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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1968
Page
12
James Finneran, Local Affairs Director, may remain with Gov elect Deane Davis in the post handling federal and local affairs. He also leads the Vermont Housing Authority and had earlier submitted resignation to Davis but agreed to stay through the transition. Finneran presented his budget request during a routine budget hearing.
Barry Purdy of Burgess Road was seriously hurt in a November 29 auto crash on North Benning ton Road. He remains in intensive care at Putnam Memorial Hospital awaiting facial and leg surgeries. He has facial fractures teeth damage a broken leg a broken arm and a back injury and is expected to be confined for some time.
The group discussed adopting a housing code to improve safety and health with Cornell citing citizen support and Pinsker warning landlords may pressure tenants by claiming rents will triple. Rev Abernethy supported HOME backing Beech Court and public education efforts. Mallory urged clergy to coordinate publicity while trustees offered to assist. Shields praised progress but questioned the timetable for low rent housing.
The WOTM initiation was held Wednesday with three co workers enrolled Patricia Andrews Mildred Norris and Jane Mayer Chapter night featured Mathilda Quackenbush social welfare speaker Claire O Leary discussed Foster Homes A question and answer session followed A surprise gift went to Mildred Houran Co workers are asked to bring gifts for the sunshine basket Christmas party scheduled for Wednesday Dec 18 at 6 30 p m Marion Charest and Mary Hier are co chairmen Co workers should bring a $1 gift for exchange A child 16 inch tricycle will be given away Saturday Dec 21 Recorder Jean Jewett asks co workers to contact her for jewelry and pound cans of Kathryn Reich candy
Timothy Cumm son of Mrs Edith Cumm of Willows Trailer Court Bennington has graduated from a U S Air Force technical school at Sheppard AFB Texas trained as an aircraft mechanic and assigned to Myrtle Beach AFB S C He is Mt Anthony Union High School graduate His father Victor Cumm resides at 113 Dewey St Davis was unavailable for comment on a possible job offer for Finneran In related matters Banking and Insurance Commissioner James Hunt hopes to decide his future by week’s end He seeks a pro forma resignation to Davis and may stay on for a Washington job with HUD Davis plans an afternoon news conference to announce the appointment of either his tax or administration commissioner or both.
Vermont Attorney General James L. Oakes ruled that former federal Power Commissioner Charles Ross cannot serve as chair of the Vermont Water Resources Board because his status on the International Joint Commission bars him from state posts. The constitution forbids holding offices created by Congress for profit or trust. Hoff said he may name a successor from several candidates, with an announcement likely in a few days.
Gerry Kaplan a Bennington College senior will present a concert on Wednesday at 8 15 p m in the Carriage Barn The free event features Bach Bartok and Calabro preludes with an improvisation Edward youve gone and left no forwarding address performed with Leslie Berg flute and Gail Swinnerton clarinet
Mrs. Jacqui Starkey a master’s candidate in art at Bennington College exhibits a group of her paintings in a one woman show from December 10 to 18 in the New Gallery at the Carriage Barn. The public is invited. The New Gallery hours are 1 to 5 daily.
The annual New Year’s Eve ball will be held Tuesday December 31 at the K of C Hall with a 7:30 pm smorgasbord and dancing from 9 pm. The Highlighters six piece band will provide music. Favors novelties and balloons will be offered and refreshments available. Tickets are limited to members until December 20, then open to guests. Buy from council officers Edwin Maroney or Gerald E. Morrissey or Harry Hurley. Charles Holden is general chairman.
Admissions include Todd Maddox of Bennington. Discharges list Mrs Sandra Hewitt and her son of Petersburg New York Harriet Barrows of Dorset and Etta Belle Cole of Arlington.
Bennington Village Fire Department will spray Christmas trees with a fire retardant solution as a public service. Trees will be treated at the Hook and Ladder rooms on Saf ford Street on Sunday December 15 from 1 to 5 pm and on December 21 and 22 from 9 am to 5 pm. No charge for the service.
Under instructor Gordon Sweet, fourteen boys and one girl finished a four week hunter safety course at the YMCA. The group learned gun respect, safe handling in the woods, and hunting etiquette, with names including Edward Kalinowski, David Jordan, William Jordan, and Sally Mattison among the graduates.
Miss Mary Brunina of County Street Burlington was honored at a surprise bridal shower Saturday night at the Old Bennington schoolhouse. Valerie Erb and Barbara Brunina hosted for about 25 friends and relatives. Relatives from Hoosick Falls attended. Miss Brunina will wed James Snead of Potts Town on December 28.
The second man involved in a Chipman Point tugboat crash off Orwell was rescued. Thomas Boyle, 23, from Port Henry New York, to be hospitalized. Earlier, Luis Velez, 47, also from Port Henry, was rescued from Lake Champlain. The accident occurred about 11:30 Monday night as they returned to Port Henry after towing a barge to Whitehall.
Gregory Duffy age 19 of Burlington received a 10 day sentence for escaping from Chittenden County Jail. He turned himself in after about 24 hours of freedom and was told by Chittenden District Court Judge Edward Costello the sentence was light to return him to Army authorities for absent without leave. Duffy escaped November 30 with Robert Mosher 25 of Hartford Conn who remains at large.
YMCA notes list weekly activities with times and locations including girls and boys bowling junior tri high basic courses nurse programs and board meetings. Wednesday features women exercise with babysitter baton class and industrial basketball while Saturday includes Rifle Club and junior high activities.
Rep David Allen R Benn ington senator minority on the Gun Control Committee files a minority report arguing the crime is in the hand of the user not the gun. He opposes handgun registration and permits noting Vermont already has strong laws and estimating 2.5 million dollars needed for a registration system.
Clint Eastwood stars in Hang em High his first American western seeking revenge through Tuesday at Manchester Cinema with showings at 7 and 9. A Marx Brothers double bill Go West with Tony Martin plays at Williamstown Cinema through Tuesday at 7 and 9. Coogan's Bluff with Eastwood and Lee J Cobb directed by Don Siegel screens at Harte Theatre through Tuesday at 6 30 and 8 30.
The Well-Baby clinic at Elementary School opens Saturday 9 to 10 a.m. for all preschool children at no charge due to holiday timing. Two piano student Christmas concerts Sunday Dec 15 at McCullough Big House North Bennington. admission free. Mrs. Post Jr. on WTEN Channel 10 Dialing for Dollars Wednesday 9 a.m. with station spouses guests. Alan Reitman to discuss Urban Conflict and Individual Rights at North Adams State College Wednesday 8 p.m. Post 13 American Legion meets Wednesday 8 p.m. AARP Christmas party Thursday at Methodist Church. bring 50-cent gift. Stratton Mountain reports subzero temps and good snow for Suntanner and Yodeler with lifts 2 3 5 operating. Welcome Wagon Club social Friday 8 p.m. at 6 Caroline Drive hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Manesias. reservations to 7724. Medical Society Auxiliaries urged to leave Christmas gifts for Brandon School at Bennington Friends of Retarded Children office this week marked Medical Auxiliary.
On Friday December 13, Andy's Barber Shop and Maguire's Barber Shop will form a partnership and operate from Maguire's location beside Firestone on Main Street. Owners Andrew Mattison and Robert Maguire will run the merged shop, while Maguire's former Bell Toomer shop hosts the event. A Christmas greens and food sale with wreaths and hot meals runs Thursday December 12 starting 10 a.m., at Second Congregational Church. Also advertised is a new 16 inch Admiral portable color TV at Electron ic Service Center, priced at 309 dollars, with warranty. Dial 442-5705.
Mt Anthony Union boards approves a spring Greece trip proposed by the English department with about 30 seniors, three advisers and one parent. The three week itinerary at 685 dollars per person includes Mycenae Troy Olympia Marathon Crete and an archeological dig in Troy. Students will keep journals and present reports after returning. two substitute teachers will be hired if enough students can go.
A funeral Mass was offered for Mrs Stephanie Pratt wife of Henry Pratt of Pownal at St Francis de Sales Church Bennington. Rt Rev Msgr Francis B Flanagan officiated with services at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery Pownal followed. Bearers were Patrin North Adams Markland Adams Ostrander Beals Pratt II all of Pownal. A delegation from Cornish Wire Co and relatives from Westchester PA Williamstown North Adams Adams Pittsfield and Springfield Mass attended. Contributions go to Leukemia Research Fund. ARLINGTON-A Requiem Mass was offered for Charles O LaBatt at St Margaret Marys Church. Rev Gerald Buckley celebrant. Church was full. Bearers were Kenneth Smith John King Edward Doyle Ronald Knox Ralph Wyman Ralph Sherwin of Arlington. Entombment at St Columba Cemetery with spring burial in the Smith lot. Relatives and friends from El Cajon San Diego Gardner Adams Danby Arlington and area attended. Mr LaBatt was stricken while shopping at West Arlington Country Store last Friday. Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home Arlington handled arrangements.
State Police report a collision on U S 7 in Pownal at 11 40 a m yesterday between a Dodge pickup driven by Richard Tool 21 of Niantic Conn and a Jeep driven by James Bignon 33 of Pownal. No injuries. both drivers escaped harm though the pickup and Jeep sustained major and moderate damage respectively.
Bennington County Chapter and Manchester Ecumenical Council join this year to create taped Voices From Home messages for servicemen on active duty. Taps can be played on Red Cross taped recorders or private players. A Christmas gift of a loved one’s voice brings spirit to those far from home this season. Contact Red Cross for information.
J Edward White known as Democrat in North Bennington died Monday night at Putnam Memorial Hospital after two weeks as a patient. He was 75, native of North Bennington and a key figure in local real estate and the community. He and his family helped develop Brick Row and several local properties later sold for public works. He attended NBHS, Albany Business College, and Michigan State Auto School. He married Charlotte Walker in Windsor Ontario in 1920. He left a wife, Ralph of Calgary, Bette Jane Turner of North Bennington, and four grandchildren. Burial will be in the White family plot at Grandview Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the North Bennington Congregational Church or charity through Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home.
Harold D Elmer 69 finishing superintendent at H T Cushman Co North Bennington for 30 years a former North Bennington Village trustee and church worker died after a long illness at his East Middlebury home He was born March 13 1899 and attended Middlebury High School and Middlebury College He served as church treasurer and deacon and was a Farm Bureau member He leaves widow two children Donald Elmer and Dorothy Elmer two grandchildren a sister and a niece Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p m at East Middlebury Methodist Church with burial in spring Waite Funeral Home handling arrangements
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