Bennington Briefs Report Local Meetings and Military Flight
Bennington residents schedule meetings for First Methodist Church circles and United Counseling Service. A tribute to Gold Star Mothers is set at the VFW Home with 6 30 supper and 8 ceremonies. Mrs. Hart attends funeral in Glens Falls. Marvin MacDougall serves aboard USS Lowe during a Pacific flight operation marking a Marine jet crossing the California to Japan route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Roy A. Sullivan
Elm St
VFW
Marvin B. MacDougall
USN
Marvin E. MacDougall
Fillmore St
USS
Lowe
Marine
el Toro Marine Corps Air Station
Santa Ana
Calif
Pacific Ocean
Marine Corps
California
Japan
Putnam Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report
The Putnam Hospital weekly list shows admissions for Jean DeBell of Bennington and several discharges including Elizabeth Pike of Wilmington and Lewis Russell of Whitingham. A later entry notes multiple births and new arrivals across Bennington Rutland Arlington and Manchester Depot with various parents claiming newborns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Pike
Wilmington
Lewis Russell
Whitingham
Italian Spring Fashion Embraces Capes and Ruffles
Florence and Rome fashion shows unveil spring silhouettes dominated by capes cape collars and high waists. More than 4 000 designs shown at the Pitti Palace with most houses favoring cape elements and ruffles and skirts generally knee length with notable exceptions from Fabiani Simonetta and Galitzine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Italy
Rome
Pitti Palace
Fabiani
Simonetta
Simonetta and
Galitzine
Americans Travelling To Visit Religious Shrines In Growth
Americans increasingly combine travel with faith visiting Old Jerusalem Bethlehem Galilee Nazareth and European shrines Lourdes Fatima Rome Assisi Padua Paray le Monial. 1960 1961 totals near 21 000 in Holy Land with 8 10 percent rise expected in 1962 per American Express and Guild of Catholic Travel officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Old Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Jordan
Galilee
Nazareth
Israel
Europe
Lourdes
Fatima
Rome
Assisi
Padua
Parray le Monial
Holy Land
David Lee
American Express Travel Service
Tom Broderick
Guild of Catholic Travel
Oberammergau
Munich
Weather Forecast for New England a Five-Day Outlook
The U S Weather Bureau extends forecast for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Temperatures Tue through Sat will average near seasonal normal with colder conditions Wednesday and Saturday. Precipitation expected 0.3 to 0.7 inch as rain or snow Thursday Friday and Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
U.S. Weather Bureau
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Kennedy Seeks Tax Hike Plan Linked to Berlin Crisis
Kennedy indicated he would pursue a tax increase to fund the higher spending required by last spring's Berlin crisis, signaling a shift in economic policy. He framed the message as aligning with the Employment Act of 1946 goals to achieve maximum employment, production, and purchasing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Berlin
Truman
Monsignor Flanagan Honored At Parish Reception
A crowd of about 350 at St. Francis de Sales School gym in Bennington, Nebraska, celebrated Msgr. Francis B. Flanagan with a humorous nostalgic program tracing his life from Nebraska childhood to ordination in 1932 and service in the Army Engineers. The event featured skits, gifts, and a orchid presented to the Monsignor, with organizers including the Holy Name Society and Catholic Daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
St. Francis de Sales
Bennington Catholic High School
Francis B. Flanagan
Francis LaDue
BCHS
Megr
Filanagan
Bish
Burlington
Francis
Bennington
Main Street
Msgr
Flanagan
Board of Education
Richard Kuhn
Holy Name Society
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Daughters
St. Francis de Sales Academy
St. Francis Cyo
Rosary-Altar Society
Joanne Haddac
Paul Keily
Teddy Galipeau
Terry Toomey
Brian Toomey
John Sausville
Diane Haddad
Mary Dermody
Rickey Burgess
Charles Toomey
William C. Sennett
PTG
Joseph A. Pello Sr
Holbrook
Yastrzemski Studies AL Pitchers For 1966 Season
Carl Yastrzemski, 22, Boston Red Sox left fielder and Ted Williams successor, is combining college study with baseball. He says he studied AL pitchers last season and will study harder in 1966, aiming to improve after a .269 batting and 80 RBIs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Carl Yastrzemski
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Notre Dame
Bridgehampton
N.Y
Yastrzemski
Boston Baseball Writers
Dion Brothers Lead New England in 1962 Ski Jumping
The Dions of Lebanon New Hampshire Roger and Bernie finished seventh and eighth in the national championship, top New England seniors. Roy Sherwood of Salisbury Connecticut placed 14th, while Austen Samuel Stuen of Boulder Colorado won his third title with 226.5 points and jumps of 194 and 190 feet. Roger Dion posted 171 and 179 feet for 204.6 points, Bernie 201.0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dions
Lebanon
N.H
Roger
Bernie
Roy Sherwood
Salisbury
Effect of Long Space Journeys on Weightlessness
AP reports astronaut John H. Glenn Jr plans three Earth orbits in weightlessness to study medical effects. Past spacemen Titov and Gagarin experienced weightlessness differently, prompting questions about long duration spaceflight and postflight physical recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Canaveral
Fla
John H. Glenn Jr
Gherman Titov
Titov
Yuri Gagarin
Gagarin
Glenn
Oakes Rejects Adams Letter As Inadequate
Sen. James Oakes of Windham rejected a letter from Attorney General Charles Adams claimed as an opinion on whether the highway department investigating commission can swear in witnesses. Oakes said the letter did not meet his demand for a formal opinion and returned it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro, Vt
James Oakes
R-Windham
Attorney General's Office
Highway Department
Oakes
Atty
Charles J. Adams
Adams
Thomas M. Debevoise
Department of Administration
Thin Ice Drowns Two Children and More in New England
A growing tally of thin ice deaths rises across New England over the weekend. In Woonsocket Rhode Island Postel Wilson age 9 and Geraldine Wilson age 10 drowned after falling through thin ice on the Blackstone River near their home. Russell J. Perry age 6 of Westport Massachusetts also died after breaking through ice at a waterhole on his parents farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Woonsocket
R.I
New England
Postel Wilson
Geraldine
Blackstone
Russell J. Perry
Westport
Mass
House Considers Postage Increase To Add One Cent
Washington AP says Congress moves a postal rate bill this week with a final House vote likely Wednesday. A one cent rise would lift mail costs and postal revenue by about 550 million dollars, with administration backed amendments boosting income to 621 million. Higher first class and air mail rates drive most revenue, plus smaller hikes for second and third class. The Ways and Means Committee advances a parallel tax modernization bill expected for a House vote next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
House Ways and Means
French Camp In Algeria Raided
In dawn raid, about 70 raiders in French army uniforms from the underground Secret Army attacked a French military camp at Sidi Chami near Oran. They escaped with weapons and gear aided by a sentry and an insider. guards reportedly did not fight. A government communique noted a search operation was launched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Sidi Chami
Oran
Algeria
School Board Sets Two Year Tax for Safety Improvements
Taxpayers were told proposed district projects include fire detector installations in three buildings, safety glass replacement, smoke barriers and minor work. Financing over two years at interest not to exceed 3 percent will require a nine cent tax. Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Elementary School auditorium.
Court dismisses charge over unlicensed operator in Manchester
Municipal Court dismissed the case against Arthur B. Hayes Jr. 18 after guardian Emma Grover entered a guilty plea for him. The dispute centered on whether an unlicensed driver could be accompanied by a licensed passenger from another state. Judge Eugene V. Clark noted Vermont statutes do not require the companion to be licensed in Vermont and preserved state exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Hayes Jr
Hayes
Emma Grover
Atty
John A. Burgess
U.S. 7
Manchester
New Jersey
Burgess
Department of Motor Vehicles
Vermont
Eugene V. Clark
Eugene Beauchin
East Wallingford
William C. Davis
Williamstown
Mass
Shaftsbury Republican Caucus Notice for January 29 1962
Shaftsbury voters are warned of a caucus at Cole Hall on Monday January 29 1962 at 8 P.M. to nominate town officers for the March 6 1962 Town Meeting and to transact other proper business. Republican Town Committee members Tracy Kenyon Jr Bradford Smith January 22 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaftsbury
Cole Hall
Republican Town Committee
Tracy Kenyon Jr
Bradford Smith
Obituary for Frank R. Fleming WWI veteran custodian
Frank R. Fleming, 64, World War I veteran and 33 years at the Bennington Post Office, died suddenly at 311 Beech St. He was born August 16, 1897, in Bennington and educated there, attended Randolph Agricultural College, and served at the local post office for 33 years. He belonged to Disabled American Veterans and St. Peter's Episcopal Church, enjoyed sports, and collected epitaphs from old cemeteries. He married Sylvia B. Allen on June 7, 1922. survived by wife, daughter Denise Woodward, stepdaughter Carolyn Van Patten, sister Katherine Magee, brother Kenneth Fleming, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Funeral at Mahar & Son Funeral Home with burial in Park Lawn Chapel and spring family burial. Memorials to Heart Fund preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Fleming
Bennington
Beech St
George
Jennie
Warner) Fleming
Agricultural College
Randolph
Hawks Block
Fleming
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Republican Club
Sylvia B. Allen
Dennis (Nicolle) Woodward
Carolyn van Patten
Katherine Magee
Kenneth Fleming
Volunteers Sought For Bloodmobile Visit Wednesday
Vermont backs the Red Cross Blood Program with donors pledged for Wednesday at Elk's Barn from 11:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Volunteer workers include Motor Corps drivers Thomas Foster Fred Gunzel Raymond Howard Grover Pennock and Nurse's Aides led by Mrs Ned Healy. Technicians assist physicians with Mrs Ray Aja Nursing Services chairwoman and others. Gray Ladies on duty include Mrs Fred Tifft and Mrs Ted Thomas. Registered nurses recruited by Mrs Earl W Williams include C T Adams Carolyn Clark Jennie Gardinier Richard N Fabricius W Philip Giddings Frances Gibney Wilhelmina Hicks Robert S Outwater Joseph Schaaf F Ray Shutts and Howard Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk’s Barn
Motor Corps
Thomas Foster
Fred Gunzel
Raymond Howard
Grover Pennock
Ned Healy
D. Dexter Davis
Franklin P. Jones
T. C. Thomas
Mary Emery Wilmington Democrat leader dies at 69
Mrs. Mabel V. Emery 69 daughter of Maynard and wife of Leo Emery died at home in Wilmington on West Main Street after a fall funeral at 2 30 this afternoon at the Wilmington Congregational Church with Rev Henry Peck officiating burial in Riverview Cemetery She was active in the American Legion Auxiliary and held multiple state and national posts locally and regionally including past matron and club president She leaves her husband a son Lindsley Emery a daughter Mrs George Miner two sisters four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews born in Burlington she married in Winooski in 1919
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Mabel V
Maynard) Emery
Windham County
West Main Street
Leo Emery
American Legion Auxiliary
Emery
The
Legion Auxiliary
Nelson Pickwell
Mayflower
CBS
Brattleboro
Lucy Anne Whittemore
Valentin Bueche
Wappingers Falls
N.Y
Burlington
Peter J. Maynard
Winooski
Wilmington Congregational Church
Henry Peck
Riverview Cemetery
Funeral Services Held for Mrs. John Trotter in Dunkirk
Funeral services for Mrs. John Trotter former Margaret Shea were held at Mahar & Son Funeral Home and St Francis de Sales Church. Requiem High Mass was offered by Rev Joseph Waite with Rev Anthony Brackett present. Pallbearers included Perry Murphy and Joseph Shea among others. Relatives from Syracuse Averill Park and Stockbridge attended. Memorials favored the Heart Fund. Entombment at Park Lawn Chapel with spring burial planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Trotter
Margaret Shea
Fairview Nursing Home
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
St. Francis de Sales Church
Joseph Waite
Trotter
Cardinal Mindszenty School
Dunkirk
N.Y
Anthony Brackett
Perry Murphy
Robert
Joseph A. Shea
Vincent O’brien
Harry Hurley
Richard McGurn
Altar Rosary Society
Catholic Daughters of America
Francis B. Flanagan
Virginia Perrotta
Frank Cummings
Rose Gleason
Hazel Hogan
CDA
Joseph Cunning
William P. Hogan
F. J. Hurley
D.J. Keeler
Heart Fund
Park Lawn Chapel
Syracuse
Averill Park
Stockbridge
Mass
Funeral services for James J. Kittel held Saturday
James J. Kittel died suddenly at his Green Acres home. Funeral services were at Mahar & Son Funeral Home Saturday afternoon with Rev. Frank W. Grippin of the First Methodist Church officiating. Floral tributes were placed in the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Kittel
Green Acres
Mahar & Son Funeral
Frank W. Grippin
First Methodist Church
Park Lawn Chapel
Thrift Shop Busy Weekend Receives Donated Goods
The thrift shop offered a seal fur coat and a green parka trimmed in orange and black among many garments. Dishes included 41 of a single pattern. Mrs. Caryl Adams and Caroline Darlington led the week and sought a vacuum cleaner. Volunteers include Mrs. Charles Fienberg Mrs. Royal White and Mrs. Edna Sweet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caryl Adams
Caroline Darlington
Charles Fienberg
Royal White
Edna Sweet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bennington Briefs
Warren Hart
Park Street
Glens Falls
N. Y
Rose DeLair
United Counseling Service Board of Trustees
UCS
Jolivette Building
Willow Road
Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
GBA
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Catherine Nevills
210 Park St
Bennington American Legion Auxiliary
Mary Cone
River Street
Putnam Hospital
Jean DeBell
James W. Lake
North Bennington
Delima Rousseau
Jesse Bentley
Arlington
Elizabeth Brandt
Norma Sargent
Danby
William Baker
Sanda
Anna LaFranchise
Alice Fox
Paschal J. Zullo
Stephen Carriere
Myrtle Tatro
Pownal
Donald Hebert
Hoosick Falls
Claire Turner
Marie Rogers
Alfred Vargas
Rutland
Adella Kilburn
Manchester Depot
Virginia Burdick
North Pownal
Conrad Hoffman
Marilyn Street
Henry Young Jr
Paul A. Dicranian
Maple St
Steven Fyfe
Petersburg
Donald Martin
By Louise Hickman
Associated Press
Mary Campbell
Jordan Tourism Information Service
Lee
Parish
By Astrid Hagenguth
Young Francis
Montreal
Anzio
Pius XII
Vivic
Monseignor
Dion Brothers
Pace
N.E
By Alton Blakeslee
AP Science
Earth
Wwi
Red Cross
Thrift Shop
Nichols
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