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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1963
Page
14
Temperatures in the low 90s yesterday caused two road sections to buckle creating hazards for motorists. Depot Street saw a V shaped pavement split near the Olixir service station as highway crews placed signs and began repairs.
Voters face a single controversial proposal at the annual meeting on June 25 as trustees release the 1963 warning. The main item asks if the district will withdraw from Mt. Anthony Union High School District No. 14 effective July 1, 1963. Two director seats are also up for election with only two candidates.
Paget Holden Lynn Wood Jr and Thomas Kinney Jr Clayton and Everett L resignations in April spark critique of a one man board. Wood says duties should be shared and questions about the master plan and east west runway extension cited as issues. Daigneault urges a public hearing for appointees amid debate on County Aviation Corp rights and candidate qualifications.
President Kennedy continues his civil rights push while more than 600 mayors city managers and councilors from around the world converge in Honolulu for the first United States Conference of Mayors held outside North America. A separate highway problem in Vermont sends concrete sections buckling under heat.
More than 50 cardinals abroad depart for the Vatican to attend funeral rites and start meetings between June 18 and June 21 to elect Pope John XXIII's successor. L Osservatore Romano publishes previously unreleased writings of the late pontiff.
Sugar price trends show a drop in raw material costs, yet stores and restaurants face higher overall prices. Cuban sugar shifts and world market delays complicate consumer effects as peaches, sodas, ice cream, syrups, doughnuts and sweets edge upward while prepared foods may retreat.
At a closed White House session executives from 25 states and DC met with President and attended by Vice President Johnson and Attorney General Kennedy. The group discussed voluntary integration of public accommodations and urged a quiet approach to avoid local opposition.
Scout Troop 55 sponsored by the Methodist Church to celebrate its anniversary and charter night Thursday at 7 p.m. in the First Methodist Church social room. A court of honor will recognize advancements. Lawrence Kemmerer will present the charter to Dr. John Mook. George C. Jepson will attend. Parents and Methodist men invited.
Bennington village water commissioners drained the Morgan springs pools in Memorial Park at Gage and Bradford Streets and removed algal scum pads. Water vegetation along the pond walls lay dry and baked on the rocks as the pool neared emptiness at noon.
The 12-rod road limit would extend about 198 feet to the river wall, giving village ownership to a small end plot used for parking. Village officials say they will not develop the street and have no plan to restrict parking at the lane end, easing neighbor concerns.
The re organized airport commission will tackle contractor William H. Morse's request to build a second private hangar at the town airport. Bennington selectmen said the project hinges on lease provisions between the town and the county.
A testimonial dinner to honor John M. Spencer of Cuttingsville will be held June 22 at 7 p.m. in the Rutland High School Cafeteria. George M. Fienberg chairs the committee and Spencer, a former state Democratic chairman and Gov. Hoff aide, is recognized for his work in Vermont mental health and two party government. Judge Ernest W. Gibson will speak, with Sen. Frederick J. Fayette as toastmaster. tickets are sold by Spencer's friends.
The first workday of the season will be held at Camp Sugarbush Sunday at 2 p.m. Camp Chairman Raymond Betit requests that all Scout fathers try. Candidates for B S degrees on June 9 at Castleton State College are Miss Diane Lee Grant of Jacksonville, Miss Eleanor Louise Harries of Bennington and James L. West of Manchester Center.
Bennington village trustees debated billing the fire department for 16 firemen who policed the VFW parade, weighing whether to pay $2 an hour or follow the village rate of $1.67, amid concerns over budgeting and precedent. The board sent the matter back to Mallory and Ryan for investigation before final action.
Bennington Village Trustees ordered a drive to trim fast growing hedge rows at three busy intersections Washington Avenue Elm Street Park and Pratt Street Maple and County Streets and Depot and County Streets. The move aims to reduce traffic hazards and asks owners to cooperate.
Lyons selectmen indicate the Lyons District town highway bridge will likely close due to weakness. A new bridge, long planned, may be built this summer as state designs are complete but easement acquisition delays the project. The bridge lies near the entrance to Bennington County Industrial Corp Industrial Park.
Nearly 70 violators face municipal court charges for overdue tickets totaling 168 dollars. Village Attorney John H. Williams II announced the crackdown approved by Bennington Village Trustees. Delinquents have until June 15 to pay or face warrants and court action on June 19 for those with five or more unpaid tickets, with fines up to 50 dollars plus costs.
Admission notes list patients including Masor Jeffrey McLenahan Master Thomas Dimke Mrs Gla dys Griffin Master John Tomlin son Robert Sweet Mrs Loretta Amadon Mrs Phyllis King Ben nington Wilson Jepson East Arl in Mrs Teresa Borden Shaftsbury Horst Jordan Eagle Bridge N Y Mrs Gladys Vallee Mrs Di Anne Bushee and son Bennington Mrs Elaine Gardner and daughter Hoosick Falls N Y
Mrs George Gotis 61 a former Miss Hazel Briggs of Bennington died at New York City Medical Center after several months illness. She was born April 13 1902 in Bennington attended local schools and married in Hartford Conn. The funeral is at Mahar Son Funeral Home Saturday at 2 pm with burial in Village Cemetery. calling hours Thursday 7–9 pm and Friday 2–4 and 7–9 pm. She leaves a husband a son George Gotis a daughter Joan Brozzetti five sisters and five brothers among other relatives.
Richard N. Sweeney, 34, of Manchester Depot, was fined 25.10 after pleading guilty to speeding. He was arrested June 2 on Vermont 30. Edward G. Styles, 48, of Troy, New York, pleaded no contest to careless and negligent driving and was fined 30.10 after an accident on May 30 in Bennington.
Dow Jones Bache & Co Albany reports at noon the composites: Industrials 728.93, up 2.44. Railroads 172.81, down 0.13. Utilities 140.12, up 0.11. Composite 259.75, up 0.41. Sales reach 2,530,000.
Funeral services for Harold A Blodgett of 109 Fairview Terrace were held at First Baptist Church after a service at Mahar Son Funeral Home officiated by Rev H Glenn Payne with bearers and honorary bearers named. Burial followed at Park Lawn Cemetery. Louis Kennon died Saturday and his funeral was held at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home with burial in Old Bennington Cemetery.
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