendants from Vermont and New York, followed by a reception in Montpelier and a Washington D.C. wedding trip. The couple will reside in Arlington after the wedding.
Women of the Moose and co workers met Wednesday night. Mary Brissette received a surprise gift. Jane Potter chaired refreshments. Marion Charest leads the annual banquet set for May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Paradise. Dues card signups run through May 6 at Moose Hall or by calling Mrs Charest. Arlene Joseph crafted the centerpiece. Helen Galipeau received it. Academy of Friendship session is May 5 at the Moose Lodge Bellows Falls with 9 a.m. registration. Next meeting May 1 at 8 p.m. with Mary Brissette in charge of refreshments.
A report to the Methodist Church board of education finds housewives constitute nearly 55 percent of Sunday school teachers, 28 percent of youth instructors, and 24 percent of adult class teachers, reflecting who fills teaching roles in Atlantic City.
The Berkshire Nights concert series at Tanglewood will open July 26 with Erich Leinsdorf conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Music Shed. Five Friday concerts sold as a five for three subscription. Richard Burgin and Eugene Ormandy guest conduct. Malcolm Frager and Lorin Hollander soloists. Other program highlights include Beethoven, Brahms, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, Debussy and Wagner across five weeks.
Maj. Ray C. Smith field force commander of the Vermont State Police will retire on April 25 after 37 years of service. Capt. Chester M. Kirby will be appointed acting major as Smith leaves to enter private enterprise. Smith joined the motor vehicle department in 1926 and rose to deputy commissioner in 1947 before becoming captain in 1949 and major in 1954.
John P. Feenan of Ballston Spa N Y is named staff manager for the Bennington Office. He will supervise seven agents in life and health sales and service in the Bennington area. Feenan joins from the Saratoga Office where he was an agent since 1958. He succeeds John P. Gorman, transferred to Hoo Lick Falls N Y as staff manager. Gorman has 16 years with Prudential and is a native of Hoo Sick Falls. Tersigni, previously Hoosick Falls office manager, moves to the Troy District as staff manager. Tersigni has been with Prudential since 1948. Farewell dinners honored Gorman and Tersigni. All changes take effect April 15.
The Easter term coffee hour discussion group meets after the 9 15 a m service at St Peters Episcopal Church. A 4 p m tour for inquirers will showcase the churchs plant vestments equipment and symbolism with historical notes open to all interested. Morning prayer and Holy Communion occur Thursday at 9 15 a m for St Marks day.
Mr and Mrs Charles Lester Morris of Hartford announce the engagement of their daughter Jean to Victor David Oppenheimer of Bennington Vermont The couple will marry June 9 in Cambridge Massachusetts Jean Morris is a graduate of the Connecticut State College for Women and works with Harvard University and the Graduate School of Education Victor Oppenheimer attended Trinity College and is linked with the Harvard Graduate School of Education program in Cambridge plans acknowledged for June wedding in Cambridge Massachusetts and Bennington Vermont ties
Miss Roberta Muriel Snow daughter of Mr and Mrs Merton R Snow of Bennington will marry Fred Allen Humphrey son of Mr and Mrs Floyd R Humphrey of Petersburg NY in June. Roberta is a Bennington Catholic High and Austin School of Beauty graduate. Fred Humphrey is a Berlin Central High and Hudson Valley Technical Institute alumnus and works as a machine tool operator at the Watervliet Arsenal.
The Vermont State Chess tournament, first held locally, will be held Sunday and April 28 at the Bennington YMCA. Classes A and B, six round Swiss, registrations due before 10 am Sunday. Trophies for first in each class. second prizes books. Present leaders include Fred Tatro and David Chapin. Milton Carlisle directs. Tatro is president, Everett Chaffin vice president. Junior prize offered. open to all players.
Senator J William Fulbright urged quick passage of a bill ensuring the Philippine government receives the full 73 million dollars authorized last year for war damage claims. Fulbright heads the Foreign Relations Committee which noted a Washington lobbyist helped push last year's measure and gave campaign contributions to lawmakers in 1960.
The Colorado Legislature passed a bill to modernize state statutes by repealing a provision that required building owners to provide hitching posts for horses.
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