Aesthetics and Safety Clash at Union School Board Meeting
The Mt Anthony Union School Board heard Montpelier fire marshal Edgar Vergin push for extensive use of wire glass in the new high school interior. Architect Colin Smith reported Vergin resisted most concessions and favored smaller glass units over large panes while keeping library spaces intact.
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Mt. Anthony Union
Montpelier
Edgar Vergin
Colin Smith
Ben Thompson and Associates
Vergin
Smith
Vermont
Bertha Smith Ridley 84 longtime Manchester resident dies
Bertha Smith Morley Ridley 84 widow of Joseph Ridley died Thursday in a Manchester Center nursing home. Born September 2 1881 in Philadelphia she lived in Manchester 22 years and was a member of Manchester Congregational Church and Atoniram Chapter CES. Survived by daughters Susan Ridley of New York City Jane Palmer of Manchester a brother L Morton Morley of Atlantic City and a grandson. Funeral at Brewster Funeral Home Manchester Center Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev Jerome J Hevey Jr officiating. Burial Arlington Cemetery Drexel Hill PA.
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Manchester
Bertha Smith (Morley) Ridley
Joseph Ridley
Manchester Center
Philadelphia
George
Ida Morley
Manchester Congregational Church
Atoniram
CES
Susan Ridley
New York City
Jane Palemer
L. Morton Morley
Atlantic City
Brewster Funeral Home
Jerome J. Hevey Jr
Arlington Cemetery
Drexel Hill
Funeral of Charles H Hall noted in Bennington area
The funeral for Charles H Hall longtime Bennington resident died Monday night at North Adams Hospital was well attended Thursday at Mahar Son Funeral Home. Ministers and lodge members from Elks Moose and Eagles led services with interment planned for spring at Grandview Cemetery. Relatives came from North Bennington Arlington Woodford and nearby areas.
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Charles H. Hall
Bennington
North Adams Hospital
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
William Abernethy
North Bennington
Elks
Louis Bellemare
Dominick Yarnel
Charles Boyle
Albert Jones
Esquire
Moose
Frederick Harwood
The
Eagles
Alpherie A. Ross
Ralph Bent
Park Lawn Chapel
Grandview Cemetery
Arlington
Woodford
Lanesboro
Mass
Union School Construction Progress Report At Mt Anthony
The Union School board heard that construction by George A Fuller Co. is near schedule with a target completion in November 1966. Architects debated responsibility for fixed furnishings while education officials urged keeping primary control with the board. A federal wage error may add costs. voters set Feb 1 to decide land and easement for a new power substation by CVPS.
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Mt. Anthony Union
Park Street
James H. Mann
Mann
George A. Fuller Co
Colin Smith
Ben Thompson and Associates
Smith
Ben Thompson
Smith and
Thompson
Fuller Co. Beelieves
Montpelier
Washington
Bendi
Central Vermont Public Service Corporation
Lyons Street
Bennington Briefs Highlights from Local News and Notices
Navy Morse continues Sixth Fleet duties aboard USS Boston in the Mediterranean after Beirut visit. Bennington Elks host a charity buffet for the Rescue Squad. Putnam Hose Auxiliary spaghetti supper supports members and spouses. Kenneth R. Clayton reelected director of Vermont Development Credit Corporation. John Barrett named chief chef at Phoenix Hotel North Adams. previously ran Lyn's in North Adams. Straton Mountain reports 9 to 15 inch base with light new snow. good skiing. Paramount Beauty Shop to close Jan 22 to March 1. Iron Kettle advertises deep fried scallops and prime rib specials.
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Richard Morse
USN
M., Gilbar
North Bennington Road
Mediterranean
Boston
Beirut
Lebanon
John Barrett
Williamstown
Mass
Paradise
Dinner Bell
Bennington
North Adams
Lyn’s
Hospital Notes admissions and discharges list
Admissions Miss Patricia Jones North Bennington Discharges Master Kenneth Young Mrs Josephine Cadiz and son James Crowe Bennington Joseph Rogers Hoosick Falls Mrs Barbara Green and daughter North Adams Mrs Nancy Hess Shaftsbury.
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Kenneth Young
Josephine Cadiz
James Crowe
Bennington
Joseph Rogers
Hoosick Falls
Barbara Green
North Adams
Nancy Hess
Shaftsbury
Legislature Probes Cable TV Regulation in Vermont
Vermont lawmakers open hearings on a bill to regulate CATV firms, hear mixed views. Proponents say regulation curbs high rates and poor service, while CATV owners argue rates have fallen and FCC rules may soon set ground rules. Critics claim monopolistic charges are unfounded and emphasize consumer choice between CATV and rooftop antennas.
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Brattleboro
Paul Clark
CATV
Bennington
St. Johnsbury
Burlington
William Hunter
WDOT
Federal Communications Commission
Public Service Board
Henry Black
Wilder
Ralph Foote
Middlebury
Vermont
Greene targets highway delays before Expo 67 in Vermont
Rep. Charles O. Greene and Rep. George T. Costes push a joint resolution urging the Highway Department to finish Interstate 89 from Chimney Corners to the Canadian line before Expo 67 opens next June. Officials say completion is slated for 1968. Other new bills address municipal aid for the poor, children's benefits in the teachers retirement system, and penalties for distributing obscene literature to minors.
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Rutland
George W. F. Cook
Bennington
Santarcangelo
Hold the Line Policy Endorsed at GOP Caucus
Republican lawmakers met in caucus and barred newsmen from seating. Rep Kenalene Collins of Readsboro spoke for newsmen then left. Rep Edward Eurich proposed keeping the state surplus under 2 million dollars during the current special session. House Speaker Mallary urged spending restraint as a steering committee led by Mallary and Leader Franklin prepares priority legislation.
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House
Richard S. Mallary
Fairlee
Mallary
Lawrence Franklin
Guildford
Youths Plead Guilty in Daytime Burglary Case
Two local youths Dale E. Ross 16 of Shaftsbury and James T. Fairley 17 of Pine Road admitted guilty pleas to daytime breaking and entering at a morning Bennington Municipal Court session.
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Bennington
Dale E. Ross
Shaftsbury
James T. Fairley
Pine Road
Kenneth J. Wilcox
George M. Fienberg
Ross
Marguerita Ross
Fairley
Paul Fairley
John P. Morrissey
Stephen H. Gilman
John N. Thompson
Manchester
Thompson
U.S
Arlington
William J. Hurley Jr
North Bennington
U.S. 7
Downtown renewal plan envisions malls and traffic ring
The plan promotes using Renewal Methodist Church as a redevelopment focal point with block malls to attract shoppers, especially older people. A minimal step proposes a downtown traffic ring with two new streets linking South Street to Washington Avenue and North Street to Pleasant Street. Merchants will see Burdis's plan at a Feb 3 meeting after a shopper survey is released.
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Methodist Church
Main Street
Burdis
South Street
Washington Avenue
North Street
Pleasant Street
Valentine Street
Union Street
Commission
Greater Bennington Association
Zodiac Signs and the Ecliptic Explained
Astronomy notes describe the Zodiac as a 16 degree wide imaginary belt containing the Ecliptic. It houses the Sun Moon and planets and is divided into 12 signs, not all representing animals.
Stock Averages Mixed as Industrials Dip. Volume Rises
Market report shows the Industrial index at 984.57 down 3.23 with railroads 256.91 down 1.37 and utilities 151.39 up 0.24. Composite average falls to 347.33 by 1.10 while volume reaches 4,070,000 shares.
Jury Returns Verdict In Civil Suit Bennington craftsman cleared
A Bennington County Court jury found Ed Levin not liable for damages sought by Evelina Sallisky who tripped on stonework at Levin's North Street workshop. Court Clerk George H. Plumb reported Sallisky sued for injuries but the jury ruled in Levin's favor Tuesday afternoon.
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Bennington County
Bennington
Ed Levin
Levin
North
County Streets
Evelina Sallisky
North Street
George H. Plumb
Burlingtonians press county sales tax idea
Burlington Mayor Frank Cain and two aldermen met with Chittenden Grand Isle legislators to discuss a proposed two cent county wide sales tax. Chairman Dr. Henry Little called lawmakers reaction normal as a new tax is seldom popular. Governor Hoff opposed any sales tax for the state and cautioned that local talks ignore a broader long range plan.
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MONTPELIER_ UK
Burlington
Frank Cain
Chittenden - Grand Isle
Dog Licensing Bill Clears Senate Move to House
The Vermont Senate approved the first of 16 bills in a special session and sent the measure to the House. The bill, passed Thursday, aims to standardize and improve dog licensing procedures in the state.
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Montpelier
UPI
Senate
House
Vermont
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