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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1962
Page
5
The Manchester Chamber of Commerce seeks resident opinion on a potential large shopping center with four possible sites and a bowling alley. The chamber will not push or oppose the project until public views are known.
Hoosick Falls residents were urged to avoid washing cars and watering lawns due to drought and water shortage. James O Neil, chairman of the village water committee, said chlorine levels could harm lawns. The board heard a health department survey noting sanitary sewers feeding storm sewers in Classic Street and Mechanic Street near the Colasta Building, with a project to address the issue. Rita Doyle read a state audit report, and seven new street lights costing about 270 dollars were approved. A 7 pm siren demonstration at the firehouse was announced for tonight with board invitation.
Dorset residents Mrs. Russell Parks rests in Putnam Memorial Hospital after arrival from St. Louis with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gilbert and their three children staying with Rufus and Mrs. Gilbert on West Road. Ver Mont State Symphony members Meachem played at Southern Vermont Art Center and Middlebury. Fire siren and bonfire on West Road drew spectators. Shroders stay at Lake Street cottage while George Riley rents their Kent Hill home for summer. Meditations in a garden reflect on weed abundance after rain.
Williams College Williamstown Summer Theatre lists Tennessee Williams comedy Period of Adjustment as the third show July 24 to 28 directed by R Leland Starnes. The adult play centers on two couples with six year and newlyweds marital troubles and features depth despite its comedy.
Fire broke out Monday morning at Warren Wire Co in the plants exhaust system from an enamel oven. Two trucks from the South Pownal Fire Department extinguished the flames. Personal manager John Barber said the blaze had occurred previously in the same location but damage was slight as the plant had just reopened after a week-long vacation shutdown.
Reginald Martin began his first sermon as pastor of the Wilmington Baptist Church with the text The Salt of the Earth. He will commute this summer and move to Wilmington permanently in the fall. Sunday service time shifts to 11 a.m. during July and August.
A correction to a tourist guide clarifies that Searsburg’s post office did not stay in the Bond house. In 1913 it moved to a rough shack on Somerset Road, becoming perhaps the smallest post office in the United States.
Hoosick Falls Acre of Eagles reported a successful clam steam at Surdam's Grove on Sunday with 140 attending. Ernest Malo, president, noted favorable weather, food, crowd, and enjoyment. Guests from New Hampshire, Vermont, and Michigan included S. Brown, past president of the Fairhaven Aerie, and his wife.
Pownal youths return from Camp Sunrise near Orwell with Scoutmaster Joseph Danforth and several merit badges awarded. Troop 47 lists attendees including James Danforth, John Danforth, Milton Pratt and Dean Dixon with two members remaining for a second week. At Camp Ondaway in Sunderland youngsters from local 4-H clubs join for a separate session guided by James A Bud Edgerton and assisted by camp staff.
Francis Smalley was elected president of the Manchester Village Board of Trustees at the annual village meeting in the Courthouse. About 150 voters attended, a large turnout, as Smalley succeeds W. K. Barry who did not run again.
Hoosick Falls notes for June show 19 calls covering 672 miles over 31 hours 30 minutes. Nine emergencies with 326 miles 13 hours 30 minutes and nine transfers with 336 miles 18 hours 25 minutes plus one abandoned on arrival accident case.
Shaftsbury residents are told the new fire emergency number is 77361. When dialed, five telephones ring at the fire chief's house Eagle Square Co the firehouse Fire Warden Ed Chabanovich and Robert Booth’s home near the firehouse. A North Bennington Little League and Minor League meeting is set for Thursday July 12 at the North Bennington clubhouse after the game to distribute second half schedules. Personal notices note visits and family events in Upper Darby PA Springfield Vermont and local town residents visiting acquaintances.
A Vermont Public Service Board hearing is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at Arlington Memorial High School on Arlington Water Co. petition to borrow 25000 for emergency pump upgrades reservoir improvements and water supply prospecting. Norton Barber of Bennington leads the company explaining funds fund three projects including Sunderland Springs source upgrades and a prior rate increase followed public complaints about service.
A planning committee led by Mrs. Don MacLaughlin considers running water and toilet facilities for the schoolhouse and church. A house and lodge tour in August and a July public supper are discussed with dates to be set. The supper committee includes Mrs. Henry Peck and others. An additional meeting is set for Wednesday July 11 at 8 p.m. at the schoolhouse.
Music critic Lisa Tate notes Tanglewood’s opening Bach weekend draws 16 855 attendees and showcases the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Charles Munch in three all Bach programs. She highlights Brandenburg Concertos and the Suites, praises soloists like Roger Voisin and Doriot Anthony Dwyer, but cautions about Bach being treated as gospel and comments on Foss and Vron sky Rabin performances. Tate doubts the season’s grandiosity may deter true music lovers but calls the start impressive and suggests Tanglewood is worth a visit.
A final creditors meeting for Howard W. Zoufaly of Bennington will be at the Bennington County Courthouse on July 30 at 1 p.m. Referee Charles J. Marro announced the session to review John G. Hutton Jr. as trustee, approve commissions and expenses, and order the final dividend to creditors.
The demonstration or service club plans its next gathering with Beth Smith leading Friday afternoon session. Cookies will be the discussion topic.
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