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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1962

Page

10

Raynolds Endorses Medicare Bill in Vermont Campaign Speech

Democratic candidate Raynolds urged support for the King-Anderson Javits Medicare plan at a Bennington Free Library talk, arguing it is a conservative, prepaid insurance approach funded by payroll taxes. He contrasted it with Kerr Mills and urged voter backing amid debates on public works and social welfare.

Raynolds Harold Ron Raynolds Pomfret U.S Vermont Bennington Free Library Bennington County Kerr- Mills King-Anderson Kerr-Mills _ bill Kerr-Mills F. Ray Keyser Philip H. Hoff Burlington

Perry Mason Shifts to Thursday Night Slot

The TV series Perry Mason moves from Saturday to Thursday starting September 27. Producer Gail Patrick Jackson says the move is like changing neighborhoods but will keep old fans while attracting new ones. The article notes Mason's strong audience on CBS and mentions Erle Stanley Gardner's continuing influence.

Perry Mason CBS Attorney Gail Patrick Jackson

Bennington Church Groups Plan Meetings and Summer School Talks

The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Summer School highlights to be shared by Mrs Paul Crane Mrs George Jepson and Miss Helen Atwell. Rosary Altar Society to receive monthly Communion at 8 a m Mass. Bennington Area YMCA Executive Committee to meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m to act on items before Sept 18 board meeting. Bennington Garage closed from this evening until Tuesday morning.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service of The Methodist Church Poultney Paul Crane George Jepson Helen Atwell Circle V Fred Butler Rosary Altar Society St. Francis de Sales Bennington Area YMCA

Italy’s television literacy drive educates thousands

Rome reports a State Television Network program called It’s Never Too Late has drawn about 100000 diploma winners. The third year totals over 50000 pupils at 2154 listening points with a 77 percent average promotion rate. Children and shutins also study, including inmates.

Rome UPI Italy Promo Ministry of Education

West Coast Fires Now Under Control

Firefighters moved to mop up two mountain brush fires north of Los Angeles after containing one and gaining control of the other. Moist ocean winds aided progress as operations continued Thursday night.

West Coast Los Angeles

Berlin disaster victims linger in hospitals and homes

Three Berlin victims remain hospitalized or under care after the July 25 propane truck explosion. John J. Brazie Jr. is in Albany Medical Center in critical but improving condition, while Mary Goodermore Brazie, 18, died in the blast. Others from Berlin and nearby towns are listed among the injured and deceased.

Berlin Bennington Albany Putnam Memorial Hospittal John Feathers John J. Brazie Jr Albany Medical Center Frank Marco Donna Wager Baby Brazie Mary Goodermore Brazie Joseph E. Sourcliffe Sr Rosalee Loker Victoria Loker Kenneth McCumber Mabel Wager Dorothy Moses Robert McLucas Pomeroy Pa

Johnson Attacks Meyer in Brattleboro Editorial Clash

In a Brattleboro Reformer critique Johnson says a state referendum would back the proposed legislation and accuses Meyer of unfair labor treatment. He cites Meyer’s 1960 vote against federal defense funding, defends deficit spending for defense, and labels Meyer as aligned with splinter groups harming national security.

Brattleboro Johnson Meyer

Dawson City Decay Attracts Tourists For Klondike Appeal

In Yukon, Dawson City lures visitors with rugged relic charm from the 1898 gold rush era. A $750,000 festival investment has revived key sites including the Palace Grand Theater and the S S Keno sternwheeler hotel, while government and locals aim for lasting appeal.

Yukon Robert Service Dawson City Dawson City Festival Foundation Palace Grand Theater Arizona Charlie Meadows S. S. Keno

Thieves Take $500 In Open Safe Overnight Break-In

In South Woodbury Vermont thieves unlocked a door and stole 500 dollars from an open safe in a store owned by John Thorpe who also leased the building to the town clerk. A cash register taken earlier was found outside the store unopened.

South Woodbury John Thorpe

Mr Clean Goes to War in Training Bomb Test

In Salisbury England a soapflake bomb described as a nuclear detergent burst into a mushroom cloud during a military drill. The device weighs 25 pounds of explosive with soapflake packs and waste oil, used to simulate nuclear warfare in maneuvers.

Salisbury England

Holden Probes Report on Proposed Two-System Highway Network

Vermont Highway Commissioner Russell A. Holden says he has forwarded an interim study on a simplified two-system highway network to the legislative committee. The report explores eliminating the state-aid road system and reforming the 6.5 cent gas tax distribution, with one third for maintenance, as reforms to be reviewed by next session.

Holden

Mrs F T Frelinghuysen Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Fred Theodore Frelinghuysen 79 a Manchester resident since 1946 died at home after a long illness born March 25 1884 in New York City Her husband a retired New York lawyer is among survivors She is survived by two daughters Mrs Albert B Dewey Washington and Mrs George C Rand Oyster Bay two grandchildren and two great grandchildren The funeral Saturday at 2 30 p m in St John s Chapel with Rev Robert Clayton officiating Burial in Dellwood Cemetery

Manchester Fredrik Theodore Frelinghuysen Katharine Kendall New York New York City Chester A. Arthur Albert B. Dewey Washington George C. Rand Oyster Bay N.Y St. John’s Chapel Robert Clayton Zion Episcopal Church Dellwood Cemetery

Obituary of Albert V. McDermott Arlington resident

Albert V McDermott 66 of 118 Rollin St died Thursday night at Putnam Memorial Hospital after a two week stay He was born June 17 1896 in Arlington and lived on Rollin Street for 30 years He worked at the old Cooper plant and Village Cemetery He was a member of Bennnington Aerie F C Eagles He married Margaret Schnurr on March 2 1917 She died in February 1960 Surviving are a daughter Doris Devlin two grandchildren and a sister Helen Stewart Funeral services will be at Gibney Haynes and Kane Funeral Home Saturday at 2 pm Burial at Park Lawn Cemetery.

Albert Volney McDermott Rollin St Putnam Memorial Hospital Arlington James and Alice (Burgess) McDermott McDermott Cooper Village Rollin Street Bennington Aerie F. C. Eagles Margaret Schnurr Patrick Doris) Devlin River Street Helen Stewart North Adams Mass Gibney, Haynes and Kane Funeral Park Lawn Cemetery

Funeral services for Philip DeBlock Arlington

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home for Philip DeBlock with Reverend Charles W. Grande officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Arlington. Bearers were Achie Hess Roy Cole Ray Little and Leon Niles all from Arlington. Relatives and friends attended from New Jersey and nearby communities.

Arlington Philip DeBlock Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home Charles W. Grande Federated Church Evergreen Cemetery Achie Hess Roy Cole Ray Little Leon Niles New Jersey

Loveland Sentenced for Careless Driving and Hit Run

Municipal Court Judge Waldon Holden sentenced Edward M. Loveland 23 of Cleveland Avenue Shaftsbury to 60 days in county jail after he pled guilty to careless and negligent driving resulting in an accident and leaving the scene. Avery 24 of Manchester Depot pleaded guilty to driving while license suspended and got 30 days. Brian L. Hill 17 of Manchester Depot pled guilty to careless driving and was fined 50 dollars. A recess was called. later results will appear in Saturday's Banner.

Edward M. Loveland Cleveland Avenue Shaftsbury Loveland Waldo Holden Charles H. Avery Manchester Depot Brian L. Hill Holden

Autos Collide on Main Street Leaves Minor Damage

Two cars received slight damage in a 5 15 p.m. Thursday collision on Main Street. P E Richmond of BenMont Ave driving a 1956 Chevrolet stopped to turn and was hit from behind by Burton P Wor thington of Mechanic Street North Bennington according to Bennington Village Police.

Main Street Bennington Village P. E. Richmond BenMont Ave Burton P. Worthington Mechanic Street North Bennington Richmond

Bovine Walks Into Car on Vermont Route 9

A one year old cow was struck by a 1960 Ford station wagon on Vermont 9 in Bennington at 4 25 p m. The animal owned by Keith E Watkin of West Road Bennington suffered a broken leg while being led along the roadside. The driver Wilfred La Flamme 79 said the cow darted into the road and could not be avoided. About 120 dollars damage was caused to the car. The incident remains under investigation.

Vermont 9 Bennington Keith E. Watkin West Road Wilfred LaFlamme LaFlamme

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