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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1971
Page
3
The South Street pharmacy signs remain as Frederick J. Beecher retires after more than five decades at the shop, handing the business to his nephew Robert B. Seale. Beecher avoided photos, so the sign stands in for the final public portrait.
Frederick J. Beecher announces retirement after nearly 50 years serving as Bennington VT pharmacist. He sells Beecher's Drug Store on South Street to his nephew Robert B. Seale, who will continue the same name and location with family support and ongoing staff. Beecher reflects on decades of service beginning in 1929 with a famed soda fountain and secret syrups.
The Bennington County Industrial Corp a namacal organization to promote industrial growth in this area has scheduled its annual stockholders meeting for Jan. 14. The meeting at the Shirkshire Restaurant at 12:15 will elect a new slate of officers and directors review the year’s financial report and activities and outline future development plans. Vacancies on the board will be filled.
Charles Leon Cole, 44, Sunderland, entered a change of plea in District Court Tuesday to driving under the influence charges. He pleaded no contest and was fined $150 by Judge John P. Morrissey. In other arraignments, Douglas Longley pleaded guilty to failing to report an accident within 72 hours in Manchester Sept. 25 and was fined $50. William Yeagher, 27, Aspen, Colo., received a summary hearing for refusing intoxication tests, pleaded not guilty to DWI, and had driving privileges suspended for six months while his trial remains pending.
Mrs Carrie L Boyden aged 80 widow of Norman J Boyden died at her home 96 Oakland Terrace Burlington Saturday She was born in Eagle Pass Texas on December 3 1890 daughter of Edward S Thornton and Carolyn T Spach Survivors include sons Edward S Boyden of West Acton MA and Norman J Boyden Jr of Burlington four grandsons three granddaughters and a great granddaughter Funeral services were held Tuesday at Corbin Palmer Funeral Home Burlington Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery Burlington
Stephen A. Grover of Troop 353 was awarded the Eagle Scout medal at Second Congregational Church in a candlelight ceremony. Paul Clermont presented the medallion, with Grover’s parents, Kendal Adams, and local Scouting leaders in attendance as about 50 friends and scouts watched. Grover, a 1970 Mt. Anthony Union High School graduate now attending West Virginia Tech, is the sixth Scout from his troop to earn the award.
The second semester begins tonight January 6 with free classes for residents 16 and older who have not completed 8th grade or high school. Sessions meet Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7 30 to 10 p.m. in Mt Anthony Union High School room 308.
Former three term Governor Philip Hoff said he has no plans to run again after losing to Winston Prouty. He will maintain interest in politics, has leased a new office, continues his law practice, and joined Common Cause but will not organize the Vermont group. Hoff criticizes national administrations and says his campaign themes grow truer daily.
The UCS Christ mas Cotillion patrons and patronesses are named from Bennington County North Adams Dorset and Shaftsbury contributions. The seventh annual patrons dinner dance was Dec 26 at Mt Anthony Country Club to benefit United Counseling Service. The committee also notes Thrift Shop’s 1970 proceeds 5099.97 and outlines 1971 goals and post holiday stock and sale items with hours.
Vermont Health Department warns that German measles is rubella and that confusion with measles hinders vaccination. It notes measles and rubella are distinct diseases with separate vaccines and urges mothers and the public to vaccinate against both, to prevent a potential 1971 rubella epidemic and birth defects from maternal infection.
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays from 425 Mair St. Bennington Vermont. It lists Newsroom numbers 442-2800 and Advertising 442-2684 with a 442-6300 telephones line. Subscription rates around the 50 mile radius and Vermont: three months nine dollars, six months eighteen dollars.
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