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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1967
Page
5
A study by George A Sleeman details social origins of high school dropouts. It cites Iowa data linking parental education to dropout rates, notes economics as a lesser factor, and highlights cultural attitudes toward education, costs of attendance, and marriage as causes. The piece compares rural and urban trends and previews ongoing analysis.
Despite cold weather 100 people donated to the Red Cross Bloodmobile at the Elks Barn. A total of 96 pints were collected with four donors temporarily rejected and fifteen first time donors. New Gallon Club records were set by Armand Lampron Donald Hayes Miss Mary Mosher Arthur Murphy Mrs Dean Hanson and others.
Robert Houle, adult education coordinator, announces the second semester will begin next week. Courses in typing, sewing, knitting, woodwork, and upholstering will be offered, with any course meeting a 10 enrollment requirement. Knitting debuts this semester taught by Miss Beverly Petrelis.
Gov. Hoff sent to the Senate for confirmation two new appointees to state boards. Gerald D. Errion of Newport will join the Board of Institutions, replacing Holger Petersen, while Gerald Martell of Ludlow joins the Aeronautics Board succeeding Gerald E. McLaughlin. Both terms run six years. Also noted are upcoming Bennington course offerings in upholstery and related crafts at local schools with a booklet of schedules and tuition.
A Citizens Committee study explains why a one story elementary school on Stark Street is preferred. Costs rise 5-10 percent yearly, two story design is avoided due to foundation, handicapped access, and elevator needs. site accommodates one story easily. questions cover cost trends and room additions.
Tickets for the Bennington Catholic High School Guild smorgasbord are selling well for Feb 18 at 6 p.m. in the BCHS cafeteria. Mrs. Henry Gratton chairs, with a busy committee, and proceeds fund activities with entertainment after. The meal features ham turkey Swedish meat balls ricoletti beans salads and many pies. Tickets from Mrs Gratton Burton Potter Salvatore's or guild members. event limited to 250 and expected to sell out.
Lodge No. 1233 of the Loyal Order of Moose marks its 21st anniversary with a weekend celebration. Warren Church chairs the event with Mrs. Church overseeing Saturday registration. Ralph Mavilla caters a 6 to 8 p.m. buffet, Stu Dumas Clubmen provide music, and a Sunday 2 p.m. class enrollment honors Arthur Cardinal. The Rutland Moose will exemplify degrees with attendees from across the state led by Clarence O'Connor. A 4 p.m. banquet follows, hosted by Women of the Moose.
A joint assembly will meet Feb 16 to re elect adjutant general supreme court and superior court judges a sergeant at arms and three University of Vermont trustees. Top race for adjutant general seat is between Wayne Page Reginald Cram and Arthur Tudhope. House action included billboard definitions and bond authorization for Union High School District 18 and state accounting reforms. House also rejected a bill to prevent governor from stacking state agency memberships.
Washington objects to a Latin American proposed treaty to create a nuclear free zone for the region due to a loophole allowing development of nuclear explosive devices for peaceful uses. State Department spokesman McCloskey said the treaty would not be completely effective in preventing weapon spread, noting such devices are for all practical purposes indistinguishable from weapons.
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