Bijur Weighs Water and Sewer Lines for New Plant
Bijur Lubricating Corp president William Durnan says water and sewer connections are essential for a proposed plant on Kocher Drive. He indicated spring construction is possible if utility extensions are approved, with a potential town vote on extending lines. The Bennington Water Board discussed Bijur’s needs and possible town-meeting articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bijur Lubricating Corp
Kocher Drive
William Durnan
New Jersey
Bennington
Our
Durnan
Bennington Water Board
Floyd Harmon
Herbert Horst
Alfred Ellett
Water Board
Bijur
Horst
Harmon
Fred Butler
Atty
John P. Morrissey
Water Commissioners
Thas
Morrissey
Mt Anthony School Board Tackles Sins Film Program
Mt Anthony School Board discussed a recent film and discussion program on sex drugs drinking and cigarettes exposure among students. Principal Charles W Keir said half the student body viewed the program with favorable remarks and plans to repeat for all students and teachers with help from United Counseling Service and Alcoholics Anonymous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Anthony
Charles W. Keir
Keir
The
United Counseling Service
Alcoholics Anonymous
Forum on Vietnam Okayed for MAUHS Auditorium
Mt Anthony School Board grants Ed Levin request to use the MAUHS auditorium February 18 for a forum by six ministers. Unanimous approval followed a motion by Mrs Jane McCullough. Building use also granted to the American Association of University Women for a benefit movie showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Anthony
Ed Levin
North Bennington
Vietnam
Jane McCullough
American Association of University Women
Rural Fire District Names Officers and Sets Budget
The Bennington Rural Fire Dept. re elected Norman Turgeon as chief with James Moore and John Cross as first and second assistants. A 17 cent tax rate was approved to fund an estimated 1968 budget of $17,860, down from 20 cents in 1967. Funds also approved for Beech Street fire house. Contested election saw Frederick Hurley defeat Glynn Morrissey for the prudential committee. Other officers and auditors reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Beech Street
Frederick Hurley
Glynn Morrissey
Prudential Committee
Alden Harbour
Harry Percey
Paul Kelley
Fred Jordan
Frances Snow
Eleanor Moore
Mildred Howe
Helen Boutin
Marie Turgeon
Bennington Hospital Notes and Fire District Budget Details
Admissions include Clifford Grover Trisha Main and Bennington residents. Births report a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert Roy of 325 Silver St and a son to Mr and Mrs James Cutler of Center Street Hoosick Falls. A Brattleboro birth notes a son Michael Joseph born Jan 5 to Francis and (name) Elwell. father is a former Bennington resident with the State Police in Brattleboro. Additional birth announced for Patrick Williams and Mary Potter in Palmer Alaska. Salaries for officers set. chief Turgeon notes 49 calls in year with 15 grass fires and two false alarms. Proposed 1968 budget outlines major lines. sinking fund remains, Beech Street building fund receives 3,000, and acknowledgments to Fairdale Farms Burgess Brothers and Bennington College for facilities and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Roy
Silver St
James Cutler
Center Street
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Brattleboro
Michael Joseph
Francis Elwell
Bennington
Herman Vesper
Louise Elwell
Chapel Road
Albert Elwell
Morgan Street Extension
Patrick Williams
Box 302
Palmer
Alaska
Williams
Mary Potter
Lyman W. Potter Sr
South Stream Road
George
Prudential Committee
Turgeon
Bennington Briefs Local meetings and career notices listed
Community notices include a Jan 11 reorganizing meeting for FC Eagles auxiliary in Senior Citizens rooms on North Street, a District 6 Practical Nurse Association of Vermont meeting with film, a surplus commodities distribution at the Village Garage, and service updates for Bennington residents with Navy and Air Force personnel. Also reported are Belows Falls veteran Ploof death, Elks and Welcome Wagon events, Stratton Mountain ski conditions, lodge meeting, and job ads for Brodie Mountain Ski Area including ski patrol, janitors, and lift operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Stratton Mountain
Buckler
FC Eagles
North Street
Main Street
Vermont Law
Universal Justice
Firemen respond to false alarm. TV stolen from station
Mobile Alabama fire company rushed to a false alarm then returned to find their new color television set missing. The incident occurred 16 minutes after the alarm, suggesting theft during the ire response. Local authorities are investigating the theft at the firehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
UPI
District Court HQ Set In Old Library Building
The Bennington District Court will move to the old Free Public Library Building on Main and Silver Streets to house a full time judge and clerk. The move follows the District Court Act creating a single statewide district court system and six judicial units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington District Court
Court St. Andrew
Catholic Daughters of America
Free Public Library
Main
Silver Streets
CDA
Richard B. Diamond
Rutland
Chittenden
Washington
Windsor
Windham
Bennington
George M. Fienberg
Supreme Court
District Court
Bennington - Rutland
Chittenden - Addison
Windham - Windsor
Washington - Orange
Franklin
Grand Isle
Lamoille
Orleans
Essex
Caledonia
Lawrence J. Turgeon
Montpelier
Vermont
Lst
Judicial Selection Board
Vermont House
Senate
John M. Dinse
Burlington
James T. Haugh
Martin J. Delliveneri
Herman B. Hoyt
St. Johnsbury
James M. Jeffords
Cuttingsville
Douglas B. Kitchel
Passumpsic
Madelyn S. Davison
Valerie Street
West Wordsboro
Peter P. Plante
White River Junction
D Aim Chalmers
Weston
John J. O’brien
South Burlington
Race Dates Continued From Page One
A track spokesman says Thoroughbred racing will dominate the Green Mountain Racing calendar with dates to be announced later. Harness racing owners, trainers, and drivers feel disappointed after last year's success and had hoped for as many as 60 programs or a twin meeting with standardbreds opening and a fall harness finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Mountain
Greek spokesman lauds LBJ for investment exemption
A Greek government spokesman praised President Johnson last week for exempting Greece from U.S. restrictions on investment abroad. The move was welcomed as favorable to Greek economic interests and continued cooperation with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
UPI
Johnson
Stock Averages at Noon January 9 1968
Dow Jones at 916.03 up 7.11, Railroads 237.45 down .65, Utilities 135.58 up .16, Composite 320.60 up 1.68. Volume 6,350,000. Albany Bache & Co. reports industrials 30, volume noted.
Bennington Considers New Full Time District Judge
Bennington moves to a full time district judge after March 1 as Judge George M. Fienberg weighs leaving public service The Banner notes Morrissey has applied for the post with other local attorneys named as possible candidates including Waldo Holden and Eugene Clark who previously served as Municipal Court judges in Bennington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
George M. Fienberg
John P. Morrissey
Mt. Anthony Union
Waldo C. Holden
Vermont Bar Association
William C. Sennett
Eugene V. Clark
Holden and Clark
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Whit
Catherine L. White
William White
Thomas Sheehan
West Street
St. John the Baptist Church
Walter F. Miller
Charles Toomey
Richard Dwyer
Fred Bevis
John Flood
Father Miller
St. Agnes Cemetery
Menands
R.M. Starks
St. Joan of Arce Church
Mrs
Frank Adams
North Adams
Mass
Dorothy (Baker) Adams
River St
Montagna Home
Paul C. Klose
First Baptist Church
Arlington
Joseph M. Foley Jr
Parker G. Vaughn
Arthur Faris
David Adler
Mauhs
Union School
College of St. Joseph
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Raymond A. L’heureux
Bennington South Supervisory Union
Clifford Grover
Trisha Main
Fairdale Farms, Inc
Burgess Brothers
And
Bennington College
Bennington Briefs
Practical Nurse Association of Vermont, Inc
Lpns
Aviation Ordnanceman 1
Norman E, Joly
USN
William J, Joly
Rte. 2
Lois J. Morey
Ranger
Gulf of Tonkin
North Vietnam
Ronald Morse
Louis and
Freda (Hitchey) Morse
Robert Morse
Division Street
Williamstown
J,c. Richard G. Cameron
Guy A. Cameron
Grove St
Phan Rang AB
Cameron
Pacific Air Forces
Laughlin Afb
Texas
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Markh
Bellows Falls
Mark Healy Ploof
Vermont Soldiers
Veterans Hospital
Mr. Ploof
Stowe
Charles and
Julia
DeCelle) Ploof
Loyal Order of Moose
Pierce-Lawton Post
American Legion
Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Home
Oak Hill Cemetery
Heritage House
Margaret Lillie
the Elks
Elks Home
William Bernard Powers
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
William E. Toomey
Pvt
Christopher Conway
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss
Edsmund Langlois
Spring Street
Fort Knox
Welcome Wagon
Leroy Marsden
Union St
Bennington Lodge of Elks
Physicians Laboratory
Brodie Mt. Ski Area
New Ashford
Brodie Mt
Bennington County
Department of Administration
William F. Kearns Jr
Bruce Mosher
GBA
Nousea
J, Goodall Hutton
Vermont Supreme Court
James S. Holden
Library Court
Holden
Manchester
Silver and
Union Streets
LBJ
Matt Helm
Lumbar Pictures
Hn Irving Allen
Eatries
Raacushere
Ntauer
Harte Theatre
Frank Sinatra
Stony Zo
Elizabeth Taylor
Marlon Brando
Dow-Jones—Bache & Co
Albany
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