Circus Folks See Joy And Strain In Ring
The Sells and Gray Circus tours daily with a tight-knit crew. George Gifford of Vadera Beach Florida recalls the circus as a little vacation after his army retirement in 1940. Carmen Del Molino, 19, a high wire artist, has been in the business since memory. Bennington guests include visitors from Bridgeport Connecticut. Patrons praise the show though few new acts appear. The operating margin is lower than in the big days, says William J. English owner, yet gross receipts are higher than in the 1920s with a troupe just over 100 members.
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George Gifford
Vadera Beach
Fla
Gifford
Circus
Bob-O
Carmen del Molino
Bennington
Bridgeport
Hoye
William J. English
Sells and Gray Circus
English
Waller Seeks Death Penalty in Evers Case
In Jackson on June 12 Medgar Evers was ambushed after he drove to his home. Beckwith faces murder charges not handled by federal case. The federal civil rights charge against Beckwith is postponed indefinitely. In Greenwood a legal defense fund is being collected for Beckwith.
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Waller
Beckwith
Medgar W. Evers
Jackson
Evers
Citizens Council
Greenwood
Quake Near Canaries Shakes Weston Area
The Boston College seismographic station logged a strong quake at 11 35 31 p m EST Sunday about 5500 miles southeast of Boston. Officials placed the tremor near the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa causing regional alert.
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Weston
Mass
Boston College
Boston
Canary Islands
Africa
Barre Firm Is Low Bidder On Resurfacing Jobs Here
A Barre firm Wells-Lamson Quarry Co. was the apparent low bidder on 9.5 miles of highway resurfacing in Bennington County with a bid of 95 130.09 for sections of Vermont 9 67A 30 and 11 in Manchester Bennington and Winhall Other bidders included William EF Dailey Co Inc and L M Pike and Sons Inc The state highway department listed retreatment plans for multiple numbered routes and noted ongoing resurfacing on several state highways across Vermont including US 5 US 7 VT 12 VT 12A VT 36 VT 78 VT 100 VT 102 VT 105 VT 106 and VT 131.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Barre
Bennington
Wells-Lamson Quarry Co
Vermont
Manchester
Winhall
William EF
Dailey Co. Inc
North Bennington
L. M. Pike and Sons Inc
Laconia, N.H
New York State Line
U.S
Manchester-Winhall
Manchester Center
Highway Department
U.S. 5
Pompanoosie
Ely
Swanton
Canada Line
East Braintree
Northfield
Roxbury
St. Albans Bay
St. Albans City
Albury
Pittsfield
Guildhall
Vermont 105
Richford
Newport Center
Vermont 106
Reading
Woodstock
Vermont 131
Proctorsville
Kennedy Influence Says Chicago Not Out Of Running
Democrats Chairman John M Bailey says Chicago remains a contender as the International Amphitheatre venue is available. Reports indicate President Kennedy has spoken a few words in Chicago’s favor.
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John M. Bailey
International Amphitheatre
Kennedy
Chicago
Funeral for Richard M Smith Jr. Held in Vermont
The funeral for Richard Marshal Smith Jr., 22, of Long Trail Road, drowned Sunday night, was set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Gibney Haynes Kane Funeral Home with Rev. W Earle Forman officiating. Burial followed in Woodford Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday. He was born September 23, 1940 in Bennington to Richard and Lucretia Mae Smith and worked at Vermont Tissue and for Chester Burand William H Morse. He was to take his pre induction exam in Albany today. Survived by parents, five sisters Emily Mae, Margaret Mary, Mary Ann, Rose Marie and Linda Ann. four brothers Robert Allen, Michael Peter, Charles Edwin, and Francis Joseph. plus aunts and uncles.
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Richard Marshall Smith Jr
Long Trail Road
Gibney, Haynes & Kane
W. Earle Forman
Church of God
Woodford Cemetery
Richard Marshal
Lucretia Mae (Gravel) Smith
Bennington
Woodford School
Vermont Tissue Plant
Chester Bur
William H. Morse
Albany
Emily Mae
Margaret Mary
Mary Ann
Rosemarie
Linda Ann
Robert Allen
Michael Peter
Charles Edwin
Francis Joseph
Mason Alexander C. Rutland Insurance Officer 82
Obituary for Alexander C Mason 82 longtime Vermont Accident Insurance Co officer from Rutland who retired in 1959 dies after long illness. Born Swanzey New Hampshire August 7 1880 he began in 1903 with National Life Insurance Co later moved to Rutland 1909 as secretary treasurer of Vermont Accident Insurance Co advancing to director president and treasurer. Survived by widow Cassie Belle Miner daughter Frances M Pike three sons Alexander C Jr Clark H and Charles P Mason four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Thursday 2 pm at Rutland Congregational Church burial Mount Center Swanzey Center NH contributions to Vermont Association for the Crippled Inc Rutland. He also served Shriners Hospital trustee.
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Rutland
Alexander C. Mason
Vermont Accident Insurance Company
Rutland Hospital
Swanzey
N.H
Herbert W
Abbie Frances
Alexander Mason
National Life Insurance Co
Vermont Accident Insurance Co
Vermont Association of Insurance Agents
Masonic Order
Cairo
Shriners
Cassie Belle Miner
Frances M. Pike
Alexander C, Jr
West Springfield
Mass
Clark H
Charles P. Mason
New Mexico
Rutland Congregational Church
Mount Center
Swanzey Center
Vermont Association For the Crippled, Inc
Shriners Hospital For Crippled Children
Springfield
Stock Averages at Noon Report
The stock market noon update lists the Dow Jones industrial average at 718.17 down 0.25, railroads at 176,384.19 down 15, utilities at 140.26 down 0.10, and the composite average at 258.79 down 0.02. The figures reflect intraday shifts across major sectors.
Night racing at Pownal track draws 3,368 in debut under lights
Green Mountain Park in Pownal hosted the first weekday night card with post time 7 45 p m attracting 3 368 spectators who wagered 115 589 as attendance and betting seek a boost. The track runs Monday to Friday night programs until July 27 with Saturday afternoons.
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Montpelier
New York Times News
Vincent J. Bartimo
Bartimo
Times
the Times
Vote on Bennington union school withdrawal decision looms
Voters in the Bennington Elementary district face a public meeting to decide the tax rate for the coming year and whether to withdraw from the union school district. The trustees propose 7.40 dollars Grand List with 6.83 current expenses 0.48 village union district assessment and 0.09 fire system installment. A yes favors withdrawal while a no keeps the union structure.
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Withdra
Bennington
Union
Hospital Notes June 24 Admissions and Births
Daily schedule listed for the hospital with admissions including George Heaslip Forrest Atwood Master Ricky King and others. Birth announcements note Mr and Mrs Bruce Burring ton of Pownal welcome a daughter born June 24 and Catharine Meaney daughter born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Meaney of South Weymouth Mass at St Elizabeths Allston.
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George Heaslip
Manchester Center
Forrest Atwood
North Bennington
Ricky King
Marion Deforge
Neil Lachant
Michael Chechile
Bennington
Lewis Monroe
White Creek
N.Y
Audrey Wells
Vanessa Wells
Dorset
Joanne Petiit
Jill Snow
Pownal
Bruce Burrington
Catherine
Thomas Meaney
South Weymouth
Mass
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Allston
Thomas
Michael
Charles Meaney
Maple Street
Bennington area notices and meetings update
A Manchester County Court session is set this afternoon to hear civil suits. Bennington Catholic High School Band meets at 8 to night at Gunnar Schon beck’s in North Bennington. Knights of Columbus convenes at 7 30 tonight to nominate and elect officers. Gilbert Mattison returned Monday from surgery in New York City. VFW Post 1332 Cmdr Francis Gallett calls joint post and auxiliary meeting at 8 tonight. The Military Order of the Cootie Green Mountain Pup Tent 2 held June gathering with Cmdr Edward Vosburgh Jr. presiding. Jesse Dewey won the monthly Cootie award. Mary Ann Pekalski visits relatives in Massachusetts after her graduation news. Iron Kettle Restaurant operates daily with daily luncheon plates. Elderly woman needed at Twitchell’s Rest Home Shaftsbury. Telephone 442 5964. ADV June 25.
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Green Mountain
Edward Vosburgh Jr
Jesse Dewey
Bennington Adopts ZIP Code 05201 for Mail
Bennington announces its ZIP code 05201 to be used on all return addresses after July 1. Postmaster Stanley J. Pekalski explains ZIP codes divide the nation into 554 sections, with the first digit denoting a national area and the 52 identifying Bennington’s section. The system aims to cut delivery time and reduce misrouted mail.
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Bennington
Stanley J. Pekalski
Pekalski
John Smith
Elm St
New England
Right to Work Halifax Bill Faces Legal Questions
The measure would bar employers from discriminating against applicants on race color or creed. MacBride said he lacks prejudice but questioned several legal aspects and how it could be enforced in many cases.
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Halifax
MacBride
Bennington drives raise for Multiple Sclerosis fund
Canvassers for the Hope Chest Fund of the Vent Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society collected about 650 in Bennington and Old Bennington. Lloyd Oppenheimer, drive chairman for Bennington County, reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Chest Fund
Vent
National
Tiple Sclerosis Society
Bennington
Old Bennington
Lloyd Oppenheimer
Bennington County
Youths Hurt As Front Car Hits Rear On U S 7
Two East Arlington youths Virginia Legacy 17 and Leroy Morse 18 suffered back injuries when the front of their car struck the rear of another vehicle on U S 7 in Shaftsbury. Edward W Legacy Jr 20 of East Arlington was the driver. Emil H Grimm 44 of Arlington driven the other car with about 175 dollars damage. the Legacy car suffered about 100 dollars damage.
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East Arlington
U.S. 7
Shaftsbury
Virginia Legacy
Leroy Morse
Edward W. Legacy Jr
Emil H. Grimm
Arlington
Grimm
Khrushchev Trip Destination Left Undetermined
Soviet news agency Tass announced Khrushchev's trip but did not specify whether Berlin or another East German city would be his destination.
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Tass
Khrushchev
Berlin
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