Bennington court fines and arraignments for multiple motorists
Motorists pleaded guilty or waived to speeding and vehicle violations in Municipal Court before Judge George M. Fienberg. Cases include Thomas J. Bushee paying 106.10 with a suspended sentence, Robert Bertram and Thomas Bush fined 15.10 for plate issues, Vera Tornabene released on bail after a not guilty plea, Ralph Thomas Sr. fined 55.10 for suspended license, Phillip Forrest fined 20.10 for defective equipment, and several others with fines up to 40. Various arrests spanned U.S. 7 and Vermont routes in Bennington, Pownal, Manchester, Shaftsbury, Arlington, Dorset, and Dorset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Fienberg
Thomas J. Bushee
Bennington
Pleasant Street
Adams
Bennington Village
Bushee
Bene Nington County
Bush
Vermont
Manchester
Vera Tornabene
Pownal
Tornabone
U.S. 7
Ralph W. Thomas Sr
North Adams
Mass
Thomas
Fienberg
Massachusetts
Phillip H. Forrest
East Arlington
Forrest
Arlington
Robert D. Dean
Grant St
John H. Steinbach
Briarcliffe Manor
N.Y
U.S
Hubert R. Michaud
Hartford
Conn
Dean C. Economou
Burlington
Dorset
Ann L. Eppoliti
Pittsfield
Robert I. Russell
Plainfield
Anson D. Mason Sr
Mason
Vermont Legislature Faces Stiff Opposition on Council Bill
Moderate Republicans and Democrats failed to halt recommittal of the council bill as lawmakers left the Capitol for a town meeting break. House Speaker Billings had predicted a 2-1 majority, but opposition remained, with sessions resuming Wednesday at 10 am after a town meeting recess. The Senate approved a judicial pay raise, boosting Supreme Court and superior court salaries by about 50 percent amidst concerns over pay levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin S. Billings Jr
Woodstock
Capitol
Senate
Supreme Court
Vermont
Essex
Grand Isle
Mail Carrier Hurt in Freak Bennington Accident
Chester Wadsworth, a mail carrier on Pownal Road, was treated at Putnam Memorial Hospital and released after being pinned by a car at the Bennington Post Office loading ramp. Police say Mary Rounds backed the vehicle in reverse while leaving the lot, injuring Wadsworth but causing no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Wadsworth
Pownal Road
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington
Bennington Village
Mary Rounds
Wadsworth
Windstorm damages at Globe Union plant and Bennington sites
High winds damaged the Globe Union battery plant roof under construction, shredding heavy paper and insulation and threatening steel decking. About 20 to 25 skylights and numerous louvres were smashed. vehicles at the site were damaged. A chimney collapse at Bennington Display Mfg. damaged the roof and two walls, with several thousand dollars in damage. A large roof section and timbers were torn from a Willow Road home and an elm tree toppled onto a multi family residence at 318 Safford Street in Bennington Village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Union Battery
Cassius Hill
Hill
Tadn
Bennington
Funeral for Raymond E. Howard Held at First Methodist Church
The funeral of Raymond E. Howard former member of the Board of Water Commissioners and longtime grocer was held Thursday in First Methodist Church where he had been a member for many years. He died Monday morning from a heart attack. Burial will be in Shaftsbury in the spring with out of town relatives attending. Also noted were storm damages from high winds including toppled trees damaged poles and several storefront plate glass breakages across Bennington area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond E. Howard
Board of Water Commissioners
First Methodist Church
Howard
Melvin R. McGaughey
Harold McDonald
Roger Greenslet
Alden Harbour
Agan
Arthur
Franklin Howard
Franklin Riley
Village Water Commission
Mr. Howard
Gage Street
John Maxmillian
McGaughey
Park Lawn
Shaftsbury
Peoria
Ill
Arlington
Cambridge
Land Russell
Gordon Hiers
Carl Bartlett
Hans E. Friederich
Hunt Street
County and
Park Street
McCall Street
Wilson Dude Ranch
U.S. 7
Bennington
Paula L. Brodeur
Mt. Equinox
Chapel Road
A. Drysdale and Son Department
South Street
Bennington Garage
Main Street
Bennington Village
Chevron
Bennington Road
Madkour’s
Central Market
Terrace
Home Furniture Co
Bennington boards map site plan for new depot
Board members and superintendents discuss locating a new depot site with Mt. Anthony liaison, while Gerald E Morrissey Co handles boundary work and topographic survey. The Bennington County Industrial Corp offers help in finding a reasonable site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald E. Morrissey Co
Morrissey
Cummings
Bennington
Jane McCullough
Wickenden
Bennington Briefs Highlights Eastern Star Meeting And Local Events
Bennington area brief items note a new police cruiser awaiting radio and siren setup, Eastern Star chapters hosting grand officers at Masonic Temple with supper at 6 30 and program at 8. Scouts plan Easter Seals distribution, World Day of Prayer events, radio meditations by local ministers, Friday night dance at Eagles Hall, and local dining and service ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Anthony
Bennington and
Tucker
North Bennington
Ors der
Eastern Star
Grand Chapter of
Vermont
CES
Masonic Temple
Benenington
Stock Averages Report Noon Figures
The Dow Jones industrials stand at 902.00 up 2.10 while railroads slip to 211.74 with a 0.28 drop and utilities rise to 161.17 by 0.23. The composite average is 315.88 up 0.40 with total sales of 2,480,000.
Runway Extension Proposal Moves Airport Road Relocation
Selectmen report a proposed $200000 runway extension at Bennington Municipal Airport includes relocating Airport Road, cutting off current access. State and federal funds may cover $150000. Town Counsel reviewed rerouting options with Aeronautics Commission. Alternatives include a new gravel road around the runway or extending Whipstock Road to join Vail Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Municipal Airport
Bennington League of Women Voters
Richard van Santvoord
Norton Barber
State Aeronautics Commission Office
Barber
van Santvoord
Greater
Bennington
State Aeronautics Commission
Federal Aviation Administration
State Highway Department
James Cross
Whipstock Road
Vail Road
William F.D. Smith
Greater Bennington
Prudential Committee
Globe Union Inc
Town Airport Commission
McCullough
North Bennington
Bennington County
Hung jury in Arlington alienation suit prompts new trial
A Bennington County Court alienation suit ended in a hung jury after seven hours of deliberation. Judge Natt L. Divoll Jr. said a new trial would be needed, likely at the June term. Plaintiff Earlene Fellows accused Linda Lake and William Holm of undermining her marriage, with further action against Lake and Holm’s parents for contributing to the alleged alienation. The verdict left damages undecided and indicated possible replications of testimony. Also reported: Joseph C. Rogers, 84, former Rutland Railway conductor, died in Warner Nursing Home. funeral arrangements and Rosary recitation planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington County
Earlene Fellows
Arlington
Miss Fellows
Natt L. Divoll Jr
William Holm
Divoll
Miss Lake
Holm
Atty
Stephen H. Gilman
Linda Lake
John H. Lake
Linda
Gilman
Martha Oakland
John Falvey
Clayton Phelps
Esther Coburn
Walter H. Berry Jr
Hudson Carpenter
John R. Stone
Forrest R. Smith
Walthrude Pierce
Elizabeth Kline
Irene Barber
Fred L. Ford
Foreman
Joseph C. Rogers
Rutland Railway
Warner Nursing Home
School St
Mr. Rogers
Bennington
Michael and
Bridget (Craven) Rogers
Charles Harms
Hudson
N.Y
Hazel
Twenty five recalled to work at Ben Mont division
The Dow Chemical Ben Mont Division recalls 25 more production workers to begin Monday including 12 women and 13 men to fulfill 1965 Christmas gift wrap orders. Earlier 42 workers were recalled while 18 clerical salaried staff were laid off. Manager H James Wallace refused to discuss ongoing Dow Ben Mont sale talks, but confirmed a complete physical inventory is underway, suggesting a purchaser may be near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow Chemical Company
Ben-Mont
H. James Wallace
Wallace
Dow
Hospital Notes Admissions and Discharges Listing
Hospital notes record multiple admissions including Mrs Elizabeth Dafeldecker Mrs Mary Powell Mrs Sharky ll Bushee Mr William D Boardman Mr Thomas J Fleming Miss Sherry Lynn Ericks en and others at Bennington Manchester Hoosick Falls West Arlington and discharges include Mrs Maria Wyman Mrs Janet Fenno Mrs Patricia LaCroix and daughter Herbert A Dunham Isabel le L Percey Celestine Boutin Robert K Johnson David S Wickenden Phyllis Wideawake Linda Bovey Peru and Mary Lou McCooey Manchester
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Dafeldecker
Mary Powell
Shark Yll Bushee
Bennington
William D. Boardman
Manchester
Thomas J. Fleming
Hoosick Falls
Sherry Lynn Ericksen
West Arlington
Maria Wyman
Janice Fenno
South Dorset
Patricia LaCroix
Herbert A. Dunham
Isabelle L. Percey
Celestine Boutin
Robert K. Johnson
Bensington
David S. Wickenden
Phyllis Wideawake
North Bennington
Linda Bovey
Peru
Patricia Ann Haynes
Mary Lou McCooey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Safford St
Carrigan Lane
Henry LaFlamme
Maple Street
John E. Paulson
Vermont Public Service Corp
McCall and
Main Streets
Hagerman
Asia
Africa
South America
Washington
North
Viet Nam
Mulan An Aha
RT. 7 North
DIAL
Highway Depot
Bennington Briefs
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
William Damour
John Dermody
WBTN
John Hatch
Alfred Scott
United Church Women
Bennington Methodist Church
F.O. Eagles Hall
Bensington Aerie
Dial 2
Doug Gerity
ADV
Dow-Jones—Bache & Co
Albany
Harte Theatre
Lie Mag
Martin Ransch
James Julie Gower
Andrews the
Doulas
Grimson
Central’s Deli Dept
Joe’s
Chuck
Madkour
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