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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1963
Page
14
The article outlines union school plans to create flexible teaching spaces with team teaching projects. Related care and skill subjects will share grouped facilities, with shops near science labs and math classrooms. Local industrial leaders support shop training but emphasize developing prospective employees.
Richard Shepard, 41, of Benn ington pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined 108.10 by Judge George M. Fienberg. A Vermont 67A trooper avoided a collision when Shepard drove in the opposite lane, blood test confirmed intoxication. License suspension for one year to follow.
Fire Marshal Captain Chester M. Kirby will speak at Bennington Courthouse Thursday at 7 30 p m on fire prevention and adopting a local building code. Panelists include Francis D Walker Harold Griffin Richard Hollister and representatives from Lonergan Thomas Inc and GBA with questions from the floor invited. The League of Women Voters sponsors the event as two local groups study a code.
Preparations complete for the grand opening of the W. T. Grant Co. store at Bennington Flats. A neon sign atop 60 foot poles and gold tinted plate glass frame the front as Richard Van Santvoord will cut the ribbon at 9 15 a m with James Gibney Donald Hicks and Victor Manych among expected guests.
Lt Gov Ralph A Foote said a new Republican state chairman will not be named soon after Roland Q Seward quit the post citing business pressure He runs a creamery in East Wallingford Foote noted the next state election campaign is about 18 months away and the GOP committee can operate without a chairman for a while with vice chairwoman Mrs Harry C Parker of Johnson capable of handling duties
About 400 strikers in 80 cars gathered near a private railway siding 37 miles west of Kapuskasing. A 12 man police guard kept them at bay for 20 minutes before a surge led to gunfire from a settler camp. Twelve strikers were wounded and three died. Twenty settlers were arrested as authorities charged the settlers with shooting with intent to wound and later murder. A roundup of the raiding strikers followed.
The Committee on Public Relations of the United Counseling Service board cancels tonight's meeting. Molly Stark School hosts a 7 30 p m talent show Thursday with prizes for top performers judged by Kendall Rich Mrs Marjorie Porter and Miss Ruth Harding directed by Miss Elsie Chapin. The state Golden Gloves finals occur in Burlington Thursday night with winners advancing to the New England tournament in Lowell Mass. Victor Borge features romantic music of Liszt Wagner and Berlioz on St Valentine’s night 8 9 over WGFM Schenectady. FC Eagles Auxiliary meets Thursday 8 p m at North Street rooms.
The Judiciary Committee reported adversely on a littering penalty bill with fines up to 50 dollars for drivers whose passengers dispose of trash on highways. Rep Ward Bedford seeks to drop mandatory state teachers retirement contributions if colleges offer their own system. Rep Byron Hathorn backs University of Vermont control of a proposed educational TV network and a 1.595 million bond to finance it.
Bennington Village trustees debate a 20000 water board appropriation as Allard Horst and Gibney clash over funding. The measure is framed as a down payment for a potential expansion with future village and town cost shares. The meeting ends with legal cautions and taxpayer concerns.
Mrs I Bell Surdam of Bennington and Donald Sheffer of Buskirk New York join Mrs Edith Mattison of Arlington and Edward Chahanovich of Shaftsbury as Tuesday visitors. Mrs Lianne Shippey and son, Mrs Mary Davis of Bennington, and Bert Lysen of Shaftsbury are also listed.
Bennington Village trustees wrapped an executive session budget review and adopted a tentative 1963 budget. They cut fire department items, including hoses and stretchers, and will release details after a Feb. 19 meeting with department heads.
Mrs Fannie J Everett Webster widow of former County National Bank president died Tuesday at a Burlington nursing home. She lived in Bennington over 60 years at 318 Silver St and observed her golden wedding on June 19 1900. Memorial services set for 3 p.m. Saturday at Second Congregational Church with the family at the church Friday night. Cremation planned after transfer to Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home. She leaves three sons the Revs Donald E Webster and Max H Webster and Everard P Webster.
Funeral services for Arthur E. Patten Sr. former custodian of the Bennington Battle Monument died suddenly at his home on Country Club Road. A Requiem High Mass at St Francis de Sales Church featured Rt. Rev. Msgr. Francis B. Flanagan as celebrant. Bearers included George Markey Joseph Burns Leo Nash Joseph V. Young Alfred Allen Sr. John H. Maloney. Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus members led Rosary. Entombment in Park Lawn Chapel. Burial planned for spring.
Dr. James M. Toolan spoke at a Bennington nurses event about the nurse's evolving role in psychiatry. He urged nurses to listen, assist families, and observe behavior in clinics, schools, and industry, noting nurses can complement therapy and aid early problem detection. Katharine Cahoon, former Red Cross nurse, was honored. candy fund drive planned. next meeting in April.
Bennington High School's freshman class will hold a food sale Friday as a fund raising project. Susan Emond and Andrea Kapetan are co chairmen. Freshmen are urged to pay class dues to Gloria Hollister. The class seeks to sponsor a dance in early March with Paula Hoyt as dance chair.
Voters at Woodford Hollow School cast ballots 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Absentee balloting offered with applications via Mrs. Catherine Dermody, clerk, at Bennington Cooperative Savings and Loan. Key dates: Feb 18 forms available 9 a.m.. March 8 9 p.m. basic deadline. March 11 9 a.m. and 12 noon exceptions for eligible or absent voters and service members.
Figures from the Vermont Motor Vehicle Department show motorists used over 140 million gallons of gasoline last year. Sales reached 140,215,783 gallons, about three million more than 1961, generating 9,114,073 dollars in highway revenue from the 6 46 cent gas tax, a 198,335 dollar increase.
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