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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1968

Page

12

Obituary for Chandler B. Mosher of Castleton aged 60

Chandler B. Mosher 60 father of David Mosher of Bennington died Saturday at Rutland Hospital. Private funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at McShane Funeral Home Poultney with Rev. Harrison Brann officiating. Born October 13 1907 in Ayer Massachusetts he studied at Colby College and earned a master in literature from Vermont. Instructor at Castleton State College since 1950 surviving wife Elizabeth Burton and two sons and three grandsons with sisters in Worcester and Ayer. Donations to Vermont Chapter American Cancer Society.

Castleton Chandler B. Mosher David Mosher Bennington Rutland Hospital McShane Poultney Harrison Brann Mr. Mosher Ayer, Mass Alvah and Harriet (Chandler) Mosher Colby College Waterville Maine University of Vermont Castleton State College David Elizabeth Burton Chandler Mosher Charlestown N.H Ray Dawson Worcester Mass Minta Davis Ayer Lea of Vermont American Cancer Society

Minister Says Sgt. Is Racist

Public Safety Commissioner Erwin A. Alexander declined comment on charges by Rev. David Johnson Sr. that state police Sgt. Billy Chilton showed racist attitudes after a July 19 shotgun incident at Johnson’s home. Johnson plans a formal complaint. Gov. Hoff’s office said none had been received. Police have followed leads for 10 days with little progress.

Hoff Chilton Johnson James L. Oakes

Reunion Party for Mrs Ruby White after long separation

Mrs Ruby White mother of Mrs Joseph Schocket was guest of honor at a reunion party at the Shocket home this weekend after 40 years apart. Attendees included families from Detroit Syracuse Arizona Bennington and more. William Kaiser of 345 Dewey St Bennington died this morning at Putnam Memorial Hospital aged 58. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 pm at Hanson Wallbridge. Burial in South Shaftsbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to charity are requested in Mr Kaiser’s memory. Anna Marie Connolly infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Jackie Connolly died last week in California.

Ruby White Joseph Schocket Shocket White Karl Porter Lancaster Mass Howard King Robert King William Tree Detroit Mich William Ruebsomen Syracuse N.Y Flora Music Walter Arizona Walter King Stanley King Bennington William Charles Kaiser Dewey St Putnam Memorial Hospital Berlin William and Maud (Crandall) Kaiser New York State Marjorie Harwood Dewey Street Kaiser Ben-Mont Mount Anthony Union High School Arthur B. Kaiser Ann Austin North Bennington Maud Purdy East Poestenkill Alice Bink Petersburg Violet Baldwin Edna Church Poestenkill John Purdy Stephentown Hanson - Walbridge Charles Kessler First United Methodist Church South Shaftsbury Cemetery Lea of Flowers Mr. Kaiser Anna Marie Connolly Jackie Connolly Connolly Edward Morse Morgan St Connollys California

Aiken Files For Re Election In Vermont Senate Race

Sen George D Aiken 75 filed nominating petitions with 2450 signatures from registered voters as he starts a five week Vermont campaign tour after August His first opponent since 1940 William K Tufts Bethel filed with 699 signatures Tufts attacks Aiken voting record and Aiken defends Social Security Medicare while avoiding wartime debate Tufts is a 31 year old high school history teacher and targets regions including Rutland Windham Lamoille and Randolph BethEl areas

William K. Tufts Bethel Aiken Rutland Windham Lamoille Randolph-Bethel Tufts

Nazi Mass Murder Case Seeks Life Term for Von Hahn

Frankfurt prosecutors on Thursday urged a life sentence for Fritz Von Hahn a former Nazi Jewish affairs employee charged with complicity in the mass murders of Bulgarian and Greek Jews during World War II. Hahn denies knowledge of the fate awaiting the Jews.

Frankfurt Germany UPD Fritz von Hahn Jewish Affairs Hahn

Pratt Fined in Court For Hit-Run Accident

Pratt 23 of Bennington was fined 150 dollars by Judge John P Leuine in Bennington District Court for a hit and run on Vermont Route 9 east of Bennington. He received a 30 day suspended jail term and probation until payment, and was barred from driving until fines are paid. He left the scene after a 125 foot skid into a Ford van, then was apprehended.

Vt. 9 Bennington Cecil W. Pratt John Pleuinee Pratt Morrissey John T. Carmody Jr Vermont New York Carmody Robert Griffin North Bennington Lawrence Baker Baker Charles H. Peterson Jr Adams Mass North Pownal Peterson Nolo Contendre William F. Leonard U.S. 7 Pownal William O. Stanley Carrigan Lane

Survey Shows Negroes Want Change Not Revolution

Washington reports a University of Michigan study of 5000 adults in 15 cities finds the Negro mass less revolutionary than militant leaders. The majority seek equal status within America, not to withdraw, and favor gradual progress over upheaval while noting white racism exists but with varied attitudes across whites.

Washington UPI America University of Michigan Survey Research Center National Riots Commission Angus Campbell Howard Schuman Riots Commission Ford Foundation Commission

Birth Control Debate Pushes for Wider Access Across Nations

A religious and political clash over contraception features quotes criticizing reliance on providence, noting surveys showing Catholics ignoring church bans and a 1965 report from Pope Paul VI’s commission urging regulation of conception for balanced family life. The Catholic stance remains tied to abstinence and the rhythm method amid calls for social reform.

United States Paul Special Study Commission Church

Local Engagements Feature Three Bennington Area Couples

Glens Falls and Greenwich report three engagements. Laurie Bittman to Edward Greenberg will wed after campus and professional ties. Sue Minke to Thomas McDonald set for September 28. Betty Jean Pechtel to Theodore Doriski joins with nursing and Marine Corps service noted.

Playground Notes Demonstration by Rescue Squad at Memorial Park

Wednesday's event features the Bennington Rescue Squad demonstration at Memorial Park at 1 30 PM. It was postponed from July 24 due to bad weather and invites all boys and girls with parents welcome to attend. Wednesday morning at Stark Street Playground there are bike races for interested youngsters with ribbons and prizes for all winners.

Bennington Memorial Park Stark Street Playground

Beckwith Dickinson Engagement Planned in Las Cruces

Nancy L Beckwith of Manchester Center is engaged to Lt Robert F Dickinson USAF son of John Dickinson of Las Cruces New Mexico The couple plan a August 31 wedding at University Methodist Church Las Cruces Rev Robert Brooks to officiate Nancy is a University of Vermont graduate and Las Cruces Public Schools teacher Lt Dickinson earned a degree from New Mexico State University last June and is to enter Force Flight School in the Air Force

Manchester Center David L. Beckwith Nancy L Robert F. Dickinson USAF John Dickinson Huntington Las Cruces N.M Beckwith University of Vermont Dickinson New Mexico State University U.S. Air Force Force University Methodist Church Robert Brooks

Caron-Brown Pair Announce Marine Wedding Plans

Mrs. Albert Caron Jr. of Bennington announces the engagement of Sandra May Caron to Marine Cpl. Walter H. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown of Walloomsac New York. Miss Caron works at the Garrison Corp of North Benning.

Albert Caron Jr Bennington Sandra May Caron Marine L. Cpl Walter H. Brown Henry Brown Walloomsac N.Y Miss Caron Garrison Corp North Bennington

Parents Head Start meetings set at Bennington schools

Bennington brief notes two Head Start parent meetings. The first, at 7 p.m. tomorrow, at Bennington Elementary School, features Neil Rappaport of the Office of Economic Opportunity. Refreshments provided. A second meeting for Danby, Pawlett and Mt. Laurel Head Start parents is Thursday at Mt. Laurel School in Manchester, also at 7 p.m. Joseph Mauro of Sonotone will be in Bennington Tuesday 1 to 4 p.m. Messages may be left at Carroll's Drug Store.

Molly Stark Pownal Center Bennington School Street Neil Rappaport Office of Economic Opportunity Danby Pawlett Mt. Laurel Manchester Joseph Mauro Sonotone Carroll’s Drug Store

Sgt Walk Cited For Vietnam Service

Staff Sgt. Glenn Walk of the U S Air Force and a Bennington resident was released from Chelsea Naval Hospital after injuries in Vietnam last December. He is assigned to Stewart Air Force Base Newburgh NY and will report today for duty. He has been awarded the Vietnam campaign medal the Vietnam service medal and the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service. Massachusetts Governor Volpe presented a citation praising his extraordinary and heroic service. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Walk of Park Street Bennington.

Glenn Walk U.S. Air Force Bennington Chelsea, Mass. Naval Hospital Vietnam Stewart Air Force Base Newburgh N.Y Sgt. Walk Air Force Massachusetts John A. Volpe Southeast Asia Sgt. Walk Is Mrs Ralph Walk Park Street, Bennington

Two Injured In Pownal Accident

State police reported two people injured on Saturday in a noon crash on Niles Road Pownal. Victoria Trudeau passenger in a westbound 1965 Plymouth station wagon driven by Norman Trudeau collided with an eastbound 1964 Chevrolet driven by Geno. Trudeau suffered moderate left front damage and injuries. Geno’s car had extensive front end damage. A separate rear end collision on U.S. 7 at Bennington Flats caused minor rear damage to a 1968 Volkswagen driven by Dean Whitman after being struck by a 1965 unknown vehicle.

Victoria Trudeau John Gene Niles Road Pownal Norman Trudeau Tewksbury Mass Geno Pittsfield Trudeau Victoria Bennington U.S Volkswagen Dean Whitman Hoosick Falls

Funerals in Adams and Hoosick Falls honor two local residents

Funeral services were held for Lester H. Stoeberb 65 in Adams with burial at Bellevue Cemetery. He died after a short illness at W B Plunkett Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his widow Mae O Hal lan and son Gerald. Alexander McNeilly retired Hoosick florist was laid to rest at Hoosick Rural Cemetery. bearers named. In a separate incident Marilyn Dailey 17 of North Bennington drove an Oldsmobile resulting in minor damage. a 1968 Pontiac GTO driven by Marvin Briggs 28 of North Adams crashed off Vermont Route 346 in Pownal with unknown injuries to Briggs.

Mae O’halloran Gerald Wilbraham Mass Hilda Beadles St. Petersburg Fla Hoosick Falls Alexander McNeilly Hoosick Florist Mahar Raimund L. Tumberston First Baptist Church Hoosick Hoosick Rural Cemetery Edward Starr Earl Goodermore Howard Cox George Enquist Lyman Rudd William Gee Oldsmobile Marilyn Dailey North Bennington Pownal Marvin Briggs North Adams

State College Enrollment Up in Vermont Colleges

Lyndon Center will enroll about 600 students this fall, higher than the 540 forecast. Castleton aims for 960 and could reach 975, while Vermont Technical College adds 30 undergraduates to reach 465. Johnson State College expects 610, with total state college enrollment at 2,635 so far, up from 2,400 last year.

Lyndon Center UPI Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees Lyndon Castleton Vermont Technical College Johnson State College

Hospital Notes July 26 1968 Admissions and Births

Hospital notes list admissions Steven M Goodrich Susan M Hart Dorset William Hauck West Arlington. Discharges Debra North John James Powers II Hugh E Galvin Scott McKenna. Births include twin boys to John Carpenter 103 McCall St and a son to Glenn Hebert Hunt St. plus daughters to Timothy Williams Arlington and others named Palito Krawczyk Dowd Blinstruth and several families in Hoosick Falls and Berlin.

Steven M. Goodrich Susan M. Hart Dorset William Hauck West Arlington Debra North Hoosick Falls N.Y John James Powers II Eagle Bridge Hugh E. Galvin IV Scott McKenna John Carpenter McCall St Glenn Hebert Hunt Street Timothy Williams Arlington

Premature Quadruplets Die in German Hospital

Four premature babies born Wednesday at Rinteln Hospital in Germany have died. Officials confirmed all four were female but provided few further details.

Inteln Germany UPD Rinteln

Garden Clubs State Meeting In Woodstock

Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont will hold a midsummer board meeting at the Woodstock Inn on August 7 at 10 am. Mrs Robert Brogdale of Springfield will preside and presidents of 18 member clubs will present plans for the coming year. Plans for the New England regional meeting September 10-11 will be announced at Snow Lake Ledge West Dover.

Woodstock Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont, Inc Woodstock Inn Robert Brogdale Springfield Norton Barber Bennington Brogdale New England Snow Lake Ledge West Dover Snow Lake Lodge E. van Dyke Wetmore Essex

Also Mentioned on This Page

Norman Gadue Vergennes Chandler B, Mosher Sgt William C. Kaiser Anna N. Connolly Stanley Pos Safford Street George Miner Parent Commission Glens Falls Melvin Bittman Fort Amherst Road Laurie Paula Edward H. Greenberg Norman Greenberg Colonial Garden Apartments Miss Bittman Glens Falls High School Syracuse University Hoosac School University of Arizona H. Greenberg & Son, Inc Robert Minke Whipstock Road Sue Thomas McDonald Thomas E. McDonald Morgan Street Extension Miss Minke Mt. Anthony Union High School Bennington Catholic High School St. Joseph College Greenwich Charles U. Pechtel Betty Jean Theodore Doriski Peter Doriski Sr Schaghticoke Pechtel Greenwich Central School Putnam Hospital School of U.S. Marine Corps Laurie P. Bittman Sue Minke Lloyd Minke-McDonald Betty-Jean Pechtel Doriski Beckwith-Dickinson Caron-Brown Harold Allard Woodford Road Walter LaGrange Harry L. Robingson Sand Lake Palm Bennington Briefs North Pownal Road Mt. Anthony Mountain Rd Maguire’s Firestone Walk Lester H. Stoeberb Paul Aleksonis Anna Palito Amy Krawczyk John Paul Vincent Berlin, N.Y Walters Young Jamie Blake Linda Dowd Andrea M. Roke Joyce Groesbeck Lloyd Horton Kimberly Blinstruth Susan Vadakin South Shaftsbury Pauline Dunn Patricia Dance Mary McGuinness Sandra Burgess Garden Clubs State Meeting THE Channel 17 Channel 5 Channel Wm. F. Buckley Jr Trio Mr. Pennypacker Better TV Inc Main St
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