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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1963
Page
10
Bennington area reports a strong arctic air mass lowering temperatures from 68 Sunday to 33 Monday with gusts to 56 mph. Bohne notes 0.33 inches weekend precipitation and a brief snow flurry. January brought 28 inches of snow and 27 inch single day rise, the snowiest month of winter.
Vermont authorities note rising highway accidents as spring nears and demand more blood. Elk's Barn hosts a blood donation drive from 11 45 a m to 5 30 p m with a quota of 100 pints. Volunteers include Registrars and Gray Ladies plus Motor Corps and Nurse aides assisting staff and physicians. Transportation available by calling 2 9458.
Former Gov F Ray Keyser will be guest speaker for the Greater Bennington Association meeting to discuss improving GBA industry relations. The talk is expected to cover the Rutland Railway Situation with plant managers invited to a 7 pm dinner at the Paradise Restaurant.
Cub Scout Pack 53 meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Second Congregational Church. F. O. Eagles hold meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. at FOE hall with officer nominations. Joseph Lauzon, formerly of Bennington, underwent major surgery in Worcester. American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Dorothy Fairbanks’s home. Bennington Fire Dept investigated a smoke report at 253 Union St with no fire. Circle 2 meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Fred Jordan’s home. Shaftsbury Church note corrected. United Counseling Service board to meet 8 p.m. Wednesday. executive committee at 7:30. Camera Club study group 8 p.m. at Old Bennington schoolhouse with color slide clinic. Village Trustees hold special meeting 7 p.m. to receive zoning recommendations and set a public hearing date. New England Telephone reports minor storm damage. tree downed on East Dorset line. 15 lines affected in Arlington area. Central Vermont Public Service Corp reports scattered outages. Dr. John Mook’s office closed April 24 to 29. ADV April 22.
The noon note shows a 30 industrials index at 161.03 and a 41.46 rise, railroads at 20, utilities at 138.45 down 22, with a composite average at 251.96 and sales at 2,530,000.
The Greater Bennington Association will accept sealed bids until May 15 for a small wooden building beside its headquarters that formerly housed the Bennington County Industrial Corporation. Bids must include removal within six weeks as the site is planned for a veterans memorial park.
Arlington funeral for Nellie C Burt who died at Equinox Rest Home Manchester was held at St Columban's Church with a Requiem Mass by Rev Gerald Buckley. Bearers were Harry Hayden Michael Keough Richard and John Canfield. Rosary led by Fr Buckley at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home. Burial in St Columban's Cemetery family lot.
Maude Mason Davis 80 lifelong Petersburg resident died at Hoosick Falls Health Center after a long illness. She leaves a son William Mason Jr and five daughters plus stepchildren and siblings. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home with burial in Meadowlawn Cemetery. George Evans 90 died at Spurrell Nursing Home. arrangements pending. Steven S. Mitchell 71 of Dolan Avenue Hoosick Falls died Saturday after a short illness. funeral Tuesday at 9 am at Leo J. Mahar Funeral Home and 9:30 am at Church of the Immaculate Conception. interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Sunday hospital notes list admissions including Mrs Charlotte Nesbitt of Falls New York and discharges such as Miss Kimberlie Sleeman Burlington and Mrs Arlene Pratt North Pownal. Births include a daughter born April 21 to Mr and Mrs Herbert Backus R D 1 Johnsonville New York and a son born April 20 to Mr and Mrs Glendon Ayer Fillmore Street.
Political observers note a conservative bloc in Vermont aims to gain influence within the Republican Party. Possible Foote opponents include F. Ray Keyser Jr. and Franklin S. Billings Jr., while leadership tensions loom over controlling the party apparatus.
Rutland officials contest a rail line abandonment approved by the ICC arguing the lines remain essential to the territory served and criticize the conclusion that abandonment would enable restoral of essential service. They seek to allow the railroad to cease operations quietly.
John Kane of 516 Gage St funds a 1950 Buick ambulance now at Tri Mont Texaco Station for minor repairs. The squad, organized last week with town officials backing it, aims to serve fires, traffic, industrial and natural disaster emergencies while money is raised for equipment.
The state outlines unemployment based retraining grants with stipends in Vermont where courses are run by the Department of Vocational Education. Payments include unemployment benefits for those eligible and weekly allowances, with special provisions for youths and limits due to budget. The DES may add courses if demand rises. funds come from MDTA allocations for Rutland and Burlington. Also noted are legal actions and political developments involving a federal suit, representatives, and a sweepstakes bill awaiting the governor's signature.
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