Village water costs spark budget fears in Bennington
Bennington Village Water Board members clash over deficits in the water department. Cy Shultz cites the 1968 annual report showing a $4,326.22 shortfall over revenues, pressing for a formal five year cost projection. Residents report dirty discolored water from multiple streets as the board considers funding, deed restrictions, and manager options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Butler
Seymour G
Shultz
Bennington
Water Department
George Allard
Allard
Hilda Hurley
Horst
Alred Ellett
Henry Hansen
County Street
Jefferson Heights
North Street
Marret Lane
Aiken presses for public meetings on nuclear safety
Sen Aiken urged immediate public meetings in Bennington and Brattleboro to explain nuclear power needs and safety measures. Critics from the Anti Pollution League of the Connecticut River Valley and the Bennington Committee for Survival oppose Vermont Yankee and a proposed Easton NY fast breeder. Local water board items included unpaid rents, potential name publication, and a tax dispute over a Woodford 54 acre lot. officials also noted no fire hydrant near Cora B. Whitney Elementary School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Brattleboro
Sen
Aiken
Anti- Pollution League
Connecticut River Valley
Vermont Yankee
Vernon
Committee For Survival
Easton
N.Y
Hansen
Shultz
Eliott
Clyde Peck
T. Garry Buckley
Woodford
Horst
Allard
Stamford
John H. Williams II
Milton Pinsker
Cora B. Whitney
Gage Street
Sugarbush Camp Bus Schedule
The Sugarbush Girl Scout Day Camp releases a weekday bus schedule for July. Bus routes cover Manchester Arlington Pownal Bennington North Bennington Shaftsbury with stops from 8:15 to 9:20. Girls should be early, bring lunch and water, and contact Camp Director Mrs Jerome Darling at 442-5538 for questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugarbush
Manchester-Arlington
Ken’s Sporting Goods
Grand Union
Center
Iga Market
East Arlington
Arlington Variety Store
Crow Hill
Pownal - Bennington
South Pownal Firehouse
Pownal Center
South Street
Crescent Boulevard
Bennington Post Office
Main and Silver
Main and
Beech
Main and Branch
Williams Iga
Gage and Knapp
County and
Bradford
County and Safford
County and Park
Chapel Road
Brooklyn Drive
Bennington
North Bennington
Dewey and
Weeks
Dewey and Elm
Dewey and Main
Bemmont and River
River
Jerome Darling
Devilish Psychedelicism Stimulates Hoosick Youth Center
Hoosick Falls New York teenagers visit the Town of Hoosick Youth Center for art projects as a five section psychedelic entrance nears completion. Sections include color streamers strobe lighting and a future touch and sound area. The program funded by the New York State Council on the Arts involves about 20 teens daily and features face mask making and audience dialogue through "Feedback" sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Town of Hoosick
Church Street
Dodge Industries
New York State Council On the Arts
Paris
Peter Smith
Smith
Council On the Arts
Vermont VARC Day at Silver Towers Camp Planned
Brookfield confirms the first annual Vermont Association for Retarded Children Day at Silver Towers Camp will be July 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. VARC invites campers families and supporters for a noon buffet, a program led by Larry B. Scot Palm and Phillip Van Orman, and a guided tour of facilities amid Silver Towers 12th year operations.
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Brookfield
Vermont Association For
Varc Advisory Board
Silver Towers
Man
United States
St Anthony Union High School Identity Question
A Mount Anthony identity question arises as decals from School Cals of Larchmont New York arrive at the superintendent’s office. The samples show several sizes illustrating school spirit with the name St Anthony and prompt a remark about the mountain behind the saint suggesting Mt Bennington as a possible label.
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Mt. Anthony
School Cals
Larchmont
N.Y
St. Anthony
Mt. Bennington
Scout Camp Sunrise set for Troop 353 at Orwell
Scout notes outline Camp Sunrise in Orwell hosting Troop 353 for a week of July 13 to 20 with an Eagle Scout unit leader Bruce Fuller. Activities include swimming rowing canoeing nature camp craft riflery and astronomy. Order of the Arrow tap-out Wednesday night inducts Robert Burgess Randy Wilkins Dave Garland and Gene Daugherty with fall ordeal to earn full membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Sunrise
Orwell
Bruce Fuller
Bruce
Order of the Arrow
Order
Robert Bur
Vermont State Grange Church Service at Putney
The 22nd annual Vermont State Grange Church Service will be held on Sunday July 13 at 11 30 a m in Putney Federated Church with co hosts Putney Church and Evening Star Grange Dummerston A coffee hour precedes the service Rev Elden C Bucklin will speak Bob Patch accordion accompanist Mrs Eleanor Putnam soloist Miss Shelah Perreault and Miss Nancy Carpenter represent the Junior Grange Royal B Cutts of Townshend master of the State Grange participate Myra Adams will play The service includes a basket lunch at Putney Community Center and parsonage followed by a program by the state Grange women s activity committee Belle Decker dress contest dress review Pontons family musical group who were second in the state Grange talent contest will sing Ev erett Willard Past State Master will speak
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putney
Vermont State Grange
State Grange Dairy Queen
Shelah Perreault
Nancy Carpenter
Junior Grange
Ice
Wil Royal B. Cutts
Townshend
State Grange
Myra Adams
State Grange Women’s Activity Committee
Belle Decker
Everett Willard
Pontons
Camp Ondawa Program Opens Camp Ondawa Opens
Sunderland Camp Ondawa, the Bennington County 4 H Camp, opened Sunday with 72 campers at a 12 acre Sunderland site. Virginia McKenna directs the program offering fly tying, entomology, nature, rifle safety, camp fires, tribal competition, sports and crafts. Activities include daily chores and meals. open to 9 to 19 year olds, with a few spots left for next week on a first come basis. Call the Bennington County Extension Service at 447 7582.
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Sunderland
Bennington County
Route
Shady Pines
Ondawa
Virginia McKenna
Bennington
More Retailers Are Registered in Vermont
Montpelier tax official Lawrence Wright reports about two thirds of Vermont retailers have registered to collect the 3 percent sales tax. Since June 1 the levy was in effect and one third had registered at first. By Monday 10,700 retailers filed applications. Four of eight field examiners completed a week-long tax course and began a door-to-door search to ensure full compliance statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
API
Lawrence Wright
Vermont
Wright
State Tax Department
Training Complete for Seaman Apprentice Burton D. Harwood
Seaman Apprentice Burton D. Harwood son of Mr and Mrs David Harwood of North Bennington completed boat training at Great Lakes Naval Station Illinois. He spent eight days at home then left June 28 for San Diego California visiting the Guerard family in Long Beach. Harwood will serve aboard USS Uhlmann on a six month Vietnam tour after enlisting April 17 through the North Adams Navy Recruiting Station. A surprise party marked his 18th birthday during the home visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton D. Harwood
David Harwood
North Bennington
Great Lakes Naval Station
Ill
San Diego
Calif
California
Arthur Guerard
Long Beach
Guerard
Bennington
Harwood
Uhlmann
Governor Cancels Out Friday Appearance in Bennington
Gov Davis cannot attend the American Crafts Council fair opening at Mt Anthony Union High School in Bennington this Friday. Elbert G Moulton said the 2 p.m. meeting with Edward B Hinman of International Paper Co is the only time available. Davis regrets the absence. Mrs Davis will represent him at the ceremony.
Stolen Coin Collection Valued at 10000 In South Burlington
Police investigated a theft over the July 4th weekend at Frank Cota's home. Detective Bobby Joe Jackson said the private coin collection, secured in a locked metal cabinet, was removed Sunday night. Several thousand dollars worth of coins remained untouched.
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South Burlington
UPS
Bobby Joe Jackson
Frank Cota
Jackson
Head Start Open Houses Invited Parents in Manchester and Bennington
Head Start invites Manchester parents and guests to an open house at 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church with speakers from VISTA and the CEO and refreshments. Danby and Pawlet parents are invited. A similar session occurs Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Bennington Elementary School with the nurse, a social worker and the director available to answer questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Shoes of the Fisherman at Harte Theatre and More
The cinema listings include Shoes of the Fisherman starring Anthony Quinn and Oscar Werner at the Harte Theatre 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Monterey Pop, D A Pennebaker’s concert documentary, plays at Williamstown Cinema Monday through Thursday 8 p.m. and Friday to Sunday 7 and 8:45 p.m. Charly, with Cliff Robertson and Claire Bloom, shows at Manchester Cinema 7:00 and 9:15 p.m. Robertson’s Oscar win and Nelson’s nomination are noted.
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Anthony Quinn
Oscar Werner
Morris West
Harte Theatre
Monterey Pop
D.A. Pennebaker
Williamstown
Charly
Cliff Robertson
Claire Bloom
Robertson
Ralph Nelson
Manchester
Bennington Briefs Highlights Local School and Events
Mount Anthony Junior High issued reports for grades 7 and 8 by July 7. Bennington Little League meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at the YMCA. A Burlington PBS program airs Friday at 8 p.m. featuring Luigi Lucioni from Boston. Welcome Wagon cook-out Saturday at 7 p.m. at 132 Fillmore St. Call 442-6542. Natural Resources Council open meeting tonight at 8 at Mark Skinner Library in Manchester with John W. Stevens of Bondville as main speaker.
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Vermont
Manchester
Luigi Lucioni
Boston
Bennington Welcome Wagon Club
Allen Donofrio
Fillmore St
Donofrio
The
Vermont Natural Resources Council On Land Use
Mark Skinner
John W. Stevens
Bondville
Conservation Society of Southern
Obituary notes from Schenectady and nearby towns
Loretta Rourke Barry, 68, of 1005 Union St Schenectady dies of heart attack. Retired after 30 years as secretary to the city engineer. Survivors include husband Edward D Barry and brother Frank Rourke of Miami. Funeral 9:30 a.m. Wed at Daly Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St John the Evangelist Church. Anna V Micklas, 55 East St Mechanicville widow of Joseph Micklas Sr dies at St Marys Hospital Troy. Born in Lithuania she moved to Mechanicville 60 years ago. Last Gold Star Mother of Henry Lesco Post American Legion. Survived by son Joseph Micklas Jr four daughters nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren two brothers. Funeral services at Noonan Funeral Home Mechanicville and St Paul the Apostle Church. interment in St Paul Cemetery. Miss Mary J Welch 85 Hoosick Falls DAR member former NY state regent dies in Concord NH. Born June 17 1884 taught in Mount Vernon 35 years. Retired 1949 returned to Hoosick Falls living near How ard Barber nephew North Bennington. Member of Silver Cross Circle The Kings Daughters First United Church Presbyterian Hoosick Falls. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. at Robson Home for Funerals Hoosick Falls burial Maple Grove Cemetery. DAR service Wednesday 7 p.m. at funeral home. Levi N Perham dies at Monroe Park Nursing Home after long illness. Funeral arrangements pending Mahar and Son Funeral Home. Erroneous police report in Monday’s Banner said cars driven by William Reed Bennington and Donald C Hicks Montpelier collided on Gage Street. Hicks car was parked and unoccupied.
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Schenectady
N.Y
Loretta Rourke Barry
Union St
Hoosick Falls
St. John the Evangelist Church
Edward D. Barry
Frank Rourke
Miami
Fla
Daly
Mechanicville
Anna V. Micklas
East St
Riverside
Joseph Micklas
St. Mary’s Hospital
Troy
Micklas
Lithuania
Henry Lesco
Cornwall
Hudson
Theodore Lucas
John Crouse
Augustine Gilheany
William McShane
Matthew Travnuskas
Cleveland
Ohio
Joseph Travnuskas
Noonan Funeral Home
St. Paul the Apostle Church
St. Paul’s Cemetery
Hoolick Falls
Mary J. Welch
Hoosac-Walloomsac
DAR
New York State
Concord
N.H
Miss Welch
Frank W
Anna C. (Johnson) Welch
Mount Vernon
Rufus Johnson
Harry Shaw
Johnson Hill Road
The
William Reed
Bennington
Donald C. Hicks
Montpelier
Gage Street
Hicks
Arlington Planner To Head Land Team
Governor Deane C. Davis to name Walter Blucher of Arlington, a planner, to head the development technical advisory team. Wilmington officials seek state help to study the Haystack development of 2,000 seasonal homesites on 500 acres. Other appointees include Henry Raymore, William Cowles, Donald Remick, W. William Albert, and a Forest and Parks Department member.
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Wilmington Commission
Davis
Wilmington Offi
Henry Raymore
Arlington
William Cowles
Shelburne
Donald Remick
State Highway Department
W. William Albert
Water Resources Board
Forest and Parks Department
Robert Williams
Funeral services for Mrs Irene S Wood
Funeral services for Mrs Irene S Wood of 806 Main St widow of Charles Wood were held Monday morning from Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home. Rev Melvin R Moe Gaughey officiated with family as bearers. Burial in Woodford Cemetery. Mrs Wood died Friday after five years as a patient. She formerly lived in Woodford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene S. Wood
Main St
Charles Wood
Hanson - Walbridge
Melvin R. Moe Gaughey
First United Methodist Church
Woodford
McGaughey
Wood
Monroe Park
Hospital Notes July 7, 1969 Admissions and Discharges
On Monday July 7 1969 admissions include Wendy Hoag from Bennington and Florence Weeden from Petersburg NY. Discharges include Fred Barbeau and Edna Lane, both from Bennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendy Hoag
Bennington
Florence Weeden
Petersburg
N.Y
Fred Barbeau
Edna Lane
Penny to Nickel Arcade Era at Coney Island
New York UPI reports a long era ends at Coney Island as penny machines vanish from the Penny Arcade replaced by nickel operate machines including a mechanical fortune teller. The shift marks a cost change and nostalgia for the old penny era.
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New York
UPI
Coney Island
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Bennington Banner
Aiken Asks
Mahar & Son Funeral
Son Lag
Andward
Dhone
NEDA
Hoosick Youth Center
Edith Beaumont
Elks
VARC
Emily C. Cota
P.O
Charlestown
N,h
ST. Anthony Union High School
George Kerbs
Grange
Navyman
Vietnam
Bennington Briefs
Mount Anthony Junior High School
Bennington Little League
YMCA
Loretta Barry
Levin
Perham
Levi N. Perham
Mahar and Son Funeral Home
Arlington Planner
Wednes
SALEM
Hamburg
Salem’s
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