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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1962
Page
10
Selectmen discuss a proposed sewer ordinance amendment. The town would cover meter costs, altering the base for sewer charges from owners to the town. Paul Kelley urges restoration of the original provision, and the board agrees to publish the corrected version.
Clement D. Greene Sr. 56 native of Shaftsbury died at Putnam Memorial Hospital Bennington after a long illness. Survived by wife Emily Rice Greene two sons Myron Clement Arthur Richard all of Shaftsbury two daughters Jennie Bishop of Woodford Beulah Moffitt of Shaftsbury and two half brothers Allie and Alvie. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm Hanson Walbridge Bennington with burial in Waite’s Cemetery Shaftsbury memorial gifts to Vermont Cancer Society Inc. Montpelier urged.
State police reported three accidents yesterday resulting in five people treated at Putnam Memorial Hospital or locally injured. A 1960 Brockway tractor trailer struck a 1961 Morris Minor. Grace Kent and Mary Kent of Arlington were involved with Mary hospitalized for facial injuries. A 1955 Chevrolet pickup rolled on Red Mountain Road injuring a passenger. A head on collision on U.S. 7 between a 1954 Oldsmobile and a 1962 Volkswagen left both drivers treated and released.
Hyannis Port Massachusetts Lt Gov McLaughlin signed a revised blue laws bill into law allowing small stores to sell food seven days a week and permitting gift shops antique stores and real estate showings on Sundays and holidays The measure aims to aid storekeepers during the Fourth of July holiday while Volpe attends a governors conference.
A Williams College alumni and student committee urged the president and trustees to eliminate the 129-year-old fraternity system. The report faulted fraternities for hindering education, criticized college governance, and proposed college-owned housing and facilities to serve all students as the new center of non classroom life.
In Claremont New Hampshire Joseph Helie Jr age 16 died after he and companion Michael Cresong 14 were hurled from a bicycle traveling fast down a steep hill. Helie died at Mary Hitchcock Hospital Hanover Cresong was seriously injured at Claremont Hospital.
Notable weekend events include visits by Mr. and Mrs. James DelAquila and relatives from Hackensack. VFW Post 1332 cancels tonight's meeting with next set for July 17. Local social rounds feature Mina Albee and horse show plans, family gatherings in Troy and Bennington, and incorporation filings for Home Furniture Co Inc.
The board approved a $1 962 08 bid from Co on a state aided project budgeted at 2 500. Helen Strobridge of Pownal resigns as Bennington High School secretary effective Aug 3 to work in her husband Norman Strobridge’s insurance office. he announced candidacy for Pownal town representative in the Vermont legislature.
A review notes the Champagne Complex at Sarra Ferman Candlelight Theater drew a tiny crowd. The critic praises the sprightly comedy and cast, especially Corky Allen, Bill Holland, and Francis LaDue, and urges area theatergoers to support the struggling venue as it plans No Exit after Champagne.
Rutland mayor John J. Daley plans talks with postal officials and the FBI over circulation in Rutland of anti Jewish propaganda weekly Common Sense published by Conde McGinley. He will also meet Rutland police and civil groups to address concerns about antisemitic literature and to preserve an inclusive city.
Gov. F Ray Keyser Jr. issues a proclamation designating July Fourth as Independence Day in Vermont. The 186th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is noted as a historic document with worldwide significance.
One of New England's few remaining covered bridges in Hadley Mass burned today. Fire officials say pranksters started the blaze. The bridge over the Fort River in Hockanum was used only for foot traffic to preserve it. Hampshire County had recently approved funds for repairs and planned guards before the Fourth.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Clarence L Shippey the former Blanche France who died Friday at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Rev Frederick B Wolf and Fr Graham officiated with organist James Chapman. Pallbearers included Robert Shippey Jr and others. Burial in Park Lawn Cemetery followed. Attendees from multiple states and Canada attended.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Parker formerly Inez Bentley were conducted at Mahar & Son Funeral Home Arlington with Rev. Clement G. Belcher of St. James Episcopal Church officiating. Committal prayers followed at Maple Grove Cemetery Hoosick Falls. Pallbearers were Harmon Saunders Arthur Blomberg Theodore Bentley and Howard Mudgett of Rupert.
The funeral for Mrs. Lauren Thibodeau was held Monday morning with a Requiem High Mass at Sacred Heart Church conducted by the Rev. Vin.
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