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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1963
Page
5
About 170 Cub Scouts, relatives, and friends attended the Blue and Gold banquet at the Second Congregational Church social hall in Bennington. Pack 53 members created centerpieces themed to scouting, and Paradise Restaurant prepared the turkey dinner with help from den parents.
The Greater Vermont Association plans its first biennial governor banquet on February 28 at the Brown Derby Supper Club in Montpelier with an 8 p.m. start and brief speeches. Stephen Manes, Bennington piano prodigy, will perform at Town Hall in New York City Monday at 8:30 p.m. His early credits include Juilliard studies, a Concert Artists Guild award, and several prestigious competitions. The recital features works by Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, and Liszt, with Manes continuing to collaborate with major orchestras and festivals.
The Bennington Town Board of Civil Authority will meet in the sisters' office on Saturday at 2 and 7 30 to add names to the voters checklist for Town Meeting on Tuesday. Eligible voters who turn 21 since April 1, 1962 may vote but must be added and take the Freeman's Oath. Saturday is the last day for additions and for notifying the Town Clerk about polling place changes, with a caveat for those turning 21 after Saturday.
Ruth Norman conducts cooking classes with Jim Beard, teaching mainly main dishes and quick meals. Men dominate enrollments, with a typical class of 12 including professionals. lessons cover crepes, souffles, and seafood Mediterranean with a Sicilian veal roll. An example menu features lobster, shrimp, clams, cognac desserts, and wine pairings.
The White House bomb shelter is being upgraded at an estimated cost of about 500000 dollars. Assistant press secretary Andrew T. Hatcher said the work, adding a modern communications system, is well under way. The shelter was built in World War II and improved during Eisenhower’s presidency. Cancer claims 770 U.S. lives daily per New Physician.
Bennington selectmen said the Highway Safety Committee will inspect the Bennington Flats section of U S 7 to propose measures to improve traffic control and safety. The section will be town taken April 1 after a request through Rep Joseph J Caracciola. They noted rising congestion in recent weeks.
The Fourth Annual Conference of the Teacher Education and Professional Standards Committee of the VEA will be at Johnson State College on Saturday March 2. About 100 delegates from local teacher groups and invited guests will attend, with attendance limited to teaching professionals. After a greeting by Dr Odino Martinetti, Newton Baker will deliver the keynote. Panels will examine certification regulations across teaching levels. Dr A John Holden Jr, commissioner of education, will close with summary remarks.
An Vermont extension specialist notes teens shape family spending and credit use. They drive impulse purchases and status seeking, impacting car insurance and household budgets. While teens distort value, couples and stores rely on their money, yet parents face higher costs and risks.
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