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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1961

Page

3

Troop 53 BSA Names Committee and Patrol Leaders

The Troop Committee of Troop 53 Boy Scouts organized at the Second Congregational Church with Floyd Rice as chairman. Members include Louis Levin and Robert Wilson Transportation. Kenneth Gile banquet and advancement. Carroll Kilnen Joseph Lechant camping. Fred Grant institutional rep and meeting place. Gerald Stowel Webelow chairman. Fred Fuller Laurence Leonard. Frank Farrar, etc. Patrols Screaming Hawks, Broken Arrow, Iroquois and Catamounts list their patrol leaders and members. winter trip to Camp Woodford planned in February. several committee members to attend.

Boy Scouts Second Congregational Church Floyd Rice Louis Levin Robert Wilson Kenneth Gile Carroll Killen Joseph Lechant Alfred Arnold Ralph Mavilla Fred Fuller Laurence Leonard Fred Grant Frank Farrar Webelow Gerald Stowel Larry Littlefield Kendall Adams Camp Woodford Stowel Webelows John Spencer James Shoemaker Philip Wilson James Harrington Chris Howe Mark Zareski David Peterson Charles Watson William Garrison John Koier James Betts

Kennedy Begins Four Day National Flight to New York and Miami

President Kennedy starts a four day trip from New York to Florida, meeting National Football Hall of Fame inductees, addressing the National Association of Manufacturers in New York, and speaking to the AFL-CIO and Young Democrats in Miami Beach. He plans Bermuda talks with Prime Minister Macmillan and trips to Colombia and Venezuela in December.

AION Kennedy New York National Football Hall of Fame National Airport National Association of Manufacturers Afl-Cio Young Democrats Miami Beach Washington New York-Florida White House Harold Macmillan Bermuda Colombia Venezuela National Football Foundation Yesteryear Dwight D. Eisenhower Herbert Hoover Congress U.S

Five Day Forecast for New England Regions

The U S Weather Bureau predicts five days from Tuesday to Saturday with temperatures 2 to 10 degrees above normal in Northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Turning colder Tuesday and Friday, warmer Thursday. Precipitation expected 0.2 to 0.7 inches as showers on Tuesday Thursday and more general rain Saturday. Tea quality note mentions altitudes 3000 to 7000 feet affecting leaf size and flavor.

Boston U.S. Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Bennington CAP Open House Honors 20th Anniversary

The Bennington Civil Air Patrol squadron hosts an open house at the State Armory to mark CAP’s 20th anniversary. Lt Col Edward Hodges and Col Duane Benham will present awards to about 22 cadets among 55 members. The event features displays, films, guest speaker Vassily Samsonov, and showcases radio gear, ambulances, and mobile emergency equipment.

Bennington Squadron Civil Air Patrol CAP State Armory Civil Defense Bennington Duane Benham Edward Hodges USAF Vassily Samsonov Sprague Electric Co North Adams Mass Fource

Cootie Notes Regular Meeting With Christmas Party

The auxiliary to Green Mountain Pup Tent 2 of the Military Order of Cooties at VFW 1332 holds a Thursday club room gathering on Main Street with a 6 30 covered dish supper. Frances Hunt and Neva LaCroix chair the event a Christmas party follows and members are asked to bring gifts for their secret pal. Dues are due January 1.

Green Mountain Military Order of Cooties VFW Main Street Frances Hunt Neva LaCroix

Twist contest in Freedom Hall New Year’s Eve

William H. King will sponsor the first national Twist contest at Freedom Hall on New Year’s Eve. Several hundred contestants are expected and about 15,000 spectators are anticipated for the event in Louisville Kentucky.

Louisville Freedom Hall William H. King

Pleasant Surprise Birth in Kane During Deer Hunt

Mr and Mrs Lewis Signorella of Tarentum went hunting Monday near Kane Pa. Mrs Signorella 31 was rushed to Kane Community Hospital where she gave birth to a baby boy.

Kane, Pa Lewis Signorella Tarentum Signorella Kane Community Hospital

Miss Hess Engaged To Dwight L Herrmann

Mrs Worrall Hess Sr of Flora Dell Tomah announces the engagement of their daughter Leslye Gail to Dwight L Herrmann son of Dr and Mrs Leo B Herrmann of Bennington VI Miss Hess attended the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Mr Herrmann is a graduate of The Choate School Wesleyan University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute A February wedding is planned.

Tomah Wis

Juvenile Delinquency Panel at Bennington PTA Meeting

Bennington High School hosts a Wednesday 8 p.m. PTA meeting in the auditorium chaired by Mrs. Arthur Taylor. Municipal Court Judge Eugene Clark leads a panel on Juvenile Delinquency with Judge Clark, State's Attorney John Burgess, Probation Officer Daniel Holland, and Horst Rodies of United Counseling Service. Each panelist has five minutes to present, followed by audience questions.

Bennington High School Arthur Taylor Eugene Clark Eugene V. Clark John A. Burgess Daniel Holland United Counseling Service Horst E. Rodies

Transfers in Bennington Real Estate Week of Nov 22 29

Town Clerk records show four transfers. Annabelle Matheson and Edith Hutchinson sell to Marjorie Merrill on Branch Street. Frieda Margolin sells to First Methodist Church on Jefferson Avenue. Luther Reed and Hazel Reed transfer to Luther Reed Jr and Jo Anna Reed in the Brooklyn District. Ralph Niles and Howard Niles and Barbara Brenneman and Lois Devoid sell to Edna Merrill on Putnam Street.

Mary Hodeck Annabelle Matheson Edith C. Hutchinson Bennington Majorie S. Merrill Branch Street Frieda Margolin First Methodist Church of Jefferson Avenue Luther J Hazel Reed Luther J. Reed Jr Jo Anna Reed Brooklyn Ralph F. Niles Howard P. Niles Rensselaer N.Y Barbara N. Brenneman Saugus Mass Lois N. Devoid Salisbury Edna S. Merrill Putnam Street

Kennedy Extends Ban on Cuban Sugar Embargo

President Kennedy extended the U S embargo on Cuban sugar until June 30, extending a ban that would have ended December 31. White House spokesman Pierre Salinger said the action was not linked to Fidel Castro’s recent remarks. Ike previously blocked Cuban sugar imports starting in 1960, with the United States having purchased about 3.5 million tons before.

Washington Kennedy U.S Cuba White House Pierre Salinger Castro Salinger Dwight D. Eisenhower Congress United States

Lo Piccolo Joins UCS Staff as Psychiatric Social Worker

Joseph LoPiccolo Jr. 27 of Boston assumed duties yesterday as a psychiatric social worker with United Counseling Services of Bennington. A Boston English High School and Boston College alumnus, he holds a BS 1956 and MSW 1958. He served in USAF and has training at the University of Illinois. He and his wife Angela and two children reside at 127 Putnam St.

United Counseling Services of Bennington Joseph LoPiccolo Jr Boston U.S. Air Force Boston English High School LoPiccolo Boston College Boston College School of Social Work Veterans Administration Hospital Brockton Mass VA Mental Hygiene Clinic Lowell Boston Catholic Family Counseling Service Medical Service Corps USAF Chanute Air Force Base Rantoul, Ill University of Illinois National Association of Social Workers The Academy of Certified Social Workers Angela Joseph Gregory Putnam St

Vermont Women's Clubs Announce Fine Arts Contest

The Vermont Federation of Women's Clubs launches its annual Fine Arts Literature contest with classes in poetry light verse short story articles and encouragement. Eligible federated clubwomen may submit multiple entries per class prizes awarded for top entries and honorable mentions as judges near May in St Albans.

Vermont Federation of Women’s Clubs James Hearne Townshend Helen Hartness Flanders VFWC Hearne West River St. Albans

Children’s Aid Fund Drive Under Way In Vermont

The Vermont Children’s Aid Society fund drive starts in Bennington with Robert B. Condon as local chairman. Directors viewed the agency office at 72 Hungerford Terrace and met staff in Burlington. Dr William Ayres spoke on psychiatric consultation. Dr Bennett C Douglass presided over the meeting and committee assignments were made.

Vermont Children’s Aid Society Bennington Robert B. Condon Burlington Hungerford Terrace William Ayres Boston Judge Baker Guidance Center

Episcopal Bishop John T. Dallas Dies at 81

The Rt. Rev. John T. Dallas, 81, retired Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire, died in a Manchester hospital after a lengthy illness. Services will be held at St. Pauls Church. Born Waterbury Conn, he was ordained in 1908 and served at St Johns Waterbury Taft School Watertown. He led St Thomas Hanover and St Pauls Boston before his 1926 consecration as bishop.

Manchester N.H John T. Dallas New Hampshire St. Paul’s Church Waterbury Conn St. John’s Episcopal Church Taft School Watertown St. Thomas Church Hanover St. Paul’s Cathedral Boston

Flynn declines to confirm CPUSA head role in legal fight

Elizabeth Gurley Flynn refuses to state if she remains national chairman of the Communist party of the USA while noting she will keep party membership. The party faces indictment for failing to register as an arm of the Soviet Union. Flynn, 70, urges older leaders to step aside for new blood during a The Worker rally in New York.

New York Elizabeth Gurley Flynn Communist Party of the U.S.A Soviet Union the Worker Miss Flynn

State CD Head Criticizes Lack of U S Guidance

Vermont civil defense official William B. Franke said federal guidance is lacking and will come in time. He notes the main challenge in a nuclear attack would be relocating evacuees from eastern and southern metropolitan areas. Governor Keyser ordered a daylong briefing with 14 state department heads.

Montpelier Vermont Navy William B. Franke Rutland Keyser State Department

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Troop 53 BSA Screaming Hawks Paul Garrison Jeff Berquith Walter Hall Dick Farrar David Pratt Bruce Banulus William Carnivan Broken Arrow Dan Schultz Lloyd Killen John Goyette Flip Wilson Steve Schultz Doug Marsden Richard Leonard John Grassette Norman White Francis Morin William Tudor Bruce Fuller Steve Mattison Steve Crawford John Mayhew Charles Harvey J.F.K Fla Louis W. West Hudson Harold Field John F. McHugh Cootie Salem’s Super Market Main St Miss Hess D. L. Herrmann Pres. Kennedy Lo Piccolo UCS Bennington, VI Paul Newman Joanne Woodward Sidney Poitier Paris Louis Armstrong Gregory Peck David Niven Anthony Quinn Dunhams Furniture, Inc Elm St Children’s Aid Fund DON Cossack Vodka Allen SAN Gil Ru Vodka M. S. Walker, Inc Warren J. Perkins Nationwide Insurance Prospect Orga Ationwide Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company Columbus, Ohio
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