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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1968

Page

14

Mt Anthony Board to Vote on Roaring Branch Flood Plan

Mt Anthony Union High School District voters will decide in a July special election whether to grant land easements for the Army Corps of Engineers Roaring Branch Flood Control Project. The district may also appoint an agent to sign documents in the district’s best interest.

Mt. Anthony Union High Roaring Branch Army Corps of Engineers Selectmen U.S. Army Engineers Mt. Anthony William Castle Sr

Sister Judith Levins Named to Direct BREF Program

Sister Judith Levins has been named to direct the periodic released time program of the Bennington Religious Education Foundation starting next fall. A Rutland native, she holds a B S in education from the College of St. Joseph the Provider and studies theology at Notre Dame. She has taught at St. Peter's School and MSJ and worked on religious education projects at Boston College.

Judith Levins SSJ Bennington Religious Education Foundation BREF Judith Rutland Patrick Levins Mount St. Joseph Academy College of St. Joseph the Provider Divine Word Center London Ont Canada University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Ind New England Catholic Education Center Boston College St. Peter’s School MSJ

Suspect Arrested in Stamford Breaks Case

Vermont State Police with Readsboro constable and deputies arrested a man suspected of multiple breaks and thefts around Stamford. The suspect, 41 year old Robert J Bishop of Cambridge Mass, was tracked by Joseph Mineau of North Adams and taken in a wooded area near his campsite.

Vermont Readsboro Albert Jangraw David Mattimore Raymond Crosier Stamford Robert J Cambridge Mass Joseph Mineau North Adams Bishop

Surplus foods offered to towns signing up in Vermont

Anthony Masso of the Vermont Department of Social Welfare said towns in Bennington County may apply for summer surplus commodity foods. Applications must be received by July 1 for July distribution. August follows if they miss the deadline. The federal food stamp plan’s funding gap delays replacement of the surplus program.

Montpelier Anthony Masso Family Service Vermont Department of Social Welfare Bennington County Masso U.S. Congress Andrew Pitonyak Vermont Department of Administration State House Montpel

Hynicks to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Open House

Mr and Mrs Fred R Hynick of Southington Conn formerly of Bennington will be honored at an open house Sunday from two to four pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Thomas of Har wood Hill They observe their 40th wedding anniversary Mrs Hynick the former Jessie Sherman has a son Carl of Bristol Conn

Fred R. Hynick Southington Conn Bennington Albert Thomas Harwood Hill Hynick Jessie Sherman Carl Bristol, Conn

Monkey on Golden Gate Bridge Dangles for Snack

A San Francisco monkey found a dramatic playground on the Golden Gate Bridge. Observed last Friday by a worker the animal grabbed an orange from a lunch bag and swung up a diagonal strut. A Monday trap failed to trap the frolicking creature.

San Francisco UPI Golden Gate Bridge

Johnson College Graduate Tomasi Earns Liberal Arts Degree

JOHNSON-Thomas P. Tomasi, son of Dr. and Mrs. Francis C. Tomasi of Bennington, earned a B.S. in Liberal Arts with a history major from Johnson State College. A 1963 BCHS graduate, he played varsity soccer, baseball and skiing, and has been selected for Peace Corps training in Puerto Rico, departing July. His brother James serves in Navy officers training.

Johnson Thomas P. Tomasi Francis C. Tomasi Main St Bennington Johnson State College Bennington Catholic High School BCHS Johnson State Tomasi Puerto Rico James U.S. Navy

Stamford Child Injured In Bicycle Accident

An 8 year old Stamford boy, Paul A. Rondeau, suffered moderate brain injuries after a bicycle collision with a 1962 Mercury Comet driven by Laurence P. Lemaire, 20, of Readsboro. The crash occurred at about 4 30 p m on Vermont 8 and 100. State Police said no charges have been filed and the child was taken to North.

Stamford Paul A. Rondeau Laurence P. Lemaire Readsboro Rondeau

Rockefeller Addresses Delegates in Rain at Portland Airport

Rockefeller pressed his Maine delegation and GOP delegates to back him at the national convention after a Maine primary win. He warned of discontent over Vietnam, urban issues, and inflation, urged new politics, and then faced questions in rain from a wooden platform before hospital updates in another local accident reported.

Chusetts Maine Portland Rockefeller Boston New York

Obituaries From Hoosick Falls And Watervliet NY

Mary Archer Bruzdowski 48 widow of Henry was found dead at 33 Cummings St Hoosick Falls. An autopsy was ordered and investigation continued. Elizabeth Halloran of Watervliet died at home after a year of illness. She had lived in Bennington Vermont and Troy native. burial in St Peter's Cemetery. Funeral services set for Thurs in Hoosick Falls and Watervliet.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Mary (Archer) Bruzdowski Henry Bruzdowski Cummings St Town of Anthony E. Matera Troy Mrs. Bruzdowski Edward and

Grove City College awards degree to Paul F. Pendergast

Paul F. Pendergast of Bennington VI received a bachelor of arts in political science at Grove City College commencement on June 8. He served as senior class president and was active in Epsilon Pi fraternity, Inter-Fraternity Council, student government, and the varsity football team.

Grove City Paul F. Pendergast Andrew J. Pendergast Beech St Bennington Grove City College Epsilon Pi Bennington Catholic High School

Bennington Briefs A Summer Final Meeting Schedule

Bennington CAP 44013 will hold its weekly meeting Wednesday from 7 to 9 30 p m at the Vermont State Armory. This will be the last regular meeting for the summer. The Bennington Rutland Opportunity Council will hold its monthly meeting Thursday at 7 p m in the auditorium of the Manchester Elementary School. Election of officers will take place at this meeting. Mr and Mrs Roy A Sullivan of Elm Street spent last week vacationing at Cape Cod. The condition of Ted DeMarco, a patient in Room 303 at Putnam Memorial Hospital, has improved sufficiently so visitors are allowed. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Elks Barn Wednesday from 11 45 a m to 5 30 p m. If transportation is needed, call the Red Cross office 442 9458. John Holland of Bennington was named to the Town Hall of Fame at Boys State in Northfield last week. At Girls State in Montpelier one alternates chosen as Girls Nation delegate next month was Miss Elizabeth Eagan of Mt Anthony Union High School. Mrs Donald F Gallett and son Scott of Anderson City Alaska, visiting at the home of Mrs Gallett's parents, Mr and Mrs Burt F Rockwood of Prospect Street, and Mr Gallett's parents, Mr and Mrs Chester Gallett of Lyons District, left Albany N Y by plane Monday on their return home.

Bennington Tomasi Washington D.C Vermont Bennington Dental Association Bennington South Supervisory Union Helen Randall David Adler Stephen Gilman Bennington - Rutland Opportunity Council Manchester Red Cross Elks Barn John Holland Northfield Montpelier Elizabeth Eagan Mt. Anthony Union High School Donald F. Gallett Scott Anderson City Alaska Gallett Burt F. Rockwood Prospect Street Mr. Gallett Chester Gallett Lyons District Albany N.Y

Local notes and public notices from Bennington area

Vermont police auxiliary to meet at Old Bennington schoolhouse Wednesday at 7 30 p m Mrs Wells returns home from Putnam Memorial Hospital in Green Acres Boys State attendees at Northfield include Morrissey Dwyer and Wilson from Aiken and Flanders Counties Carl Joachim joins Bradley budget commission John Holland named commissioner of special welfare Bennington visitors Mrs Moore Barbara Main and son Thomas with daughter Susan visit from Broken Arrow Oklahoma Thomas to report for U S Army duty in Germany June 30 Pizza service Napolitano's Brick Oven Pizza Ben Mont and County Streets Cleaners to close June 29 reopen July 8.

Boys State Northfield Timothy Morrissey Mark Dwyer Dale Wilson Aiken County Francis Morrissey Flanders County Carl Joachim Bradley John Holland Mario Thomas Moore Thomas Susan Broken Arrow Okla Bennington

Swift Still In Serious Condition After Newport Crash

Swift Merrill Swift 52 of Bennington remains in serious condition at Medical Center Hospital with a crushed chest broken wrist and facial and elbow cuts after a near head on collision in Newport on Derby Road. His wife and daughter were admitted to Orleans County Hospital with severe cuts and bruises and expected to be released soon. The other driver Richard Farrar 36 of North Stratford New Hampshire and passengers were treated in fair condition. The crash left both cars demolished and traffic tied up for miles.

Burlington Merrill Swift Bennington Medical Center Hospital Newport Swift Orleans County Hospital Marjorie Stone Mary Louise James Mulcahy Farrar Veterans Hospital White River Junction

Springfield College graduate named leader of outdoor education program

David J. Disque son of Mr and Mrs P J Disque of Bennington Vermont earned a bachelor of science degree in American studies and natural resources from Springfield College He is to chair the Outdoor Education program at Short Hills Country Day School New Jersey He was active in Community Leadership Association for three years led the Natural History Society and served as treasurer of the Recreation and Community Leadership Association and a student body representative to Academic Affairs Commission for three years

Springfield Mass David J. Disque P. J. Disque Whipstock Road Bennington Natural Resources Springfield College North Academic Affairs Commission

Ice Cream Truck Robbery Reported in St Louis

Vernon Carter 18 told police he was robbed at gunpoint Monday of $1 worth of ice cream bars from his ice cream truck. Authorities investigated the incident and sought the suspect.

St, Louis UPI Vernon Carter

Hospital Notes and Family Announcements

Admissions list includes Diane Lafountain Brian Watson Ernest Rousseau Bennington Jennie Sherwin Arlington Janice Cook Whitingham Discharges note James Phillips Pownal Mrs Linda Hoyt and daughter Manchester Births report a son to Mr and Mrs Harold Rice Wilmington on June 24 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Donald Cole Adams St on June 21 Announcement cites Wendy Sue born June 20 at Burgess Road home to Richard and Gloria-Jean Stoddard former Howe May 28 weighed 6 11

Diane Lafountain Brian Watson Ernest Rousseau Bennington Jennie Sherwin Arlington Janice Cook Whitingham Harold Rice Wilmington Donald Cole Adams St Wendy Sue Richard Stoddard Burgess Road

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MAHS Norman Stratton Stratton Castle Army Mount Anthony High School St. Judith John 23Rd Institute Mt. Anthony Union Bennington Council of Churches Council Ecumenical Center County Street Hynicks Bridge Thomas P, Tomasi Johnson College THE Channel 17 International Magazine Channel Channel 5 Stefano Red Sox Orioles Oregon Trail Better TV Inc Main St. Bennington Hardy Girls Thomas Steffen Schuylerville Putnam Station Westport Shelburne Museum Pawlet Shoreham Mrs. Steffen Susan Kehoe Marjorie Mather Cynthia Locklin Linda Baker Anne Miller Priscilla Bahan Kathy Kehoe Lorie Hawley Cheryl Cook Cindy Jordan Janet McGaughey Darlene Olin Krawczyk Margaret (Doyle) Archer St. Mary’s Academy John William Archer Anne Doherty New York City Catherine Zeleski Mechanicville Margaret Archer Mahar Church of the Immaculate Conception St. Mary’s Cemetery Aya Elizabeth Halloran Watervliet Elizabeth M. Halloran 19Th St St. Patrick’s School St. Patrick’s Church Susan M. Frawley Parker Bros Broadway St. Peter’s Cemetery Bennington Briefs Bennington Cap Vermont State Armory Roy A. Sullivan Elm Street Cape Cod Ted DeMarco Putnam Memorial Hospital LaMorder State Board of Barber Licensing and Examination Thelma Peter Robert Pownal Searsburg Dover Windham Madam Wells Green Acres Napolitano’s Brick Oven Pizza Ben Mont County Streets King Co. Cleaners ADV James Phillips Linda Hoyt Drysdale’s Salem's Super Hamburg HAM Jumbo Calif Cantaloupes Salem’s
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