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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1967
Page
14
A shed burning within five feet of a storehouse for highly flammable solvents at the Union Carbide plant was brought under control by Bennington firemen shortly after it caught fire last night. Damage was slight, since the flames were contained quickly.
A Mt. Anthony Union School Board special meeting is set to decide on BCHS rental terms. BCHS seeks 47000 dollars as an all inclusive price matching the budget, with a deadline this Saturday. A fire damaged a nearby shed containing volatile liquids near 403 Gage St, with no immediate cause determined. Firemen from Stark and Putnam Hose companies responded quickly.
Three motor vehicle violations were handled in Bennington Municipal Court this morning before Municipal Court Judge George M. Fienberg on waivers. Weston student John Joseph Waite, 19, was fined $20 for speeding in Dorset. Roger Fritz, 20, of Rexford, N.Y., was fined $20 for operating a motor vehicle improperly licensed. Lawrence Hammond, 29, of Granville, N.Y., was fined $20 after signing a waiver on operating a motor vehicle not properly inspected.
William M Webb 84 lifelong Arlington resident and Hale Company employee died after a long illness at Putnam Memorial Hospital Bennington. Born February 19 1883 in Arlington he attended North Bennington High School and spent many years at Hale Company earning recognition for his duty. An outdoorsman he loved fishing hunting and baseball and remained active in local games and his wide circle of friends. Mr and Mrs Webb celebrated?
The Bennington Park Commission announces a 95 contribution from North Bennington students in Mrs Reinhoud Van der Linde’s music class. Recitals over past months raised the funds for park development. Commission chairwoman Mrs Thomas H. Foster praised the gesture as hopeful for future recreation resources in Bennington.
Civil rights tensions erupt near a Negro man's home with white wife as police guard the residence. Nine major organizations plan a Cleveland summer program to test housing education and job equality initiatives, aiming to model similar efforts in other cities after a secret summit of leaders in Suffern New York. Leaders from SCLC NAACP National Urban League CORE and SNCC sign a unity pledge supporting the Cleveland activities. Survivors and funeral notices follow for local residents including Charles H Brentnell and Beatrice Scott with service details and memorial requests.
The twelfth annual Troy Conference Older Adult Retreat will be held at Green Mountain Junior College in Poultney from Friday to Sunday. Rev. F A Dyckman and Rev. A J MacDonald will lead sessions and panel discussions on aging in the church, with participants including Miss Elizabeth Goodrich Mrs Harry Linton and Milford Bristol. Dr J Edward Carothers will review a book and Donald Waterfield will lecture on missionary work. Open to adults 65 and older. reservations to Mildred Slade in Saratoga Springs.
Bennington receives copies of the Burdis Associates master plan recommendation half. Government bodies across the town will review the report and proposed zoning ordinances. John C. Burdis cites delaying factors including revising the school chapter to reflect Bennington Catholic High's closing.
Residents are warned of a man calling to solicit magazine subscriptions by telephone. The Greater Bennington Association reports he is not registered. Hiram Savage, GBA executive director, confirmed the lack of registration after checking the Town Office. The caller offers a free magazine with only postage due, which exceeds local stand prices.
The BCHS awards assembly honored underclassmen for academic and extracurricular success. Ceremonies listed include Religion, English, History, Science, and language awards with multiple individuals named for excellence, scholarship, and National Education Development Tests recognition.
Miss Rosemary Harvey daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Harvey of 405 Gage Street earned her M A degree in education at Syracuse University on June 3. She completed courses in student personnel administration and will serve as assistant dean of women at the State University of New York Cortland College. She is a Bennington Catholic High School graduate and received her A B from the University of Vermont in 1965.
Student leaders and staff received awards for service and activity. Priscilla Sausville earned an FTA trophy while freshman through junior classes named multiple recipients for service majorette and band letters. Junior and senior cheerleaders were recognized, and gifts of appreciation were given to administration and Saint Joseph Sisters and Holy Cross Fathers amid a poignant farewell as Father Whipple recalled BCHS fondly.
Rotary softball practice at 6 30 tonight at Tansitor field followed by a practice game with YMCA league teams on Monday at 6 30 at the same field. Cooties of Green Mountain Pup Tent 2 travel to White River Veterans Hospital for a social Saturday, meet Bennington VFW at 10 30 a.m. for transport. Mary G Collins, daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Collins, graduates from Marymount College with a BA and will teach in Simsbury in fall. Marymount College graduation June 7. Mrs Frederick B Wolf earns M.Ed at SUNY Albany and will teach English next year. Bernard Doran to attend Bradley University after Dean Junior College. Senator Barry Goldwater gave commencement speech. Military Order of the Cootie auxiliary donates $5 to Scholarship Fund. two new applicants join. Seam Squirrel Frank Burgess invited but unable to attend. Ethel Bowen wins mystery gift. auxiliary meets tonight at Old Bennington Schoolhouse at 7 30. Senior Citizens Club to host picnic card party Friday at Eagles Hall starting 8 p.m. North Bennington High Alumni meet 6 30 p.m. Saturday at Mt Anthony Country Club. Silent Vigil protesting Vietnam War Friday 5–6 p.m. at Putnam Square. Troop 353 Bennington Boy Scouts seek camping gear and used uniforms. donations accepted for two weeks. contact George Kerbs at 442 2378.
An old astronomy note states Antares is in a late cooling phase and nearly extinct. The text suggests no perceptible change will occur for millions of years and that we would learn of its extinction long after the event, underscoring vast cosmic timescales.
Bennington to host Bennington Battle Day on August 12 13 with a parade games and fireworks. About 30 units have joined a Saturday Kids Day at Memorial Park and a Sunday parade is planned with bands drum corps and drill teams from New England. Trophy plates for top parade groups five trophy for game winners and floats themed Bennington Battle Day and Fire Prevention. Fire Department funds a commemorative booklet.
The Bennington office of the Department of Employment Security announces a clerk typist course. Twelve trainees will be accepted for a July 10, 1967 start, running 12 weeks, 30 hours weekly, 4 to 10 pm, five days each week. Applicants must be 18, have at least 10th grade education, and need no prior training. Applicants take aptitude and spelling tests. course covers typing, speed building, correspondence, English, basic math, filing, telephone use, etiquette, and office machines. Contact the local unemployment office at 108 Gage St., Bennington, VT.
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