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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1967
Page
12
Vermont lawmakers opened the 1967 session with a GOP plan valued at about 135 million dollars. Republicans faced questions over potential sales tax funding while conservatives split, yet opposition remained limited amid perceived GOP strength.
In Bennington Municipal Court three local boys pleaded guilty to petty larceny after being caught near a dump truck in the Oneida Market lot. Grassette 19 was given a suspended sentence and probation with car and associate restrictions. Dufresne 17 and Bruneau 16 received 60 days in jail suspended with similar probation. The case stemmed from a 1:25 a.m. theft involving a five gallon gas can. Additional cases included Biggs 23 receiving 90 days on stolen radiators and other youths facing careless driving charges with fines and probation.
Berkshire Downs officials filed a late request to shift their 1967 spring thoroughbred schedule to May 30 through June 29, adding afternoon racing and two weeks of dark Tuesdays. They aim to avoid a clash with Green Mountain Park which has yet to file for dates, under Vermont law requiring 30 harness programs annually to retain the franchise.
Hospital admissions include Lincoln Von Haggin Hoosick Falls and Mrs Marjorie Francisco North Bennington with several others listed. Discharges include Priscilla Jelley and son Fred Palmer and Master Christopher Pisto. Births note two Jan 5 additions and another Jan 4 infant. Vermont GOP leaders discuss party viability while lawmakers sit in assigned seats and discuss reapportionment and state role. Gov Hoff stresses state responsibility. Four Hoff daughters are now teenagers.
Citizens committee and school board plan a unified presentation using slides and a public meeting in January to back a new school. The proposed bond totals 835 800 with an estimated 53 cent tax rate per grand list, $13.25 on a 10 000 home, barring state aid changes.
North Bennington District Governor Bernard McCarthy will visit Bennington Lions Club Tuesday night at Mt. Anthony Country Club starting 6 30. He will meet members and consult with the board of directors a 100 percent attendance is hoped for at this district governor tribute.
Thomson Manufacturing Corp a division of Jonathan Logan Inc splits into Thomson Manufacturing and Bennington Manufacturing Corp sharing the same West Main Street building. Thomson, led by Kenneth Thomson, concentrates on underwear while Bennington produces mid priced sportswear under Modern Juniors division with 150 workers on floors two and three. Henry Geisler, new Bennington plant manager, explains the history and motives for the split. Signage remains Thomson Manufacturing and Bennington plans a new sign. Chester J. Hickok says room exists for 200 machines and 150 workers, with recruitment for 30 to 40 women and a higher production quota coming soon.
Mt Anthony school board members heard a district address by Chair Marian C Taylor. She outlined 1966 progress and setbacks in operating three school buildings, staffing success, the district budget, and long hours of work. She stressed personnel decisions require courage and community insight while aiming to upgrade the system beyond mediocrity.
Guy William Bentley 92 native of Sandgate former Vermont assembly member died in Lenox nursing home Born June 5 1874 son of Reuben and Eliza Bentley He lived mostly in Sandgate Served two Vermont Legislature terms active in town offices Survived by daughter Ruby Willis of Becket Mass brother Frank Bentley of Ballston Spa NY eight grandchildren nine great grandchildren Funeral Saturday 2 pm Hanson Walbridge Arlington burial Sandgate No calling hour Also entombment and burial planned spring for infant Curtis John Carey Jr born to Mr and Mrs Carey of Bennington died shortly after birth at Putnam Memorial Hospital Entombment was in Park Lawn Chapel burial planned for spring Survived by parents two sisters Wendy and Angela
Local notices recount visitors returning from vacations in Tampa and Sacramento and a wedding in Catonsville. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Orr, and Miss Diana Dunham with Glenn Steele Jr. Also noted is Diana Dunham’s connection to Bennington via relatives. Regular community items list bowling league resume, church meeting info, and local ads.
Two cars damaged with no injuries in a single incident as Hazel Hogan collided with a parked car on School Street at 7 07 p m due to ice. Andrew Schneski and Norman Jurgens also involved in separate minor crashes on Vermont Route 9 and College Road with limited details provided.
Mt Anthony board backed Principal Charles W Keir rolling out graduation rules next year setting 20 credits with 11 in core subjects and at least six in one or two skill areas. Debate raged over one year of science and math and the pattern requirement, with concerns about counselor authority and course flexibility.
Residents will vote on a 16,400.78 dollar district budget and a five cent tax increase to fund a new Beech Street firehouse. If approved, the total tax rate would rise to 25 cents, with over five thousand dollars from the nickel tax plus donations and bingo funding the rest. Chief Norman Turgeon notes the site, once a chicken house, houses 30,000 dollars in equipment. The meeting is at 8 p.m. at Willow Road firehouse.
Astronomy notes discuss the constellation Monoceros and the rarity of star names. Bartschius is credited with naming the constellation and his marriage to Kepler’s daughter highlights era connections. The passage notes little else to distinguish Bartschius from peers of his time.
Dow Jones Bache & Co Albany reports at noon January 6 1967 the stock averages. Industrials 30 at 808.85 up 3.34. Railroads 20 at 210.93 up 1.54. Utilities 15 at 138.67 up 1.31. Composite 290.23 up 1.73. Volume 3,760,000.
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