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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1968

Page

12

Obituary: Mrs. Fred Stickles 90 of Bennington

Mrs. Daisy Rudd Stickles, 90, of 120 Imperial Ave., widow of Fred Stickles former president of Henry M. Tuttle Co., died at Crescent Manor Nursing Home. Born January 24, 1878 in Pleasant Valley she taught 27 years in Bennington schools after attending Castleton Normal School. She and Fred Stickles wed November 14, 1929 in New York City. he died in 1948.

Fred Stickles Imperial Ave Daisy Rudd Crescent Manor Bennington Henry M. Tuttle Co Merritt F Ella Jane Rudd West Bennington Pleasant Valley North Bennington Castleton Normal School Old Stickles Little Church New York City Tuttle Company Poughkeepsie N.Y Thomas A. Case Fairview Ave Readsboro Rufus and Theresa (Strope) Case Elizabeth Galvin Case Howe Pond

Bennington Briefs Roundup Of Local Events And Notices

Local clubs announce meetings and events including Military Wives Club at 7 30 tonight with Capt McConnell speaking on Military Medicare Program. George Beshara named among bearers at Raymond LaFranchise funeral. Lions Club Valentine party Tuesday at Mt Anthony CC with buffet music and dancing. Dale Carnegie class vacancies announced. Harold Kramer sought for contact. Tremblay Sr seriously injured in Webster cave in January 29. hospitalized in Sodus NY with multiple fractures. temporary address given in Williamson NY. Valentine party planned for Senior Citizens Feb 14 at North Street rooms. bring dish and own tableware. Adult education ads promote free basic education for English learners and job skills. contact Montpelier VT education dept. Dr J H Manes office closure noted. Iron Kettle specials and hours listed, including Deep fried scallops and 9 10 PM happy hour. Dr Durand office closure dates given. Roller skating and dances at Twist a Burger Rink upcoming weekend.

Bennington Lions Club Mt. Anthony Country Club Bernard Bellemare Dale Carnegie Harold Kramer Neil W. Tremblay Sr Webster N.Y Wayne Community Hospital Sodus Bennington Tremblays North Centenary Road Williamson

Republicans pick slate for town offices in Bennington caucus

The Bennington GOP caucus selected J Duncan Campbell for a three year town board term and Walter Danish for the one year unexpired term. Nominations continued with Norton Barber moderating and Mrs Alma Langlois nominated for town treasurer amid minor ballot disputes and high turnout. Rostr for the slate included Mary Hoddeck August Kelson and other local officials.

Eugene Burt Peter Donavan Jr Armand A. Lampton GOP Atty John P. Morrissey Lang Leon Eldred Campbell Eugene V. Clark Norton Barber Paul Bohne III T. Garry Buckley Morrissey Barber

PMH Auxiliary Membership Drives Yearly Campaign Open

The Women’s Auxiliary of Putnam Memorial Hospital launches its annual membership drive inviting over 600 invitations to Mrs. Saul Forbert, treasurer. The group supports the hospital with Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations and tray gifts, presents handmade puppets to admitted children, runs a gift shop, and funds three $100 nursing scholarships awarded to senior high school girls pursuing nursing careers, last year to Dolores Caron Yolanda Myers and Sandra Willis.

Women’s Auxiliary The Putnam Memorial Hospital Saul Forbert Dolores Caron Yolanda Myers Bennington Sandra Willis North Bennington

Defeated Candidates To File Petitions

In Bennington, several defeated candidates at party caucuses announce plans to run as independents in the March 5 town meeting election. Arthur D. Taylor, who lost to Fred Baker for the three year selectman post, will file to run independently. Also, Mrs. Ruby Van Santvoord says she will file as an independent after losing the Democratic nomination for the one year selectman post to complete her late husband’s term.

Bennington Arthur D. Taylor Fred Baker Selectman Ruby van Santvoord Richard Sleeman Sister Sleeman Olof Bard Bard Bennington Taxpayers’ Protective Association R. Alma Langlois Democratic Town Committee Joseph Higgins Democratic Selectman Ryerson N. Mausert Democratic Knights of Columbus Perrotta Kearns Democratic Party Lawrence Powers Col Raymond Murray BTPA Powers Murray William C. Hassenpflug Atarms Taylor Baker James Toolan Cornell van Santvoord Selectmen Ethan Allen

Bennington races hinge on highway plan and local race

Vermont lawmakers debate Hoff road bond plan and beltline funding. Delegates challenge Burlington beltline priority while parties fight over tax hikes and project spending. Bennington caucus eyes town treasurer post with candidates Baker and Taylor outlining plans to improve zoning, codes, and progress.

Bennington Caracciola Burlington Sanborn Partridge R - Proctor House Appropriations Committee Partridge House Philip H. Hoff Vermont Richard Mallary F Fairlee Luther Hackett South Hoff Mallory Hackett House Ways and Means Emory Hebard R-Glover Northeast Kingdom House Highway Committee Rep Walter Kennedy Chelsea Kennedy

Bennington Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement Case

In a Bennington District Court session a 21 year old man Gerald Thomson withdrew a not guilty plea and pleaded guilty to embezzling funds from Aubuchon Hardware around Christmas last year. He remains in custody pending a pre sentence investigation.

Bennington Aubuchon Gerald Thomson Atty Margaret Lillie Thomson Gerald David C. Baker Manchester Center William S. Dolt Robert G. Frost Manchester Frost Dolt Baker George M. Fienberg Everett Day Fienberg Day

Funeral for Placid Casey Held at Sacred Heart Church

The funeral for Placid Casey of 710 Main Street, a 25 year retiree from Bennington College, who died Monday at Putnam Memorial Hospital, was held at Sacred Heart Church with a Requiem Mass. Bearers were Casey’s grandnephews. Fr. Lawton led the rosary. Eagles and Moose services followed. Entombment planned at Park Lawn Chapel with spring burial. Relatives came from Gardner Massachusetts, Norfolk Virginia, and nearby areas.

Franklin M. Strout Willow Road Bennington County Putnam Memorial Hospital Levi Ida Hooper) Strout Auburn Maine Sylvia Wagner Arlington Sandgate Max Webster Federated Church East Arlington Park Lawn Placid Casey Main St Bennington College Sacred Heart Church Richard Lawton CSC Mahar & Son Funeral Home Mr. Casey Arthur P. Lemieux Leon Lemieux Peter Lemieux Douglas Rowe Donald Rowe Richard Park Lawn Chapel Gardner Mass Norfolk

Hospital Notes February 8 1968 Admissions and Births

Hospital notes record admissions for Lawrence Littlefield Bennington and Harold Babcock Sr. at North Bennington. Discharges include John Playetis Camilla Sue Therrien and Tyrone Thompson. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Robert Squires of 142 BenMont Ave a daughter born February 8.

Lawrence Littlefield Bennington Harold Babcock Sr North Bennington John Playetis Camilla Sue Therrien Tyrone Thompson Robert Squires BenMont Ave

Stock Averages At Noon January Ninth 1968

Dow Jones industrials, railroads, and utilities mixed at midday with gains and losses. The composite average stood around 298.81 while volume reached about 6.92 million shares. Industry groups included 30 Industrials, 20 Railroads, and 15 Utilities with notable price changes reflected in the noon report.

YMCA Major Gifts drive reaches 470 422 pledge total

The Major Gifts division of the YMCA Center for Southwestern Vermont Campaign met at Mount Anthony Country Club and added 27 940 to 442 482 on hand bringing the total to 470 422. Hi Savage urged proper facilities for community programs and announced a February quota contest between Lucien Loomis and Kelton Miller with $30 000 on red balls for each division. The March 15 deadline for all Major Gifts calls was set to prepare for the final house to house phase.

Ymca Center Southwestern Vermont Mount Anthony Country Club Hi Savage Southwestern Vermont Lucien Loomis Kelton Miller

Six Cent Valentines Postage Highlights Changes

Postage for Valentines one ounce or lighter is six cents. First class rate supports jet flight service for Valentines to servicemen in Vietnam and overseas, plus airlift for domestic addresses over 250 miles from the mailing point. Legislation effective Jan 7 ends the four cent greeting card rate. High card volumes before Feb 14 will strain postal facilities nationwide.

Stanley Pekalski Vietnam

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Bennington Banner Bennington Area Bennington Briefs Military Wives Club Red Cross Capt McConnell Westover Afb Chicopee George Beshara Raymond LaFranchise North Street Alice Andrich State Department of Education Montpelier Adv J.H. Manes Iron Kettle Moose Ernie Caron Virginia Dr. Durand Mike Sausville the Explosions Town Committee Old First Church Old Bennington Second Congregational Church Friends of the Library King’s Daughters YMCA Bennington Club Hanson- Walbridge Thomas D. Steffen Friends of Red Brick School William M. Sweets Sunderland Skyline Antiques U.S. 7 Altamonte Springs Fla PMH Auxiliary Raymond C. Murray David Rowley Hoosick Falls New York State Line Frank E. Howard Old Stone Church Howard Ralph F. Morse George E. Staples Danby Shaftsbury David Trachie Vt. 313 Thomas J. Jacomo Robert D. Dean New York State Dean Bennington Park Massachusetts Bonnie Pearson Pittsfield Thailand George Bierwirth George Bierwirth Sr Pageant Street Emil Busch Royal Thai Afb Karate Air Force Jean Boylan California Col. Busch North Hoosick Road McClellan Afb Sacramento Calif Dow-Jones—Bache & Co Albany Harte Theatre Matt Helm Columbia Pictures Irving Allen Martin Matt Helm Senta Berger Janice Rule Audrey el Paya @ iy I Ish Crenna Lal Ee Rem Zimbalist, JR Warner Bros Seven Arts RSAC Williamstown
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