Benhi Seniors Receive Their Diplomas
Bennington High School honors its senior class with diplomas presented by John P. Riddle. Karen Killen earns multiple awards including Edith M. Dewey Memorial and Best Wishes for the Future. Stuart Eldred and James Crozier Jr. receive Elliott S. Gilman and Danforth Foundation honors respectively. Graduation features a Benhi Band procession and the bennning campus salutes the late George Gilman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Riddle
Bennington
Graham
Karen Killen
Par
Lois Banulis
Joyce Carlson
Evelyn Chase
Joseph Cleveland
John Cornell
Gale Cross
James Crozier
Carol Cumm
Austin DeBell
Joyce Dunham
Stuart Eldred
Thomas Farnum
Jane Gardner
Sandra Harmon
Patricia Hatch
Robert Hickok
Jill Houran
Leila Lawson
Constance Matz
Lawrence Moskovitz
Marian Norcross
Barbara Patterson
Sandra Powell
Donna Pray
Susan Taylor
Edward Trainor Ivars Vitenbergs
Linda Waite
Joan Warner
Deanne Weaver
Geraldine Winchell
Bendi
Paul J. Williams
Cindy Stratton
Sandra Turner
Judy Harper
Gary Harbour
Leo Plante
John Hall
Campaign to Raise 100000 for St Joseph’s College
The General Business Committee for the St. Joseph Junior College Development Fund organizes under Paul Caron and Ned Winslow. Campaign chairman George Allard Jr. names Michael Hogan Jr. and Robert Roy as assistants to boost contact among committee members. The drive aims to end June 29 and needs broad Bennington support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Junior College Development Fund
Paul Caron
Ned Winslow
John Alonzo
John Cufari
Clayton Daigneault
Daniel Fager
Paul Fairley
Richard Fonteneau
Thomas Kelly
Norman LaCroix
James McGurn
Theodore Sausville
William Peat
Joseph Shea
Ellis Winslow
George Allard Jr
Michael Hogan Jr
Robert Roy
St. Joseph Junior College
Allard
Bennington
St. Joseph's
Fire Destroys Barn and Chemical Rels in Cellar
Fire gutted a barn storing chemicals in the cellar. Owner Erwin W. Meyer unavailable for comment. The stone base remains. flames linger at noon as the fire partially spread into the meadow and the structure’s value is undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin W. Meyer
Senate Leader Forecasts Block of Guard Cut
Sen. A Willis Robertson, D Va, said he is confident Congress will block Defense Secretary McNamara’s plan to trim the Army National Guard and Army Reserves. He noted the Senate bill requires keeping units at current manpower and locations, with extra funds to sustain them.
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Washington
A. Willis Robertson
D-Va
Congress
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Army
House
Senate
Robertson
Army National Guard
McNamara
Guard
Defense Department
Air Force
Obituary for Mrs Andrew Hollister formerly Ina Finley
Mrs Andrew Hollister formerly Ina Finley died at Putnam Memorial Hospital Thursday afternoon. Born August 18 1891 in Williams town Massachusetts she was educated there. Survived by one half sister Mrs Fred Linehan Shaftsbury and one half brother Bedford King West Springfield Mass. Funeral Saturday 8 30 am Mahar Son Funeral Home with prayer and 9 am Requiem High Mass at St Francis de Sales Burial at Half Moon New York Friendsmay call tonight 7 to 9.
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Andrew Hollister
Ina Finley
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Williamstown
Mass
Bell Laundry
Fred Linehan
Shaftsbury
Bedford King
West Springfield
Mahar & Son Funeral
St. Francis de Sales
Half Moon
N.Y
Funera Home
Pownals Club Votes to Form United Community School Group
The East Pownal Community Club will stay active and supports joining with nearby Pownal clubs to form a proposed united school club next fall. Henry W. Bassen and his wife visited Burlington as Worshipful Master Bassen represented Bennington lodge at the 169th Grand Lodge of Vermont session. Paul Hatch departs North Pownal for Jubilee Ranch duties in Port Jervis NY after graduating cum laude from Columbia Bible College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Pownal
Pownal
United School Club
Henry W. Bassen
Burlington
Bassen
Mt. Anthony
Paul Hatch
John C. Hatch
North Pownal
Jubilee Ranch
Port Jervis
N.Y
Hatch
Columbia Bible College
Columbia, S.C
Canadians Blast Khrushchev Over Nuclear Arms Charge
Ottawa reports Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker accusing Soviet Premier Khrushchev of meddling in the Canadian election as Canada debates nuclear armament. Soviet protest warns of counter measures if warheads on Canadian soil, while Liberal and New Democratic leaders condemn interference and defend stance on nuclear policy.
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John G. Diefenbaker
Khrushchev
Diefenbaker
A. A. Aroutunian
Kremlin
Canadian
Soviet Union
Lester B. Pearson
T. C. Douglas
New Democratic Party
Social Credit
Robert Thompson
Canada
North Bay
Ont
United States
U.S
Museum Director Stresses Quiet Talents Over Showy Achievements
Richard C. Barret, director of the Bennington Historical Museum, told Molly Stark School eighth graders that everyday talents are as important as flashy accomplishments. He urged developing natural abilities rather than burying them under unsuitable careers, citing Revolutionary history and a tale of a lost treasure near the Bennington Battlefield. The message highlighted museum treasures as everyday tools and household items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Barret
Bennington Historical Museum
Molly Stark
Barret
Bennington
Bennington Museum
Douglas Watkin
Stephen C. Greene
Second Congregational Church
Watkin
Leon E. Wagner
W. Philip Walker
Carol Belmain
Ladie Ann Graves
Community notices and events from Wilmington area
Local residents were listed for hospital admissions and upcoming gatherings. Carle Walter Tel HO appears, and Mary Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover NH admitted Chauncey Weeks for a checkup. Meetings include Baptist Evening Guild June 19 at 7 45 p m in the church vestry with guest speaker Mrs Lee Tillotson. Lions Club and Brattleboro Lions plan June 27 event. Little League organized with David Greene as manager. Edward Woods Jr Francis Minor Clinton T Hall attended Grand Lodge Sessions in Burlington. Earl Streeter admitted to Putnam Memorial Hospital. Congregational Church Women’s Association meets June 20 at 1 30 p m at Mrs Harry Hershey’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Weeks
Mary Hitchcock
Hanover
N.H
Baptist Evening Guild
Lee Tillotson
Williamsville
Ralph Howe Jr
Board of
Boston College of Pharmacy
Lions Club
Old Red Mill
Brattleboro Lions
David Greene
Paul Allen
Edward Woods Jr
Francis Minor
Clinton T. Hall
Burlington
Grand Lodge
Masonic Order
Wilmington
Earl Streeter
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Women’s Association of the Congregational Church
Harry Hershey
Bennington Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
Mrs Anna Shannon of Dunedin Florida visits Col and Mrs Charles Hayward on Monument Avenue. Bennington Lions Club to hold broom sale for two days next week to fund the Lions Charity Fund. Mr and Mrs Joseph Wassick attend West Rutland High School commencement. their niece Miss Mary Bernice Reczek graduates among 26. Moose Club kitchen open with clam and fried seafoods tonight. Moose Hall dance Saturday 9 to 12 with Rockwood’s orchestra for members and guests. Miss Meredith L Payne daughter of Rev H Glenn Payne graduated from Lake Erie College and studied at the University of Dijon France during winter term. She earned BA, was class vice president, and chaired the student faculty committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliot S. Gilman
Stuart R. Eldred
Mr. Gilman
George
Bennington Lions Club
Lions Charity Fund
Joseph Wassick
Main Street
West Rutland
West Rutland High School
Mary Bernice Reczek
Moose Club
James Livingston
Moose Hall
Rockwood
Meredith L. Payne
H. Glenn Payne
335 Elm S
Lake Erie College
Painesville
Ohio
University of Dijon
France
Lake Erie
Iron Kettle Friday Special Seaside Fish Duo
The Iron Kettle Restaurant offers a Friday special featuring deep fried haddock or fish cakes with New England clam chowder, vegetables, potatoes and beverage for 99 cents. Advertisement runs pages 14 and 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Kettle Restaurant
New England
Meeting Change for Dorset Board of Civil Authority
The Dorset Board of Civil Authority meeting to revise the checklist is moved to Thursday June 21 at 7 p.m. from the previously listed Friday June 22 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorset
Board of Civil Authority
Negro Family Relocated to Berkshires for Support
Massachusetts National Guard Capt. Arthur Durphy notes 47 Negroes housed in Falmouth will receive aid. Ministers Rev. Hallen McLean and Rev. Roy Burchell helped relocate the Louisiana family to the Berkshires. Pittsfield Church council supports the family at the farm until Gilbert finds work. John Rosario from the Cape Cod Refugee Relief Committee drove Jer ome Hall and Edward Burton to Boston to place them with a Negro clergyman Rev. William Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts National Guard
Arthur Durphy
Falmouth
Berkshires
Hallen McLean
Roy Burchell
Pittsfield
Gilbert
Cape Cod
Woman Injured In 2 Car Crash On Silk Road
A head on collision on Silk Road at 7 10 this morning caused minor injuries to a woman passenger and damage to both cars. Lawrence Ludwig of Pine Valley Road Hoosick New York suffered bruises while John S port Percey 21 of North Bennington was involved. Mrs Honora Ludwig 51 wife of Road was also named in the report. Percey’s car left the road and went into a ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silk Road
Lawrence Ludwig
Pine Valley Road
Hoosick
N.Y
Ludwig
John Sport
Percey
North Bennington
Honora Ludwig
Road
Graded School Meeting to Vote on Showers and Lockers
Bennington Graded School District plans a June 26 annual meeting at the elementary school to vote on two ballot articles for state aided projects. Article 3 seeks up to 5000 dollars for new shower facilities and renovations with about 750 dollars state aid. Article 4 proposes 40 additional lockers with about 180 dollars state aid. The meeting will also ask voters where future meetings should be held armory or the elementary school multi purpose room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Armory
Board of Trustees
State Board To Act on Pay At New School
Vermont Board of Education will discuss salary hikes for presidents of the three teachers colleges and ratify new union high school districts in Chittenden and Bennington counties. Bennington district action is favored after May 28 votes by four districts. Ratifications also expected in Hinesburg Shelburne and Williston. Meeting will cover supervisory union changes and five building aid requests.
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Montpelier
Bennington
State Board of Education
Vermont
Chittenden
Greater Bennington
North Bennington
Shaftsbury
Hinesburg
Shelburne
Williston
Supervisory Union
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Arion Foundation
Edward L. Trainor
Susan L. Taylor
Bausch & Lamb
Lawrence J. Moskovitz
Danforth Foundation
Linda D. Waite
Judith White
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
James R. Crozier Jr
University of Vermont
University of New Hampshire
Putnam Hospital
Ivars Vitenbergs
Springfield College
Bennington College
Catamount Honor Society
New Union High School
St. Joseph’s
Bolers
Mustang
Bolens
Cooper
Joseph Nadeau
Gial
Dragon’s Shoe
Dragon’s Shoe Store
Drysdale
Alexander N. Dragon
Hazel Connair
Albany
Kenneth Keys
Hoosick Falls
Bernard Tetreault
Hagerman
The
Pownals
Vera Langiais
E. Pownal Club
Ottawa
Bennington Battlefield
Dover
Carle Walter Tel
Bennington Briefs
Anna Shannon
Dunedn, Fla
Col
Charles P. Hayward
Monument Avenue
Akimo Island
Phillip Viereck
Ellen Vierick
Bennington Bookshop Inc
North Bennington Rd
Plaid
Sterling
Bennington, VI
Atkins
FBI
Pat
Boone
Bobby
Darin
Pamela
Ann
Margret
Elephant
Latham Circle
SUN
Eddie Rich
van Johnson
Johnson
Latham
Jack Carter
BITIC
Pownal Co
Peaceful Valley
Duncan Hines
Alliance
Tenna
North Radio CO
Consolidated Electronics Industries Corp
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