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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1967
Page
12
NEW YORK API The New Haven Railroad today eagerly awaited a 1.7 million dollar transfusion after a three judge panel denied a motion to block the release of funds.
State police report a night break at Adams Drugstore in Monument Plaza netting about $50 in cash and undetermined drugs. Entry was gained by smashing the front door glass after failed back-door attempt. No narcotics were taken. investigation continues. A separate break at a Taylor Hill Road ski chalet in Winhall owned by Robert Sheldon of Westford, Conn, yielded liquor and ski clothing. entry used a balcony door accessed via a tree climb.
William Strohmaier of East Pownal was elected to a three year term on the Bennington ASC County Committee at a delegates convention in Bennington. Robert Graf of North Rupert was named chairman and Strohmaier vice chairman for programs including the Agricultural Conservation Program and National Wool Program. In a separate matter, a U.S. Court of Appeals tribunal rejected a bondholders appeal over funds for the bankrupt New Haven line, allowing continued operation through January as Penn Central merger awaits.
Several area students from The Austine School for the Deaf Brattleboro Vermont have returned home for the holidays. Named are Dawn Harrington Bernice Hoisington Robert LaBeau Ralph Morse and Thomas Steere. Arthur C Huntoon named assistant manager of the Bennington Vermont National Bank office. Curt Huntoon joined the bank in 1966 after Nashua Trust and NCR positions and has U S Air Force service and banking education. He is married to Carol Stiles and they live with four children at 204 Grandview Street.
Miss Ellen Gilman daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen H Gilman Crescent Boulevard Northampton Mass participated in many pre holiday activities at Mary A Burnham School before leaving for Christmas recess Dec 15 She was photography editor of the school yearbook elected senior representative to the student council and notified of admission to Garland College Early Decision The Green Mountain Tops reported a successful gathering Monday night Miss Cloud of Putnam Memorial Hospital gave a talk followed by a Q A session The next meeting is Wed Dec 27 at 7 30 p m at the VFW hall with a Christmas social bring a one dollar gift for the grabbag
In October 1966 President Johnson toured Canberra and Melbourne paying respects to Harold Holt who had vanished while swimming. He met with Prime Ministers and leaders, reaffirming Vietnam war support and close U S Australian ties during a somber farewell at St Pauls Cathedral in Melbourne.
Reports say several lians killed and 25 wounded in Saigon attacks. Troop movements into War Zone D include two permanent artillery camps amid jungle. A blast on the S S Seatrain Texas caused a seven foot gash but no injuries. Terrorists struck as it lay at Saigon’s main approach channel and fled after dark. Community notices include VFW Auxiliary Christmas social and gifts, Bennington Rural Fire Department grass fire response, Stratton Mountain ski base conditions, and local ads for seafood, whiskey, and entertainment.
Suzanne Lepeytre Savacool a wartime Resistance fighter and wife of Williams College professor John K. Savacool died Tuesday night at North Adams Hospital after a brief illness. She was 44. A French Resistance courier in World War II she carried messages through enemy lines and was awarded the Croix de Guerre. She later taught French at Williams College and in Williamstown schools and pursued music studies in Marseille and Paris. Her postwar work included journalism television and film in France.
Dow Jones Bache Albany bulletin shows mixed declines at noon on December 22, 1967 with the 30 Industrials down 0.62, 20 Railroads off 0.15, 15 Utilities slipping 0.68, and the Composite at 309.08 down 0.17 as volume reaches 4,340,000.
Admissions include Cynthia Hill of North Bennington. Discharges list Linda Tidd Blair Maynard Wyman Hayes and others from Bennington Manchester Falls Hoo sick.
A Shaftsbury woman, Ethel M. Poljacik, sustained neck injuries when her 1963 Buick was rear–ended by a 1965 Mack dump truck owned by William H. Morse Construction Co and driven by Harold J. Shays. The impact pushed her car into a third vehicle driven by Joseph W. Bourgeois. Poljacik was treated and released from Putnam Memorial Hospital.
Moose notes announce Dec 31 festivities with fish frys and snacks, Happy Hour 9 to 10, Stu Dumas and his Clubmen to play for dancing from 9 to midnight, buffet at 12:30, reservations via club steward by Dec 27. Tickets selling fast. next regular meeting Dec 27.
In Bennington District Court Judge George M. Fienberg found Frances Finley Gates, 49, not guilty of refusing to submit to a blood test after a drunken driving arrest on December 17. The decision means no immediate license suspension and a jury trial for the DWI offense is planned for the week of January 15. Also heard were pleas and fines in related traffic cases.
An eight year old West Virginia boy Richard Church, crippled and epileptic, received overwhelming Christmas support after a NEA feature told his story. Neighbors donated toys and cash totaling over 3,750 plus pledges, with plans to place funds in a trust. A community celebration at Vivian Community Center fed 400, while Duke University Medical Center offered complimentary care for his illnesses. Funeral details for Richard Hurley were noted separately, with services at St. Francis de Sales Church and a Park Lawn burial planned for spring.
Mt Anthony Union High School juniors and seniors heard a high school assembly on Americanism presented by the Bennington Elks. John P. Morrissey urged students to define Americanism personally and stressed rights and duties, dignity, and equal opportunity, concluding with the pledge to the flag.
New England Telephone Co will have over 8,800 operators delay Christmas celebrations to handle a surge of long distance calls. In Bennington 24 operators will work Christmas Eve and 27 on Christmas Day, higher than the 16 on a typical Sunday. These holiday calls originate from residential areas, not business districts.
Moose Hall hosted a festive Christmas party with decorations and favors. Dorothy Dupee received a surprise gift and Helen Davis was given a Christmas doll. The senior regent earned the gold Bible and an achievement award for a successful year. January is child care month with Gladys Knapp as chairman. Betty Clawson of Girls State may speak Jan 3 at 7 30 p.m. A white elephant auction will follow with Marion Charest as auctioneer. Senior Regent Doris Sweet extends New Year wishes.
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