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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1962
Page
2
The Emergency Board will consider 18 to 26 new hires for the Highway Department right-of-way division on July 9. Governor Keyser supports the request by Highway Commissioner Russell Holden, who says additional staff are needed to comply with strict appraisal procedures that could jeopardize several million dollars in federal aid.
Burlington marks the launch of Vermont's first FM station broadcasting daily from 11 a.m. to 12 15 a.m. at 98 9 megacycles with 3 2 kilowatts ERP. Public Service Board chair John D Paterson noted ICC abandonment decision for Rutland Railway not expected until mid July after today’s filed reply briefs.
Montana Highway Commissioner Russell A Holden defended keeping the assistant director of the Right of Way Division as necessary for supervision and to meet stricter federal requirements. He sought 18 additional staff to prevent project delays, citing the Bolton Richmond interstate section as needing ready status.
Springfield based Fellows Shaper Gear Co confirmed the purchase of a 200 acre farm for future industrial development. President E. W. Miller said 100 acres are level and suitable for modern facilities with room for operations and parking. the land will stay cultivated until plans commence.
Veteran Rep. Laurence W. Hinds of St. Albans announces candidacy for one of Franklin County's two senate seats. The 58 year old Democrat previously served as St. Albans representative and was a member of the Little Hoover Commission in 1959.
Mrs. Clarence L. Shippey 72 former Blanche Frasier of 225 Union St. Bennington died Friday at Putnam Memorial Hospital at 11 45 am after hospital admission that morning. She was born April 5 1890 in Castleton Vermont and educated there. Her husband died years ago. She worked at Putnam Memorial Hospital and as a companion in private homes. She was a member of St Peters Episcopal Church and a former Eastern Star member. Survived by one daughter Alberta Collins two sons Robert C and Harry E Shippey all of Bennington one half sister Norma Merriman Poultney one half brother Peter Howe Springfield five grandchildren three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Mahar Son Funeral Home after 7 pm tonight and Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 pm. Funeral at St Peters Episcopal Church Monday at 11 am burial Park Lawn Cemetery.
George Brooks 61 of Springfield Massachusetts died at Wesson Memorial Hospital on Friday. He was born in Bennington July 18, 1900, a son of Hosea and the late Mrs. Brooks. He worked at the Rawley Restaurant and Jolly's Brush Shop in Bennington.
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Kathryn Agan, 82, longtime Hoy Manufacturing employee and Bennington garment worker, died Friday in Putnam Memorial Hospital. Born in Albany she lived in Petersburg, NY, was active in Husick Grange and Bennington Methodist Church. Survived by son Clyde Ryder and several nieces and nephews. funeral Monday at Barber's Petersburg with burial in Warren Cemetery Boyntonville.
The Bi centennial committee of Old First Church will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in the Church Barn. The Christian Education Building council of First Baptist Church will meet Sunday at 8 p.m. All workers on the financial campaign should attend. Rev. D Ralph Nichols will outline next steps. Pledge cards should be returned and the total campaign amount announced. David W Ralph, son of Mr and Mrs Richard H Ralph of Frankfort NY, formerly Bennington residents, graduated this week from Frankfort Schuyler Central High School.
Arlington Dr. James P. O'Neil announces a closed office from July 1 through July 8 for unspecified reasons. Adv 28-29-30.
Vermonters launch a national drive to raise 1 million for a Plymouth memorial building honoring Calvin Coolidge. The effort includes donors from Montpelier and Ludlow and an executive team led by Roy S. Johnson, with plans to house papers and exhibits in a colonial style center near the old homestead.
State police report a new lead in the Richard Bentley case missing since June 3. Sgt. John A. Poljacik says troopers explored upper mountain areas and detected a possible odor of a decomposing body. Family and friends plan another Sunday search, with more troopers possible next week if needed.
A listing of church services across Bennington including times for worship classes and events. Names of churches such as Bennington Church of Christ First Baptist First Church of God and others appear with respective pastors and service times.
Listings show schedules for St Columban's St James' Federated Church St. Marys All Saints First Congregational St Pauls and more across West Arlington Dorset East Dorset Pownal area. Masses Holy Communion and worship times span mornings to evenings with Sunday School and church school sessions.
King's Shoe Service at 164 North Street will be closed for vacation from July 2 through July 5 and re open July 6. Adv. 25-30.
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