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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1964

Page

8

Hoff Asks OES for Helping Hands for Vermont Elderly

Governor Philip H Hoff addressed more than 700 members at the Grand Chapter Vermont Order of the Eastern Star session in Manchester calling for continued aid to the elderly. The opening featured Mrs. Margaret Marsden, Morris Perry and a program with choral performances, a special ESTARL scholarship, and honors for Rutland’s Earl Kierstad. Distinguished guests from several states and Canadian provinces attended the event at Manchester Elementary School.

Manchester Vermont Eastern Star Margaret G. Marsden Morris D. Perry Bradford Grand Lodge of Vermont Frank Brownell MWGP General Grand Chapter National New Adoniram Chapter Iona Marsden GOD Save the Queen Philip H. Hoff O.E.S Buckler

Scientists Solve Problem Of Evil Smelling Ginkgo

Scientists deployed a deodorizing spray to curb the foul odor from female ginkgo trees fruit each fall. Crews must map and label female trees to avoid spraying all, as male trees do not emit the odor. The ancientGinkgo biloba tree, long called a living fossil, thrives urban spaces and turns canary gold in autumn.

Washington National Geographic Society North America Washington State China Japan Europe United States

Great Imposter Is Aquitted In Molesting Case

Ferdinand Demara known as the Great Impostor was acquitted in Madera California of a child molesting charge after a one day trial. He testified in his defense and denied the accusation. Prosecutors say he faces three other charges including contributing to the delinquency of a minor and theft. A preliminary hearing was set for today.

Madera Calif UPI Ferdinand Demara Lawrence Mass Demara Alec W. Brown Justice Court Melvin Belli San Francisco Jack Ruby Kennedy Belli Sierras

Mount Laurel Benefit Set at Equinox House

Manchester Mount Laurel School Inc announced a August 5 dinner and fashion show at the Equinox House to raise funds for mentally retarded children. The nonprofit has operated a single class led by Mrs Evelyn Beattle and plans a second class for 1964 65 with a new teacher already hired.

Manchester Mount Laurel School, Inc Equinox House Mount Laurel School Evelyn Beate

Manchester Pastor Celebrated 25 Years in Priesthood

More than 200 parishioners and friends honored Rev. Donald C. Kelly of St. Paul’s Church in a surprise 25th anniversary celebration. Attendees included his sister, twin, cousin, and Diocesan priest Fr. Robert Densmore. The event featured a silver jubilee cake, a purse, remarks from Fr. Connolly, and tributes about his years of service from Manchester parishioners and church groups.

Manchester Donald C. Kelly St. Paul’s Church Father Kelly Louis A. Zoufaly Court St. Rita CDA Frances Sweeney White Plains N.Y Dorothy Kelly Rutland Robert Densmore Diocese of Manchester N.H Confraternity of the Christian Doctrine The Holy Name Society Joseph F. Connolly St. Jerome’s Church East Dorset Eugene V. Kayatta Carlton Winslow William LaMontagne Court Kelly Phillip Thomas Zandy Buddy Brooks Charles Stannard Henry Dooley St. Paul’s Karen Kelleher Sara Broun Michelanne Ryan

Vermont Technical College graduate tops senior honor roll

Manchester John L Gaudette, recently graduated from the electrical technology course at Vermont Technical College Randolph Center, is on the senior honor roll for the term ending May 15 with high honors. Battenhill Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles held installation of officers on Sunday with Earl Tripp presiding, assisted by Alpherie A. Ross and Harold Bodine of Bennington. Installed were Charles Wright as president Calvin Reed as vice president Douglas Shand of Dorset as conductor Leonard ...

John L. Gaudette Vermont Technical College Randolph Center Battenhill Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles Earl Tripp Alpherie A. Ross Harold Bodine Bennington Charles Wright Calvin Reed Douglas Shand Dorset Leonard

Hoosick Falls Couple to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Frank M Reynolds Sr of 5 Jackson St Hoosick Falls will mark their golden wedding with an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Friends are invited. Cheney Free Public Library reports new circulating books including In Vivo Savage Martha Eric and George The Hand of Mary Conn Stable I Was Dancing A Fair Days Work A Savage Place Rogues Harbor Diplomat Among Warriors There May Be Heaven Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book The Land Breakers and more.

Frank M. Reynolds Sr Jackson St Cheney Free Public Library Savage Martha Eric George

Quads Born In New York Are Dead

Four premature quintuplets born to the wife of an unemployed Brooklyn plumber died at Long Island Jewish Hospital New Hyde Park. Three girls passed between 10 15 p m and 11 30 p m EDT Wednesday. the newborn son died earlier. Doctors cited critical first days for underweight preemies.

New Hyde Park N.Y Brooklyn Long Island Jewish Hospital Salvador Peloro Marie

Berkshire council rejects cottage for groundskeeper in favor of buying mansion

Berkshire County Council planning dept rejects building a cottage for the $28 weekly groundskeeper at a $5 600 recreation area and recommends purchasing a adjoining 30 room mansion valued at $98 000. In Washington officials warn Americans will eat fewer eggs in 1962 than in 1952 and 1952.

Reading England Washington UPI Agriculture Department

Senior Week Set For NBHS Seniors

North Bennington High School outlines a sequence of events for Senior Week including a 4 p.m tea in the Home Economics house, a baccalaureate at 8 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Donald Webster speaking, and musical performances by the NBHS string ensemble and glee club. The final assembly is Tuesday at 1 p.m. Awards are announced, followed by the Wednesday Grades 7–12 picnic at Hedges Lake and Thursday June 11 commencement at 8 p.m. with Everett C. Dimick as speaker. Senior Week concludes June 13 with the Alumni Association dinner at 7 p.m.

North Bennington North Bennington High School Donald Webster St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Bennington NBHS Glee Club Hedges Lake Everett C. Dimick Brattleboro Union High School Bennington High School Alumni Association

Shaftsbury Scouts Seek Help for Community Cleanup

Shaftsbury Boy Scouts ask parents and friends to donate one hour each to clean the Cleveland Avenue skating rink site. A work party starts Saturday at 9 a.m. lunch served by scout mothers auxiliary around noon with a silver collection. 1-40 Club meets Friday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Louise Peacock's home.

Shaftsbury Cleveland Avenue Scout Mothers Auxiliary Louise Peacock

British Author To Speak Monday In Manchester

English author and lecturer Leslie Paul will discuss The Myth of the Angry Young Man Monday at 8 p.m. at the Parish House as the final talk in The Rector of Zion Presents series. Paul, a Kenyon College visiting lecturer, has taught at Trinity College and several U.S. universities. He is known for his autobiography Angry Young Man and works challenging Marxism and Fascism.

Manchester Leslie Paul Zion Russia Paul Great Britain Thomas More Kitchener Street

Meth-Con Youth Sets Date for Ham Supper

North Bennington Meth-Con Youth announce a ham supper this Saturday at Shaftsbury Methodist Church starting at 5 30 p m Tickets are available from group members from North Bennington Congregational and Shaftsbury Methodist churches Proceeds fund a trip to the World’s Fair later this month

North Bennington Shaftiebury Methodist Church

Seniors Named to Colleges and Professional Schools

Manchester Burr and Burton Seminary seniors have been accepted at and plan to attend a range of colleges and professional schools. Listed are Mark Breen University of Miami John Amato UVM Patricia Bennett Albany Business College Dorothy Campbell McGill University Virginia Carpenter Pierce Secretarial School Vaughn Clark New England College Richard Coburn Norwich University Elbert Crosby Champlain College Joanna Dillman Ithaca College Michael Dooley Middlebury College Henry Gabert Vermont Technical Institute Hans Gaiotti Champlain College Barbara Goodell Kenka College Charles Goodwin Nichols College William Harveys Robert Harrigan UVM Sandra Hill Champlain College Susan Hoard Vermont College Frank Jones James Kregas UVM Linda Lake Albany Business College Kenneth Lundin University of Miami Francis Markey St Michael's College Peter O'Connell Castleton State College Neil Pierson University of Bridgeport Sheila Reynolds Castleton State College Christine Rosencrantz UVM Joseph Stannard Art Students League Cheryl Tuttle Art School Mary Williams Phillips University Michael Zambalis Carole Lee Smith Dean Junior College

Manchester — Burr and Burton Seminary Mark Breen University of Miami John Amato UVM Patricia Bennett Albany Business College Dorothy Campbell McGill University Virginia Carpenter Pierce Secretarial School Vaughn Clark New England College Richard Coburn Norwich University Elbert Crosby Champlain College Joanna Dillman Ithaca College Michael Dooley Middlebury College Henry Gabert Vermont Technical Institute Hans Gaiotti Barbara Goodell Kenka College Charles Goodwin Nichols College William Harveys Robert Harrigan Sandra Hill Susan Hoard Vermont College Frank Jones James Kregas Linda Lake Kenneth Lundin Francis Markey St. Michael’s College Peter O’connell Castleton State College Neil

Water Board Bans Automatic Sprinklers in North Village

The North Benning ton and Shaftsbury water users face a ban on automatic lawn sprinklers as dry conditions strain the supply. Hand-held hoses remain allowed. Water Board Chairman Fred Welling cites a prolonged dry spell and urges conservation from all users.

North Bennington Water Board Shaftsbury Fred Welling Water Department

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