Taylor Files Petition With Blast at BTPA
Arthur D. Taylor of Convent Avenue filed his petition to run for a three year Bennington selectman term under the United Bennington Party. He attacked the Bennington Taxpayers Protective Association for fostering distrust and said he would seek unity and responsible government with community progress plans. Taylor, a Democrat, lost the Democratic caucus to Fred H. Baker Jr., who was endorsed by the BTPA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur D
Taylor
Convent Avenue
Selectman
Bennington Taxpayers’ Protective Association
United Bennington Party
Democratic Party Caucus
Fred H. Baker Jr
Baker
BTPA
Bennington
Wood-Flong Corp
Hoosick Falls
Bennington Party
Democratic Party
Hogan
Perrotta Resigns From Bennington Taxpayers Association
The Bennington Taxpayers’ Protective Association notes the resignation of vice president Virginia N. (Max) Perrotta Sr. accepted with regret. Perrotta, chair of the Bennington Town Democratic Committee, resigned after criticism from some Democrats following last Thursday’s caucus where BTPA endorsed candidates won. The BTPA president thanks him for past service and wishes him success in his party work.
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Bennington Taxpayers’ Protective Association
Virginia N
Max) Perrotta Sr
BTPA
Raymond C. Murray
Perrotta
Bennington Town
Democratic Committee
Bennington
Town candidates file petitions for March town meeting
Today is the last day to file petitions to place candidates on the ballot for the March town meeting. Town Clerk Miss Mary Hodeck reports petitions received from Mrs. Ruby Van Santvoord for selectman one year under Independent Party, Dr. Richard Sleeman for lister three years under Taxpayers Party, and Olof Bard for lister one year.
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Mary Hodeck
Hodeck
Ruby van Santvoord
Selectman Post
Independent Party
Richard Sleeman
Lister
Taxpayers Party
Olof Bard
Union School Dispute Heard by Vermont High Court
The Vermont Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Union School District 21 bonds should be challenged before a vote. Opponents argued improper election law handling and venue issues, citing a previous injunction by Natt Divoll to stop bond issuance. Candidates and petitions under special party labels were discussed, with 41 signatures required for petitions based on the governor election turnout.
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Otterman
Miss Hodeck
Sacred Heart Cub Scout Pack Seeks Volunteers
A new Cub Scout pack at Sacred Heart seeks help as about 30 local boys have shown interest but fathers’ involvement remains low. Only three fathers attended so far. The pack needs a packmaster, committeemen, and other volunteers. A meeting is set for 7:30 tonight at the church.
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Sacred Heart
BFRC Holds Annual Meeting in Bennington
More than 100 attendees at the Bennington Friends of Retarded Children annual meeting at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall heard an upbeat review of 1967 activities. Earl L. Long of Connecticut spoke, new officers were elected, and BFRC's Day Care progress and enrollment growth were highlighted.
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Bennington
St. John the Baptist Church
North Bennington
Dorothy Hager
Father Miller
BFRC
Edward Wansbury
County National Bank
Arlington
Arthur B. Murphy
National Association of Retarded Children
Connecticut
Bennington Day Care Center
Charles Wallen
C.S.C
Sacred Heart Church
Thomas Weakley
Avis Whitman
Shaftsbury
Patricia Hernandez
Arthur Huntoon
Margaret Sweet
Pownal
Lucien M. Hanks
Curtis M. Flory
Daisy Myers
Woodford
Marjorie Doyle
Angus MacDonald
James M. Conroy
Democratic Split Over Tax Collector Nomination At Town Meeting
The town committee debate rose as Charles Mathers was nominated for tax collector by Mrs. Gloria Gil and endorsed 15 to 10 over John Malone, with remarks about Democratic eligibility. Robert E. Keough agreed to run for auditor as a perennial Democratic vote-getter, saying he remains a Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mather
Gloria Gil
John Malone
Hospital Notes and Local Political Caucus Proceedings
Monday notes cover hospital discharges and admissions in Bennington area. Political caucus details include Hogan and Toomey praised for service, slate nominations for town offices not completed, and remarks about Democratic and Republican party dynamics tied to RTPA and BTPA conflicts. Special Education students baked rolls and pies for a fundraising dinner, with a closing benediction from Reverend Alfred Scott.
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Harold W. Riemann
Charles Longtin
James Conroy
Longtin
Margaret Lillie
Alfred Scott
North Bennington Baptist Church
MAUHS board hones in on headmasters policy and finances
Northfield officials debated use of young officials and the Headmasters travel reimbursement. Clarence Pelkie questioned the 1966-1967 state tournament receipts of 23 201 and the less than 40 percent reimbursement to schools. Dr. Faris urged broader school leadership, while Pierce defended committees and dues. No action taken on dues increase. complaints to Executive Council planned.
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Pelkie
Arthur Faris
Faris
Anthony
Three from Troop 353 Achieve Eagle Rating
Three Troop 353 scouts James Harrington Wayne Jacobs and George Kerbs earned the Eagle rank at a Court of Honor held at the Second Congregational Church. The ceremony featured remarks by Rev Thomas Steffen Paul Clermont and Joseph Hart with participation from District Executive Mike Shanahan.
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Second Congregational Church
James Harrington
Wayne Jacobs
George Kerbs
Kendall Adams
Adams
David Peterson
Bruce Fuller
UVM
Dwyer
Bennington
Thomas Steffen
Paul Clermont
Ethan Allen Council
Mike Shanahan
Shanahan
Joseph Hart
United States
Hart
Solomon Harrington
Leon Jacobs
Order of Arrow
Funeral for A Clarkson Eaton Held in Hoosick Falls
Funeral services were held for A Clarkson Eaton formerly of Bennington and longtime musician, orchestra leader, and bandman. The Rev Joel B Miller presided at Robson Home for Funerals with burial planned for Rhinebeck. Eaton died Friday at Putnam Memorial Hospital in Bennington.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
A. Clarkson Eaton
Bennington
Robson Home
Joel B. Miller
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Rhinebeck
Eaton
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Stock Averages Dow Jones Albany Noon February 18 1968
The Dow Jones and Bache Co report midday stock averages. Market activity in Albany shows mixed movement with industrials and rails fluctuating as investors weighed corporate results and economic signals.
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Dow-Jones—Bache & Co
Albany
Bennington Briefs List Local Meetings and Notices
A roundup of Bennington area notices. Practical Nurses meeting at Putnam Memorial Hospital conference room with Dr. Richard B. Davis as guest. Motor vehicle registration dates at Town Office building on Feb 16 Feb 23 and Mar 1. K of C Mardi Gras committee meets tonight at 7. Junior Ski Lessons at Prospect Mountain and Mt Anthony Country Club. American Legion Post 13 meets Wednesday at 8. MAUHS concert postponed. MOC Auxiliary meeting at Old Bennington schoolhouse with officer elections. Dr Durand office closed Feb 17 to Mar 3. Moonlight Bowling Friday nights at Bennington Lanes with free games.
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Putnam Memorial Hospital
Richard B. Davis
Motor Vehicle Department
Montpelier
Bennington
Prospect Mountain Ski Club
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Prospect Mountain
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Moe van Steenberg
Bennington County
Blast
Harte Theatre
Dean Martin
THE
Columbia Pictures
Jonn le Carré
Union School
Constitutional Party
Arthur D. Taylor
van Santvoord
Sleeman and
Bard
Cub Scout Pack
George Fienberg
Joseph Higgins
Powers
Mathers
Robert E. Keough
Keough
Agnes Robinson
Charles Letourneau
Elizabeth Squires
JoAnn Anderson
Crat
Michael J. Hogan Jr
Sleeman
Raymond Murray
RTPA
GOP
Toomey
Northfield
Mauhs Board
John Morrissey
Clarence Pelkie
Pierce
John Carton
MAUHS
Vermont Music Teachers’ Association
Headmasters’ Association
Association
Troop 353
Wayne
Brotherhood
Philmont
Frontiersman Patrol
Green Bar
Mt. Anthony
Tenderfoot
Camp Sunrise
Camp Plymouth
Bennington Briefs
American Legion Post 13
Legion Rooms
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Mauhs Music Department
MOC
Old Bennington
W.S. Hall
Dale Carnegie
Mt. Anthony Junior High School
Main St
Dr. Durand
Bennington Lanes
Salem
Hamburg
U.S
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