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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1971
Page
7
Archbishop Humberto Medieros of Boston states Catholic schools will open in the fall despite a Supreme Court ruling deeming state aid unconstitutional. He notes no state salary aid has been received and many schools face financial collapse, yet pledges to seek private support to keep educating children.
Voters here for the seventh time in two years rejected a $200,000 bond issue to fund a new elementary school. The measure failed 126 to 61, mirroring a May defeat. School officials have pressed for the project since purchasing land in 1969.
Vermont State Police investigator Lee Jones ruled arson caused the fire that destroyed Castleton's landmark Dewey farmhouse after inspecting the scene and interviewing witnesses. The blaze occurred Saturday night, leveling what was believed to be the oldest homestead in Castleton.
Two summer workshops sponsored by the McCullough Park Foundation will run at Gov. McCullough Mansion in North Bennington. The Creative Arts Workshop for Grades 1–6 costs $12 and runs Aug 2–27. the Drama Workshop for Grades 4–8 costs $10 and runs July 12–Aug 13.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mavis S. Swezey of Manchester Depot at Brewster Funeral Home with interment in Dellwood Cemetery. Separate rites honored Robert L. Wilkinson of Arlington with full military honors, flag details, and a Requiem Mass at St. Margaret Mary's Church. The two services drew attendees from Massachusetts New York Connecticut and surrounding areas.
The town pool's swimming classes are at capacity in the first two-week period with over 25 participants across ages and programs. Instructors have been added to reduce class size. Registrations are open for the next two-week period starting July 6, with no classes on July 5.
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