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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1962
Page
2
In Montpelier four Capitol City churches the Montpelier Baptist Congregational Episcopal and Methodist begin a Tuesday to Friday morning worship series based on the World Council of Churches call for Christian unity. Services rotate among the four parishes reflecting local ecumenical discussions.
Berkshire region report says Drury High Principal Stephen Drotter bans the Twist at all future dances. The planned Varsity Club event was postponed to February 16. In a separate item, Mayor Francis Fiorini urges a federal survey to extend Harri man Airport runway to 3 500 feet with a projected 130 000 cost and a 50 50 state federal loan share.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will raise undergraduate tuition by 200 to 1600 starting next September, with graduate rates increasing from 40 to 45 per credit hour. President Kolson cites the need to maintain academic standards and quality of education.
Vermont Governor Keyser said he does not foresee problems in transferring most of the Rutland Railway routes to the Boston and Maine Central Vermont and Delaware and Hudson. He noted the Interstate Commerce Commission may authorize the takeover but opposed state purchase and tax hikes.
Three Orleans County lawmakers support Citizens Utilities Co. petition to amend its contract with Vermont Electric Power Co. for subtransmission of St. Lawrence Niagara energy. They urge the Public Service Board to approve changes to prevent discrimination and ensure equitable power distribution.
An open meeting of Bennington County Republicans is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the County Courthouse in Bennington. County GOP Chairman Dr. Clifford B. Harwood announces the gathering with invitations to county committee members and the local Young and Women’s Republican clubs. State party chairman Roland Q. Seward will speak on party strategy, with executive secretary Carroll P. Adams also attending. Arrangements are by Dr. Harwood and James B. Gibney.
The Dear Lady Twist by Gary U. Bonds regains first place in the Bennington Top Ten Tunes survey after a week in second. Votes were telephoned in Saturday night between 9 and 11 30 p.m. and tallied by Nick Santo of Bennington. The list spans: 1 Dear Lady Twist 2 Percolator 3 Crying in the Rain 4 The Duke of Earl 5 Let Me In 6 I Cant Help Falling in Love With You 7 Lose Her 8 Walking With My Beagle 9 Baby Its You 10 Come Back Silly Girl
Charles R. Turner of Monument Circle becomes general sales manager of Groveton Papers Co fine papers division. He will build a West and mid-west sales organization. Turner previously led school supplies sales for Weber Costello Co. in Chicago Heights and is a World War II veteran master sergeant. He is married with two sons, Lance and Glenn.
The communications commission approved the acquisition of control of WWRJ White River Junction VI by Philip C. and Shirley Z. Smith through stock transfers from Norman E. Reed and Alfred A. Guarino.
Area retailers and service firms report January weakness from scant snow but express cautious optimism as weekend ski traffic and improved conditions could lift sales. Motel operators note strong weekend demand while banks see little overall shift amid diversified local economy.
Warner Bros purchases screen rights to the Broadway musical My Fair Lady after four months of negotiations for a record 5.5 million dollars. The deal marks a major studio acquisition of stage property and potential film adaptation plans.
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