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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1968
Page
10
Unemployment in the Bennington area rose about 53 percent in 1967 under Vermont unemployment compensation law, according to Frank H. Mudgett, Unemployment Insurance Manager, in the local Department of Employment Security office. Total weeks of unemployment, full or partial, reached 14 540.
Lee B. Van Voorhis of Kendall Co will speak on zero defects at the Bennington Area Industrial Management Club meeting at Mt. Anthony Country Club starting 7 PM. The program includes by laws revision and awards after-dinner remarks by IMC President Maynard Grout.
Virginia N. Max Perrotta was elected chairman of the Town of Bennington Democrats at a courthouse special meeting. He succeeds Carmel Babcock who resigned to move away. Betit resigned as vice chairman. Joseph Higgins, Bennington selectman, was elected in his place. Betit did not state a cause. Perrotta leads a Taxpayers Protective Association effort amid local assessing controversy. Remaining officers include Ruby Van Santvoord as treasurer and Marie Condon as secretary.
Admissions include Bernard Cross East Arlington Archie J Camp Sr Master Jeffrey Becker Master Kurt Becker Miss Patricia Fox Benington Master Donald Harris Pownal Center Harry Shumilok West Sandgate Discharges list Jean Averill Manchester Center Elizabeth Sadler Earline B Ware Shaftsbury Dorothy Roy and daughter Bennington
Jared E. Mattison 65 of 416 South St died unexpectedly Monday afternoon at Putnam Memorial Hospital He was born April 16 1902 in North Bennington son of Solomon and Ellen Mattison and later worked for Rutland Railway then the Bennington highway department He was a member of St Francis de Sales Church Survived by one brother and several nieces and nephews The funeral is Wednesday at 930 am at Maher and Son Funeral Home and 10 am at St Francis de Sales Church Recitation of the Rosary tonight at 8 Entombment in Park Lawn Chapel In the other obituary Leon Reynolds 72 of 207 Division St retired Rutland Railway foreman and former Bennington volunteer fireman died this morning at Putnam Memorial Hospital He was born July 3 1895 in Wells Vt and lived in Bennington since 1918 He was married twice to Charlotte Brown and Elizabeth Brine He worked for the Rutland Railway and belonged to railroad groups including the Brotherhood He served 20 years with the Bennington Fire Department before retirement.
A Bennington County jury returned after a week away but dismissed again as scheduled Frantz manslaughter trial is moved to Jan 23 at the county courthouse. Survivors include wife four sons two daughters sisters brothers and many grandchildren. funeral arrangements announced with visitation times at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home and cremation planned at Park Lawn vault.
Vermont Republicans at Mt Anthony Union High School backed keeping road improvements on schedule even if it requires a major bond issue and a two cent gas tax increase. In Bennington, 38 favored road work now and 19 opposed. Other results showed broad GOP support for removing billboards, opposed constitutional convention, against mandatory school redistricting, and strong support for balancing the budget by cutting spending and opposing new taxes.
The article announces formation of a Military Wives Club with support from the local Red Cross. Wives of active servicemen from all branches are invited to join. A meeting at the Red Cross rooms is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. Call Mrs. Glenn Walk after 5 p.m. at 823 7824 for details. The program will feature a guest speaker and explanations of the unit's national goals.
New York designer Luksus reunites with the fashion world backed by Rebekah Harkness, adding a new collection and plans for Paris and Monte Carlo shows. The 36 year old former Bennington textile print pioneer aims for couture priced from 350 to 38000 dollars, with items in New York stores in March.
The Dow Jones industrial average stood at 891.53 down 1.21, with the rail index at 235.51 down 0.13 and the utility measure at 134.27 down 0.38. Composite around 314.69, with volume reported as 41,000,000.
A complex $100000 lawsuit involving two Bennington firms and six others was to go to trial in Federal Court before U S District Judge Bernard J Leddy. Paradise Restaurant of Bennington sues four firms for defective heating and ventilation systems installed in 1962 during the restaurant relocation on West Main Street. Trial set for 930 this morning.
Rotary Club Recreation Park Committee announced March applications for federal and state matching funds to build a community park in Bennington. If approved, stage one may include basic facilities and a couple of recreational features this summer. Forrest Orr of the Interagency Committee outlined a 50 percent federal share and state participation.
Bennington Rotary Club and town officials push for a new community park on Town Farm land. They seek federal outdoor recreation funds and a local match to cover about 26 000 this summer, planning staged development including a facility road toilets and utilities. Orr notes limited federal money and hopes to secure 13 000 state funds with a 6 500 local match to unlock 26 000 for the project.
Bennington village trustees meet tonight to review the coming year’s budget and prepare a tax rate proposal for the March village meeting. Francis J. Hogan, chair of the Bennington sisters, says the trustees seek an estimated grand list figure for 1968. He notes the April 1 listing date means figures are approximate and that other officials may soon request similar data for their budgets.
The Republican Town Committee executive committee met Monday at Paul Bohne Jr. residence to schedule an all member canvass for February and a sugar on snow party for county Republicans in late March. They also discussed plans and potential candidates for the March 5 Town Meeting.
Bennington briefs note Pine Cobble parent teacher organization will sell tickets at Chapin Hall in Williamstown for an eight o'clock John Jay film show tonight. The Eagles Auxiliary holds its second reorganizational meeting Thursday at eight p.m. at the Senior Citizens Club on North Street. The Fourth Degree Assembly of Bennington Knights of Columbus meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for a semi annual gathering, announced by Edward Haddad. Dr Edward Crealese of 469 Main Street plans to attend the New England Chiropractic Council special officers meeting
The Bennington County Board of Realtors held a luncheon in Manchester on Jan 11. Henry B. van Loon, chairman of the Bennington County Regional Planning Commission, spoke on the commission's goals and urged public attendance. Upcoming meetings include March 14 at Paradise Restaurant in Bennington and Sunday plans at Yankee Drummer Inn, Auburn MA.
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