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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1963

Page

10

Vocational Training Urged in Rights Bill

Conference participants urged vocational training as part of civil rights measures. Florida Baptist leaders urged resistance to forced integration while warning that federal pressure may trigger intimidation at the polls. Reverend Abernathy criticized Kennedy’s interfaith council as insufficient to heal race tensions.

Garner Florida Baptist Institute and Seminary Lakeland Fla Florida Dan Potter New York Kennedy Ralph Abernathy Atlanta Hugh States

Duties Cited For Treasurer Of District

The Prudential Committee of the Greater Bennington School District Inc. announced the duties for the district treasurer. The treasurer will be elected at the annual meeting June 27 at Molly Stark School. candidates need not file with the district clerk but should inform the clerk beforehand. Duties include sending, collecting, deposit handling, record keeping, monthly financial reports to the secretary, presenting bank statements, aiding the annual report, and attending audits. Signed by Harriet M. Davis, Stewart E. Allen, and William F. D. Smith.

Prudential Committee of Greater Bennington School District Molly Stark Harriet M. Davis Stewart E. Allen William F. D. Smith

Track plight pressures state aid for $6 million facility

Track officials led by president Lou Smith told the House Ways and Means Committee last week of dire finances. The track opened May 24 with a daily handle near 150 000, needing 300 000 to break even, while critics warn a loss of the state share would hurt the state's finances and local employment. The governor urged federal action and a goodwill tour to explain the law.

Lou Smith House Ways & Means Committee Hoff Pownal Bennington Alabama Mississippi Kennedy

GBA To Present Feature Race Awards At Saratoga

The Greater Bennington Association will award a horse blanket to the winner of the Bennington Trot at Saratoga Raceway on June 25. Executive director Donald C. Hicks announced the plan and a delegation including Hicks Charles Gould and Armand Lampron will make the presentation.

Greater Bennington Association Saratoga Raceway Donald C. Hicks GBA Bennington Hicks Charles Gould Armand Lampron Saratoga Green Mountain Park

Clergymen Debate Prayer Readings in Schools

The Rev Mr Scott argues personal conviction should allow release from school prayer readings and says religion belongs in church not school. Rabbi Kaufman disapproves religious teaching in secular education and prefers no prayers during school hours due to many denominations. He backs the court decision for these reasons.

Scott Kaufman

Women of the Moose Launch MS Fund Drive in Vermont

Women of the Moose at the Bennington club begin a fund drive for the Hope Chest of the Vermont Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Under Miss Helen Galipeau they will mail about 6 000 letters to Bennington County residents, with personal calls in Bennington and Old Bennington. Assisting are Mrs James Stone, Mrs Marion Charest, Mrs William Potter, Miss Jane Potter, Miss Mary Hodeck, and Mrs Isabel La Barge.

The Moose Bennington Hope Chest Vermont National Multiple Sclerosis Society Helen Galipeau Bennington County Old Bennington Galipeau James Stone Marion Charest William Potter Jane Potter Mary Hodeck Isabel la Barge

Man given suspended sentence for dangerous driving in Pownal

Albert H. Barham, 25, of Pleasant Street, received a three month suspended jail term, a $35.10 fine, and probation in Bennington County Court. He must avoid the Tournabene Restaurant, not carry firearms, and refrain from driving if his license is suspended. He pled guilty to driving to endanger life and property on June 15 in Pownal.

Albert H. Barham Pleasant Street Bennington County Tournabene Pownal Department of Motor Vehicles Barham Atty Marshall Witten U.S. 7 Witten

Trailer Home Destroyed By Flames In Lyons District

A leaky oil burner started a fire in the Sanford Ketchum trailer home in Lyons District at 3 05 p m destroying a 20 foot structure. Eight four week old puppies died in the rear. Fire units contained the blaze in 40 minutes and shielded a nearby house from sparks.

Sanford Ketchum Lyons William Mattison Bennington Ethel Rice Mattison Lyons District Ketchum Cornelia Edmunds

Soviet Spacemen Bykovsky Near End Of Space Fourth Day

Soviet space mission update says cosmonaut Bykovsky completed 60 orbits and nears end of four days in space. A female cosmonaut approaches two days in orbit as both report sound sleep and normal flight progress. Tass notes they feel perfectly well and flight systems operate faultlessly.

Bykovsky Tass

Vermont Summer Theatre Season Highlights and Venues

Summer evening shows begin at 8 30 and matinees at 3 The Weston Players present Marriage Go Round Unexpected Guest and others Repeats each Monday in Woodstock The Shakespeare Festival at University of Vermont Arena Theatre Burlington starts Aug 1 with Merry Wives of Windsor rotating to Othello and Richard II through Aug 31 As You Like It by Easthill Players at Craftsbury Common Aug 1 and Aug 2 at Greensboro 8 15 p m Vermont Development Dept Theaters Montpelier offers a list of the season

Weston Players Woodstock Shakespeare Festival University of Vermont Arena Burlington Easthill Players Craftsbury Common Greensboro Vermont Vermont Development Dept Theaters Montpelier

Bennington Briefs Highlights Local Meetings and Notices

VFW Post 1332 holds regular meeting at 8 pm at VFW Home North Street. SVLUA meets at Mt Anthony Country Club on Wednesday. A telephone installed at Mrs Ernest Rousseau 208 Lincoln St dial 442-5732. Knights of Columbus recite Rosary for Joseph Leo Mercier at Mahar Son Funeral Home 8:30 pm. Bennington Post 13 American Legion meets Wednesday 8 pm at Legion headquarters. Bennington Fire Department answered a false alarm at 2 51 am at Bank Street and Monument Avenue Old Bennington. Circle 2 of First Methodist Church meets 7 pm Thursday at Mrs Fred Jordan West Road picnic supper. Harold Kramer 223 Washington Ave praised as best prepared at Dale Carnegie course with Bennington Lions Club. Maurice A Rancourt 112 River St freshman at St Michael s College on dean s list. Trustees United Counseling Service meet 8 pm Wednesday Parish House Zion Episcopal Church Manchester Center. board meeting place change noted.

First Methodist Church Fred Jordan West Road Harold Kramer Washington Ave Dale Carnegie Bennington Lions Club The United Counseling Service Zion Episcopal Church Manchester Center

GBA Office Extends Hours On June 24

The Greater Bennington Association office on South Street will stay open until 7 30 p.m. after June 24 to assist tourists and provide information and accommodations. It will also be open all day Saturday and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. Elizabeth Beach will return to staff the extended hours.

Greater Bennington Association South Street Elizabeth Beach GBA Donald C. Hicks Hicks Vermont Association of Chamber Executives VACE Burlington Bennington

Two Motorists Pay Meter Fines in Village Crackdown

Two of three parking violators who owed fines from 1962 paid their tickets and faced dropped charges after court warrants were served. The third delinquent received a summons to appear in Municipal Court next week.

John H. Williams II Williams

YMCA Pool Opens For Summer Season In Nashville

The YMCA pool started daily hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with 70 to 80 youngsters trying cool water. Thomas Butterfield leads staff as instructor, with Barbara Powell Paul Hurlburt and Edward Farrar assisting. Swimming lessons run in three two week periods through Aug. 2, with registration at the YMCA or pool.

Thomas Butterfield Red Cross Butterfield Barbara Powell Morgan Street Ext Paul Hurlburt Putnam Street Edward Farrar Gage Street YMCA Main Street

Hospital Notes and Births for June

Admissions list includes Nancy Frasier Eve lyn Whitney Phyliss King Marie Ayer and others in Bennington Manchester Depot Hoosick Falls and Arlington Births note Carroll Pierce Arlington a son born June 17 and Ian Allen born June 16 to John I Kennedy and Barbara Allen formerly Barbara Allen of Bennington The Kennedy’s note the Father’s Day gift.

Admissions Nancy Frasier Evelyn Whitney Phyliss King Marie Ayer Bennington Terry Goddard Michelle Zoufaly Louise Zoufaly Manchester Depot Mary Benkoski Thomas Griffin Hoosick Falls N.Y Donna Wilcox Arlington Carroll Pierce Ian Allen John I. Kennedy Suffern Kennedy Barbara Allen F. Ellwood Allen

Harvard Grants Paresky Law Degree at Commencement

Davis S. Paresky son of Mrs. Paul Paresky receives a bachelor of laws from Harvard University at June 13 commencement. A Williams College graduate, he completed the degree in Harvard House fashion with individual conferment by school officials.

Davis S. Paresky Paul Paresky Elm St Harvard University Williams College Harvard

Obituaries Hoosick Falls Father Dies Watching Son Play Ball

Thomas S. Nowak 45 of 25 Hovey Ave Hoosick Falls died of a heart attack while watching an Interstate League baseball game between Hoosick Falls and Bennington CYO at Alumni Field. His son Thomas J, Hoosick Falls pitcher, was at bat when he collapsed. Burial at St Marys Cemetery Hoosick Falls. Also reports Anna Dumal death in South Cambridge and Raoul Pantaleoni death in St Louis.

Thomas S. Nowak Hovey Ave Hoosick Falls N.Y Bennington Cyo Alumni Field Arlington Raoul Pantaleoni Glen Eagles St St. Louis Waetergate Sandgate Panetaleoni

Showtime 1963 Dance Recital Delights Bennington High

The DuCharme School of Dance presented its 14th annual show at Bennington High School auditorium. Rene DuCharme directed a varied program with singing, instrumental numbers, comedy and dance. The audience praised the colorful costumes and stage setting while standout numbers highlighted modern jazz, Indian dance, adagio teams, and Terry award recipients.

Bennington High School DuCharme School of Dance Showtime Rene (Duke) DuCharme Andree Bruneau David Chaffin Gail Ann Horst Rosemary Rice Ricky Leonard Barbara Powers Beverly Senecal Ellen Bunny North Bennington University

Also Mentioned on This Page

Women of Bennington Briefs VFW North Street SVLUA Mt. Anthony Country Club Ernest Rousseau Lincoln St Knights of Columbus Mahar & Son Funeral Home Joseph Leo Mercier American Legion Bank St Monument Ave Maurice A. Rancourt River St St. Michael’s College Winooski Park Bennington Catholic High School Green Mountain MOC Supreme Convention Doris Wyman Jacqueline Hall Frances Hunt Women of the Moose 1018 Gordon Moore Isabelle LaBarge Willow Road Fire House Richard Holmes Warren Taylor Rutland Bennington Drive-In Noveck Schultz Main St. Bennington Dow-Jones—Bache & Co Albany KNIT Drysdale’s el SS Nashville Tenn Farm and Ranch Magazine Barnett Pauline Haldiman Henrietta Bushee Winfred Wright Anna Towslee Loraine Strohmaier Edith le Ray Helen Brumn Dorset Paresky Law Hoosick St. Stanislaw Church of the Immaculate Conception St. Mary’s Cemetery Steve Dumal South Cambridge Anna Dumal South Cambridge-Johnsonville Road Austria Hack’s Schaghticoke Sts. Peter and Paul Church Cohoes Sts. Peter and Paul Waterford Paul Iwachiev Michael Havic- Kowicz George Doner Wacyl Lublenecki Charles Noxon Fred Rose Lawrence Lashway Stephen Michael Falls Church James Alice) Doner Bellevue Neb Wasyl Stanko West Hollywood By Agnes Rockwood Sylvia DuCharme Miami Carousel Musetta la Boheme Jean Mackey Robert Grimm James Phillips Charmette Peggy LeBlanc Kathy Maloney Lisa Hier Mr. DuCharme Tiny Kathi Casey Miss Centerbar DuCharme George Bruneau Joey Hart Russell Christie Michael DiGangi Kathi Casey Johnny Hurley Johnny DiGangi Patti Casey Judy Flynn Cindy Latif Linda Maillet Linda Caron Charlene Kittel Carol Cummings Carol Farrington Johannah Chechile Betsy Jones Debbie Pratt Carol Christie Sheila Iskowitz Debbie Ryan Joanne Wade Kathy Grimm Barry LeBarron Stas Wiskoski Suzanne Chechile Patty Farnum Ellen Chechile Dale Gerity Debbie Sachau Suzanne Chahanovich Wendy Martin Susan Sorenson Libera Napolitano Grace Phillips Pamela Center Colleen Mollica Rhythmettes Coiffores Pbeggy Maday Beauty Shop Main St THURS Dairy Queen A & W Root Beer California Salem’s Marke
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