Obituary for Mrs. Alice Sherwin Streeter of Manchester Center
Mrs. Alice Sherwin Streeter 80 native of Manchester Center died Friday morning at Putnam Memorial Hospital in Bennington. Born Sunderland May 14, 1884 to William and Myrtie Sherwin, she lived in Manchester until her 1918 marriage to Dr. Fred Streeter. The couple later lived in Central Islip and Rochester, N.Y. where he led Rochester State Hospital. After his 1937 death she resided in Queen City Park Burlington. Survived by sister in law Mrs. Floyd Sherwin, Arlington, two nephews and several cousins. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday Brewster Funeral Home Manchester Center. Rev. Godfrey Parker officiant. Burial Factory Point Cemetery Center. Visitation Saturday 7–9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Alice Sherwin Streeter
Manchester Center
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington
Sunderland
William
Myrtie
Mattison) Sherwin
Fred Streeter
Islip
L.1
N.Y
Rochester
Streeter
Factory Point
Bohne Teaches Rotarians About the Skies
Paul Bohne, Bennington weather observer and astronomy educator, spoke at the Rotary luncheon about cloud formations illustrated with color slides. He noted elementary students’ interest in meteorology and astronomy and urged a permanent planetarium or observatory for area schools.
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Paul Bohne
Bennington
Bohne
Funeral for Buel W Weeks Held at Mahar and Son
Well attended funeral for Buel Weeks a long time restaurateur who died unexpectedly at Putnam Memorial Hospital was held at Mahar and Son Funeral Home. Rev H Glenn Payne officiated with bearers Homer LaBarge Arthur Briggs James E Hogan William Fox James Cleminson and Edward Silver Sr. Elks members gave a service at the home. Interment follows at Park Lawn Cemetery in spring. Relatives join friends from Bridgeport Conn Ise land N Y Framingham and Waletham Mass. Rutland UPI Vermont judges urge a medium security prison for youthful offenders recommending Windsor as site and a $3 million facility to be considered by the 1965 Legislature. A $3.25 million bond bill previously failed to reach the House floor.
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Buel
Buster) W. Weeks
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
H. Glenn Payne
First Baptist Church
Homer LaBarge
Arthur Briggs
James E. Hogan
William Fox
James Cleminson
Edward Silver Sr
BPO Elks
Mr. Weeks
Francis Corbett
John Ahearn
Charles Boyle
Esquire
David Mercier
Park Lawn Cemetery
Bridgeport
Rutland
UPI
Vermont Municipal Judges Association
Windsor
Vermont Institutions Department
Steelworkers Demands Shock Nation's Industry
USW unveiled its most extensive wage policy demands, prompting officials across the steel sector to express shock. The 170 member Wage Policy Committee approved the package, slated for joint industry bargaining on December 15, and seeks substantial wage gains, total job security, and full dignity on the job.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
United Steelworkers
USW
R. Conrad Cooper
U.S. Steel Corp
Governors split on Burch issue and steel talks shift
Governors including Reed Volpe and Hatfield urged coordinated action on Burch while debating how to respond.amid stalemate, Love and Scranton lead subcommittees on party leadership as USW talks with Big 11 steel producers and president Johnson face wage and price pressures.
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New York
John H. Reed
Maine
John A. Volpe
Massachusetts
Colorado
John A. Love
Pennsylvania
William Scranton
Michigan
George Romney
Burch
USW
David J. McDonald
McDonald
Johnson
New Year's party plans and lodge notes at Moose Club
The Moose Club outlines New Year's Eve plans with a 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. party featuring Burt Rockwood and orchestra, a lavish smorgasbord, and a free buffet on New Year's Day for attendees. The next lodge meeting is December 9 at 8 p.m. The article also covers steel industry earnings, USW wage policy, and looming contract talks ahead of the February 9 quadrennial election.
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Burt Rockwood
USW
Vermont factory worker earns record weekly salary
The Vermont Department of Employment Security said average weekly pay for factory workers was 101.05 dollars in September and October, a new state record. Commissioner Stella B. Hackel highlighted the milestone as evidence of improving factory wages in the state.
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Montpelier
API
Vermont
State Department of Employment Security
Stella B. Hackel
Bennington PTA Plans December Meeting on Union High School
The Bennington High School PTA will meet December 15 at 7:30 pm in the Bennington all purpose room for an informal discussion of the proposed union high school. Marian Taylor, Marian Cummings, and John Morrissey will attend representing the union board and Bennington Village. Readers may send questions about the union school to Lester Jipp. Local note mentions visits and travel between Bennington and White Plains.
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Bennington High School
PTA
Bendi
Union High School
Marian Taylor
Union School Board
Marian Cummings
John P. Morrissey
Bennington Village
Union Board
Postecard
Lester Jipp
Bennington Municipal Court Hears Traffic Violations
In a Friday session, Noreen Shores of Manchester Depot pleaded guilty to speeding on U.S. 7 near Dorset Nov 23 and was fined 15 dollars plus costs by Judge George M. Fienberg. Ada E. Schermerhorn, 17, of North Bennington, through counsel, pleaded guilty to driving without a license.
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Bennington
Noreen Shores
Manchester Depot
U.S. 7
Dorset
George M. Fienberg
Ada E. Schermerhorn
North Bennington
Fienberg
Anthony M. Sarkis
North Adams
Mass
Searsburg
Edward J. Garrett Jr
New Lebanon
N.Y
College Road
Benjamin D. Gilbert
Stamford
Conn
Pitkin Urges Fewer Vermont School Districts
Goddard College President Royce S. Pitkin called for reducing Vermont public school districts to let superintendents focus on curriculum. He backed Gov Hoff 1964 plan to consolidate districts and urged returning federal funds as unrestricted school aid, while other local court notes covered traffic fines and a county jail sentence for a non-deliberate offense.
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Plainfield
UPI
Goddard College
Royce S. Pitkin
Vermont
Pitkin
Philip H. Hoff
Hoff
Tax Cut Not Enough for Rate Drop in Vermont
Cree chairman of Central Vermont Public Service Corp says federal income tax cuts fail to provide enough money to lower consumer rates. Albert A. Cree notes added revenues from the tax cut total about $50,000 a year, largely offset by power transmission costs. Green Mountain Power Corp. plans a $200,000 rate reduction for farm and industrial customers next year, but Cree argues the CVPS revenue base of $15 million makes the tax gain negligible for rate cuts.
Industrial Mishaps Claim Two Lives In Vermont
In November two persons were killed in industrial accidents and 974 suffered non fatal injuries. The Vermont Department of Industrial Relations said Thursday the year totals reach 16 deaths and about 700 more non fatal accidents, totaling nearly 2.85 million in costs.
Postal Volume To Hit Record With Pekalski Appeal
Postmaster Stanley J. Pekalski forecasts a record high Christmas mail volume with over 12 billion pieces expected in December. He credits public cooperation and early mailing, urges use of ZIP Codes, secure wrapping, and correct inside and outside addresses to speed processing and reduce damage across USPS facilities and transportation networks.
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Stanley J. Pekalski
Post Office
Bennington
Pekcalski
Pekalski
Area Men Found Innocent Of Fish Charges
In Brattleboro Municipal Court three Bennington area residents were found not guilty after a jury trial on charges of taking more than 12 brook trout in one day. Gordon Kenyon of North Bennington Harry A. Orell of Williams town and Ted S. Bozek of Hoosick Falls were charged July 25 in Stratton by Game Warden Wayne D Rowell. The state's case was led by Deputy State's Attorney Kenneth Fisher Jr with defense by John P Morrissey.
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Brattleboro
Bennington
Gordon Kenyon
North Bennington
Harry A. Orell
Williamstown
Ted S. Bozek
Hoosick Falls
Stratton
Wayne D. Rowell
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Jax
Main
Jewelers & Silversmiths
Main St
Bennington, Vt
Buel W. Weeks
Mark Hatfield
Oregon
National Committee
Montana
Tim Babcock
Smylie
I. W. Abel
Moose
First National Stores
North Bennington Road
Bennington, Vermont
Finast
W. T. Grant CO
Bennington Briefs
Thomas A. Ginter
White Plains
Diana Scott
Robert Murphys
Lincoln St
Murphys
Ginters
Better Tv, Inc
First Methodist Church
Sourcliff Nursing Home
Campbell Nursing Home
HE Bennington Banner
Bennington Banner
The
Banner Publishing Corporation
United Press International
U.S
Kristma
Voquita
Hotel Putnam Bldg
Colonial Shopping Ctr
Williamstown, Mass
Main Street
Mr. Whitney
Carrolls
Drysdale’s
Adams Clothes Shop
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