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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1962

Page

2

Vermont boy dies from Route 128 crash injuries

Mark Boutin, 5 of Essex Junction, died in a Burlington hospital from skull fractures after being struck while crossing Route 128 on August 11. His death raises Vermont highway fatalities to 59 for the year, with Joseph Gilman, 81, of Rockingham, listed as a highway fatality for July 26, after injuries from an April 21 wreck.

Burlington Mark Boutin Essex Junction Edward Boutin State Motor Vehicle Department Joseph Gilman Rockingham Gilman Vermont

Forest products lab eyed for University of Vermont

U S Sen George Aiken says the federal government may place a forest products laboratory at the University of Vermont with an estimated cost of 300000 dollars. He notes funds have been allocated for such laboratories nationwide and the Agriculture Department is reviewing sites.

Burlington University of Vermont U.S George Aiken R-Vt Aiken U.S. Department of Agriculture

Gilman Paper employees strike after union vote

Local 41 of the International Brotherhood of Pulp Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers AFL CIO walked out against Gilman Paper vp after a Thursday meeting vote. A two thirds majority was reported. Local 119 also struck last week, bringing total union members to about 270.

Gilman (Ap International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers Afl-Cio Gilman Paper Gilman United Paperworkers and Papermakers Union

Drowning Fatality in Burlington Bathtub Incident

A nine month old, Harold L. Delphia Jr., drowned in a Burlington bathtub while his two year old brother Dennis watched. Police listed the death as accidental after an aunt left the boys briefly to check on neighbors. Harold was found face down in the tub when she returned.

Burlington Harold L. Delphia Jr Barbara Delphia Harold Dennis

Woman in Barre Delivers Baby at Home Near Hospital

Mrs. Kim Jenkins gave birth to a 6 pound 7 ounce daughter named Tammy Lynn at home near Barre City Hospital after waking with labor. Neighbors sought help but the doctor arrived too late. mother and child are reported healthy.

Memorial Fund Planned For Rev. William Krueger in Troy

Catholic Central High School class of 1948 in Troy plans a memorial for Rev. William C. Krueger a Maryknoll missionary murdered in Montero Bolivia. Donations go to The Rev. William C. Krueger Memorial Fund Box 186 Lansingburg Station Troy NY.

Troy William C. Krueger Maryknoll Montero Bolivia Catholic Central High School Lansingburg Station N.Y Krueger Troy Sacred Heart Church

Albany man found dead in Troy parking lot under investigation

State Police at Loudonville opened a probe into the last hours of Robert S. Rush of Albany after his body was found Tuesday in a Troy parking lot. Two Kingston men aged 21 Thomas Sauer and Robert Harvey were charged with outraging the public decency in connection with the death. Rush's death was listed as suspicious but is now believed to be from natural causes due to a history of heart ailment.

Albany Loudonville Roberts Rush Troy Kingston Thomas Sauer Robert Harvey

College programs merge at North Adams and Williams set fall slate

In North Adams the Sprague Franklin college program will merge with the evening program at North Adams State College adding three math and three physics courses. Sprague will continue tuition reimbursement for qualified employees. In Williamstown about 50 football candidates arrive August 30, with a second wave next week as fraternities prepare for rushing. Classes start September 19 with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,135.

North Adams Sprague-Franklin North Adams State College Teachers College Sprague Williamstown Williams College

Voters approve garage purchase and school equipment bond

In Williamstown, about 100 residents approved a $25,000 purchase of the Water Street Garage for Highway Department use despite a divided Finance Committee. They also authorized a $50,000 bond for equipment for the new McCann Vocational School and to accept an offered bequeathed land sale in New Jersey.

Williamstown Water Street Highway Department McCann Vocational School New Jersey

North Adams Nominates John D. Courtney for Sheriff

A crowd of 250 gathered to launch the candidacy of Police Chief John D. Courtney 35 for sheriff. Speakers included prominent local figures from North Adams and the town.

North Adams John D. Courtney Heriff

Bennington District Adds 16 Faculty for 1962-63

Bennington Graded School District reveals 16 teaching changes for the fall term, naming new principals and staff across Bennington High and elementary schools. New hires include Paul E. Kirsch as high school principal, Arthur N. Gage as boys PE and football coach, Bruce Hodgman heading the French Department, and Donald F. Ziter teaching algebra and geometry while coaching varsity baseball. Several teachers return or relocate, and numerous departures are listed with post district plans.

Kirsch East Greenbush N.Y Oneida Schenectady Saratoga Springs Ralph Simpson Dryden Simpson St. Lawrence Cornell Arthur N. Gage Benhi Ithaca College of Physical Education Gage Donald F. Ziter State Teachers College North Adams Mass Ziter Anita Caswell Joyce Lisby Hillside Cora B. Whitney Helen G. Randall Bennington Randall Dental Hygiene Columbia University Geoffrey Graham Cornell University Cyde A. Maxfield Brockton Michael Povsner Science Foundation Wesleyan Martin V. Trapp Interlaken Mich Darrell R. Sawyer New York State Lea M. Manor Rutland Gail M Carl G. Rice Burr & Burton Seminary

Water Carnival Final Feature At Playground

The Bennington Village Recreation Playground hosted a water carnival with a small crowd on a late summer afternoon. Howard Whitman 12 and Paul Davignon 9 won watermelon races, Lukie 7 and Ann 9 tied in the puppy-paddle, Ann also claimed a pelwog win, Diane Davignon 8 and Harry Gaudette 13 won waist deep water endurance races.

Bennington Village Howard Whitman Paul Davignon Lukie Ann Plourde Diane Davignon Harry Gaudette

National Guard Troop I Earns Excellent Rating at Camp Drum

Troop I of the 3rd Squadron, 102d Armored Cavalry, at the Bennington Armory earned an excellent rating after two weeks of summer field training at Camp Drum New York. Commander 1st Lt. John M. Dempsey praised the performance despite 12 days of rain. The drill for Troop I is set for Tuesday and recruitment information is available at the Armory.

National Guard Troop Camp Drum 102D Armored Cavary Bennington Armory N.Y John M. Dempsey Harold Andrew

New liquid makes sidewalks as hard as cement at lower cost

Hawthorne New Jersey Delek Research Corp says a liquid derived from polyethylene and urethanes mixed with sand can form sidewalks or patios as hard as cement for much less money.

Hawthorne N.J UPI Delka Research Corp

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