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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1962
Page
2
Vermont anglers prepare for opening trout season as flood swollen rivers threaten some waterways especially in the south. Officials say most streams are open and good fishing is expected statewide.
Lyndon officials meet in New York with educators and the Committee of Review to discuss converting Lyndon College from a state operated to a private liberal arts institution. Dividends totaling 153 509 dollars were paid during the year to support the conversion project. Dr. Robert E. Long, Lyndon president, attends the New York session with J Officials and Lyndon trustees.
Secretary of State Howard Armstrong says the upcoming summer special session may revisit constitutional amendments and several controversial bills from the last regular session. He notes the session will include members of the 1961 Legislature and can reconsider measures under a suspension of rules. Governor Keyser will meet leaders to map additional topics alongside reapportionment.
Edgar W. Sykes of Barre is the low bidder at 24348 dollars for the Sloan Road construction in Williamstown. Adams selectmen reject a joint sewer line contract with Dewey and Almy.
Superintendent J Franklin Adams Farrell faces mixed reaction after sending a letter to principals and teachers urging pupils to quit trampling lawns and gardens and focus on good citizenship through respectful civic behavior.
North Adams reports William B. Roberts of Excelsior Printing Co. obtained a third of an acre from the city for $1 after council members were told it would yield a $50,000 structure and $2,000 yearly tax returns. Some councilors questioned the pledge as nebulous amid buried city conduits, but the majority supported the deal and the city now awaits fulfillment of the Roberts promise.
Mrs. Madeline Quinn 101 widow of Rev. Clarence R. Quinn dies at a sister’s home in Hudson Falls. Born in Canada in 1862 to an Episcopal clergyman, she survived by sister Mrs. J Hugh Hooper, also a widow of a clergyman. Albany governor Rockefeller plans May tour of state installations. Troy attorney Abbott H. Jones Jr. jailed for 1 to 2 years on three counts of first degree grand larceny over a $4,000 insurance settlement portion.
The Episco pal Diocese of Vermont holds its 172nd annual convention at St. Peter's Church May 8 and 9 presided by Bishop Harvey D. Butterfield. Delegates include 40 resident priests and 149 lay representatives from 49 parishes with elections for standing, finance, executive council and other posts. The Diocese, fresh from a $400000 capital drive, will discuss reorganization plans and convocation reports as area delegates from Arlington and Bennington attend.
Eagle Airlines Corp seeks CAB certification to launch scheduled feeder service across Maine New Hampshire and Vermont linking to Boston Albany and Portland. The Concord based firm would operate three twin engined planes for 7 to 15 passengers serving Nashua Manchester Portsmouth Concord Laconia Lebanon Whitefield Berlin Burlington Newport Montpelier Rutland and many Maine and Vermont points.
New Haven Vermont AP report notes Ed Young, fourth generation metal spinner, has produced about 10 000 polished brass spitoons in two years and just secured a Navy order. He leads a small cluster of similar operations in West Virginia and Kentucky.
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