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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1974
Page
3
Interview recaps E D Nixon Montgomery civil rights activities from early life through bus boycott and NAACP leadership. Nixon describes early desegregation battles, Roosevelt connections, USO lounge push, Rosa Parks arrest impact, and confrontations with violence, including courthouse crowding and Klan threats.
Three families with four to six children each remain in violation after a December 1 deadline at Bell Trailer Park on Houghton Lane. Selectman Peter R. Donovan said attempts to relocate them to Ponderosa Trailer Park in Pownal collapsed, leaving the trio as the last residents in the park ordered closed by Bennington Superior Court. Efforts by officials and private parties to house them have failed as trailers parks in the area refuse due to family size.
The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 1332 met on November 26 for a covered dish supper with the junior girl unit, which helped during Poppy Days. Guests included Martha Ann Morse and others. Joyce Leonard received a surprise gift, and each Poppy Girl got a locket. Co chairs were Helen Garvie and Edna Bruso. The group approved gifts for Josephine Colvin and Janet Allen. The kiddies Christmas party is set for December 14 at the VFW Hall from 1 to 4 p.m.. sign up by December 8. The next meeting is December 10 at 7:30 p.m.
The Bennington Opportunity Council lists people available for odd jobs including holiday housecleaning and appliance care with contact 442-9519. Donations of used toys for needy families are accepted at the Food Stamp office, 310 Main St., by Dec. 16. hours 9 to 4, Monday through Friday. A Snowball Bazaar is set for Dec. 6 at Second Congregational Church with lunch at 11:30. Gail's Beauty Boutique at 449 Main St offers 20 percent off on Tue and Wed. ADV. Napolitano's Pizzeria at 165 Ben Mont open midweek evenings. hours posted. There are local discussions about a park eviction and delays, with officials noting court deadlines and possible actions against three families over sewage concerns.
The Vermont Supreme Court upheld that using a flashlight to spot wild animals is illegal. Two defendants, Watters and Racine, face trial for intent to spot deer after a lower court dismissal. Justice Daley dissented, warning the ruling could criminalize mere spotting without intent to shoot.
Rep elect Norris Hoyt of Norwich argues a simple land use tax plan may replace a complicated model. The proposal would set open space appraisal at about 75 dollars per acre while officials debate use value taxation for farmland and forestland. Vermont groups favor the idea but anticipate unlikely legislative action this year.
Funeral services for Ball L Lyons of the East Road Bennington were held Tuesday afternoon at Mahar Son Funeral Home with Rev Richard Campbell officiating. The Bennington Rural Fire Department paid respects Monday evening, Lyons a former member. Burial in White Chapel Cemetery with committal prayers.
Senator Herbert G. Ogden of Windsor County proposes a bill for preferential balloting where voters pick a first and second choice in three candidate races. If no majority arises, third place is dropped and second choices determine a majority winner, an approach used in Australia.
A Well Baby Clinic sponsored by Bennington Home Health Agency and the state Department of Health along with United Counseling Service will be held December 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church on Hillside Street Bennington. The free clinic offers complete preventive health screening for area preschoolers and appointments may be made by calling Betsy Yung at 442-5429.
International Fellowship Inc invites families to share their homes with a high school student from abroad. For details write to Suite 825 Genesee Building Buffalo NY 14202 or call 716 653 6712. Collect calls accepted to the placement director.
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