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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1966

Page

12

Ortloff To Speak At Annual Meeting

Arlington landscape designer H Stuart Ortloff will address the Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont at the Woodstock Inn annual dinner. The event runs Tuesday and Wednesday with Sears’ Civic Beautification awards named by Mrs. C David Wroten and presented after the winners are announced. Ortloff will be introduced by Mrs. H A Mayforth and speak on It's Your Community with illustrative material.

Woodstock H. Stuart Ortloff Arlington Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont, Inc Woodstock Inn Frederick H. Welling North Bennington Sears C. David Wroten Burlington Ortloff H. A. Mayforth

Funerals Held for Farnum and Babcock in Two Towns

In Peru a large crowd attended the funeral service for Joseph Farnum at Peru Congregational Church marking a deeply felt community gathering. Survivors include his wife Mary Simmons and several children, with many grandchildren and great grandchildren among attendees from several states. In Cambridge a funeral for Holly Jean Babcock, six, of Cambridge was held at Embury Methodist Church with interment at Woodlands cemetery. She died after being struck by a car near Sunday school. survivors include her parents, siblings, grandparents, great grandmother, and extended family.

Peru Joseph Farnum Peru Congregational Church Ella Peckham Greenville R.I James Newport Robert Rutland Edward Manchester Bennett Poinsett Mt. Holly N.J Mary Simmons Raymond Ina Thompson Clarks Stone Delmar Stone Danby Otto Coolidge Brattleboro Cambridge N.Y Holly Jean Babcock Thomas L. Babcock Embury Methodist Church Clinton H. Carter Woodlands Cemetery Thomas L Patricia S&s Steeves) Babcock Michelle Katherine Jeffrey Holly Albany Medical Center Cambridge Central School

Knapps Celebrate 36th Anniversary with Garden Club Leaders

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Knapp of 710 Main St observe their 36th wedding anniversary on June 2. Mrs Knapp is Gladys Rose Tripp. The couple married at St Peters Episcopal Church. They have six children and 27 grandchildren. Civic garden club leaders from across America attend a conference in Pom fret with tours, a tea, and a luncheon. State chairmen and officers will discuss highway billboard removal and a Winnek Way trophy is to be awarded at the luncheon. Woodstock Garden Club hosts the annual meeting.

Charles E. Knapp Main St Knapp Gladys Rose Tripp St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Knapps

Watson Retires As Bennington Warden Ends Long Career

The article recalls Jesse Watson’s retirement from the warden service. He bought a rifle from Jesse after Archie hunted woodchucks with him in Bennington, a prized piece in Archie’s collection. Watson plans a vacation in Pennsylvania at son Chet’s home in early July, while a new warden, William LaCount from Island Pond, will cover Bennington.

Jesse Archie Bennington Chet Pennsylvania William LaCount Island Pond

Probation Violation Hearing In Shaftsbury Case

Municipal Court Judge George M. Fienberg warned that deviations from court ordered support payments and probation terms will not be tolerated. Kenneth W. Rock Sr., 23, of Shaftsbury, was found in violation and sentenced to 45 days of a 6 to 12 month suspended term for a 1964 nonsupport case.

George M. Fienberg Kenneth W. Rock Sr Shaftsbury Rock William S. Dolt Fienberg Dolt Daniel J. Holland Dolt and Holland Colt Marion

Hospital Notes and Court Action Report

Hospital notes list admissions including Jonathan Ketcham Barbara Farnum Agnes Roucoulet Blanche La Croix Clifford Denio and others across Whitingham Bennington North Hoosick Dorset and Hoosick Falls Births noted for John Lybert and family in Cambridge New York A probation violation order was discussed by a judge urging strict observance of all probation terms in diverse cases In a second case Thomas McDonald of Morgan Street Extension was fined $35 plus costs for careless driving on Henry Bridge Road North Bennington following a May 28 accident He pled no contest

Jonathan Ketcham Barbara Farnum Agnes Roucoulet Blanche la Croix Clifford Denio Bennington Georgiana Eldred Whitingham Thomas S. McDonald Morgan Street Extension Henry Bridge Road North McDonald

50th Wedding Anniversary Of Francis And Brunina

More than 75 relatives attended a Shaftsbury celebration on May 22 marking Francis P Brunina and wife s 50 years of marriage. They wed May 20 1916 at St Francis de Sales Church. Mrs Lillian Coyne sister of the bride served as matron of honor. A vow renewal Mass followed on May 21 with Monsignor Flanagan officiating and a congratulatory letter from Bishop Joyce. The couple have three children Francis E Douglas Velma Harris. Relatives came from several towns and states. DERBY England Town Council ruled bus drivers may order children to give up seats for elders on Wednesday.

Shaftsbury Francis P. Brunina Bradford St St. Francis de Sales Church R. J. Cahill Lillian Coyne Brunina Joseph Francis B. Flanagan Robert F. Joyce Francis E. and Douglas Bennington Paul Velma) Harris Bermington North Bennington Woodford Albany Rensselaer Hoosick Valatia N.Y Plantsville Conn

Bennington Highlights: TV Appearance and Community Events

Ronald Richardello of North Adams tops a busy Bennington brief with a Tonight Show appearance beside Johnny Carson and frequent collaborator George Jessel after a seven day USO tour in Cuba with Dorothy Lamour. Local happenings include a Baptist Woman’s investiture, Moose Little League benefit, Girl Scout bottle drive for a trip to Washington, D.C., a farewell party, a Christian Science lecture, Boy Scout pack meeting, Iron Kettle and Elks Club promos, and weekend dining specials.

Ronald Richardello North Adams Johnny Carson NBC George Jessel Viet Nam Richardello Guantanamo Base Cuba Dorothy Lamour

Gemini astronauts ready for launch after delays and test fixes

Astronauts Stafford and Cernan prepared for a three day Gemini mission atop Titan 2, with hatches sealed and weather favorable after two scrubs caused by a faulty target rocket and a computer problem. Backups Lovell and Adlai left a playful note as optimism held for a May 11 launch window, while aims included a two and a half hour spacewalk and rendezvous with the Glob satellite.

Donald K Deke) Slayton Stafford Slayton Cape Kennedy Donald K. Slayton Cernan James Lovell Edwin Buzz) Adria Jim Buzz America Jack Albert Gemini Air Force Earth Neil Armstrong David Scott Atlantic

Obituaries From Greenwich New York Area

Obituaries list Fred Beagle 53 of RFD Greenwich Town of Easton died after a short illness. Survivors include wife Bessie Langlois and children Fred Jr William George Evylene Addie Lee, siblings, and 13 grandchildren. Services Monday at Charles A Ackley Funeral Home Cambridge. Interment Lands Woodlands Cambridge. Greenwich resident John W Bright 76 former Stevens and Thompson Paper Co owner died after long illness at home 20 Church St Greenwich. Survived by wife Janet Skiff two daughters and four grandchildren. Funeral services for Elsie Lee Garthwaite wife of Albert A Garthwaite held in St Thomas Church New York City. Survivors include husband three daughters son and brother.

Greenwich N.Y Fred Beagle RFD Easton Cossaguna Beagle Salem Bessie Langlois Fred Jr William Schaghticoke George North Petersburg Evylene Cutler Hoosick Falls Addie Lee North Adams Mass Henry Beagle Rome Walter Beagle Cambridge Celia Campbell Charles A. Ackley Wesley Miles First United Church of John W. Bright Stevens and Thompson Paper Co Church St Bright Greenwich High School Mary McClellan Hospital Greenwich Town Centenary Methodist Church Battenhill New York St. Thomas Church Elsie Lee Garthwaite Albert A. Garthwaite Mannchester Garthwaite New York City Albert A. Garthwaite Jr Bryn Mawr Alexander Stronach Jr Henry L. Lowerre Walter Acuff Wynnewood, Pa J. Ellwood Lee Jr Margate, N.J

Linda Durward Waite Is Awarded Education Degree

Miss Linda Durward Waite of Bennington received a B S degree in physical education from the University of Bridgeport College of Education at the 47th commencement in Bridgeport. She will join Conard High School West Hartford faculty in the fall after varsity sports and campus activities.

Bridgeport Conn Linda Durward Waite Joseph Waite Branch St Bennington College of Education University of Bridgeport Waite Bennington High School Girls’ State Girls’ Nation New Canaan Conard High School West Hartford University Theta Epsilon Sorority Interfraternity Council Newman Club Connecticut National Association of Health Teachers College Columbia University William C. McInnes S.J Fairfield University

Moose Lodge Events Highlight Friday To Saturday

Friday features fish fries and piano by Ernie Caron with a 9 to 10 p.m. happy hour. Saturday offers dancing by the Wonder Valley gang from 9 to 12, a 6 to 8 p.m. buffet by Women of the Moose for Moose Little League, plus a Wednesday June 8 regular membership meeting and a Saturday June 11 bicycle safety inspection starting at 10 a.m. at the Moose grounds.

Moose Wonder Valley Gang Ernie Caron The Moose Little League Moose Grounds

Moon at full phase reveals seas and Surveyor landing site

The moon showed a full phase at 2 41 this morning with the familiar lunar seas visible to the naked eye. The Surveyor landing area appears as a large dark region on the extreme left side running north and south, located about halfway from top to bottom and roughly one eighth from the left edge.

Stock Averages Report Noon June 8 1966

The Dow Jones Bache totals show the industrial average at 884.85 with a mixed set of movements across sectors. Railroads and utilities drift, while the composite and total figures reflect ongoing market activity as traders adjust portfolios.

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Ortloff and Raymore, Inc Long Island Wroten Francis Pettit Boston New England Pomfret Fred Mauutel National Council of State Garden Clubs Inc Connecticut Federated Garden Clubs Ralph Parker Wayland Antifitter E.C. Baker Joseph More Secretary of State Inn Chester Way Middlebury Woodstock Garden Club Watson Jess Terri Knuetter Petersburg Hilda Barber Florence Wood Bruce Brown North Hoosick Bessie Tifft Dorset David Cadoret John Lybert R.D. 1 Cambridge, N.Y Francis Bruninas Derby England UPI Bennington Briefs Bennington Free Library Baptist Church Baptist Meeting Room Girl Scouts Troop No. 10 Washington, D.C Gage St Deer Park Hunt Street Howard H. Irwin C.S Hillside Street Boy Scouts of America Elks Club Albert Garthwaite Grant LoPiccolo UCS Northeast Kingdom Mental Health Service Vermont Linda D. Waite Bennington Drive-In Richard Boone Green Acres Hiway West Friends of Retarded Children Ar Reas Ain Emblem Club Supreme Nadine Scott Washington Bennington Emblem Club K. of C. Hall Carol Gerow Marshall Mary Cone Marge Smith Alice Knapp Constance LaBeau Elks Dominick Yarnal Russell Mack Herbert Knapp Harte Theatre Rosalind Russell Columbia, Pictures Presents Hayley Mills Lb Med Theatre Morth Hoosick James Stewart IU Sun Maureen Qhara Seven Arts Hammer H Rider Haggards Technicolor Panavision Cinemascope Steve Reeves Sandokan the Great Dow-Jones—Bache Knotty Pine Restaurant Charlie Eunge Ai Cape Don Batelle RT. 7 North Bennington RD DIAL
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