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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1968
Page
3
Conservation talk by Lawrence H. Pratt explains how soil characteristics affect landfill siting. He notes that changes in land use and drainage alter site suitability and that local health officers influence land and water use, including lot size and septic disposal, shaping community development.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile visits the Elks Barn in Bennington next Wednesday, June 26, from 11 45 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. This last visit before summer aims to sustain blood supplies during holidays as accidents rise. Doctors, Gray Ladies, telephoners, nurses, and drivers will assist, with donation open to healthy citizens ages 18 to 61.
Fifteen boys and girls graduated Sunday from Kurn Hattin Homes in Westminster. More than 300 parents trustees and guests attended the Wheeler gymnasium. Diplomas were awarded by Malcolm Streeter principal to students including Harry Keith Plue of North Bennington and James Arthur Hurley of Bennington. An earlier awards assembly recognized Good Citizenship prizes in memory of Gov. and Mrs. John E Weeks with Hurley and Christine Chandler of Bennington receiving awards. Keith George of Bennington earned an achievement plaque inscribed Boy Scout. Benedict Monahan is employed at Hollywood Barber and Beauty Shop per Co Tyler manager.
SOUTH WOODSTOCK National publications will soon print articles by John S Holden retiring Woodstock Country School headmaster and William S Kilborne taking over this September. Look magazine July 9 issue will carry An Exchange of Letters with Johnson’s graduation reply. Kilborne’s article An Individual View of the Ideal School has won a prize and will appear in the Independent School Bulletin in October. Holden, son of Clarence L Holden of Old Bennington, was headmaster at the Colorado Rocky Mountain School last year and has been at Woodstock this year. The Ideal School discusses a year round school model akin to a Quarter System now used by Woodstock Plan, and is expected to be copied widely.
Governor Hoff said a constitutional provision bars any person from governor or lieutenant governor race unless four years residency prior to election. Witherspoon fell short by three months after clerkship in New York and return to head Vermont tax department in 1965. Daley criticized the rule as an absurdity and Hunter remained Democratic hopeful for running mate, with possible formal announcement next week.
A champagne bridal shower for Miss Patricia Le Blanc was hosted Sunday at Mrs. Irene Joly home with about 15 friends and relatives attending. Bridesmaids organized the event and decorated the home with white bells and streamers. A double-layer heart cake was featured and a pink rose corsage was given to the bride-to-be.
A memorial service for Arthur Joyce, former Dorset resident, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Zion Episcopal Church, Manchester Center. The service honors his life and ties to the community.
MONTPELIER A Democratic governor supports RFK backers remaining uncommitted delegates to the Chicago convention. Gov. Philip H. Hoff says preserving momentum keeps influence and urges Kennedy backers to press candidates on issues while leaving room to review Humphrey and McCarthy before August. He hopes to speak with both leading contenders beforehand.
The Brattleboro Senior Citizens Center invites Bennington seniors to a June 25 picnic in the Living Memorial Park senior area. Attendees supply own lunch while beverages are provided. Meeting at 11 a.m. for games. Bennington riders depart 9:45 a.m. Contact 442-3543 by noon Monday.
Dr. Eugene Winslow of Putney, head of Vermont McCarthy supporters, says he is confident Vermont's seven Kennedy delegates will back Sen. Eugene McCarthy. He notes Hoff and others may favor McCarthy on issues, sees McCarthy's New York victory as a boost, and calls Kennedy bloc support for Sorenson’s principles as good news.
Atty Gen James L Oakes recommends a firearm owner registration law to strengthen Vermont s gun control measures. The plan would require a renewable Public Safety Department ID before possession, bar sales to under 18 for concealable weapons and under 21 for certain offenders, and establish a Fish and Game training program. Governor Hoff urged tighter controls including possible mandatory testing and training.
A Le Vigan councilor unearthed a lycoperdon giganteum weighing 10 pounds and 18 inches across in his garden. Locals, though the species is edible, prefer to preserve it for posterity amid caution about wild mushrooms.
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