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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1963
Page
12
Gov Hoff plans a two week meeting with Lt Gov Foote and Speaker Billings to set terms for a brief legislative session. He seeks a one month limit and asks leaders to avoid introducing new bills, with 25 to 30 expected from the administration.
Knights of Columbus tickets available to members until December 20 then for guests. Circle 2 of First Methodist Church meets Thursday at Mrs. Fred Jordan's home with a tree gift, carols by Jerri Powell and Kimberley Cook at 3 p.m. Friday at Vermont Bank & Trust Co. Santa arrives for Kiddies party at 3:15. Burt Rockwood's Piano Studio students are involved. Selectmen postpone Tuesday meeting. next is Dec. 30. Toys due for YMCA workshop tomorrow. toy repair ends Wednesday. Story hour at Bennington Free Library includes film Millions of Cats Wednesday at 10 a.m. Well Baby clinic at Elementary School Saturday 9–10 a.m. free for preschoolers. Bennington Potters open evenings 8 p.m. Dec 16–21 and Dec 23. ADV Dec 17.
Rand Bendi Contest invites Bennington High students to submit entries this week to choose a new shield patch to be embroidered on school breast pockets. The emblem contest names several design goals and deadlines for participation.
Beech Street School will present a Christmas program at 1 15 p m on Wednesday. Students from all rooms will perform Solos and group numbers under music supervisor Ruth Watkin with narrator Steven Wilson. The program features traditional carols and school symbols in a multi room performance.
Democrats attend a Burlington fund raising dinner as Green Mountain Park in Vermont struggles with low attendance. The state steps in to aid by reducing its take from betting handle. A separate note cites a record high highway fatality rate reaching 109 by mid-December, surpassing 106 in 1957.
A list of hospital admissions includes Harry Knapp, Mrs. Marcia Russell, Master Robert Young Jr, Master Craig Reynolds, Miss Jill Ann Bishop, Master Scott Feeney, Mrs. Alma Cole, Mrs. Mary Wright, Bennington, Master Edward Waite, Arlington, Miss Carmaline Chapman, Wilmington. Mrs. Ellen Rice and daughter Shaftsbury, Miss Catherine Davendanis Hoosick Falls. Mr. and Mrs. James Brillon 234A North Bennington Road welcome a daughter Dec 15. The Rev. and Mrs. Robert L. Clayton Manchester Center welcome a son Dec 16. At Eastern Maine General Hospital Bangor Maine a son born Dec 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. Anderson. Mrs. Anderson is Jo Ann Armstrong daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J.C. Armstrong of North Bennington.
Dow Jones Bache & Co Albany noon figures show the industrials at 30, railroads at 20, and utilities at 15. Composite average rises modestly with sales at 2,230 and notable changes across sectors.
Four area high schools will unveil a six session pilot prep club at Bennington Catholic High School. The program aims to ease the transition from school to work, reduce dropouts, and expose students to career opportunities.
Sister Mary Ancilla of Bennington Catholic High School visited Oneonta N Y to observe the Catskill Project of Small School Design. She met Dr James Samson of Oneonta Teachers College and spoke with Dr Melvin Carpenter district superintendent of schools about nine district schools and shared teaching approaches.
Tax Department workers compile results of a statewide equalization study begun in July to base a new state aid to education formula. Tax Commissioner Charles T. Shea reports the team has taken over rooms in the State House and hopes the report will be ready for printers by Friday or Saturday, with presentation to Gov. Hoff and the 1964 legislature planned early next year. Sisters visiting 246 towns reviewed 4,000 properties, with access refused by 1,000 owners, and public cooperation described as excellent.
HOOSICK FALLS NY Miss Ella Conley 86 of 34 Second St Hoosick Falls died today at Mary McClellan Hospital Cambridge after a short illness She was born July 4 1877 in the Town of Jackson Washington County Resident of Hoosick Falls 40 years Survived by a niece Mrs Henry Costantin of Upper Montclair NJ nephews Frank Conley of Schaghticoke and William Wallace who lived with her Funeral at 9 am Thursday Robson Home for Funerals Hoosick Falls and 9 30 am at Church of the Immaculate Conception Entombment Woodlands Cemetery Cambridge with spring burial in St Patrick's Cemetery Cambridge Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon and night.
The Bennington Vermont Department of Employment Security reports mixed labor trends in October with active hiring in some manufacturing and service sectors while layoffs and short time occur in others as winter approaches. Seasonal rush completion noted.
Los Angeles residents affected by the Baldwin Hills Reservoir flood face losses estimated above 10 million dollars. Mayor Samuel Yorty pledged compensation and help filing claims against the water department and city. Nearly 300 million gallons roared through the breach, killing at least three and damaging 64 homes with 82 more and 55 apartments hit. Rescue efforts continue for a potential fourth victim as valuables and debris are cleared. Evidence of a missing husband remains with Mrs. Marie MacDonald.
State police reported two auto accidents on Monday. Mrs Barbara LaFlamme of White Chapel Road suffered a bump on the head after a collision at East Road and Chapel Road while riding with Ferdinand LaFlamme 34. Harold A Harrington 45 of East Road drove the other car. Both left front ends were moderately damaged. LaFlammes were northbound on East Road turning onto Chapel Road when Harrington westbound on Chapel Road caused the crash. In a second crash Louise Peacock of Bennington north on Park Street Extension collided with Harvey J Pratt 30 of Park Street Extension who was entering from his driveway after a skid.
Series E bond sales in November reached 392 775 dollars, up 37 855 dollars from a year earlier, Vermont director Camille E. St Amour announced. Year to date Series E and H sales total 4 592 051 dollars, up 431 779 from January through November last year, aided by industrial and business firms banks media and volunteer leaders.
Detectives say burglars scattered popcorn kernels on floors and walks to ease moving a 350 pound safe containing $6,000 from the water office. The kernels reportedly acted like ball bearings during the getaway.
Jets roared over a sandy strip as the Wright brothers first flew in 1903. The Air Force’s Thunderbird team led a tribute to Orville and Wilbur Wright marking the 60th anniversary with a historic flight lift off of 10 feet during a two day observance at Kitty Hawk.
Management and the union at Ben Mont a Dow Chemical division report optimism in a fresh contract negotiation after an opening session described as comfortable with a good atmosphere. Plant Manager Frank A Starbird and Local 534 President Bernard A Galipeau say the mood is better than in previous talks.
Regional Red Cross Blood Center reports extremely heavy demand with depleted supplies. O Negative and O Positive are in greatest need. Bloodmobile at Elks Barn Wednesday 11 45 AM to 5 30 PM offers a pint to save a life with hot coffee and sandwiches. Rides available via Red Cross 442 9458. Also notes union contract update from 1962 after 72 day strike and officer elections at Galipeau re-elected president.
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