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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1973
Page
10
Yizkor memorial prayers will be recited at Temple Beth-Et Thursday as services begin at 7:45 am. Temple president Joseph Y. Shatfe announced the Shavuos festival marking the Feast of Weeks and the giving of the Ten Commandments with education, nature, and ethical focus.
Thomas F. Moore III, son of Thomas Moore Jr. of Lyons District, earns a bachelor of arts in psychology at Franklin Pierce College during May 20 commencement. Pamela Powell, White House adviser on women in government, delivers the principal address, first female speaker in college history. honorary degrees awarded to Sen Norris Cotton and Dr Warren Hil. Franklin Pierce College notes nearly 1,000 students and 172 graduates in this year’s class.
John Michael Holland of Barre Vermont and Wilkes-Barre earned a bachelor of arts in history among Wilkes College class of 1973 graduates at Ralston Athletic Field. Honorary doctor of laws went to Frank C. Carlucci, undersecretary of HEW, a regional native.
Mrs. Dorothy C. Halvorsen and Mrs. Evelyn Hurlburt graduate at North Adams State College in English with magna cum laude. Halvorsen, a substitute teacher, and Hurlburt, a librarian, both live in Bennington and have four children each. Additional degree recipients include James Colvin, Betty White, Gall Harwam, and Carolyn Peckham among more than 500 graduates listed.
The Vermont State Housing Authority cut the fiscal year 97a plan to 760 units with 20 open for occupancy to save 80 000 dollars. Director John Collar criticized Nixon administration fund impoundments while Chair Roselyn Oakes urged more units to serve the housing waiting list.
Vermont officials warn a capital gains tax case may extend past the June term. Attorney General’s office expects a quick lower court ruling in the Barre developers suit and notes a special summer session could be requested to resolve the issue.
President Nixon announced the 1973 presidential scholars, including 14 from New England with a boy and girl from each state and 15 at large winners. They will visit Washington June 17 to meet lawmakers and officials, and will be honored at the White House on June 19. Vermont selections include David W. Webster of Plainfield and Dinny Weed of Underhill Center.
Martha Elliott of Hoosick Falls, a Vassar graduate with honors, will fill summer vacations roles at The Banner while Timothy Powers of North Bennington, a 1971 King's College English graduate, becomes editorial assistant as Agnes Rockwood retires after 51 years.
Thrift shops in Bennington and North Bennington announce hours with South Street store open at regular times. North Bennington shop lists Thursday 1 to 5 pm Friday 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday 10 am to 4 10 pm. A 2 half price sale is planned on all items at the North Bennington location this week.
Donald D Ware 43 of Camillus New York died after a short illness in Syracuse He was born in Great Barrington Massachusetts son of Kenneth Ware and the late Edith Ware He moved to Williamstown and later Camillus where he worked in real estate He was a US Army veteran a Fairmount Church member assistant scoutmaster and troop committeeman He is survived by wife Loisanne Coons children Brian and Tracey brother Gordon E Ware and brother David F Ware Funeral services were held at Fairmount Community Church with a graveside service in Williamstown Eastlawn Cemetery Memorial donations may go to Hiawatha Council Boy Scouts of America In Syracuse A separate obituary notes the funeral of Jersey C Eynick 53 of Hoosick Falls previously of North Bennington to be held at Robson Funeral Home Hoosick Falls with burial in South Shaftsbury Cemetery He was born in Shaftsbury October 7 1919 a World War II Navy veteran and had supported local sports He leaves a daughter Leona two sisters and two brothers
A petrified 4th polmd moose, chased by schoolchildren through West Rutland and Proctor, jumped from a bridge into Otter Creek River. It struck rocks and died. bystanders watched as a backhoe recovered the animal.
Williams College Center for Environmental Studies announces its fifth short course on local natural history. The four Saturdays starting June 9 include field trips and discussions on ferns, with about 50 species studied. Led by botanist Jerry Jenkins, fee is $15, register via Pat Wilson at 897-2346.
Vermont claims a trigger clause must be included in an agreement with International Paper Co and New York state to remove a 300 acre sludge bed from Lake Champlain. The state seeks automatic removal if monitoring shows harm, and resists paying monitoring costs amid tense hearings on the case and related Supreme Court arguments.
The Vermont Psychiatric Association sets its annual meeting at Cortina Inn on Friday June 8 with the executive committee at 10 a.m. and the session at 11 led by Dr. Alexander Nies of the Veterans Administration Hospital White River Junction. Dr Julius Cohen Burlington opens the afternoon with Harnessing the Adversary System at 2 followed by a reactor panel including M Kuppersmith Legal Aid Burlington Attorney General Kimberly Cheney Montpelier J Morrison Community Mental Health Brattleboro and Dr Peter Laqueur. The dinner at 6 features remarks from outgoing president Nies and a welcome for incoming president Dr James B Toolan Bennington.
Twenty Vermont colleges will receive Work-Study Program grants for fiscal year 1974 beginning July 1. Bennington College gets $10,838 and St. Joseph College Old Bennington $31,188 as the government subsidizes student jobs through the schools.
Bennington briefs note class of 1958 reunion plans with returns due this week. An organizational meeting addresses drug abuse across ages in Bennington with groups to tackle specific problems. DAR members meet Tuesday June 19 at McCullough Mansion in North Bennington starting with dessert at 1 30 p m then the meeting and program. HOME Inc board of directors holds its monthly meeting Thursday at 7 20 p m at Beech Court apartment 12. Ladies auxiliary to Eagles Aerie 186 meets Thursday night at 7 80 at the Eagles moms with new member installation. Women of the Moose hold regular meeting tonight at 7 30 at Moose Hall. Shea Agency Inc advertises insurance reviews for broad coverage and attractive rates.
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