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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1975
Page
5
Romain Brownell, 80, retires June 1 after long service as a school crossing guard in North Bennington. He previously spent many years in a slaughterhouse and plans to stay active with hedge trimming, lawn work, carpentry, masonry, and gardening, noting he could still work fast when younger.
The senior class vice president notes long service at Bennington Garage Corp since 1912. He recalls antique hours of 365 days work and 6 am to midnight during the old era, now balancing a greenhouse hobby with occasional TV and radio repair work while planning to continue working as long as health allows.
Phoebe Moon Bump, 88, lives alone in a Shaftsbury cottage with her dog Fanny. She describes a simple routine, receiving help with water, wood, and groceries from neighbors. She keeps busy with daily chores, rising at six, lighting a stove, heating water, and walking to collect mail with Fanny.
Louise Percey Cattox reflects on changes in the town economy and streetscape. She notes old businesses like a harness shop and a clothing store, the passing of many longtime residents, and her ambivalence about retirement while staying busy chatting with customers.
Powell, a retired engineer and president of the Bennington chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons, reflects on widowhood and living alone. Craven, long tied to Bennington, describes staying busy with classes and volunteer work after retirement, while Mattison discusses forced retirement and staying active in community roles and cattle farming.
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