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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1963
Page
12
Bennington College and other schools received a 23 page mimeographed set of meal tax regulations. Discussions with Pike and college spokesmen reveal many unresolved interpretations. Faculty households and certain pre packaged foods create ambiguity as faculty families and candy items face tax questions.
John A. Kersey, 23, of Bayonne, N.J., was apprehended after fleeing assault and robbery charges and waived extradition to New Jersey. He was returned by Bayonne detectives, following his Vermont arrest for carrying a revolver and stolen money. Police report past offenses dating to age 12 include breaking and entering and juvenile crimes.
The Greater Bennington Association maintains a virtual storehouse with over 500 items of literature for tourists and residents. Materials include maps and directories and reach not only Vermont but New England and the eastern U.S. areas.
Rabbi Sigmund I. Kaufman will speak on Youth and Old Age on WBTN at 8 45 a m Friday with a repeat talk requested Director s Mt Anthony Union School District meet at 8 tonight to discuss an architect for a new school project James Walker 16 in Pownal in good condition after amputation from Morse C and B accident Rescue Squad meets 7 36 p m at Putnam Hose Co firehouse Hoosick N Y Rescue Squad offers first aid instruction Vermont Guard drills set 8 a m Sunday and 7 30 p m Monday at the State Armory Reward offered for a lost dog found Tuesday Lost Route 7 Shaftsbury area phone 442 4684 GBA reports 300 literature pieces sent 2 000 registrations and 10 000 brochures distributed Linda Anderson new Daring Kelly Motel owner swamped at GBA office Viola Goodyear secretary Elizabeth Beach assist in information for tourists and townspeople.
Bennington Jaycees announce a Battle Day celebration at Bennington County Airport with a band concert marching display and a dusk fireworks show. Airplane rides, a high school dance and Battle Day queen contest prize trip to New York accompany 25 cent buttons. parade sponsorship shortfall leads to cancellation.
Hoosick Falls resident Mary Rowe 81 widow of Frederick Rowe died after a long illness while living with her daughter in Bennington. Funeral services are set at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with burial in Woodland Cemetery Cambridge. Avon Gregory 53 a WWII veteran and former cook who survived USS Coolidge sinking died of a heart attack at his aunt’s home in Silver Street after living with his aunt since 1934. He held Bronze Star and other medals.
Bennington trustees told Mrs. Liza E. Krumins they cannot overturn last month’s decision to delay action on a single mobile home placement at 119 Rollin St while the Corcoran versus Village of Bennington injunction case proceeds. Village Attorney Williams warned any move now could hurt the village’s position. a variance or later zoning act changes may alter the outcome. The judge’s decision remains pending, with trials and hearings scheduled, as neighborhood residents await resolution.
The report shows Dow Jones averages with 30 Industrials at 702.68 down 1.24, 20 Railroads at 169.66 down .45, 15 Utilities at 140.98 down .27, and a composite index of 253.54 down .51. Sales were 1,430,000 shares.
Memorial Park hosts a Friday event for the Mind and Body Summer Reading Program with branding and tribe role-play, games, crafts, and rides. Morning flag-raising starts at 9, playgrounds open at 1, activities include softball, volleyball, relays, and a donated horse for a western-themed afternoon.
Leroy Marsden, chairman of the Rod and Gun Club board, said Shaftsbury facilities on East Road had a restored water supply after a shortage. The club had leased the site to the Bennington Council Knights of Columbus for an annual picnic but canceled the rental due to the water issue believed caused by a running faucet or a leaking toilet. The spring was nearly full by Monday night.
A couple seeking foster licenses faced state limits under New York law forcing the Tinkhams to place three DSW cases elsewhere. George Knights, 13, goes to East Arlington and Jerry Rathburn, 12, to Wordsboro, with two boys unsettled by the move. Vermont action on re placement remains unclear and special licenses may waive child limits in certain homes.
List of admissions including Herbert Walker and several others from Manchester Depot Shaftsbury Bennington Arling ton Eagle Bridge and North Pownal with a series of birth announcements on August 7 for multiple families including Russell Stone Harwood Morrisey Daniels and Dan iels at Church Street North Bennington.
The life long resident died at 328 School St and Funeral Mass was held at St. Francis de Sales Church with a Requiem High Mass by Rev. Anthony Brackett. Bearers included Kenneth Chape man Arthur Butler Alfred Bush ee Robert McKeon Francis Eggsware and Albert Peterson. Relatives came from Pitts ford Warwick Hoosick Falls N Y North Adams Mass and Bennington area.
The committee for the clam steam meets at 8 tonight with the kitchen open 7 to 10 p.m. Gov Gordon Moore oversees the event. A House Committee gathering is set for 7 30 p.m on Monday and a lodge meeting at 8 p.m Wednesday. A clam steam will be held September 15 at Rod and Gun Club with tickets from the club steward until September 1.
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