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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1962
Page
3
A reader critiques Judy Garland in Hollywood praising her Sunday TV special. The letterless reader jokes about needing Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and compliments Garland's flat-heeled shoes with slacks in the closing medley.
Menus list weekly lunch offerings for Bennington Catholic High School and Arlington Memorial School. Items include spaghetti with meat sauce, pork stew, tuna dishes, soups, sandwiches, vegetables, fruits, and daily milk with occasional desserts and bread.
Readers criticize winter rain over snow and urge resolute seasonal acceptance. Citizens urge high civic participation in town elections and protest luxury taxes on women's handbags, arguing pockets are a necessity and equal rights.
Alfred E. Arnold, independent candidate for town selectman, says he will donate one third of his $500 annual salary to the Bennington Area YMCA or its projects if elected. The gift would total $500 over the three-year term and continue if reelected. Opponents are Thomas R. Haley and Clayton Daigneault.
The Senate approved a bill to temporarily raise the national debt limit to 300 billion dollars, an increase of 2 billion, by voice vote. The House previously gave its approval on February 20, sending the measure to President Kennedy.
A busy week lists a Methodist Church rummage sale, absentee voting for Town Meeting, Board of Civil Authority voter checks, Bennington Club roast beef supper with dancing, and Welcome Wagon toboggan party. Sunday features open rehearsal and organ events. Monday hosts Town Meeting at the State Armory. late week covers more voting, church fellowships, a Mardi Gras dance, and theater performances in Williamstown and Williamstown related venues.
Hoosick Falls wedding announced for today at 1 p.m. at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with Rev. John J. Lamond performing the ceremony. Dennis A. Bornt of 43 Wilder Ave will marry Miss Ann Marie Hayes daughter of Mrs. Frank Hayes. Out-of-town guests expected from Bennington Shaftsbury Albany North Adams. The couple will live in Hoosick Falls after the groom’s U.S. Air Force duty in England and a New York City wedding trip follows.
Vincent Edwards rises to fame with the hit TV series Ben Casey after years of near-misses in film. Brooklyn born and Ohio State educated, Edwards faced typecasting and stalled advances before landing a lead role that redefined his career.
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and legal holidays from 425 Main St Bennington Vermont. It is produced by The Banner Publishing Corporation and is a member of the Associated Press which holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
Niagara Falls announces a June honeymoon program offering half-price single occupancy hotel rates and two meals for one. Couples show marriage certificates to the chamber of commerce to receive a list of participating merchants and tours.
Casting nears completion for The Seven Year Itch first Sarra Ferman Community Theatre production. Remaining roles include Tom McKenz ie and The Girl Across the Way with rehearsals to start Tuesday at 318 Pleasant St. A children’s play and Little Actors Workshop are planned for April.
Astronaut Glenn, amid cheers for his wife Anna in a scarlet suit, spoke at the United Nations where he praised international cooperation in space. He noted many nations aided his orbital missions, saying future flights will rely on global teamwork led by the UN, after a note of goodwill from Valerian A. Zorin.
The council argues it remains essential for southwestern Vermont roads citing priorities, mediation in conflicts such as the Danby bypass, and efforts to raise road sufficiency ratings. It funds a Montpelier representative, a kickoff dinner, and reports, with finances open to the public.
Miss Rosalie Ann Hunt daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank A Hunt of Shadowbrook Farm and Edward William Smith son of Mr and Mrs Everett Smith of North Pownal were married February 24 at 2 p.m. Rev H Glenn Payne officiated. The couple will reside at 120 Adams St after a trip to New York City.
Engaged couples are announced in two New England towns. Lillian Rae Woodford becomes betrothed to Raymond King with an April wedding planned. In Adams, Shirley Ann Kwasnicke becomes engaged to Robert J. Harvey with a mid April ceremony in Bennington.
Engagement news from Saranac Lake announces Miss Beatrice Ellen Ayers formerly of Bennington will wed Everett M. Brown of Bloomingdale. Beatrice is a Bennington High School graduate and secretary to Boston Insurance Co. Everett attended Saranac Lake schools. Wedding set for July 21.
A team of 36 doctors conducted mass vaccinations Friday in the Rhondda Valley area of Wales where six smallpox cases were reported this week.
Tokyo reports that India and the Communist North Korea have agreed to establish consular relations at the consul-general level according to the New China News Agency.
BCHS Saber sponsors a Record Hop from 7 30 to 11 p m with a Surprise Disc Jockey. Prizes include 8 30 Charleston contest 9 30 rock n roll and 10 30 slow elimination dance. Proceeds fund a new 35mm camera and dark room gear. Ann Kuh leads planning. Mary Collins and Gary Bouet handle tickets and refreshments. Chaperones listed.
Miss Kathleen Dermody of West Road, a second year student at Our Lady of Elms College Chicopee Mass an English major was named to the dean's list for the last college semester.
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