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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1964
Page
14
In Montpelier Rep John Downs proposes a bill to raise the Industrial Building Authority lending cap from 10 million to 20 million and allow loans for machinery. The measure would support Fairbanks-Morse in St Johnsbury, where 600 jobs could be at risk if the firm departs due to an outdated 133 year old plant. residents pledge to back a new plant.
The Southwestern Area Superintendents Association commends the governor's education task force and backs reorganization of supervisory districts. They oppose a fixed 12 district plan, urging reforms align with high school attendance areas and reduced administrative units. A deep study by state education groups should guide specific recommendations to the Department of Education and state leaders.
Albany proposed bill by Assemblyman Francis P. Moe Closkey would create a state lottery to raise about $400 million yearly for the state and New York City. He promotes it as an education aid alternative to off track betting, though chances of passage appear slim.
Miss Janet King of North Pownal, bride to be of U S Marine Corps member Joseph Sebastiao, was honored at a surprise shower hosted by The Banner staff at Old Bennington schoolhouse. Fifteen guests attended as gifts were presented and a three tier cake topped a miniature bridal couple.
Rollie Blood, known as Bromley Ski School instructor, won the Glen Ellen area’s inaugural standard race on January 23. His time on the Royal Scot Trail was 2:00.1, with rivals including David Lacouter and Josef Cabe close behind. Glen Ellen plans weekly races Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. and awards a 14 karat gold diamond standard for new course records.
Union Carbide Corp. announced arrangements to borrow 200 million from Metropolitan Life and Prudential to back a capital expansion program expected to exceed 200 million annually for several years. Each lender provides 100 million on 30 year notes at 4.1 percent. The company will retire 39 million in promissory notes due 1965 1967. A quarterly dividend of 90 cents per share will be paid March 2 1964 to holders of record February 7 1964.
The Record Hop to benefit the March of Dimes is set for Saturday at the State Armory from 8 to 11 p.m. A disc jockey from Station WBTN will spin top 40 records and contest winners will receive records. The Ghost Riders trio of Tom Lukken Al Lewis and Big Daddy Frazier makes its debut. Mrs. Marion Charest is MOD teenage chairman. weather permitting a group of teenage girls will canvas Main and North Streets Friday and Saturday collecting for the cause.
Bennington County Nurses Association will hold a dinner meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at Paradise Restaurant with a social hour at 6. Attendees choose dinner from the menu and should return notification cards. A film titled Project Hope narrated by Bob Considiné will be shown, highlighting a World Health Organization hospital ship.
Mrs Edward Cecelia Bergeron of Safford Street retires after 18 years with Ben-Mont. A surprise dinner at Paradise Restaurant Tuesday night was organized by the salaried office girls led by Mrs Irene Joly. Thirty one attended. Speakers included Mrs Amy Jordan and Mrs Marian Vince. Miss Mary Ryan presented a pearl necklace. Bergeron served in several Ben-Mont departments including data processing.
Fred C Adams 70 a partner in the Carpenter and Adams feed store for 25 years died at home on January 19 after a heart attack. Born March 4, 1893 in Shaftsbury Vermont he was active in Ellenburg Depot Kiwanis Church and fraternal organizations. Survived by wife Pauline Hebert son James daughter Ruth Adams Troy sister Agnes Adams and four grandchildren. Funeral held January 22 with Masonic services at Crown Funeral Home.
Bennington Village police report a car driven by Frances Gadue of 175 Imperial Ave slipped on a icy incline on Morgan Street. The vehicle skidded, knocked over a picket fence, and struck the side of the house at 130 Morgan Street.
The noon stock averages show 783.174 with a .57 change, 182.664 up .55, and 139.71 down .07. Composite average stands at 273.954.29 with Sales totaling 1,840,000.
Pack 53 conducts a combined family alert and preparedness session at Second Congregational Church social room. Dens showcase fire prevention Civil Defense kits and emergency readiness items while Webelos perform first aid demos. Awards: Wolf Greg Hughes David Jordan Frank Rich Steven Wassick Brian Decker Bobcat pins Michael Maguire Mark Goyette Stanley Wiskoski Scott Whitemore Michael Carroll Mark White Bear badges Benji Ekwall Larry Cole Chris Daugherty Lion badges Michael Betts Teddy Betts denner badges Benji Ekwall den insignia Teddy Betts.
The Greater Bennington Association reviews 1963 activities at its Feb dinner, praising progress on civic projects. Key efforts include a memorial park, new post office, village water fluoridation, and a regional high school plan, plus the Prep Club to ease student transitions to work.
The Banner corrects Wednesday’s report on Bennington Village bus plans tied to Mt. Anthony Union School Board’s tentative site decisions. If the Soldiers’ Home site is used, village students would walk to the school. if the Town Farm site is used, transportation costs were estimated with two site options in mind.
The Greater Colonie Townsman, a new weekly tabloid printed by The Banner, will debut in Colonie and surrounding villages with two pilot issues on Feb 20 and March 12 regular weekly publication. Peter A. Keyrouze, former editor and manager of area papers, leads a staff at Latham Corners Shopping Center serving Colonie Menands Latham Loudonville and adjacent communities.
Admission names listed in this Wednesday hospital note include Master Steven Luke Mrs Haze tie Babcock Joel Towart Master Ronald Peme and others from Bennington Hoosick Falls and Manchester with several titled and familial relations noted for the crowding intake
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