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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1963
Page
12
The address framed humanity as a guide to values and concern for others. Keller defined serendipity as pleasant unexpected happenings and urged seniors to live joyously. Class leaders spoke of tools gained, future choices, and unity in seeking a meaningful life after graduation.
The Vermont House voted for the second time this week to delay adjournment to June 21. A Wednesday vote to take up the adjournment resolution follows Senate Education Committee moves on a school aid formula. If June 21 stands, an education aid bill may not be enacted, leaving the Legislature without a state aid measure.
Hoff warned he would veto the bill if the UVM budget is out of line and would oppose new taxes he dislikes. He did not oppose an anticipated rooms and meals tax hike likely to be proposed before session end.
Admissions list includes Lucy Van Orman Bennington. Master D Thurber Peters burg. Master Joseph Hunt Eagle Bridge. Master Francis Nugent Hoosick Falls. Miss Nina Flanders North Bennington. Wilson Jepson East Arlington. Births report a son for Herman Leray 108 Stark St. and a son for Robert Tifft RD2 Arlington. a daughter for Henry Strohmaier RD Bennington, all on June 13.
Eight Bennington area residents sent a telegram to President Kennedy praising his June 10 speech on ending the cold war. They urge resumption of normal diplomatic and trade relations with all Communist countries including China and Cuba. The signatories include F. Ellwood Allen, Fern Olson, Dorothy Goon, Ruth Levin, Ruth Adler, Irving Adler, John Schumaker, and Marie Schumaker. Copies were sent to U.S. Senators Aiken and Prouty.
Bennington High School awarded diplomas to 79 seniors along with achievement awards during last night’s graduation. Principal Paul E. Kirsch and board president John P. Riddle praised educators, while seniors thanked their parents. Recipients included Gale Horst Mara Lusis Hurlburt Jr Pollock Watkin and Paresky among others for various academic and service awards.
Walter G. Danisch, retiring Bennington district union board member, rebukes George Allard Jr for contradictory statements on withdrawing Bennington Grad School District from Union School District No. 14. Danisch, declining re-election, calls consolidation and cooperation the path to affordable quality education and cites two negative bond votes and revised views on a trade school as factors. He urges new personnel with fresh ideas for future boards.
Registrations for Camp Sugarbush Girl Scout Day Camp in Pownal must be mailed or delivered to Mrs. Bernard Whitman by tomorrow. Camp Director Mrs. Robert McWaters says all Girl Scouts attending the July 22 to Aug 2 encampment should meet the deadline. Raymond Betit will direct a 2 p.m. work day at Jackson Road camp site to erect tents and prepare the area. Parents may provide full or partial registration fees and may contact Mrs. John Ottaviano or Lloyd Pratt for information.
Lawrence, former Pennsylvania governor, supports antibias law yet criticizes parts of NAREB pronouncements as unrealistic and warns state laws may curb a property owner's right to choose buyers. NAREB spokesman says policy reflects concern over upcoming state-law changes affecting sale eligibility.
The Bennington Graded School District hosts a Meet the Candidates at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the County Courthouse. Officers of the Bennington League of Women Voters and Bennington Jaycees sponsor. Four candidates vie for two Graded seats. two seek Union School District posts.
A double private funeral will be held for Calvin C. Moffitt and Edward F. Moffitt of Shaftsbury at Gibney Haynes Kane Funeral Home on Sunday with Rev. A J MacDonald officiating. Burial is in Maple Hill Cemetery. Calling hours are tonight and Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. in attendance of the family.
The crowd demanded Bill Todd’s removal as Sheriff Calvert Creighton urged sobriety and Chief Brice Kinnamon failed to quiet the protest. Todd was released on a $25 bond amid renewed racially charged demonstrations with earlier marches of about 300 Negroes and a large white crowd. Police kept orders to prevent violence as fires and injuries were reported elsewhere.
Bennington notices include a personnel committee meeting at Bennington College on Monday at 2 p.m. and makeup exams for students at Bennington High School next week. John Kelly remains in Putnam Memorial Hospital after major surgery. A Well Baby clinic runs Saturday 9 to 10 a.m. at Park Street Elementary, free for preschoolers in town.
More than 100 Bennington High School seniors and dates attended an all night graduation party at the Second Congregational Church after graduation exercises. The program featured Charles Comstock’s orchestra, dances, contests, films, a midnight smorgasbord and a 6 a.m. breakfast with gifts from merchants and parents. The venue resembled a Paris street cafe with decorations by parent volunteers. Sal Santarcangelo served as master of ceremonies with Mrs. Alexander Lincoln and Mrs. Gerald Bartlett as co chairmen of the committee.
Arlington Dr Russell’s office will be closed Friday June 14 through Monday June 24. Town of Arlington and school district poll taxes must be paid by June 15 to avoid additional collection costs. Gregory Cullenan, Town Treasurer.
Norman Stratton, candidate for Union High School District No. 14 director, calls for a restudy of data underlying the district's formation to craft a new union school proposal. He seeks a three year board term with Greater Bennington Schools, Inc. backing and would join Mrs. Marian C. Taylor, as incumbents Wilson and Danish retire.
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