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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1969
Page
12
Trustees praised recent publicity as terrific and urged continued fund raising for the center. The article notes enrollment fluctuations, potential federal subsidies, and the need to correct public misconceptions about fees and operations while outlining fee structures and communications efforts.
The Prospect School in North Bennington and North Bennington Elementary School will offer a training program in early childhood education for liberal arts graduates. Up to eight trainees will be admitted for 1969 70 with immediate certification possible upon completion. Applicants should contact Mrs Joan Blake at the Prospect School for forms and details.
Mary A. Roberto, 17, of 40 River Rd Hoosick Falls NY escaped injury in a Sunday afternoon crash on a side road between Pownal and Pownal Center Vermont State Police reported major damage to the right front and side of her 1963 vehicle.
July 12 1969 admissions and births list numerous Bennington Hoosick Falls and surrounding towns with names, places and two births. Vehicle crashes near Shaftsbury and Bennington with injuries and police reports referenced. Also notes Rotary Club remarks and Tokyo obscenity arrest in a separate short item.
Vermont Lt. Gov. Thomas L. Hayes sparked debate by urging a convention of progressiveness to discuss state matters. Observers see potential hints of breaking from Gov. Deane C. Davis’s conservative image. Hayes disputed party realignment, proposing a framework for progressive forces to coalesce within Vermont politics.
The funeral of 70 year old Mrs. Alice Blair Davis who died Thursday morning at Putnam Memorial Hospital was held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Gibney Haynes and Kane funeral home with Rev. H. Glenn Payne of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed in Hinsdillville Cemetery. Bearers were Alfred Davis Jr of Cincinnati Ohio Paul Davis of Loring Air Force Base Maine and Richard Daub of North
Obituaries report deaths in Manchester Depot Shaftsbury Readboro Weston and Bennington areas. Sadrio Carullo died at 77 in Manchester Depot. services held at St Pauls Church. Other notices include Mrs Margaret Lawlor and John Carl Hart, with services and burial plans. Readsboro and Weston obituaries list multiple survivors and funeral home arrangements. Wilfred Sage and Alfred Fleury also noted with service details and memorial contributions. A political column references Vermont welfare and progressive politics, plus film listings at local cinemas.
Well known Cordons Bleu chef Dione Lucas announces departure from Potters Yard Brasserie in Bennington to direct a New York cooking school for Maison Michel. She plans culinary classes in major cities and eventual TV cooking programs. Brasserie menu highlights her famed omelets.
Memorial Park playground hosted the annual Baby Show with about 80 participants and 325 attendees. John Wilkinson was named king and Nola Foster queen. Brian Knights and Laura Callahan, prince and princess, as prizes were awarded for many categories including cutest hair and sleepiest baby.
Burlington and Bennington officials say Willow Park development faces delays due to erratic funding and poor communication from the federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. Vermont’s liaison Forrest E. Orr cited uncertainty over a possible $1 million grant and lengthy paperwork, noting Bennington’s Willow Park proposal and Rutland’s municipal pool project are stalled while the 1969-70 fiscal year advances.
Burlington Vermont officials discuss nuclear power plants as a topic for the Interagency Committee. Forrest E Orr says no policy exists since the issue has never been presented for discussion. He notes state resources protection mandate supports reviewing nuclear plant effects on environment. The committee includes heads of Fish and Game Forests and Parks Health Water Resources Public Service Highways and the governor.
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