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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1968

Page

12

Pinsker Seeks Nomination For Village Attorney

Milton Pinsker of 105 Shawmut St announces his candidacy for Bennington Village Attorney to run in the Citizens Party caucus on Feb 20. Former village attorney Reuben Levin withdraws, citing relief at leaving the race as incumbent John P. Morrissey moves toward district judge confirmation. Pinsker, NY and VT bar member, will retire from the New York attorney general’s office this year and pledges to vigorously enforce village ordinances while aiding the village in trials. He is also slated to run as Democratic candidate for moderator and town agent at next month’s town meeting.

Bennington Milton Pinsker Shawmut St Citizens’ Party Reuben Levin Vermont Senate Levin Pinsker New York Vermont Albany New York City Brooklyn College Brooklyn Law School Ruth Hurley Lake Paran Bennington Village

MAUHS board weighs 6400 for park street cable hookup

Mt Anthony Union High School directors vote to move about 6400 dollars into next year’s budget for wiring amplifiers and the run to Park Street and five internal points to Better TV central. Project aims to expand closed circuit and cable TV to Bennington area schools with non profit support while awaiting improved Vermont ETV reception.

Mt. Anthony Union High School Park Street Mauhs West Main Street Paul Fairfield Vermont Fairfield Mt. Ascutney Windsor Bennington Better Tv, Inc Mt. Anthony Better TV

Bennington Briefs Friday Feb 16 Local notices and events

Town Office will host motor vehicle registration from noon to 7 pm tomorrow February 16. Mrs. Alice Garant of 125 Coolidge Ave recently returned from a San Francisco trip with her daughter Rita. Mrs. Garant was joined by Mrs. Richard Hurley of Marblehead MA visiting her daughters. In California she toured Los Angeles and Disneyland. Bennington Fire District will test its alarm every Sunday at noon. George Benedict of Arlington, formerly Bennington, is a patient at White River Junction Veterans Hospital and wishes to hear from friends. This week’s y duplicate bridge winners were Herbert Douglas and Mary Nash first. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pike second. Next play Wednesday at 7:30 pm at the YMCA. Little League meeting tonight at 7:30 pm at the YMCA. Stratton Mountain ski area reports three to 30 inch snow base with six inches new snow. conditions good on upper, good to excellent on lower and in novice area. Moonlight bowling every Friday at 9:30 pm with free games at Bennington Lanes. VFW Post 1332 dances 9 to 1 with George O’Brien and his Rhythmaires. Final week of 20 week club. Iron Kettle Friday Special shrimp dinner 1.25 with sides. Napolitano’s Brick Oven Pizza open 4 pm to 11 pm Tuesday through Sunday. takeout 442-3949. Bennington Elks charcoal broiled steak dinner dance Saturday Feb 17, dinner 7 to 9, dancing 9. Reservations requested. Members and guests invited.

Alice B. Garant Coolidge Ave San Francisco Rita Richard R. Hurley Marblehead Mass Patricia Kathleen California Garant Los Angeles Disneyland Stratton Mountain

White Liberals To Be Discussed At Bennington Meeting

Sunday at 10 30 a m at the Bennington Free Library the Bennington Unitarian Fellowship will host an informal discussion on Black Power and White Liberals led by Robert J M Matteson of Matteson Associates. The talk covers purposes tactics of Black Power its relation to civil rights and its relevance to white liberals opposing discrimination. Dr Matteson outlined his career from Middlebury to Harvard and public service roles in New York City and the federal government.

Bennington Unitarian Fellowship Bennington Free Library Robert J.M. Matteson Matteson Associates Matteson Chicago First Unitarian Church Middlebury College Harvard University Rural Electrification Administration U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Navy Institute of Public Administration New York American Society For Public Administration Commission On City Finances Bennington

Campaign Funds Solicited By Democratic Faction

A minority group on the Democratic town committee urged campaign donations for Democratic candidates in March elections, with contributions routed to Joseph Higgins per chairman Virginio Perrotta. At a Monday meeting the majority voted against spending money in the campaign amid discontent over last week’s caucus endorsements by the Bennington Taxpayers Protective Assn.

Democratic Town Committee Joseph Higgins Virginio Max’’ Perrotta Bennington Taxpayers Protective Assn

Union Carbide Officials Speak at VTC Seminar

Randoph seniors at Vermont Technical College heard Union Carbide official Robert Mihuta explain interview aims. He outlined how recruiters judge fit, ambition, motivation, and potential for advancement in technicians, citing Walter Hazelton's career path at Bennington plant as example.

Area Union Carbide VTC Randolph Vermont Technical College Robert Mihuta Union Carbide Corporation Bennington Mihata Walter Hazelton WTC Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology

Outdoor Graduation At MAUHS Is Okayed

Vermont hills will backdrop Mt. Anthony Union High School graduation to be held outdoors on the football field at 7 p.m. with indoor option if weather fails. Mt. Anthony board approved the plan proposed by Principal Charles Keir to allow more attendance while keeping a contingency for weather. Also approved, with usual stipulations, use of the auditorium cafeteria and two music rooms for a district Rotary conference on April 19 and 20, with Vocational Foods students serving meals.

Vermont Mt. Anthony Union High School Mt. Anthony MAUHS Bennington Rotary Club Vocational Foods

Accidents Investigated In Dorset And North Bennington

State police investigated two minor crashes yesterday. In Dorset a 12:45 p.m. collision on Vt. 30 left Hilda Hazelton and passenger Lillian Anness with slight injuries. Hazelton’s 1966 Buick had right side damage after pulling into the Finlay 1968 Dodge. In North Bennington Enid Fienberg’s 1967 Buick entered Prospect Street and collided with Joyce McIntyre’s 1960 Chevrolet. no injuries and minor vehicle damage.

Dorset Hilda Hazelton Lillian R. Anness Adele Finlay Hazelton Finlay Buick Dodge Prospect Street North Bennington Enid Fienberg Joyce McIntyre

Elks celebrate 100th anniversary with dinner and initiation

Bennington Lodge of Elks marks Elkdom’s 100th anniversary with a steak dinner at 7 p.m. Saturday and dancing at 9 p.m. Proceeds go to Silver Towers Camp for retarded children at East Brookfield. Sunday features a large candidate initiation led by Past Exalted Ruler John Maloney.

Charles Boyle Bennington Lodge of Elks Elks Silver Towers East Brookfield Bennington Lodge John Maloney Maloney Boyle Bennington Elks New York City

Bennington Supt. Eyes New Joint School Building

The Bennington South Supervisory Union and CPCD seek a single new building to house the 604 Main St and 253 Union St offices. Supt. Howard F. Kelley was authorized to study sites and costs, aiming to replace rented space with a 24,000 sq ft facility. The plan could win 30 percent state aid plus 20 percent in reduced retirement costs, with roughly $350 monthly debt service projected.

Bennington South Supervisory Union Main St CPCD Cooperative Project For Curriculum Development Union St Supervisory Union Board Howard F. Kelley Supervisory Union Bennington Mt. Anthony Union Kelley Ford Foundation Mt. Anthony Frank Bizzarro Bizzarro Supt Bennington School District Board Union High School Board

Folksinger Joe Wise to Perform at John XXIII Institute

Louisv ille based folksinger Joe Wise will give a free Sunday concert at 3 p.m. in the John XXIII Institute auditorium, open to the public and ending at 5. Confessions will follow with Fathers Bransfield, McGowan, Murphy, Foley, Gartland of Bennington and Gallagher of Rutland available. A 5:45 Mass will be followed by a communion supper. Wise, known for Gonna Sing, My Lord, tours St Albans, Burlington, Rutland, Barre, St Johnsbury and Newport. He drew a crowd at the University of Vermont last fall. The event is part of a larger Vermont visit.

Joe Wise Louisville John XXIII Institute John XXIII Thomas Bransfield Richard McGowan James Murphy John Foley Frank Gartland Bennington William Gallagher Rutland Institute Wise God Maleila St. Albans Burlington Barre St. Johnsbury Newport University of Vermont

Stock Averages Report February 15 1968 Dow Jones

Dow Jones averages show mixed movement at noon with the industrials at 840.38 up 3.00, railroads at 224.63 up 1.72, utilities at 128.77 up 0.84, and the composite at 298.52 up 1.49. Volume traded reached 6,210,000 across exchanges.

Dow-Jones—Bache & Co Albany

Hospital Notes February 14 1968 Admissions and births

Hospital notes list admissions George Armitage Hoosick Falls and Christine Waller Manchester Center. Discharges include Mary Unavitch Hoosick Falls. Births announced for Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Jamieson 329 School Street a daughter born February 14.

George Armitage Hoosick Falls Christine Waller Manchester Center Jerry Jamieson School St

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