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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1964
Page
14
Meyer argues for a broader framework of group and national freedoms to advance individual liberty and dignity. He addresses domestic issues of public spending and taxes.
Globe Union outlines restructuring to cut capital spending and reduce debt as first quarter 1964 results show sales at about 15.4 million with battery division losing money due to mild January February weather. Centralab and Wico gains offset losses amid a three-division structure and 23 plants across 14 states and Canada.
Neighborhood notices include a VFW post and auxiliary installation led by Mrs. Helen Hall with Mrs. Wilma Campney, a Poppy Days appeal on May 22 and 23, and Moose club meeting at 7 30 tonight. Also announced are Rural Kindergarten enrollment, Mt Anthony Country Club Spring Formal, and local market specials plus upcoming office hours for Dr J H Manes.
Superior Judge Donald E. O Brien of South Burlington will sit in Bennington County Court starting Monday for the remainder of the December term. He will handle regular and chancery cases and will also sit in Manchester for the June term, which will end in June due to a trial judges training course in July.
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. Ann Felton Beaman 86 of Plymouth Mass and Mrs. Florence Carbo mother of Mrs. Albert Ray of Bennington Montpelier and Cleveland resident Mrs. Belle Stratton 88 widow of Eugene Stratton with services planned in Plymouth Montpelier and Cleveland. Survivors listed include children grandchildren and great grandchildren across several states. Burial plans and transfers are noted for Oak Grove Cemetery Plymouth First Church Unitarian Plymouth and Stratton family plot Village Cemetery with ministers officiating.
The daily stock averages show Industrials at 20 points, Railroads at 15, and Utilities with a composite at 612.18 down 0.63. The Dow Jones-Bach list indicates rough declines across sectors with utilities around 284.18 and railroads near 195.26. Market mood remains cautious as investors weigh industrials against utilities.
Deep Thot Benhi biology class took a one period field trip Tuesday to a Burgess Road pond to collect water life specimens. Rudolph Woodcock accompanied as teacher. Grace Crofton mourns loss of her mother.
Gov. Philip Hoff and the state Social Welfare Department seek about 15000 in federal funds to establish an office of consultant on aging for Vermont's Council on Aging. The plan includes an executive secretary on aging to assist roughly 50000 residents over 65 and promote May Senior Citizens Month.
In Bonham Texas the National Guard Armory was renamed the Sam Rayburn Memorial Armory as a one year old tribute to the late House Speaker Sam Rayburn.
Rabbi Uri Miller of Baltimore president of the Synagogue Council of America issues a call for a national conference of all Jewish religious leaders in New York later this year. The council coordinates Conservative Orthodox and Reform branches of American Judaism.
The Bennington Rescue Squad projects over 30 calls in April, aiming to surpass a March high of 47 calls and 64 road hours. Donations in April have beaten March’s $102, with total costs since last June about $1,200 for fuel labor and insurance and $2,340 for new equipment, funded entirely by volunteers.
In Vermont 1964 high level unemployment nears end as the jobless rate slips under 7 percent. Last week 5 206 regular benefit claims were filed, 154 short of ending the period. DES notes the four week rule and compares with previous years, predicting the period may end in four weeks if trends continue.
Vermont Education Commissioner A John Holden warns the rising share of elementary teachers nearing 65 is alarming while the under 30 cohort remains steady. He notes more teachers over 50 and calls for salary and working condition boosts to attract younger teachers.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile at the Elk's Barn collected 102 donors on Wednesday, surpassing the goal by two pints. Fifteen new donors and 61 walk-ins boosted the drive, with several individuals reaching multiple gallon milestones and many donors earning high pins.
Bennington postmaster Pekalski announced May 4 local postal cuts ordered by Postmaster General Gronouski to save 12.7 million. Parcel post will skip Tuesdays. first class, air parcel post, perishables and special delivery remain daily. money orders on Saturdays end. registered and COD go to the stamp window. Saturday changes affect money orders, box rents, and inquiries. Economy measures support the federal tax cut.
Bennington Municipal Airport manager Joel T. Whittemore calls for volunteers to help with a spring clean up and fix up session starting Saturday at 9 a.m. Tasks include moving grass, building window boxes, sweeping aprons, filling low spots, installing tie downs, and adding louvred shutters. Bring tools. coffee and music provided. session proceeds rain or shine.
State forest officials will deliver tree seedlings from the Essex Junction nursery in the first week of May for Bennington County planting. County Forester David C. Barton said deep ice in seed beds delayed digging and warned receivers to handle seedlings carefully to avoid root damage that could upset root to top balance. He will notify recipients a few days before delivery.
Cub Scout Pack 53 celebrated an unseasonal Mardi Gras on the Second Congregational Church lawn with games and costumes. Award presentations by Cubmaster Gerald Stowell included Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, Lion, Webelos insignia and denner badges. a May 28 Indian themed meeting anticipates 12 Webelos advancing to Boy Scouts in a ceremony of lights.
Claude Rich married Blanche Powell on June 30 1904 in Cattaraugus New York. Blanche Powell Rich survives with funeral services pending at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home.
Admissions include Master Michael Bakaitis Mrs Elizabeth McGuire Hoosick Falls Mrs Carol Playotis Bennington Charles Holden East Dorset Discharges include Master Craig Steele Master Albert Reppel Jr Hoosick Falls Miss Diane Parker Manchester Center Miss Denise Kelley Mrs Eva Jacobsen Miss Beth Burke Bennington Births include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Robert Hoard of Manchester on April 29.
Bennington Lodge BPO Elks schedules a Mother's Day event at the Elks Home on Washington Avenue. Exalted Ruler Francis Corbett leads the officers. Free admission for ladies, corsages, hors d oeuvres 1 30 to 3, buffet 5 to 7, entertainment. Reservations required by May 7. call 2 2736.
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