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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1976
Page
3
District Judge John Connarn ruled transcripts of secret legislative hearings need not be released until after the Senate impeachment trial of Washington County Sheriff Malcolm Mayo. Mayo faces trial on aggravated assault charges from a barroom fight, with the ruling avoiding a potential court legislature clash.
Graveside service set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kensico Cemetery Valhalla N Y for Susan J S Carter of Pownal formerly Old Bennington who died Sunday in Williamstown Mass She belonged to Mayflower Society DAR and Society of Colonial Dames widow of Harvey D Carter Sr mother of Harvey D Carter Jr of Pownal and Bennington a campaigner against Route 7 project born St Joseph Missouri graduate of Syracuse University resident of Pownal since 1968 leaves two daughters nine grandchildren and a great grandchild a sister Hallie Stiles of New York City no calling hours flowers omitted memorials to Putnam Memorial Hospital or Cerebral Palsy Foundation through Quinn Funeral Home Williamstown Mass
At a Brookside Apartments luncheon RSVP volunteer Lucy Doane provided a unique experience. An audience member drew a single line at random while the artist stood at an easel guiding the activity.
Local 295 of Bijur Lubricating Corp. held its April 14 officer election with Leo Boutin named president Francis Buck elected vice president and chief steward Roger Cole recording and financial secretary Thomas Crowe Sr sergeant at arms and Raymond Harrington treasurer Also elected trustees Walter Parmenter Barbara Knights Bill Corey were sworn in at the April 15 union meeting amid thanks to outgoing president Charles White and his board of directors.
Financing the home sale matters to both buyer and seller. A REALTOR can locate mortgage money, work with banks and private lenders, and suggest options like a purchase money mortgage when funds are scarce. Mrs Hoisington leads Hoisington Realty and holds major real estate roles in Vermont and New York.
Virginia Hamilton Barrett a Bennington nurse and John Reeder North of Brattleboro were married Easter Sunday at First United Methodist Church Bennington Rev Richard Campbell officiated Organ music preceded the ceremony Bride Virginia Barrett attended by daughter Susan Barrett Bennington Best man Robert North From Putnam Conn Reception at Sun and Snow Motor Lodge They plan to live in Bennington after July 1 and honeymoon in Sag Harbor Long Island NY
Johnson State College President Edward Elmendorf criticized two gubernatorial candidates, Brian Burns and Richard Snelling, for Vermont's low higher education funding and rising tuition. He spoke at a college forum and urged cuts to waste, while Burns warned against near-term funding guarantees and Snelling projected possible gains up to 20 million dollars for colleges under a new administration.
Jessica Mae Hoag of Wallingford and Howard Allan Smith Jr of Vergennes wed on Friday April 2 at the bridegroom's parents home in Vergennes. Officiant Rev Robert Farmer led the ceremony with maid of honor Pamela Csizmesia and best man John Barker III. The couple will reside in Wallingford.
In Bennington, Michael P. Allard pleaded no contest to careless and negligent driving on July 13 1975 and was fined 100 dollars after a DUI charge was dismissed. He also faced a 25 dollar disorderly conduct fine. Everett J. Webb of Newport pleaded guilty to suspended license driving and DUI third offense in Manchester on November 8 1975, receiving a 30 day concurrent sentence served. Elizabeth J. Sherman of Wallingford pleaded guilty to a bad check in Manchester Center on December 29 1975, with a 3 to 6 month suspended jail term, probation, and restitution. Edward C. Doucette of Bennington, who pled guilty to driving while suspended on April 5, was sentenced to one day in jail, deemed served.
The National Weather Service extended forecast calls for a chance of showers Thursday and Saturday and generally fair conditions Friday. Highs will be in the 50s and 60s, with lows in the 40s. In Bennington, Patrick Brady, 24, was fined 25 dollars after pleading guilty April 12 to unlawful trespass. Dana Dunham, 17, and William Peters, 16, both pleaded guilty by waiver to littering and were fined 50 dollars each.
Admissions include Frank Jollosky Harvey Bruneau Theresa St John Florence Rogers Lillian Bouraffa Bennington William Kelly Jr North Bennington Robert Jordan East Arlington Robert McGarvin Hoosick Falls N Y Discharges include Edna Burdick North Pownal Kenneth Snyder Pownal Ralph Sherwin Arlington
Vermont senator Patrick Leahy says a split Pennsylvania primary could crown Hubert Humphrey as the Democratic frontrunner in the presidential race while predicting President Ford will win the Republican contest. He urges neutrality until the May 22 state convention and calls for stronger enforcement of gun laws and health care reform including nurse practitioners and rural coverage. He warns Panama Canal risks without U.S. Panama agreement but cautions against inflaming election year rhetoric.
Nicola Napoletano of Worcester opens an adults only shop in Williston with thousands of explicit magazines and films amid officials' alarm. Selectman George Baron calls it dumbfounded and plans to bring up the issue at the next meeting. State's Attorney Francis Murray says no state law blocks it if minors are barred. local ordinance possible. Napaletano also runs a Pownal shop and plans a Berlin outlet.
Gov Thomas Salmon’s office backed the state Health Department amid a Montgomery Center tainted water scare. After restaurant restrictions and illness reports, officials faced calls to fire Health Commissioner Anthony Robbins. A weekend letter cited by Salmon defended the department, with aides saying the media sensationalized coverage.
Pvt. Thomas D. Garren, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Garren of Chapel Road, has completed basic training at Ft. Dix New Jersey and has been chosen to attend an advanced course as a food service specialist. He is a 1975 Mt Anthony Union High School graduate.
A TV lineup features CBS News Special Mr Rooney Goes to Dinner with 75 dinners in 12 cities. NBC showcases Movin On and Laverne and Shirley updates. ABC offers Happy Days and The Rockies. PBS presents Behind the Lines Con sumer Survival Kit and An tonia portrait. NBC airs City of Angels and ABC News Closeup on Gun Control.
Bennington briefs note Moose Lodge 1233 hosts roast sirloin tips au jus prepared by Sylvester Babson at 7 to 8 30 pm with dancing 9 to 12 and Jr's Band music for members and legal guests. Also Legion Auxiliary meets tonight at 8 at the Senior Citizens Center 168 North St. Southern Vermont Life Underwriters meet at noon Wednesday at Heritage House Restaurant with Alex Mahar as guest speaker. Brad Riley family invites parents to help plan the all night graduation party at the school meeting Wednesday 7:30 in room 217.
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