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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1965
Page
6
Hoosick Falls Central School District No 1 voters approved a 565000 bond for a new addition by 430 to 159 after 610 ballots cast in Hoosick Falls New York. The measure passed in a tight local referendum reflecting community support for expansion.
Manchester Burr and Burton Seminary outlines updated math offerings with six years of modern algebra and geometry, while signaling willingness to expand vocational programs through cooperative work, home economics, art, and manual training if funded. Headmaster E H Henry and Supt Neil Cross agree on these aims amid school board notes and planned expansions to relieve crowded classrooms.
Saul Levine of Sol's Friendly Service Station was hospitalized after a fall from a top step into a garage grease pit Sunday afternoon. He crawled out, fainted, was revived by Dr. Philip Martinez, and transported by the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad to Albany Medical Center where X-rays showed him in good condition. He remained hospitalized for two more days for observation.
The Vermont Department of Highways proposes a two mile U S 7 construction project in North Dorset from 3.3 miles north of the Manchester line. Estimated cost 1.195 million dollars, with completion expected in September 1966. Project includes widening pavement to 24 feet and two railroad bridges.
A Manchester parish hosts a weekend workshop at Zion Episcopal Church Parish House teaching youth how to rebel creatively. Dr. Victor P. Satinsky of Philadelphia, a surgeon advancing artificial heart work, leads the sessions Friday 8 to 10 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A prior adult session in November was on the same theme and met with a measured response.
East Dorset Congregational Church held its annual meeting on January 7 with a prayer and roll call. Officers elected included Donald Johnson moderator and Marjorie Roberts deaconess and treasurer, plus several deacons, a clerk, and committee posts. The supper preceded the gathering and Dr. Satinsky’s return was urged by local youth. his bio notes ties to Philadelphia and ongoing grants for work with students and college dropouts.
Mrs George Streeter travels from South Dorset to visit her sons in St Louis and New Jersey. The Dorset Historical Society held its first Board meeting in the Village Library Monday night. Dr Codman Hislop was elected trustee to fill the late Robert McIntyres three year term. Committee chairs named: Mrs Robert Cushman museum, Mrs Gertrude Drury library, Mrs Helen Howard publicity, Edward Slanetz historic sites. William Gilbert elected vice president to arrange February program.
A Massachusetts driver east on Vermont 9 hit a large doe at the base of Searsburg Mountain. The 1964 Oldsmobile sustained minor damage. Game Warden Rowell sent trainee Kirbstock to destroy the animal. Angelo Bianco and Linda Karlhofer, weekend guests of Vincent Nesci and sons, skied Thunder Mountain in Massachusetts. Several Searsburg families reported pipes frozen at 22 below, with some thawed and one plastic line remaining unfrozen.
Hoosick Ada M Breer Ladies Auxiliary of the Hoosick Fire District will meet Monday night with Mrs Marion Lohnes Crusaders will serve a chicken and biscuit supper in the Baptist Church on January 28 At the annual All Saints Church meeting officers were elected including Robert R Breese Rudolph Marshall and Donald A Hillman The All Saints Guild meets Thursday January 28 with Mrs Agnes Stevens The Women s Fellowship of the United Church of Dorset and East Rupert holds its monthly meeting Wednesday at 2 30 pm to view the inauguration The program led by Mrs Gertrude Drury covers United Church World Service work and minority groups such as Spanish Americans in the U S Also reviewed are church projects in Africa and Asia Mrs Leland Palmer leads devotions with Mrs Ada Towsley and Mrs Austin Rumney hosts
The Pownals community notes a Boy Scout Troop 47 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut, and a second class in public health for scouts at 3:30 p.m. at the instructor’s home. Union School District plans a Feb 2 vote on buying land for a union high school, 12 to 8 in Town Hall. Fire Department elects officers led by Chief Charles Kokoras with a full slate of captains and committee members.
The article argues back trouble often stems from long term occupational postures rather than a single injury. It cites bus drivers, painters, mail carriers, stenographers and seamstresses who repeatedly use the same muscles in one side or position, distorting the spine over years. It urges consultation with a chiropractor to assess posture and prevent disability.
The Pownal Methodist Church held its annual meeting with District Superintendent Rev. Lawrence Larrowe presiding and Rev. David C. Hubbard assisting. The year saw all obligations paid, enrollment at 103, and a budget of 3119 adopted. Elective stewards and numerous ex-officio officers were named, with committees formed for parsonage, education, missions, and memorials.
The Vermont Water Resources Board will hold a public hearing January 29 at 2 p.m. at Winhall Town Hall in Bondville on possible construction of an earth fill dam on Mill Brook by the Vermont Fish and Game Department. Commissioner Reinhold W. Thieme urges all interested persons to attend.
State Police probe a 7500 gallon propane tank truck rollover on NY route. The right front wheel dropped off the road causing loss of control near six guard rails. Contents were transferred to a second L and P Transportation tank. Driver Charles Harrington, 39, Chester NY, was uninjured. Vehicle counted a total wreck. removal by Shep and Son of North Adams. Traffic briefly halted. Pittstown Fire Dept stood by.
Arlington firefighters responded to a trailer fire on the corner of Warm Brook and Maple Hill Roads. Fifteen members arrived about 6 pm, finding heat from insulating tape under the vehicle started the blaze. They removed insulation and extinguished the fire with no interior damage.
Sunderland residents attend 7:30 p.m. information meeting at Town House about a forthcoming reappraisal. Arthur Bradshaw of the state Department of Taxes will answer questions as town officials seek state aid and a Knowles card based, equal statewide taxation plan.
Members of the Enterprise Society are reminded of the program meeting Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Marilla Grout and Mrs. William Williams in charge. Mr. and Mrs. John Keough of Sunderland host relatives from Hardwick and Burlington arriving to Hardwick. The Keoughs’ nephew Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Roberts of Bellows Falls plan to join the inaugural Vermont float in Washington D C to celebrate the Olympic ski championship with Vermont’s three medalists.
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