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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1964
Page
3
Ford wins a first quarter sales lead in New England, surpassing combined Chevy and Plymouth totals. The shift spots Ford as the region’s preferred car maker as buyers respond to new models and pricing. Local dealers urge customers to act now amid growing demand.
A verse on a weathered covered bridge frames a Bennington reminiscence. Mary Wellington, now a Columbia Presbyterian secretary, recalls the Governor Robinson bridge over the Walloomsac near Mt Anthony Country Club. The clipping cites photos from Springfield Republican and multiple local figures, events, and venues across Vermont and nearby areas.
Maj Charles W Owens Jr retired from the U S Air Force after 20 years of service. He and his wife Barbara visited his grandmother Mrs Eva A Bridge in Newport News with children Michael Keith and Cynthia. He earned the Air Force commendation medal and flew 3000 hours across aircraft from T 6 to C 130. He served as Wing Communications officer at Langley AFB Virginia and was base commander at Chambly France before Langley. The Owens plan to live in San Angelo Texas.
The Bennington High School class of 1914, 27 strong with 17 alive, celebrated a half century since graduation. Ten members attended with five spouses as guests. others sent messages. The group gathered at the Fauley home, then dined at Mt Anthony Country Club, planning another reunion in 1969.
The High School class of 1954 held its 10th reunion Saturday at Mt. Anthony Country Club with 58 classmates and 49 guests, totaling 107. Invited teachers Mr. Russell Mrs. Caswell and Mrs. Dimick attended, welcomed by Miss Tedi Petrelis. Prizes were awarded for personal milestones, then Alma Mater sung and dancing followed to Maurice Rancourt’s orchestra with a lively Hello Dolly rendition. Plans were announced for the 15th reunion.
The Bennington Graded School District reports overcrowding as its main ongoing issue. Enrollment is rising to about 660 at Bennington High, with elementary pupils over capacity in church spaces. merger studies and non resident limits are urged amid possible double sessions.
Mrs. W B Janet Flynn and daughter Judy lead six students from a baton school returning from Red Lion Pennsylvania after attending the 10th Red Lion Baton Twirling Jubilee and clinic. More than 700 twirlers enrolled this year directed by the Burg sisters, national champions and judges. The group learned from nationally known instructors during the event.
The Bennington High School 1939 class plans a 1969 reunion after a successful silver jubilee turnout. Capt. Charles Scott to chair, Robert Dakin and Mrs. Marion Fowler in leadership roles, with notable attendees and gifts acknowledged. A Sunday chicken barbecue closed the weekend. In Cardiff Wales, Judge Owen Temple-Morris led a courtroom sing honoring Clerk James Lennox upon retirement.
Last week 120 donors gave blood at the bloodmobile. Gallon Club members included Charles C. Tidd who reached seven gallons and 56 donations, and Ernest Coonradt with four gallons. Daisy Myers and Robert P. Nolan hit 16 donations for two gallons. Volunteers served as receivers, technicians, nurses, and aides, led by Mrs Lavina Hayward, with staff joining from Doctors Curtis M. Flory and James S. Shea to Mrs. Sally Adams and others.
Eleven boys from Poughkeepsie and nearby areas plus two counselors ride 35 miles daily from Canaan to Lake George during a three week YMCA camp outing. The group camps at Bennington and braves Vermont hills earning praise for teamwork despite mixed wealth.
The Bennington Rescue Squad marked one year as a full time emergency ambulance service. From June 29, 1963 to June 22, 1964 it handled 312 calls, logged 641 road hours, and aided 296 people with 278 hospital transfers and 15 to nursing homes. In 1964 it averaged 36 calls per month and handled numerous auto accidents with 56 injured taken to hospital.
Federal mediators persist in talks to avert a mechanics strike at American Airlines. The Transport Workers Union warns a walkout could begin at July 4 if wage and benefit demands are not met.
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