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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1962
Page
2
Woman's World poetry excerpt recalls childhood scenes and playful mischief. The speaker imagines a regal court around them and a magical brew. Vivid images of honey, snow white crystals, and sweet treats frame reminiscence.
A playful poem fragment describes stepping high and jumping over shapes, falling and catching oneself, dancing in bright costumes, and prancing through life. It adds a sharp家庭 warning about picking up toys or face disposal.
The fragment hints at micro scale between vast natural themes and human time. It connects layers from ground to sea and frames life as a persistent, ever present game, offering a poetic view of nature and memory.
A reflective piece describes heat and comfort as the speaker irons at eighty degrees while a Dr Kildare rerun plays. Fragrance from flowers mingles with cleaned surroundings as memories pass by, creating a tranquil idle moment.
A speaker rails at unseen others as babies or playmates surround and tease. Parent comments about watching from a distance and the cold water hints at a winter scene and a year half gone, leaving the narrator anxious and isolated.
In St Petersburg Florida a muffled telephone call led police to the wrong address. By the time they reached the correct house the caller thanked them and said the alert was really nothing and no aid was needed.
Bennington and Arlington residents back the Catamount Patrol of eight Girl Scouts heading to the 1962 Senior Roundup at Button Bay July 18. Local firms funded gear, volunteers prepared camps, and broadcasts will cover events with Marie Bergquist as commentor and Ann Brush as photographer.
Woodford Lake Estates members elected officers for the coming year. James Delong was re-elected president and Kenneth C. Porter re-elected secretary-treasurer. Carl Reynolds named trustee. Edward Kayes vice president. Other trustees include Clifford Clark Joseph Coutu and Russell Shepard. Delong said paid-up members and their guests will receive identification buttons to use the pavilion and swimming area.
A long list of church services in Arlington Dorset Hoosick Pownal Sandgate Shaftsbury Sunderland Woodford Hollow notes multiple denominations. Postings include times for mass Holy Communion morning worship Sunday School and special services across St. Columban's St James' Federated East Arlington West Arlington and others with ministers names and service times.
Bennington July real estate transfers listed by Miss Mary Hodeck include multiple parcels moved within Bennington and to buyers from Brooklyn New York Floral Park New York Kintnersville Pennsylvania and New York City as well as adjacent towns. Transfers occur July 2 through July 6 involving properties on Highway 108 Colgate Road Branch Street U S 7 Route 109 Willow Road and surrounding areas.
Vermont Chief Legislative Draftsman Louis Springer arrives at the State House to begin early work for the 1963 General Assembly. He will draft revisions to antiquated commit al laws and amend an earlier relief bill affecting widows and orphans of veterans, as requested by Lt. Gov. Foote and Speaker Lawrence.
Tucson officer John Ritter reports arrest of a University of Arizona student found lying on a rooftop with a telescope aimed at a sorority house. The incident highlights a new wrinkle in window peeping.
A list of church services across Bennington including Bennington Church of Christ at 524 South St and First Church of God on North Bennington Road at Hicks Avenue with times for worship Bible study and Sunday School. Also notes meetings for Friends Quakers Unitarian Fellowship Sacred Heart St Francis de Sales and other denominations with mass times and special events.
Mrs. Alice May Blanchard Sweet aged 88 widow of Faulteen M. Sweet died Friday. Born March 24 1874 in Pownal she married in 1894 and lived in the Pownal area. Survived by three daughters six grandchildren nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews with two sons deceased. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home officiated by Rev H Glenn Payne. Burial Park Lawn Cemetery Monday.
In St Petersburg Florida a woman plead innocent to an overstay parking ticket telling Municipal Judge Laurence D Childs she was at the dentist and could not get up from the chair. The judge dismissed the charge.
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