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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1963
Page
10
Rescue teams report progress as a six inch lifeline hole nears the trapped miners. Fellin 58 and Throne 28 remain optimistic while Louis Bova 42 is uncertain but thought alive by brothers. A smaller three inch lifeline targets Bova as drilling delays slow efforts.
In a gathering extending Thanksgiving, Rep. Foreman drew cheers as he quipped about Congress and urged strong patriotism. Dr. Mann noted a shared humanity between Foreman and Sen. Kennedy, while Mrs. Roger MacBride helped with cleanup and appeared in red white and blue. Foreman urged bold patriotism toward family and country.
The report recounts Louisburg’s 1758 siege and capture by British forces, tied to Pitt and King George II, and notes later events including personnel rescue efforts for Fellin and Throne. It describes drilling progress, chamber conditions, and planned hospital transfer by helicopter as officials monitor medical tests and morale.
George F. Moore aged 34 of 111 Dewey Street Bennington was fined 25 dollars by Police Justice Robert K. Shiland after being stopped on Mechanic Street Hoosick Falls for driving without a license. Bennington police reported the car owner Louis Leader of 111 Dewey Street said Moore had stolen the vehicle. Leader later did not pursue charges.
Vermont religious groups urge immediate congressional action to end racial inequality and support the March on Washington aims. Bus convoys from Burlington Manchester and Bennington coordinate with leaders, while some senator meetings are canceled in line with national policy.
Historian Bradford Smith of Shaftsbury is resting comfortably at Putnam Memorial Hospital after surgery on Friday. His wife Marianne says he is not yet ready for visitors. Smith writes the weekly Small World column for The Banner and hopes to resume submissions without interruption.
Town Treasurer Michael J. Hogan Jr. reminds sewer patrons that 1963 bills are due by Saturday August 31 with a 10 percent penalty after. Gold Star Mothers meet at 7:30 p.m. at VFW rooms. Greater Bennington Women's Bowling holds first open meeting at Molly Stark School 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Agnes Rockwood enjoys a Florida South Carolina vacation. Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary meets 8 p.m. Tuesday at VFW rooms. Council of Administration set for September 15 in St. Johnsbury with National President Lillian Campbell. Bennington Elementary and Cora B. Whitney School registration for new students on Tuesday. Office hours 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Jean W. Ratelle, Seaman Apprentice USN, is the son of Mr and
Buddhists worldwide attend the Perahera festival in Kandy Sri Lanka with a tooth relic carried in a gilded casket. Mrs. Donat J. Ratelle aboard USS Canberra marked the ship's 20th year of service and the 50th anniversary of Canberra, Australia, with a Kennedy message of friendship. The Canberra, in the Sixth Fleet, is named after HMAS Canberra sunk in 1942. Towne Beauty Salon closes August 26 reopen September 3.
The noon report shows Dow Jones industrials at 725.67 up 2.53, railroads at 175.62 down 0.19, utilities at 144.39 down 0.02, and the composite average at 261.54 with a total sales figure of 2,200,000.
The Shaftsbury Prudential Committee appoints Charles Becker known as The Big Whip to be fire chief replacing Ed ward Chabanovich who resigned for a South Carolina job Becker returns from retirement after ten years in the post His first call came Sunday night to Myers property end of village overpass where two outbuildings were set ablaze and one could not be saved Police are investigating arson as state police take over the case
A hospital notice lists admissions at Putnam Hospital on Sunday August 25, naming patients from Manchester Depot Wilmington Bennington North Bennington Arlington Hoosick Falls and nearby areas. The entry also reports newborns to several local families including Wilkinson Lohnes Hunt and other births on August 24 25 and surrounding dates.
Alfred J. Beauchamp announced S S Whitney Dickey as Bennington area chair with John S McCormick Jr for Manchester and Harvey L Morash for Poultney. The campaign runs fall to fund next year’s budget with advance gifts starting Sept 15 and general solicitations Oct 6.
Municipal Court released John R. Hurley on $500 bail after he pleaded not guilty to destroying his former wife Doreen Hurley s door at 237 Beech St. Atty Reuben Levin represented him. Benson and others faced various charges with pre sentence and fines in the day s proceedings.
Donald Pray, 20, of Bennington is to be picked up by Bennington and Hoosick Falls police on a fugitive warrant. He is charged with operating a motor vehicle without a license after a Sunday arrest by Hoosick Falls police. A 1956 Chevrolet was reported stolen from Wilson Ford and license plates from Pray’s father were used. A second youth was in the car but released pending investigation.
Thant cited two major events beyond his report: the August 5 Moscow nuclear treaty signing and the June 20 Geneva agreement linking Moscow and Washington by direct teletype. He urged that the United Nations can reduce tensions and seek peaceful solutions amid Sarawak joining Malaysia and other regional difficulties.
Erwin Strickland Jennings 65 president of Jennings Bros. Silver Mfrs Bridgeport Conn died Sunday in Bennington after residing in East Dorset since 1953. He was a Yale graduate WWI veteran Rotary district governor Masonic Bodies and member of local clubs. Leo Robert Robbins 49 of South Londonderry died at home after a short illness with two daughters and a sister surviving. Funeral Feb in South Londonderry Baptist Church and Riverside Cemetery. Helen Guerin Bedard 67 of Hoosick Falls died at Health Center after a long illness. She leaves husband and four children plus siblings and ten grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set for Hoosick Falls and Church of the Immaculate Conception.
Viet Nam Lodge residence prompt to curb student rallies against demonstrations. Government radio urges calm and urges regional neighbors to resist Communist schemes. Diem and Nhu frame crisis as political, not religious, while Buddhists face detentions near Tan Son Nhut Airport.
Tansitor Electronics Inc. slowed its electronics production and laid off workers last Friday with notices to employees. A company spokesman said the reductions were temporary and tied to a slow period, with hopes for a pickup in the industry.
Funeral services for Mrs Lula Abbey were held at 326 School St and St Francis de Sales Church after a long illness. The Rt Rev Msgr Francis B Flanagan celebrated the Solemn High Mass with deacon Rev Anthony Brackett and subdeacon Rev Richard McGowan. Bearers and honorary bearers included James Tierney and others. Burial was in St Marys Cemetery Middleville with committal prayers. Out of town relatives attended from multiple states and towns.
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