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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1967
Page
12
At a Bennington School District meeting the board assigned committees for 1967 68. A new committee was created and several functions were combined, with concern raised about ensuring all members stay informed on specific problems.
Roy J. Earnhardt, a 54 year old Tampa resident and former 31 year employee of Early and Daniel Corp., left his grain and feed company job to study for the ministry at the University of the South Sewanee Tenn. He now serves as president of the 70 member student body and began duties at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in a parish training program under Rev. Frederick B. Wolf. Earnhardt preaches Sundays and appeared on radio, plans to graduate next spring and expects to return to South Florida. His wife Virginia Ireland and two daughters are named. The Post Office announced an open competitive examination for mail handlers in the area with a starting salary of 2.44 hourly, standard benefits and retirement. He describes himself as a traditional Anglo Catholic.
Michael Russo and Dr John Herlihy announced about 325 students enrolled in the CPCC sponsored summer school, up about 50 from last year. Five centers are Arling ton Bennington Elementary Bennington secondary Pownal and Shaftsbury with classes also at Bennington Catholic High. Thirty courses taught by 25 teachers from Pownal to Arlington emphasize new materials and methods, team teaching, individualized instruction and extended labs. The program aims to test innovations while reviewing and refreshing curriculum across grades.
Bennington selectmen and state officials held a session on the Walloomsac River pollution issue. Vermont Tissue Co. waste testing failed due to inadequate pre settlement, prompting talks on pre treatment and better settling, with urgency from regulators and public concerns about water quality.
Mrs. Coe and Selectman Van Santvoord clash over recurring flooding as residents press for action. Town officials cite lack of complaints, legal limits on directing water runoff, and the elected road commissioner as the decision maker, with few alternative candidates. The conversation highlights tensions between residents, officials, and road policy.
Washington area girls join Sky Acres for four nature themed sessions with over four hundred acres for hiking and exploration. Campcraft training covers fire building tenting and rope lashing as Lucy Howard Patricia Hawley Andrea Webb Maryanne Shaff and others attend admissions include Lee Busbee Maudie Church Rosemary Kipp Kathleen Ellis and more. Birth notices report two boys born July 5 to Hoosick Falls families and a July 1 daughter born in Concord Massachusetts to the Butler family. additional birth details for local residents.
MIRROR LAKE New Hampshire UPI Romney in New Hampshire hints a possible 1968 presidential bid. He expects Nixon Reagan and Volpe to oppose him in the first presidential primary next March 12. Romney says he has not yet decided and will decide before year’s end.
The discussion covers Prospect School’s role as an experimental site, possible expansion, and teacher training. A board proposal to graft four Prospect classrooms into the public system remains merely exploratory amid tax concerns and procedural changes for next year.
Two drivers and two passengers suffered minor bruises in a Wednesday afternoon crash on U S 7 Death Valley stretch in Arlington. Cas tor of Philadelphia collided with guard rails at 2 45 p m. his car was hit by a following vehicle driven by Landers of Vero Beach. Both men and their wives were released to their doctors. SeparateVillage incidents occurred on Main Street and County Street with minor damages to a Ruskin taxi, a car from West Brattleboro, and a parked car owned by Manchester Center resident Carol Hoard.
Bennington Briefs report VFW Post 1332 members and auxiliary meet at 7 tonight at the post rooms on North Street to march in a body to honor Mrs. Wil fred Bourgeois at 218 Division St. The item also notes travel plans for Mrs. Ward returning to the Congo, a Bermudan vacation for Richard Ralph, and local social notes including a July 11 chapter meeting and a July 8 VFW dance with the Rhythmaires.
Bennington selectmen approved a weekday closure of Barney Road between Burgess Road and the old Vermont 9 in the town's east end. Traffic will be kept off to ease repair work, with the closing to take effect Monday and continue until further notice.
Markets show Dow Jones industrials at 865.35, rail averages at 257.53, utilities at 138.35, and composite around 318.42 as trading volume reaches 30,000 shares. Noon report reflects figures for 30 Industrials 20 Railroads and related transport and utility stocks.
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