Mrs. Davis Seeks School Board Post
Mrs. Harriet Davis, chairwoman of the Prudential Committee for Greater Bennington Schools Inc, seeks re election to a three year term. Nominating filings must be submitted to Stewart Allen between June 6 and June 13 ahead of the district meeting on June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudential Committee
Greater Bennington Schools Inc
Stewart Allen
Eastview Drive
Harriet Davis
Old Bennington
Davis
Prudential
Union High School
Bennington
Greater
World reaction to Pope John XXIII's death spreads praise
Cardinal leaders and church figures across the United States mourn Pope John XXIII. Vice President Johnson and church officials describe his ecumenical efforts as a beacon for unity and peace amid global discord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman Catholic Church
College of Cardinals
Lyndon B. Johnson
United Presbyterian Church
U.S.A
Eugene Carson Blake
K. Owen White
Southern Baptist Convention
John
Fred P. Carson
World Methodist Council
Christendom
County Bar Luncheon Hosts Bennington Lawyers
Manchester Bennington County Bar Association held its semiannual meeting with a noon luncheon at the Coburn House after docket calling for the June term of the Bennington County Court. Presiding Superior Judge Rudolph J. Daley of Newport expected to speak. Officers to be elected. About 25 county lawyers expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Bennington County Bar Association
Coburn House
Bennington County Court
Rudolph J. Daley
Newport
Vermont leaders warn on population and land use
Vermont officials urge rapid planning and zoning to preserve the state's untouched quality amid population pressures. Governor Hoff criticizes education and development gaps and stresses immediate action to avoid sowing the seeds of destruction. Meanwhile a proposed trailer park on Hathaway Hill triggers water-supply concerns and a board review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoff
Hathaway Hill
Cmsr
Herbert Horst
Water Board
Horst
Baker
Alfred W. Ellett
Ellett
Floyd Harmon
Bennington Board Moves to Clean Messy Memorial Park Pool
Bennington Village water commissioners order immediate cleaning of algae and debris from an overflow pool at Morgan Springs Memorial Park. The action follows a residents petition and includes wall and surface cleansing with a high pressure hose and chemicals, possibly lowering water levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Springs
Memorial Park
Buckler
Bennington Village
Cmsr
Floyd Harmon
Board
Alfred W. Ellett
Gage Street
Emory Wheeler
Wheeler
Mental Health Dept Bill Advances With Study Plan
Hoff opposes creating a new department arguing it would enlarge state government. Delaney says the bill, rewritten, would allow establishment in 1964 with a mental health commissioner to direct a study of an operational plan. Hoff may request more time at next year's special session. Delaney expects Senate and House passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoff
Delaney
State Board of Mental Health
Senate
House
Track Cuts Personnel at Green Mountain Park
At Green Mountain Park a track official says layoffs of track personnel are underway this week due to ongoing low attendance. Comptroller Philip Chalmer cannot provide exact numbers until payroll data are processed on Thursday, but reports indicate large reductions in admissions and mutuels. about 450 were on payroll last week as attendance and wagering run about 50 percent below expectations since opening May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pownal
Green Mountain Park
Philip Chalmer
Chalmer
Justices Hear California Governor Meeting Quietly
The High Court met with the governor of California but did not take part in the decision. Justices Harlan, Douglas and Stewart joined in a single partial dissent, while Justice Douglas issued a separate dissenting opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Harlan
Douglas
Stewart
Corcoran Water Bid Delayed Pending Court Action
Corcoran seeks village sewer connection and street work for a trailer park. The water board postpones action citing unpaid expenses and pending court questions on village ordinances and developer liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corcoran
Desegregation Efforts Hit Mixed Reactions in South and Gulf
Forty Southerners join a Savannah desegregation program as three of four downtown theaters reverse course hours later under public pressure. In Florida a Negro leader blames Governor Bryant for unrest over a biracial committee lapse. Jackson Mississippi Mayor Thompson says integration efforts faded, noting 400 to 500 children in mass marches and announces plans to hire Negro policemen and crossing guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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South
Savannah
Florida
Farris Bryant
Bryant
Allen Thompson
Jackson
Miss
Bennington Briefs Sweep of Local Meetings and Openings
The King’s Daughters hold their final meeting at 3 p.m. at 203 Union St. VFW Post 1332 meets at 8 p.m. with new officers. Women of the Moose convene at 8 p.m. Senior Regent Isabelle La Barge presides. refreshments follow. Surplus commodities are distributed Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. last day until September. State convention committee chairmen meet Thursday 8 p.m. at VFW rooms. Mrs. George Benedict returns from Albany Medical Center. Robert J. Cusson to graduate Friday from Nichols College of Business Administration in Dudley, Mass. Karl A. Hill of Dartmouth to give the commencement address. Dr. W. H. Browning out of town June 6–8. office reopens June 10. Dinner Dance at Bennington Club June 8. 6:30–8:30 dinner, 9–12 dancing. Nick Marra’s orchestra. reservations advised. Dr. W. S. Hall away June 7–16. office hours 10–12 mornings. Rural kindergarten registration open at 124 South Branch St. Telephone 2-2952. Richard B. Diamond, Architect, opens office at 505 Main St. for general practice. hours 9–5, weekdays. phone 442-9446.
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Robert J. Cusson
Bennington
Nichols College of Business Administration
Dudley
Mass
Karl A. Hill
Tuck School
Dartmouth College
Richard B. Diamond
Main Street
Vermont
General Practice of
Obituary: J L Griswold Dies in Saranac Lake at 75
John Laurence Griswold 75, longtime Bennington native, died Sunday in Saranac Lake after a long illness. Born June 29 1887, he trained in aerial photography at Cornell, ran Bennington’s Office Service and Supply Co, moved to Saranac Lake in 1928, opened the town’s first non hospital X ray service, and taught government sponsored X ray technician courses during World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saranac Lake
N.Y
John Laurence Griswold
Bennington
Ephraim Bemis
Ruth
Alston) Griswold
Bennington High School
Ernest T. Griswold
Griswold
Main Street
Cornell University
U.S. Army
Cone
Red Cross
Two Crashes Leave One Injured In Shaftsbury
A Shaftsbury man, John F Schumacher, 67, suffered left knee cuts and possible chest injuries when his northbound car left U S 7, struck guardrails and embankment, then wrecked. He was hospitalized in fair condition. A Volkswagen bus, driven by John W Hunter, 29, of Hastings Pa, with wife and son as passengers, escaped injury after leaving U S 7, crossing a culvert into rocks. vehicle undercarriage and front end badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaftsbury
U.S. 7
John F.schumacher
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Schumacher
John W. Hunter
Hasting
Antique Car Winners Highlight VFW State Exhibition
Winners announced from the Veterans of Foreign Wars state convention antique car show include a 1928 Packard owned by Thomas Vagnini of Richmond Massachusetts for most desirable, a 1908 Buick owned by William Chatlin of Clarksville New York for best restoration, and a 1928 Nash owned by Arthur Paulin of Shaftsbury for most interesting. A color television to Mrs N Bedard of Adams Massachusetts was also awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard
Thomas Vagnini
Richmond
Mass
Buick
William Chattin
Clarksville
N.Y
Nash
Arthur Paulin
Shaftsbury
Six File Bids For Union School Board Re‑elections
Multiple incumbents from Union High School District No 14 seek re election with several unopposed candidates including Atty John H Williams II and Mor rissey. Some directors undecided while J Goodall Hutton will not seek another term. Filing deadlines and annual meeting dates vary by district, with moves across Bennington North Bennington Pownal Shaftsbury and rural districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union High School District No. 14
Atty
John H. Williams II
Bennington Village
Franklin Frantz
Woodford
J. Goodall Hutton
Milk Promotion Sign Draws Its Last Laugh
A large milk promotion billboard opposite Green Mountain Park race track was destroyed last night by unknown individuals. The 8 by 6 foot sign, bearing Bet on Milk, was owned by Fred Bishop and sponsored by the Bennington County Milk Promotion Committee. A state police inquiry followed as track officials were not available for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pownal
Green Mountain Park
Fred Bishop
South Shaftsbury
Bennington County Milk Promotion Committee
County Agricultural Extension
John Page
Stock Averages Report from Dow Jones Bache Albany Noon
The noon update lists Industrial stocks at 726.36 with a .09 rise, Railroads at 173.41 up .25, Utilities at 140.30 down .12, and the Composite at 259.50 rising .06. Sales reached 2,250,000.
Funeral for Merton F. Ingram Held at Hanson Walbridge
The funeral for 78 year old Merton F. Ingram who was found dead of a heart attack in his Stamford one room cabin will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home. The Rev. H. Glenn Payne of First Baptist Church will officiate with burial in Brattleboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Rupert
Sophie Baumann
U.S
William H. Meyer
Mary B. Meyer
Miss Baumann
Philadelphia
Adam Baumann
Missionary Society of the West Rupert Church of Christ
Philip Ripka
Los Angeles
Charles Richards
Church of Christ
Mount Moriah Cemetery
McClellan
Salem
N.Y
Merton F. Ingram
Stamford
Hanson-Walbridge
H. Glenn Payne
First Baptist Church
Brattleboro
Hospital Notes Admissions List Adds Numerous Names
A hospital notes list records admissions including Robert Christie North Bennington Frank Trombley Pownal Miss Carole Payne Troy Master Wilmont Griffin Master Edward Griffin Hoosick Falls N Y Master Jeffrey Santarcangelo Mrs Marjorie Rose Mrs Ruth Sweet Carl Blodgett Bennington Mrs Teresa Oldham and daughter Mrs Florence Mayhew Bennington Mrs Dora Walker East Arlington Mrs Ruth Riley and daughter Buskirk N Y Mrs Phyllis Main and son Bennington Master Dean Cadoret Manchester Depot Mrs Noe Farnham Manchester Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Christie
North Bennington
Frank Trombley
Pownal
Carole Payne
Troy
N.Y
Wilmont Griffin
Edward Griffin
Hoosick Falls
Jeffrey Santarcangelo
Marjorie Rose
Ruth Sweet
Carl Blodgett
Bennington
Teresa Oldham
Florence Mayhew
Dora Walker
East Arlington
Ruth Riley
Buskirk
Phyllis Main
Dean Cadoret
Manchester Depot
Noe Farnham
Manchester Center
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County Bar
Crsrs
George Allard Jr
Robert Smith
Bradford Springs
Smith
David Barton
Lake Hancock
Water Department
Jesse Watson
Robert Quackenbush
Francis Woodward
Stark Street
Dewey
Woodward
Bennington County Industrial Corp
Brooklyn
BCIC
High Court
Water Commissioners
Dale Brooks
Williams
Chancery Court
Bennington Briefs
King’s Daughters
J. R. Wilson
Union St
VFW Post 1332
Women of the Moose
Isabelle LaBarge
VFW
George Benedict
South Street
Albany, N.Y., Medical Center
W. H. Browning
Bennington Club
Nick Marra
ADV
W. S. Hall
South Branch Street
Helen A. Darrow
J. L. Griswold
Louisa G. Griswold
Rochester
Blanche C. Stebbins
The
Green Mountain Club
John Samuel Griswold
New York City
Robert
Jean Sally) Tyldesley
Watertown
Lena M. Shaw
Wollaston
Harold A. Griswold
Annandale
Nancy Kirchgas
Union School Board
John P. Morrissey
Dr. Kur S. Faris
Faris
Pownal Town
David Adler
Jackson Ostrander Jr
Union Board
Adler
Ostrander
Walter G. Danish
Robert M. Wilson
John McCullough
Merritt Hewitt Jr
Wilson
Danish
Hewitt
McCullough
Grad
Noveck
Shultz, Inc
Main St
Dow Jones—Bache & Co
Albany
Armour’s Star Tender
TIVER
Crisco
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